Current Cost Of Living news and updates

Your Union and University Representing Your Interests Nationally
officer team

Second update - response from the minister for the School System and Student Finance

 
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)
tv licence refund graphic

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...
Dear PM

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

 
Cost of Living: What have we done to support you?
Five pounds

Our commitment to cost-of-living support for students, check it out!

 
 

 

Free Events on offer this week

Parkrun logo Hanley ParkRun
23rd November 9am - noon
Hanley Park, Stoke on Trent
Join the free Hanley Parkrun each Saturday: walk, jog, run, volunteer...
Family Friendly | Sport | Health and Wellbeing | Free Event | Curated Event
Sixers Saturday!
23rd November 4pm - 7pm
T204 / Beacon Building
Join Staffs Esports in a night of relaxed gaming, whether you're here to train to compete, have fun with friends in a professional-grade esports suite, or meet other gaming societies. With themes rotating weekly, you won't want to miss out!
Give it a Go | Esports and Gaming | Collaboration with student groups | Free Event
Arcane Season 2 Watch Party
23rd November 5pm - 8pm
G027 Cadman
The League Soc will be running a watch party for Arcane Season 2. This Watch party will consist of 3 episodes, back to back each Saturday they come out at 5pm.
Evening Entertainments | Activities and Games | Arts, Media and Music | Esports and Gaming | Free Event
Myth Wargames
25th November 6pm - 10pm
Mellor S351
The Myth Societies Weekly Wargames session!
Activities and Games | Group Members Only | Free Event
Wii Staffs, Evening Session
25th November 6pm - 9pm
Mellor S500
Come chill, Play some games
Activities and Games | Special Interest and Appreciation | Give it a Go | Inclusion | Free Event
FREE Yoga
26th November 1pm - 2pm
Drama Studio 2, College Road
Free yoga, every Tuesday - staff & students
Health and Wellbeing | Give it a Go | Free Event
AmDram Session
26th November 6pm - 8pm
Dwight Building - K014
Our weekly Tuesday session! Come along for improv, acting games, and fun! Over the first semester, we will be prepping for Haunted Halls, our Variety Show, and hopefully a primary school workshop!
Activities and Games | Arts, Media and Music | Give it a Go | Inclusion | Charity Fundraising | Free Event
Myth's D&D - Dungeon Legends
26th November 6pm - 10pm
Catalyst CA202
Myth's Weekly D&D Adventurer's league
Activities and Games | Group Members Only | Free Event
Minecraft Social
26th November 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Discord Main Room
Join us in Discord for some Minecraft, a good laugh and a well-needed break from your studies.
Health and Wellbeing | Activities and Games | Online | Inclusion | Group Members Only | Free Event
DSN Quiet Socials
27th November 2pm - 6pm
CA201, Catalyst
A quiet and accommodating event focused on socialisation and student enjoyment.
Health and Wellbeing | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Committee calendar | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Collaboration with student groups | Networks Event | Free Event
Myth Boardgames
27th November 3pm - 9pm
Flaxman L100
Myth's Weekly Boardgame Session
Activities and Games | Group Members Only | Free Event
The Knit & Natter Logo Knit & Natter Thursday Session
28th November 2pm - 4pm
Mellor Building - S351
The Member's Thursday session for the Knit & Natter Society
Activities and Games | Online | Group Members Only | Free Event
AmDram Session
28th November 6pm - 8pm
Dwight Building - K014
Our weekly Thursday session! Come along for improv, acting games, and fun! Over the first semester, we will be prepping for Haunted Halls, our Variety Show, and hopefully a primary school workshop!
Activities and Games | Arts, Media and Music | Give it a Go | Inclusion | Charity Fundraising | Free Event
Equip
28th November 6:30pm - 9pm
The Catalyst - CA103/4
Our main weekly meeting that includes a short talk and time of discussion followed by time to socialise
Open Lecture or Talk | Activities and Games | Faith and Religion | Free Event
Myth Cardgames
28th November 7pm - 10pm
Catalyst CA202
Myth's Weekly Card Games event
Academic Interests | Group Members Only | Free Event
Glee Club Glee Club
28th November 8pm - 9pm
LRV
join us to sing and have a laugh
LRV | Music and Dance | Arts, Media and Music | Inclusion | Free Event
FREE Swimming (Daily Term time)
29th November 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Fenton Manor
Free swimming daily at Fenton Manor Sports Centre (Term Time only). Please see event details for various days and times
Sport | Give it a Go | Free Event
League of Legends Social
29th November 5pm - 8pm
T204, Beacon
• Team Matches – Jump into custom games or join up for Summoner’s Rift, ARAM, and more! • Coaching & Tips – Get advice from experienced members or share your own insights. • Chill & Chat – Hang out with other players and talk strategy
Evening Entertainments | Activities and Games | Arts, Media and Music | Esports and Gaming | Free Event
LGBT+ Friday Socials
29th November 5pm - 8pm
Squeezebox, Verve
This Friday social is an event where students can socialise, play games and enjoy drinks & snacks (not provided by the network).
Verve | Squeeze Box | Activities and Games | Give it a Go | Committee calendar | LGBTQ+ | Inclusion | Collaboration with student groups | Free Event

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