Hastings Student Notices
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you enjoyed the lovely sunny October day yesterday! 🍂
Please have a read of this week’s Student Blog below for the latest updates, news and opportunities.
📢 Most importantly, don’t forget about Student Voice Training this week:
Tomorrow (Tuesday) – Ore Valley, OV143, 12:30–1:30pm
Wednesday – Station Plaza, LRC 1-4, 12:30–1:30pm
Please spread the word and encourage other students to come along!
Also in this week’s blog, you can find out more about our Immersive Room bringing the Bayeux Tapestry to life, key UCAS dates, East Sussex Libraries, and Black History Month 🖤
Have a great week and enjoy reading! 😊
Paige (She/They)
Student Rep Training
This week we will be holding our Student Rep Training Session!
If you have been nominated as a Student Rep for your course, you will need to attend the training session below:
Tuesday 6th October, 12:30–1:30pm — Ore Valley, OV143
Wednesday 7th October, 12:30–1:30pm — Station Plaza, LRC 1-4
Pizza and soft drinks will be provided on a first-come first-served basis to Student Reps.
1066: Be There 🏰
Ever wanted to walk alongside Harold, William and the Norman fleet?
Our Immersive Room brings the Bayeux Tapestry to life around you, turning nearly 70 metres of embroidered storytelling into an experience you can explore.
See the Norman invasion unfold around you, from ships and battles to the famous comet and one very unlucky king.
Free lunchtime drop-ins | 12:15–1:00pm
No booking needed. Grab your lunch, bring your friends and step into the story.
Station Plaza, Room SP3079
Wed 7, Thu 8, Tue 13, Wed 14, Thu 15, Tue 20, Thu 22 October
Ore Valley, Room OV253A
Thu 8, Tue 13, Thu 15, Tue 20, Thu 22 October
Key UCAS Dates
UCAS applications specifically for Oxford & Cambridge Universities, Most Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary courses:
15th October 2026 (6:00pm UK time) - Equal consideration deadline for the above courses.
UCAS applications for majority of university courses:
1st December 2026 - College internal deadline for majority of UCAS applications
13th January 2027 (6:00pm UK time) – Equal consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses.
Black History Month 🖤
October is Black History Month, and this year’s theme is ‘Honouring Our Communities’.
But why does Black History Month still matter?
Because history helps us understand how we got here. Black history is part of British history — from the people who have lived and worked in Britain for hundreds of years, to the Windrush generation and the communities shaping our towns and cities today.
It’s also about more than the famous names you might already know. This year is a chance to recognise the teachers, artists, athletes, carers, community leaders, activists and everyday people whose stories have helped shape the world around us.
Black History Month gives us a chance to learn about stories that may have been overlooked, celebrate achievements and understand different experiences.
And while October gives us a reason to focus on these stories, Black history is something we can learn about all year round. It’s part of our shared history.
See it in Hastings
Want to explore more? This October, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is hosting Tapestry of Black Britons, a special exhibition exploring the stories and contributions of Black and diasporic communities throughout British history.
It’s on from 10 October to 8 November, and students can visit for free.
Why not pop in and have a look? It’s a great chance to see local history from a different perspective and discover stories that you might not have come across before.
East Sussex Libraries
The East Sussex Libraries offer the following - all free:
Quiet study spaces
Access to driving theory test practice
Computers
A digital library with thousands of eBooks, eMagazines and audiobooks that can be accessed anywhere on a personal device
They are a great resources to help in addition to our on-campus library!