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Events in April

Forthcoming Events

Wed 1st April

Cosplay & Crafts Weekly Session: 3pm - 5pm; Beacon, T005; Join the Cosplay and Crafts Society for our regular weekly meetup where we will learn about & demo cosplay, craft and convention! Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned veteran, there's something for you!

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

Sonic Society Regular Session: 6pm - 9pm; 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! *Event may change*

Staffs Snow - Weekly Session: 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!

Thu 2nd April

Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 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

Dead by Daylight Weekly game night: 6:30pm - 9pm

Fri 3rd April

Disabled Students Weekly Social: 6pm - 9pm; Catalyst Building (Stoke Campus); Weekly socials covering all kinds of topics from bingo, social games, logo competitions and more

Mon 6th April

Life Drawing Weekly Session: 6:15pm - 8:15pm; K020 Dwight

Wed 8th April

Cosplay & Crafts Weekly Session: 3pm - 5pm; Beacon, T005; Join the Cosplay and Crafts Society for our regular weekly meetup where we will learn about & demo cosplay, craft and convention! Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned veteran, there's something for you!

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

Sonic Society Regular Session: 6pm - 9pm; 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! *Event may change*

Staffs Snow - Weekly Session: 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!

Thu 9th April

Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 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

Fri 10th April

Disabled Students Weekly Social: 6pm - 9pm; Catalyst Building (Stoke Campus); Weekly socials covering all kinds of topics from bingo, social games, logo competitions and more

Sat 11th April

Mind, Body and Spirit Fair: 10am - 5pm; Leek Road Venue; Discover holistic wellness through inspiring talks on mindfulness, spirituality, and health

Mon 13th April

Library and Academic Skills workshop: AI, ChatGPT and Academia: 11am - noon; 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. Advance booking is required.

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.

Life Drawing Weekly Session: 6:15pm - 8:15pm; K020 Dwight

Invasion: 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; RAMS Weekly meetup in Ember! Each week has a different theme and activity so keep an eye on our socials Discord Link: https://discord.gg/tFyVAbBA

Tue 14th April

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Online Training and Support: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; When you think of library resources you probably think of books and journal articles. But the library provides access to more than these! Attend this workshop to find out how resources like Box of Broadcasts and Kanopy can help you.

Officers on Tour!: 1pm - 3pm; Stoke Campus; Have a question or concern? Or just want a chat? Your Officer Team is on Tour, and ready to hear your thoughts!

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Things to do before you hand in your assignment: 3pm - 3:45pm; Online via MS Teams; If you are finding assignments challenging then this is the workshop for you. It covers the main issues that students receive feedback about, and offers hints and tips that can be used to develop these areas positively. Advance booking 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 15th April

Cosplay & Crafts Weekly Session: 3pm - 5pm; Beacon, T005; Join the Cosplay and Crafts Society for our regular weekly meetup where we will learn about & demo cosplay, craft and convention! Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned veteran, there's something for you!

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Reflective writing: 3pm - 3:45pm; 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, an Academic Librarian and Skills Tutor will reveal common problems with reflective writing and highlight good practice.

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

Rep Social: 4pm - 7pm; Ember Sideroom

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

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

Sonic Society Regular Session: 6pm - 9pm; 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! *Event may change*

Staffs Snow - Weekly Session: 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!

Games Night: Finale: 7:30pm - 11pm; TBC

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

Thu 16th April

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. Advance booking is required.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: AI Part 2 - Misinformation, Disinformation and More!: 3pm - 3:45pm; Online via MS Teams; Delve deeper into AI's influence on information with "AI Part 2: Misinformation, Disinformation and More!" Explore how AI shapes narratives and learn strategies for critical thinking in the digital age. Advanced booking is required.

Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 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

Life Drawing Weekly Session: 6:15pm - 8:15pm; K020 Dwight

Fri 17th April

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. Advance booking is required.

Disabled Students Weekly Social: 6pm - 9pm; Catalyst Building (Stoke Campus); Weekly socials covering all kinds of topics from bingo, social games, logo competitions and more

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

Indie Night: 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Request-friendly alternative music night.

Mon 20th April

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Managing your Digital Identity: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; Explore what it means to have a digital identity and discover practical ways to enhance and improve your online presence.

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Coping with Exams: 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; Many students get stressed or worried whilst studying and revising for their exams. This is understandable as exam results can have an direct impact on your grades. Advance booking is required.

Life Drawing Weekly Session: 6:15pm - 8:15pm; K020 Dwight

Tue 21st April

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Acting on feedback: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; This workshop will help you to improve your grades by raising your awareness of your strengths and areas for development. Advance booking is required.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Creating Digital Content with Impact: 3pm - 3:30pm; 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.

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 22nd April

Diversity in Tech Conference: 1pm - 5pm; You are invited. Keep an eye out...

Cosplay & Crafts Weekly Session: 3pm - 5pm; Beacon, T005; Join the Cosplay and Crafts Society for our regular weekly meetup where we will learn about & demo cosplay, craft and convention! Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned veteran, there's something for you!

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Critical writing: 3pm - 3:45pm; 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. Advance booking is required.

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

Rep Council: 4pm - 6pm; The September Room

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

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

Sonic Society Regular Session: 6pm - 9pm; 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! *Event may change*

Staffs Snow - Weekly Session: 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!

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

Thu 23rd April

Football Derby: 1:30pm - 4pm; TBC

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. Advance booking is required.

Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 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

Retro Bullseye Night: 6:30pm - 9pm; Ember Lounge; Win some fantastic prizes at our darts-themed quiz night

Fri 24th April

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. Advance booking is required.

Disabled Students Weekly Social: 6pm - 9pm; Catalyst Building (Stoke Campus); Weekly socials covering all kinds of topics from bingo, social games, logo competitions and more

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

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

Mon 27th April

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Using the 'Study Smarter with Technology' guide: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; There is a wide range of tools which you can use to help you study effectively. These include tools to help with reading, writing, text-to-speech, planning and organising, collaborating with others and more.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Library Search: Basic: 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; There is a wide range of resources available to you in print and online via University of Staffordshire Library. This session will help you to find some of the resources you can use when writing your assignments: books, eBooks and journal articles.

Weekly Session: 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!

Life Drawing Weekly Session: 6:15pm - 8:15pm; K020 Dwight

Tue 28th April

Leadership Race - VOTING OPEN: 28th April 10am - 1st May midnight; online; VOTE NOW FOR YOUR OFFICERS, REPS AND STUDENT GROUP LEADERS

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. Advance booking is required.

Officers on Tour!: 1pm - 4pm; Stoke Campus; Have a question or concern? Or just want a chat? Your Officer Team is on Tour, and ready to hear your thoughts!

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Referencing basics: 3pm - 3:30pm; 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.

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 29th April

Library and Academic Skills workshop: From Busy to Balanced with Digital Productivity: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; This workshop is designed to help participants harness the power of digital tools to optimise workflows, manage time effectively, and enhance overall productivity. Advanced booking is required.

Cosplay & Crafts Weekly Session: 3pm - 5pm; Beacon, T005; Join the Cosplay and Crafts Society for our regular weekly meetup where we will learn about & demo cosplay, craft and convention! Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned veteran, there's something for you!

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.

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

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

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

Sonic Society Regular Session: 6pm - 9pm; 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! *Event may change*

Staffs Snow - Weekly Session: 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!

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

Thu 30th April

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Tackling an assignment: 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; This workshop will help you to consider how to effectively approach your assignment and understand what is required. Advance booking is required.

Menstrual Health Support Group: 1pm - 2pm; R314 - the Science Centre, Leek Road

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Reflective writing: 3pm - 3:45pm; 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, an Academic Librarian and Skills Tutor will reveal common problems with reflective writing and highlight good practice.

Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 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

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