Take a mindful pause with our Midday Meditation, running Monday to Friday this week from 12pm to 12:20pm in our Stretch Tent. Step away from the busyness of the day, relax, reset and recharge with a short, beginner friendly, guided meditation designed to support calm, focus and wellbeing.

Join us at the Beehive, for a warm welcome to our international students. The event includes an induction session, opportunities to meet fellow students and staff, helpful information, and a relaxed welcome dinner.

Join us at the Beehive for our International Induction, designed to welcome international students and help you settle into university life. Following the session, we’ll head out together for an evening meal and an opportunity to connect.

Take some time to unwind at the Quiet Book Club. Bring your own book or choose one from the shelf, enjoy some peaceful reading, and connect with others at your own pace. Join us afterwards for optional socialising.

International students arriving late can visit the Student Enquiry Point between 9am and 4pm for registration and induction support as needed. Our team will help you complete essential steps, answer questions, provide guidance, and ensure you feel settled and welcomed.

Drop by our Student Life Team pop-up at lunchtime to find out more about staying safe on campus. Pick up useful information, ask questions, meet the team and grab a giveaway while you’re passing by. Everyone is welcome!

An informal welcome drop-in for international and International College students in the Harold Bridges Library Foyer (10am–12pm). Stop by to meet new people, pick up free snacks, and get guidance on settling in.

Join the Student Life Team for a fun game of rounders outside the Sports Centre. Meet other students, enjoy some friendly competition and grab some free food. (Weather dependent)

Need help, information, directions, or simply someone to talk to? Visit the Welcome Desk and speak with a friendly member of Student Services. We’re here to answer questions, offer support, and point you in the right direction.

Drop by our Student Life Team pop-up at lunchtime to find out more about staying safe on campus. Pick up useful information, ask questions, meet the team and grab a giveaway while you’re passing by. Everyone is welcome!

Join us for our welcome fair. Meet Student Service teams, discover opportunities, find out what’s available to you, grab some freebies, sample some lovely food, and meet the local businesses of Barrow!

Join our informal online Teams drop-in with Disability Services to learn about reasonable adjustments, what they are and how to access them. Stop by to ask questions, explore available support and find out how Disability Services can help.

Join our informal online Teams drop-in to find out more about Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), what it is, who can apply and how to apply. Ask questions, get guidance and learn how DSA can support your studies.

An informal online drop-in session, with the Money Advice team. Stop by to get answers to your financial questions and learn about the money advice and support services available to you.

Join our informal online Teams drop-in to discover the additional support available at UoC. Find out what services are available, how to access them and how they can support your wellbeing, learning and overall university experience. Ask questions and get guidance.

An informal online drop-in session, with the Money Advice team. Stop by to get answers to your financial questions and learn about the money advice and support services available to you.

Have a few hours of free time? Why not head into the town centre and explore the local market! Browse stalls, discover local products, grab a bite to eat, and soak up the atmosphere of the town.

Join us for our International welcome, registration and induction, from 10am until 12pm at the Learning Gateway Building, Fusehill Street Campus. This event is for all Carlisle-based international students and will help you prepare for university life.

Discover Carlisle Cathedral, where history, beauty, bells and blessing come together. See where you’ll graduate, explore the Cathedral, climb ancient stone steps to the bell tower, and finish with coffee and cake in the Cathedral café.

Visit Hadrian’s Wall, an iconic and world-famous landmark. Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers and explore one of the most dramatic sections of the Wall, taking in spectacular views across the rugged Northumbrian landscape along the way.

Join us for an Arts Social at the Vallum Gallery. Meet fellow Arts students, make new connections and enjoy a relaxed afternoon together. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your peers and settle into university life.

The Student Life and Welfare Team will be visiting halls to check in with students and see how you’re settling into residence. Come and say hello, ask questions, share any concerns and find out about support available to you.

Need a little help or have a question? Drop in and chat with the Student Life Team! We’re here to listen, support and help with whatever you need. Join us from 12pm–2pm in the Cabin. Everyone is welcome!

Meet UCSU and University staff, chat with your friends and enjoy a free lunch and other freebies!

Careers Fortunes is a fun, interactive pop-up event in the foyer from 11am–1pm. Discover what your career future might hold, explore new possibilities, and get inspired to take your next step. Come along, have some fun, and see what fortune awaits!

Enjoy Waffles and UCSU photobooth fun on September 24th! Join Madiha and Sabera between 12:00pm and 14:00pm for sweet treats and custom photo keepsakes completely free for all campus students.

Need a little help or have a question? Drop in and chat with the Student Life Team! We’re here to listen, support and help with whatever you need. Join us from 12pm–2pm in the Cabin. Everyone is welcome!

Need a little help or have a question? Drop in and chat with the Student Life Team! We’re here to listen, support and help with whatever you need. Join us from 12pm–2pm in the Cabin. Everyone is welcome!

Need a little help or have a question? Drop in and chat with the Student Life Team! We’re here to listen, support and help with whatever you need. Join us from 12pm–2pm in the Cabin. Everyone is welcome!

Come and join us to create your own work of art in a stylish box frame with us on Wednesday 7th October from 12pm - 2pm in the Cabin. You can create your own design by drawing, painting and using the provided craft supplies!

Explore a range of webinars designed to support your academic, digital and study skills. Develop confidence in academic writing, research, referencing, critical thinking, reflective practice, productivity and responsible use of AI throughout your university learning journey.

Take part in our online "Shopping Basket Challenge" for a chance to win a £20 voucher. Guess the price difference between a branded shopping basket and a supermarket own-brand basket for your chance to win the shopping. Entries will close at 5pm on Friday 2nd October 2026.

An informal online drop-in session, with the Money Advice team. Stop by to get answers to your financial questions and learn about the money advice and support services available to you.

Drop in and chat with a Careers Advisor at Ambleside Campus. Get guidance on career planning, CVs, applications, interview preparation, work experience, postgraduate study, job searching and more. No matter your stage, expert support is available to help you progress.

Drop in and chat with a Careers Advisor at Ambleside Campus. Get guidance on career planning, CVs, applications, interview preparation, work experience, postgraduate study, job searching and more. No matter your stage, expert support is available to help you progress.

Drop in and chat with a Careers Advisor at Ambleside Campus. Get guidance on career planning, CVs, applications, interview preparation, work experience, postgraduate study, job searching and more. No matter your stage, expert support is available to help you progress.

Drop in and chat with a Careers Advisor at Ambleside Campus. Get guidance on career planning, CVs, applications, interview preparation, work experience, postgraduate study, job searching and more. No matter your stage, expert support is available to help you progress.

A trip to the mysterious and little- known part of Cumbria around the Solway Firth. See ancient stone villages, take in views of Scotland close by. Visit a craft fair, step inside an ancient church and its fortified tower where locals barricaded themselves against skilful Scottish raiding parties.

Hear stories of the Romans, Reivers and Royalty from someone who has deep roots in the local community. Walk along the coast to the place where Hadrian’s Wall ends and lunch in a local pub.

This webinar will introduce the conventions of academic writing at university.

This webinar is aimed at students either new to writing at level 7 or those who are looking for a refresher.

This webinar is aimed at students either new to writing at level 7 or those who are looking for a refresher.

This webinar will introduce RefWorks reference management software. This is a useful tool that will help you create and manage your references.

This webinar is an opportunity to explore expectations moving from level 4 to level 5 study.

This webinar is an opportunity to explore expectations moving from level 4 to level 5 study.

This webinar is an opportunity to explore expectations moving from level 5 to level 6 study.

This webinar is an opportunity to explore expectations moving from level 5 to level 6 study.

Part of our assignment journey series, this webinar will introduce how to get started with an academic assignment.

Part of our assignment journey series, this webinar will introduce how to get started with an academic assignment.

Part of our assignment journey series, this webinar will introduce how to get plan, read and organise notes.

Part of our assignment journey series, this webinar will introduce how to get plan, read and organise notes.

Part of our assignment journey series, this webinar will explore how to craft a successful academic paragraph.

Part of our assignment journey series, this webinar will explore how to craft a successful academic paragraph.

The PCSM Research Hub invites you to join us for the next edition of the CumbriaMed Research Webinar Series: Technology-Assisted Healthcare.

The theme of the exhibition is Unseen; in today’s world of pervasive algorithm driven narratives and stereotypical AI slop, so much of what is truly important is missed. OPEN WEEKDAYS ONLY.

This webinar is aimed at students working at levels 6 and 7 who want a better understanding of "being critical" in academic assignments.

This webinar is aimed at students working at levels 6 and 7 who want a better understanding of "being critical" in academic assignments.

This webinar will introduce the skills and resources needed to find quality academic literature for your assignments.

In this webinar we will explore a variety of ways you can polish and refine your writing so that it has a stronger academic tone and style.

In this webinar we will explore Paraphrasing (using your own words to express other writers' ideas), which is an essential academic skill.

Delivered by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team and Skills@Cumbria, this webinar will introduce good practices for wellbeing, time management, and study skills tips.

The Skills@Cumbria Team will introduce referencing using the Cite Them Right version of Harvard.

In this new webinar the Skills@Cumbria Team will introduce reflective practice.