MSL Membership System Events

Museum Object-based Mindfulness Training (01/09/2026, 12:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:58:31 +0100

What is Museum Object-based Mindfulness Training?

Museum Object-based Mindfulness Training is a six-week course that will teach you the foundational practices, concepts, and attitudes of mindfulness through engagement with a wonderful array of art and heritage objects.

You will also have the opportunity to discuss how mindfulness can be used to support your mental health at university with your peers, supported by a trained mindfulness facilitator!

What’s involved?

Each weekly session will be between 1-hour to 1:15- hours long

As part of the evaluation, you will be invited to complete questionnaires before-during and-after the intervention. You will also be invited to complete one journal entry a week and to take part in a post-intervention interview (lasting approximately 45 minutes).

Students will be compensated for their role in supporting the evaluation of the intervention with a gift card (equivalent to 1.5 hours at national minimum wage rate).

Who can participate?

On-campus students at the University of Leicester who are 18-years or older and who do not have a clinically diagnosed mental health condition or are not aiming to address a recent trauma or loss. You will be expected to participate in at least five of the course’s six sessions.

When?

You can take part in one of the following courses starting on the following dates (2026):

Course One: 1^st of September (Tuesdays 12-1pm)

Course Two: 3^rd of September (Thursdays 5-6pm)

Course Three: 27^th of October (Tuesdays 5-6pm)

Course Four: 28^th of October (Wednesdays 12-1pm)

Course Five 29^th of October (Thursdays 5-6pm)

Where?

Sessions will take place in-person and on-campus. You will be informed of the exact location closer to the date.

Content warning

The sessions discussions of mental health challenges as well as engagement with both museum objects and mindfulness practices which may cause emotional discomfort. A safeguarding protocol has been established to support participants.

If you would like to participate follow this link to sign up: Museum Object-based Mindfulness Training Research Project Sign-up – Fill in form

If you would like to learn more about course follow this link for the project overview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16keRuZG1FgQYu8zrM5J89H_w8FB-CpJA/view?usp=sharing

Alternatively, you can contact Chris at csj12@leicester.ac.uk

PGR Winter Banquet (04/12/2026, 19:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:57:25 +0100

Caling all Postgraduate researchers - in need of a night off?

Enjoy this tailored night of music, dancing, food & socialising with the fellow PGRs you haven't seen since your induction! Make sure your University experience goes beyond your academic research and grab your ticket!

Don't miss out!

Leicester Pride (05/09/2026, 11:30)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:41:43 +0100

Join University of Leicester students and staff in marching through the city centre to Leicester Pride. Show your solidarity with the LGBTQ+ Community

We will meet at Town Hall Square Fountain at 11:30am so that we can join the parade before it kicks off at 12pm, bring placards, flags, noisemakers, and comfortable shoes.

More information on Leicester Pride and the Parade can be found at https://www.leicesterpride.com/

Grab your Free ticket so we know how many people to expect!

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

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

YOUR OFFICIAL FRESHERS WRISTBAND IS ON SALE NOW! 🎉

15 events. Two huge weeks. One wristband.

Fresh Festival 2026 is your official introduction to the social side of life at the University of Leicester, with 15 events across two incredible weeks.

It all starts with the Freshers' Move In Party at the on-campus O2 Academy on Sunday 20th September, before finishing in style with the Casino Royale Freshers Ball at Athena on Sunday 4th October.

GET YOUR WRISTBAND NOW

The easiest way to buy your Official Fresh Festival Wristband is through the Rockstar Promotions app.

Search "Rockstar Promotions" in the App Store or Google Play, download the app and get your wristband today.

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

Or buy online at:
https://rockstarpromotions.co.uk/events/fresh-festival/

Wristbands are limited and sell out every year, so don't leave it too late!

WHY BUY THE WRISTBAND?

With 15 Fresh Festival events, your wristband works out at around £3.50 per event, giving you incredible value throughout Freshers.

Your wristband also includes:

Entry to 15 official Fresh Festival events
A Freshers Bar Crawl Lanyard worth £10
Year-long food and drink discounts at some of Leicester's best student bars
Free transport to many events from University-owned Halls of Residence
Over £100 in total savings compared with buying everything separately

Most importantly, buying the official Students' Union Fresh Festival Wristband is the ONLY way to guarantee your entry to all of the official Fresh Festival events.

YOUR OFFICIAL FRESHERS EVENTS

Fresh Festival events are run on behalf of the Students' Union and are designed to give you the best possible introduction to student life in Leicester.

All official events take place in safe, welcoming and inclusive environments, with support available if you need it.

A wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available at every event, so everyone can enjoy Fresh Festival their way.

DON'T MISS OUT

Fresh Festival Wristbands are ON SALE NOW!

Numbers are limited and they sell out every year.

Download the Rockstar Promotions app, get your wristband and make sure you're part of Fresh Festival 2026.

Search "Rockstar Promotions" on the App Store or Google Play and BUY NOW.

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

IMPORTANT: ONLY BUY OFFICIAL

Official Fresh Festival wristbands and tickets are only available through the Rockstar Promotions app and official Rockstar Promotions website.

Always look for the Students' Union logo on event marketing to make sure you're buying tickets for an official Fresh Festival event.

You may see other companies advertising unofficial Freshers events and wristbands, so be careful with unsolicited links sent through text messages, WhatsApp or social media.

If you see any other, please report this to su-marketing@le.ac.uk

Brookfield Welcome (25/09/2026, 11:00)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:43:52 +0100

A special Freshers welcome for students studying at Brookfield campus. Come meet the Students' Union, learn what we do, meet other university support and get some freebies!

Freebies Fair (23/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:42:25 +0100

Come get a variety of Freebies from local and national businesses and learn about what places there are in Leicester

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

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:41:38 +0100

Come get a variety of Freebies from local and national businesses and learn about what places there are in Leicester

Support & Volunteering Fair (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:39:48 +0100

Come learn about to different services and support available to you during your time at university, as well as volunteering and other opportunities!

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

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:18:51 +0100

Meet the wide variety of sports and societies we offer here at Leicester and get a chance to have a chat and get to know them.

Sports & Societies Fair (22/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:17:35 +0100

Meet the wide variety of sports and societies we offer here at Leicester and get a chance to have a chat and get to know them.

SU Rep Rally (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:10:32 +0100

Get to know your representatives, who are here to represent and help you during your time at university, all while playing a wide variety of games and having fun

Freshers Fete (25/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:53:03 +0100

Join us for some shopping and browse a variety of small market stalls, including perfume, jewellery, clothing and much more!

If you are a seller and interested in having a stall you can get in touch with su-sales@le.ac.uk

SU Carnival (21/09/2026, 12:00)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:49:43 +0100

Join us for a wide variety of fun games, from basketball shoot out, to inflatable axe throwing. Have your chance to win a variety of sweets, whilst learning about how your Students' Union can help you during your time here.

There'll also be a pong-a-thon happening at the same time!

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/