Thursday 08-01-2026 - 15:28

We hope 2026 is an amazing one for you!
 

A Happy New Year to you from us, your Students’ Union team. We’re starting 2026 strong with lots for you to get involved with.

But before that, will you help us grow our student community on Instagram in 2026 by following us?

Follow Us On Instagram
 

Advice Hits The Road

Our advice team is going on a road trip across Wales with stops in Cardiff, Carmarthen, and Swansea. Team members will be there to chat about our free advice service and answer any questions you have. You can find them between 11:00 and 14:30 in these locations:

1. Carmarthen: Tuesday 20th January in the Cwad Cafe
2. Swansea: Wednesday 21st January in the IQ Building, SA1 Campus
3. Cardiff: Thursday 22nd January in Haywood House Reception

 

Brush up your skills with Skills Week in Cardiff

On average, there were 140 applicants per graduate job in 2024 (from the Institute of Student Employers). We’re going to help you stand out from the crowd by offering free training as part of Skills Week.

21 sessions happening online and on campus between 5th and 10th January.
View Skills Week Line-up and join us.

 

When life gives you lemons... make lemonade

Join Gwyneira, your Birmingham and London President, at her leomande stand and talk about student life - sharing your honest experiences.

The stall will be open in Birmingham on 14th and 15th of January between 10:00 - 12:45 and 15:00 - 17:00. Then it heads to London on 12th and 13th of February and is open 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:30.

 

Join the fun with TONS of FREE Bar Events

Live Music Nights, Disney Dress Up, Crafting Sessions, Pool Tournaments, Quiz Nights - there’s tons for you to get involved with in our Carmarthen student bar and club - check out the line-up on our website - and these are the ones we’re looking forward to:

1. Friday 16 January: Live Music with Vain Stamen 🎸
2. Friday 30 January: Disney Dress Up Night 👑

 

Become a Student President

We cannot believe we’re saying this already, but we’ll be asking students to become our Presidents and Officers for 2026/27 very soon.

We’ll be opening nominations in February, but you won’t be starting until the summer. More details will be shared soon - check your inbox for our Student Elections email. 

 

Last Few Tickets: Robin Hood Pantomime at Birmingham Hippodrome

We only have a few tickets left for our trip to the Robin Hood Pantomime at the Birmingham Hippodrome on Wednesday, 21 January at 19:00.

Book your ticket with us, and you’ll get a mega discount (£12 per ticket instead of £20)
Buy your ticket via our website.