Welcome to the Oxford Brookes Menopause Café, a supportive and inclusive space dedicated to discussing all aspects of menopause, including perimenopause. We believe in the power of conversation to foster understanding and support, which is why we’ve teamed up with menopausecafé.net to bring this global initiative to our community. Our events are open to everyone—regardless of gender, age, or affiliation with Oxford Brookes University. Whether you’re a student, staff member, or simply someone interested in the topic, you’re invited to join us.

Online Menopause Café via Zooom

Where: Zoom

When: Bi-monthly last Thursday of the month 12.45 PM - 1.30 PM

Our online café sessions offer a flexible format where you can join for the entire hour or just drop in for a few minutes. There is no set agenda, allowing participants to shape the discussion based on their interests and concerns. This month’s talk point is "Feelings of Loss," but any topic related to menopause is welcome. 

For further information scroll down. 

Face-to-Face Menopause Café Across Oxford Brookes Campuses

Where:  Oxford Brookes University Multi-Campuses (see below for details)

When: Bi-monthly 12.30  PM - 1.30 PM 

Locations & Facilitators:

• Headington Campus: Facilitated by Maxine Fletcher

• Marston Road Site: Facilitated by Maxine Fletcher

• Swindon Campus: Facilitated by Julie Cooke

• -Harcourt Hill Campus: Facilitated by Caroline Hudson

Dates for face-to-face sessions vary by location, providing multiple opportunities for in-person engagement and support.

For further information scroll down. 

Our Principles

As part of the menopausecafé.net network, we adhere to their core principles, ensuring that our cafés are:

• Accessible: Open to all, regardless of gender or age.

• Respectful and Confidential: Creating a safe space for open discussion.

• Not for Profit: Our events are free to attend.

• Agenda-Free: We have no specific agenda, allowing organic conversations without leading participants to any conclusions, products, or actions.

We look forward to meeting you and being part of your menopause journey. 

Oxford Brookes University has joined forces with the folks at menopausecafé.net to get the whole world talking about menopause!

You do not need to work at the University or be a Brookes student to join us: everyone is welcome, it is in-person and free to attend.

Where:  Oxford Brookes University Multi-Campuses (see below for details)

When: Bi-monthly 12.30  PM - 1.30 PM 

The face-to-face cafes will be bi-monthly and will happen across the Oxford Brookes University campuses (Headington, Marston, Swindon and Harcourt Hill)

The dates and location will vary across the month for each cafe. For more information on the date and location, please refer to the schedule 

below. Please note, the date and time may be subject to change. 

Book: No booking is required 

If you would like to join us, you are welcome to attend for the whole hour or just pop in for five minutes, whatever suits you best.

Bring a cuppa and a snack and come and join the ongoing conversation about all things menopausal! We look forward to meeting you soon!

The online Menopause Café, hosted by Oxford Brookes University, is facilitated by Maxine Fletcher and other Brookes staff. 

If you have any questions email menopauseintheworkplace@brookes.ac.uk 

Being part of menopausecafé.net means that we have signed up to their 'Working with Us' principles, which include offering:

• an accessible, respectful, and confidential space

• open to all, regardless of gender or age

• with no specific agenda or any intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action (eg. no speakers)

• not for profit. 

Find out more information about Menopause Cafe.net 

Welcome to the Oxford Brooke’s University Menopause In the Workplace Talk Point Series!

Our Talk Points are thoughtfully designed to open conversations around menopause. For a deeper dive, check out our Menopause in the Workplace website.

 It's your go-to resource for more information and insights.