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

Psychology Society Study Group: 14th October 1pm - 16th December midnight; Ashley 2 LW107; We provide the essentials: tea, coffee, biscuits, and good company. We offer a warm, friendly atmosphere for moral support and/or getting work done. Our new lending library will also be available this semester; Academic Interests | Inclusion | Better Staffs | Stoke Campus

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

Into Games Games Employability Bootcamp - Submit Expression of Interest: 20th October midnight - 28th October midnight; Into Games is running a free, two-week online Games Student Employability Bootcamp from 2nd to 13th November, and we'd love your students who are from working-class or low-income backgrounds. Applications close on 28th October 2026.; Academic Interests | Activities and Games

Into Games Games Employability Bootcamp - Submit Expression of Interest: 21st October midnight - 29th October midnight; Into Games is running a free, two-week online Games Student Employability Bootcamp from 2nd to 13th November, and we'd love your students who are from working-class or low-income backgrounds. Applications close on 28th October 2026.; Academic Interests | Activities and Games

Psychology Society Study Group: 21st October 1pm - 23rd December midnight; Ashley 2 LW107; We provide the essentials: tea, coffee, biscuits, and good company. We offer a warm, friendly atmosphere for moral support and/or getting work done. Our new lending library will also be available this semester; Academic Interests | Inclusion | Better Staffs | Stoke Campus

Weekly Session: 21st October 6pm - 30th December 8pm; Dwight Building K14; Our weekly Glee Club Session in Dwight K14; LRV | University events

Men's Volleyball Weekly Session: 22nd October 7:30am - 9am; Sports Hall, Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST4 2YJ; Men's 2nd Team Volleyball weekly session in the Sports Hall! BUCS Membership required.; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Reflective Writing: 22nd October 11am - 11:45am; 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, it will reveal common problems with reflective writing and highlight good practice to help maximise your marks.; Academic Interests | Online

University Merchandise Stand: 22nd October 11:30am - 1:30pm; CH032, SU Office, Blackheath Lane, Stafford Campus, ST18 0YG; The uni merch shop is coming to Stafford!; Blackheath Lane (Stafford)

Internships for Business.: 22nd October noon - 1pm; Online via MS Teams; Business students who are interested in exploring an online internship; Academic Interests | Online

Post Graduate Study: 22nd October 1pm - 5pm; Online via MS Teams; Speak to Jamie Leese, our Postgraduate Officer about the Masters opportunities here at University of Staffordshire.; Academic Interests | Online

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Doing a Literature Review: 22nd October 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.; Academic Interests | Online

Mixed Volleyball Weekly Session: 22nd October 3pm - 5pm; Sports Hall, Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST4 2YJ; Mixed Volleyball weekly session in the Sports Hall!; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Dodgeball Weekly Session: 22nd October 4:30pm - 6pm; Sports Hall, Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST4 2YJ; Dodgeball weekly session in the Sports Hall!; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Tournament: 22nd October 5pm - 9:30pm; UMVC3 tournament. Sign up link in the Fight Club discord. Or you can sign up in-person on the day.; Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming | Group Members Only | Stoke Campus

Zumba Weekly Session: 22nd October 5pm - 6pm; Leek Road Venue (LRV), ST4 2DF; Zumba weekly session in the LRV!; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Pumpkin Autopsy: 22nd October 6pm - 8pm; Bring your own Pumpkin and why not give it an Autopsy?! (Pumpking carving session!); Evening Entertainments | Verve | Academic Interests | Activities and Games | Inclusion | Making a Change | Collaboration with student groups | Supporting Staffs | Stoke Campus

TTRPG Night - Myth Society: 22nd October 6pm - 10pm; Catalyst rooms Ca262-Ca264; Join us for our long form TTRPG (Table Top Role Playing Game)Nights, where you can find a party to play TTRPG Campaigns with, this includes Dungeons and Dragons but also includes any other TTRPG, if you want to host a game, you can find players!; Activities and Games | Stoke Campus

Weekly Poker Tournament: 22nd October 6pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Come join us for our weekly poker tournament!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Activities and Games

Women's Futsal Weekly Session: 22nd October 6pm - 7pm; Sports Hall, Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST4 2YJ; Women's Futsal weekly session in the Sports Hall! BUCS Membership required.; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Men's Futsal Weekly Session: 22nd October 7pm - 10:30pm; Sports Hall, Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST4 2YJ; Men's Volleyball weekly session in the Sports Hall! BUCS Membership required.; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Men's Rugby Weekly Session: 22nd October 7pm - 9pm; Grass Pitch, ST4 2YJ; Men's Rugby weekly session on the grass pitch! BUCS Membership required.; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Darts Competition: 22nd 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: 22nd 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]: 22nd 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

Pumpkin Carving: 23rd October 2pm - 4pm; Ember Lounge; Free Event; Ember Lounge | Featured Events

Mixed Volleyball Weekly Session: 23rd October 3pm - 5pm; Sports Hall, Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST4 2YJ; Mixed Volleyball weekly session in the Sports Hall!; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Cheerleading Club Weekly Session: 23rd October 4pm - 6pm; Student Hub, Student Village; Cheerleading's weekly session in the Student Hub! Union Membership required.; Sport | Music and Dance | Group Members Only | Stoke Campus

Ballet Class: 23rd October 5pm - 6:15pm; Sixth Form Building - Studio; Ballet competition group dance class!; Music and Dance | Health and Wellbeing | Activities and Games | Group Members Only | Stoke Campus

Mountaineering Weekly Session: 23rd October 5pm - 7pm; Sports Hall, Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST4 2YJ; Mountaineering Weekly Session in the Sports Hall! Half-Hall and requires a Students' Union membership.; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Women's Basketball Weekly Session: 23rd October 5pm - 7pm; Sports Hall, Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST4 2YJ; Women's Basketball's Weekly Session in the Sports Hall! Half-Hall.; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Card Games - Myth Society: 23rd October 6pm - 11:59pm; Mellor S351 and S344; Join us for Card games at myth! We play a variety of card games, most prominently Magic: The Gathering! We have decks on hand to borrow if you want to try it out, and people willing to teach!; Activities and Games | Stoke Campus

Cultural Society Halloween Event: 23rd October 6pm - 9pm; Keele University (exact location to be confirmed); We will we collaborating with Keele FilSoc to do pumpkin carving , quizzes, and costume party!!!; Activities and Games

Hobby Share Social: 23rd October 6pm - 10pm; CA231, Catalyst; The perfect opportunity to show off your hobbies and skills!; Family Friendly | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Stoke Campus

Weekly Session @ Verve: 23rd October 6pm - 9pm; Verve; Come join us in Verve for our Mario Kart sessions!; Verve | Activities and Games | Esports and Gaming

South Wales Weekend ~ Caving Club: 23rd October 6:15pm - 25th October 11:59pm; South Wales Caving Weekend ~ OUR BIGGEST (and best!) EVENT YET; Sport | Activities and Games | Stoke Campus | Off Campus

Mixed Basketball Weekly Session: 23rd October 7pm - 8:30pm; Sports Hall, Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST4 2YJ; Mixed Basketball's Weekly Session in the Sports Hall!; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Pool at The Ember lounge: 23rd 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

American Football Weekly Session: 23rd October 8pm - 10pm; American Football weekly session on the Large 3G Pitch! BUCS Membership required.; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Bar Stock Exchange Night: 23rd October 8pm - midnight; Ember Lounge; Keep your eyes on the screen. Once the price drops, head for the bar!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Featured Events | Stoke Campus

Fencing Weekly Session: 23rd October 8pm - 9:30pm; Leek Road Venue (LRV), ST4 2DF; Fencing Weekly Session at the LRV!; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

Badminton Weekly Session: 23rd October 8:30pm - 10:30pm; Sports Hall, Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST1 2YJ; Badminton Weekly Session in the Sports Hall!; Sport | University events | Stoke Campus

[FREE/GIAG] Fortnitemares Casual Tourney: Sonic x FNAF: 24th October 12:30pm - 4:30pm; Beacon T105; Join the Sonic Society and the FNAF Society for a special Halloween event! Try out the new long-awaited FNAF and Sonic collabs in Fortnite, and have a bit of fun going against each other in a casual Zero Build tournament! All skill levels welcome!; Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Online | Esports and Gaming | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Stoke Campus

GG Halloween: 24th October 6pm - 11pm; Ember Lounge; Ember Lounge | Music and Dance | Featured Events | Esports and Gaming | Collaboration with student groups

MCM Comic Con London: 25th October 6:30am - 9pm; Meeting point: Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, ST4 2DF; TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT! View event page for on-the-day details.; Activities and Games | Collaboration with student groups | Off Campus

Transforming Trent Valley: Bucknall Park River Monitoring Walk: 26th October 10am - noon; Bucknall Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8AB; Join us on a gentle walk through Bucknall Park spotting and identifying birds, insects, plants and trees living along the River Trent.; Family Friendly | Sustainable Union | Off Campus

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Academic Reading: 26th October 11am - 11:30am; Online via MS Teams; This beginner's workshop will show you how to locate resources and then what to do with them - you'll understanding how to effectively take notes, reference material and how evidencing claims you make in your assignments is vital.; Academic Interests | Online

The EDGE – Develop your practical skills .: 26th October noon - 1pm; Online via MS Teams; The EDGE is an online programme which allows you to develop the practical skills that employers are looking for, from communication and teamwork to leadership and problem-solving.; Academic Interests | Online

Digital Skills workshop: Creating Digital Content with Impact: 26th October 2pm - 3pm; Online via MS Teams; In today’s digital landscape, the ability to create compelling content is crucial for effective communication, marketing, and brand building. This workshop showcases some applications to craft engaging digital content across various platforms.; Academic Interests | Online

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.