Find out about January 2023 ÂÒÂ×Ðã Welcome & Induction services, events and activities. Please note that the information below is for new students only.
Collect your essential ID cards
ID card collection
Your ID card is essential. Once you are fully enrolled you will be able to collect your ID card following the instructions in your enrolment confirmation email.ÌýYou must bring a physical form (no photocopies or scans) of identificationÌýto collect your ID card. e.g. passport, BRP card, driving licence (if you are from the UK).Ìý
ID Card collection atÌýBloomsbury before or after these dates will take place in the Andrew Huxley Building. You must book an appointment through the ID Card appointment booking link. You must only use this booking link if you are enrolled.
Please note, due to the tube strikes between 8 - 11 January, the Andrew Huxley Building will run a reduced service between 10.00am - 4.00pm.Ìý
Biometric ResidenceÌýPermit (BRP)ÌýCard Collection
You will receive an email once you are able to collect your BRP (if applicable). You must bring your passport to collect your BRP card (no photocopies or scans accepted). For more information, visit the immigration & visas webpage.
BRP collection before or after these dates will take place every Thursday 1:30-4:30pm in Chadwick, Room G01.
Help Desks
Our Help Desks are here to support you with anyÌýproblems in your first few days. e.g. IT support, enrolment issues, visa and immigration issues or fees issues.
IT service helpdesk before or after these dates will take place every weekday 09:30am-5:30pm in Science Library or IOE Library.
Admissions Hub support before or after these dates will be open Tuesday - Friday 10am-4pmÌýin Chadwick, Room G02.
Talk to teams and experts at the Support Services Fair
The Support Services Fair gives you a chance to talk to various teams and expertsÌýat ÂÒÂ×Ðã who can help develop a skill, start a business, learn about volunteering, find a job, access mental or physical health support and provide more detailed information and advice - plus there will be prizes to win if you engage with every support services stall! Browse which services are going to beÌýat the fair.
Bloomsbury Campus:Ìý
Date: Friday 5 January & Monday 8 January
Time: 12-3pm
Location: South Cloisters, Wilkins Building
No booking required!
Affiliate & International Student Events
Pre-arrival events
Dates | Time | Event/Session | Location | Booking link |
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Thursday 30 November | 10–11²¹³¾ | Student Visa Information Sessions | Online | Student Visa Information Session Registration LinkÌý |
Friday 1 December | 4–5±è³¾ | Student Visa Information Sessions | Online | Student Visa Information Session Registration LinkÌý |
Thursday 14 December | 10–11:15²¹³¾ | International Student Orientation Webinar - Affiliates | Online | International Student Orientation Webinar Registration Link |
Friday 15 December | 4–5:15±è³¾ | International Student Orientation Webinar - Affiliates | Online | International Student Orientation Webinar Registration Link |
On campus events
On Friday 5 January, the Welcome & Induction team will be running a series of events for new affiliate and international students. Find all the details below and information on how to book a place at these events.
Dates | Time | Event/Session | Location | Booking link |
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Friday 5 January | 11am–12±è³¾ | International Student Safety Seminar | North-West Wing Building, G22 Lecture Theatre | International Student Safety Seminar Registration LinkÌý |
Friday 5 January | 12–3pm | Support Services Fair | No booking required. Stall holder information. | |
Friday 5 January | 12:15–1:15pm | International Student Library Seminar | North-West Wing Building, G22 Lecture Theatre | International Student Library Seminar Registration LinkÌý |
Friday 5 January | 2:30–3:30pm | International Student Q&A Talk - Affiliates | International Student Q&A Talk Registration LinkÌý | |
Friday 5 January | 4–6±è³¾ | International Student Affiliate Mixer | Jeremy Bentham Room | International Student Affiliate Mixer Registration LinkÌý |
Postgraduate Student Events
On Monday 8 January, the Welcome & Induction team will be running a series of events for new postgraduate students. Find all the details below and information on how to book a place at these events.
Dates | Time | Event/Session | Location | More information & booking link |
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Monday 8 January | N/A | Midday Mixer: Social for newÌýpostgraduate parents/carersÌýand mature students | Haldane Room, Wilkins Building | This event has been cancelled.Ìý |
Monday 8 January | N/A | PostgraduateÌýStudent Library Seminar | Haldane Room, Wilkins Building | This event has been cancelled.Ìý |
Monday 8 January | N/A | Postgraduate Welcome Event: Q&A, followed by networking social (open to all PG students) | Jeremy Bentham Room, Wilkins Building | This event has been cancelled.Ìý |
Monday 8 January | 12–3±è³¾ | Support Services Fair | South Cloisters, Wilkins Building | No booking required. Stall holder information. |
ÌýDoctoralÌýResearcher Students (PhD Students)
In addition toÌýthe events above, the Doctoral School are running welcome events for Doctoral Researcher StudentsÌý in February 2024.
Dates | Time | Event/Session | Location | More information & booking link |
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Monday 5 February | 2-3:30pm | Doctoral School Online Information EventÌý | Hosted OnlineÌý | |
Wednesday 7 February | 4:30-7pm | Doctoral Researcher Panel and Networking Event | Jeffery Hall, |
Take a Campus Tour
Take a tour of our Bloomsbury campus led by one of our Student Welcome Ambassadors. Tours will run daily and there's no need to book.
Students' Union ÂÒÂ×Ðã Events
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