Welcome Month February 2021
Your first month of uni is a great chance to meet new people and settle into the year ahead.
This year you can join in with an exciting timetable of virtual events from 1–28 February – meet other students, make new friends, explore and join clubs and societies, get to grips with your studies and learn more about life at uni.
Update on Welcome events
Please note that all Welcome activities have been planned in line with current Government guidance, which may change at any time.
For this reason, all events are being revised and updated, so please check individual events for further information before attending.
Themes
Welcome Month events are in 2 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.
Jump to week
Week 1: 1–5 February 2021
Course induction
You'll attend induction events to introduce you to your course tutors and hear more about our services including the Library, Careers and Employment, and the University Wellbeing Service. We'll contact you on your University email to tell you how to access your induction schedule before your first week, or find your timetable here:
Tuesday 2 Feb
12.30pm: 30 Minute Guide to Finding Part-Time Work
1.00pm: Introduction to the Careers and Employability Service
4.00pm: Finance at Four – HELP! How can we help you if you're in financial difficulty
7.30pm: Quiz night
7.30pm: Games night
Wednesday 3 Feb
12.30pm: 30 Minute Guide to Finding Jobs on MyCareer
3.00pm: Virtual Wellbeing Café
4.00pm: Finance at Four – Earn easy money by doing next to nothing?
7.30pm: Pictionary Night
7.30pm: Self Care Evening
Thursday 4 Feb
12.30pm: 30 Minute Guide to Making The Most of Career Planning Tools Online
7.30pm: Among Us Challenge
7.30pm: Art Night
Week 2: 8–12 February 2021
Wednesday 10 Feb
1.00pm: Feel Good Fest
3.00pm: Virtual Wellbeing Café
7.30pm: Among Us Challenge
7.30pm: Self Care Evening
