The MKS Direct Premiere

Weekly Session: 7th October 6pm - 16th December 8pm; Dwight Building K14; Our weekly Glee Club Session in Dwight K14; LRV | University events

Tech Skills: 13th October 10am - 2pm; Catalyst CA316 Learning Zone; An event for DTIB students to hear from tech professionals about their careers, companies and experiences, followed by a practical, interactive session in the afternoon.; Learning and Development | Academic Interests | Esports and Gaming | University events | Stoke Campus

Transforming Trent Valley: University of Staffordshire Nature Reserve Fungi Walk: 13th October 10am - noon; The Catalyst Building, Staffordshire University, Leek Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF; A chance to explore the amazing fungi growing in one of our local urban nature reserves.; Family Friendly | Sustainable Union

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Referencing Basics: 13th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Interviews and recruitment processes.: 13th October noon - 1pm; Online via MS Teams; A practical session covering the graduate recruitment process, including psychometric tests, assessment centres, interviews, and how to prepare effectively.; Academic Interests | Online | University events

Digital Skills workshop: Kickstarting your Digital Journey: 13th October 2pm - 2:30pm; Online via MS Teams; In today's fast-paced, technology-driven environment, digital skills are essential for personal and professional success. This workshop covers the core strands of what digital skills are as well as getting started with the Jisc Discovery Tool.; Academic Interests | Online

Library and Academic Skills workshop: What is Analysis?: 13th October 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; Learning Outcomes often ask students to 'analyse', and marker feedback often indicates that more analysis is required. But what does this mean in practice? Attend this workshop to find out.; Academic Interests | Online

Idol Society - Chill Session GIVE IT A GO!: 13th October 6pm - 9pm; Flaxman L410; Join us for Idol Society's Chill Sessions! We'll be sitting down, chilling, getting to know each other and what our idol interests are! Maybe we'll even be watching music videos, concert videos, or even movies!; Music and Dance | Give it a Go | Supporting Staffs | Stoke Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Library Search: 13th October 6pm - 6:30pm; 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

Karaoke: 13th 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

Careers & Placements Fair: 14th October 10am - 2pm; Catalyst Hall & Gallery; An opportunity to connect directly with major employers and industry leaders.; Learning and Development | Academic Interests | Featured Events | University events | Community and Civic partners

The Breather: 14th October 10am - 1pm; CH071; Come for a breather! Grab a hot drink, biscuits and enjoy some tunes and a chat.; Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Activities and Games | Faith and Religion | University events

Game, Chai & Chill: 14th October 1pm - 3pm; Come along for boardgames, chai and snacks!; Family Friendly | Activities and Games | Cultural and International | Give it a Go | Stoke Campus

Cosplay & Crafts Weekly Session | Give-it-a-Go: 14th 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!: 14th October 4pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; FREE POOL and EVERYTHING 25% OFF!!!; Ember Lounge | Activities and Games

FACS Weekly Gathering!: 14th October 5pm - 6pm; Catalyst, CA321; Weekly gathering for the collective of forensic students and anyone who wants to get involved, will you be joining next time?!

Cheerleading Club Weekly Session: 14th October 5:30pm - 7:30pm; Student Hub, Student Village; Cheerleading's weekly session in the Student Hub! Union Membership required.; Sport | Music and Dance | Group Members Only | Stoke Campus

Raspberry Pis: 14th October 5:30pm - 7:30pm; Mellor, S404; Raspberry Pis, Controllers & more!; Learning and Development | Academic Interests | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Supporting Staffs

[FREE/GIAG] Sonic 35th Pub Quiz: 14th October 6pm - 9pm; Ember Lounge; We're invading Ember for a night of Sonic trivia across 35 years of the series, think you can keep up? Prizes will be given to the top scorers! This session is part of GIVE IT A GO so come without a membership or bring a friend!; Ember Lounge | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | LGBTQ+ | Stoke Campus

Weekly Session: 14th October 6pm - 23rd December 8pm; Dwight Building K14; Our weekly Glee Club Session in Dwight K14; LRV | University events

Life Drawing | GIVE IT A GO!!: 14th October 6:15pm - 8:15pm; Dwight Building - K020; Life Drawing GIAG Session; Academic Interests | Give it a Go | Stoke Campus

GIAG Trivia and Crafts Night: 14th October 6:30pm - 9pm; Catalyst CA231; Come join us at our first Give-It-A-Go session!; Activities and Games | Give it a Go

Kingpin: 14th October 7pm - 21st October 7pm; Stoke Campus; A Guild of Assassin's Long Game which takes place over the span of a week! Membership required.; Sport | Activities and Games | Welcome Events | Stoke Campus | Off Campus

Sessions at Longton Snooker and Pool: 14th 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: 14th 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: 14th 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: 15th 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: Tree Identification Walk at Ford Green South: 15th October 10am - noon; Ford Green Hall car park, 375B Ford Green Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1NG; A gentle walk introducing people to the types of trees growing along Ford Green Brook.; Family Friendly | Sustainable Union | Off Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Critical Writing: 15th October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

London Employer Networking Event: 15th October 11am - 2pm; London Campus Esports Arena; Join us for: Networking with Employers, Internship Talks, and Careers Advice; London | University events

London Employer Networking Event: 15th October 11am - 2pm; Fabric Factory, Here East, LOndon E20 3BS; Come and join us for a chance to network with future employers.; London

Graduate Internships & Schemes: 15th October noon - 1pm; Online via MS Teams; Your next steps after graduation.; Academic Interests | Online

HSBC: Adjusting to Financial Life at Uni.: 15th October 1pm - 2pm; Explore Banking Essentials, Budgeting for University and Safety-First Finance.

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Planning your Research Project: 15th October 3pm - 3:45pm; Online via MS Teams; A research project usually involves an investigation into a topic related to your subject area. It might be primary or secondary research. This workshop will help you to plan how to approach this assignment.; Academic Interests | Online

Thursday Casuals: 15th October 5pm - 9:30pm; Cadman, D101; Fight Club's weekly sessions, members only. Just have fun playing fighting games.; Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only | Stoke Campus

Weekly Poker Tournament: 15th October 6pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Come join us for our weekly poker tournament!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Activities and Games

Darts Competition: 15th 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: 15th 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 [Give It A Go]: 15th 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!: 16th 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

Mine-Craft Social: 16th October 6pm - 10pm; T003/4. The Beacon Building; A minceraft arts and craft session collab; Family Friendly | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Collaboration with student groups | Stoke Campus

Weekly Session @ Verve: 16th October 6pm - 9pm; Verve; Come join us in Verve for our Mario Kart sessions!; Verve | Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming

Pool at The Ember lounge: 16th October 7pm - 9pm; The Ember Lounge; Come to our social night before events start at ember come play some free pool and stick around for the rest of the night; Ember Lounge | Sport

The MKS Direct Premiere: 16th October 7pm - 7:30pm; Verve; In our Friday casual this week we will be premiering a project we have been hard at work on the last few weeks!; Verve | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | Collaboration with student groups | Stoke Campus

Rock and Metal Night: 16th October 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge ST4 2DE; Student DJs playing all your favourites from Classic rock anthems to current floorfillers; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events

Student Makers Market: 17th October 9am - 3pm; Ember Lounge / Ember Square; Bag a bargain this open day, or even sell your own creative work!; Ember Lounge | Stoke Campus

Transform Trent Valley: River Monitoring Walk at Ford Green Brook Central: 19th October 10am - noon; Sylvester Community Trust Growing Field, Oxford Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6QP; Meetup at the Sylvester Community Trust Growing Field at 10am and walk over to Whitfield Valley Nature Reserve to find out what wildlife and plants we can spot and record.; Family Friendly | Sustainable Union | Off Campus

Vintage Clothing Fair: 19th October 10am - 4pm; LRV; Come grab yourself a vintage clothing bargain!; LRV | Sustainable Union | Stoke Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Library Search Advanced: 19th October 11am - 11:45am; Online via MS Teams; This session shows you how to search so results are more specific to the topics you're researching. You will also learn how to save searches and pin your favourites to come back to. You will also be shown additional features of Library Search.; Academic Interests | Online

UniTemps: Part-time work while you study: 19th October noon - 1pm; Online via MS Teams; Want to find out how flexible student roles work around timetables to balance your work and study?; Online | University events

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It's finally here! It is time for us to show you what's coming for the first half of this academic year!

Our casual will kick off at 6pm as usual but if you have a lecture till then or dinner to get down you, don't stress! We will be waiting until ~7pm to premier the Direct!

The MKS Direct will be available after the premier on YouTube for external viewing however for those who attend in-person the floor will be fully open to questions Post-Premier!

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