MSL Membership System Events

Student Assembly: Turning student issues into action (28/10/2026, 15:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:52:13 +0100

Sign up to join us at the Student Assembly now! Simply complete this form to register.

Make sure to book your place and bring some friends along. Remember: there's power in our union!

Got an idea? A frustration? A question for your Officers?

The Student Assembly is where students come together to discuss the issues that matter most and influence what happens next.

This isn't a consultation or a presentation. It's an opportunity to shape priorities and help drive change on campus.

Does the cost of travel to work or study really wind you up? What do you think about the quality of the social and study spaces on campus? Are you finding securing a decent part-time or graduate job really frustrating?

At this Assembly we'll be discussing:

Improving campus spaces
Student work and employment opportunities
Transport and commuting
Officer accountability and priorities

Every student is welcome, whether you want to speak up, ask questions, or simply learn more about what's happening.

Your experience matters. Come and be part of the conversation.

Student Assembly Agenda

Welcome & Intro
Student Officer Accountability Q&A
Transport Campaign
Work that Works Campaign
Better Spaces on Campus Campaign

Getting to the event

If you are planning to travel from City Campus to Headingley Campus for the event, there is a free student and staff shuttle bus running at 14:15 from Portland Way. You can view all shuttle bus times on the university website. There are also First buses running regularly from the City Centre, including the 22 which goes directly to and from Headingley Campus.

Halloween Movie Night (29/10/2026, 17:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:55:13 +0100

Global Buddies Walk – Photo Walk (Halloween Theme) (29/10/2026, 14:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:43:13 +0100

Global Village Date - Leeds Light Night (28/10/2026, 18:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:40:11 +0100

Join us as we explore Leeds Light Night, one of the city's most spectacular cultural events. Discover stunning light installations, creative performances, and vibrant artwork across Leeds city centre while meeting fellow students and experiencing the city after dark.

Global Village Sports - Futsal (26/10/2026, 17:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:36:20 +0100

Global Buddies Walk - Roundhay Park (25/10/2026, 11:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:31:39 +0100

Global Village Café - Halloween/Autumn Theme (21/10/2026, 12:30)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:29:15 +0100

Global Village Sports - Basketball (19/10/2026, 17:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:14:30 +0100

Join us for a fun and friendly game of basketball! Whether you're a seasoned player or trying it for the first time, everyone is welcome. Meet new people, stay active, and enjoy some friendly competition in a relaxed and inclusive environment.

Global Village - Games Night (20/10/2026, 16:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:20:17 +0100

Unipol's House Hunting Webinar (27/10/2026, 14:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:59:28 +0100

Join one of our short Househunting webinars and learn everything you need to know about finding your next home. We'll cover:

• Where should I live?

• What types of accommodation are available?

• How do I find a good landlord or letting agent?

• How can I tell whether a landlord will be reliable?

• What should I look out for when viewing a property?

• What about bills and other household costs?

• How much is it all likely to cost?

• How do I find housemates?

• What are my rights as a tenant?

• What changes have been introduced by the Renters' Rights reforms, and how could they affect students and private renters? Whether you're planning to live in a student house, private rented accommodation, or purpose-built student accommodation, this webinar will help you make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls when house hunting.

Unipol's House Hunting Webinar (26/10/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:58:19 +0100

Join one of our short Househunting webinars and learn everything you need to know about finding your next home. We'll cover:

• Where should I live?

• What types of accommodation are available?

• How do I find a good landlord or letting agent?

• How can I tell whether a landlord will be reliable?

• What should I look out for when viewing a property?

• What about bills and other household costs?

• How much is it all likely to cost?

• How do I find housemates?

• What are my rights as a tenant?

Student Transport Campaign Listening Meeting (Headingley Campus) (23/10/2026, 14:00)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:07:20 +0100

Join us at this meeting to share your stories and experiences about your commute to campus, and help us to make changes to the buses network!

Transport affects everything: getting to lectures on time, reaching placements, balancing part‐time work, managing caring responsibilities, and staying connected to uni life.

We need you to support the Transport Campaign by telling us how this relates to your life!

Sign up now by purchasing a free ticket, and come along to have your say and be part of the change you wish to see.

With the Weaver Network launching in 2027, bringing buses under public control (and joining up buses, trains, walking, wheeling and cycling), we have a huge opportunity to shape what this new system looks like.

To read more about our campaign, check out our page on the SU website.

We hope to see you there!

Student Transport Campaign Listening Meeting (City Campus) (22/10/2026, 15:00)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:02:26 +0100

Join us at this meeting to share your stories and experiences about your commute to campus, and help us to make changes to the buses network!

Transport affects everything: getting to lectures on time, reaching placements, balancing part‐time work, managing caring responsibilities, and staying connected to uni life.

We need you to support the Transport Campaign by telling us how this relates to your life!

Sign up now by purchasing a free ticket, and come along to have your say and be part of the change you wish to see.

To read more about our campaign, check out our page on the SU website.

We hope to see you there!

Stronger together! Community Organising Training - October (21/10/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:43:28 +0100

Please register via the following form if you intend to join us: https://wkf.ms/3En1CkE

Want to create change on the issues that matter to you?

Community organising is about building power through relationships, bringing people together around shared concerns, and taking collective action to make things better.

In this interactive training, you'll learn the foundations of community organising: how to build meaningful relationships, identify common interests, develop leaders, and organise effective campaigns. Whether you're passionate about improving student life, tackling issues in your community, or creating wider social change, this session will give you practical tools to get started.

This training is particularly relevant for students interested in running campaigns on issues they care about, as well as anyone looking to get involved with LBSU's organising work on Work that Works, Better Spaces on Campus, and Transport.

No previous experience is needed - just bring your curiosity, your ideas, and a willingness to work with others to create change.

Not sure if this training is right for you? Contact us at communityorganising@leedsbeckett.ac.uk to have a chat with a member of the team who will be happy to help!

Locating Charles Wotten, in and beyond the archives (29/10/2026, 18:00)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:04:46 +0100

This Black History Month, explore the lives of Bermudian merchant seamen and uncover how archives, oral histories and creative practice are helping to recover the hidden story of Charles Wotten.

In the 1970s, Black Liverpudlians recovered the memory of Bermudian merchant mariner Charles Wotten’s murder during the 1919 Liverpool 'Racist Riots'. Details about his death, and the attacks that occurred in port towns across the nation that year, have been studied by a range of historians since. Almost a decade ago, Kristy Warren was encouraged by one of those historians, Dr Gemma Romain, to investigate Wotten’s life.

This talk explores the collaborative research undertaken concerning the lived experiences of Wotten and other Bermudian merchant seamen, such as Rev John William DeShield. It considers the potential and limits of official records with reference to family archives, oral history and art making.

Kristy Warren researches the history, vestiges and legacies of British colonialism in Bermuda, the wider Caribbean and the United Kingdom. She is especially interested in the role Caribbean individuals and groups play in bringing about change. Kristy explores these themes through collaborative research, writing, and art. She is Senior Lecturer in Black History at the University of Lincoln. Kristy also works with cultural institutions seeking to create content that better reflects the histories, experiences and desires of Caribbean people.

Stronger together! Community Organising Training - November (26/11/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:48:51 +0100

Want to create change on the issues that matter to you?

Community organising is about building power through relationships, bringing people together around shared concerns, and taking collective action to make things better.

No previous experience is needed - just bring your curiosity, your ideas, and a willingness to work with others to create change.

Not sure if this training is right for you? Contact us at communityorganising@leedsbeckett.ac.uk to have a chat with a member of the team who will be happy to help!

Please register via the following form if you intend to join us: https://wkf.ms/3En1CkE

Student Leader Training (28/10/2026, 12:00)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:23:09 +0100

Work Experience Wednesday: Part-time jobs - Search and Apply (07/10/2026, 11:00)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:58:46 +0100

Why attend?

We know finding a part-time job can be a priority for university students. That's why this session is designed to help students search for and apply to current vacancies.

If you're looking for a part-time job that will fit around your studies, this Part-time jobs - Search and Apply workshop is a chance to find out about current vacancies sourced by the Beckett Careers team, learn where to find other part-time jobs and work on your CV or applications. If you're not sure where to start, or have already been applying and not been successful, this session will help you develop your applications and keep momentum for your job search.

Who's it for?

Current vacancies advertised.

Where to search for part-time jobs.

How to tailor your CV to a role

How to demonstrate you skills in applications (Using the STAR technique) and apply with a strong CV, covering letter and application form.

There is opportunity for you to work on your own CV and applications and have this checked after the session.

In this session we will:

Current vacancies advertised.

Where to search for part-time jobs.

How to tailor your CV to a role

How to demonstrate you skills in applications (Using the STAR technique) and apply with a strong CV, covering letter and application form.

There is opportunity for you to work on your own CV and applications and have this checked after the session.

How the session will run:

This session will be delivered in the Careers Centre, (in the Leslie Silver Building opposite the Library at City Campus).
There will be chance to ask questions during and after the session.

Who will be hosting the session?

This session will be hosted by Katie from Beckett Careers.

How to book:

Use the booking button to reserve your place. Please note that your booking will not appear on your timetable, so you’ll need to make a note of time and date of this session. You will be sent an email reminder the day before the workshop.

We appreciate that life can get busy, and sometimes you will need to cancel and rebook a session. Please ensure that you cancel any session you cannot attend, so we have space for other students.

Access & Inclusion Statement.

Beckett Careers is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all our sessions. Please get in touch at careers@leedsbeckett.ac.uk to discuss any adjustments you require to fully access and engage with this session. If you are unsure of what adjustments would support your engagement with this event, please contact us and we can discuss more details of the event delivery and activities and how we can support you in taking part.

Other information

Email: careers@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Work Experience Wednesday: Continuous Professional Development - What You Can Do While You Study (24/02/2027, 11:00)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:52:27 +0100

Why attend?

This session helps you understand how much you’re already developing and how to use that to your advantage. You’ll leave with clearer direction, practical ideas you can act on straight away, and a better sense of how to build skills employers value. It’s a supportive space to explore options, ask questions, and feel more confident about your next steps.

Learn to turn your CPD experiences into strong examples for interviews and applications.
Explore how to build commercial awareness through CPD
Understand how to show employers you’re developing in ways that matter to them.

Who's it for?

This session is for students who want to make the most of their time at university and feel more confident about their professional skills. Great if you’re exploring career ideas, developing workplace strengths, or want to feel more prepared for future opportunities.

In this session we will:

Explore what CPD looks like while you’re still studying. From course projects and part‑time work to volunteering, societies, mentoring, and online learning.

Learn how to spot development opportunities and recognise the skills you’re already building
Plan simple next steps that fit around your studies.

How the session will run:

This session will be delivered in the Careers Centre, (in the Leslie Silver Building opposite the Library at City Campus).

There will be chance to ask questions during and after the session.

Who will be hosting the session?

This session will be hosted by Lou from Beckett Careers.

How to book:

We appreciate that life can get busy, and sometimes you will need to cancel and rebook a session. Please ensure that you cancel any session you cannot attend, so we have space for other students.

Access & Inclusion Statement.

Other information

Email: careers@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Work Experience Wednesday: Continuous Professional Development - for Your Future Career (24/03/2027, 11:00)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:55:33 +0100

Why attend?

As you move from university into employment, expectations and requirements change. This session helps you build a strong foundation for your future career by understanding what employers look for, how to show you’re developing professionally, and how to position yourself for progression.

You’ll explore ways to stay competitive, build confidence, and take ownership of your long‑term development.
Learn to turn your CPD experiences into strong examples for interviews and applications.
Explore how to build commercial awareness through CPD
Understand how to show employers you’re developing in ways that matter to them.

Who's it for?

Students who are coming towards the end of their university journey and are starting to think about their future career direction. Ideal if you want to understand how professional development works beyond university, or if you’re thinking about progression, sector expectations, and building long‑term career confidence.

In this session we will:

Explore what CPD looks like as you move towards the workplace, including professional standards, sector expectations, and membership organisations.
Find out about the different ways you can undertake CPD from workplace learning and mentoring to online courses, stretch projects, and professional networks.
Learn how to spot development opportunities and recognise the skills you’re already building.
Plan simple next steps that fit around your responsibilities.

How the session will run:

This session will be delivered in the Careers Centre, (in the Leslie Silver Building opposite the Library at City Campus).

There will be chance to ask questions during and after the session.

Who will be hosting the session?

This session will be hosted by Lou from Beckett Careers.

How to book:

We appreciate that life can get busy, and sometimes you will need to cancel and rebook a session. Please ensure that you cancel any session you cannot attend, so we have space for other students.

Access & Inclusion Statement.

Other information

Email: careers@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Work Experience Wednesday: How to Develop Your Work Experience (28/10/2026, 11:00)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:45:51 +0100

Why attend?

Building your work experience and skills is an important part of exploring your career ideas and developing your employability.

This one hour workshop will help you to identify your current skills and any gaps you might want to focus on, as well as the variety of ways you can gain work experience while studying, to help you stand out and feel confident when making applications for part-time work, placements or graduate roles.

Who's it for?

Any students who want to understand how work experience is valued and explore their options for developing transferable skills.

In this session we will:

Look at the value of building work experience
Explore your existing skills and work experience, ideas and interests
Identify current opportunities to help with your next steps.
How to demonstrate your skills and experience to employers.

How the session will run:

This session will be delivered in the Careers Centre, (in the Leslie Silver Building opposite the Library at City Campus).

There will be chance to ask questions during and after the session.

Who will be hosting the session?

This session will be hosted by Katie from Beckett Careers.

How to book:

We appreciate that life can get busy, and sometimes you will need to cancel and rebook a session. Please ensure that you cancel any session you cannot attend, so we have space for other students.

Access & Inclusion Statement.

Other information

Email: careers@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Work Experience Wednesday: Introduction to Internships (11/11/2026, 11:00)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:48:47 +0100

Why attend?

Doing an internship can help you improve your confidence, develop new skills and gain professional work experience.

If you're already interested in developing your skills and experience by doing an internship, this Introduction to Internships workshop is a chance to explore ideas and find opportunities. If you don't know what's available, want to find something relevant to your degree or need to develop some specific skills, then join this session to learn more about the opening and deadlines for internship applications, jobs sites to use and practical next steps.

Who's it for?

Any students who want to find out more about a internship opportunities available, where to search and how to reach out to organisations for opportunities to gain experience. Great if you’re exploring career ideas, developing skills, or want to broaden your networks.

In this session we will:

Look at the value of developing experience through an internship.
Explore your ideas and interests in internships.
Search for and identify current opportunities.
Application opening and deadlines
Cover speculative applications for gaining volunteering experience.

How the session will run:

This session will be delivered in the Careers Centre, (in the Leslie Silver Building opposite the Library at City Campus).

There will be chance to ask questions during and after the session.

Who will be hosting the session?

This session will be hosted by Katie from Beckett Careers.

How to book:

We appreciate that life can get busy, and sometimes you will need to cancel and rebook a session. Please ensure that you cancel any session you cannot attend, so we have space for other students.

Access & Inclusion Statement.

Other information

Email: careers@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Work Experience Wednesday: Introduction to Volunteering (21/10/2026, 11:00)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:40:38 +0100

Why attend?

Volunteering can help you improve your confidence, develop new skills, build your network and allow you to be part of something bigger.

If you're already interested in volunteering or unsure if it's for you, this Introduction to Volunteering workshop is a chance to explore ideas and find opportunities. If you don't know what volunteer opportunities are out there, want to find something relevant to your degree or need to develop some specific skills, then join this session to learn more about the value of volunteering and practical next steps.

Who's it for?

Any students who want to find out more about a range of volunteering opportunities available, where to search and how to reach out to organisations for opportunities to gain experience. Great if you’re exploring career ideas, developing skills, or want to broaden your networks.

In this session we will:

Look at the value of volunteering.

Explore your ideas and interests for volunteering.
Search for and identify current volunteering opportunities.
Cover speculative applications for gaining volunteering experience.

How the session will run:

This session will be delivered in the Careers Centre, (in the Leslie Silver Building opposite the Library at City Campus).

There will be chance to ask questions during and after the session.

Who will be hosting the session?

This session will be hosted by Katie from Beckett Careers.

How to book:

We appreciate that life can get busy, and sometimes you will need to cancel and rebook a session. Please ensure that you cancel any session you cannot attend, so we have space for other students.

Access & Inclusion Statement.

Other information

Email: careers@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Stronger together! Community Organising Training - February (04/02/2027, 10:00)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:49:54 +0100

Want to create change on the issues that matter to you?

Community organising is about building power through relationships, bringing people together around shared concerns, and taking collective action to make things better.

This training is particularly relevant for students interested in running campaigns on issues they care about, as well as anyone looking to get involved with LBSU's organising work on Work & Employability, Community, Belonging & Inclusive Spaces, and Transport.

No previous experience is needed - just bring your curiosity, your ideas, and a willingness to work with others to create change.

Not sure if this training is right for you? Contact us at communityorganising@leedsbeckett.ac.uk to have a chat with a member of the team who will be happy to help!

Please register via the following form if you intend to join us: https://wkf.ms/3En1CkE

Stronger together! Community Organising Training - March (10/03/2027, 13:00)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:53:24 +0100

Want to create change on the issues that matter to you?

Community organising is about building power through relationships, bringing people together around shared concerns, and taking collective action to make things better.

This training is particularly relevant for students interested in running campaigns on issues they care about, as well as anyone looking to get involved with LBSU's organising work on Work & Employability, Community, Belonging & Inclusive Spaces, and Transport.

No previous experience is needed - just bring your curiosity, your ideas, and a willingness to work with others to create change.

Not sure if this training is right for you? Contact us at communityorganising@leedsbeckett.ac.uk to have a chat with a member of the team who will be happy to help!

Please register via the following form if you intend to join us: https://wkf.ms/3En1CkE

Eagles of Death Metal (21/11/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:58:15 Z