Our International Orientation Week programme is here
18 - 29 September 2023
Every week day, 2pm-4pm, International drop-in
There is a lot to think about and a lot to do when you first arrive. That's why our International advice team will be available in the Science Centre every day 2pm-4pm during Welcome to answer all of your questions.
Location: The Science Centre, near the entrance
Thursday 21 September 2023
10am-3pm, International Welcome Day
Come meet other new international students and teams from around the university at a day full of information, games and giveaways.
Location: The LRV
Book your place
3pm – 9pm, Bubble football
Come and join the fun over on the sports field for a game of bubble football.
Location: Sports field
Friday 22 September 2023
10am-3pm, International Welcome Day
Come meet other new international students and teams from around the university at a day full of information, games and giveaways.
Location: The Gallery, Catalyst Building
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Welcome to the Potteries! The City of Stoke-On-Trent is famous for it’s the pottery industry. Come and open your creative mind and make a piece of unique clay pottery to take home.
Location: Catalyst Hall
Monday 25 September 2023
Test your nerves in our Giant game of Jenga in front of the Catalyst
Location. In front of the Catalyst
Tuesday 26 September 2023
There is a lot of natural beauty on campus for all to see; join us on a little relaxing stroll. Enjoy the sights and take in the calm and tranquil nature. You may even spot one of our resident swans, rabbits, or kingfishers!
Location: The LRV
Wednesday 27 September 2023
The Welcome fair will take place in the Catalyst building. Come along at any point between 10am and 3pm for help, advice, and support from all departments across the university.
Location: Catalyst Hall, Galley, LRV and surrounding areas
Thursday 28 September 2023
10am-3pm, International Welcome Day
Come meet other new international students and teams from around the university at a day full of information, games and giveaways.
Location: The Gallery, Catalyst Building
Book your place
Come along to the grounds of the Science Centre to create a masterpiece that you can keep (no previous experience needed!)
Location: Science centre
Friday 29 September 2023
10am-3pm, International Welcome Day
Come meet other new international students and teams from around the university at a day full of information, games and giveaways.
Location: Catalyst Building
Book your place
6pm-9pm, Welcome to Britain Celebration
We are celebrating the beginning of a new academic year! All students are invited to come along to the Catalyst building on Friday 29th September 2023 6pm-9pm for a fun filled evening with craft activities, music, dancing, and some fabulous entertainment. Food will be served in the Catalyst kitchen to those who have a ticket. Tickets will be available soon!
Please remember to bring your student ID card.
Location: The Gallery, Catalyst Building
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Monday 2 October 2023
A tiny seedling that will take root and develop into a strong, healthy plant. Sound familiar? Come along and join us planting a seed that you can take away with you. All equipment will be provided.
Location: Science centre
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Come along to our free event. You will be given a canvas bag to get creative on. Then once your marvellous creation is complete you get to take it home with you.
Location: Coalport Garden Gazebo
Thursday 5 October 2023
Whether you have new friends or old, why not join us over in the Science centre and create a fabric friendship bracelet. All equipment needed will be provided and you can take you bracelet away with you. Alternatively, you can gift it to a friend!
Location: Science Centre
Friday 6 October 2023
As the City of Stoke-On-Trent is famous for its pottery, come and open your creative mind and make a piece of unique clay pottery.
Location: Science Centre