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Announcement World Menopause Month 2025
Oxford Brookes Celebrates World Menopause Month 2025
October is World Menopause Month – a time to shine a light on the experiences of women and those who support them. This year’s theme, Lifestyle Medicine, highlights how everyday choices around food, movement, sleep, stress, and self-care can make a real difference during perimenopause and menopause.
At Oxford Brookes, we are proud to play our part in creating a supportive, inclusive workplace. This month, we are:
Launching our new staff benefit, the Adora Digital Health App, providing personalised, evidence-based support for perimenopause and menopause.
Promoting the Menopause in the Workplace Learning Portal and M&M Calendar, which bring together events, workshops, and resources to empower colleagues.
We celebrate the progress we’ve made together — from Menopause Cafés to staff training and research — and remain committed to building awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting everyone through these natural life stages.
Menopause at Work 2025 Lifestyle Medicine & Health – Adora Launch Webinar [17102025] .mp4Menopause in the Workplace – World Menopause Month 2025
Menopause in the Workplace – World Menopause Month 2025
Watch the Recording: Lifestyle Medicine – Supporting Wellbeing During Perimenopause and Menopause
On Friday 17 October 2025, Oxford Brookes University marked World Menopause Month with a special online panel event exploring how lifestyle medicine can support wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause.
The session brought together experts and advocates to discuss how informed support, understanding, and lifestyle choices can improve both the physical and mental health impacts of menopause. It also celebrated Oxford Brookes’ ongoing commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.
As part of this commitment, the event also saw the launch of the Adora Digital Health App – a new staff benefit providing personalised guidance, evidence-based resources, and practical tools to help staff navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence, both at work and in everyday life.
Panel members included:
✨ Maxine Fletcher – Chair, Menopause in the Workplace Group, OBU
✨ Jen Kirman – Chair, Staff Wellbeing Network
✨ Dr Anne Delextrat – Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, OBU
✨ Adora Digital Health App
✨ BSI: Future of Work – Lifting the Second Glass Ceiling
If you were unable to attend, don’t worry — you can watch the full recording of the session [here], or find it on the Oxford Brookes Menopause in the Workplace website.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring afternoon of insight, conversation, and connection.
Announcement New Staff Benefit
Oxford Brookes University is proud to support colleagues with Adora – a personalised, expert-backed app designed to help women navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence
To use Adora, you’ll need your organisation code.
Menopause at Work – Staff Learning Portal
You can find this on the Oxford Brookes My Lifestyle Hub, or
Contact the Menopause in the Workplace team: menopauseintheworkplace@brookes.ac.uk
Menopause at Work – Staff Learning Portal
Menopause at Work – Staff Learning Portal
The Menopause in the Workplace Staff Learning Portal is now live. This resource is designed to support colleagues in navigating all aspects of menopause.
You can find the portal under Wellbeing & Personal Resources → Focus Topic on the Staff Learning Portal.
How It Works
How It Works
Download the Adora App – available on iOS and Android.
Enter your Organisation Code – find it on the Oxford Brookes My Lifestyle Hub or by emailing: menopauseintheworkplace@brookes.ac.uk
Start your journey – explore expert-backed resources, personalised advice, and connect with a supportive community.
Adora App Download
Adora App Download
Remember to have your organisation code to hand.
Adora: Oxford Brookes Staff Access
Adora: Oxford Brookes Staff Access
To use Adora, you’ll need your organisation code.
Menopause at Work – Staff Learning Portal
You can find this on the Oxford Brookes My Lifestyle Hub, or
Contact the Menopause in the Workplace team: menopauseintheworkplace@brookes.ac.uk
The Menopause in the Workplace Staff Learning Portal is now live. This resource is designed to support colleagues in navigating all aspects of menopause.
You can find the portal under Wellbeing & Personal Resources → Focus Topic on the Staff Learning Portal.
Scan to view this page on mobile to download the Adora App:
Adora App available:
Apple App Store
Google Play
New: BSI case study — Lifting the Second Glass Ceiling (Sept 2025) — what it means for menopause support at Oxford Brookes
Published: 12 September 2025
We’re pleased to share an important new update from BSI (the British Standards Institution) — Lifting the Second Glass Ceiling (Update report, September 2025). The report explores why experienced women sometimes leave the workforce early and highlights how employer action on menopause, flexibility and wellbeing can make the difference. It contains a dedicated case study on Oxford Brookes University showing practical workplace interventions and their impact.
bsi_lifting_the_second_glass_ceiling_whitepaper.pdfM&M Group Shortlisted for Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards 2025
M&M Group Shortlisted for Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards 2025
We are delighted to announce that the Menopause in the Workplace (M&M) Group at Oxford Brookes has been shortlisted for the Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards 2025.
Our nomination is in the category:
🏆 Best Menopause Support in Education & Academia
This recognition highlights the work of colleagues across the University who are committed to building awareness, reducing stigma, and providing meaningful support around menopause in the workplace.
Being shortlisted is a testament to the positive steps we’ve taken together — from launching the Menopause Cafés and staff learning resources, to strengthening policies and fostering open conversations across our community.
The winners will be announced later this year, and we look forward to celebrating the progress being made not just at Oxford Brookes, but across all sectors working to improve menopause awareness and equity.
Menopause at Work Staff Learning Portal
Menopause at Work Staff Learning Portal
The Menopause in the Workplace Staff Learning Portal is now live. This platform aims to support Brookes staff in navigating the various aspects of menopause. You will be able to find this portal page embedded in the Wellbeing & Person Resources, located within the Focus Topic Section
On this page, you will find information about our online and in-person menopause cafe, access the Our OBU Menopause Toolkit brought to you by Henpicked, explore materials on managing menopause, and discover the Managers' Information Pack. Additionally, we have introduced the Menopause Talk Point, where OBU staff will engage in open discussions on various menopause-related subjects. It's a significant step towards fostering a supportive and informed workplace environment.
News
News
Menopause and Menstrual Equity Resources - Oxford Brookes Library
This collection brings together a wide range of books and online resources that explore menopause and menstrual equity from different perspectives. Whether you’re looking for medical insights, social and cultural viewpoints, or personal experiences, the list offers resources to help you learn, reflect, and engage with these important topics.
Our aim is to provide support and understanding for students, staff, and the wider community. The list is a starting point, not an endpoint—we warmly welcome your suggestions to expand and improve it.
Event Calendar
Event Calendar
Menopause in the Workplace – World Menopause Month 2025
Menopause in the Workplace – World Menopause Month 2025
This October, Oxford Brookes will mark World Menopause Month 2025 with a special online panel event on the theme:
Lifestyle Medicine – Supporting Wellbeing During Perimenopause and Menopause
Date: Friday 17 October 2025
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Location: Online (Zoom)
The event will highlight how informed support, understanding, and lifestyle choices can improve both the physical and mental health impacts of perimenopause and menopause. It will also showcase the important role Oxford Brookes plays in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we are delighted to be launching a new staff benefit – the Adora Digital Health App. This innovative platform offers personalised guidance, evidence-based resources, and practical tools to help staff navigate perimenopause and menopause with greater confidence and support, both at work and in daily life
Event objectives:
Raise awareness about menopause in the workplace at OBU
Launch a new staff benefit: The Adora Digital Health App
Showcase menopause-related research at OBU
Hear external perspectives on the future of work and gender equity
Panel members include:
✨ Maxine Fletcher, Chair of the Menopause in the Workplace Group at OBU
✨ Jen Kirman, Chair of the Staff Wellbeing Network
✨ Dr Anne Delextrat, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at OBU
✨ Adora Digital Health App
✨ BSI: Future of Work – Lifting the Second Glass Ceiling
Reserve your place now: Zoom Registration
Join us for an afternoon of insight, conversation, and connection.
Keynote Sessions: Available on Demand
Keynote Sessions: Available on Demand
We have good news! You can now access the recorded sessions online.
Black Women In Menopause, Nina Kuypers: The Colourless Illusion of Menopause + Q&A Session
British Standards Institute, Nele Zgavc: Menstruation, Menstrual Health and Menopause in the Workplace.
The Open University, Professor Jo Brewis: Menopause in the Workplace
If you have any questions email menopauseintheworkplace@brookes.ac.uk
Peri/Menopause – Be a Male Ally with Darron Dupre.
This session, aimed at staff and line managers, provided valuable insights into how male allies can support individuals experiencing peri/menopause. Led by Darron Dupre, Head of Local Government at UNISON Cymru Wales, the event explored key strategies for fostering understanding, empathy, and support for colleagues going through this life stage
PeriMenopause Be a Male Ally - Darron Dupre .mp4Page updated
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