BSMS Open water swimming club & networking

Join us for an invigorating open-water swimming afternoon and networking with other Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) colleagues. BSMS staff interested in participating will meet in front of the Rockwater in Hove. Come and experience the beauty of the seafront while minimising your carbon footprint. Learn about sustainable networking practices during our BSMS Green Impact networking events. Let’s come together and enjoy a rewarding afternoon by the sea, embracing together the open water swimming and making environmental changes. This is one of the BSMS Green Impact Exercise & Wellbeing series of events organised by Dr Dorina Cadar & Cindy Eggleton, BSMS Green Impact Coordinators. For this session, we will have a swim instructor available from Beach Bandit to coordinate the session. Let’s make a splash for a greener future! Open only to BSMS staff.

Promoting physical exercise and well-being at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) via the Green Impact Agenda involves incorporating initiatives that encourage physical activity while aligning with environmentally friendly practices and considering the issues of inclusivity, diversity, sustainability, and impact.

1. Environmental Awareness: Engaging in outdoor physical activities promotes a deeper connection with nature and fosters environmental awareness. BSMS is at the heart of two vibrant campuses situated at the edge of the South Downs National Park and near Brighton & Hove Beach. When people spend time outdoors exercising, they are more likely to appreciate and value the natural environment.

2. Reduced Carbon Emissions: By encouraging exercise as part of Green Impact initiatives, BSMS can contribute to mitigating climate change and improving air quality.

3. Health and Well-being: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health. By promoting exercise within Green Impact programs, BSMS commits to supporting the well-being of its members or employees. Physical activity reduces the risk of chronic diseases, improves mood, and enhances overall quality of life.

4. Community Engagement: Exercise-based activities can bring people together and foster a sense of community within our medical school. Organising group walks, cycling events, or outdoor fitness classes provide opportunities for social interaction and strengthens community bonds.

5. Promotion of Sustainable Lifestyles: Encouraging exercise as part of Green Impact initiatives aligns with the promotion of sustainable lifestyles. It emphasises the importance of incorporating eco-friendly practices into everyday activities, including recreational pursuits like physical exercise, walking, relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, meditation and yoga.

6. Educational Opportunities: Green Impact programs that include exercise components offer opportunities for education and awareness-raising about the interconnectedness of personal health and environmental sustainability not only within our medical school but also in the wider community. Students and staff members can be made aware or reminded about the benefits of outdoor exercise and its positive impact on both individual well-being and the environment.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rockwater Hove, Western Esplanade, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom