GRADEX DEGREE SHOW OPENING CEREMONY 2026

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GRADEX DEGREE SHOW OPENING CEREMONY 2026: 29th May 6:30pm - 9pm; Ember square; Creative Industries Degree Show 2026 Official Opening and Awards Ceremony, Ember Square, College Road; Family Friendly | University events | Stoke Campus

SUDC end of year Showcase 2026: 30th May noon - 2pm; Leek Road Venue; Come and see the result of a hard year's work and fun in the dance studio!! From groups to duets & solos, our team is proud to show off our skills. We're also featuring the Idol society in this year's showcase!; Family Friendly | Sport

Bingo!: 1st June 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: 2nd June 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

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DJ Open Deck Night: 3rd June 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

Darts Competition: 4th June 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; Brand new weekly darts competition; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

Pool Competition: 4th June 8pm - 10pm; Ember Lounge; £1 entry, winner takes all!; Ember Lounge | Evening Entertainments | Sport | Featured Events

The Full House Deal: 5th June 6pm - 8pm; Ember Lounge; Buy any Burger or Pizza and get a pint for only £2; Ember Lounge

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GRADEX DEGREE SHOW OPENING CEREMONY 2026

6.30pm – 7.00pm Official Opening and Awards Ceremony, Ember Square, College Road

All are welcome!!

6.35pm

Awards ceremony

Presentation of GradEX Awards
Presentation of Scarr-Hall Memorial Prize

6.50pm

Official Opening of the Degree Show by Shannel James

7.00pm

Degree Show Opens to the public

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