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Sun 24th September
Speedquizzing
6pm - 9pm
Ember Lounge
Ember Lounge's weekly quiz showdown returns!
Mon 25th September
Breakfast!
8am - 9:30am
The Atrium, BHL
Join us for a free breakfast!
Breakfast Club + Campus Orientation
9am - 10am
London - Reload Café
Join us for tea, coffee, and pastries in Reload Café from 9am with the Students’ Union’s various activities each day throughout Welcome Week
'Pop up' Careers
10am - noon
Science Centre
‘Welcome to Careers, your future awaits!’ Come and discuss what support is offered and enjoy 'Spin the Wheel' our free game to play!
'Pop up' Wellbeing
10am - noon
Ember square
Come on over to the Wellbeing stand where we will be giving out information about our Wellbeing service plus cards and freebies available
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Tackling an assignment
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Get to know your Union!
11:30am - 1pm
The Atrium, BHL
Get to know everything Union!
Giant Jenga
11:30am - 12:30pm
Catalyst fronts ( if raining inside the Hall)
Test your nerves in our Giant game of Jenga just outside the Catalyst from 11.30 - 12.30
FIFA Tournament
noon - 2pm
London - Esports Arena
Enjoy FIFA? Come test your mettle against other students down in the arena to see who's the best! The best players from across the week will get to play in the finals on Friday.
Meet Your Student Services
noon - 4pm
London - Reception & Student Space Area
Come and meet your Student Services.
OMG Roadshow
noon - 3pm
Outside Catalyst
Come on down and chat with the OMG team, we've got lots of opportunities for you to get involved.
'Pop up' Edge Intro
noon - 2pm
Science Centre
An introduction to your free enrichment programme. Come to discuss over at the Science Centre from 12:00 Where we'll show you how to earn points to win Prizes
'Pop up' Money and Guidance Stafford
noon - 1:30pm
Stafford Campus Stairwell E BHL
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name. Stafford Campus
Speed Pool Tournament
noon - 2pm
London - Reload Café
How fast can you pot all the balls on our pool table? The player with the fastest time wins a prize!
'Pop up' Money and Guidance
2pm - 4pm
Science Centre
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name.
Bubble Football
3pm - 9pm
Large 3G pitch
You get in the bubble and pretend to play football while accidently on-purpose bouncing off everyone else!
Lets Get Sorted! Your Advice Service
3pm - 4pm
Library - Blackheath Lane
Your Students' Union Coordinator is here to answer your burning questions!
Introduction to the Project Earth Society
4pm - 5pm
online
Online introduction to the Project Earth Society ??
Mini Figures Society & Pokémon Society Meet-Up
4pm - 5pm
London - Reload Café
Come and Meet the Mini figures Society and Pokemon Society!
Poker & Board Games Night
5pm - 7pm
London - Reload Café
Come and play in our poker night taster session run by our society What a Top Deck! Entry is free and snacks will be provided.
Yu-gi-oh! Society Casual Meet Up/Tournament
5pm - 10pm
Join our discord to find out more: https://discord.gg/7DwkjrUdvf
Suua Muay Thai
6pm - 7pm
Get involved with Suua Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing) here in Stoke-on-Trent!
Misfit
11pm - 3am
LRV
Join us for Rock/Metal/AlternativeJ-Pop/K-Pop Night
Tue 26th September
Breakfast!
8am - 9:30am
The Atrium, BHL
Join us for a free breakfast!
Breakfast Club + Meet Your Officer
9am - 10am
London - Reload Café
Join us for tea, coffee, and pastries in Reload Café from 9am with the Students’ Union’s various activities each day throughout Welcome Week
'Pop up' Transition and Belonging
10am - noon
Science Centre
Come down to the Transition and Belonging stall, today we have a prize-winning game Higher or Lower cards FREE to play. See you in the Science Centre!
'Pop up' Wellbeing
10am - noon
Ember square
Come on over to the Wellbeing stand where we will be giving out information about our Wellbeing service plus cards and freebies available
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Blackboard
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
FIFA Tournament
noon - 2pm
London - Esports Arena
Enjoy FIFA? Come test your mettle against other students down in the arena to see who's the best! The best players from across the week will get to play in the finals on Friday.
Meet Your Student Services
noon - 4pm
London - Reception & Student Space Area
Come and meet your Student Services.
OMG Roadshow
noon - 3pm
Ember square
Come on down and chat with the OMG team, we've got lots of opportunities for you to get involved.
Speed Pool Tournament
noon - 2pm
London - Reload Café
How fast can you pot all the balls on our pool table? The player with the fastest time wins a prize!
Staffs Makes: Coffee, Cake & Crafting
noon - 1:30pm
TBC
Come and Chill with some Crafting!
'Pop up' Money and Guidance
2pm - 4pm
Ember square
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name.
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Academic writing
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Here East Scavenger Hunt!
3:30pm - 7pm
London - Games Lab 1
Join us on a fun activity on a scavenger hunt around the campus, Here East and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Find the clues, solve the puzzles and win prizes!
Walk around the nature reserve
4pm - 4:30pm
Verve
Let's take in the breath taking scenery that the campus has to offer! Meet at the Verve on Tuesday 26th September at 4pm.
Paramedic Soc. Get to know each other!
5pm - 8pm
Ember Lounge
Meet us at ember lounge to have a chat, a few drinks and meet everyone. let’s kick the year of to a great start !!!
Entrepreneurial Marketing Masterclass
5:30pm - 7:30pm
online
This 2-hour masterclass will cover: An overview of digital marketing What does it mean to market Online and offline marketing channels and their benefits Key digital marketing objectives for SMEs How to price and promote a product
GiaG: StaffsDJ Open Decks
6pm - 9pm
Cadman Building - C115
Come and have a go at mixing, or just chill and listen to some good music! Equipment and guidance available for free; no genre restrictions or experience required :)
Lets Get Sorted! Your Advice Service
6pm - 7pm
MS Teams
Your Students' Union Coordinator is here to answer your burning questions!
Reenactment craft give it a go session
7pm - 10pm
Mellor Main Entrance craft space
Try crafts related to authentic re-enactment
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 27th September
'Pop up' Wellbeing
8am - 9:30am
Stafford Campus Stairwell E BHL
Come on over to the Wellbeing stand where we will be giving out information about our Wellbeing service plus cards and freebies available Stafford Campus
Breakfast Club
9am - 10am
London - Reload Café
Join us for tea, coffee, and pastries in Reload Café from 9am with the Students’ Union’s various activities each day throughout Welcome Week
CPR & Defibrillator Awareness
9:30am - 3:30pm
Stoke Campus
Did you know that if someone suffers a cardiac arrest outside a hospital and receives CPR from someone at the scene, they are two to three times more likely to survive? If someone collapsed in front of you, would you know what to do?
OMG Roadshow
10:30am - 3:30pm
Outside Catalyst
Come on down and chat with the OMG team, we've got lots of opportunities for you to get involved.
Welcome Fair
10:30am - 3:30pm
LRV - Sports Hall - Catalyst
Join clubs and societies, meet university services and grab some freebies!
Union Picnic!
11:30am - 1:30pm
Garden Space, BHL
Come and relax in the Garden space with some traditional picnic snacks!
Charity Bake Sale for National Breastfeeding Week
noon - 1:30pm
The Atrium, Centre for Health Innovation, Stafford
The Children's Nursing Team at the Centre for Health Innovation are hosting a charity bake sale for National Breastfeeding Week. There will be a bake sale, tombola, guess the sweets in the jar and more.
FIFA Tournament
noon - 2pm
London - Esports Arena
Enjoy FIFA? Come test your mettle against other students down in the arena to see who's the best! The best players from across the week will get to play in the finals on Friday.
Freshers Fest 2023
noon - 4pm
Here East Yard
Join students from across all the universities on the Here East Campus.
Meet Your Student Services
noon - 4pm
London - Reception & Student Space Area
Come and meet your Student Services.
Parkworks Skating
noon - 3pm
'Pop up' Edge Intro Stafford
noon - 1:30pm
Stafford Campus Stairwell E BHL
An introduction to your free enrichment programme. Come to discuss over at Stairwell E Where we'll show you how to earn points and win Prizes
Speed Pool Tournament
noon - 2pm
London - Reload Café
How fast can you pot all the balls on our pool table? The player with the fastest time wins a prize!
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Planning and time management
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Super Smash Bros Tournament
4pm - 6pm
London - Esports Arena
Join Press Start, our fighting game society, in an all-out Smash Ultimate tournament in our arena! Feel free to come and cheer on your friends or participate yourself!
Yu-gi-oh! Society Casual Meet Up/Tournament
5pm - 10pm
Flaxman L518
Join our discord to find out more: https://discord.gg/7DwkjrUdvf
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Academic writing
6pm - 6:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Quiz Night
6:30pm - 9pm
Ember Lounge
Join us in the Ember Lounge for our annual Quiz Night!
Paradox Game Night
7pm - 11pm
Mellor S102
Come join for the largest (and smallest) paradox event in Staffordshire university! Snacks included!
New Vic Theatre - Ralph McTell
7:30pm - 11pm
New Vic Theatre - Etruria Rd, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0JG
Ralph McTell is the composer of the Ivor Novello award-winning, international hit song and buskers favourite Streets of London. The performance will feature plenty of songs from his 50+ year career in addition to showcasing some of his work
LRV Presents... Back 2 School
11pm - 3am
LRV
LRV's going back 2 school and so are you!
Thu 28th September
Breakfast Club + Sustainability Challenge
9am - 10am
London - Reload Café
Join us for tea, coffee, and pastries in Reload Café from 9am with the Students’ Union’s various activities each day throughout Welcome Week
Introduction to Project Management Masterclass
9:30am - 11:30am
This masterclass will provide learners with a comprehensive overview of Project Management. Relevant for any project in any area of business, the masterclass covers the pragmatic skills and techniques necessary for effective project delivery.
Art Riot Collective Morning sessions
10am - noon
Henrion Gallery
Their mission :develop a community of Disabled & Neuro divergent Artists & supporters, offering a creative space where people can learn and grow artistically & socially. The sessions will be run in collaboration with the Disability Students Network.
'Pop up' Money and Guidance
10am - noon
Science Centre
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name.
Vintage Fair with clothing, books and vinyl!
10am - 4pm
LRV
Grab yourself a vintage bargain!
Stafford Welcome Fair
10:30am - 3:30pm
Atrium
Clubs and societies, University services and more.
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Referencing basics
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Stafford campus Welcomes the ZEN project
11am - 5pm
Stafford Campus BHL Ambulance Bay
A Day of guided Zen Sessions to help you into to your new academic year, focusing on helping to lower stress and anxiety levels, and helping you to feel a sense of belonging. Involving a mixture of guided mediation and Visualisation,
Tepee Central 'A Peace of Home'
11am - 1pm
Tepee Central
A Peace of Home! We know moving to Uni can be a big deal so here’s just a small way to begin to affirm that you made the right decision.
Galliford Try Pop-Up Stand: Learn more about the Station Road and College Road new travel corridor
28th September 11:30am - 29th September 2pm
The Catalyst entrance foyer, Leek Road site, Stoke-on-Trent
Drop into The Catalyst to learn more about the re-development of Station Road and College Road and planned disruption to routes in the local area in this pop-up stand hosted by Galliford Try.
FIFA Tournament
noon - 2pm
London - Esports Arena
Enjoy FIFA? Come test your mettle against other students down in the arena to see who's the best! The best players from across the week will get to play in the finals on Friday.
Meet Your Student Services
noon - 4pm
London - Reception & Student Space Area
Come and meet your Student Services.
Speed Pool Tournament
noon - 2pm
London - Reload Café
How fast can you pot all the balls on our pool table? The player with the fastest time wins a prize!
Art Riot Collective Afternoon sessions
12:30pm - 4pm
Henrion Gallery
Art Riot Collective's mission is to develop a community of Disabled and Neuro divergent Artists and supporters, providing access to high quality creative practice, connections and cultural spaces.
'Pop up' Wellbeing
2pm - 4pm
Science Centre
Come on over to the Wellbeing stand where we will be giving out information about our Wellbeing service plus cards and freebies available
Outdoor life drawing/painting
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Science Centre
Create your very own Canvas painting to keep for your dorms or home. Join the team at the Science Center on Thursday 28th September at 2:30pm. All equipment is provided.
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Blackboard
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
7-a-side League Give it a go
4pm - 6pm
SSMSC - Astro
Interested in trying 7-a-side? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Dodgeball Give it a Go
4pm - 5pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Dodgeball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
International Hang Outs
4pm - 6pm
Verve
Come chill and play all sorts of games (board games, card games, video games) with fellow students. Whether you are a home or international student, everyone is welcome!
Movie Society Night
4pm - 7pm
London - Esports Arena
Come along and meet our Movie Society!
Table Tennis Give it a go
4pm - 5pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Table Tennis? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Badminton Give it a go
5pm - 6:30pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Badminton? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Zumba Give it a go
5pm - 6pm
LRV
Interested in trying Zumba? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Pokémon Society: Give it a Go Session
6pm - 9pm
T005 - Beacon Building
New uni year, new committee and members! Come and get to know your fellow Pokémon fans, no membership needed!
Main Meeting (Give It A Go)
6:30pm - 9pm
CA203, Catalyst Building
We'll be having an introductory talk titled 'What is the Christian Union?' for our first main meeting of the year!
Women's Volleyball Give it a go
6:30pm - 7:30pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Mixed Hockey Give it a go
7pm - 8pm
SSMSC - Astro
Interested in trying Hockey? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Men's Volleyball Give it a go
7:30pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
LRV's Bingo Night!
8pm - midnight
LRV
Get ready for BINGOOOOOO!
Mixed Lacrosse Give it a go
8pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Astro
Interested in trying Lacrosse? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Men's Basketball Give it a go
9pm - 10:30pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Basketball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Fri 29th September
Galliford Try Pop-Up Stand: Learn more about the Station Road and College Road new travel corridor
28th September 11:30am - 29th September 2pm
The Catalyst entrance foyer, Leek Road site, Stoke-on-Trent
Drop into The Catalyst to learn more about the re-development of Station Road and College Road and planned disruption to routes in the local area in this pop-up stand hosted by Galliford Try.
'Pop up' Wellbeing
8am - 9:30am
Stafford Campus Stairwell E BHL
Come on over to the Wellbeing stand where we will be giving out information about our Wellbeing service plus cards and freebies available Stafford Campus for Breakfast
Breakfast Club + Meet Your Networks
9am - 10am
London - Reload Café
Join us for tea, coffee, and pastries in Reload Café from 9am with the Students’ Union’s various activities each day throughout Welcome Week
Spill The Tea With the Officer Team!
9am - 11am
Verve
Tepee Central Chaplaincy & Chill
9am - noon
Tepee Central
Come on over to Tepee Central to 'Get to know your Vic'
'Pop up' Money and Guidance
10am - noon
Ember square
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name.
Clubs & Societies Fair - Meet Your Student Union - Networks - Sports
noon - 4pm
London - Reload Café
Come and meet your Clubs & Societies, Students Union, Networks and Sports. In Reload Café (3rd floor) from 12pm-4pm!
Ember Lounge BBQ
noon - 4pm
Ember Lounge
Fancy a burger or a hot dog? follow your nose!
FIFA Tournament - FINAL
noon - 2pm
London - Esports Arena
Enjoy FIFA? Come test your mettle against other students down in the arena to see who's the best! The best players from across the week will get to play in the finals on Friday.
Join a Union! RCN & Unison Visit
noon - 1:30pm
The Atrium
Get involved and join a Union!
'Pop up' Edge Intro
noon - 2pm
Science Centre
An introduction to your free enrichment programme. Come to discuss over at the Science Centre from 12:00 Where we'll show you how to earn points and win Prizes
'Pop up' Money and Guidance
noon - 1:30pm
Stafford Campus Stairwell E BHL
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name. Stafford Campus
'Pop up' Transition and Belonging
noon - 2pm
Ember square
Come down to the Transition and Belonging stall today. We have a prize winning game 'Higher or Lower' cards FREE to play. See you in the Gazebo on Ember Square!
Speed Pool Tournament - FINAL
noon - 2pm
London - Reload Café
How fast can you pot all the balls on our pool table? The player with the fastest time wins a prize!
Tepee Central 'Commuters Lunch Club'
noon - 2pm
Tepee Central
Tepee Central presents the Commuters Lunch Club
Give it a go Session
1:30pm - 3pm
L414 Flaxman Building
Our give it a go session for an introduction to our society! :)
Swimming
1:45pm - 4:15pm
SSMSC - Fenton Manor
Interested in trying Swimming? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear. Student Card must be shown
Clay Crafting
2pm - 5pm
T005
Clay Crafting session!
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Online Training and Support
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Men's Volleyball
3pm - 5pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Men's Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Women's Volleyball
3pm - 5pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Women's Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
End of Welcome Week Party
4pm - 8pm
London - First Floor
Celebrate the End of Welcome Week with a Bang!
Cheerleading Give it a go
5pm - 7pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Cheerleading? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Jiu Jitsu
5pm - 7pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Jiu Jitsu? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Mountaineering Give it a go
5pm - 7pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Mountaineering? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
ACS Meet & Greet
6pm - 9pm
Beacon Building T003/4
This the perfect opportunity to meet new people and make some friends. So show up, participate and have fun!
Folklore Society Give it a Go
6pm - 8pm
Reslife Gardens
Learn all about local folklore in our first event of the year - Folk-on-Trent (get it?)
OMG Roadshow
6pm - 9pm
Catalyst Hall
Come on down and chat with the OMG team, we've got lots of opportunities for you to get involved.
Table Tennis
6pm - 8pm
SSMSC - LRV
Interested in trying Table Tennis? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Welcome to Britain
6pm - 9pm
Catalyst Hall
Welcome to Britain The International team would like to invite you to share the joy with us at our ‘Welcome to Britain’ celebration. There will be plenty of activities to keep you entertained all evening. Friday 29th September, 6pm, Catalyst Hall
Women's Football
6pm - 10pm
SSMSC - Grass Pitch
Interested in trying Women's Football? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Q&A Night
6:30pm - 9pm
Digital Kiln, Mellor Building
An exciting chance to ask a panel of Christian speakers all of your burning questions about the faith!
Netball
7pm - 8pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Netball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Ultimate Frisbee
8pm - 10pm
SSMSC - Grass Pitch
Interested in trying Ultimate Frisbee? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Women's Basketball
8pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Women's Basketball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Desi Disco
9pm - 1am
Verve
Men's Futsal
9pm - 10:30pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Men's Futsal? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sat 30th September
Hanley Park Run
9am - 11am
Hanley Park
Join like minded people at Hanley parkrun: Run, jog, walk, volunteer
Give it a go Mixed Volleyball
10am - noon
ssmsc- Sports Centre Sports Hall
Interested in trying Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Get to Know Stoke Walk
10:30am - 2pm
Join us for a walk around campus and visit nearby useful places to know for students. If it's your first time in Stoke, this is the event for you!
Board and card games in the tepee
11am - 3pm
Tepee, Leek Road campus
Join us in the tepee for a variety of fun board games and card games
Give it a Go Men's Football
11am - 2pm
SSMSC- Astro
Interested in trying Football? To register for this please come and see us at the sports fair on 27th Sept in the Sports Hall. Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Table tennis
noon - 2pm
ssmsc- Sports Hall
Interested in trying Table Tennis? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Capture the Flag/Give it a Go
1pm - 5:30pm
Hanley Park
Capture the Flag in Hanley Park
Give it a Mixed Pickleball
2pm - 4pm
ssmsc- Sports Centre Sports Hall
Interested in trying Pickleball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Give it a Go Dodgeball
4pm - 6pm
ssmsc- Sports Centre Sports Hall
Interested in trying Dodgeball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
OMG Roadshow
4pm - 6pm
Leek Road Tepee
Come on down and chat with the OMG team, we've got lots of opportunities for you to get involved.
Give it a Go Lacrosse (mixed)
5pm - 6pm
SSMSC- Astro
Interested in trying Lacrosse? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
An Evening with the Assassins
6pm - 8pm
Ember Lounge
Come have a pint with some Assassins as we discuss what it is we do
Verve Games Night
6pm - 10pm
Verve
Board games, video games, table top and more!
Midnight Crafts
10pm - 1am
LRV & VERVE
Midnight crafting in the Tepee!
Sun 1st October
Cheerleading Give it a go
10am - noon
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Cheerleading? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Jiu Jitsu
10am - noon
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Jiu Jitsu? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Men's Football Trials
11am - 2pm
SSMSC - Grass Pitch
Interested in joining the football team? Come down to our football trials. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear. Please register your interest at the Sports Fair
Welcome walk
11am - noon
Tepee Catalyst Fronts
Meet at 11am at Tepee Central. Finishing at 12pm at The Green House, Royal Doulton (RD10) for tea and toast. Join us for a very gentle Sunday stroll around our beautiful on-site nature reserve. T
Wolstanton Retail Park Trip
11am - 3pm
Retail Park Trip!
Ultimate Frisbee
noon - 1pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Ultimate Frisbee? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Women's Basketball
1pm - 2pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Women's Basketball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
American Football
2pm - 5pm
SSMSC - Astro
Interested in trying American Football? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Men's Basketball
2pm - 3:30pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Men's Basketball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Women's Futsal
3:30pm - 5pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Women's Futsal? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Badminton
5pm - 7pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Badminton? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Give It a Go - Fight Club
5pm - 9pm
S500 (Mellor Building)
A free event to come and try out Fight Club, whether you play fighting games regularly or are simply curious.
Women's Rugby
5pm - 7pm
SSMSC - Grass Pitch
Interested in trying Women's Rugby? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
SpeedQuizzing
6pm - 9pm
Ember Lounge
Ember's weekly quiz showdown!
Men's Rugby
7pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Grass Pitch
Interested in trying Men's Rugby? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Mixed Netball
7pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Mixed Netball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Women's Football
7pm - 8pm
SSMSC - Astro
Interested in trying Women's Football? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Mixed Hockey
8pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Astro
Interested in trying Mixed Hockey? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Mon 2nd October
Tepee Central Library, Books and Chill
9am - 3:30pm
Tepee Central
Come on over to Tepee Central and celebrate World Book Day with the Library team and the Cosy Book Club!
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Using Library Search (Basic)
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
International: Plant a Seed
1pm - 2pm
Science Centre
Plant a seed. A tiny seedling that will take root and develop into a strong, healthy plant. Sound familiar? Come along to the Science Centre at 10am and plant a seed. All equipment will be provided.
Mountaineering Give it a go
5:30pm - 8pm
Kilnworx (Meet at Sports Centre)
Interested in trying Mountaineering? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Snowsports Give it a Go
5:30pm - 8pm
Stoke Ski Centre (Meet at Ember)
Snowsports club are riding the slopes and you're invited!
Darts Club Welcome Event
6pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
Welcome event for any and all interested in darts or having a social drink with friendly people. All skill levels welcome.
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Blackboard
6pm - 6:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Suua Muay Thai
6pm - 7pm
Get involved with Suua Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing) here in Stoke-on-Trent!
Arts & Crafts Night
6:30pm - 9pm
Express your creativity at our Arts + Crafts Night, featuring a special testimony from a committee member! Supplies provided :)
New Vic Theatre - Buddy Holly and the Cricketers
7:30pm - 11pm
New Vic Theatre - Etruria Rd, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0JG
This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.
R.A.M.S. "Give It A Go!" INVASION
10pm - 1am
Verve
Come Give It A Go! R.A.M.S. is hosting a FREE INVASION event. Come along for the music, drinks, good company, and a few games!
RAMS Invasion
10pm - 1am
Verve
The first RAMS Invasion of the year!
Tue 3rd October
Report & Support Tepee Central
9:30am - 3:30pm
Tepee Central
We believe that everyone should have a positive and rewarding experience at university. To Find out more and meet some of our professional experts join us in the Tepee Central on Tuesday 3rd October between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Blackboard
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Critical writing
3pm - 3:45pm
Online via MS Teams
Tie dye
3pm - 4pm
Tuesday 3 October 2023 3pm-4pm Tie Dye. Come along to our free event. You will be given a canvas bag to get creative on. Then once your marvelous creation is complete you get to take it home with you.
Idol Society GIAG session
5pm - 9pm
Flexman L410
Everyone is more then welcome to join us no matter you're a big kpop fan or you just getting ready to know more about it!
Pole & Aerial Give it a Go
5:15pm - 7:15pm
Pole-Fit, Longton, ST3 1HZ
Try your hand at pole & aerial arts, with this free give it a go.
GiaG: StaffsDJ Open Decks
6pm - 9pm
Cadman Building - C115
Come and have a go at mixing, or just chill and listen to some good music! Equipment and guidance available for free; no genre restrictions or experience required :)
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Using Library Search (Basic)
6pm - 6:30pm
Online via MS Teams
International Food Night
6:30pm - 9pm
Come and share an assortment of international food with us, with a talk from one of our church members!
Rock and Roll Bingo
7pm - 9pm
LRV & VERVE
Rock and Roll Bingo in the Tepee!
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 4th October
Tepee Central Mindful Money
9am - noon
Tepee Central
Come along and find out the best money saving tips, budgeting advice and ways to get more for your money from our Money & Guidance team and Students’ Union. Also meet our Sports team who will tell you how you can get involved in sports for free!
Parkworks Skating
noon - 3pm
Tepee Central Careers
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Tepee Central
Careers ‘Employabili-tepee’ Come on over to Tepee Central to get career advice on part time, Volunteering, Graduate?
GIAG Book Club
1:30pm - 3:30pm
L320 Flaxman Building
We read and discuss books we’ve all read over the summer!
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Referencing basics
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Yu-gi-oh! Society Casual Meet Up/Tournament
5pm - 10pm
Flaxman L518
Join our discord to find out more: https://discord.gg/7DwkjrUdvf
SAMS Wednesday Social Give It A Go
6pm - 9pm
Beacon, T002/T004
LRV's Teepee Party!
10pm - 2am
LRV & VERVE
Thu 5th October
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Academic reading
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Friendship Bracelet Making
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Science Centre
Friendship Bracelet Making. Create a fabric friendship bracelet. All equipment needed will be provided and you can take you bracelet away with you!
Idol Society GIAG session
5pm - 9pm
Flexman L410
Everyone is more then welcome to join us no matter you're a big kpop fan or you just getting ready to know more about it!
International Hang Out in SqueezeBox
5pm - 7pm
SqueezeBox
Come and meet with the international network for a chat around free coffee, tea and hot chocolate! The International Engagement Coordinator are here to welcome you and discuss about your experience, and just have a good time!
Cheerleading Pom Give it a go
6pm - 8pm
LRV
Interested in Cheerleading? Come down to our Try Outs. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
GIAG Crafting Session
6pm - 7:30pm
L414 Flaxman Building
We’ll be doing some arts and crafts :)
PLAYember
6pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
Embers big games jam! We have consoles ready, or you can bring your own!
Staffs Poker Weekly
5th October 6pm - 2nd February 11pm
Ember Lounge
Poker weekly tournament
Main Meeting (Give It A Go)
6:30pm - 9pm
Our second main meeting of the year. Our speaker will be answering the question 'What is a Christian?'
Fri 6th October
Global greeting
11am - 3pm
Outside Catalyst
Come meet your Student Union, networks and societies under the teepee and discover all the different services we offer our international students! There will be drinks, foods and games!
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Numeracy
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Pottery Air drying Clay Creations
2pm - 3pm
Catalyst Hall
Pottery making! Get your creative mind open and make your own piece of unique clay pottery.
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Blackboard
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Cheerleading Give it a go
5pm - 7pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Cheerleading? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Mountaineering Give it a go
5pm - 7pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Mountaineering? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
SAMS Anime Event Give It A Go
6pm - 9pm
Beacon, T003/T004
French rugby broadcast
8pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
Come to Ember Lounge and enjoy the live rugby game to support France during the Rugby World Cup! (Or the opponent, at your risks)
Sat 7th October
Hanley Park Run
9am - 11am
Hanley Park
Join like minded people at Hanley parkrun: Run, jog, walk, volunteer
Open Mic Night
6pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge welcome you to Open Mic!
Movie Night
6:30pm - 9pm
Cabana Nights
11pm - 3am
LRV
First Cabana of the year and the vibes are in season! Enjoy a night of Afrobeats, RnB, Hip Hop, Amapiano and more!
Sun 8th October
Cheerleading Give it a go
10am - noon
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Cheerleading? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
SpeedQuizzing
6pm - 9pm
Ember Lounge
Ember Lounge's weekly quiz showdown returns!
Mon 9th October
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Blackboard
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Using Library Search (Advanced)
3pm - 3:45pm
Online via MS Teams
Mountaineering @ Kilnworx
5:30pm - 8pm
Kilnworx - (Meet at Sports centre)
All members are welcome to join us for our weekly Monday session at Kilnworx
Snowsports weekly session
5:30pm - 8pm
Stoke Ski Centre (Meet at Ember)
Snowsports club are riding the slopes and you're invited!
Darts Club Welcome Event
6pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
Welcome event for any and all interested in darts or having a social drink with friendly people. All skill levels welcome.
Suua Muay Thai
6pm - 7pm
Get involved with Suua Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing) here in Stoke-on-Trent!
New Vic Theatre - Rosie Jones - Triple Threat
7:30pm - 11pm
New Vic Theatre - Etruria Rd, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0JG
Rosie Jones is on the road for a UK tour and, boy, she is EXCITED. Join Rosie as she ponders whether she is a national treasure, a little prick, or somewhere in between! This show is guaranteed to be full of unapologetic cheekiness, nonsensical fun
Misfit
11pm - 3am
LRV
Join us for Rock/MetalAlternative/J-Pop/K-Pop Night
Tue 10th October
Library and Academic Skills : Postgraduate Welcome workshop
11am - 11:45am
Online via MS Teams
Meet the Cop Shop
11am - 3pm
Ember square
Meet your campus copper!
Dog De-Stress
noon - 2pm
Library, BHL
This World Mental Health Day your Students' Union is hosting a de-stress event!
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Tackling an assignment
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
GiaG: StaffsDJ Open Decks
6pm - 9pm
Cadman Building - C115
Come and have a go at mixing, or just chill and listen to some good music! Equipment and guidance available for free; no genre restrictions or experience required :)
International Hang Outs : Karaoke
8:30pm - 10:30pm
Ember Lounge
Come and join us at ember to sing at the top of our lungs (or not), have a drink (beer or coke, whatever you prefer) and just hang out! We are a culturally diverse group and welcome anyone, home or international students!
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 11th October
Parkworks Skating
noon - 3pm
GIAG Game Day
1:30pm - 3:30pm
L320 Flaxman Building
A gaming session for everyone to play any kind of games they want. We encourage everyone to bring along any board games, card games or their switches!
Yu-gi-oh! Society Casual Meet Up/Tournament
5pm - 10pm
Flaxman L518
Join our discord to find out more: https://discord.gg/7DwkjrUdvf
Cheerleading Pom Give it a go
6pm - 8pm
LRV
Interested in Cheerleading? Come down to our Try Outs. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Tackling an assignment
6pm - 6:30pm
Online via MS Teams
SAMS Wednesday Social Give It A Go
6pm - 9pm
Beacon, T002/T004
Thu 12th October
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Academic writing
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
EAFC Tournament
1pm - 5pm
R101
Come and challenge a Stoke City player to a game of EAFC
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Why can't I just watch YouTube? (Or...Academic reading for DTA students)
3pm - 4pm
Online via MS Teams
Cheerleading Pom Try Outs
6pm - 8pm
LRV
Interested in Cheerleading? Come down to our Try Outs. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Managing longer documents in Word
6pm - 6:45pm
Online via MS Teams
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Blackboard
6pm - 6:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Staffs Poker Weekly
12th October 6pm - 9th February 11pm
Ember Lounge
Poker weekly tournament
Fri 13th October
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Don't look back in anger (Or...Reflective writing for DTA students)
10am - 11am
Online via MS Teams
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Online Training and Support
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Search Hacking (Or...Using Library Search (Advanced) for DTA students)
3pm - 4pm
Online via MS Teams
Cheerleading Try Outs
5pm - 7pm
Sir Stanley Matthew's Sports Centre
Interested in Cheerleading? Come down to our Try Outs. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Mountaineering @ SSMSC
5pm - 7pm
Sir Stanley Matthew's Sports Centre
You are welcome to join us for our weekly Friday session at Sir Stanley Matthew's Sports Centre
SAMS Anime Event
6pm - 9pm
Beacon, T003/T004
Flashback
11pm - 3am
LRV
The nostalgia hit you've been waiting for!
Sat 14th October
EGX London
7am - 9pm
London
Join us when we visit EGX London, Uk's biggest gaming event
Hanley Park Run
9am - 11am
Hanley Park
Join like minded people at Hanley parkrun: Run, jog, walk, volunteer
PLAYember
6pm - 10pm
Embers big games jam! We have consoles ready, or you can bring your own!
Sun 15th October
Stoke-con-Trent
10am - 4pm
LRV, Catalyst
SpeedQuizzing
6pm - 9pm
Ember Lounge
Ember Lounge's weekly quiz showdown returns!
Mon 16th October
Restart A Heart Day: Learn CPR at the Centre for Health Innovation
9am - 2:15pm
Centre for Health Innovation, Blackheath Lane, Stafford ST18 0Y
Join us at the Centre for Health Innovation for a FREE interactive session designed to give you the skills perform CPR to celebrate 2023 Restart a Heart Day.
Library and Academic Skills workshop : AI, ChatGPT and Academia
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Referencing basics
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Mountaineering @ Kilnworx
5:30pm - 8pm
Kilnworx - (Meet at Sports centre)
All members are welcome to join us for our weekly Monday session at Kilnworx
Snowsports weekly session
5:30pm - 8pm
Stoke Ski Centre (Meet at Ember)
Snowsports club are riding the slopes and you're invited!
Darts Club Welcome Event
6pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
Welcome event for any and all interested in darts or having a social drink with friendly people. All skill levels welcome.
Suua Muay Thai
6pm - 7pm
Get involved with Suua Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing) here in Stoke-on-Trent!
New Vic Theatre - Acceler8 Band
7:30pm - 11pm
New Vic Theatre - Etruria Rd, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0JG
Acceler8 Band (formerly TCTC Group Band and the Co-operative Band, Crewe) have been a well-established group since 1955. Since 2000 the band have competed in the prestigious Championship Section in the Northwest of England
RAMS Invasion
10pm - 1am
Verve
The weekly RAMS invasion in Verve!
Tue 17th October
How to Pitch a Business Idea Masterclass
9:30am - 4pm
This session will equip the founders of an investable idea with the appropriate skills and knowledge required to deliver a successful pitch. Pitching successfully is a key ingredient of the fundraising process.
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Why can't I just do drawing? (Or...Planning and time management for DTA students)
10am - 11am
Online via MS Teams
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Using the 'Study Smarter with Technology' guide
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Maximise Your Money!
noon - 2pm
Union Building Boardroom
Money saving tips and advice!
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Reflective writing
3pm - 3:45pm
Online via MS Teams
GiaG: StaffsDJ Open Decks
6pm - 9pm
Cadman Building - C115
Come and have a go at mixing, or just chill and listen to some good music! Equipment and guidance available for free; no genre restrictions or experience 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 18th October
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Blackboard
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Parkworks Skating
noon - 3pm
Better Staffs Forum - Let's Talk Welcome
1:30pm - 2:30pm
September Room, Students' Union, College Road
Join the Better Staffs Forum to have YOUR say on what happens at Staffs!
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Using Library Search (Basic)
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Yu-gi-oh! Society Casual Meet Up/Tournament
5pm - 10pm
Flaxman L518
Join our discord to find out more: https://discord.gg/7DwkjrUdvf
SAMS Wednesday Social
6pm - 9pm
Beacon, T002/T004
Thu 19th October
Library and Academic Skills : Library Lounge (Virtual Study session)
10am - noon
Online via MS Teams
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Blackboard
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
International Hang Outs
4pm - 6pm
Verve
Come chill and play all sorts of games (board games, card games, video games) with fellow students. Whether you are a home or international student, everyone is welcome!
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Referencing basics
6pm - 6:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Staffs Poker Weekly
19th October 6pm - 16th February 11pm
Ember Lounge
Poker weekly tournament
Fri 20th October
Tour of Stoke
10am - 4pm
Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre
Want to familiarise yourself with the city? come and join us!
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Is it cheating? Will I get caught? (Or...AI, ChatGPT and Academia for DTA students)
11am - noon
Online via MS Teams
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Presentations
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Who said what and why?! (Or...Doing a literature review for DTA students)
3pm - 4pm
Online via MS Teams
Mountaineering @ SSMSC
5pm - 7pm
Sir Stanley Matthew's Sports Centre
You are welcome to join us for our weekly Friday session at Sir Stanley Matthew's Sports Centre
SAMS Anime Event
6pm - 9pm
Beacon, T003/T004
Sat 21st October
Day Trip to Chester Saturday 21st October 2023
8:45am - 5pm
Meet at the coach by the Sports Centre
Day Trip to Chester Saturday 21st October 2023 Visit Chester! Its bewitching beauty and unique atmosphere making Chester one of Britain's most popular places for an unforgettable day out.
Hanley Park Run
9am - 11am
Hanley Park
Join like minded people at Hanley parkrun: Run, jog, walk, volunteer
PLAYember
6pm - 10pm
Embers big games jam! We have consoles ready, or you can bring your own!
Sun 22nd October
SpeedQuizzing
6pm - 9pm
Ember Lounge
Ember Lounge's weekly quiz showdown returns!
Mon 23rd October
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Academic writing
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Mountaineering @ Kilnworx
5:30pm - 8pm
Kilnworx - (Meet at Sports centre)
All members are welcome to join us for our weekly Monday session at Kilnworx
Snowsports weekly session
5:30pm - 8pm
Stoke Ski Centre (Meet at Ember)
Snowsports club are riding the slopes and you're invited!
Library and Academic Skills workshop : Critical writing
6pm - 6:45pm
Online via MS Teams
Suua Muay Thai
6pm - 7pm
Get involved with Suua Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing) here in Stoke-on-Trent!
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