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Join events year-round
From crafts, day trips, wellbeing workshops, and more.
As a current student at Portsmouth, you can take part in a range of events at the university throughout the year. They’re a good way to meet people, try something new, and get more out of your time here.
Check the event calendar below for what’s coming up.
Featured events
Res Life Inductions
To start the year and give you all the tools to settle into halls, our team are hosting a series of Inductions aimed at students in University-affiliated halls.
International Book Club
Join us monthly for discussions about books, poems, and short stories. The Book Club is a great way to meet people, practice your English, and explore literary connections in Portsmouth.
Welcome events
Your first few weeks of uni are a great chance to join virtual and in-person events to connect with other students, make friends, explore clubs, and learn about university life.
Career events
As a student or graduate within the last five years, you're eligible to attend our career events, designed to enhance your confidence and improve your employment prospects.
Wellbeing events
The Student Wellbeing Service provides a variety of events, workshops and courses to support you while you're at uni. From the Wellbeing Café to the popular annual Feel Good Fest.
StartUp events
Our workshops provide key skills for entering the workforce or starting a business, offering guidance for every stage of your project, and the opportunity to learn enterprise skills.
September
Dates:
Friday 19 September
1.00pm-3.00pm, Chaplaincy Lounge
Saturday 20 September
Welcome Festival Events
10.00am-3.00pm, Gun House Green (next to Students' Union)
10.00am-3.00pm, Common Room, Students' Union
6.30pm-8.30pm, Common Room, Students' Union
6.30pm-8.30pm, Catherine House
6.30pm-8.30pm, Chaucer House
Sunday 21 September
Welcome Festival Events
10.00am-3.00pm, Gun House Green (next to Students' Union)
10.00am-3.00pm, Common Room, Students' Union
6.30pm-8.30pm, Common Room, Students' Union
6.30pm-8.30pm, Rees Hall
6.30pm-8.30pm, Bateson Hall
6.30pm-8.30pm, Langstone Student Village
Monday 22 September
9.00am-11,00am; Chaucer House, Rosalind Franklin and Bateson Hall
Tuesday 23 September
9.00am-11,00am; Chaucer House, Rosalind Franklin and Bateson Hall
1.00pm-4.00pm, Chaplaincy Centre
Wednesday 24 September
9.00am-11.00am, Rees Hall and Langstone Student Village
1.00pm-4.00pm, Chaplaincy Centre
6.30pm-8.30pm, Catherine House
6.30pm-8.30pm, Common Room, Students' Union
6.30pm-8.30pm, Greetham Street Hall
University House, First Floor
Thursday 25 September
1.00pm-4.00pm, Chaplaincy Centre
6.30pm-8.30pm, Bateson Hall
6.30pm-8.30pm, Catherine House
6.30pm-8.30pm, Chaucer House
6.30pm-8.30pm, Greetham Street
6.30pm-8.30pm, Rosalind Franklin
Friday 26 September
11.00pm-3.00pm, Chaplaincy Centre
4.00pm-8.00pm, Common Room, Students' Union
5.30pm-8.30pm, Eldon Building
6.30pm-8.30pm, Rees Hall
Monday 29 September
5.30pm-7.30pm, Ravelin Sports Centre
Tuesday 30 September
5.30pm-7.30pm, Eldon Building
Dates:
Wednesday 1 October
2.00pm-4.00pm, University House, First Floor
6.30pm-8.30pm, Rees Hall
Thursday 2 October
12.00pm-1.00pm, Chaplaincy
6.30pm-8.30pm, see more about the event at:
1.00pm-3.00pm, Park Building main foyer
Friday 3 October
12.00pm-1.00pm, Online]
6.30pm-8.30pm, Rees Halls
1.00pm-3.00pm, Anglesea Building main foyer
Wednesday 8 October
2.00pm-4.00pm, University House First Floor
6.30pm-8.30pm, Langstone Student Village
6.30pm=8.30pm, Bateson Hall
Thursday 9 October
2.00pm-4.00pm, Chaplaincy Lounge
6.30pm-8.30pmm Chaucer House
6.30pm-8.30pm, Greetham Street
Friday 10 October
12.00pm-3.00pm, Online
6.30pm-8.30pm, Rees Hall
6.30pm-8.30pm, Students' Union Common Room
Saturday 11 October
8.00am departure
Tuesday 14 October
11.00am-1.00pm, Chaplaincy
Wednesday 15 October
2.00pm-4.00pm, University House, First Floor
6.30pm-8.30pm, Rosalind Franklin
Thursday 16 October
2.00pm-4.00pm, Chaplaincy Lounge
6.30pm-8.30pm, Rosalind Franklin
Friday 17 October
12.00pm-1.00pm, Online
1.00pm-3.00pm, Chaplaincy Lounge
5.30pm-8.30pm, Eldon Building
Wednesday 22 October
2.00pm-4.00pm, University House First Floor
6.30pm-8.30pm, Langstone Student Village
Thursday 23 October
2.00pm-4.00pm, Chaplaincy Lounge
6.30pm-8.30pm, Bateson Hall
6.30pm-8.30pm, Chaucer House
Friday 24 October
12.00pm-1.00pm, Online
6.30pm-8.30pm, Rosalind Franklin
Wednesday 29 October
2.00pm-4.00pm, University House First Floor
6.30pm-8.30pm, Rees Hall
Thursday 30 October
2.00pm-4.00pm, Chaplaincy Lounge
6.30pm-8.30pm, Greetham Street
6.30pm-8.30pm, Catherine House
Friday 31 October
12.00pm-1.00pm, Online
3.00pm-7.00pm, Students' Union Common Room
5.30pm-8.30pm, Eldon Building
Dates:
Friday 21 November
1.00pm-3.00pm, Chaplaincy Lounge
Dates:
Friday 19 December
1.00pm-3.00pm, Chaplaincy Lounge
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Learn more about our Student Services
Discover our resources on study skills, financial management, health, wellbeing, and more.
Support in halls
Our residence life team can offer help and advice if you're living in University halls.
Student Finance Support
Information, advice and support to help keep your finances on track.
Disability Advice
Get confidential advice and support on disability-related issues from our Disability Advice team.
International Students
Everything you need to know as an international students, including what to do when you arrive to get the best start.
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy is there to support all students, of any faith or none. Our chaplains have experience working in and with faith communities, providing pastoral support, with an open door policy. You can visit them to talk about any issues or problems you might have.
Academic skills support
Looking to improve your academic skills and enhance your uni work? Our faculty learning support tutors can help you develop key study skills, and you can also access our online learning resources too.
