Welcome to Leicester
Welcome events
Welcome events
You haven't come to Leicester to sit in your room.
There’s plenty of events that you should check out, from board games to arts and crafts. Take a look at what's on offer and what’s of interest to you.
View events organised by the Students' Union See Residence Life events in accommodation
Tuesday 14 April
Board Games and Colouring
Time: 12.00pm - 14.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Thursday 16 April
Board Games and Colouring
Time: 12.00pm - 14.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Tuesday 21 April
Board Games and Colouring
Time: 12.00pm - 14.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Tuesday 28 April
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Sir Bob Burgess Building, Room 0.03
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Wednesday 29 April
Let's Do Leicester Arts and Crafts
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Join us in the Global Lounge for a creative craft session. All students are welcome to have a go at some arts and crafts while enjoying tea and snacks. A relaxed way to meet new people, have fun, and make something to decorate your room!
All materials are provided and everyone is welcome.
Welcome on Wednesday
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road, Opposite Mayor’s Walk.
A free event for all University of Leicester students. Enjoy free pizza and games.
No booking required.
Thursday 30 April
Chaplaincy Lecture: Is God back? Elizabeth Oldfield
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road, Opposite Mayor’s Walk.
This year we welcome Elizabeth Oldfield, a writer, speaker, and podcast host who works at the intersection of faith, culture and public life. She previously spent a decade as Director of Theos, the UK’s leading religion and society think tank, and now hosts The Sacred, a podcast exploring the deepest values of public figures and how those values shape our common life.
When the times are turbulent, we need wisdom. We look back to see how humans have survived and even sometimes thrived through more turbulent times than ours. This may be partly driving what looks like an increased willingness, especially amongst young people, to look for wisdom in a potentially unlikely place: religion. In this lecture, Elizbeth Oldfield unpacks why, somewhat to her surprise, there may be much wisdom for these times to be found in the ancient practices of Christianity. This event will explore how, whether you feel drawn to its metaphysical claims or not, this tradition might hold tools and spiritual technologies to help us navigate whatever is coming next.
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Tuesday 5 May
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Wednesday 6 May
Welcome on Wednesday
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road, Opposite Mayor’s Walk.
A free event for all University of Leicester students. Enjoy free pizza and games.
No booking required.
Thursday 7 May
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Tuesday 12 May
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Wednesday 13 May
Welcome on Wednesday
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road, Opposite Mayor’s Walk.
A free event for all University of Leicester students. Enjoy free pizza and games.
No booking required.
Thursday 14 May
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Tuesday 19 May
International quiz night
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Test your general knowledge with our international-themed quiz night. With free pizza, and medals for the winners, this event is not to be missed! Everyone is welcome but don't forget to book your free place!
Booking coming soon.
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Wednesday 20 May
Welcome on Wednesday
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road, Opposite Mayor’s Walk.
A free event for all University of Leicester students. Enjoy free pizza and games.
No booking required.
Thursday 21 May
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Tuesday 26 May
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Wednesday 27 May
Welcome on Wednesday
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road, Opposite Mayor’s Walk.
A free event for all University of Leicester students. Enjoy free pizza and games.
No booking required.
Thursday 28 May
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Tuesday 2 June
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.
Thursday 5 June
Let's Do Leicester: Board Games
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Meet new people, play some games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition!
No booking required.
Global Lounge Drop-in Session
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester?
Come and say 'hello' to your International Student Experience Team. We’re here to answer any questions you might have - whether it’s about opening a bank account, registering with a doctor, or finding your way around the city. You’ll also discover all the exciting events and activities happening soon in the Global Lounge.
No booking required.