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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 a new or returning student.
More event details will be added soon!
Important dates
- International Orientation Week: 19 January - 23 January
- Refreshers' Fayre (in-person): 27 January
- Give It A Go: 28 - 31 January
Induction and teaching timetables
Your induction timetables will be published on 15 December and teaching timetables on 12 January - both 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.
Refreshers’ Fayre
27 January
Kick off the new year at the Students' Union with Refreshers’ Fayre, your chance to dive into campus life, discover what’s on offer, and pick up some freebies along the way. Enjoy Domino’s on us, meet student groups and societies and more! Whether you’re looking to try something new or simply grab a slice of pizza, come along and get stuck in!
Give It A Go
28 January to 31 January
Whether you want to discover a new interest, connect with people who share your passions, or simply try something different, this is your chance. Give It A Go offers free taster sessions run by Union societies. Come along and see what you might love.
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.
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How to get started at uni
Welcome to distance learning at Portsmouth
Find out how to get the most out of university as a distance learner.
