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.
International Welcome Sessions
Our events will take place:
- between 11 - 13 September 2024
- in the Stephenson Building on the Newcastle University main campus
You can access some of our Welcome Session content online:
Welcome and information sessions
Wednesday 11 September
- From 10:00 'Take a Plate' - Grab a free plate and cutlery but be quick! They are first-come-first-served and when they're gone, they're gone!
- 10:00 Welcome to the Careers Service (G.006)
- 11:00 Succeeding in your Studies (G.034)
- 11:00 Banking in the UK and Avoiding Fraud with HSBC (G.006)
- 12:00 Part-time Jobs with the Careers Service (ONLINE - Register)
- 13:00 Session with the Visa Team (G.006)
- 14:00 Introduction to the Newcastle University Students' Union (G.006)
- 14:00 Newcastle University Orientation (G.034)
Thursday 12 September
- 10:00 Global Opportunities Session (for Exchange Students only) - Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building
- 10:00 Language Resource Centre (G.006)
- 11:00 Banking in the UK and Avoiding Fraud with HSBC (G.006)
- 11:00 The Postgraduate Experience at Newcastle (G.034)
- 12:00 Session with the Visa Team (G.006)
- 12:00 Welcome to the Careers Service (ONLINE - Register)
- 13:00 Welcome to Newcastle City (G.034)
- 14:00 Succeeding in your Studies (G.006)
- 14:00 Exploring the North East (G.034)
Friday 13 September
- 10:00 Newcastle University Orientation (G.006)
- 10:00 Introduction to the Newcastle University Students' Union (G.034)
- 11:00 Welcome to Newcastle City (G.006)
- 11:00 Banking in the UK and Avoiding Fraud with HSBC (G.034)
- 12:00 Exploring the North East (G.006)
International Welcome Information Fair
The information fair will be:
- in the Stephenson Building
- on 11 and 12 September 2024 from 10:00 to 15:00
- on 13 September 2024 from 10:00 to 13:00
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.
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?
Campus Tours:
City Tours:
Social events
Our Students' Union will be offering several social events throughout International Welcome Week.
- 9 September at 16:00 Board Games
- 10 September at 11:00 Games on the Terrace
- 10 September at 16:00 Social Sport
- 12 September at 16:00 Social Sport
- 13 September at 17:00 Quiz Night
Weekend Events:
- 14 September at 08:15 Day Trip to the Lake District
- 15 September at 12:00 (noon) Quayside Market
- 21 September at 08:00 Day Trip to Edinburgh
Formal welcome reception and social for international students
To celebrate your arrival, join us for a formal welcome reception:
- in the Frederick Douglass Centre
- on Friday 13 September at 14:00
You'll be welcomed to our university and city by:
- Yvonne Chase, Head of Student Life
- Chi Onwurah, Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Naomi Oosman-Watts, Director for Student Success
- Your Newcastle University Students' Union's Sabbatical Officers
There will be a social event afterwards with free food, games, and opportunities to meet new friends!