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  • Crafternoons

    Crafternoons: Take part in crafting sessions with Student Services staff. Held on each campus on the first Tuesday of each month.

    Ambleside Lancaster Fusehill Street Brampton Road Barrow London
    The Barn 12-2pm The Library 12-2pm Learning Gateway 12-2pm The Refectory 12-2pm Step desk 12-2pm The Cabin 12-2pm

    7th October: Tote bag painting (London - Journey box frame)

    4th November: Postcards from home (London - Paint your own mug)

    2nd December: Paint your own bauble (London - Decorating calendars)

    3rd February: Paint your own coaster 

    3rd March: Diamond art 

    5th May: Paint your own plant pot (London - Summer drink magnets)

    2nd June: Vision boards

  • Live Well, Learn Well - Workshops and Webinars

    Workshops (in person):

    Workshop 

    Date 

    Time 

    Location 

    Managing Stress & Procrastination 

    Monday 3rd November 

    12:30pm-1:30pm 

    Ambleside LD0.05 

    Managing Stress & Procrastination 

    Tuesday 4th November 

    12:30pm-1:30pm 

    Carlisle SKG14 

    Managing Stress & Procrastination 

    Wednesday 5th November 

    12:30-1:30pm 

    BR Campus H015 

    Managing Stress & Procrastination 

    Thursday 6th November 

    12:30-1:30pm 

    Lancaster Campus SB204 

    Managing Stress 

    Tuesday 9th December 

    1pm-2pm 

    MS Teams 

    Managing Procrastination 

    Wednesday 10th December  

    3pm-4pm 

    MS Teams 

     

    Webinars (online):

    Live Well Learn Well: Study Smarter, Stress Less - Tuesday 9th December, 1-2pm

    Delivered by the Skills@Cumbria and Wellbeing Team this webinar will cover:

    • Understanding academic stress
    • Strategies to manage stress
    • Tips to stay on top of your studies

    Rest assured, our webinars take place within the Live Well Learn Well community, ensuring a supportive, anonymous and constructive environment for everyone involved.  

    Live Well, Learn Well: Get Stuff Done! #productivityhacks - Wednesday 10th December, 3-4pm

    Delivered by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team and Skills@Cumbria, the content of this 45 minute webinar will be:

    • What is procrastination?
    • Why do we procrastinate?
    • Tackling procrastination and managing your time

    This is a safe confidential space and participation can be anonymous.

    Find out more about managing your time on our dedicated page. To learn more about procrastination visit TogetherAll

     

    To see other webinars available, please click here.

  • Health and Wellbeing Survey

    Help Shape Our Health & Wellbeing Action Plan! Your voice matters. We want to hear your feedback to ensure that we can truly support you and our student community. By completing this short questionnaire, you’ll help us improve services and create a healthier, more supportive campus environment.

    Plus, as a thank you for completing the questions, you can choose to be entered into a prize draw for the opportunity to win a University Branded Hoodie!

    Terms and Conditions - Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire Prize Draw.

  • Carlisle Cathedral (6th December)

    Carlisle Cathedral 2025 poster, The image shows what is on over the christmas season at Carlisle Cathedral.

  • Manchester Christmas Market (10th December)

    Get in the festive spirit with a trip to Manchester on Dec 10th!

    This event is open to all students, so grab a friend and come along.

    Key Details: Meet: 8:30 AM at Lancaster Train Station (Train leaves at 08:48!) OR 10:00 AM at Manchester Piccadilly if you're travelling independently.

    Fun: Markets & attractions from 10:15 - 15:00.

    Back: Aiming for the 16:21 return train (flexible if you let staff know).

    YOU MUST SIGN UP: click here to register your interest.

  • Beer and Carols (Lancaster)

    Date: Monday 22nd December
    Times & Venues:

    • 6:00pm – Pendle Witch
    • 7:00pm – Water Witch
    • 8:00pm – The Borough

    This year St Thomas' Church is taking Christmas carols out of the building and into the pubs! Join us for a relaxed, joy-filled evening of Beer & Carols as we sing familiar carols, share the Christmas story, and enjoy time together in some of Lancaster's favourite venues.

    Come to one, two, or all three pubs – there'll be:

    • Classic carols you'll know and love, all done with a bit of swing and gusto!
    • A warm, welcoming atmosphere
    • A time to celebrate the joyful heart of Christmas

    Invite your friends, colleagues, and neighbours, grab a drink, and sing your heart out – everyone is welcome.

  • Christmas Day (Lancaster)

    Staying in Lancaster over the break? You don't have to spend Christmas Day alone. St Thomas’s Church  is hosting a Christmas lunch and everyone is welcome to join. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy some festive food and company.

    • Where: St Thomas's Church, Lancaster

    • When: Christmas Day

    • How to join: Booking is essential. Please email will@st.tees.org.uk to let them know you are coming.

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