UPSU Events

Jam House: Graduation Special (24/07/2026, 19:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:49:47 +0100

Celebrate Graduation with your favourite UPSU tradition: JAM HOUSE!

Hosted by Steve Sampson, you can expect a night of the very best local and student bands.

Line-up TBA, with a different headliner each night of the week

Doors Open: 6pm

Jam House: 7pm

Headliners: SILK

Enjoy two sets of different music from Silk through the night.

See you there!

Freshers: Caffeine & Canvas | Speed Mates Special (23/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:47:55 +0100

Not into club nights to meet new people?

Head down to the SU Coffee Lounge to meet new people, make friends, and try some arts & crafts in a chilled atmosphere. No pressure, just wholesome vibes.

PLUS get a free small coffee on arrival

Freshers: Caffeine & Canvas | Speed Mates Special (25/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:49:26 +0100

Not into club nights to meet new people?

Head down to the SU Coffee Lounge to meet new people, make friends, and try some arts & crafts in a chilled atmosphere. No pressure, just wholesome vibes.

PLUS get a free small coffee on arrival

Freshers: Caffeine & Canvas (22/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:45:49 +0100

Not into club nights to meet new people?

Head down to the SU Coffee Lounge to meet new people, make friends, and try some arts & crafts in a chilled atmosphere. No pressure, just wholesome vibes.

PLUS get a free small coffee on arrival

Freshers: Caffeine & Canvas (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:48:57 +0100

Not into club nights to meet new people?

Head down to the SU Coffee Lounge to meet new people, make friends, and try some arts & crafts in a chilled atmosphere. No pressure, just wholesome vibes.

PLUS get a free small coffee on arrival

Freshers: Caffeine & Canvas (21/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:44:30 +0100

Not into club nights to meet new people?

Head down to the SU Coffee Lounge to meet new people, make friends, and try some arts & crafts in a chilled atmosphere. No pressure, just wholesome vibes.

PLUS get a free small coffee on arrival

Freshers: SHUFFLE! Board Game Afternoon (21/09/2026, 11:00)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:51:36 +0100

If board games are your thing, head down to our SHUFFLE! event to meet like-minded people during Freshers!

We'll have a variety of games to play; £5 entry gives you access to the games and a free drink from the Coffee Lounge.

Whether you're a serious competitor, enjoy wholesome sober events, or want to meet new people - head down and check it out

Brew'n'Bass (26/09/2026, 08:00)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:05:24 +0100

Kick-start your day in the SU Coffee Lounge with a brew and breakfast beats

Head down for an early monring rave and get energised to take on the rest of Freshers week.

Enjoy hot & cold drinks from our brand new lounge menu, or start your day with a dance to shake off the night before

8 - 10am | SU Coffee Lounge | Free Event

Brew'n'Bass (25/09/2026, 08:00)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:04:37 +0100

Kick-start your day in the SU Coffee Lounge with a brew and breakfast beats

Head down for an early monring rave and get energised to take on the rest of Freshers week.

Enjoy hot & cold drinks from our brand new lounge menu, or start your day with a dance to shake off the night before

8 - 10am | SU Coffee Lounge | Free Event

Brew'n'Bass (24/09/2026, 08:00)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:04:06 +0100

Kick-start your day in the SU Coffee Lounge with a brew and breakfast beats

Head down for an early monring rave and get energised to take on the rest of Freshers week.

Enjoy hot & cold drinks from our brand new lounge menu, or start your day with a dance to shake off the night before

8 - 10am | SU Coffee Lounge | Free Event

Brew'n'Bass (23/09/2026, 08:00)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:03:42 +0100

Kick-start your day in the SU Coffee Lounge with a brew and breakfast beats

Head down for an early monring rave and get energised to take on the rest of Freshers week.

Enjoy hot & cold drinks from our brand new lounge menu, or start your day with a dance to shake off the night before

8 - 10am | SU Coffee Lounge | Free Event

Brew'n'Bass (22/09/2026, 08:00)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:03:13 +0100

Kick-start your day in the SU Coffee Lounge with a brew and breakfast beats

Head down for an early monring rave and get energised to take on the rest of Freshers week.

Enjoy hot & cold drinks from our brand new lounge menu, or start your day with a dance to shake off the night before

8 - 10am | SU Coffee Lounge | Free Event

Brew'n'Bass (21/09/2026, 08:00)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:02:29 +0100

Kick-start your day in the SU Coffee Lounge with a brew and breakfast beats

Head down for an early monring rave and get energised to take on the rest of Freshers week.

Enjoy hot & cold drinks from our brand new lounge menu, or start your day with a dance to shake off the night before

8 - 10am | SU Coffee Lounge | Free Event

Freshers: Darts Tournament (22/09/2026, 17:00)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:26:37 +0100

Think you've got what it takes to step up to the oche and take the cash prize?

Put your money where your mouth is in our Freshers Darts Tournament!

£2 cash entry on the door - all entry money will make up the prize pot for one skilled winner.

The question is: what would your walk on song be?!

Jam House: Graduation Special (23/07/2026, 19:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:49:25 +0100

Celebrate Graduation with your favourite UPSU tradition: JAM HOUSE!

Hosted by Steve Sampson, you can expect a night of the very best local and student bands.

Line-up TBA, with a different headliner each night of the week

Doors Open: 6pm

Jam House: 7pm

Headliners: THE BREAKS

Enjoy a range of tunes in two different sets from The Breaks.

See you there!

Jam House: Graduation Special (22/07/2026, 19:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:48:58 +0100

Celebrate Graduation with your favourite UPSU tradition: JAM HOUSE!

Hosted by Steve Sampson, you can expect a night of the very best local and student bands.

Line-up TBA, with a different headliner each night of the week

Doors Open: 6pm

Jam House: 7pm

Headliners: GOLD

Enjoy two sets of different tunes from Gold through the night.

See you there!

Jam House: Graduation Special (21/07/2026, 19:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:48:41 +0100

Celebrate Graduation with your favourite UPSU tradition: JAM HOUSE!

Hosted by Steve Sampson, you can expect a night of the very best local and student bands.

Line-up TBA, with a different headliner each night of the week

Doors Open: 6pm

Jam House: 7pm

Headliners: BLACK HEARTS

Enjoy two sets of different tracks from the band throughout the night.

See you there!

Freshers: Feel Good Fair (21/09/2026, 11:00)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:11:18 +0100

UPSU's Feel Good Fair is the perfect place to explore what's on offer to support your time at Uni 🤗

From wellbeing services and student advice hubs to volunteering opportunities that help you make a difference in the local community - this event is for anyone seeking connection.

At the fair, you'll find:

People ready to help from our support services, whether you've got a question or just want to chat to a friendly face
Volunteering opportunities to explore, from small & local to big & exciting projects
Mental health, wellbeing, academic and health support available
A friendly environment to meet new people and settle in

This day is all about helping you feel more at home while you start University. So whatever you need - new friends, a cuppa and a chat, or the chance to give back - pop down and have a look around!💖

Freshers: Sports Fair (23/09/2026, 10:00)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:39:33 +0100

Want to get active while you're at University? Check out The Sports Fair in Freshers Week 2026! 🤩

This is your chance to meet and explore our huge variety of student sports clubs available for you to join. Whatever your preference - ball, water, racket sports, or something completely out of the box - there will be a community for you.

Explore our Sports Clubs and Socieities here.

Explore:

Student-led sports clubs ready to welcome new members
Friendly faces who are happy to chat about what's involved
Information about fitness, training, competitions, and social events
A combination of competitive and casual teams

Whether you want to win medals or meet new people - head down to the Freshers Sports Fair to check out what's on offer.

Sports not your thing? Check out our Freshers Socieities Fair instead.

Freshers Fair (22/09/2026, 10:00)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:22:25 +0100

New to campus? Come along to the Plymouth University Freshers Fair 2026! 🎉

You can:

Grab yourself a freebie
Get exclusive student discounts & deals
Meet small & big businesses, charities and services with lots to offer you
Chat with new people, make new friends, explore the SU and grab what you need

Our top tip: get here early! The Freshers Fair gets busy fast and freebies disappear quickly.

🤫 Crowds not your thing? 10-11am is Quiet Hour. Pop down first thing to experience the Fair in a more relaxed way.

Freshers: Societies Fair (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:57:19 +0100

Got a hobby or passion, want to meet like-minded students? Head to our Societies Fair in Plymouth Freshers Week 💖

Discover a huge range of student groups, from hobby- and interest-led to faith, cultural and nationality based communities - whatever makes your heart sing, there's a group of people who feel the same way. We're lucky to have a wonderfully diverse student body at Plymouth University, so you're bound to find your people. Explore our full range of student groups here.

You can find:

A huge range of student-led groups for you to meet
Friendly faces ready to chat to you about what's involved
Information on how to join, social events, setting up a society, and more
An atmosphere buzzing with energy, ideas and community spirit

Whether you're into Chess or Choir, Games or Gardening, Politics or Psychology, this is the place to find your community at Uni.

Prefer Sports? Check out our Freshers Sports Fair.

The Big Freshers' Ice Breaker (21/09/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:34:19 +0100

Freshers: Spilt Milk Club Night (25/09/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:37:11 +0100

Freshers: Moving In Party (20/09/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:32:05 +0100

Woodland Volunteering at Tulgey Woods (23/08/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:08:04 +0100

EXCITING VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

At Tulgey Woods!

Some information:

We carry out various woodland tasks that vary seasonally. We teach valuable conservation skills and we operate a volunteer reward scheme.

We like to create fun social situations and we always finish our sessions with refreshments and banter in the woodland compound.

We record the hours of each volunteer as well as listing the skills they have learned. When a volunteer reaches 20 sessions (40 hours) they receive a free Tulgey Woods hoodie in their choice of size and colour. When they reach 40 sessions (80 hours) they get a key to the woods and can access the woods with family and friends for private visits and/or camping.

Examples of regular tasks; Bramble management, habitat creation, pond management, management of invasive species, sustainable bee keeping, species identification and monitoring, litter picking and wood processing.

For more information and to purchase your FREE ticket please visit: Tulgey Woods Sanctuary CIC - Woodland Volunteering-Activities

Woodland Volunteering at Tulgey Woods (16/08/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:08:04 +0100

EXCITING VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

At Tulgey Woods!

Some information:

For more information and to purchase your FREE ticket please visit: Tulgey Woods Sanctuary CIC - Woodland Volunteering-Activities

Woodland Volunteering at Tulgey Woods (02/08/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:08:04 +0100

EXCITING VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

At Tulgey Woods!

Some information:

For more information and to purchase your FREE ticket please visit: Tulgey Woods Sanctuary CIC - Woodland Volunteering-Activities

Woodland Volunteering at Tulgey Woods (26/07/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:08:04 +0100

EXCITING VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

At Tulgey Woods!

Some information:

For more information and to purchase your FREE ticket please visit: Tulgey Woods Sanctuary CIC - Woodland Volunteering-Activities

Free University Casual Swimming Sessions (28/08/2026, 18:30)

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:13:07 +0100

Every Monday and Friday (18:30 - 19:30) throughout summer until term-time.

Cost: free, just show your student or staff ID card
Location: The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF (15-20 minute walk from campus)

You'll need to show your student or staff ID card at the reception desk to access the session. Once you've shown your ID the Life Centre team will add you to their booking system and give you a Plymouth Active Card (this is to make it easier to sign you in for future sessions). Tickets are given on a first-come first-served basis and cannot be pre-booked.