Highlighted Events

Undergraduate Mature Students Welcome Events

  • (Invitations will be sent by mail middle of August by Student Support & Guidance.)

Local/commuter students and families welcome evenings -

  • (Invitations will be sent by mail middle of August by Student Support & Guidance.)

International Students Information Fair

  • Friday 18 September 2009
  • 10am - 1pm
  • The Gallery, Union of Students

ALL NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, their families and friends are welcome to attend the Information Fair. There will be information desks and members of staff from Student Services, outside organisations, the local community and so on. Students will have an opportunity to collect information and talk to people on an informal basis.

Parents'and Carers' Welcome meetings

  • Saturday 19 September 2009 (3pm - 5pm)
  • Sunday 20 September 2009 (2pm - 4pm)

The Vice-Chancellor invites parents to drop in for a cup of tea and to meet a Pro-Vice-Chancellor and members of staff from Student Services and Accommodation and Campus Services.

Welcome to the University - meetings for new students

The Director of Student Services and the Union of Students´ Officers will introduce you to the opportunities available at the University for your personal and academic development. The meeting will explain how the Union of Students works and give you an insight into the many social and sporting activities on offer.

Intro Fairs, Union of Students

  • Activities Fair, Thursday 24 September 2009, from 10 am, Octagon Centre
  • Sports Fair, Friday 25 September 2008, from 10am, Octagon Centre
  • The Freshers’Fair Wednesday 30 September 2008, Convocation Hall, Octagon Centre, from 10 am

Family event for students with children

  • 2pm-5pm
  • Sunday 27 September 2008
  • Fulwood Room, Level 5, University House.
  • Free family event for students with children. An opportunity to meet both new and current student parents.

Give it a go

Not just an activities programme! Organised by the Union of Students to give you some inspiration for your free time, Give it a Go is a true extravaganza of experiences, with sports, taster sessions, trips, events, activities, courses and many other happenings for you to get involved in.