It’s National Student Money Week, and this years theme is Future Ready: Money Skills for Success. All week, we’re helping you build confidence with your finances so you can make smarter choices for the future. You can even win a whole basket of shopping!
It’s National Student Money Week, and this year’s theme is Future Ready: Money Skills for Success.
All week, we’re helping you build confidence with your finances so you can make smarter choices for the future.
Shopping Basket Challenge
Could you win a full basket of shopping?
We’re challenging you to guess the price difference between a branded basket of shopping and a supermarket own-brand equivalent.
The closest guesses will win:
- 1st prize: Branded basket
- 2nd prize: Own-brand basket
The baskets include:
- 4 toilet rolls
- zero sugar cola
- washing detergent
- corn flakes
- 6 pack of crisps
- Cocolate chunk cookies
- Washing uo liquid
- Tomato Ketchup
- Summer fruit squash
- Anti bacterial spray
- Tea bags
- Shower gel
- Hand soap
- Bolognaise sauce
- Dry pasta
- Raspberry Jam
- Tomato soup
Running across Stoke, Stafford, and London campuses there are 6 chances to win!
Submit your guess here- Shopping Basket Challenge! – Fill in form
Tip: Don’t forget pounds and pence!
Winners announced Monday 9th March via student email.
Prices are accurate as of the 20/02/2026 from Tesco supermarket (excluding clubcard offiers).