Free CPD training for university students

As a university student, you're exploring new freedoms and opportunities - including in your digital life. While gaming and online activities can be a great way to socialise and unwind, they can sometimes bring unexpected challenges.

Our training helps you make informed choices while looking out for yourself and others.

Book your free CPD training today
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Navigate digital life with confidence

Through engaging, evidence-based training, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of how gaming and gambling can affect student life, confidence in recognising warning signs, and practical strategies for staying safe while having fun.

We explore the real challenges students face, ensuring you have the tools to make informed choices.

Students

  • I didn't realise how prominent gambling was until seeing the statistics; the figures puts the scale of the issue into perspective.

    Workshop attendee, Second year student

  • Exceptionally informative session! I really appreciated the use of polls, which made it engaging and interactive. It gave me a much clearer understanding of the relationship between gaming and gambling—something I hadn’t fully grasped before.

    Workshop attendee, Third year student

    What you'll learn

    • How students encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives
    • The role of advertising, social media, and evolving gaming mechanics
    • Gaming, gambling, and their impact on mental health and wellbeing
    • The blurred lines between gaming and gambling
    • Understanding in-game purchases, microtransactions and virtual currencies
    • Spotting the changes in behaviour that may signal harm 
    • Where to find help when you need it
    Students sat in lecture theatre

    Delivery options

    Choose what works for your schedule:

    Online workshop

    75 minutes delivered via Microsoft Teams

    In-person session

    1.5 hour session at a venue of your choosing

    Group sessions

    Group sessions for societies and clubs

    Ready to get involved?

    Join thousands of students across the UK who are learning to navigate their digital lives more safely. Book your free CPD training today.

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    The impact of this programme so far

    86

    SU reps and students trained

    50

    Roadshow events in the 24/25 academic year

    70 %

    Students feel better prepared after engaging with us

    63

    Student Unions engaged with