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Welcome to Portsmouth
Meet new people, join clubs and societies, settle into your accommodation and get to know your campus and city. These welcome events are open to all students, whether you're new or returning after the summer.
Important dates
- Give It A Go – 29 September to 5 October
- Work Experience Festival - 2 October
Induction and teaching timetables
Your induction and teaching timetables are published on your Student View.
See all key dates for the academic year. You'll need to complete your registration or re-registration if you're a continuing student to access all welcome events.
Welcome events
Welcome to Portsmouth! We’d like to invite you to our exciting welcome events.
Give It A Go
Monday 29 September to Sunday 5 October
Dive into a week of activity with Give It A Go sessions from the Students' Union, where you can try out 40+ student groups without any commitment! Whether you're looking to try something new, meet like-minded people, or find your next passion, this is your chance.
What's on during Welcome Month
Welcome Month events fall into in four main themes. Use them to help you plan your events diary and spot the events most important to you.
Student life
Discover the opportunities available to you outside study by exploring societies, new hobbies and Portsmouth.
Support and guidance
Attending support and guidance events will help you get set up and prepared for the new year ahead.
International students
Events exclusively for international students to help you get settled into life in the UK.
Sports Tasters
Try a sport you like or try something new while making new friends.
Monday 29 September
10.00am to 4.00pm | Vintage Vera
Thursday 2 October
11.00am to 2.00pm | Work Experience Festival
Thursday 2 October
2.00pm to 4.00pm | Craft and Games
Thursday 2 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Monthly: Cupcakes and Catch Up at Langstone Flats
Thursday 2 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Monthly: Cupcakes and Catch Up at Bateson Hall
Thursday 2 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Monthly: Cupcakes and Catch Up at Catherine House
Thursday 2 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Monthly: Cupcakes and Catch Up at Greetham Street
Thursday 2 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Monthly: Cupcakes and Catch Up at Chaucer House
Thursday 2 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Monthly: Cupcakes and Catch Up at Rosalind Franklin Halls
Thursday 2 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Monthly: Cupcakes and Catch Up at Rees Hall
Friday 3 October
12.00pm to 1.00pm | Feel Good Friday – Transition from College to University
Friday 3 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Wellness Walk
Wednesday 8 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Icebreakers at Langstone Flats
Wednesday 8 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Icebreakers at Bateson Hall
Thursday 9 October
2.00pm to 4.00pm | Craft and Games
Thursday 9 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Moodboard Making
Thursday 9 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Poetry Night - Black History Month
Friday 10 October
12.00pm to 1.00pm | Feel Good Friday – Your Health
Friday 10 October
4.00pm to 5.30pm | Black History Month Friday film afternoon
Friday 10 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Clay Modelling - World Mental Health Day
Friday 10 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Wellness Walks - World Mental Health Day
Wednesday 15 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Games Night
Thursday 16 October
2.00pm to 4.00pm | Craft and Games
Thursday 16 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Plant Potting
Friday 17 October
12.00pm to 1.00pm | Feel Good Friday – Community and Making Friends
Friday 17 October
1.00pm to 3.00pm | Beyond Borders Café
Friday 17 October
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Film Friday special: Black History Month
Thursday 23 October
2.00pm to 4.00pm | Craft and Games
Friday 24 October
12.00pm to 1.00pm | Feel Good Friday – Sex and Relationships
Thursday 30 October
2.00pm to 4.00pm | Craft and Games
Friday 31 October
12.00pm to 1.00pm | Feel Good Friday – Money Money Money
Friday 7 November
12.00pm to 1.00pm | Feel Good Friday – SoS
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