Belong at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ events

Our Belong at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ events are for offer holders and new students starting university in 2025.

More events will be added here throughout the summer so do check back regularly - we'll also send you email invites.

These events are a great way to meet us either in person or online, get to know more about your subject and student life at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ, ask any questions you have about studying here, and connect with other students.

Read our checklist for starting at uni

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Join our online community

Our new online community is exclusively for offer holders and new students starting with us this autumn. You'll be able to safely connect with potential flatmates and coursemates before you arrive, and find others with similar interests.

Discover our online Community

Online events

Welcome to the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering

22 July 2025
Tuesday
2–3pm
Online

If you're an undergraduate offer holder joining us this September, we invite you to attend our online welcome event for the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering. You'll be introduced to academic staff, learn more about what to expect when starting your course, and have the chance to ask questions — including what it's like to study at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ, directly from our current students. We look forward to welcoming you!

Welcome to the School of Art and Media

22 July 2025
Tuesday
4–5pm
Online

If you're an undergraduate offer holder joining us this September, we invite you to attend our online welcome event for the School of Art and Media. You'll be introduced to academic staff, learn more about what to expect when starting your course, and have the chance to ask questions — including what it's like to study at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ, directly from our current students. We look forward to welcoming you!

International students: Budgeting and how to manage your money in the UK

31 July 2025
Thursday
12–1pm
Online

This online session will provide guidance on how to budget for life in the UK, and cover essential information such as how to open a UK bank account. Our team will explain how to access student discounts on travel, plus where to shop for the best value groceries and household items. They will also provide some average costs for living in °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ to help you plan your finances and budget for life in the UK.

International students: How to access healthcare and wellbeing support in the UK

6 August 2025
Wednesday
12–1pm
Online

This online session for international students will explain how the UK healthcare system works, and what wellbeing support is available to our students. Our team will tell you how to access medical care via the National Health Service (NHS) and register with a doctor. They will also talk about the concept of culture shock, the importance of looking after your wellbeing as you adjust to life in the UK, and how the University of °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ can support you.

International students: Working in the UK with a Student visa

12 August 2025
Tuesday
12–1pm
Online

This online session will outline the employment restrictions for Student visa holders and explain how these work in practice. Our team will explain how the tax and national insurance system works in the UK, how to apply for a national insurance number, and how the Careers team can help you look for part-time work. Please note this talk is for international students who will be studying at the University of °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ with a Student route visa. If you hold or will hold a different kind of immigration permission, this talk will not be relevant to you.

Results day: Get ready for °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ

14 August 2025
Thursday
3–4pm
Online

If you’ve just got your results and have your place at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ confirmed, or if you have just applied to us through clearing, join us for this online welcome event. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from student support, the student union, our Skills hub and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to talk to staff and students about everything you need to know to make your arrival on campus as smooth as possible. We look forward to seeing you!

International students: Preparing to travel to the UK

19 August 2025
Tuesday
12–1pm
Online

This online session for international students will provide practical information on arranging your travel from the airport to your UK accommodation. The session will also provide guidance on what to pack to prepare you for your first term in the UK. If you have been issued an eVisa (EEA or Swiss nationals), we will explain what you need to do before you travel. If you have been issued an entry clearance permit (non-EEA or Swiss nationals), we will explain how immigration control works when you arrive at a UK airport.

International students: Budgeting and how to manage your money in the UK

21 August 2025
Thursday
12–1pm
Online

This online session will provide guidance on how to budget for life in the UK, and cover essential information such as how to open a UK bank account. Our team will explain how to access student discounts on travel, plus where to shop for the best value groceries and household items. They will also provide some average costs for living in °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ to help you plan your finances and budget for life in the UK.

International students: How to access healthcare and wellbeing support in the UK

26 August 2025
Tuesday
12–1pm
Online

This online session for international students will explain how the UK healthcare system works, and what wellbeing support is available to our students. Our team will tell you how to access medical care via the National Health Service (NHS) and register with a doctor. They will also talk about the concept of culture shock, the importance of looking after your wellbeing as you adjust to life in the UK, and how the University of °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ can support you.

International students: Working in the UK with a Student visa

4 September 2025
Thursday
12–1pm
Online

This online session will outline the employment restrictions for Student visa holders and explain how these work in practice. Our team will explain how the tax and national insurance system works in the UK, how to apply for a national insurance number, and how the Careers team can help you look for part-time work. Please note this talk is for international students who will be studying at the University of °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ with a Student route visa. If you hold or will hold a different kind of immigration permission, this talk will not be

International students: Preparing to travel to the UK

9 September 2025
Tuesday
12–1pm
Online

This online session for international students will provide practical information on arranging your travel from the airport to your UK accommodation. The session will also provide guidance on what to pack to prepare you for your first term in the UK. If you have been issued an eVisa (EEA or Swiss nationals), we will explain what you need to do before you travel. If you have been issued an entry clearance permit (non-EEA or Swiss nationals), we will explain how immigration control works when you arrive at a UK airport.