Bounce Flex! 2026
ñ student development programme
Bounce Flex! is a personal and professional development programme open to all students at the ñ, including undergraduates, postgraduates and recent graduates.
You bring the motivation; weñޙll bring the tools!
This programme is designed for any student who would like to break free of habits such as overthinking, self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Through engaging and interactive sessions participants will work together to build their assertiveness, personal power and support network. Because some themes reflect research relating to the experience of women, the programme may be of more interest to female students, however participation is not restricted and all students are welcome.
The programme is facilitated in a way that ensures a safe, respectful, non-judgemental and empowering environment where all participants can speak openly and feel comfortable, heard and supported.
Whether you are wanting to get a professional role, work for yourself and/or just want to build your inner confidence this programme is for you.
What to expect
- Inspirational guest speakers
- A safe group environment
- Being with like-minded individuals experiencing similar challenges
- An optional taster session of yoga
- A certificate and digital badge (if you complete the full programme)
Duration
Bounce Flex! can be completed over one or two semesters. You can attend one session, or all four, to gain a digital badge and certificate.
Do you want to...?
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?Learn to say no
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?Have your voice heard in group projects and meetings
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?Manage your inner critic
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?Reduce stress
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?Tap into your personal power
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?Know your worth
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?Accept compliments
Build your:
- confidence in recognising your skills, strengths, qualities and values
- personal power
- having your voice heard in group projects, meetings, and collaborative settings
- sense of mindfulness and wellbeing
- ability to make personal and professional connections
- feeling comfortable accepting compliments/positive feedback
Overcome some of the barriers that can get in your way including:
- overthinking
- self-doubt and insecurities
- staying in your comfort zone
- potential gender bias and the ñޘglass ceiling effect'
Donñޙt just take our word for it
This is what previous participants had to say:
- 100% would recommend the programme to others
- 100% said it improved their knowledge, understanding and confidence in the topic areas
- 100% said the content was very good/good
Book your place now
Bounce two-day programme
Date: Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 December 2025
Time: 9amñޓ5pm
Location: On campus, to be confirmed.
Bounce Flex!
Recognise your worth & identify your strengths
Wednesday 11 February 2026, 2ñޓ4.30pm, BGB 304
Overcome the imposter syndrome & manage your inner critic
Wednesday 25 February 2026, 2ñޓ4.30pm, BGB 304
Improve your assertiveness & speak with confidence
Wednesday 11 March 2026, 3ñޓ5pm, Virtual
Understand your personal power & build your support network
Wednesday 25 March 2026, 3ñޓ5pm, Virtual
Event FAQs
I would like to attend the two day programme, but I canñޙt come to both days ñޓ can I still apply?
If you canñޙt attend both days, then please consider our flexible programme.
I would like to attend the flexible programme, but I can't attend all sessions ñޓ can I still apply?
Yes of course you can! We recommend you attending all four sessions to get the most of the programme and to receive a certificate and digital badge but if you are unable to you will still get a lot out of the sessions you do attend.
How do I secure my place?
Book your place by logging into myCareer or selecting the link in the relevant section of this webpage.
We will allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis so please make sure you book in good time to give you the best chance at securing a place on the programme. If the programme is full, we can add you to a waiting list and inform you if a place becomes available. Places are free but limited.
If you apply to attend a workshop, please do everything you can to ensure your attendance, as by booking a place you will prevent someone else from attending.
Who is it suitable for?
The programme is suitable for students at any stage of their university experience, including undergraduates, postgraduates and recent graduates. Because some themes reflect research relating to the experience of women, the programme may be of more interest to female students, however participation is not restricted, all students are welcome.
What should I do if I have additional support needs?
Please let us know in advance so that we can work with you to provide any necessary adjustments. Email careers@plymouth.ac.uk and mark it for the attention of Sarah Plunkett and Katie Finnimore, so that we can liaise with you directly.
Can I bring a friend?
Of course!
Donñޙt be afraid to come on your own either, there will be lots of opportunities to make new friends and sometimes itñޙs easier to discuss things that are on your mind with relative strangers.
How much personal stuff do I have to share?
What, and how much information, you share during the programme is entirely your choice. Everything discussed as part of the programme will be kept confidential; the only exception to this would be if safeguarding issues were raised.
Will you provide lunch and/or refreshments?
No unfortunately not. Please bring your own lunch/refreshments. Suitable breaks will be provided.
Is there a virtual / online version?
Yes! Bounce Flex! is offering a couple virtual sessions this semester.
The two-day programme is in person but some of the sessions in the flexible programme are virtual and you can join on zoom.
I have previously attended the programme, can I sign up again?
We would love for previous attendees to re-attend the programme but since places are limited, you would unintentionally prevent someone else from attending.
I work at the ñ and would like to join Bounce! as a guest speaker
If you would like to be a guest speaker we would love to hear from you ñޓ please email
Sarah Plunkett .
Information for employers who would like to support/sponsor the programme
For information on how you can support our programme please visit
Employer engagement opportunities .
What our participants say
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6ñޜLots of useful and applicable content!ñޝ
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6ñޜVery enjoyable and valuable lessons learnt.ñޝ
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6ñޜThank you! I will carry some of the things I have learnt with me for life.ñޝ
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6ñޜReally enjoyed this programme and would recommend to other women too!ñޝ
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6ñޜGreat content ñޓ it didnñޙt drag and I made new friends on the table I was on!ñޝ
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6ñޜEveryone was lovely and I really enjoyed the programme! I felt very safe and comfortable and it was all very informative and personal.ñޝ
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6ñޜI feel like this course couldnñޙt have come at a better time in my life. It has really provided me with growth.ñޝ
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6ñޜI really liked the programme ñޓ it changed my perspective on how I look at issues on my life. I will definitely try to implement some of the techniques I have learnt.ñޝ
Previous guest speakers
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![Celine Dearing]()
Celine Dearing ñޓ Teaching Fellow in Game Design (ñ) and Senior Motion Capture Tracker (The Imaginarium Studios)
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![Hope
Timberlake,
Speaker,
trainer and author.]()
Hope Timberlake ñޓ Speaker, trainer and author
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![Michelle Finlay, freelance Yoga Teacher and Sound Therapist]()
Michelle Finlay ñޓ Freelance Yoga Teacher and Sound Therapist
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![Nadine Asiedu-Dankwa]()
Nadine Asiedu-Dankwa ñޓ Manager, Accenture
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![Alison Turner]()
Alison Turner ñޓ Environmental Geochemist and Lecturer in Chemistry and Environmental Science, ñ
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![Bounce! guest speaker Loren Munnelly, Audit Manager, KPMG]()
Loren Munnelly ñޓ Audit Manager, KPMG
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![Morag Noades]()
Morag Noades ñޓ Mindfulness practitioner
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![Anna Sendall]()
Anna Sendall ñޓ Academic Registrar, ñ
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![Ruoxi Shi, Ashton Fire]()
Ruoxi Shi ñޓ Principal Fire Engineer, Ashton Fire
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