MSL Membership System Events

Virtual Escape Room (15/10/2026, 18:00)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:39:45 +0100

Whether it’s your first time, or you’re an escape room veteran – come join the virtual escape room and see if we can make it out!

Join link - DL Welcome Week - Virtual Escape Room | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Get to Know Your Officer Team: Executives (15/10/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:34:43 +0100

They help shape the Students’ Union, but who are they? How do their ideas and plans affect you as a distance learner? Come along and get to know your executive officer team, hear about their plans, talk to them about the issues you face.

Join link - DL Welcome Week - Getting to Know Your Officer Team - Executive Officers | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Crafting Hours (12/10/2026, 18:00)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:17:07 +0100

Do you have some crafting projects to finish off? Want to chat with other crafters while you crochet, paint or scrapbook? Grab a drink, settle down with a craft, and have a chat!

Join link - DL Welcome Week - DL Crafting Hour | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Virtual Film Screening: The Grand Budapest Hotel (14/10/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:33:05 +0100

Grab some snacks (or dinner!), settle down, and watch a film with other distance learners. Talk about themes, topics, or anything else you want in the meeting chat!

Microphones and cameras will be off by default for this event, and only the chat function can be used to communicate. Subtitles for the movie will be switched on.

Join link - DL Welcome Week - Film Screening | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Get to Know Your Officer Team: Part-Time (14/10/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:31:39 +0100

Who are your part-time officers? What can they do to help you, as a distance learner? What parts of their plans impact you?

Come along and get to know some of them, hear about their plans for the year, and tell them what affects you as a distance learner

Join link - DL Welcome Week - Get to Know Your Officer Team - Part-Time Officers | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Academic Representation, Advice, and You (13/10/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:25:47 +0100

Learn more about how the academic representation system works, and how you can be part of it even if you’re not on campus!

You can also learn more about our Advice service, and how they might help you during your studies at Leicester

Join link - DL Welcome Week - Distance Learners and The Students' Union | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Distance Learners & The Students' Union (12/10/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:15:27 +0100

Do you know what the Students’ Union can do for you?

Did you know we provide lots of opportunities to engage with us?

Come along and learn about how distance learners can use the SU, and how it all works

Link to join - DL Welcome Week - Distance Learners and The Students' Union | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Virtual Roundtable (13/10/2026, 16:00)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:29:36 +0100

Join us for the return of the Virtual Roundtable!

Come and discuss some pre-determined topics, gain some different perspectives and get to know some other distance learners.

Hosted by Communities Activator, Milan Wright

Previous questions have included – is AI art, art? Should the media be impartial? Who decides what truth is?

Join link - DL Welcome Week - Virtual Roundtable | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Music Scores Library x Pop Up sales (01/07/2026, 09:00)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:20:40 +0100

Are you a music head? The library is working with the SU for a Music Scores Pop-Up Sale with a shelf of music scores available for you to buy directly at the library. Go to the basement level to pick what you like from the designated shelf, all priced as pay-what-you-can, and you can check out at the help desk by the end of August!
Money raised will be used as donation to support student engagement via our Access Fund, for details visit: https://www.leicesterunion.com/sportsandsocs/accessfund/

Fresh Festival 2026 (20/09/2026, 10:00)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:23:47 +0100

Fresh Festival is a two week extravaganza of events to help welcome you to University! The first event is the Freshers' Welcome Party at our very own O2 Academy on Sunday 20th September, and the last of the 15 events is the Freshers Ball on Sunday 4th October!

The only way to guarantee entry to your official freshers events is to buy an official Fresh Festival Wristband! These will go on general sale on Friday 21st August. Complete priority sign up here so that you can buy yours before general sale starts! > https://rockstarpromotions.uk/FreshFest26

Limited number available and they sell out every year! To have the best chance of securing your wristband, also join the waiting list via the event on the Rockstar Promotions app now! Search 'Rockstar Promotions' and download the app so you can do this now!

👉App Store > https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rockstar-promotions/id1580083061

👉Google Play > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.fixr_wl.rockstar.android

Join the official Freshers 2026 WhatsApp Community>>>
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HgV4flcH3atEn5sQrXX0GS

IMPORTANT, please note... No official event wristbands or tickets will be on sale before Friday 21st August, or from anywhere other than the Rockstar Promotions app, so please always check for the Students' Union logo on any event marketing to ensure it's one of your official events! Be aware that lots of companies try to sell unofficial freshers tickets/wristbands at this time of year, so avoid clicking links in any unsolicited communication such as text messages! If you see any others, please report this to su-marketing@le.ac.uk

Tote-Bag Decorating (11/08/2026, 12:00)

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:30 +0100

Join us for an afternoon workshop on tote-bag decorating at Brookfield to rock a new style this summer!

Bradgate Park Day Trip (19/08/2026, 11:00)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:40:16 +0100

Come and enjoy a Summer's day at Bradgate Park! Bring some lunch and have a walk with friends, followed by a cricket match!

Please note that the event includes a return coach journey from campus to the park.

Distance Learners’ Crafting Hour (10/08/2026, 18:00)

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:52:39 +0100

Do you have some crafting projects to finish off? Want to chat with other crafters while you crochet, paint or scrapbook? Grab a drink, settle down with a craft, and have a chat!

Open to all distance learners, regardless of level or school.

DL Crafting Hour | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Distance Learners’ Social and Networking (10/08/2026, 13:00)

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:47:22 +0100

A space to come and chat to distance learners from across Leicester, hosted by the Distance Learning Officer. All distance students welcome, regardless of school or level.

DL Social and Networking | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams