Welcome events

Copilot for Life: Local amenities

By the end of the session, you’ll be able to: find your way around Leicester and discover local food and places on a budget.

Microsoft colleagues will be also be available in the Career Hub from 12.00 – 3.00pm for drop-in conversations. Please note, there will be no sessions at Brookfield on this date.

Time: 11.00am-11.45am
Location: Careers Hub, David Wilson Library

Book your place

Global Lounge Help Hub

Have a question, need some support, or want to find out what's happening on campus?

Drop into the Global Lounge Help Hub and meet the International Student Experience team. We're here to offer advice, answer questions and signpost you to the right support and opportunities. You can also learn more about upcoming Global Lounge events, volunteering opportunities and ways to get involved in our global community.

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

No booking required

Let’s Do Leicester Board Games

Meet new people, play some board games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition! 

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

No booking required

Diya Painting

Get ready to celebrate the spirit of Diwali with our Diya Painting Event!

Join the University of Leicester Hindu Society and the International Student Experience Team for a fun and relaxing session by decorating your very own diya with vibrant colours, glitter, and beautiful designs.

Whether you're an artistic soul or just looking to try something new, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative, meet new people and celebrate the festival of lights together! All materials will be provided, so just bring your creativity and festive spirit.

Time: 18.30pm-9.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

Book your place

Welcome on Wednesday

Come along for free pizza, games, conversation and a chance to make new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All students are welcome, regardless of faith background or belief.

Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road (opposite Mayor's Walk)

No booking needed

Cooking on a Budget

Together, we'll cook a simple vegan meal from scratch and then sit down to eat together. No cooking experience is needed, and all ingredients will be provided. This is a great opportunity to:

• Learn how to make a healthy, low-cost meal
• Meet other students from around the world
• Share food and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere

The event is open to everyone, and we warmly welcome students of all faiths and none.

Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Location: University Chaplaincy

Register here

Crochet Stress Ball Workshop

Join our alumni volunteer in the Global Lounge where three hours will feel like one in this fun-filled crochet event (time flies when you are having fun!). You will be able to make something to help you destress and squish or gift to another and make friends while doing it! No previous experience required and all materials will be provided.

Time: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

Book here

Global Lounge Help Hub

Have a question, need some support, or want to find out what's happening on campus?

Drop into the Global Lounge Help Hub and meet the International Student Experience team. We're here to offer advice, answer questions and signpost you to the right support and opportunities. You can also learn more about upcoming Global Lounge events, volunteering opportunities and ways to get involved in our global community.

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

No booking required

Let’s Do Leicester Board Games

Meet new people, play some board games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition! 

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

No booking required

Language and Culture Exchange

Whether you're fluent in many languages or just starting to learn one, everyone is welcome at this term's Language and Culture Exchange. During the event, you'll have the chance to practise the language you're learning with native speakers, discover new cultures through fun games and activities and share your own language and traditions with others, all while making new friends from around the world!

Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

Book here

Copilot for Life: Interests and clubs

By the end of the session, you’ll be able to: pick societies and sports that fit you, try something completely new, and balance clubs with your studies.

Microsoft colleagues will be also be available in the Career Hub from 12.00 – 3.00pm for drop-in conversations. Please note, there will be no sessions at Brookfield on this date.

Time: 11.00am-11.45am
Location: Careers Hub, David Wilson Library

Book your place

Money Matters: Can you spot a scam? Escape room edition!

Put your detective skills to the test in our interactive fraud and scams challenge in the Global Lounge.

Work your way through five activity stations, investigate suspicious messages and scenarios, and see if you can uncover the clues to crack the final puzzle. Complete all five challenges to claim a freebie and a chance to win a University of Leicester hoodie!

There’ll also be an opportunity to chat to support services and find out more about how to identify, avoid and report scams.

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

Book your place

Global Lounge Help Hub

Have a question, need some support, or want to find out what's happening on campus?

Drop into the Global Lounge Help Hub and meet the International Student Experience team. We're here to offer advice, answer questions and signpost you to the right support and opportunities. You can also learn more about upcoming Global Lounge events, volunteering opportunities and ways to get involved in our global community.

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

No booking required

Let’s Do Leicester Board Games

Meet new people, play some board games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition! 

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

No booking required

Welcome on Wednesday

Come along for free pizza, games, conversation and a chance to make new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All students are welcome, regardless of faith background or belief.

Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road (opposite Mayor's Walk)

No booking needed

Global Lounge Help Hub

Have a question, need some support, or want to find out what's happening on campus?

Drop into the Global Lounge Help Hub and meet the International Student Experience team. We're here to offer advice, answer questions and signpost you to the right support and opportunities. You can also learn more about upcoming Global Lounge events, volunteering opportunities and ways to get involved in our global community.

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

No booking required

Let’s Do Leicester Board Games

Meet new people, play some board games, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition! 

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

No booking required

Inclusion and Disability Support Drop-in

Learn about the University's culture of inclusion through an interactive Kahoot quiz - updating you on how to declare a disability and where to access support. Talk through any questions you might have with an Adviser from Accessable.

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

No booking required

PGR November Lunch

Whether you are new to Leicester or well into your research journey, this is a chance to meet other postgraduate researchers, share experiences, and build new connections in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Time: 12.00pm-1.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road, (opposite Mayor’s Walk)

For more information, contact Ros on [email protected].

Copilot for Life: Your learning style

By the end of the session, you’ll be able to: understand how you learn best, build a study plan that works for you, and use Copilot to study smarter and fairly.

Microsoft colleagues will be also be available in the Career Hub from 12.00 – 3.00pm for drop-in conversations. Please note, there will be no sessions at Brookfield on this date.

Time: 11.00am-11.45am
Location: Careers Hub, David Wilson Library

Book your place

Inclusion and Disability Support Drop-in

Learn about the University's culture of inclusion through an interactive Kahoot quiz - updating you on how to declare a disability and where to access support. Talk through any questions you might have with an Adviser from Accessable.

Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

No booking required

Let’s Do Leicester Arts and Crafts

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 snacks. A relaxed way to meet new people, have fun, and make something to decorate your room!

Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: Global Lounge, Charles Wilson Building (ground floor)

Book your place

Welcome on Wednesday

Come along for free pizza, games, conversation and a chance to make new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All students are welcome, regardless of faith background or belief.

Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road (opposite Mayor's Walk)

No booking needed

Welcome on Wednesday

Come along for free pizza, games, conversation and a chance to make new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All students are welcome, regardless of faith background or belief.

Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University Road (opposite Mayor's Walk)

No booking needed