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Anti-Racism Manifesto Event: 17th November 2pm - 4pm; Verve; Your Voice. Our Commitment. Building an Antiracist Future Together.; Verve | Cultural and International | Featured Events | Inclusion | Making a Change | Collaboration with student groups

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Using RefWorks: 17th November 3pm - 3:45pm; Online via MS Teams; RefWorks is an easy-to-use tool for citation, bibliography and reference management.; Learning and Development | Online

International Student's Day: 17th November 4pm - 8pm; Verve; Celebrate the World in One Place!; Verve | Music and Dance | Activities and Games | Cultural and International | Featured Events | Inclusion | Collaboration with student groups

Overwatch 2 Society | Weekly Session: 17th November 5pm - 10pm; Beacon | T204 ST4 2EF; Come join us for our weekly gaming session!; Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | Inclusion

SUMC - Session @ Kilnworx: 17th November 5:30pm - 8pm; Kilnworx Climbing Centre; Join us for some climbing at Kilnworx Climbing Centre. Membership required.

Yu Gi Oh! Society Casual Meet-Up: 17th November 5:30pm - 9pm; L316 - Flaxman Building; Join us every week for a relaxed session of dueling and trading! Whether you're a seasoned duelist or just getting started, come hang out, play some games, trade cards, and meet fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.; Activities and Games | Stoke Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop : AI Part 2 - Misinformation, Disinformation and More!: 17th November 6pm - 6:45pm; Online via MS Teams; Delve deeper into AI's influence on information with "AI Part 2: Misinformation, Disinformation and More!" Explore how AI shapes narratives and learn strategies for critical thinking in the digital age.; Learning and Development | Online

Myth Wargames: 17th November 6pm - 11pm; Mellors s351; Come join us for our weekly Wargames sessions!; Activities and Games

Digital Skills Pop Up - Stafford!: 18th November 9:30am - 4pm; Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus; Boost Your Digital Skills with Our Pop-Up Stands!; Learning and Development | Academic Interests | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | University events

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Database demonstration for Health students: 18th November 3pm - 3:45pm; Online via MS Teams; Aimed at Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health (Paramedic Science and Operating Department Practice) students, this presentation will include demonstrations of some of the main databases that are key for health students to use.; Learning and Development | Online

Creative Writing - Weekly Session: 18th November 6pm - 8pm; Mellor S202; Activities and Games | Give it a Go

Idol Society Weekly Session: 18th November 6pm - 9pm; Flaxman L410 ST4 2SA; Idol Society weekly meetup!

Myth Dungeon Legends: 18th November 6pm - 10pm; Catalyst CA203/4; Come down and join our DND oneshot format; Activities and Games

Weekly Session: 18th November 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!; Activities and Games | Inclusion

Weekly Sessions: 18th November 6:30pm - 9pm; CATALYST BUILDING - CA202; Come and join us for our weekly PENSA sessions. Whether you are curious about the gospel of Jesus Christ, new to faith or rooted, our weekly sessions are inclusive. We aim to discuss the truth about the gospel and how it applies to us today.; Activities and Games | Faith and Religion | Welcome Events | Inclusion

Karaoke: 18th November 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

Society Coffee morning: 19th November 10am - noon; Verve; Come along to our coffee morning, enjoy free refreshments in a welcoming, safe space where you can chat, take a break, or simply enjoy quietness. All are welcome to drop in and out.; Verve | Health and Wellbeing | Inclusion

Student Cooking: 19th November 12:30pm - 3:30pm; TBC

bet365 Hackathon: 19th November 1pm - 5pm; Mellor S520; Sign up for our Hackathon in partnership with Bet365! Win prizes, talk to recruiters, eat pizza and take on a challenge of your choice. Don't miss out...; Learning and Development | Academic Interests | Activities and Games | Community and Civic partners | Making a Change

Cosplay & Crafts Weekly Session: 19th November 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+ | Group Members Only | Stoke Campus

FACS Forensic Bingo Social: 19th November 3pm - 5pm; CA206/07/08; Test your luck and your skills with FACS Forensic bingo social!; Academic Interests | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Stoke Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Presentations: 19th November 3pm - 3:45pm; 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.; Learning and Development | Online

Myth Board Games: 19th November 3pm - 9pm; Flaxman Building, L100; Come join us for our weekly Board Games session; Activities and Games

Free Pool: 19th November 4pm - 7pm; Ember Lounge ST4 2DE; Why not avoid the rush-hour traffic and come and play pool in Ember, absolutely FREE!; Ember Lounge

Staf-FUR-dshire Weekly Social: 19th November 5pm - 10pm; Catalyst Ca206/7/8; Come along to the weekly Staf-FUR-dshire social!

GDS Weekly Study Session: 19th November 6pm - 8pm; Cadman c108; Join us every week in Cadman C108 from 6-8 pm for a relaxed space to study, work on projects, and share ideas with other game dev students. It’s a great way to stay productive, get feedback, and connect with like-minded peers.; Academic Interests | Activities and Games | Stoke Campus

RCSF welcome Talk: 19th November 6pm - 7pm; Ca 221 Catalyst building; RCSF welcome Event; Learning and Development | Academic Interests | Activities and Games | Faith and Religion | Give it a Go | Welcome Events

Social Knight Social Night - Chill Session: 19th November 6pm - 8pm; Activities and Games

Sonic Society Regular Session: 19th November 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!; Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | LGBTQ+ | Group Members Only

Splatoon Meet up: 19th November 6pm - 9pm; Mellor S500; Weekly Splatoon meet up!; Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | Inclusion | Group Members Only

Star Wars Society Weekly Meeting: 19th November 6pm - 8pm; T005 - Beacon Building; Come along to our weekly meeting of the star wars society, We have Movie nights, Quiz nights, game nights and more; Activities and Games | Stoke Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Planning and time management: 20th November 11am - 11:30am; 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.; Learning and Development | Online

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Doing a literature review: 20th November 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.; Learning and Development | Online

Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 20th November 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 | Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Things to do before you hand in your assignment: 20th November 6pm - 6:45pm; Online via MS Teams; If you are finding assignments challenging, or if you want to know how you can develop your academic writing skills, then this is the workshop for you.; Learning and Development | Online

Movie Night: Frankenstein: 20th November 6pm - 8:45pm; Flaxman Theatre; Come along and watch Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein.; Evening Entertainments | Activities and Games | Not Wheelchair Accessible

Myth TTRPGs: 20th November 6pm - 10pm; Catalyst CA203/4; Come join us for our weekly TTRPGs sessions.; Activities and Games

Poker Tournament: 20th November 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

Weekly Session: 20th November 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!; Activities and Games | Inclusion

CU Equip Meeting: 20th November 6:30pm - 8:30pm; CA 203/04; Open Lecture or Talk | Faith and Religion

Dead by Daylight Weekly game night: 20th November 6:30pm - 9pm; Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming

Library and Academic Skills workshop: From Busy to Balanced with Digital Productivity: 21st November 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.; Learning and Development | Online

Crowdstrike Talk: 21st November 5pm - 6:30pm; Mellor S520; Learn how to "think like a Cyber analyst" with our guest speaker Jake Lomas from CrowdStrike! Through our workshop get hands-on and learn about cyber careers! Some free swag may also be involved.....; Learning and Development | Open Lecture or Talk | Academic Interests | Community and Civic partners

SUMC - Session @ SSMSC: 21st November 5pm - 7pm; Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre; Come join us for some top ropes climbing at our wall in the sports centre. Membership Required.; Sport | Group Members Only

Folklore Weekly Session!: 21st November 6pm - 8pm; coalport gardens; Join us for Folklores weekly session! Check our discord for this weeks theme!; Evening Entertainments | Academic Interests

Myth Card Games: 21st November 6pm - 11pm; Mellor S351; Come join us for a few hours to play some card games!; Activities and Games

Weekly Inclusive Social: 21st November 6pm - 10pm; CA201, Catalyst ST4 2DF; The LGBTQ+ Society’s weekly get together! All are welcome :); Activities and Games | Give it a Go | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Group Members Only | Not Wheelchair Accessible

Toga Party: 21st November 11pm - 3am; LRV; TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!; LRV | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events

Tavern: 22nd November 7pm - 1am; Ember Lounge; Join The Hive in Ember for a night of fantasy themed fun! Including quests, drinks and all sorts of piratey activities!!; Ember Lounge | Family Friendly | Activities and Games | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Collaboration with student groups | Group Members Only

Online 3D Modelling Session: 23rd November 3pm - 6:30pm

Description

Date: Saturday 20 April 2024
Time: 10am to 5pm
Location: Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW
Admission: FREE
Suitable for: Families (activities are suitable for children aged between five and 13)

Make Plastic History with Staffordshire University and the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery.

Join us in this engaging and educational event, celebrating the ingenuity of human history in combating plastic pollution.

Let your family embark on a positive journey, exploring the archaeological finds of the Anthropocene era, and discover the brilliance of human creativity in shaping solutions to the plastic waste crisis.

It's a full day of interactive microplastic activities at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, promising an experience that's both guilt-free and empowering.

Be part of the movement to shape a sustainable future.???

Events and Activities:

Dive into the adventure!
Head inside our Interactive Whale for an oceanic story telling theatre experience that brings plastic pollution to life, featuring talented actors and singers.

Archaeological dig for plastic
Embark on an archaeological dig at the PMAG sand pits! Use shovels and sieves to excavate plastic artifacts and completing a 'bingo' list for stickers.

Create your own creature
Unleash your creativity at Creature Creations! Recycle plastic waste into clay bugs and let your imagination soar.

Original function challenge
Test your skills in "Guess the Original Function" and discover the hidden stories behind various plastic items.

Ocean bauble crafting
Participate in our citizen science challenge, by creating ocean-themed baubles from cleaned microplastics collected from UK beaches.

Microplastics science experiment
Unravel the secrets of microplastic fibres from your clothes by shaking your way through our interactive Science experiment.

Eco glitter face painting
Get glamorous with eco glitter face painting! Transform yourself while learning about glitter and its connection to microplastics.

Puzzle retreat
Relax in our puzzle zone, solving paper-based puzzles related to animals, plastic pollution, and recycling. Complete at least one puzzle to earn a sticker.

Sustainable straw showdown
Dive into the world of sustainable straws! Guess materials, explore their sustainability, and pick your favourite. Try it out with a refreshing drink from the café.

Plastic alternatives treasure hunt
Embark on a historical journey! Follow the treasure map to discover alternatives to plastic used throughout the ages.

Creative writing and poetry corner
Engage in discussions, receive feedback, or try a writing exercise exploring plastic pollution at our Creative writing and poetry station.

Fossil exploration
Unearth the past with Carboniferous fossils! Museum educators will showcase real fossils, explaining their significance in industrial history and the origins of coal and oil used to make plastic.