Welcome events

You haven't come to Leicester to sit in your room.

No matter what your interests, there are things going on at the start of term that you should check out. Take a look at what's on offer, see which events are of interest or relevance to you. Maybe try something completely new.

What's that you say? You don't know anyone you could go to these events with. Neither does anyone else. That's the point.

Here is where you're going to meet new people, find shared interests, and make friendships that will continue long after you've graduated.

Monday 9 January

Welcome and information point

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Location: Information hut on Centenary Square

Find our Campus Life Advisors in our Information hut on Centenary Square. They can help you find your way around, let you know what events are happening or answer questions about the University.

No booking required

Students' Union: Destress week

Time: See Students' Union website
Location: Percy Gee Building

Take time for yourself during exam season and destress with the Students' Union. Look after yourself with some cooking lessons and nutrition advice, relax spending time with our guide dogs or unwind during a Lush bathbomb making session! We'll have free snacks and hot drinks throughout the week too - stay up to date with @leicesterunion on Instagram.

No booking required

Campus hotspots live tour

Time: 11.00am - 11.30am
Location@leicstudentlife Instagram

A look into what international, postgrad students can get involved in from a sports perspective and what they can access. Highlighting Let's Do Leicester, sports facilities, sauna, swimming and so on.

No booking required

Leicester uncovered

Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm
Location: Campus tour hut, Fielding Johnson Building

Explore Leicester city centre with our Welcome Team as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Please book to guarantee your space.

Book your place for Leicester uncovered

Campus tour

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45pm
Location: Campus tour hut, Fielding Johnson Building

Get to know your campus with our Welcome Team who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know, including the new Freemen's social and teaching spaces! Please book to guarantee your space.

Book your place on a campus tour

Tuesday 10 January

Welcome and information point

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Location: Information hut on Centenary Square

Find our Campus Life Advisors in our Information hut on Centenary Square. They can help you find your way around, let you know what events are happening or answer questions about the University.

No booking required

Students' Union: Destress week

Time: See Students' Union website
Location: Percy Gee Building

Take time for yourself during exam season and destress with the Students' Union. Look after yourself with some cooking lessons and nutrition advice, relax spending time with our guide dogs or unwind during a Lush bathbomb making session! We'll have free snacks and hot drinks throughout the week too - stay up to date with @leicesterunion on Instagram.

No booking required

Leicester uncovered

Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm
Location: Campus tour hut, Fielding Johnson Building

Explore Leicester city centre with our Welcome Team as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Please book to guarantee your space.

Book your place for Leicester uncovered

Campus tour

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45pm
Location: Campus tour hut, Fielding Johnson Building

Get to know your campus with our Welcome Team who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know, including the new Freemen's social and teaching spaces! Please book to guarantee your space.

Book your place on a campus tour

Wednesday 11 January

Welcome and information point

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Location: Information hut on Centenary Square

Find our Campus Life Advisors in our Information hut on Centenary Square. They can help you find your way around, let you know what events are happening or answer questions about the University.

No booking required

Students' Union: Destress week

Time: See Students' Union website
Location: Percy Gee Building

Take time for yourself during exam season and destress with the Students' Union. Look after yourself with some cooking lessons and nutrition advice, relax spending time with our guide dogs or unwind during a Lush bathbomb making session! We'll have free snacks and hot drinks throughout the week too - stay up to date with @leicesterunion on Instagram.

No booking required

Leicester uncovered

Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm
Location: Campus tour hut, Fielding Johnson Building

Explore Leicester city centre with our Welcome Team as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Please book to guarantee your space.

Book your place for Leicester uncovered

Postgraduate and mature student mixer

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Location: 1.01, Percy Gee Building

Join us for food, snacks and a chat at our postgraduate and mature student mixer event! Meet and find out more about your peers over pizza and games. You'll also talk with our Campus Life Advisers to learn more about life at the University of Leicester.

No booking required

Campus tour

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45pm
Location: Campus tour hut, Fielding Johnson Building

Get to know your campus with our Welcome Team who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know, including the new Freemen's social and teaching spaces! Please book to guarantee your space.

Book your place on a campus tour

Thursday 12 January

Welcome and information point

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Location: Information hut on Centenary Square

Find our Campus Life Advisors in our Information hut on Centenary Square. They can help you find your way around, let you know what events are happening or answer questions about the University.

No booking required

Students' Union: Destress week

Time: See Students' Union website
Location: Percy Gee Building

Take time for yourself during exam season and destress with the Students' Union. Look after yourself with some cooking lessons and nutrition advice, relax spending time with our guide dogs or unwind during a Lush bathbomb making session! We'll have free snacks and hot drinks throughout the week too - stay up to date with @leicesterunion on Instagram.

No booking required

Leicester uncovered

Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm
Location: Campus tour hut, Fielding Johnson Building

Explore Leicester city centre with our Welcome Team as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Please book to guarantee your space.

Book your place for Leicester uncovered

Commuter student mixer

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Location: 1.01, Percy Gee Building

Join us for food, snacks and a chat at our commuter student mixer event! Meet and find out more about your peers over pizza and games. You'll also talk with our Campus Life Advisers to learn more about life at the University of Leicester.

No booking required

Campus tour

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45pm
Location: Campus tour hut, Fielding Johnson Building

Get to know your campus with our Welcome Team who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know, including the new Freemen's social and teaching spaces! Please book to guarantee your space.

Book your place on a campus tour

Friday 13 January

Welcome and information point

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Location: Information hut on Centenary Square

Find our Campus Life Advisors in our Information hut on Centenary Square. They can help you find your way around, let you know what events are happening or answer questions about the University.

No booking required

Students' Union: Destress week

Time: See Students' Union website
Location: Percy Gee Building

Take time for yourself during exam season and destress with the Students' Union. Look after yourself with some cooking lessons and nutrition advice, relax spending time with our guide dogs or unwind during a Lush bathbomb making session! We'll have free snacks and hot drinks throughout the week too - stay up to date with @leicesterunion on Instagram.

No booking required

Campus Hotspots Live Tour: The Global Lounge and Wellbeing

Time: 11.00am - 11.30am
Location@leicstudentlife Instagram

A sit-down with a conversation portion and Q&A session, including information and how to access the following services: The Global Lounge, wellbeing on campus

No booking required

Leicester uncovered

Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm
Location: Campus tour hut, Fielding Johnson Building

Explore Leicester city centre with our Welcome Team as you walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Please book to guarantee your space.

Book your place for Leicester uncovered

Student mixer

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Location: 1.01, Percy Gee Building

Join us for food, snacks and a chat at our student mixer event! Meet and find out more about your peers over pizza and games. You'll also talk with our Campus Life Advisers to learn more about life at the University of Leicester.

No booking required

Campus tour

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45pm
Location: Campus tour hut, Fielding Johnson Building

Get to know your campus with our Welcome Team who will walk you around, pointing out all the key places you need to know, including the new Freemen's social and teaching spaces! Please book to guarantee your space.

Book your place on a campus tour

Monday 16 January

Refreshers

Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location: Percy Gee Building

Come along and learn about the amazing range of student groups that we have for you to get involved with at Leicester! Meet our society committees, find out more about how you can get involved and have a chance to meet external companies and explore different opportunities beyond University (plus you can get some freebies!)

No booking required

Tuesday 17 January

Refreshers

Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location: Percy Gee Building

Come along and learn about the amazing range of student groups that we have for you to get involved with at Leicester! Meet our society committees, find out more about how you can get involved and have a chance to meet external companies and explore different opportunities beyond University (plus you can get some freebies!)

No booking required

Wednesday 18 January

Wellbeing Wednesday

Time: 12.00pm - 5.00pm
Location: 1st floor of Percy Gee Building (Wellbeing Hub)

Head to the Wellbeing Hub to find out about the student support available to you from the University and Students' Union. We'll have free student essentials and you'll also be able to find out how to get involved in activities and sports at university.

No booking required

Monday 23 January

Professional Services information fair

Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Location: Percy Gee Building, Starbucks Square

Information Fair an opportunity for the new students to see how the University can support the students throughout their studies. You'll be able to speak to the below services:

  • Chaplaincy
  • Sport & Active Life
  • Student Support
  • Students' Union
  • Career Development Service
  • Library

No booking required

Tuesday 24 January

Housing fair 2023

Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm
Location: Percy Gee Building, Starbucks Square

Chance for students to meet external accommodation providers for next year. Chat with them about available accommodation, book viewings or take away information.

No booking required

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