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Love in All Shapes Zine: 13th February 6pm - 1st March 11pm; T003/4, The Beacon Building; A collaboration project between the LGBTQ+ Society, the Digital Art Society & the Creative Writing Society.; Evening Entertainments | Family Friendly | Activities and Games | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Collaboration with student groups | Group Members Only | Not Wheelchair Accessible | Stoke Campus

8,000 Birthday Cards For Amelia (Stafford): 17th February midnight - 26th February 3pm; CH032 table; Can you help make Amelia’s birthday dream come true?; Family Friendly | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Activities and Games

Games Insitute - Tencent Games Jam: 23rd February 9am - 1st March 5pm; Cadman C115 aNd C117; Academic Interests | Esports and Gaming

DJ Open Deck Night: 25th February 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

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Using RefWorks: 26th February 11am - 11:45am; Online via MS Teams; RefWorks is an easy-to-use tool for citation, bibliography and reference management.; Academic Interests | Online

Menstrual Health Support Group: 26th February 1pm - 2pm; R314 - the Science Centre, Leek Road; University events | Supporting Staffs | Stoke Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Creating Digital Content with Impact: 26th February 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; In today’s digital landscape, the ability to create compelling content is crucial for effective communication, marketing, and brand building.; Academic Interests | Online

Fight Club Weekly Casuals: 26th February 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

Horror Quiz Night: 26th February 6pm - 8pm; Cadman A007; A night of horror themed quizzes with prizes; Evening Entertainments | Activities and Games

Dead by Daylight Weekly game night: 26th February 6:30pm - 9pm; Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming

Retro Bullseye Night: 26th February 6:30pm - 9pm; Ember Lounge; Win some fantastic prizes at our darts-themed quiz night; Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Rainbow Road: 27th February 11am - 7pm; Ember Lounge; An all day LGBTQ+ and Mario Kart collaboration!; Ember Lounge | Activities and Games | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Community and Civic partners

Disabled Students Weekly Social: 27th February 6pm - 9pm; Catalyst Building (Stoke Campus); Weekly socials covering all kinds of topics from bingo, social games, logo competitions and more; Health and Wellbeing | Inclusion | Better Staffs

Folklore Weekly Session!: 27th February 6pm - 8pm; coalport gardens; Join us for Folklores weekly session! Check our discord for this weeks theme!; Evening Entertainments | Academic Interests

Sonic 3 Movie Night: 27th February 6pm - 9pm; Flaxman Movie Theatre; FINAL MOVIE NIGHT X SONIC SOCIETY. Free snacks and drinks; Activities and Games | Collaboration with student groups

The Full House Deal: 27th February 6pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2; Ember Lounge

Weekly Session: 27th February 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

Weekly Social: 27th February 6pm - 10pm; CA231 , the catalyst; Our weekly get together with snacks, games and lots of fun!; Family Friendly | Activities and Games | LGBTQ+ | Group Members Only | Stoke Campus

Cocktail night and Masterclass: 27th February 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Learn some cocktail-making skills and enjoy a cocktail or two!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events

ABC night: 27th February 11pm - 3am; LRV; Whats your letter?; LRV | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Guilty Gear - Fight Club Weekend: 28th February noon - 5:30pm; Beacon Building / T105 / Stoke Campus; Guilty Gear Strive / Strive 3v3 / Xrd Rev 2 Double Elimination brackets; Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only

Mural & Poetry Walk: 1st March 2pm - 4:30pm; Stoke City Football Club car park, ST4 4EG, W3W: mash.behave.juices; Enjoy a walk with local roaming poet, Gabriella Gay, as she explores the Trent Valley Way path and its river-inspired murals; Family Friendly | Sustainable Union

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Academic writing: 2nd March 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

Staffs Motor Club F1 25 League: 2nd March 7pm - 9pm; online; Staffs Motor Club F1 25 Racing League on our discord. Everyone is free to enter!; Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Online | Esports and Gaming

Invasion: 2nd March 8pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; RAMS Weekly meetup in Ember! Each week has a different theme and activity so keep an eye on our socials Discord Link: https://discord.gg/tFyVAbBA; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | LGBTQ+ | Stoke Campus

Digital Skills Pop Up! - Science Centre: 3rd March 9am - 2pm; Science Centre -> Reception Area; Boost Your Digital Skills with Our Pop-Up Stands!; Learning and Development | Academic Interests

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Library Search: Advanced: 3rd March 11am - 11:45am; Online via MS Teams; Searching a university library catalogue can be overwhelming, as sometimes there can be so many results to sift through! This session shows you how to search so your results are more specific to the topics you are researching.; Academic Interests | Online

Library and Academic Skills workshop : AI, ChatGPT and Academia: 3rd March 3pm - 3:45pm; 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. Advance booking is required.; Academic Interests | Online

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Planning your search strategy: 3rd March 3pm - 3:45pm; Online via MS Teams; This session will help you to search for literature systematically. If you need to plan your search for a research project or literature review, then this workshop is for you. Advance booking is required.; Academic Interests | Online

Karaoke: 3rd March 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

Street Ltd Greek Van comes to Stafford: 4th March 11:30am - 2pm; Greek Street food at Stafford Blackheath Lane Campus; Blackheath Lane (Stafford)

Leadership Race: Thinking of running? (Stafford): 4th March 12:30pm - 1:30pm; CH032; Leadership Race Drop-in: Thinking of Running? (Stafford); Leadership Race | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Making a Change

MPFT (Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust) drop in – no referral needed: 4th March 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

SCS WEEKLY SESSION: 4th March 1pm - 3pm; Weekly session! Check out our Discord for more info.

Leadership Race: Thinking of Running? (Stoke): 4th March 2pm - 3pm; Students' Union Office; Could you be a remarkable Rep? A keen committee member? Of even an outstanding Officer?! Why not stop by to ask your Voice team all your burning questions about running in the Leadership Race elections!; Leadership Race

Cosplay & Crafts Weekly Session: 4th March 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

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Coping with Exams: 4th March 3pm - 3:30pm; Online via MS Teams; Many students get stressed or worried whilst studying and revising for their exams. This is understandable as exam results can have an direct impact on your grades. Advance booking is required.; Academic Interests | Online

Free Pool: 4th March 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!!!: 4th March 5pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; EVERY FOOD ITEM! EVERY DRINK!; Ember Lounge

Staf-FUR-dshire Weekly Social: 4th March 5pm - 10pm; Come on down to the weekly Staf-FUR-dshire Social - meet some fuzzy creatures and make friends!; LGBTQ+

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Referencing basics: 4th March 6pm - 6:30pm; 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. Advance booking is required.; Academic Interests | Online

Sonic Society Regular Session: 4th March 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: 4th March 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: 4th March 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

Vintage Clothing Fair: 5th March 10am - 4pm; Ember Lounge; Grab yourself a vintage clothing bargain at cheap prices!; LRV | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Sustainable Union

Library and Academic Skills workshop: From Busy to Balanced with Digital Productivity: 5th March 11am - 6:30pm; 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

Code Café Weekly Sesh: 5th March 3pm - 5pm; Mellor S205; Code Café is a weekly community run via the Computing Society dedicated to Software Development. Each week follows themes, new projects and fun events to help upskill you in programming. Come along every Thursday from 3-5PM & check Discord for more¬; Learning and Development | Academic Interests

Library and Academic Skills workshop : Critical writing: 5th March 3pm - 3:45pm; 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

Street Fighter 6 Tournament - Fight Club: 5th March 5:15pm - 9:30pm; Beacon Building / T105 / Stoke Campus; Fight Club Street Fighter 6 Double Elimination Tournament, bring your own controller, Beacon Building Room T105 First To 2 Matches, FT3 Top 8 Winner cannot change character Loser can change character; Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only

Dead by Daylight Weekly game night: 5th March 6:30pm - 9pm; Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming

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.