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What's on next month

22/12/2025
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Check out the schedule of upcoming events across the University for the month ahead. 

Check back on this page as more events are added throughout the month. 

General events, workshops and social activities from across the University, Students' Union, partners and the wider community 

 

Date

 Event About Where Register and find out more
Friday 9 January 2026 External event: Wolverhampton Racecourse - Friday Night Live  

📺 Kick off 2026 Live on ITV: Free Tickets + Free Drinks!

The Industry Spot has teamed up with Wolverhampton Racecourse to giveaway 500 FREE TICKETS for UoW Students for the ITV Broadcast of Friday Night Live on Friday 9th January!

They have also partnered with Guinness & Carlsberg to give away 1,000 FREE Pints. Plus, there are Free Winter Bobble Hats, Golden Circle Access, and entry to the Official After Party.

There are even more perks being announced ahead of Christmas, plus the official launch of the Student Bar Crawl (coming Jan 22).

To get the full announcement and the inside scoop, follow @KupidVal on TikTok & Instagram, and @TheIndustrySpot on Instagram.

 Wolverhampton Racecourse; WV6 0PE

Get your free ticket here

 

See event details here

Tuesday 13 January,

2pm-4pm

 Welcome Fair City Campus

 Semester 2 Welcome Fair for new (and returning) students! 

Meet support services and facilities from across the university and wider community, get to know your Students' Union - and grab lots of free samples.  Look out for more info to follow. 

  Students' Union, City Campus   

Tuesday 20 January,

2pm-4pm

 Welcome Fair Walsall Campus  Semester 2 Welcome Fair for new (and returning) students! 

Meet support services and facilities from across the university and wider community, get to know your Students' Union - and grab lots of free samples.  Look out for more info to follow. 

  Sports Centre, Walsall Campus   
Saturday 31 January,  7.30pm   Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Slam 2026  
Join Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists at for the Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Slam 2026. Watch 15 poets go head-to-head in a fast-paced live poetry competition. 
There will be whoops, cheers, and thunderous applause as the audience attempts to influence the judges into sending their favourite wordsmiths on into the next round. 
Let battle commence!
Tickets £15 full price and £12 concessions
  Arena Theatre,  WV1 1SE Book tickets here
Friday 23 January, 6.30pm Film Screening: Anora (2024)

Directed by Sean Baker

Anora, a young woman from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.

This film screening will be preceded by a special introduction video from Sean Baker.

The night will be moderated by University of Wolverhampton Film and Television graduate Mikey Garcha.

Rated 18

Tickets £12

  Arena Theatre,  WV1 1SE Book tickets here
Thursday 29 January, 2pm and 7.30pm NT Live: Hamlet

Directed by Robert Hastie

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Tickets £12

  Arena Theatre,  WV1 1SE Book tickets here
Saturday 31 January,  10.30am-3pm Health and Wellbeing of Women Poets: A Celebration of Women Poets

Calling women poets in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas! 

We’re excited to announce our next in person event: Health and Well-Being of Women Poets – A Celebration of Women’s Voices curated by Kuli Kohli, RSF Creative Associate for Wolverhampton.

Taking place at Wolverhampton Art Gallery on Saturday 31 January 2026, this seminar will explore how women writers find time and space to create – what sustains them, what deters them and what helps them thrive.

Featuring readings by the city’s first Poet Laureate Emma Purshouse and acclaimed poet Liz Berry, as well as group discussions led by Jane Seabourne, Priyanka Joshi, Cherry Doyle and Anne Babbs, we’ll gather to share experiences, exchange ideas, and build supportive networks.

The seminar is designed to spark inspiration and help women sustain their creative practice. Encouraging in-person networking, peer-to-peer support and bringing together women poets to help develop skills, support wellbeing and celebrate creativity.

The FREE event is for women poets based in Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas.

 Wolverhampton Art Gallery, WV1 1DU Join the waiting list
Saturday 31 January,  7.30pm   Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Slam 2026  
Join Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists at for the Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Slam 2026. Watch 15 poets go head-to-head in a fast-paced live poetry competition. 
There will be whoops, cheers, and thunderous applause as the audience attempts to influence the judges into sending their favourite wordsmiths on into the next round. 
Let battle commence!
Tickets £15 full price and £12 concessions
  Arena Theatre,  WV1 1SE Book tickets here

Coming up in February 2026

  • Research conference: Digital Futures Lab, Saturday 7 February, NBI, Springfield Campus - Join us in person to explore cutting-edge tech and shape the future at the Digital Futures Lab launch! Book here 
  • Training event: Computational Literary Studies School, Friday 6 - Saturday 7 February 2026 - Explore cutting-edge methods in text mining, stylometry, and computational analysis, gaining insights into how technology intersects with literature, culture, and bias.  Book here 
  • Wolverhampton Literature Festival, Friday 6 - Sunday 8 February, bringing together literature, poetry, music, and dance for a vibrant festival celebrating arts and culture across Wolverhampton! Wolverhampton Literature Festival
    • Memories of the Beatles, Sunday 8 February, engage in a psychological experience as part of a University of Wolverhampton research project. Book here

  • Music event: The Fratellis Celebrating 20 years of Costello Music / Plus Support The Gulps - 14 February 2026, Civic Hall. Buy tickets here

 

Find out what else is happening at the Students' Union 

For a full schedule of events hosted by the Students' Union, visit the What's On page 

Arena Theatre

Find out what's on at Arena Theatre

University of Wolverhampton at the Halls 

University of Wolverhampton students & staff get exclusive access to tickets for every show at The Halls, 24 hours before they go on general sale. Access via links below.

Find out what's coming up and check for the latest pre-sale tickets here

 

Support, workshops and regular activities 

Support 

What, when and where 

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Skills for Learning 

 

Skills For Learning Drop-In Sessions

If you’d like to see someone in person about your academic skills, the first place to go is our drop-in service. This is held at City, Walsall and Telford libraries. There’s no need to book – just come along at the following times:

 

City Campus

  • Harrison Library: Extended hours currently running: 11am to 4pm weekdays

 Walsall Campus 

  • Extra drop-in session on Mondays, return between 5 January - 26 January 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Normal hours: Tuesdays-Thursday, 11am - 2pm

Telford Campus

  • Hutchison Library: Wednesdays, 11am-2pm

To request a one-to-one appointment outside of these hours - Contact the Skills for Learning team

 Find out more at wlv.ac.uk/skills
Mental Health and Wellbeing 

Online Wellbeing Workshops

These psychosocial education workshops are friendly, interactive sessions designed to help you understand and manage your mental health and wellbeing. They’re not therapy, and you don’t need to share personal experiences — they’re more like wellbeing classes that give you tools to cope with life’s challenges.

Our workshops will be running this Semester on every 1st Tuesday 12 -1pm (Join the Tuesday meeting here) and every 4th Thursday 12 -1pm (Join the Thursday meeting here) 

 Coming up: 

  • 6th and 22nd Jan -  Managing low mood: we all experience low mood but why? This workshop will introduce theory and practical techniques to manage low mood

Find mental health and wellbeing support at wlv.ac.uk/mhw

Join workshops here

 

Frame of Mind craft activity

  • Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
  • 2pm-4pm
  • Student Life Centre (next to Harrison Library), Ambika Paul Building

Join a mindful, creative workshop to design and paint a photo frame for an image that inspires calm — it’s all a frame of mind! 

Just  drop in - no booking required. 

Find mental health and wellbeing support at wlv.ac.uk/mhw

For enquiries, email: MHWenquiries@wlv.ac.uk

Chaplaincy

Qur’an Circles with our Muslim Chaplain 

An opportunity to connect, learn and grow spiritually with Qur’an and prayers, or just pop in for a chat and enjoy a hot drink.  

Qur’an Circles are taking place in the Chaplaincy Building (MP) at City Campus on Mondays between 12pm-1pm.

The Faith Centre, WH221 Performance Hub, Walsall Campus on Thursdays, 12pm-1pm.  

All are most welcome to attend.

For enquiries, email: Chaplaincy@wlv.ac.uk 

wlv.ac.uk/chaplaincy

Student-led Sport and Exercise Therapy clinics

 

Three specialist clinics will run every Monday and Wednesday until the Christmas break:

  • Massage Clinic – Ideal for relaxation and recovery.  Book here
  • Injury Clinic – Focused on assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Book here
  • Exercise and Rehabilitation Clinic – Designed to aid recovery and improve physical function. Book here

 Each appointment costs just £5, making this a fantastic way to experience high-quality care at a fraction of the usual price.

 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our students and benefit from expert-led therapy services. Spaces are limited, so book early.

Walsall Campus 

Student-led Podiatry clinic

Our new student-led Podiatry Clinic is now open for bookings!

Experience quality foot care at our student-led podiatry clinic, guided by clinical educators, where future podiatrists treat a range of lower limb conditions. 

Clinics run on Tuesday and Friday from 9am–4pm, offering foot health assessments and treatments delivered by our supervised podiatry students. 

Appointments are currently available for a short period at no initial charge. 

Sister Dora (WP) Building, Walsall Campus 

The clinic is open to staff, students, and members of the public. We look forward to welcoming you, bookings are now being taken!

Appointments can be made by phone only.

Call on Mondays 9am-4pm: 07814 304009

Find out more

 

 

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