Feeling the heat?

If the work is piling on and you feel strained and stretched to your limit, never fear we're here to help!

Academic Help and Support

If you're finding you need help figuring out how to best manage your time to get YOUR work done and dusted, we're always here to answer any questions you may have to help you get there!

If you're feeling unsure of how to start that project proposal or dissertation you're working on, or how to even go about it, the friendly library team are available to chat online, or you can book a one-on-one appointment with one of the team members »

The library is open 24/7.

Library Schedule

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Student News this week...

New updates and ongoing changes to the UK government COVID-19 guidance. Answers to your FAQs, as well as important information for students concerning the Spring Term. And if you're here for the holidays, check out what's on, student support and more for the holiday break!

News on our site is updated every week and we're always looking for students to contribute.

Stay up-to-date

What's On in December

Christmas Climate Conversations

A series of online events that bring together diverse voices to share knowledge, experience and inspire us to make changes! Live DJ and Dancing!

Local Festive Events

Stoke-on-Trent festive art displays "Windows of Wonder" on in the city square, day and night. A University Christmas Carol online experience right at your "doorstep", join in for a true Christmas celebration!

Christmas Baking with ResLife

Learn how to bake a delicious range of Christmas treats from chocolate brownies to hot chocolate spoons virtually! Multiple dates so you don't miss out.

Home Cooked Christmas Dinner

We’re offering all students an oven-ready Christmas meal, so you don’t miss out on the festivities this year. Pre-order your Home cooked Christmas Dinner before the 11^th of December!

Make a Difference this Christmas

Maybe you fancy helping out and giving back over the holidays? A full list of all the ways you can volunteer this Christmas can be found here.

There's a virtual diving Santa Klaus, fun online quizzes for you and your friends, a cosy Boxing Day Netflix party, as well as links to local and fellow student made Christmas gift ideas, and many more!

Find stuff to do

Support

If you're far from home this Christmas, or unable to return home, and are feeling lonely - you're not alone. We're here to support you.

Please reach out to us, contact us here, and we will do all we can to help you during this time.

We're concerned about your Wellbeing, and we want to provide the necessary help to help you on your way to being okay. We want you to succeed, and want to know "Are you okay?". We've developed a range of services to support you and keep us connected to your needs.

Speak to the well-being team

Covid-19 Community Group

Join our Covid Community Group - this will be your go to place for answers and updates on what to expect from Student life over the Holidays, with the Union on call to help remotely right the way through to the 4th of January when we reopen fully.

Join the Group

OPPORTUNITY | Harnessing Student Creativity
Have a creative skill you could sell to students over Christmas? Get Involved with our Christmas student marketplace. Find out more on our website.