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 uncoveredCampus 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 tourTuesday 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 uncoveredCampus 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 tourWednesday 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 uncoveredPostgraduate 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 tourThursday 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 uncoveredCommuter 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 tourFriday 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 uncoveredStudent 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 tourMonday 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