There will be a variety of welcome events running across the University when you first arrive.

These events are to help you settle in, make friends and familiarise yourself with the campus and city. You can see a full list of events on our what’s on page.

Global Lounge events 

The Global Lounge is a multicultural hub welcoming all students. We are located in Senate House on campus.

We are excited to welcome new students, and our winter welcome programme will be running from Monday 6 January. 

Welcome events will include:

• city orientation and campus tours
• treasure hunts
• free breakfast and other events to make friends from around the world
• presentations to help you settle in British culture and life in Bristol.

Events are free, but you need to book your space. Bookings open 1 week before the event.

There are great cultural events running all year round and lots of opportunities to get involved.

Students' Union events 

See what's on at Bristol SU. Bristol Students' Union (SU) run a wide programme of events through the year. These include:

• arts and crafts
• sober socials
• day trips exploring the UK.

The SU also has more than 350 student groups running Give it a Go sessions at the start of each term. These can give you a taster of the groups you can join.

If you are arriving in January 2025, Bristol SU will be hosting Refreshers events. Refreshers is an opportunity for you to try something fresh and discover the city. This includes the annual Refreshers Fair which is an exciting showcase of:

• local businesses
• delicious food
• freebies
• SU Stalls.

We will add these events to our Bristol SU website and update our Refreshers page in January.

Sport and physical activity events

From walking and pilates to competitive team sport, you'll find a club or activity to suit you at Bristol. Our sport and physical activity programme offers a range of inclusive sessions to help you stay active and meet like-minded others, whatever your ability or fitness level.

To find out more and book, explore the events calendar.