Study Break

Assignments, deadlines, and everything in between – it’s a lot. So let’s press pause for a moment and take a breather.

Study Break returns (and so do the alpacas!)

Study Break is here to help you recharge, refocus and reset. We've teamed up with the University to bring you a series of events designed to support your wellbeing and bring a little joy to your study routine.

From hands-on crafting workshops to moments of calm and connection (yes, that includes cuddles with real alpacas), Study Break offers something for everyone.

Free breakfast

Start your day right with free breakfast – we’re talking hot drinks, porridge pots and delicious Danish pastries depending on the campus you're studying at. Swing by between 8am and 11am, from Tuesday 22nd April to Friday 2nd May at:

Preston - Harrington and Foster Refectories
Burnley - Victoria Mill
Westlakes - John Fyfe Building

Get your ticket for Study Break Fest

We’re ending things on a high with Study Break Fest on Friday 2nd May from 4pm-8pm – your ultimate end-of-year celebration. Expect things like a live DJ, pizza, food vendors, giant games and all the good vibes you deserve after a tough term.

Book your free ticket to Preston Study Break Fest (Limited tickets)

Not studying at Preston?

We've also got a Westlakes Carnival and Burnley Study Break Fest planned, so get involved!

Full list of events

No matter whether you're studying at Preston, Burnley or Westlakes – we've got something just for you.

Cocktail Masterclass: 24th April 7pm - 8:30pm; Lampworks; Join us for an unforgettable evening of cocktail crafting!; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events | Lampworks Events

Nomadic Books Van: 25th April 10am - 4pm; St Peter's Square (Behind the Students' Union building); Nomadic Books is a new independent mobile bookshop and the only operating bookshop van in the UK! Come down and check out their books, cards, artwork, jewellery and more!; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Alpacalypse: 25th April 11am - 2pm; Union Square, Preston Campus; The alpacas are back on campus for students to feed, pet and take pictures with. Come and meet our alpaca friends.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Burnley Tea and Talk: 25th April 11am - 2pm; Victoria Mill Social Space, Burnley; Come and enjoy some nice refreshments and opportunity to talk to staff and other students.; Study_Break_Burnley | Union Events

Circus Skills Workshop: 25th April 2pm - 3pm; Student Support Lounge, Lower Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Come along and learn key clown and circus skills, such as balloon modelling, juggling, and plate spinning.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Self Care Fair: 28th April 10am - 4pm; SU, UCLAN; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Burnley Mindfulness Monday: 28th April 11am - 2pm; Burnley Campus, Victoria Mill; Boccia, crafts, paint by numbers, and snacks to help you relax and take a break from your studies.; Study_Break_Burnley | Union Events

The Great Study Escape: 28th April noon - 3pm; Student Achievement Services area, Upper Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Take a study break and enjoy our relaxing activities.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Caffeination Station: 28th April 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!; Study_Break_Preston

Sip and Paint Evening: 28th April 7pm - 9pm; Lampworks; Unleash your inner artist at our Sip & Paint Evening – with a twist!; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events | Lampworks Events

FREE 5 min de-stress massage: 29th April 11am - 3pm; Students' Union Cafe; Feeling the exam pressure? Pop into the SU Cafe and de-stress with a FREE 5 min head, shoulder or hand massage, courtesy of Mandala Preston!; Union | Ground Floor | Study_Break_Preston | Day Events | Lifts

Mindfulness Memory Jars: 29th April 11am - 1pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston Campus; A recent study found that looking back in time and remembering old memories can help improve feelings of self-worth, help contribute to a brighter outlook for the future, and increase your sense of wellbeing.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Adders, Ladders & Advice: 29th April noon - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston; The SU Advice Service will be on hand to chat in the SU café about key issues.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Crafternoon Clay Modelling: 29th April noon - 2pm; Student Centre Drop-In, Upper Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Take a break from your studies and unleash your creativity at Crafternoon!; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Caffeination Station: 29th April 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Burnley Study Break Fest: 29th April 1:30pm - 4pm; Burnley Campus, Victoria Mill; Study Break Fest is back!; Study_Break_Burnley | Union Events

Cook and Eat: 29th April 2pm - 3pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston Campus; Take a break from your exam prep and join fellow students for a delightful cooking session where we'll learn to make a delicious, budget-friendly dish together.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Giant Games: 30th April 10am - 4pm; Student Support Lounge, Lower Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Giant chess, Connect 4, noughts and crosses for all to enjoy.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Burnley Crafternoon: 30th April 11am - 2pm; Burnley Campus, Victoria Mill Social Space; Mindful colouring, knitting for beginners, crochet for beginners, Origami, table tennis, pool, Lego, Jenga and more.; Study_Break_Burnley | Union Events

Inner Child Day: 30th April 11am - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston Campus; Get in touch with your younger self. Sensory activities, floor time, crafts and nostalgic childhood snacks.; Study_Break_Preston

Meet the Water Rescue Dogs (Study Bark): 30th April 11am - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe, Preston Campus; Meet, play with and pet our visiting group of Newfoundland dogs who are trained in water rescue.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Caffeination Station: 30th April 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Inner Child Disco at Lampworks: 30th April 5pm - 9pm; Lampworks; Unleash your joy, dust off your glitter, and dance like nobody’s watching — because your inner child deserves a night out.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Hip-Hop Ping Pong: 30th April 7pm - 9pm; UCLan SU Cafe (Atrium); Obviously, it is Table Table with a Rap Playlist.....of course!; Turn Up & Play | Social Sport | Give It A Go - Sports | Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Vintage Folk Thrift Sale: 1st May 9am - 4pm; Students' Union Cafe; Vintage Folk Thrift sale returns to UCLan Students' Union, with amazing vintage at bargain prices!; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Alpacalypse: 1st May 11am - 2pm; Union Square, Preston Campus; The alpacas are back on campus for students to feed, pet and take pictures with. Come and meet our alpaca friends.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Burnley Crafternoon: 1st May 11am - 2pm; Burnley Campus, Victoria Mill Social Space; Mindful colouring, knitting for beginners, crochet for beginners, Origami, table tennis, pool, Lego, Jenga and more.; Study_Break_Burnley | Union Events

Herb Planting: 1st May 11am - 1pm; Union Square, Preston Campus; Come along and Plant Some Herbs with our Environment and Ethics Rep Josh. This is an opportunity to plant windowsill herbs that can be loved and nurtured in your own home. Once they've grown - use them in your cooking!; Study_Break_Preston

The Great Study Escape: 1st May noon - 3pm; Student Achievement Services Area, UG Floor, Student Centre; Take a study break and enjoy our relaxing activities!; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Caffeination Station: 1st May 1pm - 4pm; Library Entrance, Preston Campus; Start your afternoon with a boost!; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Move and Relax: 1st May 1pm - 1:45pm; Multi-Faith Room, Oasis Centre, Preston Campus; Take a break from your studies to ‘turn the volume down’, with gentle movement and relaxation in a lovely space. Seated and optional standing. No experience necessary.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Burnley Crafternoon: 2nd May 11am - 2pm; Burnley Campus, Victoria Mill Social Space; Mindful colouring, knitting for beginners, crochet for beginners, Origami, table tennis, pool, Lego, Jenga and more.; Study_Break_Burnley | Union Events

Circus Skills Workshop: 2nd May 2pm - 3pm; Student Support Lounge, Lower Ground Floor, Preston Campus Student Centre; Come along and learn key clown and circus skills, such as balloon modelling, juggling, and plate spinning.; Study_Break_Preston | Union Events

Study Break Fest: 2nd May 4pm - 8pm; University Square, Preston Campus Student Centre; Join the Students' Union and the university on Friday 2nd May to celebrate the end of the exam and assessment season with Study Break Fest!; Study_Break_Preston

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Study Break

Study Break returns (and so do the alpacas!)

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Get your ticket for Study Break Fest

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