Social events

Marsden House Events

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Marsden House Events
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Res Life events are designed to help you feel connected, supported, and part of the community throughout the year. From social events and wellbeing activities to helpful advice and informal drop-ins, there's plenty of opportunities to get involved, meet others, and make the most of living in halls.

Pizza

Pizza and Pop

Reception, Marsden House

Free pizza, soft drinks and a warm welcome to halls. Meet neighbours and start making connections.

  • Sunday 13 September 2026, 17:00-19:00
Two girls chatting and having coffee in canteen

Tea Time

Reception, Marsden House

Pop in for a brew, a biscuit and a chat with the Res Life team!

  • Tuesday 15 and 22 September, 14:00-17:00
  • Monday 19 October, 14:00-17:00
Someone using a dustpan and brush to clean the floor

Giveaway!

Study Space, Marsden House

Think you're the cleanest person in your flat? Put your knowledge to the test and win useful cleaning supplies.

  • Thursday 17 and 24 September, 13:00-15:00
Student cooking with frying pan

Cooking drunk?

Reception, Marsden House

Take on the beer goggle challenge and learn how to stay safe in the kitchen.

  • Wednesday 30 September, 16:00-18:00
Chalk drawn yellow and white smiley face

World Mental Health Day

Reception, Marsden House

Pick up some study-friendly wellbeing freebies and discover simple ways to look after your mental health this semester.

  • Friday 9 October, 16:00-18:00
Money jar

Thrifty with finances: deal or no deal

Reception, Marsden House

Deal or scam? Test your instincts, uncover the red flags, and see if you can tell a genuine deal from a costly scam.

  • Wednesday 4 November, 14:00-16:00
Road markings showing the direction

Road safety week

Reception, Marsden House

Test your driving skills with our "beer goggles" and see just how much alcohol can affect coordination and judgement.

  • Wednesday 18 November, 16:00-18:00
Frothy coffee in a white cup, next to a croissant

Breakfast meet up

Social Space, Arena Village

Free pastries, juice and the answers to the questions you haven't thought of yet. Come and meet the Res Life team over breakfast!

  • Monday 14 and 21 September, 10:00-12:00
  • Tuesday 13 October, 10:00-12:00
Painting mugs

Crafty session

Study Space, Marsden House

Uni can be a lot. Take an hour for yourself with this weeks craft activity, we'll provide hot drinks and a calm space to recharge!

  • Friday 18 and 25 September, 15:00-17:00
The Residence Life team

Flat Visits

Marsden House

We're coming to you! Say hello to the Res Life team, ask questions and find out what's happening in halls.

  • Wednesday 16 and 23 September, all day
Shopping trolley

Guess the groceries

Reception, Arena Village

Are you the Aldi aficionado of the flat? The Tesco tastemaker? Guess the cost of our trolley to win prizes! 

  • Wednesday 7 October, 14:00-16:00
Smaller pumpkin in front of a larger pumpkin

Halls'o'ween scavenger hunt

Marsden House

Hidden pumpkins. Prizes. A little bit of competition. Explore your halls and see what you can find!

  • Monday 26 October, all day
Fireworks

Bonfire night

Reception, Marsden House

Join us for candy apples and conversation as we mark Bonfire Night with important fire safety advice. Learn simple ways to reduce risks in halls and pick up practical tips to help keep yourself and your flatmates safe.

  • Thursday 5 November, 16:00-18:00
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