National Student Money Week (NSMW) is an annual campaign organised by the National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA), to raise awareness about financial advice and support available to students. The theme for this year’s NSMW is Future Ready: Money Skills for Success.

We have partnered with NASMA and Blackbullion to bring you a number of webinars, resources and competitions you can get involved in during the week to help you plan your finances.

Webinars and events

Monday 2 March

Be Money Smart: Financial Wellbeing Workshop

As part of National Student Money Week 2026, ARA – Recovery for All will deliver a practical workshop focused on financial wellbeing, understanding risk and making informed money decisions. The session will also explore how high-risk spending habits, like gambling can affect students, and provide guidance on supporting yourself or someone close to you.

Time: 12.15pm to 1.45pm
Location: 1 West 2.102
Book here

Wednesday 4 March

Instagram Q&A: Student Money Advice

Got questions about managing your money or funding? Student Money Advice team will be answering all your questions about budgeting, funding, and managing money on University of Bath's Instagram account. Send in your questions @bathstusupport and get real-time advice and support.

Webinar: Protecting Against Fraud, Cyber & Crypto Crime by Met Police

Join a practical webinar to help you spot and avoid fraud, cyber scams and crypto crime, with useful tips that are relevant for both students and staff delivered by the Metropolitan Police.
Time: 11am
Book here

Thursday 5 March

Student Money Advice stand in The SU

Drop by the Student Money Advice stall in the SU to chat with the team about budgeting, funding and financial support. Pick up helpful resources, and take part in fun competitions to win prizes at the stall.
Time: 11am to 2pm

Webinar: How to make Smart Decisions Today

Discover the five money moves every student should be making now with Vivi, founder of Blackbullion. Drawing on over 10 years of experience in wealth management, she’ll share practical insights on managing money consistently, building wealth early and thinking long term about risk and reward. You’ll also learn how to think long term about risk and reward, and how to apply these principles at the start of your financial journey.
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Book here

Blackbullion

Blackbullion is an easy-to-use, award-winning online learning platform to help you take control of your finances and make better financial decisions.

Blackbullion is full of videos, articles, quizzes and tools around a range of financial topics including top money tips, saving ideas, sourcing additional funding, work placement funding, postgraduate funding and much more.

Student Prizes

A winner every day! Every day during NSMW Blackbullion will give a student £50 cash if they have completed the career blueprint learning, and another £50 if they have completed the financial wellbeing score (FWS).

Blackbullion’s Future Ready Fund

The Blackbullion Future Ready Fund supports students to build financial confidence, employability skills, and real-world experience, while contributing meaningful, student-led content on money. As part of National Student Money Week, Blackbullion will award two students £500 each to create engaging, relevant content focused on student money. The £500 award includes paid work experience with Blackbullion. This event is running between 2 March to 15 March 2026.

Here’s all you’ll need to do to win the prize and Blackbullion fund:

  • Log in to Blackbullion, or register for a free account
  • Complete the mentioned learning pathways
  • Once you’ve completed the pathways, you’ll be entered into the prize draw. There’s nothing else you need to do!

As well as entering the prize draw, you’ll also get real insights into how to handle different types of financial risk, from building up an emergency fund to thinking twice before dumping your savings into that altcoin your friend has been telling you all about.

Useful resources

Further support

If you are experiencing financial difficulties or need tips to manage your money, book an appointment with Student Money Advice. You can also drop-in at Student Support 4 West on Monday to Friday between 9am- 4.30pm, and speak to a Student Money Advice Team member.

For any question regarding managing your finances, please email studentmoneyadvice@bath.ac.uk.