Welcome Events
Come and join one of the many events during your first few weeks. They will help you get familiar with the university and enable you to meet new people.
Student Welcome events schedule
Starting university is an exciting time, and there are lots of events and activities designed to help you settle in.
Our Student Welcome events take place during your first few weeks and are a great way to explore campus, get involved, and meet other students.
We also run International Welcome events to support students arriving from overseas.
These sessions are a chance to learn more about life in Newcastle, get practical advice, and make new friends from around the world.
International Welcome Information Fair
The information fair will be:
- on 23 January 2026
- location to be confirmed
Chat with representatives from services across the university and city. Find out more information about:
- Library and Academic Skills
- Careers Service
- University Security
- Sports Centre
- Language Resource Centre
- NUSU (Students' Union)
- Nexus (local transportation)
- Northumbria Police
- Student Health and Wellbeing Service
- University of Sanctuary
- HSBC (for general banking queries)
Refreshments will be provided. You'll be able to chat with other new students over a tea or coffee.
Events
Campus and City Tours
Our Students' Union will be offering several FREE tours of the city and campus. These will run throughout International Welcome and the first week of term. Why not join one and explore what the university and city have to offer? You can book on to these tours via the NUSU website.
The schedule of tours will be available January 2026.
Events and Activities
The Give it a Go programme at the Students' Union is a great way to join activities and meet other students. From lunchtime crafting sessions to day trips outside of Newcastle, there are many activities to choose from!
The schedule of events and activities will be available January 2026.
