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.

It's Talk Money Week!

Join our informal online Money Advice drop-in session for friendly guidance and support with your financial questions.

This month's focus is making your money go further and getting the most from your student loan.

Come along, ask questions, and get practical advice to help you stay on top of your finances.

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.

Join our informal online drop-in session with the Money Advice Team. Pop along to get answers to your financial questions and find out more about the money advice and support services available to you. During this session, we'll explore the additional financial support and funding opportunities that may be available while you study.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Protect yourself from meningitis with a free MenB vaccination at the University of Cumbria. First-year university students can drop in to Zone 1 of the Library, Lancaster Campus on Tuesday 13th October between 11:00am and 2:00pm. No appointment is needed, just come along and get vaccinated.

Visit us on campus between 5th and 9th October and share your go-to mood-boosting song! Write down the track that never fails to lift your spirits and leave it on our display, or add it to our online Padlet. We’ll bring everyone’s picks together to create the ultimate feel-good playlist!

Find out how the Career Confidence Programme can help you build skills, gain real-world experience and boost your confidence. Discover what the programme involves, meet the team, learn about the Sustainable Impact project and find out how taking part could strengthen your CV and support your future career.

Gain real-world experience and build career confidence through a live Sustainable Impact project with an industry partner. Work in a multidisciplinary team, develop workplace skills, explore career options and strengthen your CV with tangible project experience. No previous industry experience is required, with approximately 30 flexible hours across November.

Join us for a short community walk to show our support for White Ribbon and its commitment to ending men’s violence against women and girls.

Join us for a short community walk to show our support for White Ribbon and its commitment to ending men’s violence against women and girls.

Join us for a short community walk to show our support for White Ribbon and its commitment to ending men’s violence against women and girls.

Join us for a short community walk to show our support for White Ribbon and its commitment to ending men’s violence against women and girls.

Join us for a short community walk to show our support for White Ribbon and its commitment to ending men’s violence against women and girls.

We have a range of games to play in the Library at Fusehill Street, come play a game and explore the collection.

You have the opportunity to join an online session alongside staff and partner organisation representatives, focussing on the impact of negative attitudes on women and how to be an effective ally. The session is delivered by Communities Inc and is part of our White Ribbon and 16 Days of Action activity.

The training is for students to attend alongside staff on Holocaust Memorial Day and will be delivered online by a representative from the Union of Jewish Students (UJS). It is an interactive session that focuses on:

The British Jewish community
Historical antisemitism
Contemporary antisemitism
Antisemitism and Israel
Examples and statistics behind antisemitism on campus
Your Jewish society
What next? Practical and concrete steps you can do to help

Celebrate Culture, Connection & Conversation at Global Café

This webinar will introduce UoC's new interactive guide to using Generative AI in assessed work. It will also explore appropriate and ethical use of Gen AI for academic study, and help you to
reflect on the links to maintaining academic integrity.

Join us for an afternoon with local author Hank Williams as he discusses his new novel, What Fools We Have Been. Discover how Morecambe Bay, a place that has greatly shaped Hank's life, inspired the setting and themes of this poignant exploration of family, identity and memory. Free event.

Get into the Halloween spirit and create your very own pumpkin! Join us at Fusehill Street for an afternoon of pumpkin carving, creativity and Halloween fun. Bring your imagination, get creative and make a pumpkin to be proud of!

Get into the Halloween spirit and create your very own pumpkin! Join us at Brampton Road for pumpkin carving, creativity and Halloween fun. Bring your imagination, get creative and make a pumpkin to be proud of!

Get into the Halloween spirit and create your very own pumpkin! Join us at Rigg Cottage for pumpkin carving, creativity and Halloween fun. Bring your imagination, get creative and make a pumpkin to be proud of!

Get into the Halloween spirit and create your very own pumpkin! Join us at the Student's Union - Learning Gateway for pumpkin carving, creativity and Halloween fun. Bring your imagination, get creative and make a pumpkin to be proud of!

Get into the Halloween spirit and show off your creativity in the UOC Accommodation Best Decorated Flat Competition! 🎃 Decorate your flat, take a photo or video and enter by sending it to @UOCAccommodation. Make sure your decorations follow your accommodation conditions. The winner will be announced on 27 October 2026.

Get creative this Halloween and take part in our Pumpkin Carving Competition! 🎃 Show us your best pumpkin creation – spooky, silly or spectacular! Send a picture of your pumpkin to @uocaccommodation on Instagram. Winner announced 27 October!