Join us for the next Harwell Book Club session, held in collaboration with Be Free Young Carers, as we discuss Together: Loneliness, Health and What Happens When We Find Connection by Dr Vivek Murthy – a compelling exploration of why loneliness is one of today’s biggest health challenges and how meaningful human connection can transform wellbeing and communities.

Come along to the Campus Community Library space in Quad One at 12:15 on Tuesday 18th August for discussions.

Click the button below to be directed to the Member of the Future app to secure your place at the next book club session.

Regular attendee? Please return a previous book when you collect a new one.

Description:

Blending research, real-life stories, and practical insights, this thought-provoking book explores loneliness as one of the defining challenges of modern life and makes a powerful case for human connection as an essential part of our health and wellbeing.

Expect plenty to discuss, from the role of community and belonging to how we build meaningful connections in our personal and working lives. Whether you’re a regular attendee or joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome.

Click the button below to be directed to the Member of the Future app to secure your place at the next book club session.

Regular attendee? Please return a previous book when you collect a new one.

How It Works

Sign Up: Register to join the book club on the Member of the Future app.

Collect Your Book: We’ll provide the book. Simply pick it up from Quad Two reception from Monday 29th June. We have limited copies available on a first come, first serve basis. You are welcome to source your own book if preferred. Regular attendee? Please return a previous book when you collect a new one.

Read & Discuss: You’ll have 7 weeks to read the book before we meet for our discussion over lunch in Quad One on Tuesday 18th August. We’ll provide pizza, or feel free to bring your own lunch. Each session will last for 45 minutes.

About Be Free Young Carers:

Based on campus, Be Free Young Carers is the only charity in Oxfordshire dedicated to supporting children aged 8–17 with caregiving responsibilities for a family member. They’re passionate about learning and growing through books, and can’t wait to connect with other readers on campus.

The book club will be led by Hannah, one of their fundraisers. If you love discussing business and self-development books, we want to see you there.