Current Cost Of Living news and updates

Your Union and University Representing Your Interests Nationally
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Second update - response from the minister for the School System and Student Finance

 
Your Officer Team calls for Local MP to Take Action
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Period Poverty
Hannah Blackburn

FREE Period products available across campus (Stoke, London and Stafford) from Wed 10th May.

 
Are you due a refund? (TV Licence)
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Sorted next year’s uni accommodation. What's next? You may be entitled to extra holiday spending money in the form of a TV Licence refund.

 
Dear Prime Minister...
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Read the open letter to the Prime Minister The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak

 
Cost of Living: What have we done to support you?
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Our commitment to cost-of-living support for students, check it out!

 
 
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Free Events on offer this week

Hanley Park Run
23rd September 9am - 11am
Hanley Park
Join like minded people at Hanley parkrun: Run, jog, walk, volunteer
Family Friendly | Sport | Health and Wellbeing | No Alcohol event | Community and Civic partners | Free Event
Breakfast!
25th September 8am - 9:30am
The Atrium, BHL
Join us for a free breakfast!
Food based events | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Featured Events | Free Event
'Pop up' Careers
25th September 10am - noon
Science Centre
‘Welcome to Careers, your future awaits!’ Come and discuss what support is offered and enjoy 'Spin the Wheel' our free game to play!
Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
'Pop up' Wellbeing
25th September 10am - noon
Ember square
Come on over to the Wellbeing stand where we will be giving out information about our Wellbeing service plus cards and freebies available
Health and Wellbeing | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Giant Jenga
25th September 11:30am - 12:30pm
Catalyst fronts ( if raining inside the Hall)
Test your nerves in our Giant game of Jenga just outside the Catalyst from 11.30 - 12.30
Cultural and International | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
'Pop up' Edge Intro
25th September noon - 2pm
Science Centre
An introduction to your free enrichment programme. Come to discuss over at the Science Centre from 12:00 Where we'll show you how to earn points to win Prizes
Welcome Events | Free Event
'Pop up' Money and Guidance Stafford
25th September noon - 1:30pm
Stafford Campus Stairwell E BHL
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name. Stafford Campus
Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
'Pop up' Money and Guidance
25th September 2pm - 4pm
Science Centre
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name.
Welcome Events | Free Event
Introduction to the Project Earth Society
25th September 4pm - 5pm
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Online introduction to the Project Earth Society ??
Give it a Go | Inclusion | Free Event | Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast!
26th September 8am - 9:30am
The Atrium, BHL
Join us for a free breakfast!
Food based events | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Featured Events | Free Event
'Pop up' Transition and Belonging
26th September 10am - noon
Science Centre
Come down to the Transition and Belonging stall, today we have a prize-winning game Higher or Lower cards FREE to play. See you in the Science Centre!
Welcome Events | Free Event
'Pop up' Wellbeing
26th September 10am - noon
Ember square
Come on over to the Wellbeing stand where we will be giving out information about our Wellbeing service plus cards and freebies available
Health and Wellbeing | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Staffs Makes: Coffee, Cake & Crafting
26th September noon - 1:30pm
TBC
Come and Chill with some Crafting!
Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Activities and Games | Arts, Media and Music | Community and Civic partners | Free Event
'Pop up' Money and Guidance
26th September 2pm - 4pm
Ember square
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name.
Welcome Events | Free Event
Walk around the nature reserve
26th September 4pm - 4:30pm
Verve
Let's take in the breath taking scenery that the campus has to offer! Meet at the Verve on Tuesday 26th September at 4pm.
Give it a Go | Free Event
Get to know each other!
26th September 5pm - 8pm
Ember Lounge
Meet us at ember lounge to have a chat, a few drinks and meet everyone. let’s kick the year of to a great start !!!
Music and Dance | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Free Event
GiaG: StaffsDJ Open Decks
26th September 6pm - 9pm
Cadman Building - C115
Come and have a go at mixing, or just chill and listen to some good music! Equipment and guidance available for free; no genre restrictions or experience required :)
Live Music | Music and Dance | Arts, Media and Music | Give it a Go | Free Event
Karaoke Every Tuesday Karaoke
26th September 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 | Live Music | Music and Dance | Arts, Media and Music | Give it a Go | Free Event
'Pop up' Wellbeing
27th September 8am - 9:30am
Stafford Campus Stairwell E BHL
Come on over to the Wellbeing stand where we will be giving out information about our Wellbeing service plus cards and freebies available Stafford Campus
Welcome Events | Free Event
welcome fair Welcome Fair
27th September 10:30am - 3:30pm
LRV - Sports Hall - Catalyst
Join clubs and societies, meet university services and grab some freebies!
LRV | Family Friendly | Featured Events | Welcome Events | University events | Collaboration with student groups | Free Event
Union Picnic!
27th September 11:30am - 1:30pm
Garden Space, BHL
Come and relax in the Garden space with some traditional picnic snacks!
Food based events | Health and Wellbeing | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Featured Events | Community and Civic partners | Free Event
freshers fest logo Freshers Fest 2023
27th September noon - 4pm
Here East Yard
Join students from across all the universities on the Here East Campus.
Featured Events | Welcome Events | London | Free Event
'Pop up' Edge Intro Stafford
27th September noon - 1:30pm
Stafford Campus Stairwell E BHL
An introduction to your free enrichment programme. Come to discuss over at Stairwell E Where we'll show you how to earn points and win Prizes
Welcome Events | Free Event
Art Riot Collective Morning sessions
28th September 10am - noon
Henrion Gallery
Their mission :develop a community of Disabled & Neuro divergent Artists & supporters, offering a creative space where people can learn and grow artistically & socially. The sessions will be run in collaboration with the Disability Students Network.
Arts, Media and Music | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Free Event
'Pop up' Money and Guidance
28th September 10am - noon
Science Centre
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name.
Welcome Events | Free Event
Stafford campus Welcomes the ZEN project
28th September 11am - 5pm
Stafford Campus BHL Ambulance Bay
A Day of guided Zen Sessions to help you into to your new academic year, focusing on helping to lower stress and anxiety levels, and helping you to feel a sense of belonging. Involving a mixture of guided mediation and Visualisation,
Health and Wellbeing | Blackheath Lane (Stafford) | Give it a Go | Community and Civic partners | Free Event
Tepee Central 'A Peace of Home'
28th September 11am - 1pm
Tepee Central
A Peace of Home! We know moving to Uni can be a big deal so here’s just a small way to begin to affirm that you made the right decision.
Welcome Events | Reslife | Free Event
Art Riot Collective Afternoon sessions
28th September 12:30pm - 4pm
Henrion Gallery
Art Riot Collective's mission is to develop a community of Disabled and Neuro divergent Artists and supporters, providing access to high quality creative practice, connections and cultural spaces.
Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Inclusion | Free Event
'Pop up' Wellbeing
28th September 2pm - 4pm
Science Centre
Come on over to the Wellbeing stand where we will be giving out information about our Wellbeing service plus cards and freebies available
Welcome Events | Free Event
Outdoor life drawing/painting
28th September 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Science Centre
Create your very own Canvas painting to keep for your dorms or home. Join the team at the Science Center on Thursday 28th September at 2:30pm. All equipment is provided.
Cultural and International | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
7-a-side League Give it a go
28th September 4pm - 6pm
SSMSC - Astro
Interested in trying 7-a-side? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Dodgeball Give it a Go
28th September 4pm - 5pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Dodgeball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
International Hang Outs
28th September 4pm - 6pm
Verve
Come chill and play all sorts of games (board games, card games, video games) with fellow students. Whether you are a home or international student, everyone is welcome!
Family Friendly | Verve | Activities and Games | Cultural and International | Welcome Events | Community and Civic partners | Networks Event | Free Event
Table Tennis Give it a go
28th September 4pm - 5pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Table Tennis? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Badminton Give it a go
28th September 5pm - 6:30pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Badminton? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Zumba Give it a go
28th September 5pm - 6pm
LRV
Interested in trying Zumba? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Pokémon Society: Give it a Go Session
28th September 6pm - 9pm
T005 - Beacon Building
New uni year, new committee and members! Come and get to know your fellow Pokémon fans, no membership needed!
Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Free Event
Women's Volleyball Give it a go
28th September 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Mixed Hockey Give it a go
28th September 7pm - 8pm
SSMSC - Astro
Interested in trying Hockey? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Men's Volleyball Give it a go
28th September 7:30pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Mixed Lacrosse Give it a go
28th September 8pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Astro
Interested in trying Lacrosse? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Men's Basketball Give it a go
28th September 9pm - 10:30pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Basketball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Give it a Go | Varsity | Free Event
'Pop up' Wellbeing
29th September 8am - 9:30am
Stafford Campus Stairwell E BHL
Come on over to the Wellbeing stand where we will be giving out information about our Wellbeing service plus cards and freebies available Stafford Campus for Breakfast
Welcome Events | Free Event
Spill The Tea With the Officer Team!
29th September 9am - 11am
Verve
Verve | Welcome Events | Inclusion | Community and Civic partners | Supporting Staffs | Networks Event | Free Event
Tepee Central Chaplaincy & Chill
29th September 9am - noon
Tepee Central
Come on over to Tepee Central to 'Get to know your Vic'
Health and Wellbeing | Cultural and International | Faith and Religion | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
'Pop up' Money and Guidance
29th September 10am - noon
Ember square
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name.
Welcome Events | Free Event
'Pop up' Edge Intro
29th September noon - 2pm
Science Centre
An introduction to your free enrichment programme. Come to discuss over at the Science Centre from 12:00 Where we'll show you how to earn points and win Prizes
Welcome Events | Free Event
'Pop up' Money and Guidance
29th September noon - 1:30pm
Stafford Campus Stairwell E BHL
Name that PIG! And win a bundle of prizes for giving our pig the most creative name. Stafford Campus
Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Free Event
'Pop up' Transition and Belonging
29th September noon - 2pm
Ember square
Come down to the Transition and Belonging stall today. We have a prize winning game 'Higher or Lower' cards FREE to play. See you in the Gazebo on Ember Square!
Welcome Events | University events | Community and Civic partners | Free Event
Tepee Central 'Commuters Lunch Club'
29th September noon - 2pm
Tepee Central
Tepee Central presents the Commuters Lunch Club
Welcome Events | Free Event
Give it a go Session
29th September 1:30pm - 3pm
L414 Flaxman Building
Our give it a go session for an introduction to our society! :)
Family Friendly | Activities and Games | Arts, Media and Music | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | No Alcohol event | University events | Inclusion | Free Event
Swimming
29th September 1:45pm - 4:15pm
SSMSC - Fenton Manor
Interested in trying Swimming? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear. Student Card must be shown
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Men's Volleyball
29th September 3pm - 5pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Men's Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Women's Volleyball
29th September 3pm - 5pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Women's Volleyball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Cheerleading Give it a go
29th September 5pm - 7pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Cheerleading? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Jiu Jitsu
29th September 5pm - 7pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Jiu Jitsu? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Mountaineering Give it a go
29th September 5pm - 7pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Mountaineering? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Free Event
ACS Meet & Greet
29th September 6pm - 9pm
Beacon Building T003/4
This the perfect opportunity to meet new people and make some friends. So show up, participate and have fun!
Cultural and International | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Free Event
Table Tennis
29th September 6pm - 8pm
SSMSC - LRV
Interested in trying Table Tennis? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Welcome to Britain
29th September 6pm - 9pm
Catalyst Hall
Welcome to Britain The International team would like to invite you to share the joy with us at our ‘Welcome to Britain’ celebration. There will be plenty of activities to keep you entertained all evening. Friday 29th September, 6pm, Catalyst Hall
Cultural and International | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Women's Football
29th September 6pm - 10pm
SSMSC - Grass Pitch
Interested in trying Women's Football? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Netball
29th September 7pm - 8pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Netball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Ultimate Frisbee
29th September 8pm - 10pm
SSMSC - Grass Pitch
Interested in trying Ultimate Frisbee? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Women's Basketball
29th September 8pm - 9pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Women's Basketball? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
Men's Futsal
29th September 9pm - 10:30pm
SSMSC - Sports Hall
Interested in trying Men's Futsal? Come down to our give it a go. Please wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event

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