Games Placements, Internships & Microplacements - 'How To' Webinar Series
23rd April 11am - noon
online
Every student at Staffs can get SUPPORT to secure all types of INDUSTRY EXPERIENCES: Where YOU Look ⚫CV ⚫Cover letter ⚫LinkedIn profile ⚫Portfolio https://staffs.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/events/61513
Learning and Development
Throwback Thursday
23rd April 12:30pm - 1:30pm
OMG
Listen in to our deputy manager Grace! as she takes you back through the noughties and the 2000's!
Online
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop: Doing a literature review
23rd April 3pm - 3:45pm
Online via MS Teams
Literature reviews are often required for longer pieces of work such as dissertations and Final Year Projects. This workshop will help you understand what a literature review is and how to approach this effectively. Advance booking is required.
Academic Interests | Online
Fight Club Weekly Casuals
23rd April 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
Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only
darts Darts Competition
23rd April 8pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
Brand new weekly darts competition
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events
pool competition Pool Competition
23rd April 8pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
£1 entry, winner takes all!
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events
Mammal Week & City Nature Challenge - University of Staffordshire Nature Reserve
24th April 8am - 26th April 3pm
Staffordshire University Nature Reserve, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent
Join the Staffordshire Mammal Group in their Nature Challenge from Friday 24th - Sunday 26th April at the University Nature Reserve!
Stoke Campus | Off Campus
Community Clean Up and Litter Pick
24th April 10am - 6pm
St. Mark's Church and Shelton Cemetery
You are invited to the community litter pick scheduled for 24th April. Let’s make Shelton a great place for everyone! 🚮
Sustainable Union | Off Campus
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop: Academic writing
24th April 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. Advance booking is required.
Academic Interests | Online
the full deal The Full House Deal
24th April 6pm - 8pm
Ember Lounge
Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2
Ember Lounge
metal night Rock and Metal Night
24th April 8pm - 11pm
Ember Lounge
Brand new Rock and Metal night in the Ember Lounge
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events
Festival of Industry and Professions
25th April 9:30am - 2:30pm
Catalyst Building
We’d love to invite you to our Festival of Industry and the Professions at the University of Staffordshire
Academic Interests | Featured Events | University events
Myth April Fools Commander Tournament
26th April noon - 6pm
Come join us for another Myth Commander tournament.... With a twist :>
Verve | Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | Stoke Campus
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : Using the 'Study Smarter with Technology' guide
27th April 11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
There is a wide range of tools which you can use to help you study effectively. These include tools to help with reading, writing, text-to-speech, planning and organising, collaborating with others and more.
Academic Interests | Online
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop: Library Search: Basic
27th April 3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
There is a wide range of resources available to you in print and online via University of Staffordshire Library. This session will help you to find some of the resources you can use when writing your assignments: books, eBooks and journal articles.
Academic Interests | Online
Weekly Session
27th April 6pm - 8pm
Dwight K014 - College Rd
Our usual weekly session! Everyone welcome, regardless of prior skill or experience - come along for your opportunity to perform, or just to have a laugh!
Stoke Campus
Life Drawing Weekly Session
27th April 6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight
Academic Interests | Stoke Campus
bingo Bingo!
27th April 8pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
Brand new Bingo night, Cash and on the spot prizes and special rounds!
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Stoke Campus
VOTING NOW OPEN Leadership Race - VOTING OPEN
28th April 10am - 1st May midnight
online
VOTE NOW FOR YOUR OFFICERS, REPS AND STUDENT GROUP LEADERS
Leadership Race | Academic Interests | Featured Events | Online | Collaboration with student groups
Study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop: Critical writing
28th April 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. Advance booking is required.
Academic Interests | Online
Officers on Tour!
28th April 1pm - 4pm
Stoke Campus
Have a question or concern? Or just want a chat? Your Officer Team is on Tour, and ready to hear your thoughts!
Academic Interests | Making a Change | Better Staffs | Stoke Campus
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop: Referencing basics
28th April 3pm - 3:30pm
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
karaoke Karaoke
28th April 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
Tree Identification Walk at Bucknall Park
29th April 10am - noon
Bucknall Park
Join The Trent Valley's 'Trent Renew' team in their Tree Identification walk on Wednesday 29th April from 10am -12pm.
Sustainable Union | Off Campus
Library and Academic Skills workshop: From Busy to Balanced with Digital Productivity
29th April 11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
This workshop is designed to help participants harness the power of digital tools to optimise workflows, manage time effectively, and enhance overall productivity. Advanced booking is required.
Academic Interests | Online
Games Placements, Internships & Microplacements - 'How To' Webinar Series
29th April 2pm - 3pm
online
Every student at Staffs can get SUPPORT to secure all types of INDUSTRY EXPERIENCES Where YOU Look, CV YOU submit, Cover letter YOU send, LinkedIn profile YOU share, & Portfolio you showcase https://staffs.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/events/61515
Learning and Development
Cosplay & Crafts Weekly Session
29th April 3pm - 5pm
Beacon, T005
Join the Cosplay and Crafts Society for our regular weekly meetup where we will learn about & demo cosplay, craft and convention! Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned veteran, there's something for you!
Activities and Games | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop: Presentations
29th April 3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
It is common for you to be asked to create a presentation instead of write an essay or report. This workshop explores what this involves and how to prepare for, plan, practice and present this style of assignment.
Academic Interests | Online
free pool Free Pool
29th April 4pm - 7pm
Ember Lounge
Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!
Ember Lounge
Cheap as Chips! 25% OFF EVERYTHING!!!
29th April 5pm - 8pm
Ember Lounge
EVERY FOOD ITEM! EVERY DRINK!
Ember Lounge
Staf-FUR-dshire Weekly Social
29th April 5pm - 10pm
Come on down to the weekly Staf-FUR-dshire Social - meet some fuzzy creatures and make friends!
LGBTQ+
Sonic Society Regular Session
29th April 6pm - 9pm
Beacon T003-T004
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! *Event may change*
Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Group Members Only
Staffs Snow - Weekly Session
29th April 6pm - 9pm
Stoke Ski Centre
Staffs Snow weekly ski slope session! Beginner, or pro come on down with us to hone your skills and have some fun!
Sport
DJ Open Deck Night
29th April 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 | Give it a Go
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop: Tackling an assignment
30th April 11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
This workshop will help you to consider how to effectively approach your assignment and understand what is required. Advance booking is required.
Academic Interests | Online
Menstrual health support Men­strual Health Sup­port Group
30th April 1pm - 2pm
R314 - the Science Centre, Leek Road
University events | Supporting Staffs | Stoke Campus
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop: Reflective writing
30th April 3pm - 3:45pm
Online via MS Teams
The session will explore the use of reflective models and how to plan and structure a piece of reflective writing. In addition, an Academic Librarian and Skills Tutor will reveal common problems with reflective writing and highlight good practice.
Academic Interests | Online
Fight Club Weekly Casuals
30th April 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
Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only
darts Darts Competition
30th April 8pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
Brand new weekly darts competition
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events
pool competition Pool Competition
30th April 8pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
£1 entry, winner takes all!
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Designing a Digital Portfolio to suit you
1st May 11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
This workshop covers platform options, content planning, personal branding, and reflective storytelling to help you with the foundation of creating a digital portfolio. Advanced booking is required.
Academic Interests | Online
Leadership Race - RESULTS SHOW
1st May 6pm - 10pm
online
See the results announced live during the We Are Staffs Awards Evening. Streamed live, times TBC.
Evening Entertainments | Leadership Race | Academic Interests | Featured Events | Collaboration with student groups
the full deal The Full House Deal
1st May 6pm - 8pm
Ember Lounge
Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2
Ember Lounge
We Are Staffs awards logo We Are Staffs Awards 2026
1st May 6pm - 10:30pm
LRV and Verve
Celebrating students and student groups making us all proud to be part of Staffs
LRV | Verve
Hardy Caprio
1st May 10pm - 3am
Keele Students' Union
Don't miss this, Hardy Caprio puts on a killer live show! With the best in Hip Hop, Garage, R&B, and Grime all night!
Evening Entertainments | Live Music
Craig Charles' Funk & Soul Club Bank Holiday Special
2nd May 5pm - midnight
Keele Students' Union
Get ready for an unforgettable night of soul, funk and good vibes!
Life Drawing Weekly Session
4th May 6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight
Academic Interests | Stoke Campus
bingo Bingo!
4th May 8pm - 10pm
Ember Lounge
Brand new Bingo night, Cash and on the spot prizes and special rounds!
Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Stoke Campus
karaoke Karaoke
5th May 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
MPFT drop ins MPFT (Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust) drop in – no referral needed
6th May 12:30pm - 4:30pm
The Science Centre, study space (at the back of the Science Centre), ground floor
Free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support
Health and Wellbeing | University events | Supporting Staffs

Description

Weekly session for the Staffs Splatoon Society.  We will be meeting up in Mellor S500 6pm - 9pm with the main goal of having fun. 

Our focus during these sessions will be to have local battles with each other, whether that be turf war or anarchy battles. We use the latest game in the franchise, but feel free to bring along any older games too! 

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