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Welcome events
Welcome events
We are busy working our magic to bring you a fantastic offering of Welcome events for 2025. There’s plenty going on throughout the year across the University. Browse our events.
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Monday 6 January
Campus tour
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Get to know your campus with our student ambassadors who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know! Book to guarantee your space.
Global Lounge Help Hub
Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Are you a new international student? Have you just arrived in Leicester and aren’t sure what to do next? Come along to the Global Lounge Help Hub to say ‘hi’ to your International Student Experience Team and ask any questions that you have.
No booking required.
City tour: Leicester uncovered
Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Explore Leicester's city centre with our student ambassadors as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Let us know what you want to see, and book to guarantee your space.
Tuesday 7 January
Campus tour
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Get to know your campus with our student ambassadors who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know! Book to guarantee your space.
Global Lounge Craft Workshop: Jam jar glass painting
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, coffee and biscuits. A relaxed way to meet new people, have fun, and make something to decorate your new room!
City tour: Leicester uncovered
Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Explore Leicester's city centre with our student ambassadors as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Let us know what you want to see, and book to guarantee your space.
Wednesday 8 January
Campus tour
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Get to know your campus with our student ambassadors who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know! Book to guarantee your space.
City tour: Leicester uncovered
Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Explore Leicester's city centre with our student ambassadors as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Let us know what you want to see, and book to guarantee your space.
Get to know your Global Lounge
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Discover your global community on campus. Meet your International Student Experience team and other students from around the world for tea, biscuits and icebreaker games.
Thursday 9 January
Campus tour
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Get to know your campus with our student ambassadors who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know! Book to guarantee your space.
Global Lounge Craft Workshop: Plant pot painting
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, coffee and biscuits. A relaxed way to meet new people, have fun, and make something to decorate your new room!
City tour: Leicester uncovered
Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Location: Centenary square Campus Tour Hut
Explore Leicester's city centre with our student ambassadors as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Let us know what you want to see, and book to guarantee your space.
Friday 10 January
Campus tour
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Get to know your campus with our student ambassadors who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know! Book to guarantee your space.
Global Lounge games afternoon
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!
Follow us on Instagram for more details about the event
City tour: Leicester uncovered
Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Explore Leicester's city centre with our student ambassadors as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Let us know what you want to see, and book to guarantee your space.
Monday 13 January
Sport and Active Life: Give it a go – gym, swim, all in
Time: 6.30am - 5.00pm
Location: Danielle Brown Sports Centre, central campus and Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Oadby
Opportunity for all University of Leicester students to try out the sport facilities at both the Roger Bettles and Danielle Brown Sports centres. Come and see us between 13 and 19 January 2025 for free access from 6.30am - 5.00pm on 13 to 17 January, and from 8.00am - 4.00pm on 18 and 19 January. Simply bring your student card to reception for full access to gym, swim and the facilities for 7 days!
No booking required - bring your student card to reception for full access to our gym and pool.
Campus tour
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Get to know your campus with our student ambassadors who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know! Book to guarantee your space.
City tour: Leicester uncovered
Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Explore Leicester's city centre with our student ambassadors as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Let us know what you want to see, and book to guarantee your space.
Tuesday 14 January
Sport and Active Life: Give it a go – gym, swim, all in
Time: 6.30am - 5.00pm
Location: Danielle Brown Sports Centre, central campus and Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Oadby
Opportunity for all University of Leicester students to try out the sport facilities at both the Roger Bettles and Danielle Brown Sports centres. Come and see us between 13 and 19 January 2025 for free access from 6.30am - 5.00pm on 13 to 17 January, and from 8.00am - 4.00pm on 18 and 19 January. Simply bring your student card to reception for full access to gym, swim and the facilities for 7 days!
No booking required - bring your student card to reception for full access to our gym and pool.
Campus tour
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Get to know your campus with our student ambassadors who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know! Book to guarantee your space.
International Speed Friending Event
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Connect with other new students and make friends from around the world at our International Speed Friending Event! With activities to help you make connections, come along and see how many new people you can meet. Tea and biscuits will be provided.
City tour: Leicester uncovered
Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Explore Leicester's city centre with our student ambassadors as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Let us know what you want to see, and book to guarantee your space.
Everything you need to know about your Student Visa
Time: 2.15pm - 2.45pm
Location: Maurice Shock Building LT1
Come along to hear our trained immigration advisers talk you through your Student visa and how to maintain it during your study in the UK.
Wednesday 15 January
Sport and Active Life: Give it a go – gym, swim, all in
Time: 6.30am - 5.00pm
Location: Danielle Brown Sports Centre, central campus and Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Oadby
Opportunity for all University of Leicester students to try out the sport facilities at both the Roger Bettles and Danielle Brown Sports centres. Come and see us between 13 and 19 January 2025 for free access from 6.30am - 5.00pm on 13 to 17 January, and from 8.00am - 4.00pm on 18 and 19 January. Simply bring your student card to reception for full access to gym, swim and the facilities for 7 days!
No booking required - bring your student card to reception for full access to our gym and pool.
Place of Worship Walk: Local University area
Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
Meeting place: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Join us for a relaxed walk around the local area during which we will point out some places of worship near the University of Leicester. This is one of two Places of Worship Walks offered during the Welcome period. The University local area tour will highlight Hindu, Jewish, and Sikh places of worship. Be sure to also check out our City Centre walk, which includes places of worship for other faiths.
Campus tour
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Get to know your campus with our student ambassadors who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know! Book to guarantee your space.
City tour: Leicester uncovered
Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Location: Centenary Square Campus Tour Hut
Explore Leicester's city centre with our student ambassadors as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Let us know what you want to see, and book to guarantee your space.
Global Lounge Craft Workshop: Door hanger decorating
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
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, coffee and biscuits. A relaxed way to meet new people, have fun, and make something to decorate your new room!
Thursday 16 January
Sport and Active Life: Give it a go – gym, swim, all in
Time: 6.30am - 5.00pm
Location: Danielle Brown Sports Centre, central campus and Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Oadby
Opportunity for all University of Leicester students to try out the sport facilities at both the Roger Bettles and Danielle Brown Sports centres. Come and see us between 13 and 19 January 2025 for free access from 6.30am - 5.00pm on 13 to 17 January, and from 8.00am - 4.00pm on 18 and 19 January. Simply bring your student card to reception for full access to gym, swim and the facilities for 7 days!
No booking required - bring your student card to reception for full access to our gym and pool.
Place of Worship Walk: City centre
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Meeting place: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Join us for a relaxed walk around the local area during which we will point out some places of worship near the University of Leicester. This is one of two Places of Worship Walks offered during the Welcome period. The City Centre tour will highlight Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Krishna Consciousness, and Muslim places of worship. Be sure to also check out our University local area walk, which includes places of worship for other faiths.
International Welcome Workshop: Managing your finances - budgeting, discounts, and offers
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Sir Bob Burgess Building 2.08
Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll learn what documents you need to open a bank account, essential budgeting tips, and explore special offers to help you make the most of your money while at university. This session for new international students is not to be missed!
Everything you need to know about your Student Visa
Time: 2.15pm - 2.45pm
Location: Maurice Shock Building LT1
Come along to hear our trained immigration advisers talk you through your Student visa and how to maintain it during your study in the UK.
Friday 17 January
Sport and Active Life: Give it a go – gym, swim, all in
Time: 6.30am - 5.00pm
Location: Danielle Brown Sports Centre, central campus and Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Oadby
Opportunity for all University of Leicester students to try out the sport facilities at both the Roger Bettles and Danielle Brown Sports centres. Come and see us between 13 and 19 January 2025 for free access from 6.30am - 5.00pm on 13 to 17 January, and from 8.00am - 4.00pm on 18 and 19 January. Simply bring your student card to reception for full access to gym, swim and the facilities for 7 days!
No booking required - bring your student card to reception for full access to our gym and pool.
International Welcome Workshop: Looking after yourself - health and wellbeing
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Location: Sir Bob Burgess Building 1.02
In this interactive workshop for new international students, we’ll cover everything from registering with a doctor, to the support available in our new Wellbeing Hub. Join us for essential tips on looking after your physical and mental health while at the University.
International Welcome Workshop: Discovering Leicester - British culture and finding your community
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Location: Sir Bob Burgess Building 1.02
Want to know a bit more about Leicester and British culture? Join us to find out more about some local places of interest and advice for exploring your new city. We’ll also talk about culture shock – how to recognise it, what to do if you are experiencing it and some tips for settling into your new home away from home.
Saturday 18 January and Sunday 19 January
Sport and Active Life: Give it a go – gym, swim, all in
Time: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Location: Danielle Brown Sports Centre, central campus and Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Oadby
Opportunity for all University of Leicester students to try out the sport facilities at both the Roger Bettles and Danielle Brown Sports centres. Come and see us between 13 and 19 January 2025 for free access from 6.30am - 5.00pm on 13 to 17 January, and from 8.00am - 4.00pm on 18 and 19 January. Simply bring your student card to reception for full access to gym, swim and the facilities for 7 days!
No booking required - bring your student card to reception for full access to our gym and pool.
Tuesday 21 January
Global Lounge Help Hub
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 and aren’t sure what to do next? Come along to the Global Lounge Help Hub to say ‘hi’ to your International Student Experience Team and ask any questions that you have.
No booking required.
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!
Follow us on Instagram for more details about the event
Let's Do Leicester: 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!
Thursday 23 January
Global Lounge Help Hub
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 and aren’t sure what to do next? Come along to the Global Lounge Help Hub to say ‘hi’ to your International Student Experience Team and ask any questions that you have.
No booking required
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!
Follow us on Instagram for more details about the event
Chill, chat and crafts
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)
Join the Chaplain for International Students and the International Wellbeing Case Manager for a relaxed afternoon of arts, crafts and conversation.
No booking required
Friday 24 January
Let's Do Leicester: arts and crafts
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
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, coffee and biscuits. A relaxed way to meet new people, have fun, and make something to decorate your new room!