MSL Membership System Events

Student Summit: Discuss and Decide Drop-in 3 (27/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:06:05 +0100

Ahead of voting on the Conference resolutions, join one of our Student Summit: Discuss and Decide Drop-ins. These sessions are part of the official Conference debate period and are an opportunity to discuss the resolutions, hear different perspectives and explore the issues before casting your vote (voting opens from 30 October – 13 November). You don’t need to make your mind up in these sessions – they’re simply an opportunity to understand the resolutions before voting opens.

You can view the resolutions in full here, and you can see what the Student Summit involves on our website. Voting on the resolutions is the only way to gain access to the Student Summit on Saturday, 21 November, where we'll announce the voting results and bring students together for an engaging day of speakers, sessions and opportunities to connect with fellow students.

The Discuss and Decide Drop-ins will take place on:

Monday, 19 October: 12pm–12.45pm
Thursday, 22 October: 2pm–2.45pm
Tuesday, 27 October: 6pm–6.45pm

Sessions cover the same topics, so simply choose the date and time that works best for you. If you can’t make these sessions, you can discuss the resolutions at any time on our dedicated resolutions discussion page, opening on Thursday, 15 October.

This drop-in will be hosted by REACH representative: Daveen Jones and Vice President Equity Diversity & Inclusion: Aimee Prior.

You also don't need to "debate" to take part. Please contribute in whatever way feels most comfortable for you. You can keep your camera off, share your thoughts in the chat, speak during the discussion, or simply listen.

Event joining link coming soon! Save the date in your diary for now.

Our online events are intended to be welcoming and friendly spaces. Please read our Code of Conduct before joining and keep it in mind when taking part.

Student Summit: Discuss and Decide Drop-in 2 (22/10/2026, 14:00)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:04:45 +0100

The Discuss and Decide Drop-ins will take place on:

Monday, 19 October: 12pm–12.45pm
Thursday, 22 October: 2pm–2.45pm
Tuesday, 27 October: 6pm–6.45pm

This session will be hosted by Deputy President: Kirsten Munro and Faculty Representative, Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS): Charon Gates.

Event joining link coming soon! Save the date in your diary for now.

Our online events are intended to be welcoming and friendly spaces. Please read our Code of Conduct before joining and keep it in mind when taking part.

Student Summit: Discuss and Decide Drop-in 1 (19/10/2026, 12:00)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:01:16 +0100

The Discuss and Decide Drop-ins will take place on:

Monday, 19 October: 12pm–12.45pm
Thursday, 22 October: 2pm–2.45pm
Tuesday, 27 October: 6pm–6.45pm

This session will be hosted by President: Scarlet James and Faculty Representative, Business & Law: Loz Harris.

Event joining link coming soon! Save the date in your diary for now.

Our online events are intended to be welcoming and friendly spaces. Please read our Code of Conduct before joining and keep it in mind when taking part.

Pain, Perception, and Possibility Using Psychological Strategies to Transform the Pain Experience (02/12/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:54:44 +0100

Speaker: Dr Sue Peacock

We’re delighted to continue our OUPS Webinar Series with an engaging session exploring the psychology of pain and how psychological approaches can help transform the way people experience it. This talk is ideal for anyone interested in health psychology, neuroscience, mental wellbeing, or the complex relationship between mind and body.

Pain is never just a physical sensation; it is a deeply personal experience shaped by emotion, attention, memory, and the meanings people attach to their symptoms. Contemporary psychological and neuroscientific research consistently shows that these factors do not simply colour the pain experience - they actively influence its intensity, persistence, and impact on daily life.

In this talk, Dr Sue Peacock will bring the science of pain to life by exploring how the brain interprets threat, how expectations and past experiences shape perception, and how unhelpful beliefs can quietly amplify distress. By focusing on the whole person rather than the symptom alone, we begin to understand why pain varies so widely between individuals.

Sue will also discuss practical psychological strategies that can help ease suffering and restore a sense of agency. Approaches such as cognitive reframing, focused attention techniques, hypnosis, and behaviour change interventions will be explored, alongside clinical examples demonstrating how small shifts in thinking and emotion can lead to meaningful improvements in pain.

Rather than viewing pain solely as a physical problem to be endured, psychology offers ways of understanding and influencing the experience itself. By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of how evidence-informed psychological interventions can help people move from feeling overwhelmed by their pain to feeling more in control of it.
2nd Dec 19.00 - 20.20

Microsoft Webinar Series: Pain, Perception, and Possibility | OUPS

Low-Intensity CBT Support for Menopausal Women Adapting Interventions for Better Outcomes (04/11/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:49:08 +0100

Speaker: Lauren Dolby

We’re excited to continue our OUPS Webinar Series with a session focused on the unique challenges faced by women during the menopause transition and how low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be tailored to meet their needs. Mental health impacts of menopause are often overlooked, with symptoms such as anxiety, panic, and low self-esteem treated in isolation rather than as interconnected experiences.

Our speaker, Lauren Dolby, as a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with a particular interest in the intersection of menopause, anxiety, and self-esteem. In her clinical work, Lauren frequently supports peri- and menopausal women presenting with these concerns. Drawing on existing research , this talk will explore how CBT techniques and psychoeducation can be adapted to improve outcomes for this population.

The session will offer practical insights into current approaches, explore case studies, and discuss how tailored interventions can empower women to manage symptoms and build resilience. There will also be time for questions and discussion.

4th Nov Microsoft Teams 19.00 - 20.20

Webinar Series: Low-Intensity CBT Support for Menopausal Women | OUPS

Wales Club Wellness Workshop (14/10/2026, 18:00)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:53:16 +0100

Opening

- Welcome & introductions

- Overview of what's coming

- Create safe space for discussion

Stress Management Tools

- What stress is and how it shows up for students

- Practical stress management techniques

- Real-world examples students can relate to

Coping Strategies

- Different coping strategies (healthy & unhealthy)

- Which strategies work in different situations

- Students share their own experiences

Guided Imagery

- Walk through a guided imagery/relaxation exercise

- Participants experience it live

Interactive Q&A & Discussion

- Open floor for questions

- Students can ask about worries/anxieties about starting university

- Discuss how these tools apply to their specific challenges

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Rainbow Reading (26/08/2027, 19:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:33:46 +0100

Come join OU Pride for our monthly Rainbow Reading session, where we will explore the four LGBTQ+ books for the month. Come along to chat about what you have read, hear what others think, gave your suggestions for the following month, or simply listen in.