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Tue 15th April

Crafternoon (Egg Painting)
noon - 2pm
Student Support Drop-In, UG Floor, Student Centre
Take a break from your studies and unleash your creativity at Crafternoon!

Tue 22nd April

Fitted For Fans 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.
Photo of a coffee being poured with a red filter over the picture.. Caffeination Station
1pm - 4pm
Library Entrance, Preston Campus
Start your afternoon with a boost!

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.

Thu 24th April

street food 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.
Mandala Preston 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!
Golden Roses image 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.
Photo of a coffee being poured with a red filter over the picture.. 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!
Cocktail Masterclass
7pm - 8:30pm
Lampworks
Join us for an unforgettable evening of cocktail crafting!

Fri 25th April

Nomadic Books 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.
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.

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

Tue 29th April

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.
Golden Roses image 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!
Photo of a coffee being poured with a red filter over the picture.. 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.

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.
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.
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.
Photo of a coffee being poured with a red filter over the picture.. 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.
Hip-Hop Ping Pong
7pm - 9pm
UCLan SU Cafe (Atrium)
Obviously, it is Table Table with a Rap Playlist.....of course!

Thu 1st May

Thrift Sale Vintage Folk Thrift Sale
9am - 4pm
Students' Union Cafe
Vintage Folk Thrift sale returns to UCLan Students' Union, with amazing vintage at bargain prices!
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!
Photo of a coffee being poured with a red filter over the picture.. 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.
Golden Roses image 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.

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.
Claim your space 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.

Thu 29th May

Claim your space Women's Gym Space
29th May 10am - 30th 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.

Fri 30th May

Claim your space 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.

Mon 2nd June

Claim your space 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 3rd June

Claim your space 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.
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