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Events in October

Forthcoming Events

Thu 1st October

Darts Competition: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; only £1 entry, winner takes all

Pool Competition: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!

Fri 2nd October

Board Game "Jam": 6pm - 10pm; CA231, Catalyst; Our music and board game social.

UV Bubble Party: 10pm - 3am; LRV; Get ready to Party!

Sat 3rd October

The Captains Curse - An Immersive Murder Mystery: 7pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Murder by Appointment presents

Mon 5th October

Digital Skills workshop: Digital Induction Essentials: 10am - 10:30am; Online via MS Teams; This session will introduce the key platforms you will use throughout your academic journey at the University of Staffordshire, and how to navigate them effectively.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Academic Writing: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; Academic writing can be daunting when you start university. But help is at hand! This workshop covers the dos and don'ts of academic writing and explains how to adopt the right style.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Tackling an Assignment: 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; This workshop will help you to consider how to effectively approach your assignment and understand what is required.

Bingo!: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; Cash and on-the-spot prizes to be won! Plus special rounds and an all NEW CASH ACCUMULATOR!

Tue 6th October

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Postgraduate Welcome: 11am - 11:45am; Online via MS Teams; The workshop will demonstrate how to access Library and Academic Skills support and how to top up your skills if you have had a break in study. All postgraduates are welcome whether you are new to the university or are a returning student.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Library Search: 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; This session will help you to familiarise yourself with some of the resources you can use when writing your assignments. You will learn how to find a book, an eBook and a journal article using Library Search and its AI Research Assistant.

Karaoke: 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!

Wed 7th October

Digital Skills workshop: Introduction to Generative AI: 2pm - 3pm; Online via MS Teams; Want to learn more about Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT? Attend this session to learn about AI, ChatGPT, the ethical implications and uses in university.

FREE POOL + CHEAP AS CHIPS!: 4pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; FREE POOL and EVERYTHING 25% OFF!!!

FACs Weekly Gathering: 5pm - 6pm

FACS Weekly Gathering!: 5pm - 6pm; Weekly gathering for the collective of forensic students and anyone who wants to get involved, will you be joining next time?!

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Academic Writing: 6pm - 6:30pm; Online via MS Teams; Academic writing can be daunting when you start university. But help is at hand! This workshop covers the dos and don'ts of academic writing and explains how to adopt the right style.

DJ Open Deck Night: 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer

Thu 8th October

Digital Skills workshop: Digital Induction Essentials: 10am - 10:30am; Online via MS Teams; This session will introduce the key platforms you will use throughout your academic journey at the University of Staffordshire, and how to navigate them effectively.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Academic Reading: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; This beginner's workshop will show you how to locate resources and then what to do with them - you'll understanding how to effectively take notes, reference material and how evidencing claims you make in your assignments is vital.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Planning and Time Management: 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; Do you sometimes lack focus and not leave sufficient time for important things? If so, you need to learn how to recognise your avoidance activities and take control. This workshop discusses strategies you could use to ensure you prioritise tasks.

Darts Competition: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; only £1 entry, winner takes all

Pool Competition: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!

Fri 9th October

Indie Night: 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge ST4 2DE; Classic Indie anthems to modern bangers!

Mon 12th October

Library and Academic Skills workshops: Study Hacks: Tips for Success at University: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; Study at university can be overwhelming but there are hacks (things you can do, and tools you can use) to make it easier. These include tips and tools to help with reading, writing, planning and organising, collaborating with others and more.

Digital Skills workshop: Digital Induction Essentials: 2pm - 2:30pm; Online via MS Teams; This session will introduce the key platforms you will use throughout your academic journey at the University of Staffordshire, and how to navigate them effectively.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Library Search: 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; This session will help you to familiarise yourself with some of the resources you can use when writing your assignments. You will learn how to find a book, an eBook and a journal article using Library Search and its AI Research Assistant.

Bingo!: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; Cash and on-the-spot prizes to be won! Plus special rounds and an all NEW CASH ACCUMULATOR!

Tue 13th October

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Referencing Basics: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; This session will introduce you to the tools available to help you reference the sources of information that you have used in your work.

Digital Skills workshop: Kickstarting your Digital Journey: 2pm - 2:30pm; Online via MS Teams; In today's fast-paced, technology-driven environment, digital skills are essential for personal and professional success. This workshop covers the core strands of what digital skills are as well as getting started with the Jisc Discovery Tool.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: What is Analysis?: 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; Learning Outcomes often ask students to 'analyse', and marker feedback often indicates that more analysis is required. But what does this mean in practice? Attend this workshop to find out.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Library Search: 6pm - 6:30pm; Online via MS Teams; This session will help you to familiarise yourself with some of the resources you can use when writing your assignments. You will learn how to find a book, an eBook and a journal article using Library Search and its AI Research Assistant.

Karaoke: 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!

Wed 14th October

FREE POOL + CHEAP AS CHIPS!: 4pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; FREE POOL and EVERYTHING 25% OFF!!!

FACS Weekly Gathering!: 5pm - 6pm; Weekly gathering for the collective of forensic students and anyone who wants to get involved, will you be joining next time?!

DJ Open Deck Night: 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer

Thu 15th October

Digital Skills workshop: Digital Induction Essentials: 10am - 10:30am; Online via MS Teams; This session will introduce the key platforms you will use throughout your academic journey at the University of Staffordshire, and how to navigate them effectively.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Critical Writing: 11am - 11:45am; Online via MS Teams; Develop your ability to write critically. This means learning to use the literature to support the arguments and assumptions you want to make in your writing.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Planning your Research Project: 3pm - 3:45pm; Online via MS Teams; A research project usually involves an investigation into a topic related to your subject area. It might be primary or secondary research. This workshop will help you to plan how to approach this assignment.

Darts Competition: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; only £1 entry, winner takes all

Pool Competition: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!

Fri 16th October

Mine-Craft Social: 6pm - 10pm; T003/4. Beacon Building; A minceraft arts and craft session

Rock and Metal Night: 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge ST4 2DE; Student DJs playing all your favourites from Classic rock anthems to current floorfillers

Mon 19th October

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Library Search Advanced: 11am - 11:45am; Online via MS Teams; This session shows you how to search so results are more specific to the topics you're researching. You will also learn how to save searches and pin your favourites to come back to. You will also be shown additional features of Library Search.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Things to do Before you Hand In your Assignment: 3pm - 3:45pm; Online via MS Teams; If you find assignments challenging, or you want to know how to develop academic writing skills, then this is the workshop for you. It covers the main issues that students receive feedback about, and offers hints and tips to develop these positively.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Library Search Advanced: 6pm - 6:45pm; Online via MS Teams; This session shows you how to search so results are more specific to the topics you're researching. You will also learn how to save searches and pin your favourites to come back to. You will also be shown additional features of Library Search.

Bingo!: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; Cash and on-the-spot prizes to be won! Plus special rounds and an all NEW CASH ACCUMULATOR!

Tue 20th October

Digital Skills workshop: Digital Collaboration Essentials: 10am - 10:30am; Online via MS Teams; Communicating and collaborating effectively are essential skills for successful study. These skills enable you to share documents, work efficiently with others, and coordinate project deadlines, helping your group stay organised and on track.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Academic Writing: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; Academic writing can be daunting when you start university. But help is at hand! This workshop covers the dos and don'ts of academic writing and explains how to adopt the right style.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Presentations: 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; It is common for you to be asked to create a presentation instead of write an essay or report. This workshop explores what this involves and how to prepare for, plan, practice and present this style of assignment.

Karaoke: 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!

Wed 21st October

Digital Skills workshop: AI Ethics, Bias and More!: 2pm - 3pm; Online via MS Teams; Delve deeper into AI's influence on information. Explore how AI shapes narratives and learn strategies for critical thinking in the digital age. Join us for an enlightening session on discerning truth from falsehood in today's complex landscape.

FREE POOL + CHEAP AS CHIPS!: 4pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; FREE POOL and EVERYTHING 25% OFF!!!

FACS Weekly Gathering!: 5pm - 6pm; Weekly gathering for the collective of forensic students and anyone who wants to get involved, will you be joining next time?!

DJ Open Deck Night: 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer

Thu 22nd October

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Reflective Writing: 11am - 11:45am; Online via MS Teams; The session will explore the use of reflective models and how to plan and structure a piece of reflective writing. In addition, it will reveal common problems with reflective writing and highlight good practice to help maximise your marks.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Doing a Literature Review: 3pm - 3:45pm; Online via MS Teams; Literature reviews are often required for longer pieces of work such as dissertations and Final Year Projects. This workshop will help you understand what a literature review is and how to approach this effectively.

Darts Competition: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; only £1 entry, winner takes all

Pool Competition: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!

Fri 23rd October

Hobby Share Social: 6pm - 10pm; CA231, Catalyst; The perfect opportunity to show off your hobbies and skills!

Bar Stock Exchange Night: 8pm - midnight; Ember Lounge; Keep your eyes on the screen. Once the price drops, head for the bar!

Mon 26th October

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Academic Reading: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; This beginner's workshop will show you how to locate resources and then what to do with them - you'll understanding how to effectively take notes, reference material and how evidencing claims you make in your assignments is vital.

Digital Skills workshop: Creating Digital Content with Impact: 2pm - 3pm; Online via MS Teams; In today’s digital landscape, the ability to create compelling content is crucial for effective communication, marketing, and brand building. This workshop showcases some applications to craft engaging digital content across various platforms.

Library and Academic Skills workshops: Study Hacks: Tips for Success at University: 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; Study at university can be overwhelming but there are hacks (things you can do, and tools you can use) to make it easier. These include tips and tools to help with reading, writing, planning and organising, collaborating with others and more.

Bingo!: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; Cash and on-the-spot prizes to be won! Plus special rounds and an all NEW CASH ACCUMULATOR!

Tue 27th October

Digital Skills workshop: Digital balance: Taking Care in a Connected World: 10am - 10:45am; Online via MS Teams; This workshop focuses on digital wellness, helping participants develop a healthy relationship with tech to avoid burnout, reduce stress, and improve mental and physical health. Learn how to manage screen time, maintain focus and healthier habits.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Planning and Time Management: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; Do you sometimes lack focus and not leave sufficient time for important things? If so, you need to learn how to recognise your avoidance activities and take control. This workshop discusses strategies you could use to ensure you prioritise tasks.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Tackling an Assignment: 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; This workshop will help you to consider how to effectively approach your assignment and understand what is required.

Karaoke: 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!

Wed 28th October

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Library Search: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; This session will help you to familiarise yourself with some of the resources you can use when writing your assignments. You will learn how to find a book, an eBook and a journal article using Library Search and its AI Research Assistant.

FREE POOL + CHEAP AS CHIPS!: 4pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; FREE POOL and EVERYTHING 25% OFF!!!

FACS Weekly Gathering!: 5pm - 6pm; Weekly gathering for the collective of forensic students and anyone who wants to get involved, will you be joining next time?!

DJ Open Deck Night: 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Show off your DJ skills, or come and watch what talent Staffs has to offer

Thu 29th October

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Planning your Search Strategy: 3pm - 3:45pm; Online via MS Teams; This session will help you to search for literature systematically. If you need to plan your search for a research project or literature review, then this workshop is for you.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Tackling an Assignment: 6pm - 6:30pm; Online via MS Teams; This workshop will help you to consider how to effectively approach your assignment and understand what is required.

Darts Competition: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; only £1 entry, winner takes all

Pool Competition: 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!

Fri 30th October

Spooky Social: 6pm - 10pm; T003/4. Beacon Building; A night full of snacks, crafts, music and costumes!

Sat 31st October

Fright Night!: 11pm - 4am; LRV ST4 2DF; It's the biggest night of the year! Celebrate Halloween in the LRV!

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