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What's on this month

02/11/2026
A group of students socialising in the Students' Union

Check out the schedule of upcoming events across the University for the month ahead.

Here you'll find a selection of social and community events taking place this month across the university and through University partners.

Don't miss this month's highlights - Belong at Wolves social mixer event on Wednesday 4 November and the Annual Recruitment Fair on Thursday 5 November.  

Scroll down for a selection of regular workshops and drop-ins offered by our University support teams, including study and wellbeing support. 

 

University events and activities

Event 

When

Where

Description 

Booking and more info

Sport and Exercise Therapy Clinics 2 November - 17 December 2026, Mondays and Thursdays, 4pm - 7pm  Health and Performance Centre in the William Penny Brookes building, Walsall Campus 

The student-led clinics provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and sports massage services for staff, students and members of the public. All treatments are delivered by Sport and Exercise Therapy students under the supervision of experienced sports therapy staff.

Appointments cost just £5 and last for one hour, including a full consultation, physical assessment and personalised treatment or rehabilitation plan tailored to individual needs.

Book through the WLV Sport App - and select 'Sport Performance'

Apple Store

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 Alternatively, call 01902 518900 or visit the sports centre reception at the Walsall Campus.

WLV Mind and Mission workshop: Managing Disagreement Well  Wednesday 4 November, 11am - 12pm Online on Teams 

WLV Mind & Mission is the University of Wolverhampton's programme of psycho-educational workshops and learning sessions designed to help students develop the practical psychological skills that support wellbeing, confidence, resilience and success.

This session is

Managing Disagreement Well: Build confidence to listen, challenge and disagree constructively. WLV Freedom of Speech

Find more WLV Mind & Mission workshops 

Join the session on Teams here

Belong at Wolves Wednesday 4 November, 4pm - 7pm Springfield Campus Looking to meet new people and feel more connected at WLV? Join Belong at Wolves for an evening of free Halloween-themed fun, where you can make new friends, get involved in games and activities, and enjoy complimentary refreshments in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Book your free ticket here
Postgraduate virtual open evening  Wednesday 4 November, 3.30pm - 8pm online Explore our range of postgraduate taught and research qualifications - including conversion options if your looking for a change of direction. Talk with staff and students and find out about benefits including fast track application process.  Explore PG options
Annual Recruitment Fair: Igniting Student Success! Thursday 5 November, 11am - 3pm  University of Wolverhampton at the Halls  Meet employers and recruiters, discover potential career paths, find part-time and graduate jobs and work experience placements. Register your place on the Careers Coaching and Success Platform
Diwali on campus  Monday 9 November, 5pm-7pm Multifaith Chaplaincy (MP), Molnuex Street, WV1 1AD 

Come together for a joyful evening, learn about the festival and celebrate the values of friendship, inclusion and community. The event will feature a traditional Diwali Pooja, festive decorations, vegetarian Indian cuisine and traditional sweets, creating a welcoming space to connect with others and experience the traditions of the Festival of Lights.

If you are interested in volunteering to help support the celebration, please contact chaplaincy@wlv.ac.uk for further information.

Join the Chaplaincy Canvas page for more updates and events. 
Dashain and Tihar Celebration 2026 Monday 9 November, 8pm - 11pm Luna Lounge, City Campus Students' Union

Join the Nepali Society for a memorable Dashain and Tihar joint celebration, bringing the Nepali community together to celebrate our culture and traditions. The evening will feature delicious food, music, dancing and cultural performances, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere for everyone to enjoy!

Tickets £10 

Book your ticket
Succeed at Wolves Induction 

Wednesday 11 November, 10am

Walsall Campus

Missed September inductions? Don't worry, you can catch-up at Succeed at Wolves. 

Get to know your university and feel ready for the semester ahead. Meet our friendly teams, discover support and opportunities and ask the questions that matter to you.  It’s a great chance to ask questions, meet other students and find out anything you might have missed.

Book onto the induction

Thursday 12 November, 10am 

City Campus

Alumni Awards 2026

Thursday 12 November, 5pm-10pm

Chancellor’s Hall, City Campus

Ready for a night of celebration, inspiration and glamour? Join us for the 5th Annual University of Wolverhampton Alumni Awards and experience the excitement from our brand-new VIP Balcony Experience!

Enjoy welcome drinks, a buffet dinner and an exclusive bird’s-eye view of the ceremony as we celebrate our outstanding alumni, whose achievements span professions and continents. Some are travelling from across the world to join us for this truly special evening!

Dress code: Smart business, black tie, evening dress or cultural attire

Spaces are strictly limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so book now to secure your place! As tickets are free, please only book if you can attend.

Book your free VIP ticket
Comic Con

Saturday 14 November, 9.30am - 4pm

Walsall Campus Sports Centre
Off Broadway, Walsall, WS1 3TA

Get ready for a fantastic day of comics, gaming and entertainment as WLV Sport hosts Comic Con on Saturday 14 November.

The event will feature a host of characters, workshops and gaming zones, with plenty to see and do throughout the day.

Even better, University students can receive 20% off their tickets with an exclusive WLV Sport discount. Enter code: COMMUNITY20

Purchase tickets
Sapling Planting

Tuesday 17 November, 10am

Walsall Campus

University of Wolverhampton students and visitors are planting saplings from the Woodland Trust.

Wear sturdy boots, gloves and warm, waterproof clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty! High-vis jackets will be available on the day. 

Volunteers will be divided into groups of 5. Each group will be provided with a spade and tools to help with planting. There will be support on site. See a short video from the Woodland Trust

Photographs will be taken on the day so bring your best smiles! Please inform organisers if you do not want your photograph to be taken.

Email Wild@wlv.ac.uk to take part

Thursday 19 November, 10am

Springfield Campus 

Transgender Awareness Week

Thursday 19 November, 1pm-2pm 

MC226, Millenium City Building, City Campus

In Conversation with Natalie Houston

We are delighted to welcome Natalie Houston, CEO of Wolverhampton LGBT+, who will share insights from their lived experiences and their work supporting LGBTQ+ communities.

This will be an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on the importance of inclusion, understanding and allyship.

 

Friday 20 November, 10 am–11am

St Peter's Square, Wolverhampton City Centre 

Transgender Day of Remembrance – Flag Raising Ceremony

The University will be represented at Wolverhampton City Council's Transgender Day of Remembrance flag-raising event. This provides an opportunity to come together in remembrance of transgender people whose lives have been lost through anti-transgender violence, and to reaffirm our commitment to visibility, dignity and equality.

Everyone is welcome. 

For further information about either event, please contact H.Keane@wlv.ac.uk.

Find out more about Wolverhampton LGBT+: https://wolverhamptonlgbt.org/

Global Entrepreneurship Week


This November, we're excited to be celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2026, a worldwide campaign dedicated to inspiring and supporting entrepreneurship through learning, networking, innovation, and opportunity.

Throughout the week, the Enterprise Team will be hosting a series of free events designed to help students, graduates, and aspiring entrepreneurs develop ideas, build connections, and grow their entrepreneurial skills.

 
Monday 16 November 

Breakfast Bites and Bright Ideas Networking Session

  •  9am – 12pm
  • In person at The Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton WV10 9RU

 Business Fundamentals Workshop

  • 1pm – 3pm
  • Online via Teams

Sign up to join Global Entrepreneurship Week activities

 Sign up by Tuesday 10 November. 

Email enterprise@wlv.ac.uk for more information/questions.

Tuesday 17 November

Entrepreneurial Skills & Attitudes Workshop and Business Structures Workshop

  • 1pm – 3pm (1 hour per workshop)
  •  In person at The Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton WV10 9RU
Thursday 19 November

Wolverhampton Employability Spotlight

Connecting students, employers and the city. 

  • 9.30am - 2.30pm
  • Luna Lounge, City Campus Students' Union

Friday 20 November

Business Model Canvas and Pitching & Presenting Workshop

  • 10am – 12pm (1 hour per workshop)
  •  In person at The Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton WV10 9RU

Orange Wolves: Standing Together to End Violence Against Women and Girls

Wednesday 25 November – Thursday 10 December Wolverhampton Campus and city centre 

University of Wolverhampton Supports UN Women 16 Days of Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls. 

Wednesday 25 November, 10.30am: Raising the Flag

  • Outside the Civic Centre and stalls at the Mander Centre

Tuesday 1 December, 12 midday - 2pm: Orange the World event

  • Harrison Library, Ground Floor

The event will cover:

  • Stalking
  • Self-Defence
  • Safezone
  • Raising Awareness of 16 Days
  • Report and Support

Lowering the Flag and City Walk of Activism

  • Thursday 10 December, 10.30am

All welcome, free events, no sign-up needed – just show up!

Find out more
WLV Mind and Mission workshop: Managing Disagreement Well  Thursday 26 November, 1pm - 2pm Online on Teams 

WLV Mind & Mission is the University of Wolverhampton's programme of psycho-educational workshops and learning sessions designed to help students develop the practical psychological skills that support wellbeing, confidence, resilience and success.

This session is

Managing Disagreement Well: Build confidence to listen, challenge and disagree constructively. WLV Freedom of Speech

Find more WLV Mind & Mission workshops

Join the session on Teams here

WLV Mind and Mission workshop: Procrastination Wednesday 2 December, 11am - 12pm Online on Teams 

WLV Mind & Mission is the University of Wolverhampton's programme of psycho-educational workshops and learning sessions designed to help students develop the practical psychological skills that support wellbeing, confidence, resilience and success.

This session is

Procrastination: we will look at the cycle of procrastination and how to disrupt it. (Don’t put off joining us!)

Find more WLV Mind & Mission workshops

Join the session on Teams here

Festive Fun Fair Wednesday 2 December, 2pm - 6pm City Centre courtyard

Join us for a Christmas celebration filled with creativity, community and cheer, exclusively for University of Wolverhampton students and staff. 

  • Market stalls with homemade gifts and crafts
  • Crafting workshops open to all staff and students to run
  • Christmas tree light switch-on by the VC
  • Art exhibition open to anyone who wants to show off their artwork
  • Choir singing carols 
  • Festive treats from the catering team 

Sign up to run a stall or exhibit your artwork:

Market stall applications

Art show applications

What's on at the Students' Union 

The SU offers a regular programme of fun activities and events, including quiz nights, yoga class, karaoke and open mic nights, bottomless brunches and other great food and drink offers, as well as society-led activities, trips away, and helpful and informative workshops and advice sessions.

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

Arena Theatre

The Arena Theatre is a small-scale theatre with a great informal atmosphere for all visitors. With an intimate auditorium and welcoming atmosphere, we present one of the West Midlands' most diverse programmes, bringing together acclaimed touring productions, emerging artists, community performances and exciting new work throughout the year.

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. 

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 

Find out more

Academic study skills 

 

 

Skills for Learning drop-in sessions and workshops 

Skills for Learning is a team of librarians who can support you with a range of different academic skills, including searching for literature, academic writing and referencing.

Drop in

If you’d like to see someone in person about your academic skills, the first place to go is our drop-in service. 

  • City (Harrison Library): Monday - Friday, 11am – 4pm
  • Walsall Library: Monday - Thursday, 11am - 2pm

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

Online workshops

Online workshops offer an introduction to a range of study topics including Using AI in your Studies, Finding Academic Information, Starting a Literature Review, Introduction to Critical Thinking, Reading and Note-making and more. 

Find out more at: wlv.ac.uk/skills

Academic English Language Skills

If English is not your first language (whether you’re a Home or International student at the University of Wolverhampton), the Academic English team are here to help. 

As language specialists, we can advise on points of grammar, word choice, style, source use and (in the case of oral assessments) pronunciation that will help you improve your academic performance.

 The Semester 1 workshops run from week 4 (week beginning 12 October) to week 10 (week beginning 23 November) and are delivered via Teams.  Each workshop is repeated 3 times within the week, so students only need to join one session a week. 

Join the Academic English Language Skills Canvas course to access our online resources, find out about our workshops, and sign up for an online 1-to-1 English tutorial. 

Enrol on the Academic English Language Skills course on Canvas

 

Maths support 

The maths support service offers support and guidance to help you with any level of mathematics, statistics or numeracy to help you with your studies. 

Regular drop-in one-to-one support sessions and online workshops are available through the Library. 

Get maths support

Digital Services

Drop in to face to face IT and digital support in the Harrison Library every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9am-4pm 

You can also get IT support by:

  • calling 01902 32 2000, available 24/7
  • Raising a request or searching the Knowledge Base for quick answers in the Self-Service Portal
Find IT essentials
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

See the full schedule

 


Join workshops here

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

 

Frame of Mind craft activity

  • Every first Monday 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

Embrace - sexual health drop-in clinic

Do you need an STI test? Would you like advice about Sexual Health?

A nurse from Embrace Wolverhampton Sexual Health Service will be at:

  • The Health Hub, Ambika Paul Building (MD)
  • Every fourth Wednesday of the month, 1pm-3pm. 

You can pop in and see us, or if you would like an appointment, call 01902 444 444 and say you would like to be seen at the University.  

Self-referral form

Find out more about Embrace

Support to study 

Monthly drop-in session for new and expectant mums 

The drop-in will be a safe space to come and make connections with other students who have either recently had a baby or are pregnant. We are happy to welcome ‘babes in arms’, so please feel free to bring along your newborn. We will have a steady supply of hot drinks and biscuits, so come for a chat with other new student mums.

We can talk to you about reasonable adjustments that the university can put in place whilst you are pregnant and for up to a year after the birth of your baby. Our Student Wellbeing Champions will also be joining us and we will have information about the different options available to support your study. Students on a Leave of Absence due to maternity are also very welcome to attend.

If you email Supporttostudy@wlv.ac.uk with ‘Expectant and New Mum’ in the title, we will add you to the mailing list and keep you updated with the drop-in dates.

Book to attend the Expectant and New Mum support session here

Pastoral and Spiritual

 

Chaplaincy 

The Multi-faith Chaplaincy runs a variety of welcoming events, including Global Lunches, celebrations marking key religious and cultural dates, and informal social mixers. These activities offer a relaxed way to meet new people, build a sense of belonging, and explore the rich diversity of cultures and beliefs that make up our university community.

 For enquiries, email: Chaplaincy@wlv.ac.uk | wlv.ac.uk/chaplaincy

Enrol on Canvas for event announcements

 

 

 


Health, sports and fitness

WLV Sport

Our aim at WLV Sport is to enable our students, staff, and community to engage in sport and physical activity. We provide programmes across active lifestyles, social sport, and elite performance to ensure everyone has the opportunity to be active on campus. Our multi-sports hall at Walsall Campus allows several sports, including badminton, 5-a-side football, futsal, netball, basketball, pickleball, volleyball and more.

Find out more at: WLV Gym student membership

 

Student-led Podiatry Clinic

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 Monday -  Friday from 9am – 5pm, 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. 

Find out more about the Podiatry Clinic

Book an appointment at the Podiatry Clinic

 

For more information please contact the Corporate Communications Team.