National Student Money Week takes place between 2 and 6 March 2026. This year, the theme is“being future ready, money skills for success”. It’s all about starting to think about your finances now, as well as into the future after your studies end.
A series of activities will be taking place during the week to help you boost your understanding of money skills.
You can also follow DMU Money Advice on Instagram throughout National Student Money Week for more Money Skills for Success.
Monday 2 March, 9am. Applications open for Blackbullion’s paid student role. This will see students create content focused on student money, gaining key skills along the way. Two student applicants will also receive £500 for completing certain modules on their website.
Tuesday 3 March, 12–2pm, join DMU Money Advice and Wellbeing in the Campus Centre, for advice on future proofing your finances and to focus on your wellbeing. Enter our 'Spin to Future-proof your Finances' competition. Spin the wheel for a chance to win freebies and great prizes!
Wednesday 4 March, 11am – 12pm, book your free place on the Met Police – Protecting Against Fraud, Cyber & Crypto Crime webinar. This session is designed to raise awareness around the types of fraud, cyber and crypto crime that are increasingly common today, and to equip students with the skills needed to detect and prevent fraud.
Thursday 5 March, 12–2pm, in the Campus Centre. It’s also National Careers Week too, the theme is ‘Own Your Future’. So DMU Money Advice has collaborated with DMU Careers and Unitemps to provide help, whether you are looking for part-time work while studying, or planning ahead for graduate jobs. If you missed Tuesday’s event, the 'Spin to Future-proof your Finances' competition is back for another chance to win.
Thursday 5 March, 2-3pm, book your free place on the Blackbullion – How To Make Smart Decisions Today webinar. Discover the top 5 financial decisions students should be making right now if you want to get ahead, from managing your money consistently, to building wealth early and thinking long term about risk and reward.