Easter
Your Month at Cranfield!
The past few months have been busy here at Cranfield. It’s been great to see you all back again after the winter break and getting back into the swing of things as spring broke through.
While you were all working hard, we’ve been bringing the fun for you. Our Clubs and Societies have been active, getting stuck into this semester.
It’s nearly time for your Easter break, or maybe it has already started for some of you. We are enjoying spring, but we must take a moment to look back on snowy Cranfield. It wasn’t quite a White Christmas, but close enough.
A Look Back
We’ve had a full-on few months after the return from the holidays, so let’s see what’s been going on.
January Highlights
Let’s look back at some of the events we had at the beginning of the year.
2026 Starts Now!
It was 2025 Wrapped Night to celebrate the end of exam week. You welcomed in 2026 with style.
Y2K Returns!
No sooner has 2026 started than we were back in the year 2000. You loved our Flashback Friday last time, so we brought it back with a Flashback Party: 2000s Hits. Boogies and bangers saw out the night.
Feeling Blue No More!
We held a collaboration event for Blue or Brew Monday. The SWADs team, Samaritans, and PATS dog Jessop joined us in the CSA. There was mindful colouring, free tea and coffee, and good conversation — not bad for a Monday.
Hang It in the Louvre!
Your President for Engagement and Representation, Simran, hosted a Sip & Paint event. Focused on creativity, wellbeing, and mindfulness, there were some wonderful pictures. You really channelled your inner artists.
February Highlights
It may be the shortest month, but February wasn’t short of things to do.
You Can’t Trust Anybody ...
You got dastardly and deceitful in our games of CSA Traitors. Smashing the challenges, winning the gold and rooting out the Traitors was hard work, but you found some of them.
Claudia would be proud. Unfortunately for the Faithful, on two nights the Traitors ruled, getting away with murder and deception. The game is over — but are you sure you know who you can trust?
The Magic of Friendship!
We had a night of friendship bracelet making. You showed the love and your creativity. We couldn’t spread the love of Valentine’s Day without thinking of our besties.
Feel the International Love!
In February we had our International Week and Cultural Fest. It was great to see so many countries and cuisines represented and to share parts of your culture.
Thank you to everybody who contributed.
Geek Out!
Did you catch ’em all? We enjoyed games, Pokémon walks and drone sessions in Geek Fest.
Did you unleash your inner geek?
March Highlights
These are some of the events we’ve had over the past month.
Festival of Colours
So many of you celebrated Holi on the football field this year. You brought some colour to campus.
French Takeover!
It was the French Party. You really brought the vibes; you didn’t want the party to end.
Did You Feel the Magic?
We went to the Harry Potter Studio Tour in Watford. There were wands, dragons, Gringotts Bank and even Diagon Alley.
Magic was all around; did you feel it?
We Hear You!
We had Listening Week. It was so great to hear from so many of you. Thank you all for your feedback.
St Patrick’s Day!
St Patrick’s Day was a lively one. Around 140 pints of Guinness were sold, and everyone was well into the spirit of things.
Presidents’ Updates
Our Presidents have been busy too. Here’s what they’ve been up to:
Zahra
What I have done:
- Collecting feedback from MSc and PhD students
- Communicating student feedback to the correct committees
- Following up on feedback
- Attending university committee meetings
- Organising student engagement events
Committees and meetings attended:
- Council Meeting
- Education Committee
- Research Committee
- Research Ethics and Integrity Committee
- Student Experience Committee
- Safeguarding and Prevent Committee
- Senate Meeting
- Library Service Meeting
Delivered an introduction to CSA in various faculties and courses.
Fahad
Hey Cranfield! What a fantastic, action-packed start to the year we’ve had! As your President for Student Life, I've spent the last three months working hard to bring your feedback to reality—starting with securing a brand-new PS5 and plenty of games for the CSA gaming room.
We immediately put that competitive spirit to the test with our inaugural monthly CSA E-Sports tournament in early March. Huge shoutout to the 15 players who battled it out, and congratulations to our champion who walked away with the trophy and £30.
Beyond gaming, I’ve been championing your safety. After several intensive meetings with the residential team, we finally fixed the lighting around campus—brightening up those notoriously gloomy areas near Baroness Blocks 3 and 4.
On the cultural side, I had the absolute best time sharing some homemade Pakistani dishes at February's Cultural Fest, and I loved teaming up with Simran to throw an unforgettable Holi celebration on the football field.
It’s been an incredible quarter, and I can’t wait to see what we get up to next!
Simran
I wanted to share a quick recap of the wonderful Holi celebration we hosted on March 4th.
The event truly reflected how Indians celebrate this vibrant festival—with colourful powders filling the air, music and dance bringing people together, and an overall atmosphere of joy, unity, and positivity.
We received very positive feedback, and it was a memorable experience for all students.
Don’t Miss Out
These are some of the events we have coming up in April.
Jessop Is Back!
Jessop the Pets as Therapy dog returns once again to the CSA. Come down to meet him — the best therapist has fur and four legs.
Kids Easter Party!
It’s time for the Kids Easter Party. Hunt down the eggs in an Easter egg hunt and join in for some Easter crafts.
Please note all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Friendship Bracelet Making Returns!
Are you ready to be the envy of campus with your handmade bracelets? Look no further, friendship bracelet making is coming back again at the CSA, so don’t miss it.
Listening Week
The results of our Listening Week are almost here. It was great to get so much feedback from you.
We are reading through and analysing the responses and are nearly ready to share them with you.
Colour in Maude
Meet Maude, the CSA’s little van.
Spring has sprung, but Maude still feels a little dull. She wants to stand out. Can you give her a new springtime look?
Print out this page to colour in.
We Want You!
We would like to involve you in the newsletter.
Have you done something amazing, something you are proud of? Are you going to do something wild? Share it with us.
Follow the link or scan the QR code below, fill out the form, and you could feature in our new Student Spotlight segment.
Newsletter: Student Spotlight – Fill in form
Wellbeing
The CSA is now closed for the Easter break and will re-open on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
If you have an urgent concern or wish to seek support while the office is closed, please contact the relevant support service below:
Mental Health
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. If you feel that you cannot keep yourself safe or there is a significant risk of harm to yourself or others, you should seek immediate emergency help.
Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E Department.
If you are not at immediate risk, but need urgent help:
- NHS Crisis Mental Health Support: Call 111 (select option 2), available 24/7
- Samaritans: Call 116 123 (free, 24/7 emotional support)
- Shout Crisis Text Line: Text “SHOUT” to 85258
Cranfield Student Support (24/7)
Free confidential support service providing immediate emotional and mental health support from qualified professionals.
- UK: 0800 318227
- International: 00353 1518 0277
- Text / WhatsApp: Text “Hi” to 07418 360780
- Request a call back
Medical Emergency
In an emergency, call 999 for police, ambulance, or fire services.
If the situation is on campus, please also contact campus security.
- Cranfield: 01234 750111
- Shrivenham: 0330 236 5222
- Bouverie House: 01234 758389
Feeling Unwell?
Wellbeing Resources
See online resources and information to support your wellbeing.
Student Minds provide advice and support for students during the holidays and winter break.
We know many of you will have exams after the holidays. Remember to look after yourself during this period — you’ve got it. Good luck from all of us at the CSA.
We are back open on the 7th of April. See you soon, and happy Easter!
See You Next Time!
That’s all from this issue of Poppy Mail.
Check out the next one, and if you see me, say hi!
