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.
Welcome and information sessions
Wednesday 16 September
| Time | Room | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | G.06 | Exploring the North East |
| 11:00 | G.56 | Career Support for International Students |
| 12:00 | G.06 | Adjusting to Life in the UK |
| 13:00 | G.56 | Newcastle University Orientation |
| 13:00 | G.06 | Welcome to Newcastle City |
| 14:00 | G.56 | Careers Service: Finding a part time job for international students |
| 14:00 | G.06 | Budgeting Basics |
| 15:00 | Helpdesk | Helix Sustainability Walk |
Thursday 17 September
| Time | Room | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | G.06 | Budgeting Basics |
| 10:00 | G.41 | Global Opportunities Session *mandatory for exchange students |
| 11:00 | G.06 | Exploring the North East |
| 12:00 | G.06 | Introduction to the Academic Skills Kit |
| 13:00 | G.06 | Visa Services at Newcastle University |
| 14:00 | G.06 | Welcome to Newcastle City |
| 14:00 | G.56 | Career Support for International Students |
| 15:00 | Helpdesk | City Campus Nature Walk |
Friday 18 September
| Time | Room | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | G.56 | Newcastle University Orientation |
| 11:00 | G.06 | Introduction to the Students' Union |
| 12:00 | G.06 | Adjusting to Life in the UK |
| 13:00 | Helpdesk | Helix Sustainability Walk |
*please note these sessions are subject to change
International Welcome Information Fair
The information fair will be:
- on 16-18 September 2026 between 10:00 and 15:00
- in the Frederick Douglass Centre on the ground floor
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)
- Student Health and Wellbeing Service
Refreshments will be provided. You'll be able to chat with other new students over a tea or coffee.
For information about the venue, what to expect, and accessibility guidance, you can read our Access Guide for the International Welcome Fair at FDC
International Welcome Celebration
Join us in celebrating your arrival in Newcastle at our International Welcome Celebration, to close our International Welcome Week. Hear from speakers from the university, students' union and city, and meet other new international students at our social event afterwards (with pizza!)
Date: 18 September 2026
Time: 14:00-16:30 (this event starts promptly at 14:00!)
Location: Frederick Douglass Centre
You will also be able to try a welcome bingo challenge for a chance to win a £20 Co-op voucher!
Explore the City, Campus and Region
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.
Campus Tours
All campus tours are bookable here: Book a campus tour!
- 14 September at 11:00
- 15 September at 14:00
- 16 September at 11:00
- 17 September at 14:00
- 18 September at 11:00
- 21 September at 11:00
- ...and more!
City Tours
All city tours are bookable here: Book a city tour!
- 15 September at 11:00
- 16 September at 14:00
- 17 September at 11:00
- 18 September at 14:00
- 21 September at 14:00
- 22 September at 13:30
- ...and more!
Tours of the North East and other parts of the UK
Lundgren Tours offers students the opportunity to explore further afield and learn more about the UK's history. You can book onto one of the student-specific tours via the NUSU website.
- 19 September Lake District
- 26 September Edinburgh
- 3 October Viking Trip to Lindisfarne & Bamburgh Castle
- 4 October Harry Potter Trip to Alnwick Castle
- 9-11 October 3 Day Trip to the Scottish Highlands
- 16-18th October 3 Day Trip to the Scottish Highlands
NUSU Big Welcome
Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU) offers activities that you can join throughout the first few weeks of term - meet new people, have some new experiences, and enjoy getting to know the university and the city.
Some of the events to look forward to as part of NUSU's Big Welcome:
- 21-23 September: Poster Sale, Students' Union building
- 22 September, 10:00-16:00: Clubs & Sports Fair, Sports Centre
- 23 September, 10:00-16:00: Societies & Volunteering Fair, Sports Centre
- 23-24 September, 10:00-16:00: Freebie Fair, the Venue in the Students' Union
- 30 September: Big Welcome Day, Student Forum