welcome fair Stafford Welcome fair
26th September 9am - 1pm
Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus, ST18 0YG
Meet University Services, the Students' Union and grab some freebies!
Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Featured Events | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Officers on Tour in Stafford - Meet your Officers!
26th September 1pm - 2pm
Stafford Campus
Your Officer team is going to be on campus to hear YOUR thoughts!
Academic Interests | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Welcome Events | No Alcohol event | Free Event
International Student Welcome Session
26th September 2pm - 5pm
Stoke Campus- The Gallery, Catalyst Building
Meet other new international students and learn about studying in the UK at University of Staffordshire.
Cultural and International | Welcome Events | Free Event
Movie Night
26th September 5pm - 7pm
Flaxman Movie Theatre ST4 2SA
COLLAB WITH SONIC SOCIETY! Line up for popcorn, drinks, snacks galore as we consume a fan favourite movie together. You won't want to miss it.
Evening Entertainments | Food based events | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Free Event
Yu Gi Oh Society Give It a Go Session
26th September 5:30pm - 9pm
L316 - Flaxman Building
Join our relaxed, beginner-friendly session where you can learn how to play, try a demo duel, and ask questions in a no-pressure setting. Perfect for newcomers or anyone curious about the game!
Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Free Event
Myth Give It a Go Session
26th September 6pm - 9:30pm
Catalyst Learning Market
Join us for a big Give It A Go session, where all parts of Myth will be open for anyone to try!
Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Free Event
Weekly Session @ Verve
26th September 6pm - 9pm
Verve
Weekly Session in Verve
Verve | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | Stoke Campus
Badminton - GIVE IT A GO
26th September 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Sports Hall
Badminton – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Badminton? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
Flashback to school Flashback to School
26th September 11pm - 3am
LRV
It's Back to School to wrap up Welcome Week in style! Think classic tunes, retro vibes, and a night to remember.
LRV | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
Mixed Volleyball - GIVE IT A GO
27th September 9am - 11am
Sports Hall
Mixed Volleyball – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Volleyball? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
Women's Futsal - GIVE IT A GO
27th September 11am - noon
Sports Hall
Women's Futsal – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Futsal? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
GG EZ
27th September noon - 4pm
Ember Lounge ST4 2DE
Pop down to Ember for a chilled afternoon with our gaming socieites!
Ember Lounge | Give it a Go
Men's Football Trials - GIVE IT A GO
27th September noon - 3pm
Large 3G Ground
Men's Football Trials – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Football? Come along to the Large 3G Ground and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
Ultimate Frisbee - GIVE IT A GO
27th September noon - 1:30pm
Sports Hall
Ultimate Frisbee – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Ultimate Frisbee? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
Dodgeball - GIVE IT A GO
27th September 1:30pm - 3pm
Sports Hall
Dodgeball – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Dodgeball? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
Judo - GIVE IT A GO
27th September 1:30pm - 3pm
LRV
Judo – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Judo? Come along to the LRV and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have tried before
Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
Men's Basketball - GIVE IT A GO
27th September 3pm - 4:30pm
Sports Hall
Men's Basketball – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Basketball? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
Women's Basketball - GIVE IT A GO
27th September 4:30pm - 6pm
Sports Hall
Women's Basketball – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Basketball? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
Welcome Week Jam - Give it a go!
27th September 5pm - 28th September 5pm
Cadman c108
Kick off the year by making games, meeting friends, and creating something amazing in just one weekend. A free, beginner-friendly jam for new and returning students- team up, get creative, and show off your ideas!
Academic Interests | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Free Event
Badminton - GIVE IT A GO
28th September 9am - 11am
Sports Hall
Badminton – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Badminton? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus
comic fair DATE TO BE RESCHEDULED - Toys, books, comics and Sci-fi Fair
28th September 10am - 2pm
LRV ST4 2DF
Due to circumstances beyond our control this event has now been moved to Sunday 23rd NOV 2025.
LRV | Welcome Events | No Alcohol event
Table Tennis - GIVE IT A GO
28th September 11am - noon
Sports Hall
Table Tennis – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Table Tennis? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Stoke Campus
SUMC - Give it a Go Session
28th September noon - 2pm
Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre
The first give it a go session at our wall in the Sir Stanley Matthew's Sports Centre. No Membership required.
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Men's Football Trials - GIVE IT A GO
28th September 2pm - 5pm
Large 3G Ground
Men's Football Trials – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Football? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
Sport | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events
Overwatch 2 Society | Weekly Session
29th September 5pm - 10pm
Beacon | T204 ST4 2EF
Come join us for our weekly gaming session!
Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | Inclusion
First Weekly Session! [GIVE IT A GO]
29th September 6pm - 9pm
Beacon Building T003/4
Our first weekly session!
Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | Stoke Campus
Myth Wargames
29th September 6pm - 11pm
Come join us for our weekly Wargames sessions!
Activities and Games
Intro to Goth Night
29th September 7pm - 9pm
Union Boardroom
Welcome Invasion!
29th September 8pm - midnight
Ember Lounge ST4 2DE
Welcome freshers! Come along to our first invasion to meet your fellow Rock, Alternative and Metal fans, we have a range of games set up, a pub quiz, and other activities to help break the ice!
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Free Event
vintage folk Vintage Clothing Fair
30th September 10am - 4pm
LRV ST4 2DF
Grab yourself a vintage clothing bargain at cheap prices!
LRV | Family Friendly | Sustainable Union | No Alcohol event
Pizza & Feedback Stafford
30th September 11:30am - 2pm
Library Area, Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus, ST18 0YG
Give us some feedback and get a free slice!
Food based events | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Welcome Events | Free Event
idol soc logo Idol Society: Give It A Go
30th September 6pm - 9pm
Flaxman L410 ST4 2SA
the give it a go session for idol society where students can come try us out!
Music and Dance | Give it a Go | Welcome Events
karaoke Karaoke
30th September 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 | Featured Events | Free Event | Stoke Campus
Everything you need to Know about Placements & WBL
1st October noon - 2pm
Catalyst, Learning Market
Thinking of doing a 12-month sandwich placement, summer internship, secure some WBL, voluntry or a micro placements as part of your degree? The central placements team are inviting all Levels 4 & 5 students to attend and find out more.
Learning and Development | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event | Stoke Campus
Cut the Fl*ff!
1st October 2pm - 4pm
Catalyst CA202
Are you sick and tired of vague answers surrounding placements, internships and grad schemes? WE SURE ARE! Hear from actual students about their experiences and advice. No fluff, just pure facts and advice to help you in your journey.
Open Lecture or Talk | Food based events | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Community and Civic partners | Free Event
Cosplay & Crafts Regular Session - GIVE IT A GO
1st October 3pm - 5pm
Beacon, T005 ST4 23F
Join the Cosplay and Crafts Society for our regular weekly meetup where we will learn about & demo cosplay, craft and convention as well as fun socials such as movie watch parties, PowerPoint competitions and more! GIVE IT A GO FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS!
Activities and Games | Give it a Go | LGBTQ+
Myth Board Games
1st October 3pm - 9pm
Flaxman Building, L100
Come join us for our weekly Board Games session
Activities and Games
free pool Free Pool
1st October 4pm - 7pm
Ember Lounge ST4 2DE
Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!
Ember Lounge | Free Event
Staf-FUR-dshire Weekly Social
1st October 5pm - 10pm
It's the weekly Staf-FUR-dshire social! Held in the Catalyst, come along for funny animals, games, drawing and more!
Activities and Games | Free Event | Stoke Campus
Give it a Go: Sonic Society Regular Session
1st October 6pm - 9pm
Beacon, T003-T004 ST4 2EF
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! FREE session, no membership required!
Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | LGBTQ+
Social Knights Social Night (Board Games)
1st October 6pm - 8pm
Catalyst CA202
Join us for a chill session! Bring your own board games or use the ones we have to play them with others!
Activities and Games | Give it a Go
Splatoon - Give it a go!
1st October 6pm - 9pm
Mellor S500
Join us for a Give it a go session! Our weekly sessions will consist of a meet-up where we will have friendly splatoon battles using local play
Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | Inclusion | Free Event
Staffs Snow - Give it a Go
1st October 6pm - 9pm
Stoke Ski Centre
Give it a Go Session! Where? Stoke Ski Centre Time: 7pm Starting at Stoke Ski Centre Meeting place: Ember Lounge @ 6:00pm - Don't be late! Taxis? Included
Sport | Give it a Go | Welcome Events
Fight Club: Give It A Go
2nd October 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
Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming
Movie Night - Little Shop of Horrors
2nd October 6pm - 8pm
Flaxman L414
Now Watching: Little Shop of Horrors
Activities and Games | Give it a Go
Myth TTRPGs
2nd October 6pm - 10pm
Catalyst CA203/4
Come join us for our weekly TTRPGs sessions.
Activities and Games
Poker Tournament
2nd October 6pm - 11pm
Ember Lounge ST4 2DE
Staffs Poker’s weekly texas holdem tournament. Everyone welcome, join for a fun night of poker and community and meet fellow students.
Activities and Games
speedquiz Speedquizzing
2nd October 6pm - 9pm
Ember Lounge
Ember Lounge's quiz showdown returns!
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Stoke Campus
Yu Gi Oh Society Casual Meet Up
3rd October 5:30pm - 9pm
L316 - Flaxman Building
Duel/Trade/Build new decks/Chat
Activities and Games
Folklore Society Logo Folklore Give it A Go!
3rd October 6pm - 8pm
coalport gardens
Join us in Coalport Gardens for the weekly folklore session! Check our discord for this weeks theme!
Evening Entertainments | Academic Interests | Give it a Go | Free Event

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