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Monday 16 March

Library stand

Time: 10am  -12.00pm

Location: Kimberlin Library

Visit the stand in the library to have your go on Connect 4, Spin the Wheel and learn more about opportunities you can get involved with.


Mindfulness

Time: 11am  -12pm

Location: Online

Book a space:

Learning to focus on the here and now can help to improve concentration and regular mindful practice can boost our feelings of wellbeing. Mindfulness can also help to manage the distractions in our day to day lives so that we can focus on study when we need to. You can find out more about the science behind mindfulness and take part in meditation practice designed to relax, recharge and refocus you at this friendly session. Beginners are welcome.


Easter egg hunt

Time: 11am  -3.00pm

Location: Around campus with a stall in the Food Village

Throughout the week take part in our Easter egg hunt! Across campus there will be 6 posters, find them and get the answers to enter into our prize draw to win big easter eggs! It’s the perfect chance to take a break, connect with friends, and enjoy a little friendly competition

Completed entries need to be handed in at the stand in the Campus Centre.


Crochet workshop

Time: 11am  -3.00pm

Location: Food Village

Try something new at our crochet workshop! Learn basic stitches, start a mini project, and create your first handmade piece. All materials provided, with friendly guidance. Relax, meet new people, and discover a fun, creative hobby—no experience needed.


Flower pot decorating

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: Food Village

Let your creativity bloom at our plant pot painting workshop! Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on session where you can design and paint your own unique pot. Take some time to unwind, have fun with color, and leave with a cheerful piece ready for a plant at home.


Blind Date with a Book

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Take a chance on something new with our Blind Date with a Book stand! Pick up a mystery read, don’t judge it by its cover, and let the story surprise you. You might just discover a new favorite author or genre you never expected to love. Step out of your comfort zone and unwrap your next great read


Basketball

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Step up and show us your skills at our basketball hoop challenge! Take your best shots, rack up a high score, and you could win tickets to see the Leicester Riders in action. It’s fast, fun, and open to everyone — whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just want to give it a go


Puppy Therapy

Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Book a space:

Take a break, de-stress, and enjoy some furry company during Your ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Community Week! Join us for a Puppy Therapy Session where you can cuddle, play, and unwind with some adorable pups. Don’t miss this paws-itively delightful session – it’s free, fun, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

If you don't manage to get a space you can turn up on the day in case any free slots become available.


A Taste of Chinese Go (Xiangqi)

Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm

Location: CI 1.13 (Vijay Patel Building) 

This session introduces the names and rules of each Xiangqi piece and the basic game rules. Participants will also learn simple Chinese phrases used in gameplay, such as how to move pieces and describe positions. The remaining time will be dedicated to guided practice, allowing everyone to apply what they have learned in a friendly and interactive setting.


˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿sport: Climbing

Time: 7pm - 7.40pm

Location: Queen Elizabeth II Leisure Centre

Book a space: Sign up via the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Leisure app. The bookings are all under the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿active tab on the app. Bring your ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ student card along with you.

Ready to reach new heights? Come along and try climbing with ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Sport! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, it’s a fun and supportive way to challenge yourself, build confidence, and meet new people

Tuesday 17 March

DSU vintage clothing sale

Time: 9am - 5pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium


Batak game

Time: 11am - 2pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Think you’ve got lightning-fast reactions? Come and try the Batak game to put your speed, focus, and coordination to the test! It’s quick, competitive and fun — perfect for challenging your friends or beating your own high score. Open to everyone, so step up, tap fast, and see just how sharp your reflexes really are! ⚡


Easter egg hunt

Time: 11am  -3.00pm

Location: Around campus with a stall in the Food Village

Throughout the week take part in our Easter egg hunt! Across campus there will be 6 posters, find them and get the answers to enter into our prize draw to win big easter eggs! It’s the perfect chance to take a break, connect with friends, and enjoy a little friendly competition

Completed entries need to be handed in at the stand in the Campus Centre.


Tote bag decorating workshop

Time: 11am - 3.00pm

Location: Food Village

Try our tote bag embroidery session and add a personal touch to something you can use every day. Learn simple stitching techniques while creating a design that’s uniquely yours. Relax, get creative, and leave with a one-of-a-kind tote bag you’ll love to carry.


Plant pot painting workshop

Time: 11am - 3.00pm

Location: Food Village

Let your creativity bloom at our plant pot painting workshop! Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on session where you can design and paint your own unique pot. Take some time to unwind, have fun with color, and leave with a cheerful piece ready for a plant at home.

Badge making workshop

Time: 11am  -3.00pm

Location: Food Village

Join us for a fun and creative badge making workshop! Design your own badge that shows your personality. Come along, get crafty, and take home a unique badge you’ll be proud to wear or share.


Blind Date with a Book

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Take a chance on something new with our Blind Date with a Book stand! Pick up a mystery read, don’t judge it by its cover, and let the story surprise you. You might just discover a new favorite author or genre you never expected to love. Step out of your comfort zone and unwrap your next great read


Basketball

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Step up and show us your skills at our basketball hoop challenge! Take your best shots, rack up a high score, and you could win tickets to see the Leicester Riders in action. It’s fast, fun, and open to everyone — whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just want to give it a go


LCFC: Mental Health Cafe

Time: 12pm - 12.30pm

Location: The Pod (Campus Centre)


Healthy ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Masterclass: Positive Mindset

Time: 1pm - 2pm

Location: Breathing Space, Portland Building

Book a space: Positive Mindset

In this interactive session, you’ll explore what a positive mindset really means. Learn about building resilience, staying balanced, and approaching challenges with confidence. You’ll try out practical techniques to shift unhelpful thinking patterns, manage stress, and keep yourself motivated as deadlines and expectations grow.


Healthy ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Masterclass: Assertiveness and Confidence

Time: 2pm - 2.50pm

Location: Online

Book a space: 

Are you ready to take charge of your life and make your voice heard? Join us for an empowering masterclass designed to boost your assertiveness and confidence!

The best thing about our Healthy ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Masterclasses is that you can add your new skills to your CV and receive accreditation via the HEAR if you attend 4 or more full sessions before May 2026  - a great way to show your commitment to personal development.


Library stand

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Location: Kimberlin Library

Visit the stand in the library to have your go on Connect 4, Spin the Wheel and learn more about opportunities you can get involved with.


˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿sport: Self-defence

Time: 6pm - 7pm

Location: The Watershed

Book a space: Sign up via the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Leisure app. The bookings are all under the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿active tab on the app. Bring your ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ student card along with you.

Build confidence, learn valuable skills, and feel empowered by trying self-defence with ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Sport! Whether you’re completely new or have some experience, these sessions are welcoming, supportive, and open to everyone. It’s a great way to improve your fitness, sharpen your awareness, and gain practical techniques you can carry with you every day.

Wednesday 18 March

Giant Scalextric

Time: 11am-2pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Ready… set… race! Come and have a go on our giant Scalextric track and put your driving skills to the test. Challenge your friends, master the corners, and see who can speed their way to victory. It’s fast, competitive, and guaranteed fun — so grab a controller and let the racing begin! ️


Easter egg hunt

Time: 11am  -3.00pm

Location: Around campus with a stall in the Food Village

Throughout the week take part in our Easter egg hunt! Across campus there will be 6 posters, find them and get the answers to enter into our prize draw to win big easter eggs! It’s the perfect chance to take a break, connect with friends, and enjoy a little friendly competition

Completed entries need to be handed in at the stand in the Campus Centre.


Tote bag decorating workshop

Time: 11am - 3.00pm

Location: Food Village

Try our tote bag embroidery session and add a personal touch to something you can use every day. Learn simple stitching techniques while creating a design that’s uniquely yours. Relax, get creative, and leave with a one-of-a-kind tote bag you’ll love to carry.


Crochet workshop

Time: 11am  -3.00pm

Location: Food Village

Try something new at our crochet workshop! Learn basic stitches, start a mini project, and create your first handmade piece. All materials provided, with friendly guidance. Relax, meet new people, and discover a fun, creative hobby—no experience needed.


Basketball

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Step up and show us your skills at our basketball hoop challenge! Take your best shots, rack up a high score, and you could win tickets to see the Leicester Riders in action. It’s fast, fun, and open to everyone — whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just want to give it a go


Blind Date with a Book

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Take a chance on something new with our Blind Date with a Book stand! Pick up a mystery read, don’t judge it by its cover, and let the story surprise you. You might just discover a new favorite author or genre you never expected to love. Step out of your comfort zone and unwrap your next great read


DSU: Council Cafe Outreach Stall

Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium


DSU: Farmers Market

Time: TBC

Location: Outside Campus Centre


Look After Your Mate

Time: 12pm - 2.00pm

Location: Online

Book a space:

University can be a rollercoaster and sometimes, the people we care about need a little extra support. If you’ve ever wanted to help a friend who’s struggling but weren’t sure how, this workshop is for you.

Certified by Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity, this workshop is open to all students who want to make a difference. A great way to show your commitment to personal development.


Headspace: Origami and cross stitch

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Location: Breathing Space, Portland Building

Book a space:


˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿sport: Zumba

Session 1: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Session 2: 8.30pm - 9.30pm.

Location: The Watershed

Book a space: Sign up via the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Leisure app. The bookings are all under the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿active tab on the app. Bring your ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ student card along with you.

Come join us for an energizing Zumba session and turn your workout into a dance party! With easy-to-follow moves for a full-body workout that feels more like fun than exercise. No dance experience needed.


˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿sport: Glow in the Dark Volleyball

Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm

Location: The Watershed

Book a space: Sign up via the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Leisure app. The bookings are all under the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿active tab on the app. Bring your ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ student card along with you.

At our Glow in the Dark Volleyball sessions, we will combine Volleyball, neon colours, face paint and music to create a fun, inclusive and unforgettable experience. The session is open to all ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ students and to attend, students just need to sign up via the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Leisure app, bring their ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ student card and get involved … no equipment needed, all will be provided!

Thursday 19 March

Library stand

Time: 10am - 12pm

Location: Kimberlin Library

Visit the stand in the library to have your go on Connect 4, Spin the Wheel and learn more about opportunities you can get involved with.


Giant Scalextric

Time: 11am-2pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Ready… set… race! Come and have a go on our giant Scalextric track and put your driving skills to the test. Challenge your friends, master the corners, and see who can speed their way to victory. It’s fast, competitive, and guaranteed fun — so grab a controller and let the racing begin! ️


Easter egg hunt

Time: 11am  -3.00pm

Location: Around campus with a stall in the Food Village

Throughout the week take part in our Easter egg hunt! Across campus there will be 6 posters, find them and get the answers to enter into our prize draw to win big easter eggs! It’s the perfect chance to take a break, connect with friends, and enjoy a little friendly competition

Completed entries need to be handed in at the stand in the Campus Centre.


Rainbow weaving mini basket workshop

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: Food Village

Join our rainbow weaving basket workshop! Simple weaving techniques to your own colorful mini basket. All materials are provided, and it’s a fun, hands-on way to spark creativity, practice fine motor skills, and take home a bright, handmade creation.


Sip 'n' Paint (Session 1)

Time: 11am 

Location: Food Village

Book a space: No booking required, but it's recommended to arrive early to grab a space.

Come and try a relaxed painting session where you can get creative and enjoy free soft drinks while you paint. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and have fun in a friendly, supportive space. It’s a great chance to unwind, express yourself, and try something new.


Badge making workshop

Time: 11am  -3.00pm

Location: Food Village

Join us for a fun and creative badge making workshop! Design your own badge that shows your personality. Come along, get crafty, and take home a unique badge you’ll be proud to wear or share.


Basketball

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Step up and show us your skills at our basketball hoop challenge! Take your best shots, rack up a high score, and you could win tickets to see the Leicester Riders in action. It’s fast, fun, and open to everyone — whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just want to give it a go


Blind Date with a Book

Time: 11am - 3pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Take a chance on something new with our Blind Date with a Book stand! Pick up a mystery read, don’t judge it by its cover, and let the story surprise you. You might just discover a new favorite author or genre you never expected to love. Step out of your comfort zone and unwrap your next great read


Laughter Therapy

Time: 12am - 12.45pm

Location: The Pod (Campus Centre)

Feeling stressed or in need of a boost? Come along to our laughter therapy session and let yourself truly unwind! It’s a fun, uplifting way to relieve tension, lift your mood, and connect with others through the power of laughter. No experience needed — just bring yourself and be ready to smile, giggle, and leave feeling lighter and refreshed.


Healthy ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Masterclass: Assertiveness and Confidence

Time: 12pm

Location: Online

Book a space: 

Are you ready to take charge of your life and make your voice heard? Join us for an empowering masterclass designed to boost your assertiveness and confidence!

The best thing about our Healthy ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Masterclasses is that you can add your new skills to your CV and receive accreditation via the HEAR if you attend 4 or more full sessions before May 2026  - a great way to show your commitment to personal development.


Sip 'n' Paint (Session 2)

Time: 1pm 

Location: Food Village

Book a space: No booking required, but it's recommended to arrive early to grab a space.

Come and try a relaxed painting session where you can get creative and enjoy free soft drinks while you paint. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and have fun in a friendly, supportive space. It’s a great chance to unwind, express yourself, and try something new.


˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿sport: Yoga

Time: 6pm - 7pm

Location: The Watershed

Book a space: Sign up via the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Leisure app. The bookings are all under the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿active tab on the app. Bring your ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ student card along with you.

Take a moment for yourself and unwind with a relaxing yoga session! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned yogi, it’s the perfect way to stretch, breathe, and recharge your mind and body. Come along, move at your own pace, and discover the calm and energy that yoga can bring to your day. ‍♀️

Friday 20 March

Sip 'n' Paint 

Time: 11am

Location: Food Village

Book a space: No booking required, but it's recommended to arrive early to grab a space.

Come and try a relaxed painting session where you can get creative and enjoy free soft drinks while you paint. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and have fun in a friendly, supportive space. It’s a great chance to unwind, express yourself, and try something new.


Easter egg hunt

Time: 11am  -2.00pm

Location: Around campus with a stall in the Food Village

Throughout the week take part in our Easter egg hunt! Across campus there will be 6 posters, find them and get the answers to enter into our prize draw to win big easter eggs! It’s the perfect chance to take a break, connect with friends, and enjoy a little friendly competition

Completed entries need to be handed in at the stand in the Campus Centre.


Blind Date with a Book

Time: 11am - 2pm

Location: Campus Centre Atrium

Take a chance on something new with our Blind Date with a Book stand! Pick up a mystery read, don’t judge it by its cover, and let the story surprise you. You might just discover a new favorite author or genre you never expected to love. Step out of your comfort zone and unwrap your next great read


LCFC: Mental Health Cafe

Time: 12pm - 12.30pm

Location: The Pod (Campus Centre)


Grounded Men Session

Time: 3pm - 4.30pm

Location: The Pod (Campus Centre)

Wellbeing is an integral part of your journey as a ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ student. It ensures that you are happy, and able to complete your course to the best of your abilities.

Grounded Men has been created specifically for global majority men (including African, Asian, Indigenous, Latin American, or mixed heritage backgrounds male students)  at our university. We know that men from these backgrounds often face unique challenges and are less likely to access mental health services. Grounded Men aims to bridge that gap by offering a safe, supportive space where you can connect with others, share experiences, and build a sense of belonging.

Whether you are looking for peer connection, a place to talk openly, or simply a community where you feel understood, Grounded Men is here for you


˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿sport: Indoor football

Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Location: The Watershed

Book a space: Sign up via the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Leisure app. The bookings are all under the ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿active tab on the app. Bring your ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ student card along with you.

Lace up your trainers and get ready for some fast-paced action with ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ Sport’s indoor football sessions! It’s a great way to stay active, sharpen your skills, and enjoy some friendly competition in a fun, welcoming environment. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just fancy a kickabout with friends, everyone’s invited to get involved.