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Forthcoming Events

Mon 9th March

study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : AI Part 2 - Misinformation, Disinformation and More!
11am - 11:45am
Online via MS Teams
Delve deeper into AI's influence on information with "AI Part 2: Misinformation, Disinformation and More!" Explore how AI shapes narratives and learn strategies for critical thinking in the digital age. Advanced booking is required.
Study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop: Online Training and Support
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
When you think of library resources you probably think of books and journal articles. But the library provides access to more than these! Attend this workshop to find out how resources like Box of Broadcasts and Kanopy can help you.

Tue 10th March

study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop: Planning your Research Project
11am - 11:45am
Online via MS Teams
A research project usually involves an investigation into a topic related to your subject area. It might be primary or secondary research. This workshop will help you to plan how to approach this assignment.

Wed 11th March

Study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : Academic reading
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
What's the key to successfully reading for your assignments? This workshop will show you how to locate resources and explain what to do with them - you'll understanding how to effectively take notes. Advance booking is required.
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Things to do before you hand in your assignment
6pm - 6:45pm
Online via MS Teams
If you are finding assignments challenging then this is the workshop for you. It covers the main issues that students receive feedback about, and offers hints and tips that can be used to develop these areas positively. Advance booking is required.

Thu 12th March

Officers on Tour!
10am - noon
Stoke Campus
Have a question or concern? Or just want a chat? Your Officer Team is on Tour, and ready to hear your thoughts!
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : Database demonstration for Health students
11am - 11:45am
Online via MS Teams
Aimed at Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health (Paramedic Science and Operating Department Practice) students, this presentation will include demonstrations of some of the main databases that are key for health students to use.
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : Acting on feedback
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
This workshop will help you to improve your grades by raising your awareness of your strengths and areas for development. Advance booking is required.

Fri 13th March

Folklore Society Logo Folklore Weekly Session!
6pm - 8pm
coalport gardens
Join us for Folklores weekly session! Check our discord for this weeks theme!

Mon 16th March

Library and Academic Skills workshop: Designing a Digital Portfolio to suit you
11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
This workshop covers platform options, content planning, personal branding, and reflective storytelling to help you with the foundation of creating a digital portfolio. Advanced booking is required.
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : Tackling an assignment
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
This workshop will help you to consider how to effectively approach your assignment and understand what is required. Advance booking is required.
Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Tue 17th March

Study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : Critical writing
11am - 11:45am
Online via MS Teams
Develop your ability to write critically. This means learning to use the literature to support the arguments and assumptions you want to make in your writing. Advance booking is required.
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : Doing a literature review
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. Advance booking is required.

Wed 18th March

SYNECTICS SOLUTIONS: AWS, Linux and Networks.
1pm - 5pm
Mellor s503
GUEST SPEAKER COMPANY! Join Synectics Solutions for their event on AWS, Linux and Networks.
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : Coping with Exams
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Many students get stressed or worried whilst studying and revising for their exams. This is understandable as exam results can have an direct impact on your grades. Advance booking is required.

Thu 19th March

Digital Skills Pop Up! - Catalyst Building
9am - 2pm
Catalyst Building -> Main Reception
Boost Your Digital Skills with Our Pop-Up Stands!
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : Reflective writing
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, an Academic Librarian and Skills Tutor will reveal common problems with reflective writing and highlight good practice.
Code Café Weekly Sesh
3pm - 5pm
Mellor S205
Code Café is a weekly community run via the Computing Society dedicated to Software Development. Each week follows themes, new projects and fun events to help upskill you in programming. Come along every Thursday from 3-5PM & check Discord for more¬
Library and Academic Skills workshop: Digital Balance. Taking care in a connected world
3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
It’s essential to prioritse well-being in a world of constant connectivity. This workshop focuses on digital wellness. Advanced booking is required.
study skills Library and Academic Skills workshop : Library Search: Advanced
6pm - 6:45pm
Online via MS Teams
Searching a university library catalogue can be overwhelming, as sometimes there can be so many results to sift through! This session shows you how to search so your results are more specific to the topics you are researching.

Fri 20th March

Folklore Society Logo Folklore Weekly Session!
6pm - 8pm
coalport gardens
Join us for Folklores weekly session! Check our discord for this weeks theme!

Mon 23rd March

Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Tue 24th March

Digital Skills Pop Up! - Stafford
9am - 2pm
Stafford Campus - Library Space
Boost Your Digital Skills with Our Pop-Up Stands!
Officers on Tour!
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Stoke Campus
Have a question or concern? Or just want a chat? Your Officer Team is on Tour, and ready to hear your thoughts!

Wed 25th March

Hacker vs Human: GUEST SPEAKER EVENT
1pm - 3pm
Mellor S507
WIN £40! This session dives into the current state of cybersecurity, moving past the headlines to explore the true cost of a breach and the practical risk management steps that separate resilient companies from the victims.
Creative Industries Forum
3pm - 5pm
September Room, Students' Union, College Road
If you're a Creative Industries student we would absolutely love to hear from you. We are holding this forum to give students the opportunity to come to us and talk about their course.

Thu 26th March

Code Café Weekly Sesh
3pm - 5pm
Mellor S205
Code Café is a weekly community run via the Computing Society dedicated to Software Development. Each week follows themes, new projects and fun events to help upskill you in programming. Come along every Thursday from 3-5PM & check Discord for more¬

Mon 30th March

Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Thu 2nd April

Code Café Weekly Sesh
3pm - 5pm
Mellor S205
Code Café is a weekly community run via the Computing Society dedicated to Software Development. Each week follows themes, new projects and fun events to help upskill you in programming. Come along every Thursday from 3-5PM & check Discord for more¬

Mon 6th April

Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Thu 9th April

Code Café Weekly Sesh
3pm - 5pm
Mellor S205
Code Café is a weekly community run via the Computing Society dedicated to Software Development. Each week follows themes, new projects and fun events to help upskill you in programming. Come along every Thursday from 3-5PM & check Discord for more¬

Mon 13th April

Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Tue 14th April

Officers on Tour!
1pm - 3pm
Stoke Campus
Have a question or concern? Or just want a chat? Your Officer Team is on Tour, and ready to hear your thoughts!

Wed 15th April

Rep Social
4pm - 7pm
Ember Sideroom

Thu 16th April

Code Café Weekly Sesh
3pm - 5pm
Mellor S205
Code Café is a weekly community run via the Computing Society dedicated to Software Development. Each week follows themes, new projects and fun events to help upskill you in programming. Come along every Thursday from 3-5PM & check Discord for more¬
Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Mon 20th April

Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Wed 22nd April

Rep Council
4pm - 6pm
The September Room

Thu 23rd April

Code Café Weekly Sesh
3pm - 5pm
Mellor S205
Code Café is a weekly community run via the Computing Society dedicated to Software Development. Each week follows themes, new projects and fun events to help upskill you in programming. Come along every Thursday from 3-5PM & check Discord for more¬

Mon 27th April

Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Tue 28th April

Officers on Tour!
1pm - 4pm
Stoke Campus
Have a question or concern? Or just want a chat? Your Officer Team is on Tour, and ready to hear your thoughts!

Thu 30th April

Code Café Weekly Sesh
3pm - 5pm
Mellor S205
Code Café is a weekly community run via the Computing Society dedicated to Software Development. Each week follows themes, new projects and fun events to help upskill you in programming. Come along every Thursday from 3-5PM & check Discord for more¬

Mon 4th May

Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Thu 7th May

Code Café Weekly Sesh
3pm - 5pm
Mellor S205
Code Café is a weekly community run via the Computing Society dedicated to Software Development. Each week follows themes, new projects and fun events to help upskill you in programming. Come along every Thursday from 3-5PM & check Discord for more¬

Mon 11th May

Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Wed 13th May

Creative Industries Forum
3pm - 5pm
September Room, Students' Union, College Road
If you're a Creative Industries student we would absolutely love to hear from you. We are holding this forum to give students the opportunity to come to us and talk about their course.

Thu 14th May

Officers on Tour!
10am - noon
Stoke Campus
Have a question or concern? Or just want a chat? Your Officer Team is on Tour, and ready to hear your thoughts!

Sat 16th May

Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Mon 18th May

Life Drawing Weekly Session
6:15pm - 8:15pm
K020 Dwight

Wed 20th May

Rep Council
4pm - 6pm
The September Room
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