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Thu 12th September

Skills Bridge on Stoke Campus Event
10am - 2:30pm
Study Space 3rd floor Catalyst Building
Join us at our pre-arrival Skills Bridge welcome event, where we’ll be delivering in person, a range of different informal sessions aimed at preparing you for University life and higher education here at Staffs!

Sat 14th September

The Big Verve BBQ
6pm - 9pm
Verve
Something smells GOOD

Mon 16th September

Give it a go Mixed Volleyball
5pm - 7pm
ssmsc- Sports Centre Sports Hall
Interested in trying Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear

Wed 18th September

Clubs & Societies Meet and Greet
6pm - 8pm
Ember Lounge
Call in to Ember Lounge to chat with some of our student group committee leaders and check out our wide range of groups on offer.

Thu 19th September

Netball: Give it a Go
7pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Netball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear

Fri 20th September

Mixed Volleyball: Give it a Go
3pm - 5pm
ssmsc- Sports Centre Sports Hall
Interested in trying Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear

Sat 21st September

welcome party Welcome Party
10pm - 3am
LRV
Are you ready for your amazing first club night of the year? Look out for loads of UVK-sponsored promotions and giveaways!

Mon 23rd September

Free Breakfast!
8:30am - 10:30am
Library Space, Blackheath Lane
Join us for a free breakfast!
Get to know your Union!
11am - 2pm
Library Space, Blackheath Lane
Get to know everything Union!
Wellbeing Walk 'Unwind in Nature'
1:15pm - 2:30pm
Catalyst fronts
Join us for a wellbeing walk around Hanley Park - an opportunity to explore a hidden gem in our community, while connecting with fellow students and enjoying some fresh air.

Tue 24th September

Free Breakfast!
8:30am - 10:30am
Library Space, Blackheath Lane
Join us for a free breakfast!
Lets Get Sorted! Your Advice Service
11am - 2pm
Blackheath Lane Library
Your Students' Union Coordinator is here to answer your burning questions!

Wed 25th September

Free Breakfast!
8:30am - 10:30am
Library Space, Blackheath Lane
Join us for a free breakfast!
welcome fair Welcome Fair - Stoke
10am - 2pm
LRV - Sports Hall - Catalyst
Join clubs and societies, meet university services and grab some freebies!
Welcome fair!
10am - 2pm
Catalyst
Come and meet all the society’s at staff’s university including the cosplay and crafts committee! We’ll have some goodies for you too! Come and chat with us about all the things we do and our plans for this year!
Get to know your Union!
11am - 2pm
Library Space, Blackheath Lane
Get to know everything Union!
the big social The BIG Social
10pm - 3am
LRV
The Student Group get-together is your first opportunity to socialise with the groups you met at the welcome fair!

Thu 26th September

Free Breakfast!
8:30am - 10:30am
Library Space, Blackheath Lane
Join us for a free breakfast!
Food & Retail FESTIVAL
11am - 2pm
Catalyst
Staffs Uni presents The Food & Retail FESTIVAL , in and around the Catalyst building. Get those taste buds turned up and try some free samples!
Lets Get Sorted! Your Advice Service
11am - 2pm
Blackheath Lane Library
Your Students' Union Coordinator is here to answer your burning questions!
Freshers Fest
1pm - 5pm
Here East Yard
Join students from across all the universities on the Here East Campus.
Fight Club Logo Fight Club - GIAGS
5pm - 9pm
Cadman Building / Room D101, Stoke Campus
Introduction to Fight Club activities, we will run primarily Street Fighter 6 casual setups (this time), try to bring your own controller if possible, open to all skill levels !!!
Pokémon Society: Give it a Go
6pm - 9pm
T003/T004, Beacon
Our first two sessions of the year are Give It A Go Sessions — meaning they’re completely free to attend and no membership is needed until after October 3rd 2024.
Netball: Give it a Go
7:30pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Netball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear

Fri 27th September

Stafford Welcome Fair
9am - 1pm
Blackheath Lane
Meet University Services, the Students' Union and grab some freebies!
The ZEN Project
9am - 2:30pm
Stafford Campus BHL
The ZEN Project has FREE spaces available to book at our Welcome fair Stafford. With guided meditation, breathing exercises and Sound bathing there is something for everyone to relax and destress on the American ZEN bus.
Network Mingle
11am - 3pm
Ember square
Come and join us for a fun, 'Meet Your Networks' Event!
Give it a go Mixed Volleyball
3pm - 5pm
ssmsc- Sports Centre Sports Hall
Interested in trying Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
bar stock exchange Bar Stock Exchange
8pm - 1am
Ember Lounge
Keep your eyes on the screen for some great drink offers!

Sat 28th September

Mixed Volleyball - Give it a go
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

Sun 29th September

American Football
1pm - 4pm
Large 3G: SSMSC
Interested in joining an American football session. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear.
Mountaineering Give it a go
2pm - 4pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Mountaineering? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Netball: Give it a Go
4pm - 6pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Netball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear

Mon 30th September

Newlife Pop up Shop
30th September 10am - 1st October 4pm
Catalyst Hall
Students (and staff) have the chance to purchase brand new clothes and homeware at a fraction of the price. Brands you can expect to see at our pop-ups include River Island, The White Company, Ted Baker and more.

Tue 1st October

Newlife Pop up Shop
30th September 10am - 1st October 4pm
Catalyst Hall
Students (and staff) have the chance to purchase brand new clothes and homeware at a fraction of the price. Brands you can expect to see at our pop-ups include River Island, The White Company, Ted Baker and more.
Newlife Pop up Shop
1st October 10am - 2nd October 4pm
Catalyst Hall
Students (and staff) have the chance to purchase brand new clothes and homeware at a fraction of the price. Brands you can expect to see at our pop-ups include River Island, The White Company, Ted Baker and more.
Placements & Work Experience Networking and Welcome
noon - 2pm
Learning Market Catalyst Building
Thinking of doing a sandwich placement or secure some work-related learning as part of your degree? Are you a Levels 4 or 5 student? Come to our talk on everything about placements.
Pole society logo Pole & Aerial Give it a Go
5pm - 6pm
Pole & Aerial Fit, Longton, ST3 1PF
Join us for our free Give It A Go session at Pole & Aerial Fit studio

Wed 2nd October

Newlife Pop up Shop
1st October 10am - 2nd October 4pm
Catalyst Hall
Students (and staff) have the chance to purchase brand new clothes and homeware at a fraction of the price. Brands you can expect to see at our pop-ups include River Island, The White Company, Ted Baker and more.
Give it a go!
2pm - 6pm
Come and give cosplay and crafts a go! Not sure if you want to join our society? Then come and give it a go! Make sure to join our discord to find out what activities and sessions will be on. 23 can’t wait to see you there!
Hoyoverse Society: Give it a Go
5pm - 8pm
L216, Flaxman Building
Crafts, presentations and chill, come join along!

Thu 3rd October

Pokémon Society GIAG
6pm - 9pm
T003/T004
Our first two sessions of the year are Give It A Go Sessions — meaning they’re completely free to attend and no membership is needed until after October 3rd 2024.

Wed 9th October

Give it a go!
2pm - 6pm
Come and give cosplay and crafts a go! Not sure if you want to join our society? Then come and give it a go! Make sure to join our discord to find out what activities and sessions will be on. 23 can’t wait to see you there!
Hoyoverse Society: Give it a Go
5pm - 8pm
L216, Flaxman Building
Crafts, presentations and chill, come join along!

Wed 16th October

Give it a go!
2pm - 6pm
Come and give cosplay and crafts a go! Not sure if you want to join our society? Then come and give it a go! Make sure to join our discord to find out what activities and sessions will be on. 23 can’t wait to see you there!
Hoyoverse Society: Give it a Go
5pm - 8pm
L216, Flaxman Building
Crafts, presentations and chill, come join along!

Wed 23rd October

Hoyoverse Society: Give it a Go
5pm - 8pm
L216, Flaxman Building
Crafts, presentations and chill, come join along!

Wed 30th October

Hoyoverse Society: Give it a Go
5pm - 8pm
L216, Flaxman Building
Crafts, presentations and chill, come join along!
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