Events in September

Forthcoming Events

Mon 25th September

Welcome Buddy: Campus Tour: 10am - 11am; Meet on the SU roof; Our welcome buddies will be taking you on a tour of the University Campus if you are feeling nervous or do not want to go on your own.

Freshers welcome event: 4:30pm - 8pm; SU Little Room; A welcome event for new and returning occupational therapy students at Plymouth, and this event is open to all. We will start with a talk about what the society involves, followed by icebreaker style activities.

5 Aside Football: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Grab your indoor shoes and play some indoor 5 aside football.

Come and Try Monday: 6pm - 8pm; Davy Main Hall; We're hosting a session for people to try fencing, equipment is provided as well as coaching to get started.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 6pm - 8pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Volleyball: 6pm - 7pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A weekly turn up and play Volleyball – Open to all levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new volleyball skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

Big Band Give-It-A-Go: 7pm - 9:30pm; Rolle Room 015; Come and find out what Big Band has to offer!

Meet the Committee: 7pm - 8:30pm; Rolle 018; Meet the committee is a chance for you guys to come meet the committee this year and find out how the club will be running this year/who you will need to contact for any problems or questions you have this year, come and say hi!!

University Instructed Roped Climbing Sessions: 7pm - 10pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); If you are Interested in learning to climb or want to continue in a student only session, then this is the opportunity for you. A 1.5-hour session with equipment provided for just £5.75. Make sure you book as spaces are limited.

Yoga: 7pm - 8pm; On Campus: SU Gym Dance Studio, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A more chilled out way to end your day!

Men's Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new basketball skills and play fun, informal games in a friendly environment on campus. This session is run by men's Basketball but is open to all students!

Surf Lifesaving Taster Session: 9pm - 10pm; Plymouth Life Centre; Join us on the 25th, for an exciting taster session with our lifesaving group! We will be going through some fitness drills and some lifesaving techniques. We will meet on the SU roof for 8:30pm

Tue 26th September

Badminton: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new badminton skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

Inflatables Party: 6pm - 9pm; UPSU Roof

Speed Friending: 6pm - 8pm; SU small room; Speed friending event to encourage new and returning members to get to know each other and the committee.

Sip and Mask Making: 6:30pm - 10pm; Revoution PL1 2SW; Searching for some good island vibes? Looking for a way to make new friends? Fancy some discounted drinks and food? Then come and join us for our first event of the calendar year!

Yoga: 7pm - 8pm; On Campus: SU Gym Dance Studio, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A more chilled out way to end your day!

Ultimate Frisbee Taster Session: 8pm - 10pm; Nancy Astor Sports Hall; Ultimate Frisbee taster session! Ultimate is a non-contact, team sport where we welcome everyone. Most of our team had never played ultimate frisbee before university so its not unusual and we'll teach you everything you need to know :)

The Return of Noughties: 10pm - 2am; The SU; Calling all Noughties lovers! Get ready to travel back in time and relive the glory days at our highly-anticipated Noughties.

Wed 27th September

Volunteer With Moor Trees: 9:45am - 4:30pm; Meet on Campus; Come and join the Student Led Volunteering team as we volunteer with Moor Trees

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 12:30pm - 2pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff at UOP!

University Instructed Roped Climbing Sessions: 1pm - 4pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); These are are rope focused sessions where you can learn how to climb, belay and keep yourself safe at the wall with a qualified instructor.

Clay Pigeon Taster Shoot!: 1:15pm - 5:30pm; Ashcombe Adventure Centre (meet at Switch/Air); Come and see what clay pigeon shooting is all about, absolutely no experience or equipment necessary as the club has it all! Tickets include transport to and from the ground, with guidance on 10 shots!

Skateboard coached session: 1:30pm - 4pm; Prime Skatepark, 21-23 Commercial Rd, Plymouth PL4 0LE; Coached skateboard session for beginners to advanced skaters.

Mount Batten taster session - 2pm (Maximum 12 spaces): 2pm - 3pm; Mount Batten; Interested in trying out kayaking? Come along to our taster session at Mount Batten to have a go! A committee member will be on the SU roof at 12:30 to walk those that have booked to Mount Batten

Paddleboarding Taster Session - 27/09/23: 2pm - 4pm; Southwest SUP, Royal William Yard, Devils Point; Our first taster session of the year! Each session has a capacity of 14 people and will run for 1.5 hours. All equipment provided by southwest SUP. No experience necessary. Come down and give paddleboarding a go!

Welcome Buddy Walks - Hoe: 2pm - 4pm; Meet on the SU roof; Pop along to our volunteer led walks around the Hoe

Surf Lifesaving First Aid Taster Session: 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Cookworthy 404; We will be running through some basic first aid skills to assess how confident everyone is

dodgeball taster session: 3pm - 5pm; Thomas Pitts Hall; welcome freshers, this is your chance to try out dodgeball please join us at Thomas Pitts hall hope to see you there

Hedgehog Friendly Campus Litter Pick: 3pm - 4:30pm; SU roof / campus; Group litter pick on campus, meeting on the SU roof at 3:00pm.

Mount Batten Taster Session - 3:30pm (Maximum 12 spaces): 3:30pm - 4:30pm; Mount Batten; Interested in trying out kayaking? Come along to our taster session at Mount Batten to have a go! A committee member will be on the SU roof at 14:00 to walk those that have booked to Mount Batten.

Life Drawing Taster: 4pm - 5:30pm; RLB 108; In our first session of the year, we will be life drawing in RLB 108! Please bring your own drawing/painting/sketching implements - we hope to provide paper but we aren't sure if the order will arrive in time ://

Screening the Future: Discover Plymouth's Urban Heritage Through Film: 6pm - 7:30pm; Plymouth Athenaeum; Join us for an engaging evening of local insights, unveil the captivating world of Plymouth's urban heritage and the future it holds in the "Screening the Future" event.

Bouldering: 7pm - 8pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); Bouldering is a form of free climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses!

Global Book Club Plymouth meeting: 7pm - 8:30pm; Room 002, Rolle Building; Burning the Books – A History of Knowledge Under Attack. Discussing the book by Richard Ovenden

Karaoke Wednesday: 7pm - 11pm; The SU; Show off your show tunes or belt out some ballads at Karaoke Wednesdays

Glitterbomb Rave - WKD Wednesday: 10pm - 3am; Walkabout Plymouth; Did someone say Glitter?!? Your favourite mid-night week returns with their Glitterbomb Rave!

Thu 28th September

Welcome Buddy: Campus Tour: 10am - 11am; Meet on the SU roof; Our welcome buddies will be taking you on a tour of the University Campus if you are feeling nervous or do not want to go on your own.

Welcome Buddy Walks - Barbican: noon - 2pm; Meet on the SU roof; Pop along to our volunteer led walks around the Barbican

5 Aside Football: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Grab your indoor shoes and play some indoor 5 aside football.

Women's Basketball: 6pm - 7pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Open to ALL students at all levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new basketball skills and play fun, informal games in a friendly environment on campus.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 7pm - 8:30pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

dodgeball taster session: 8pm - 10pm; Thomas Pitts Hall; welcome freshers, this is your chance to try out dodgeball please join us at Thomas Pitts hall hope to see you there

Jam House: 8pm - 11:59pm; The SU; The biggest open mic night in the South West, live in your SU every Thursday

Surf Lifesaving Taster Session: 8:30pm - 10pm; The Lifecentre; We will run through a skills based session teaching a wide variety of techniques we use at competitons and future training sessions. This session will also include some fitness drills.

Fri 29th September

Yoga: 7:45am - 8:45am; On campus: The house building, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA; Start the end of your week right with a morning yoga session!

Ignite your inner energy with Qi gong!: 1pm - 1:30pm; Pastoral and Spiritual Support Centre, 1 Kirkby Terrace; Join Pastoral and Spiritual Support for delightful 30-minute weekly sessions that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, empowered and deeply connected.

Welcome Buddy Walks - Central park: 3pm - 5pm; Meet on the SU roof; Pop along to our volunteer led walks around Central Park

Cider & Pasty Festival: 4pm - 10pm; The SU; The Cider & Pasty Festival brings local live music, local ciders & delicious pasties.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 6pm - 7:30pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Meet & Greet: 6pm - 7pm; Rolle 116; We will be holding a meet & greet for anyone who is interested in joining the society as a volunteer or would just like some more information about it. It would be a great way to meet some new people and socialise. Optional - drinks after!

Badminton: 7pm - 8pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new badminton skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

Hullabaloo: 10:30pm - 3am; The SU; Friday nights out are here and we're kicking up a right Hullabaloo!

Sat 30th September

Dewerstone First Weekend: 30th September 8am - 1st October 6pm; Dartmoor; Join us for our iconic trip to Dewerstone Cottage on Dartmoor. Try your hand at climbing, caving or hillwalking activities. Meet new people and have a laugh! there will be food and games on Saturday night, a great way to get out and explore Dartmoor!

Rame Head Coastal Walk: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Rame Head; Welcome to PUWEMS! Come and meet our committee and members on a coastal walk to Rame Head.

Newquay Surf Trip: 9:30am - 7pm; Newquay Activity Centre; Surf trip to newquay activity centre followed by surf kit hire

Voyage of Discovery: 10am - 4pm; The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Plymouth, PL1 2BJ; Discover the wonder of science, technology, and art: an engaging interactive showcase for all ages

Come and Try Sailing!! - Sat 30th September: noon - 5pm; Mountbatten Activity Centre; A chance for anyone, member or not, to come on the water with our instructors and try out sailing!! You don't need any experience, our sailors will be there with you to make sure you have the best time and find out if Sailing is the sport for you!

Future Neighbourhoods: 2pm - 4pm; The Plot, 80 - 84 Union St, Plymouth, PL1 3EZ; Join Professor Pioneer Katharine Willis and Nudge Community Builders as they delve into the future of inclusive neighbourhoods

Stories in the Stones – GEO Trail Walks: 2pm - 3pm; Royal William Yard; Join Dr Jodie Fisher and head back 380 million years on a walking tour to discover how Plymouth has changed over millennia

Throwback!: 10:30pm - 3am; The SU; Who doesn't love a throwback? Our weekly Saturday club night in the SU

Sun 1st October

ISOC AMK DAY: 9:30am - 5:30pm; RLB Lecture Theatre 2; AMK Day is back! ISOC Medics are proud to present the first AMK day of the academic year covering high-yield AMK topics.

Training: Emergency First Aid at Work - 1st October: 1st October 9:30am - 2nd October 4:30pm; On Campus; Acquire a Level 3 Qualification in Emergency First Aid At Work

Kayaking Pool Taster Session 1: 5pm - 5:40pm; The Life Centre; Have you ever wanted to try kayaking but in a warmer environment? Do you want to develop your kayaking skills without being blown around by the wind? Our pool sessions might be for you then!

Kayaking Pool Taster Session 2: 5:40pm - 6:20pm; The Life Centre; Have you ever wanted to try kayaking but in a warmer environment? Do you want to develop your kayaking skills without being blown around by the wind? Our pool sessions might be for you then!

Kayaking Pool Taster Session 3: 6:20pm - 7pm; The Life Centre; Have you ever wanted to try kayaking but in a warmer environment? Do you want to develop your kayaking skills without being blown around by the wind? Our pool sessions might be for you then!

Free University Casual Swimming sessions: 7pm - 8:30pm; Plymouth Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, Plymouth PL2 3DF; Free University swim sessions at the Plymouth Life Centre. Student/Staff ID must be shown at the reception to access the session. There are limited spaces that will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

The Big Sunday Quiz: 8pm - 11pm; The SU; Bring your brain and assemble your killer quiz team to put your knowledge to the test in the SU Quiz Night.

Mon 2nd October

Accelerate - How to be a success at the Part-time Jobs Fair!: 1pm - 2pm; Student Hub Room 3; Not sure what to say/wear/do when you meet potential employers? Fear not, this short, session will give you the confidence to turn up and shine!

Accelerate Looking for Part Time Jobs Workshop: 2pm - 3pm; Student Hub Room 3; This session will walk you through your options for work at the University and in Plymouth, where to find these opportunities and how to apply.

5 Aside Football: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Grab your indoor shoes and play some indoor 5 aside football.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 6pm - 8pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Volleyball: 6pm - 7pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A weekly turn up and play Volleyball – Open to all levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new volleyball skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

Big Band Give-It-A-Go: 7pm - 9:30pm; Rolle Room 015; Come and find out what Big Band has to offer!

University Instructed Roped Climbing Sessions: 7pm - 10pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); If you are Interested in learning to climb or want to continue in a student only session, then this is the opportunity for you. A 1.5-hour session with equipment provided for just £5.75. Make sure you book as spaces are limited.

Yoga: 7pm - 8pm; On Campus: SU Gym Dance Studio, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A more chilled out way to end your day!

Hip Hop and Breakin workshop: 8pm - 10pm; Pitts Hall, Gibbon Street, Plymouth. Pl4 8BT; Come and join our weekly Hip Hop & Breakin workshops , learn fundamentals , have fun & dope skills.

Men's Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new basketball skills and play fun, informal games in a friendly environment on campus. This session is run by men's Basketball but is open to all students!

Tue 3rd October

Accelerate CVs, Cover letters workshop: 11am - noon; Student Hub Room 3; This session will walk you through the process of how to structure that all-important CV and how to target it towards the role you are applying for.

Badminton: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new badminton skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

Yoga: 7pm - 8pm; On Campus: SU Gym Dance Studio, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A more chilled out way to end your day!

Ultimate Frisbee Taster Session: 8pm - 10pm; Nancy Astor Sports Hall; Ultimate Frisbee taster session! Ultimate is a non-contact, team sport where we welcome everyone. Most of our team had never played ultimate frisbee before university so its not unusual and we'll teach you everything you need to know :)

Wed 4th October

Freshers Craft Fair: 11am - 4pm; The Lounge & Little Room; Plymouth Raise and Give returns with our annual Freshers Craft Fair!

Part-time Jobs Fair: 11am - 2:30pm; Rolle Marquee; Join us for our Part-time Jobs Fair! This will be an in-person event with the chance to network with employers face-to-face.

Part-time Jobs Fair: 11am - 2:30pm; Rolle Marquee; homepage

Volunteer with Tulgey Woods: 11:15am - 4pm; Meet on Campus; Join our Student Led Volunteering team as they Volunteer with Tulgey Woods

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 12:30pm - 2pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff at UOP!

University Instructed Roped Climbing Sessions: 1pm - 4pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); These are are rope focused sessions where you can learn how to climb, belay and keep yourself safe at the wall with a qualified instructor.

Paddleboarding Taster Session - 04/10/23: 2pm - 4pm; Southwest SUP, Royal William Yard, Devils Point; Our second taster session of the year! Each session has a capacity of 14 people and will run for 1.5 hours. All equipment provided by southwest SUP. No experience necessary. Come down and give paddleboarding a go!

Volunteer with Special Olympics: 5:20pm - 8pm; Meet on Campus; Come and join our Student Led Volunteering team as we volunteer with Special Olympics

Bouldering: 7pm - 8pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); Bouldering is a form of free climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses!

Karaoke Wednesday: 7pm - 11pm; The SU; Show off your show tunes or belt out some ballads at Karaoke Wednesdays

Full Moon Tiki Party - WKD Wednesday: 10pm - 3am; Walkabout Plymouth; Grab your inflatables it's time for the Full Moon Tiki Party at WKD Wednesday

Thu 5th October

Accelerate - Selling Your Skills Workshop: 10am - 11am; online; Make applying for jobs a lot easier for yourself! Join this session to learn how to identify and effectively communicate what you can do.

Accelerate - Selling Your Skills Workshop: 10am - 11am; Zoom Webinar; Make applying for jobs a lot easier for yourself! Join this session to learn how to identify and effectively communicate what you can do.

Campus Market: 10am - 4pm; The SU Roof; Our Campus Market brings you amazing food and treats from all over the South West right into the heart of campus.

Accelerate - LinkedIn Masterclass: 2pm - 3pm; Student Hub Room 3; LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network and has become a key tool to help you market yourself effectively to potential employers.

Accelerate Become a Student Ambassador: Prepare a winning application!: 2pm - 3pm; Virtual (Online); Create an application that ticks all the University's boxes for the next generation of student ambassadors!

5 Aside Football: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Grab your indoor shoes and play some indoor 5 aside football.

Women's Basketball: 6pm - 7pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Open to ALL students at all levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new basketball skills and play fun, informal games in a friendly environment on campus.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 7pm - 8:30pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Jam House: 8pm - 11:59pm; The SU; The biggest open mic night in the South West, live in your SU every Thursday

Fri 6th October

Yoga: 7:45am - 8:45am; On campus: The house building, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA; Start the end of your week right with a morning yoga session!

Ignite your inner energy with Qi gong!: 1pm - 1:30pm; Pastoral and Spiritual Support Centre, 1 Kirkby Terrace; Join Pastoral and Spiritual Support for delightful 30-minute weekly sessions that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, empowered and deeply connected.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 6pm - 7:30pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Badminton: 7pm - 8pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new badminton skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

Roller skate session!: 7pm - 8pm; Hele's dome, Hele's School, Seymour Rd, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 4LT; Beginner to advanced roller and inline skating sessions!

SwitchUP Nintendo Switch Session (and EGM): 7pm - 10pm; Rolle 001 and 002; Casual Nintendo Switch gaming on big screens! No Switch needed to join! We are also hosting our EGM, if you're interested in joining our committee get in contact through our social media!

Hullabaloo: 10:30pm - 3am; The SU; Friday nights out are here and we're kicking up a right Hullabaloo!

Sat 7th October

Training: Emergency First Aid at Work - 7th October: 9:30am - 4:30pm; On Campus; Acquire a Level 3 Qualification in Emergency First Aid At Work

Onam: 10:30am - 8pm; Davy Main Hall, University of Plymouth, PL4 8AA; The University of Plymouth Malyalee Society co-ordinally invites you to our ONAM CELEBRATION. There will be lots of programmes & fun games, along with our traditional sadhya. Hope to see you all there in traditional wear!

Throwback!: 10:30pm - 3am; The SU; Who doesn't love a throwback? Our weekly Saturday club night in the SU

Sun 8th October

Training: Emergency First Aid at Work - 8th October: 9:30am - 4:30pm; On Campus; Acquire a Level 3 Qualification in Emergency First Aid At Work

Kayaking Pool Taster Session 4: 5pm - 5:40pm; The Life Centre; Have you ever wanted to try kayaking but in a warmer environment? Do you want to develop your kayaking skills without being blown around by the wind? Our pool sessions might be for you then!

Kayaking Pool Taster Session 5: 5:40pm - 6:20pm; The Life Centre; Have you ever wanted to try kayaking but in a warmer environment? Do you want to develop your kayaking skills without being blown around by the wind? Our pool sessions might be for you then!

Kayaking Pool Taster Session 6: 6:20pm - 7pm; The Life Centre; Have you ever wanted to try kayaking but in a warmer environment? Do you want to develop your kayaking skills without being blown around by the wind? Our pool sessions might be for you then!

Free University Casual Swimming sessions: 7pm - 8:30pm; Plymouth Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, Plymouth PL2 3DF; Free University swim sessions at the Plymouth Life Centre. Student/Staff ID must be shown at the reception to access the session. There are limited spaces that will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

The Big Sunday Quiz: 8pm - 11pm; The SU; Bring your brain and assemble your killer quiz team to put your knowledge to the test in the SU Quiz Night.

Mon 9th October

Accelerate- Preparing for Interviews Effectively: 2pm - 3pm; Student Hub Room 3; In this workshop, you will explore the best ways to prepare for an interview across many different formats, including video, telephone and face to face.

5 Aside Football: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Grab your indoor shoes and play some indoor 5 aside football.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 6pm - 8pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Volleyball: 6pm - 7pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A weekly turn up and play Volleyball – Open to all levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new volleyball skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

In Conversation with Malone Mukwende: 7pm - 8pm; online; Malone Mukwende, co-author of Mind The Gap will be discussing the presentation of common conditions on people of colour.

University Instructed Roped Climbing Sessions: 7pm - 10pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); If you are Interested in learning to climb or want to continue in a student only session, then this is the opportunity for you. A 1.5-hour session with equipment provided for just £5.75. Make sure you book as spaces are limited.

Yoga: 7pm - 8pm; On Campus: SU Gym Dance Studio, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A more chilled out way to end your day!

Hip Hop and Breakin workshop: 8pm - 10pm; Pitts Hall, Gibbon Street, Plymouth. Pl4 8BT; Come and join our weekly Hip Hop & Breakin workshops , learn fundamentals , have fun & dope skills.

Men's Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new basketball skills and play fun, informal games in a friendly environment on campus. This session is run by men's Basketball but is open to all students!

Tue 10th October

Anxiety 101: Online Workshop: 3:30pm - 4:30pm; Online (Zoom); An hour long workshop for University of Plymouth students based around managing anxiety.

Badminton: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new badminton skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

Yoga: 7pm - 8pm; On Campus: SU Gym Dance Studio, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A more chilled out way to end your day!

Ultimate Frisbee Taster Session: 8pm - 10pm; Nancy Astor Sports Hall; Ultimate Frisbee taster session! Ultimate is a non-contact, team sport where we welcome everyone. Most of our team had never played ultimate frisbee before university so its not unusual and we'll teach you everything you need to know :)

Noughties Shrek Party: 10pm - 2am; The SU; Are you ready to step into the world of the noughties with a Shrek-tacular twist?

Wed 11th October

Civsoc Careers Fair: 11am - 3pm; Roland Levinsky Building Crosspoint; Placement Years, Summer Placements, Graduate Opportunities and Networking for Civil Engineering Industry. Come show your face and meet the industry all years welcome. Like at any fair there will be freebies available varying from each company.

Volunteer with Dartmoor Zoo: 11am - 4:30pm; Meet on Campus; Volunteer with our Student Led Volunteering team at Dartmoor Zoo

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 12:30pm - 2pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff at UOP!

University Instructed Roped Climbing Sessions: 1pm - 4pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); These are are rope focused sessions where you can learn how to climb, belay and keep yourself safe at the wall with a qualified instructor.

Skateboard coached session: 1:30pm - 4pm; Prime Indoor Skatepark 21-23 Commercial Rd, Plymouth PL4 0LE; Coached skateboard session for beginners to advanced skaters.

Paddleboarding Taster Session - 11/10/23: 2pm - 4pm; Southwest SUP, Royal William Yard, Devils Point; Our third taster session of the year! Each session has a capacity of 14 people and will run for 1.5 hours. All equipment provided by southwest SUP. No experience necessary. Come down and give paddleboarding a go!

Volunteer with Special Olympics: 5:20pm - 8pm; Meet on Campus; Come and join our Student Led Volunteering team as we volunteer with Special Olympics

Bouldering: 7pm - 8pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); Bouldering is a form of free climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses!

Karaoke Wednesday: 7pm - 11pm; The SU; Show off your show tunes or belt out some ballads at Karaoke Wednesdays

Back to School Disco - WKD Wednesday: 11th October 10pm - 13th October 3am; Walkabout Wednesday; Grab your pencil case and scientific calculator it's time to go back to school for your School Disco!

Thu 12th October

Postgrad Meet Up: 2pm - 3pm; The Little Room, Students' Union; Join other Postgrads for a catch up over coffee and biscuits

5 Aside Football: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Grab your indoor shoes and play some indoor 5 aside football.

Women's Basketball: 6pm - 7pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Open to ALL students at all levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new basketball skills and play fun, informal games in a friendly environment on campus.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 7pm - 8:30pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Jam House: 8pm - 11:59pm; The SU; The biggest open mic night in the South West, live in your SU every Thursday

Fri 13th October

Yoga: 7:45am - 8:45am; On campus: The house building, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA; Start the end of your week right with a morning yoga session!

**SOLD OUT** GIAG: Aerial Allsorts - Bungee Fitness: 1pm - 3pm; 61 Christian Mill Business Park, PL6 5DS; This beautiful art form is sure to make you strong all while having fun.

Ignite your inner energy with Qi gong!: 1pm - 1:30pm; Pastoral and Spiritual Support Centre, 1 Kirkby Terrace; Join Pastoral and Spiritual Support for delightful 30-minute weekly sessions that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, empowered and deeply connected.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 6pm - 7:30pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Badminton: 7pm - 8pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new badminton skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

Hullabaloo: 10:30pm - 3am; The SU; Friday nights out are here and we're kicking up a right Hullabaloo!

Sat 14th October

Training: Emergency First Aid at Work - 14th October: 9:30am - 4:30pm; On Campus; Acquire a Level 3 Qualification in Emergency First Aid At Work

Throwback!: 10:30pm - 3am; The SU; Who doesn't love a throwback? Our weekly Saturday club night in the SU

Sun 15th October

Free University Casual Swimming sessions: 7pm - 8:30pm; Plymouth Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, Plymouth PL2 3DF; Free University swim sessions at the Plymouth Life Centre. Student/Staff ID must be shown at the reception to access the session. There are limited spaces that will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

The Big Sunday Quiz: 8pm - 11pm; The SU; Bring your brain and assemble your killer quiz team to put your knowledge to the test in the SU Quiz Night.

Mon 16th October

5 Aside Football: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Grab your indoor shoes and play some indoor 5 aside football.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 6pm - 8pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Volleyball: 6pm - 7pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A weekly turn up and play Volleyball – Open to all levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new volleyball skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

University Instructed Roped Climbing Sessions: 7pm - 10pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); If you are Interested in learning to climb or want to continue in a student only session, then this is the opportunity for you. A 1.5-hour session with equipment provided for just £5.75. Make sure you book as spaces are limited.

Yoga: 7pm - 8pm; On Campus: SU Gym Dance Studio, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A more chilled out way to end your day!

Hip Hop and Breakin workshop: 8pm - 10pm; Pitts Hall, Gibbon Street, Plymouth. Pl4 8BT; Come and join our weekly Hip Hop & Breakin workshops , learn fundamentals , have fun & dope skills.

Men's Basketball: 9pm - 10pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new basketball skills and play fun, informal games in a friendly environment on campus. This session is run by men's Basketball but is open to all students!

Tue 17th October

Success Intelligence (The journey within: the mindful guide to settling in to University): 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Pastoral and Spiritual Support Centre, 1 Kirkby Terrace; Calling all University students and staff! The Pastoral and Spiritual Support Centre has organised a number of free workshops aimed at developing you.

The journey within: the mindful guide to settling in to university: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Pastoral and Spiritual Support Centre, 1 Kirkby Terrace; Are you feeling anxious about starting or returning to university? Take a breath and know that it's okay. This class introduces mindfulness practices to guide you through this exciting yet overwhelming journey.

Badminton: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new badminton skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

Yoga at the Aquarium: 6pm - 7pm; National Marine Aquarium, Coxside, PL4 0LF; This ocean-linked yoga class will be delivered in front of the Eddystone Reef tank, and is a perfect way to develop your yoga practice whilst soaking up the benefits of spending time in blue spaces.

Postgrad Rock and Roll Bingo: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; The Little Room, Students' Union; Test your musical knowledge with Rock and Roll Bingo!

Yoga: 7pm - 8pm; On Campus: SU Gym Dance Studio, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A more chilled out way to end your day!

Wed 18th October

Volunteer with Moor Trees: 9:45am - 4:30pm; Meet on Campus; Come and join the Student Led Volunteering team as we volunteer with Moor Trees

Volunteer with Tulgey Woods: 11:15am - 4pm; Meet on Campus; Join our Student Led Volunteering team as they Volunteer with Tulgey Woods

Walking Group - Wellbeing walks on the South West Coast Path: 11:30am - 3pm; Meet on the SU roof; Join us for a new, monthly walking group to discover the incredible beauty of the South West Coast Path around Plymouth. We'll uncover wildlife, heritage and great local beaches, all using public transport.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 12:30pm - 2pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff at UOP!

University Instructed Roped Climbing Sessions: 1pm - 4pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); These are are rope focused sessions where you can learn how to climb, belay and keep yourself safe at the wall with a qualified instructor.

Volunteer with Special Olympics: 5:20pm - 8pm; Meet on Campus; Come and join our Student Led Volunteering team as we volunteer with Special Olympics

Bouldering: 7pm - 8pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); Bouldering is a form of free climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses!

Karaoke Wednesday: 7pm - 11pm; The SU; Show off your show tunes or belt out some ballads at Karaoke Wednesdays

Thu 19th October

Campus Market: 10am - 4pm; The SU Roof; Our Campus Market brings you amazing food and treats from all over the South West right into the heart of campus.

5 Aside Football: 5pm - 6pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Grab your indoor shoes and play some indoor 5 aside football.

Women's Basketball: 6pm - 7pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; Open to ALL students at all levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new basketball skills and play fun, informal games in a friendly environment on campus.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 7pm - 8:30pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Jam House: 8pm - 11:59pm; The SU; The biggest open mic night in the South West, live in your SU every Thursday

Fri 20th October

Yoga: 7:45am - 8:45am; On campus: The house building, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA; Start the end of your week right with a morning yoga session!

Ignite your inner energy with Qi gong!: 1pm - 1:30pm; Pastoral and Spiritual Support Centre, 1 Kirkby Terrace; Join Pastoral and Spiritual Support for delightful 30-minute weekly sessions that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, empowered and deeply connected.

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions: 6pm - 7:30pm; The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus); A free swimming session for all the students and staff of UOP!

Surf Trip: 20th October 6pm - 22nd October 6pm; St Christopher's Inn, Newquay; The Medical Society is planning to do its annual surf trip to Newquay in October 2023! The trip includes accommodation, breakfasts and a surf lesson. This has always been one of the highlight events in the Medsoc calendar, don't miss it!

Badminton: 7pm - 8pm; On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA; A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new badminton skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.

Hullabaloo: 10:30pm - 3am; The SU; Friday nights out are here and we're kicking up a right Hullabaloo!

Sat 21st October

Throwback!: 10:30pm - 3am; The SU; Who doesn't love a throwback? Our weekly Saturday club night in the SU

Sun 22nd October

Training: Emergency First Aid at Work - 22nd October: 9:30am - 4:30pm; On Campus; Acquire a Level 3 Qualification in Emergency First Aid At Work

Free University Casual Swimming sessions: 7pm - 8:30pm; Plymouth Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, Plymouth PL2 3DF; Free University swim sessions at the Plymouth Life Centre. Student/Staff ID must be shown at the reception to access the session. There are limited spaces that will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

The Big Sunday Quiz: 8pm - 11pm; The SU; Bring your brain and assemble your killer quiz team to put your knowledge to the test in the SU Quiz Night.

Mon 23rd October

Hip Hop and Breakin workshop: 8pm - 10pm; Pitts Hall, Gibbon Street, Plymouth. Pl4 8BT; Come and join our weekly Hip Hop & Breakin workshops , learn fundamentals , have fun & dope skills.

Tue 24th October

Success Intelligence (The journey within: the mindful guide to settling in to University): 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Pastoral and Spiritual Support Centre, 1 Kirkby Terrace; Calling all University students and staff! The Pastoral and Spiritual Support Centre has organised a number of free workshops aimed at developing you.

Anxiety 101: Online Workshop: 3:30pm - 4:30pm; Online (Zoom); An hour long workshop for University of Plymouth students based around managing anxiety.

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