Events in April

Forthcoming Events

Wed 16th April

Blackpool Zoo: 8am - 4pm; Blackpool Zoo; Day trip to Blackpool Zoo with ADHD/Neurodivergent society members! A day filled with animal fun and interaction with new people

Black Students Feedback Forum: 1pm - 3pm; Flintoff Meeting Room; Join our Black Students Feedback Forum to share your experiences, challenges and ideas for making our university a better place for you.

Caffeination Station: 2pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!

Floorball session: 5pm - 6:30pm; Sir Tom Finney - Sports hall; Floorball is a fun sport which blends the gameplay of ice hockey with some elements of field hockey - but is low contact, indoors, uses a ball instead of puck and we don't play on ice!

Thu 17th April

Women's Gym Space: 17th April 10am - 18th April noon; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Caffeination Station: 2pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!

Fri 18th April

Women's Gym Space: 1pm - 3pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Sat 19th April

Mental Health in Islam: Ustadh Abas Arshad: 6pm - 8pm; Online - MS Teams; Join us for a powerful and uplifting talk exploring the intersection of mental well-being and Islamic teachings. Ustadh Abas Arshad will guide us through how faith, reflection, and community support can help nurture the soul and mind.

Mon 21st April

Women's Gym Space: 2pm - 4pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Tue 22nd April

Women's Gym Space: 9am - 11am; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Fitted For Fans: 10am - 4pm; Students' Union Cafe; Football fan? Or just love a vintage buy? Pop down to the Students' Union cafe and check out all the vintage football shirts on offer! From local teams to famous classics, Fitted For Fans has it all!

Burnley Crafternoon: 11am - 2pm; Victoria Mill Social Space, Burnley; Mindful colouring, knitting for beginners, crochet for beginners, Origami, table tennis, pool, Lego, Jenga and more.

Meet the Water Rescue Dogs (Study Bark): 11am - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston; Meet, play with and pet our visiting group of Newfoundland dogs who are trained in water rescue.

Mindful Painting: 11am - 1pm; Students' Union Café; A relaxing crafty event for you to create wonderful pictures.

Crafternoon (Sun Catchers): noon - 2pm; Student Support drop-in, Upper Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Take a break from your studies and unleash your creativity at Crafternoon.

Caffeination Station: 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!

Open Debate: 2pm - 6pm; UCLan Preston Campus; Open Debate Session: Speak Your Mind

Ste's Speed Quiz: 8pm - 10pm; Lampworks; Back for another year, our hugely popular, free to enter quiz night has returned to our on-campus Student Bar, Lampworks!

Wed 23rd April

Relaxing Games: 10am - 4pm; Student Support Lounge, Lower Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Come and enjoy board games, puzzles and card games in the Student Centre.

Burnley Crafternoon: 11am - 2pm; Victoria Mill Social Space, Burnley; Mindful colouring, knitting for beginners, crochet for beginners, Origami, table tennis, pool, Lego, Jenga and more.

Meet the Water Rescue Dogs (Study Bark): 11am - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston Campus; Meet, play with and pet our visiting group of Newfoundland dogs who are trained in water rescue.

Adders, Ladders & Advice: noon - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston; The SU Advice Service will be on hand to chat in the SU café about key issues.

Meditation Session: noon - 1pm; Flintoff Room, Students' Union, Preston Campus; This is an opportunity to relax, recharge and enhance your study efficiency.

Caffeination Station: 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!

Thu 24th April

On-Campus Eats: Tasty Food Vendors on University Square!: 10am - 4pm; University square; Join us for On-Campus Eats! A bi-weekly food extravaganza featuring a variety of delicious bites from local vendors!

Burnley Crafternoon: 11am - 2pm; Victoria Mill Social Space, Burnley; Mindful colouring, knitting for beginners, crochet for beginners, Origami, table tennis, pool, Lego, Jenga and more.

FREE 5 min de-stress massage: 11am - 3pm; Students' Union Cafe; Feeling the exam pressure? Pop into the SU Cafe and de-stress with a FREE 5 min head, shoulder or hand massage, courtesy of Mandala Preston!

The Great Study Escape: noon - 3pm; Student Achievement Services area, Upper Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Take a study break and enjoy our relaxing activities!

Westlakes Golden Roses: noon - 1:30pm; Sir John Fyfe Building JF004; The Westlakes Golden Roses Awards will be presented with a lovely lunchtime awards ceremony on Thursday, April 24th 2025 at 12:00pm with drinks and afternoon tea.

Caffeination Station: 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!

Move and Relax: 1pm - 1:45pm; Multi-Faith Room, Oasis Centre, Preston Campus; Take a break from your studies to ‘turn the volume down’, with gentle movement and relaxation in a lovely space. Seated and optional standing. No experience necessary.

Westlakes Carnival: 1:30pm - 4pm; Westlakes Campus; Step right up, Westlakes!

Trauma CPD Event: 5pm - 7pm; UCLAN

Cocktail Masterclass: 7pm - 8:30pm; Lampworks; Join us for an unforgettable evening of cocktail crafting!

Fri 25th April

Nomadic Books Van: 10am - 4pm; St Peter's Square (Behind the Students' Union building); Nomadic Books is a new independent mobile bookshop and the only operating bookshop van in the UK! Come down and check out their books, cards, artwork, jewellery and more!

Alpacalypse: 11am - 2pm; Union Square, Preston Campus; The alpacas are back on campus for students to feed, pet and take pictures with. Come and meet our alpaca friends.

Burnley Tea and Talk: 11am - 2pm; Victoria Mill Social Space, Burnley; Come and enjoy some nice refreshments and opportunity to talk to staff and other students.

Women's Gym Space: 1pm - 3pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Circus Skills Workshop: 2pm - 3pm; Student Support Lounge, Lower Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Come along and learn key clown and circus skills, such as balloon modelling, juggling, and plate spinning.

Floorball session: 4pm - 5:30pm; STFSC- Sports hall

OSCE Simulation Fridays: 7pm - 8:30pm; HA 333; OSCE Simulation Fridays is a weekly event to give you the opportunity to practice examination and communication skills in an informal context and gain feedback from peers.

Mon 28th April

Self Care Fair: 10am - 4pm; SU, UCLAN

Burnley Mindfulness Monday: 11am - 2pm; Burnley Campus, Victoria Mill; Boccia, crafts, paint by numbers, and snacks to help you relax and take a break from your studies.

The Great Study Escape: noon - 3pm; Student Achievement Services area, Upper Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Take a study break and enjoy our relaxing activities.

Caffeination Station: 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!

Women's Gym Space: 2pm - 4pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Sip and Paint Evening: 7pm - 9pm; Lampworks; Unleash your inner artist at our Sip & Paint Evening – with a twist!

Tue 29th April

Women's Gym Space: 9am - 11am; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

FREE 5 min de-stress massage: 11am - 3pm; Students' Union Cafe; Feeling the exam pressure? Pop into the SU Cafe and de-stress with a FREE 5 min head, shoulder or hand massage, courtesy of Mandala Preston!

Mindfulness Memory Jars: 11am - 1pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston Campus; A recent study found that looking back in time and remembering old memories can help improve feelings of self-worth, help contribute to a brighter outlook for the future, and increase your sense of wellbeing.

Adders, Ladders & Advice: noon - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston; The SU Advice Service will be on hand to chat in the SU café about key issues.

Burnley Golden Roses: noon - 1:30pm; Victoria Mill 004; The Burnley Golden Roses Awards will be presented with a lovely lunchtime awards ceremony in the Atrium and VM004 on April 29th 2025 at 12:00pm with drinks and afternoon tea.

Crafternoon Clay Modelling: noon - 2pm; Student Centre Drop-In, Upper Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Take a break from your studies and unleash your creativity at Crafternoon!

Caffeination Station: 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!

Burnley Study Break Fest: 1:30pm - 4pm; Burnley Campus, Victoria Mill; Study Break Fest is back!

Cook and Eat: 2pm - 3pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston Campus; Take a break from your exam prep and join fellow students for a delightful cooking session where we'll learn to make a delicious, budget-friendly dish together.

Ste's Speed Quiz: 8pm - 10pm; Lampworks; Back for another year, our hugely popular, free to enter quiz night has returned to our on-campus Student Bar, Lampworks!

Wed 30th April

Giant Games: 10am - 4pm; Student Support Lounge, Lower Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Giant chess, Connect 4, noughts and crosses for all to enjoy.

Social Badminton: 10am - noon; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All abilities welcome

Burnley Crafternoon: 11am - 2pm; Burnley Campus, Victoria Mill Social Space; Mindful colouring, knitting for beginners, crochet for beginners, Origami, table tennis, pool, Lego, Jenga and more.

Inner Child Day: 11am - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston Campus; Get in touch with your younger self. Sensory activities, floor time, crafts and nostalgic childhood snacks.

Meet the Water Rescue Dogs (Study Bark): 11am - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston Campus; Meet, play with and pet our visiting group of Newfoundland dogs who are trained in water rescue.

Midsoc Event: Biomechanics of Pregnancy and Childbirth with Dr. Anastasia Topalidou: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Online - Teams; Biomechanics of Pregnancy and Childbirth with Dr. Anastasia Topalidou

11-a-side League: 1pm - 4pm; UCLan Sports Arena; All abilities welcome

Caffeination Station: 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!

Inner Child Disco at Lampworks: 5pm - 9pm; Lampworks; Unleash your joy, dust off your glitter, and dance like nobody’s watching — because your inner child deserves a night out.

Inclusivity Support: 6pm - 7:30pm; Harrington Building; Gender Outreach: Trans and non-binary peer support and social group

Hip-Hop Ping Pong: 7pm - 9pm; UCLan SU Cafe (Atrium); Obviously, it is Table Table with a Rap Playlist.....of course!

Thu 1st May

Vintage Folk Thrift Sale: 9am - 4pm; Students' Union Cafe; Vintage Folk Thrift sale returns to UCLan Students' Union, with amazing vintage at bargain prices!

Women's Gym Space: 1st May 10am - 2nd May noon; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Alpacalypse: 11am - 2pm; Union Square, Preston Campus; The alpacas are back on campus for students to feed, pet and take pictures with. Come and meet our alpaca friends.

Burnley Crafternoon: 11am - 2pm; Burnley Campus, Victoria Mill Social Space; Mindful colouring, knitting for beginners, crochet for beginners, Origami, table tennis, pool, Lego, Jenga and more.

The Great Study Escape: noon - 3pm; Student Achievement Services Area, UG Floor, Student Centre; Take a study break and enjoy our relaxing activities!

Caffeination Station: 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!

Move and Relax: 1pm - 1:45pm; Multi-Faith Room, Oasis Centre, Preston Campus; Take a break from your studies to ‘turn the volume down’, with gentle movement and relaxation in a lovely space. Seated and optional standing. No experience necessary.

Social Indoor Cricket: 4pm - 6pm; All Abilities Welcome

Golden Roses: Student Led Teaching and Support Awards: 5pm - 8pm; 53 Degrees; Now, we join together the celebrate the crème de la crème of teaching and support, whilst sharing what students consider to be best practice with special guests making this an event to remember.

Women’s Only Futsal/Indoor Football: 5pm - 6pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome

Fri 2nd May

Burnley Crafternoon: 11am - 2pm; Burnley Campus, Victoria Mill Social Space; Mindful colouring, knitting for beginners, crochet for beginners, Origami, table tennis, pool, Lego, Jenga and more.

Women's Gym Space: 1pm - 3pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Circus Skills Workshop: 2pm - 3pm; Student Support Lounge, Lower Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Come along and learn key clown and circus skills, such as balloon modelling, juggling, and plate spinning.

Floorball session: 4pm - 5:30pm; STFSC- Sports hall

Study Break Fest: 4pm - 8pm; University Square, Preston Campus Student Centre; Join the Students' Union and the university on Friday 2nd May to celebrate the end of the exam and assessment season with Study Break Fest!

OSCE Simulation Fridays: 7pm - 8:30pm; HA 333; OSCE Simulation Fridays is a weekly event to give you the opportunity to practice examination and communication skills in an informal context and gain feedback from peers.

Social Futsal: 7:30pm - 9pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome

Social Basketball: 8:30pm - 10pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome

Sat 3rd May

UCLan Dance Club Showcase 2025 - Afternoon Show: 1pm - 3pm; Main Theatre, Media Factory; UCLan Dance Club presents 'Curtain Call', a showcase of their award winning competition routines and open class routines from this academic year!

UCLan Dance Club Showcase 2025 - Evening Show: 6pm - 8pm; Main Theatre, Media Factory; UCLan Dance Club presents 'Curtain Call', a showcase of their award winning competition routines and open class routines from this academic year!

Mon 5th May

Women's Gym Space: 2pm - 4pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

5-a-side League: 6pm - 8pm; UCLan Sports Arena; Come along between 6-7pm or 7-8pm

Social Tennis: 6pm - 8pm; UCLan Sports Arena; Turn up and play all abilities

Tue 6th May

Women's Gym Space: 9am - 11am; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Social Netball: 5pm - 6pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome

Ste's Speed Quiz: 8pm - 10pm; Lampworks; Back for another year, our hugely popular, free to enter quiz night has returned to our on-campus Student Bar, Lampworks!

Wed 7th May

Physics Thrill Fest: 7:45am - 7pm; Alton Towers Resort; Physics and Maths Society Trip To Alton Towers Resort! Please see the instructions to secure your place on the trip!

Social Badminton: 10am - noon; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All abilities welcome

11-a-side League: 1pm - 4pm; UCLan Sports Arena; All abilities welcome

Midsoc Event: Babies Born Better Survey - with Prof Soo Downe (Online): 1pm - 2pm; Teams - Online; Babies Born Better Survey - with Prof Soo Downe (Online)

Thu 8th May

Women's Gym Space: 8th May 10am - 9th May noon; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Social Indoor Cricket: 4pm - 6pm; All Abilities Welcome

Women’s Only Futsal/Indoor Football: 5pm - 6pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome

Women's Biscuit Decorating: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; Flintoff Meeting Room; A space for women to come together, interact with one another and engage in some biscuit decorating

Fri 9th May

Women's Gym Space: 1pm - 3pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Floorball session: 4pm - 5:30pm; STFSC- Sports hall

OSCE Simulation Fridays: 7pm - 8:30pm; HA 333; OSCE Simulation Fridays is a weekly event to give you the opportunity to practice examination and communication skills in an informal context and gain feedback from peers.

Psychology Society Ball: 7pm - 10pm; The Flower Ball Entertainment Centre, PR3 0BT; Our end of year event! A psychology ball, get ready to dress up, dance and mingle! We can’t wait for a night of fun with you all!

Social Futsal: 7:30pm - 9pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome

Social Basketball: 8:30pm - 10pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome

Mon 12th May

Women's Gym Space: 2pm - 4pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

5-a-side League: 6pm - 8pm; UCLan Sports Arena; Come along between 6-7pm or 7-8pm

Social Tennis: 6pm - 8pm; UCLan Sports Arena; Turn up and play all abilities

Tue 13th May

Women's Gym Space: 9am - 11am; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

FREE Bike Maintenance: 10am - 3pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; Bring your bike along to our FREE bike maintenance event and have it looked at by Dr Bike.

Social Netball: 5pm - 6pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome

Ste's Speed Quiz: 8pm - 10pm; Lampworks; Back for another year, our hugely popular, free to enter quiz night has returned to our on-campus Student Bar, Lampworks!

Wed 14th May

Social Badminton: 10am - noon; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All abilities welcome

11-a-side League: 1pm - 4pm; UCLan Sports Arena; All abilities welcome

Thu 15th May

Women's Gym Space: 15th May 10am - 16th May noon; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Social Indoor Cricket: 4pm - 6pm; All Abilities Welcome

Women’s Only Futsal/Indoor Football: 5pm - 6pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome

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