Level 3 - Emergency First Aid at Work Course
Students' Union Boardroom above Ember Lounge
Learn how to save a life with this discounted one day course delivered by Safe Haven Training.
Learning and Development | Health and Wellbeing
Netball Netball (Residential Welcome Week)
Sports Hall
Netball – Give It a Go! 🏐 Interested in trying netball? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Volleyball Mixed Volleyball (Residential Welcome Week)
Sports Hall
Volleyball - Give it a go Interested in trying Volleyball? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Yoga (Residential Welcome Week)
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Yoga – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Yoga? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Health and Wellbeing | Give it a Go | University events | Free Event
7-a-side Football (Residential Welcome Week)
Large 3G pitch
7-a-side League – Give It a Go! Interested in trying football? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
karaoke Karaoke
Ember Lounge
Karaoke hosted by the one and only DJ Sherz! Reckon you've got the pipes to impress others, or you and your housemates really want to bond over some terrible singing? Come join us for karaoke at Ember!
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Free Event
UV Dodgeball (Residential Welcome Week)
Sports Hall
UV Dodgeball event – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Dodgeball? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Health and Wellbeing | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Academic Societies and Reps - Meet and Greet
Ember Lounge
‘Find out what your academic reps and Societies do and how you can get involved’ Free pizza!
Lacrosse (Residential Welcome Week)
Grass Pitch
Lacrosse – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Lacrosse? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Health and Wellbeing | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
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LRV and Verve
‘See what our clubs and societies get up to and try something new’ Free pizza!
LRV | Activities and Games | Cultural and International | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Esports and Gaming
Table Tennis (Residential Welcome Week)
Sports Hall
Table Tennis – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Table Tennis? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Health and Wellbeing | Give it a Go | University events | Free Event
Zumba (Residential Welcome Week)
LRV
Zumba – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Zumba? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
LRV | Sport | Health and Wellbeing | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Poker Tournament
Ember Lounge
Staffs Poker’s weekly texas holdem tournament. Everyone welcome, join for a fun night of poker and community and meet fellow students.
Activities and Games
Mixed Basketball (Residential Welcome Week)
Sports Hall
Mixed Basketball – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Basketball? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Health and Wellbeing | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Mixed Badminton (Residential Welcome Week)
Sports Hall
Mixed Badminton – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Badminton? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Health and Wellbeing | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
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LRV
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LRV | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events | Welcome Events
Stafford Breakfast Club
Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus
Join your Students' Union for a FREE BREAKFAST!
Food based events | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Free Event
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Reload Cafe
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London
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Reload Cafe
Have a favourite hobby or activity and want to meet like minded people? Come along to our society fair!
London
Lets Get Sorted Stafford! Your Advice Service
CH032, SU Office, Blackheath Lane
Your Students' Union Coordinator is here to answer your burning questions!
Learning and Development | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Welcome Events | Free Event
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Games Lab 1 & 2
Make friends and learn about the local area around the UoSL, in this fun, interactive scavenger hunt!
London
Stafford Breakfast Club
Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus
Join your Students' Union for a FREE BREAKFAST!
Food based events | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Free Event
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Reload Cafe
Come along to Breakfast Club, for free pastries, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate and start your day the right way!
London
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CH032, SU Office, Blackheath Lane
Come grab a free coffee and have a chat!
Food based events | Academic Interests | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Welcome Events | Free Event
karaoke Karaoke
Ember Lounge
Karaoke hosted by the one and only DJ Sherz! Reckon you've got the pipes to impress others, or you and your housemates really want to bond over some terrible singing? Come join us for karaoke at Ember!
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Free Event
Stafford Breakfast Club
Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus
Join your Students' Union for a FREE BREAKFAST!
Food based events | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Free Event
Image showing Breakfast Club information UoSL Welcome Week - Breakfast Club
Reload Cafe
Come along to Breakfast Club, for free pastries, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate and start your day the right way!
London
welcome fair Welcome Fair
LRV, Sports Centre and The Catalyst
Freebies, clubs and socs, sports teams, and more
LRV | Sport | Featured Events | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Board Games & Lunch Stafford
Library Area, Blackheath Lane, Stafford
Decompress with some board games and snacks!
Food based events | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Activities and Games | Welcome Events | Free Event
ANNUAL Tech Trivia Night
Catalyst, Floor 2, CA206
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Evening Entertainments | Learning and Development | Family Friendly | Food based events | Health and Wellbeing | Academic Interests | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Sustainable Union | Esports and Gaming | No Alcohol event | Inclusion | Supporting Staffs | Free Event
free pool Free Pool
Ember Lounge
Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!
Ember Lounge | Free Event
Stafford Breakfast Club
Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus
Join your Students' Union for a FREE BREAKFAST!
Food based events | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Free Event
Lets Get Sorted Stafford! Your Advice Service
CH032, SU Office, Blackheath Lane
Your Students' Union Coordinator is here to answer your burning questions!
Learning and Development | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Welcome Events | Free Event
Poker Tournament
Ember Lounge
Staffs Poker’s weekly texas holdem tournament. Everyone welcome, join for a fun night of poker and community and meet fellow students.
Activities and Games
darts night Retro Bullseye Night
Ember Lounge
Brand new Darts themed quiz night
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport
welcome fair Stafford Welcome fair
Blackheath Lane Campus
Meet University Services, the Students' Union and grab some freebies!
Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Featured Events | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Movie Night
Flaxman Movie Theatre
Line up for popcorn, drinks, snacks galore as we consume a fan favourite movie together. You won't want to miss it!
Food based events | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | No Alcohol event | Free Event
Flashback to school Flashback to School
LRV
It's Back to School to wrap up Welcome Week in style! Think classic tunes, retro vibes, and a night to remember.
LRV | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events | Welcome Events
GG EZ
Ember Lounge
Pop down to Ember for a chilled afternoon with our gaming socieites!
Ember Lounge | Give it a Go
vintage folk Vintage Clothing Fair
LRV
Grab yourself a vintage clothing bargain at cheap prices!
LRV | Family Friendly | Sustainable Union | No Alcohol event
Pizza & Feedback Stafford
Library Area, Blackheath Lane, Stafford
Give us some feedback and get a free slice!
Food based events | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Welcome Events | Free Event
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Flaxman L410
the give it a go session for idol society where students can come try us out!
Music and Dance | Give it a Go | Welcome Events
karaoke Karaoke
Ember Lounge
Karaoke hosted by the one and only DJ Sherz! Reckon you've got the pipes to impress others, or you and your housemates really want to bond over some terrible singing? Come join us for karaoke at Ember!
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Free Event
Cut the Fl*ff!
TBC
Are you sick and tired of vague answers surrounding placements, internships and grad schemes? WE SURE ARE! Hear from actual students about their experiences and advice. No fluff, just pure facts and advice to help you in your journey.
Learning and Development | Open Lecture or Talk | Food based events | Health and Wellbeing | Academic Interests | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Inclusion | Community and Civic partners | Making a Change | Supporting Staffs | Better Staffs | Free Event
free pool Free Pool
Ember Lounge
Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!
Ember Lounge | Free Event
Give it a Go: Sonic Society Regular Session
Beacon, T003-T004
Gotta go fast! It's time for Staffs Sonic Society's weekly casual meeting, where you can play Sonic games, watch/read Sonic media and chill with fellow fans! Bring your own consoles/games, media & merchandise! FREE session, no membership required!
Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | LGBTQ+
Poker Tournament
Ember Lounge
Staffs Poker’s weekly texas holdem tournament. Everyone welcome, join for a fun night of poker and community and meet fellow students.
Activities and Games

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Stoke Con Trent Is Coming Home!

 

Stoke Con Trent is taking place on 9th October 2022 at the Staffordshire University Catalyst and LRV.

 

What is Stoke CON Trent?

 

Stoke CON Trent is Staffordshire’s Biggest TV, Film, Comic and Memorabilia Convention. It first started in 2014 and has seen hundreds of star guests from TV, Film and Comic Arts attend. These have included cast members of Red Dwarf, Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Game Of Thrones, Doctor Who, Gladiators and loads more. Check the website and social media for guest updates.

 

What Happens There?

Many people come to Stoke CON Trent for a variety of reasons. It could be to meet the fantastic line up of guests we have, have a quick chat with them while they sign their autograph for you. There is also a professional photo shoot to have a print to commemorate your visit.

Others attend to see the attractions, examples at previous events have included various Film Props. We usually have a selection of Classic Cars including replicas of The Back to the Future Delorean, KITT , Ghostbusters Ambulance, Jurassic Park Jeep, Robocop Cop Car the A-Team Van.

 

Cosplay –  a high percentage of visitors come to Stoke CON Trent dressed as their heroes from TV & Film. Most enter the wonderful Cosplay Competition , trophies and prizes are awarded.

 

Lots of people visit the various comic traders, artists and exhibitors, the event is the biggest specialist traders congregation of all things comic book, television and film held in Staffordshire on a bi-annual basis.

 

What times does the event start and close?

Stoke CON Trent opens it’s doors at 10am and will run until 4pm.

 

TICKETS

To buy tickets www.stokecontrent.co.uk/buy-tickets/

Adults ticket is for anyone age 17 or over.

Concessions ticket is for anyone over the age of 60 or disabled. (Carers tickets are available via arrangement. Email info@stokecontrent.co.uk if you feel you may be entitled to one).

N.B. these are sold  subject to relevant ID being shown on the day and if non provided then people may be asked to pay the full adult price.

Kids ticket is for anyone aged 5 to 16 years old. Under 5’s do not require a ticket and will be allowed free entry.

Family tickets are available too, these comprise of Two Adults and Two Kids.

 

Can I purchase tickets on the door?

All Previous events have SOLD OUT in advance.

So there may be tickets available to purchase on the day.

We only have a limited number of tickets available so to be guaranteed entry we suggest you buy in advance online or at stores we will announce as approved vendors to avoid disappointment.

Please note that if we reach maximum capacity on the day then those who have not bought tickets in advance will only allowed entry on a ‘one in one out’ basis.

 

www.stokecontrent.co.uk

 

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Stoke Con Trent Is Coming Home!