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Students' Union Cake and Celebrate - Stafford: 6th May 11am - 6th June 1pm; CH032; Blackheath Lane (Stafford)

University Staff MPFT (Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust) drop in – no referral needed: 6th May 12:30pm - 4:30pm; The Science Centre, study space (at the back of the Science Centre), ground floor; Free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support; Health and Wellbeing | University events | Supporting Staffs

University Staff Placements, Internships & Microplacements - 'How To' Webinar Series: 6th May 2pm - 3pm; online; Every student at Staffs can get SUPPORT to secure all types of INDUSTRY EXPERIENCES Where YOU Look, CV, Cover letter, LinkedIn profile, Portfolio https://staffs.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/events/61517; Learning and Development

Cosplay and Crafts Society The Massive Character Quiz [FINALE]: 6th May 2:30pm - 5:30pm; Cadman G026; £25, £15, £10 Amazon vouchers are up for grabs! Join Cosplay & Crafts in their final session presenting a Name That Character challenge for the ages! Can you guess enough characters to bring home the glory?; Activities and Games | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion

Ember Lounge Free Pool: 6th May 4pm - 7pm; Ember Lounge; Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!; Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge Cheap as Chips! 25% OFF EVERYTHING!!!: 6th May 5pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; EVERY FOOD ITEM! EVERY DRINK!; Ember Lounge

Staf-FUR-dshire Society Staf-FUR-dshire Weekly Social: 6th May 5pm - 10pm; Come on down to the weekly Staf-FUR-dshire Social - meet some fuzzy creatures and make friends!; LGBTQ+

Staffs Sonic Society LAST Story (Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing/Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Tournaments): 6th May 6pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge Side Room; Join Sonic Society for their last session of the year where we'll be competing in the classic Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing as well as a side bracket for fan-favourite Puyo Puyo Tetris 2!; Ember Lounge | Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Group Members Only

Snowsports Club Staffs Snow - Weekly Session: 6th May 6pm - 9pm; Stoke Ski Centre; Staffs Snow weekly ski slope session! Beginner, or pro come on down with us to hone your skills and have some fun!; Sport

Ember Lounge DJ Open Deck Night: 6th May 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Give it a Go

OMG Radio Throwback Thursday: 7th May 12:30pm - 1:30pm; OMG; Listen in to our deputy manager Grace! as she takes you back through the noughties and the 2000's!; Online

Fight Club Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 7th May 5:15pm - 9:30pm; Beacon Building / T105 / Stoke Campus; Weekly Casuals, just bring your own controller (or a console if you wish), and a wire to connect to the computer room PCs. Playing a range of fighting games in a casual setting, for newcomers and casual tryhards alike; Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only

Staffordshire Students' Union Darts Competition: 7th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new weekly darts competition; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Staffordshire Students' Union Pool Competition: 7th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Ember Lounge The Full House Deal: 8th May 6pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2; Ember Lounge

Staffordshire Students' Union Richy Lloyd and Phoenix Lunar!: 8th May 7pm - 10:30pm; Verve; Support is from Marc and Jess FX; Evening Entertainments | Live Music | Verve | Featured Events

Ember Lounge Bar Stock Exchange Night: 8th May 8pm - midnight; Ember Lounge; Keep your eyes on the screen for some incredible drink offers!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events

Amateur Dramatics Society End of Year Show! - Black Coffee: 9th May 6:45pm - 9pm; The LRV; Our end of year show is here! come find out who put the old man down with Hercule Poirot in Black Coffee!; LRV

Amateur Dramatics Society End of Year Show! - Black Coffee: 10th May 6:45pm - 9pm; The LRV; Our end of year show is here! come find out who put the old man down with Hercule Poirot in Black Coffee!; LRV

Staffordshire Students' Union Bingo!: 11th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new Bingo night, Cash and on the spot prizes and special rounds!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Ember Lounge Karaoke: 12th May 9pm - 1am; 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 | Music and Dance | Featured Events

University Staff Placements, Internships & Microplacements - 'How To' Webinar Series: 13th May 10am - 11am; Every student at Staffs can get SUPPORT to secure all types of INDUSTRY EXPERIENCES Where YOU Look l CV l Cover letter l LinkedIn l Portfolio https://staffs.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/events/61518; Learning and Development

Testing org Admin Roles Creative Industries Forum: 13th May 3pm - 5pm; September Room, Students' Union, College Road; If you're a Creative Industries student we would absolutely love to hear from you. We are holding this forum to give students the opportunity to come to us and talk about their course.; Academic Interests | Stoke Campus

Ember Lounge Free Pool: 13th May 4pm - 7pm; Ember Lounge; Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!; Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge Cheap as Chips! 25% OFF EVERYTHING!!!: 13th May 5pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; EVERY FOOD ITEM! EVERY DRINK!; Ember Lounge

Staf-FUR-dshire Society Staf-FUR-dshire Weekly Social: 13th May 5pm - 10pm; Come on down to the weekly Staf-FUR-dshire Social - meet some fuzzy creatures and make friends!; LGBTQ+

Snowsports Club Staffs Snow - Weekly Session: 13th May 6pm - 9pm; Stoke Ski Centre; Staffs Snow weekly ski slope session! Beginner, or pro come on down with us to hone your skills and have some fun!; Sport

Creative Writing Society Murder Mystery Night 2 - CWS x GoA: 13th May 7pm - 11pm; Verve; Join Creative Writing Society and the Guild of Assassins for another round of social deduction!; Evening Entertainments | Verve | Activities and Games | Collaboration with student groups | Stoke Campus

Ember Lounge DJ Open Deck Night Featuring THATBOYBEN: 13th May 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events | Give it a Go

Students' Union Officers on Tour!: 14th May 10am - noon; Stoke Campus; Have a question or concern? Or just want a chat? Your Officer Team is on Tour, and ready to hear your thoughts!; Academic Interests | Making a Change | Better Staffs | Stoke Campus

Fight Club Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 14th May 5:15pm - 9:30pm; Beacon Building / T105 / Stoke Campus; Weekly Casuals, just bring your own controller (or a console if you wish), and a wire to connect to the computer room PCs. Playing a range of fighting games in a casual setting, for newcomers and casual tryhards alike; Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only

Christian Union Worship Night: 14th May 6:30pm - 9pm; Verve; Spending some time togther as a cu in prayer and sung worship; Faith and Religion

Staffordshire Students' Union Darts Competition: 14th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new weekly darts competition; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Staffordshire Students' Union Pool Competition: 14th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Ember Lounge The Full House Deal: 15th May 6pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2; Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge Indie Night: 15th May 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Request-friendly alternative music night.; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events

Students' Union Bat Walk University of Staffordshire Nature Reserve: 16th May 8:45am - 10pm; The Catalyst Building, University of Staffordshire; Ever wondered which bats live around our urban nature reserves? The Staffordshire Bat Group will be helping us find out which bats live around the nature reserve at the University of Staffordshire.; Sustainable Union | Stoke Campus

Staffordshire Students' Union Bingo!: 18th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new Bingo night, Cash and on the spot prizes and special rounds!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Ember Lounge Karaoke: 19th May 9pm - 1am; 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 | Music and Dance | Featured Events

Ember Lounge Free Pool: 20th May 4pm - 7pm; Ember Lounge; Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!; Ember Lounge

Testing org Admin Roles Rep Council: 20th May 4pm - 6pm; The September Room; Academic Interests

Ember Lounge Cheap as Chips! 25% OFF EVERYTHING!!!: 20th May 5pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; EVERY FOOD ITEM! EVERY DRINK!; Ember Lounge

Snowsports Club Staffs Snow - Weekly Session: 20th May 6pm - 9pm; Stoke Ski Centre; Staffs Snow weekly ski slope session! Beginner, or pro come on down with us to hone your skills and have some fun!; Sport

Ember Lounge DJ Open Deck Night: 20th May 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Give it a Go

University Staff Placements, Internships & Microplacements - 'How To' Webinar Series: 21st May 10am - 11am; Every student at Staffs can get SUPPORT to secure all types of INDUSTRY EXPERIENCES Where YOU Look l CV l Cover letter l LinkedIn l Portfolio https://staffs.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/events/61519; Learning and Development

Fight Club Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 21st May 5:15pm - 9:30pm; Beacon Building / T105 / Stoke Campus; Weekly Casuals, just bring your own controller (or a console if you wish), and a wire to connect to the computer room PCs. Playing a range of fighting games in a casual setting, for newcomers and casual tryhards alike; Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only

Staffordshire Students' Union Darts Competition: 21st May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new weekly darts competition; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Staffordshire Students' Union Pool Competition: 21st May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Staffs Disabled Students Society Disabled Students Weekly Social: 22nd May 6pm - 9pm; Catalyst Building (Stoke Campus); Weekly socials covering all kinds of topics from bingo, social games, logo competitions and more; Health and Wellbeing | Inclusion | Better Staffs

Ember Lounge The Full House Deal: 22nd May 6pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2; Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge Cocktail night and Masterclass: 22nd May 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Learn some cocktail-making skills and enjoy a cocktail or two!; Exclude

Staffordshire Students' Union Rock and Metal Night: 22nd May 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new Rock and Metal night in the Ember Lounge; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events

African Caribbean Society Sports Day/Barbecue: 25th May 12:30pm - 5:30pm; TBC; Exclude

Staffordshire Students' Union Bingo!: 25th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new Bingo night, Cash and on the spot prizes and special rounds!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Ember Lounge Karaoke: 26th May 9pm - 1am; 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 | Music and Dance | Featured Events

Ember Lounge Free Pool: 27th May 4pm - 7pm; Ember Lounge; Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!; Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge Cheap as Chips! 25% OFF EVERYTHING!!!: 27th May 5pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; EVERY FOOD ITEM! EVERY DRINK!; Ember Lounge

Amateur Dramatics Society Weekly Session: 27th May 6pm - 8pm; Dwight K014 - College Rd; Our usual weekly session! Everyone welcome, regardless of prior skill or experience - come along for your opportunity to perform, or just to have a laugh!; Stoke Campus

Ember Lounge DJ Open Deck Night: 27th May 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Give it a Go

Fight Club Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 28th May 5:15pm - 9:30pm; Beacon Building / T105 / Stoke Campus; Weekly Casuals, just bring your own controller (or a console if you wish), and a wire to connect to the computer room PCs. Playing a range of fighting games in a casual setting, for newcomers and casual tryhards alike; Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only

Staffordshire Students' Union Darts Competition: 28th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new weekly darts competition; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Staffordshire Students' Union Pool Competition: 28th May 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Staffs Disabled Students Society Disabled Students Weekly Social: 29th May 6pm - 9pm; Catalyst Building (Stoke Campus); Weekly socials covering all kinds of topics from bingo, social games, logo competitions and more; Health and Wellbeing | Inclusion | Better Staffs

Ember Lounge The Full House Deal: 29th May 6pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2; Ember Lounge

Dance Club SUDC end of year Showcase 2026: 30th May noon - 2pm; Leek Road Venue; Come and see the result of a hard year's work and fun in the dance studio!! From groups to duets & solos, our team is proud to show off our skills. We're also featuring the Idol society in this year's showcase!; Family Friendly | Sport

Staffordshire Students' Union Bingo!: 1st June 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new Bingo night, Cash and on the spot prizes and special rounds!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Ember Lounge Karaoke: 2nd June 9pm - 1am; 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 | Music and Dance | Featured Events

Ember Lounge Free Pool: 3rd June 4pm - 7pm; Ember Lounge; Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!; Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge Cheap as Chips! 25% OFF EVERYTHING!!!: 3rd June 5pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; EVERY FOOD ITEM! EVERY DRINK!; Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge DJ Open Deck Night: 3rd June 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Give it a Go

Staffordshire Students' Union Darts Competition: 4th June 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new weekly darts competition; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Staffordshire Students' Union Pool Competition: 4th June 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Ember Lounge The Full House Deal: 5th June 6pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2; Ember Lounge

Staffordshire Students' Union SUMMER CLOSEDOWN BAR STOCK EXCHANGE!: 5th June 8pm - midnight; Ember Lounge; Huge discounts, all stock must go!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events

Amateur Dramatics Society Weekly Session: 27th July 6pm - 8pm; Dwight K014 - College Rd; Our usual weekly session! Everyone welcome, regardless of prior skill or experience - come along for your opportunity to perform, or just to have a laugh!; Exclude | Stoke Campus

Staffordshire Students' Union Mind, Body and Spirit Fair: 28th November 10am - 5pm; Leek Road Venue; Discover holistic wellness through inspiring talks on mindfulness, spirituality, and health; LRV | Stoke Campus

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The annual We Are Staffs Awards ceremony takes place in LRV & Verve on 1st May and we can't wait to celebrate our wonderful student groups and academic reps.

You'll be welcomed with a free drinks reception, treated to buffet refreshments and invited to enjoy a fabulous evening of celebration with us.

If you've received your email invitation - but missed the deadline to purchase your free ticket, please email studentengagement@staffs.ac.uk

This is our opportunity to thank YOU for making us proud to be Staffs!

Whilst we'd love to invite everyone, spaces are limited at this prestigious event, so the event is guest list only.

The event, including the results of this year's Leadership Race, will be streamed live on our YouTube channel. Make sure you tune in!

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