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Events in October

Forthcoming Events

Thu 1st October

Desi Social: Henna + Hangout: noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson

Give It A Go Weekly Session: 5:30pm - 7pm; Ken Edwards 526; Learn puzzles and unwind in a safe environment inclusive to all!

LANMA Meet-And-Greet: 6pm - 9pm; SBB 0.03; Come along and meet the LANMA Committee and each other! We'll have a quiz, games, icebreakers, free pizza (with a ticket from our SU page) and a debate night! We'll be heading to Firebug after too!

Meet and Greet: 6pm - 9pm; SBB 2.03; Come meet & chat with our committee & other society members in a night of games, food & drink!

Dancesport GIAG: 6:30pm - 8pm; Gees; Our second dancesport GIAG session! No ticket required, come along and try and ballroom and latin

LGBTQ+ Society Karaoke: 7pm - 11:59pm; Rainbow & Dove, 185 Charles Street; Karaoke with LGBTQ+ Society at Rainbow & Dove.

Fencing Give It A Go: 8pm - 10pm; Danielle Brown Studio

Fri 2nd October

African-Caribbean Freshers Social: noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson

WT Give it a go: 5pm - 7:30pm; Union Studio; WT give it a go

Chess GIAG - Advanced Workshop: 6pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess, Room 1.03

Meet and Greet: 6pm - 9pm

Amnesty International UK - UOL - Social: 7:30pm - 11pm; Two Tailed Lion Pub - 22 Millstone Ln, Leicester LE1 5JN; Hey everyone! 🤍 Amnesty Leicester is hosting a Social Gathering and we’d love to see you there! 🥂✨

CLS WELCOME MIXER: 9pm - 1am; The Locker Room

Sat 3rd October

9:15am Snowsports Give it a Go Session - Beginners Only: 9:15am - 1pm; Swadlincote Snowsports Centre; Snowsports beginners and intermediate give it a go session.

1pm Give it a Go Session: 1pm - 4:45pm; Swadlincote Snowsports Centre; Give it a Go Skiing Lesson

"Biscuits and Books" welcome event: 3pm - 5pm; David Wilson Library (room TBC); Our first meeting this year! Come along to escape the world of Medicine for a bit and chat about your favourite books.

UOL BARBELL Give it a Go session: 3:30pm - 6:30pm; Serious Strength Gym. 14 King Edward Rd, Loughborough LE11 1RZ; Sign up for the taster using this link below. If you are signing up, please attend, as the society is covering the fees for your attendance. Come give it a go!

Observatory Night: 7pm - 10pm; Olive Banks, The Village, LE2 2LH; Come along to our second observatory night of the academic year! We will start in Olive Banks, opposite the John Foster reception, in the Village, before heading to our beloved large telescope!

Sun 4th October

Oxford Trip: 8am - 9pm; Oxford

Archery Give It A Go: 2pm - 7pm; Charles Wilson Sports Hall; Drop in at any time during the session and shoot a few arrows and speak to our committee and coaches. No experience or booking neccesary!

Mon 5th October

Middle Eastern/North African Social: Tea + Tazhib: noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson

Freshers Welcome and Meet the Committee: 6pm - 9pm; Council Chambers; Come meet the committee, get to know the society, and meet fellow students! A relaxed chance to make new friends and find out what we have planned for the year ahead.

Meet and Greet: 6pm - 8pm; Meet and Greet welcome event. Everyone welcome and free pizza!

Women in STEM - Pub Quiz: 7:30pm - 10:30pm; 21 Millstone Lane, LE1 5JN.; Quiz Night, Done Right.

Tue 6th October

Welcome Mixer: 6pm - 10pm; 2.03 Sir Bob Burgess; An introduction social to the Pan-African Law Society. Food, games and fun is guaranteed!

Bead Embroidery: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Percy gee 2.20; Join us for a bead embroidery session!

Wed 7th October

International Student Cafe: noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson

Do You Hear Me Too?: 2pm - 4pm; Sir Bob Burgess Building, Room 1.03

Showdown Tournament!: 3pm - 6pm; Attenborough Building Room 001; Face-off against your fellow members on Pokemon Showdown!

BJJ GIAG Session 3: 6pm - 7:30pm; Percy Gee Room 0.13; Our Give it a go sessions are open to anybody who has an interest in the sport and wants to see if our society is the right fit for them!

Meet and Greet: 6pm - 9pm; Percy gee 2.20

LUSCR Give it a Go- session 2!: 7pm - 8:30pm; St Mary de Castro, Castle View, Leicester, LE2 7BY; Ever heard of bell ringing? Have you always heard of church bells and wondered what goes on? Well, here's your chance to come along and find out, we'll 'show you the ropes'! Everybody is welcome

BJJ GIAG Session 4: 7:30pm - 9pm; Our Give it a go sessions are open to anybody who has an interest in the sport and wants to see if our society is the right fit for them!

Fri 9th October

European Social: Hygge+ Hangout: noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson

Paintball: 2pm - 5pm; Burroughs Road Ratby, Leicester, LE6 0XZ; A fun day out packed with adventure!

Meet your Campus Ambassadors: 5pm - 7pm; Council Chambers; Meet your Campus Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year. Find out more about upcoming opportunities on campus and how you can propel your career with LULS

Kendo Give-it-a-go Session: 6pm - 7pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre Studio 2; Here you can have the opportunity to try Kendo, through getting to use a Shinai, learn basic principles and (most importantly) get to perform basic drills (on people with armour, of course).

BLACK GIRL COLLECTIVE MEET & GREET X GAMES NIGHT: 6:30pm - 8pm; Percy Gee Building - Room 0.10 (Gees); Whether you’re new to Leicester and looking to find your people, or returning for another year of fun and new experiences, join us for a night of games, laughter and good vibes while getting to know the amazing girls in our community.

Sat 10th October

Annual Surgical Careers Roadshow 2026: 9am - 4:30pm; Sir Bob Burgess Building (Leicester University Campus); SCRUBS is excited to announce the Annual Surgical Careers Roadshow 2026!

Year 3 Skills Day 2026: 10am - 3pm; Sir Bob Burgess; Our 2nd year holding the Year 3 Skills day. We will be covering OSCE-relevant topics including: Fluid Prescribing, Prescribing medication & How to perform an A-E! We are also offering a practice session for IV cannulation. Morning or Afternoon slots.

Table Tennis GIAG: 10th October noon - 11th October 2pm; Percy Gee 3rd Floor Multi-Use Room; Table Tennis Give It A Go! Saturday 10th October 12:00-14:00 Sunday 11th October 14:00-16:00

Table Tennis Give it a Go!: 10th October noon - 11th October 2pm; Percy Gee 3rd Floor Multi-Use Room; Table Tennis Give It A Go! Saturday 10th October 12:00-14:00 Sunday 11th October 14:00-16:00

Sun 11th October

Table Tennis GIAG: 10th October noon - 11th October 2pm; Percy Gee 3rd Floor Multi-Use Room; Table Tennis Give It A Go! Saturday 10th October 12:00-14:00 Sunday 11th October 14:00-16:00

Table Tennis Give it a Go!: 10th October noon - 11th October 2pm; Percy Gee 3rd Floor Multi-Use Room; Table Tennis Give It A Go! Saturday 10th October 12:00-14:00 Sunday 11th October 14:00-16:00

Mon 12th October

Americas Social: Red, White and Brew: noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson

Distance Learners & The Students' Union: 1pm - 2pm; Online

Crafting Hours: 6pm - 7pm; Online

LEICESTERSHIRE LEAGUE - Melton OG Mixed 3: 7pm - 10pm; Charles Wilson Sports Hall

Tue 13th October

MMF Olympics: 7am - 9am; Sports Hall; Sports day with multiple races

Academic Representation, Advice, and You: 1pm - 2pm; Online

Virtual Roundtable: 4pm - 6pm; Online

Air Dry Clay part 1: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Join us for air dry clay modelling!

HadesTown - Private Screening: 7pm - 10pm; Showcase Cinema de Lux, 7 Highcross Ln, Leicester LE1 4SD; Join us for a special cinema trip to watch Hadestown in a private screening room! 🎭🎬 Open to members and non-members, so bring a friend! Places are limited, so book early to secure your spot.

HadesTown - Private Screening (Combo): 7pm - 10pm; Showcase Cinema de Lux, 7 Highcross Ln, Leicester LE1 4SD; Join us for a special cinema trip to watch Hadestown in a private screening room! 🎭🎬 Open to members and non-members, so bring a friend! Places are limited, so book early to secure your spot.

Wed 14th October

Get to Know Your Officer Team: Part-Time: 1pm - 2pm; Online

Tote Bag Decorating Workshop: 3pm - 5pm; The Hub, Brookfield Campus

LUSCR Give it a go- session 3!: 7pm - 8:30pm; St Mary de Castro, Castle View, Leicester, LE2 7BY; Ever heard of bell ringing? Always heard church bells and wondered what was going on? Well now's your chance to find out, we'll 'show you the ropes'! Everyone is welcome to our give it a go sessions!

Virtual Film Screening: The Grand Budapest Hotel: 7pm - 9pm; Online

Thu 15th October

Get to Know Your Officer Team: Executives: 1pm - 2pm; Online

Virtual Escape Room: 6pm - 8pm; Online

Fri 16th October

Annual Networking Event: 5pm - 9pm; Council Chambers; Join us for our annual networking event, bringing students and industry professionals together for an evening of networking, conversations and career opportunities. Refreshments will be provided!

PG Pub Crawl: 7pm - 10pm; Meeting at The Old Horse; Join us for a trip to some of our local pubs on London road for meeting other PGs and letting off some steam. Drinking is completely optional and non alcoholic options will be available at all bars.

Sat 17th October

Charity Hike: 7am - 6pm

Pre Hospital Healthcare conference: 9am - 6pm; Sir Bob Burgess rooms and Lecture theatres; Large scale conference for those interested in prehospital medicine- opportunity to learn more about prehospital procedures and engage with clinicians in the field through talks and workshops. Also an opportunity to present a poster from research.

Halloween Party: 17th October 10am - 18th October 4am

EMUOTC LEICESTER BINGO NIGHT: 7pm - 9pm; Mecca Bingo Leicester; EMUOTC Leicester's first bingo night in years. Will you get a full house?

Mon 19th October

LEICESTERSHIRE LEAGUE - Loughborough Students Mens 4: 7pm - 10pm; Charles Wilson Sports Hall

Tue 20th October

ACS x Craft Society Sip & Paint (non-alc): 6:30am - 8:30pm

Postgraduate Picture Day: noon - 2pm; Union Studio, Percy Gee Building

Wed 21st October

Murder Mysteries: 6pm - 9pm; Council Chambers; A unique social where you’ll step into a world of secrets, suspects and suspicious characters! Work together, uncover clues and solve the mystery before the killer gets away.

Thu 22nd October

Trip to Inner Temple: 11:30am - 12:30pm; Inner Temple; Beyond the Lecture Hall: Walk the Halls of the Bar

Fri 23rd October

Halloween House Party: 10pm - 11:59pm; TBC; Get ready for the Big Halloween Social with UOLEPC, UOLBC, ULLAX & UOL Darts! 🎃👻 Join us on 23rd Oct (10 PM–late, last entry 11 PM) for DJ Pearly on the decks. BYOB, costume mandatory! Strictly society members only—grab tickets on the SU website.

Sat 24th October

MMF Charity HIKE Males: 6am - 6:30pm; Mam TOR

MMF Charity Hike (FEMALES): 6am - 6:30pm; Mam TOR

Twycross Zoo Trip - Wildlife Society: 11am - 4:30pm; Twycross zoo; Come to Twycross zoo for our biggest event yet!

Mon 26th October

LEICESTERSHIRE LEAGUE - Central Leicester Mixed 1: 7pm - 10pm; Charles Wilson Sports Hall

Thu 29th October

Black PGR Showcase: 11am - 3pm; Global Lounge

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