Boundaries That Work: Finding Balance Between Family and Academia

20 November 12:00

The Juggling Family and Work Network

 

‘Boundaries’ is one of the first words that comes to mind when thinking about how to juggle family and work commitments. It’s a word that is easy to use, but harder to implement in practice.

In this session of the Juggling Family and Work Network, we’ll explore what it means to set and maintain boundaries that truly support us, while also thinking about when it might be more helpful to soften them and allow different parts of our lives and selves to better integrate. Through open discussion and shared experiences, we’ll look at practical strategies for protecting time and energy, as well as creative ways of bringing more of our whole selves into both family and work.

There will be an online session from 12:00 to 12:55pm on Teams for those who prefer to meet virtually, and an in-person session from 1:00 to 2:00pm, where refreshments will be provided. You are welcome to drop in at any point (with lunch, children, pyjamas – no judgement!).

 

Objectives:

  • Create a space in which new network members can get to know each other 
  • Create a space where members can discuss boundaries, share challenges and strategies.
  •  Get feedback on what members would like from the network

 

 

 

Booking for this event opens Oct 10th 2025

 

Find out more about the Juggling Family and Work Network and other events click here

 

Please see our booking Terms and Conditions below

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In booking any training workshops, you agree that: 

 

COMMITMENT: application is not an expression of interest; it is a firm commitment. You will be available for the full duration of the course session(s); if you are not, please do not make a booking. You will not accept any subsequent meeting invitations that may fall during the given workshop times. 

PRE-WORK / HOMEWORK: if applicable, you will complete any given pre-work and/or homework as described on the workshop web listing, as it constitutes part of the workshop  

CANCELLATION: should your circumstances change, and you are not able to attend the full session(s). you will cancel giving at least 72-hours' notice, so we can offer the place to someone on the waiting list. 

ARRIVAL: you will join, or arrive at, the workshop 5 minutes before the advertised start time, to ensure a prompt start. 

LATE POLICY: you understand that the online room will be locked / workshop door will be closed 10 minutes after the event start time and late-comers will not be admitted. This is to preserve the integrity of the course for those who are present.  

ENGAGEMENT: you will give the session your undivided attention and engagement. You will not be able to do other tasks in parallel. If online, you will ensure that your environment and internet connection allow you to participate verbally and with video cameras on. These are interactive workshops, and it is not appropriate to attend from a silent or shared workspace. 

ATTENDANCE RECORD: you understand the Register will be taken in the last half-hour of the course, and anyone not present in the room at that point will be marked as non -attending (see below) 

FEEDBACK: you will contribute feedback afterwards, to help us understand how well the session met its intended aims, and facilitate our continuous improvement 

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-ATTENDANCE: you understand that any non-attendance  
a) is visible to departments and supervisors/PIs, and  
b) may result in any future bookings you’ve made within the same term being cancelled, and the place(s) offered to the waiting list.