LRV

Your events hub on campus is home to club nights to cater to most tastes! LRV is situated on the Leek Road campus, just a stone's throw from the Halls of Residence. LRV and Ember Lounge were national winners in 2023's Best Bar None awards. LRV is now one of the top venues in the country and is classed as a Centre of Excellence for other Union venues to learn from.

What's On

give it a go The Big Give It A Go
17th September 6:30pm - 8pm
LRV and Verve
‘See what our clubs and societies get up to and try something new’ Free pizza!
LRV | Activities and Games | Cultural and International | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | Esports and Gaming
Zumba (Residential Welcome Week)
18th September 5pm - 6pm
LRV
Zumba – Give It a Go! Interested in trying Zumba? Come along to the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and GIVE IT A GO! Open to everyone – all abilities welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before.
LRV | Sport | Health and Wellbeing | Give it a Go | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
welcome party 20th September Welcome Party - TICKETS ON SALE 1st SEPTEMBER
20th September 10pm - 3am
LRV
Are you ready for your amazing first club night of the year? Look out for loads of UVK-sponsored promotions and giveaways!
LRV | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events | Welcome Events
welcome fair Welcome Fair
24th September 10am - 2:30pm
LRV, Sports Centre and The Catalyst ST4 2DF
Freebies, clubs and socs, sports teams, and more
LRV | Sport | Featured Events | Welcome Events | University events | Free Event
Flashback to school Flashback to School
26th September 11pm - 3am
LRV
It's Back to School to wrap up Welcome Week in style! Think classic tunes, retro vibes, and a night to remember.
LRV | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events | Welcome Events
comic fair Toys, books, comics and Sci-fi Fair
28th September 10am - 2pm
LRV ST4 2DF
LRV | Welcome Events | No Alcohol event
vintage folk Vintage Clothing Fair
30th September 10am - 4pm
LRV ST4 2DF
Grab yourself a vintage clothing bargain at cheap prices!
LRV | Family Friendly | Sustainable Union | No Alcohol event
Fright Night Fright Night!
31st October 11pm - 4am
LRV ST4 2DF
It's the biggest night of the year! Celebrate Halloween in the LRV!
LRV | Evening Entertainments | Music and Dance | Featured Events

Are you interested in hiring one of our venues? We can cater for any number of events, from fairs to club nights, birthdays to weddings and conferences.

Want to know more? Email unionmarketing@staffs.ac.uk

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Best Bar None | Gold Accredited - 2023 National Winner

Your Students’ Union venues have (once again) received the ‘Best Bar None’ Gold Accredited Award!

Best Bar None Gold

But what does this mean?

This award is given out annually to venues that go above and beyond to create a friendly and safe environment. The team do this by ensuring there are measures in place to keep you safe, including our Union Angels, responsible drinking and Be Safe while maintaining positive relationships with local authorities and licensed trading teams.

In addition to this, our Venues provide continuous staff development and training that provides transferable skills in areas such as First Aid to keep all our members and friends safe.