Pay The Placement Activation Week

Monday 11 May 2026

noon - 2pm

Southend campus

Pay The Placement Activation Week

Join us for Pay the Placement Activation Week in Southend as we raise awareness of the financial pressures facing nursing students on unpaid placements. We’ll be out across campus all week collecting signatures for our petition, sharing information about the campaign, and giving out freebies. Come along to learn more, show your support, and help us campaign for fairer funding for student nurses.

Come and add your voice, learn more about the campaign, and stand in solidarity with our nursing students.

Find us here:

Monday: SU Lounge | 12pm–2pm
Tuesday: Gateway Reception | 12pm–2pm
Wednesday: The Forum Lobby | 10am–1pm
Friday: Gateway Reception | 12pm–2pm

Placements are work. Work should be paid.

For more information on the campaign visit our website: Pay The Placement

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