Welcome Live: the line-up
Get active. Get social. Get excited. Discover new hobbies, feed your soul and meet your tribe. Do what you love with people who are super fans like you. Find out what you can get involved in and grow beyond your course with careers advice, volunteering and more.
We’re excited about the line-up and here is a sneak peek of what’s to come. See all of our wonderful events at www.le.ac.uk/welcome. We’re ready, are you?
Matriculation – Monday 28 September
Celebrate your arrival with matriculation, your official welcome ceremony, livestreamed from campus. Meet the people who will help you to succeed in your ambitions and current student Aysha on her top tips for starting your journey here at Leicester.
View live at 10.00am-10.30am (College of Science and Engineering), 12.00pm-12.30pm (College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, except Business and Law), 2.00pm-2.30pm (College of Life Sciences and Study Abroad and Erasmus) and 4.00pm-4.30pm (Business and Law)
Welcome, your way
Settle in with live tours, workshops, virtual fairs and more. Your exciting journey as a Citizen of Change starts here.
Highlights include:
- Friday 25 September, 2.00pm – Living in the UK workshop
- Sunday 27 September, 9.00pm – Virtual Welcome party with live DJs
- Friday 1 October, 10.00am – Activities Fair – meet our clubs and societies
- Friday 1 October, 11.00am – Money Matters – we’re here to ease any complication or stress
- Friday 2 October, 10.30am – Representative and Activism Fair
- Friday 2 October, 11.00am – Give it a Go with sports at uni
- Friday 2 October, 3.00pm – get your questions answered on health and wellbeing
- Saturday 3 October, 10.00am – Virtual Freshers’ Fair
- Monday 5 October, 11.00am – Give it a Go to discover fundraising societies to get involved in
- Wednesday 7 October, 7.00pm – Give it a Go to find a student group that’s right for you
Find your circle
From small groups sessions to larger gatherings there will be something to suit your style and preference.
Highlights include:
- Friday 25 September, 12.00pm – Meet Your Citizens – get to know fellow students in informal groups – perfect if you prefer smaller settings.
- Friday 25 September, 8.00pm – The Big Instagram Quiz with a chance to when a free hoodie.
- Tuesday 29 September, 6.00pm – Online escape room
- Saturday 3 October, 7.00pm – Speed friending: meet your peers and build friendships
Mind, body and soul
We want to keep you safe and help you look after your mind, body and soul. So, come along to events that will help you learn more.
Highlights include:
- Tuesday 29 September, 10.00am – Support Fair
- Tuesday 29 September, 12.00pm – Sport and Active Life showcase
- Tuesday 6 October, 5.30pm - Yoga
Culturally curious
Showcase your creativity and express yourself at uni and within the city.
- Sunday 27 September, 9.00am – Photography competition
- Tuesday 29 September, 3.00pm – Arts and culture with Attenborough Arts Centre
- Monday 5 October, 11.00am (in person) – Discover Leicester’s culture, sustainability and diversity offer.
Visit www.le.ac.uk/welcome for full details and www.leicesterunion.com/freshers for Students' Union information.
