🌿Wellness Wednesdays🌿

UV Bubble Party: 2nd October 10pm - 3am; LRV; Get ready to Party!; LRV | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events

The Captains Curse - An Immersive Murder Mystery: 3rd October 7pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Murder by Appointment presents; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus

Bagshawe Cavern GIAG ~ Caving Club: 4th October midnight - 11:59pm; 1st GIAG caving trip to Bagshawe Cavern by StUCC Caving Club (Peak District); Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Stoke Campus

Digital Skills workshop: Digital Induction Essentials: 5th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Transforming Trent Valley: Bucknall Park River Fly Monitoring: 5th October 10am - 1:30pm; Bucknall Park car park, ST2 8AB; Curious about what lives in the River Trent as it flows through Bucknall Park? Come and help us count how many, and which freshwater creatures are living in the river when we do an urban river fly sample.; Family Friendly | Off Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Academic Writing: 5th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Tackling an Assignment: 5th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Clone Hero: Casual Night: 5th October 6pm - 9pm; The Verve; Just a simple chill out session of playing Clone Hero. Anyone and everyone is welcome regardless of skill level!; Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming

Weekly Session [GIVE IT A GO]: 5th October 6pm - 9pm; Beacon Building T003/4; Our Regular Weekly Session in the Beacon Building! Give it a go!; Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | Stoke Campus

Life Drawing | GIVE IT A GO!!: 5th October 6:15pm - 8:15pm; Dwight Building - K020; Life Drawing GIAG Session; Academic Interests | Give it a Go | Stoke Campus

Bingo!: 5th October 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; Cash and on-the-spot prizes to be won! Plus special rounds and an all NEW CASH ACCUMULATOR!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Postgraduate Welcome: 6th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Stafford - Student Carers Drop-In: 6th October noon - 1pm; CH032, SU Office, Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus, ST18 0YG; Do you have caring responsibilities at home? Come in and chat to Elisha about your student experience.; Academic Interests | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Making a Change

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Library Search: 6th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Idol Society - Studio Session GIVE IT A GO!: 6th October 6pm - 9pm; Flaxman L410; Ever wanted to learn a dance? Be it a vocaloid, K-pop, or other related dance, come to our GIAG studio sessions!; Music and Dance | Give it a Go | Supporting Staffs

Karaoke: 6th October 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 | Stoke Campus

🌿Wellness Wednesdays🌿: 7th October 8:30am - 9:30am; CH115 (Above Dudley's) - Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus, ST18 0YG; Hi everyone! 👋We’re really excited to be starting Wellness Wednesdays for ParaSoc! These sessions are a chance for you to take a little time out of the week, have a chat, grab some refreshments, and focus on your wellbeing.; Health and Wellbeing | Inclusion

MPFT (Midlands Psychology Foundation Trust) drop in – no referral needed: 7th October 11:30am - 2pm; Cadman Foyer; MPFT provides a free, confidential and friendly space to anyone who would like to seek support relating to their wellbeing and mental health

Stafford - Advice and Student Voice Drop-In: 7th October noon - 4pm; CH032, SU Office, Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus, ST18 0YG; Meet Elisha from the Students Union in CH023 for the Advice & Student Voice Drop-In! We can chat all things advice, money, student voice or societies.; Academic Interests | Blackheath Lane (Stafford)

Digital Skills workshop: Introduction to Generative AI: 7th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Cosplay & Crafts Weekly Session | Give-it-a-Go: 7th October 3pm - 5pm; Beacon Building, Room T005; Our weekly Cosplay session! This may involve crafts, quizzes, cosplay discussion, etc. and usually ends with half an hour to an hour of general social time!; Activities and Games | Give it a Go

FREE POOL + CHEAP AS CHIPS!: 7th October 4pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; FREE POOL and EVERYTHING 25% OFF!!!; Ember Lounge | Activities and Games

[FREE/GIAG] Sonic Society Weekly Session: 7th October 6pm - 9pm; Beacon T003-T004 & T005; 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!; Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | LGBTQ+ | Stoke Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Academic Writing: 7th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Life Drawing | GIVE IT A GO!!: 7th October 6:15pm - 8:15pm; Dwight Building - K020; Life Drawing GIAG Session; Academic Interests | Give it a Go | Stoke Campus

Sessions at Longton Snooker and Pool: 7th October 7pm - 11pm; Longton Snooker and Pool Club 37 Normacot Rd, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PL; Come join the Cue Sports Soc at Longton pool club; Sport | Off Campus

DJ Open Deck Night: 7th October 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 | Stoke Campus

Mario Kart ONLINE: 7th October 8pm - 10pm; MKS Discord Server; Our online sessions take place through our discord! Open to all students, from any campus!; Activities and Games | London | Online | Esports and Gaming | Stoke Campus

Digital Skills workshop: Digital Induction Essentials: 8th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Academic Reading: 8th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Stafford Rep Drop In!: 8th October 12:30pm - 1:30pm; CH064; Academic Interests

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Planning and Time Management: 8th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Guilty Gear: Strive Tournament (Give It A Go): 8th October 5pm - 9:30pm; Cadman, D101; The first Fight Club tournament of the year, open for anyone to enter. Pizza included.; Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | Stoke Campus

Room Presentations: 8th October 6pm - 10pm; Catalyst CA233/234; A knights room can tell you a lot about a person, lets see what your room tells about you. Present your room and email a video, photos, powerpoint or other to our email.; Give it a Go | Stoke Campus

Weekly Poker Tournament: 8th October 6pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Come join us for our weekly poker tournament!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Activities and Games

Darts Competition: 8th October 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; only £1 entry, winner takes all; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Activities and Games | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Pool Competition: 8th October 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Activities and Games | Stoke Campus

R.A.M.S Invasion: 8th October 8pm - 11pm; Verve; Rams hosts its weekly social, Relax to some music, chat with like-minded people, and enjoy the planned activities.; Verve | Music and Dance | Activities and Games | LGBTQ+ | Stoke Campus

Idol Society - Random Dance GIVE IT A GO!: 9th October 6pm - 9pm; Flaxman L410; Ever joined a Random Dance Playlist? Well, now it's time to Give it a Go!; Music and Dance | Give it a Go | Supporting Staffs

Monthly Tournament: 9th October 6pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Join us in Ember Lounge for our Monthly Tournament!; Ember Lounge | Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | Stoke Campus

Bagshawe Cavern GIAG 2 ~ Caving Club: 9th October 6:45pm - 11:59pm; 2nd GIAG caving trip to Bagshawe Cavern by StUCC Caving Club (Peak District); Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Stoke Campus

Indie Night: 9th October 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge ST4 2DE; Classic Indie anthems to modern bangers!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Freshers Climbing Trip - The Roaches: 10th October 8:30am - 6:15pm; The Roaches; Join us for a climbing trip to The Roaches!; Sport | Activities and Games | Off Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshops: Study Hacks: Tips for Success at University: 12th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Digital Skills workshop: Digital Induction Essentials: 12th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Library Search: 12th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Clone Hero: Casual Night: 12th October 6pm - 9pm; The Verve; Just a simple chill out session of playing Clone Hero. Anyone and everyone is welcome regardless of skill level!; Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming

Weekly Session [GIVE IT A GO]: 12th October 6pm - 9pm; Beacon Building T003/4; Our Regular Weekly Session in the Beacon Building! Give it a go!; Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | Stoke Campus

Life Drawing | GIVE IT A GO!!: 12th October 6:15pm - 8:15pm; Dwight Building - K020; Life Drawing GIAG Session; Academic Interests | Give it a Go | Stoke Campus

Bingo!: 12th October 8pm - 10:30pm; Ember Lounge; Cash and on-the-spot prizes to be won! Plus special rounds and an all NEW CASH ACCUMULATOR!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Description

Hi everyone! 👋

We’re really excited to be starting Wellness Wednesdays for ParaSoc!

These sessions are a chance for you to take a little time out of the week, have a chat, grab some refreshments, and focus on your wellbeing. It’s a relaxed space to come along, take a break from studying, and spend some time with other ParaSoc students. 💚

Whether you want to come along for the full hour, pop in for a quick chat and a cuppa, or simply take some time away from studying, everyone is welcome!

We’d love to see you there and hopefully make these sessions something we can all look forward to every couple of weeks. 😊