National Student Money Week 2026

This year’s theme is ‘Future ready: Money skills for success', running from 2nd to 6th March 2026.

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Overview

National Student Money Week, organised by the National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA), takes place annually and is dedicated to providing information and resources to help students manage their money effectively.

The University of Sheffield and the Students’ Union are delivering a week of events for National Student Money Week 2026. These events are open to all fully registered students at the University.

You can find out what’s on using the schedule below.

Events

All week

Student Advice Centre - Shopping Basket Challenge

Win free groceries!

This National Student Money Week, visit the Student Advice Centre to guess the difference in the cost of the shopping in two different baskets - one from a big supermarket and one from an express supermarket. How much could you save by taking a little time to travel rather than going for convenience?

The closest guess could win one of the baskets, with the other being donated to the SU Community Fridge. 

National Student Money Week Survey

Complete our survey to be in for the chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher!

Complete our short survey about part time work

Tuesday 3rd March

Webinar: Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding, 1-3pm

Are you thinking about postgraduate study and unsure how to fund it?

As part of National Student Money Week, Dr Luke Blaxill from the Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding will deliver an online session for undergraduates exploring their options.

This workshop introduces a wide range of funding opportunities beyond the usual loans and scholarships, with a particular focus on lesser-known alternative sources such as charities, trusts, and foundations. Luke will outline how these grants work, how to find them, and what makes a strong application.

If you want a clear, comprehensive overview of how to finance a postgraduate degree - especially through grants - this session is for you!

Sign up link for Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding webinar

Wednesday 4th March

National Student Money Week stand @ SU plaza, 11am-2pm

Come along to our National Student Money Week stand in the Students’ Union Plaza. Take part in fun money-related activities, share your top money saving tips, and complete our quick survey for a chance to win prizes.

A member of the Careers and Employability Service will also be on hand, so you can ask questions about part-time work and explore graduate careers support.

Webinar: Met Police - Protecting Against Fraud, Cyber & Crypto Crime, 11am-12pm

Join officers from the Metropolitan Police Service for a webinar session aimed to give you an edge in identifying all manner of frauds, tackling emerging cyber threats, and navigating the world of crypto. Find out why University Students are a targeted demographic for serious and organised criminal groups and what vulnerabilities are being exploited by these groups in our ever evolving technological age.

In this webinar session we will be covering:

  • The Power of Social Media
  • Social Engineering
  • Employment & Accommodation Fraud
  • Financial Motivated Sexual Extortion​, Exploitation & Blackmail
  • Online Shopping Fraud & Ticket Fraud
  • Phone Theft and the Harvesting of Personal Information
  • Emerging Technologies - AI & Crypto Crime

Sign up link for Met Police - Protecting Against Fraud, Cyber & Crypto Crime webinar

Thursday 5th March

Webinar: NatWest Financial Foundations: Building Blocks, 12:15-12:45pm

Are you ready to get to grips with the money basics?

Join our online lunchtime learn with NatWest for an introduction to banking and understanding your money.

Learn more about:

  • Understanding payslips and tax
  • Budgeting methods
  • Borrowing and credit scores

If you're starting out on your money journey, this session is for you!

Sign up link for NatWest Financial Foundations: Building Blocks webinar

Friday 6th March

Webinar: NatWest Financial Foundations: Changes and Choices, 12:15-12:45pm

Thinking about where your money journey could take you next?

Join our second online lunchtime learn with NatWest. Gain a better understanding of your relationship with money, how to deal with the unexpected, save for big events and deal with debt. 

Learn more about:

  • Saving accounts and strategies
  • Pensions
  • Rainy day funds
  • Paying off debt

Feel free to attend both or either Natwest sessions.

Sign up link for NatWest Financial Foundations: Changes and Choices webinar

Cost of living and money resources

For more information and guidance on how to manage your money at University visit our Cost of living and money resources webpage. Helpful pages include: