Men’s health focus this November
05 Nov 2026
Join us for personal stories and open conversations about men’s physical health, mental wellbeing and finding support.
November is an important month for raising awareness of men’s physical and mental health, with campaigns including International Men’s Day UK on 19 November and Movember.
This November we are supporting this important theme and offering events exploring a range of topics in the men’s physical and mental health space. Men’s health and mental health are often spoken about in statistics, but we want to move past the numbers to hear the stories and open the conversation. Talking about men’s health in the workplace offers more opportunity to raise awareness, provide more spaces for conversations and help provide support.
10 November
13:00 – 14:00
Men’s Mental Health Webinar
Delivered by our Employee Assistance Programme Provider Health Hero.
Men’s mental health is just as crucial to overall wellbeing as physical health, yet it is often overlooked or stigmatised in society, making it challenging to seek support.
Many men experience mental health difficulties at some point, but often do not seek medical advice.
This webinar will highlight how engaging in open conversations and accessing support networks can help reduce stigma, foster understanding and improve awareness of men’s mental health.
19 November
10:00 – 11:00
Online Panel Event: Who’s Telling Men Who to Be?: Men's Mental Health and the Manosphere
Colleague Wellbeing and Male Allies Network collaborate to bring you this online panel to explore men’s mental health, the growing influence of the manosphere, and the messages men and boys encounter about masculinity, identity and belonging. Our panellists will consider the pressures behind these messages and how workplaces, communities and wider society can support healthier conversations, connection and wellbeing.
12:30 – 13:30
Every Conversation Counts: International Men's Day 2026
Join Josh Anderson from ANDYSMANCLUB for a lunchtime webinar exploring men’s mental health and the power of talking. Hear the story behind the charity and discover how its free, non-judgemental peer support groups create space for men to connect and find support.
Hosted by the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, the session includes questions and discussion with Andy Porter, co-chair of the University of Manchester Male Allies Network.
Open to everyone. The session will be recorded and closed captions will be available.
Content note: Discussions may include suicide and mental health difficulties.
1 December
10:00 – 11:00
In-person, Jean McFarlane_G.306
Prostate Cancer Awareness: Tony’s Story
Join Tony Collier, Prostate Cancer UK and Tackle Prostate Cancer ambassador and awareness speaker, as he shares his personal experience of living with prostate cancer. This informative talk will explore what prostate cancer is, signs and symptoms, who is at higher risk, and where to find help and support, with time for questions.
Whether you’re attending for yourself or to support a colleague, friend or family member, everyone is welcome. Tea and coffee will be provided.