The Big Welcome - Making connections

Multiple locations Campus

During your time at university, the connections you make could turn into lifelong friendships. We have various communities and networks to help you find like-minded people!

Come along to our Global Cafes, join our Active Life community, find out more about STAART and sign up to our Student Peer Mentoring Scheme – Greenwich Mentor Mates. Check out our handy list of QR codes to help you find your way across our campuses.

Event	Location	Date and time	Description
Stalls and Activities From Our University Departments and  Support Services	All Campuses	Daily 10:00 - 16:00	A chance to meet our teams, discover our services, and take part in engaging activities.
Join our Sports & Active Life Activities	All Campuses	Various dates	Join our Sports & Active Life Community and take part in free events and activities!
Build your network, Boost your Career	Online - register your place here	Monday 6 October 3pm - 3:30pm	This interactive webinar will help you learn the art of networking, build your confidence, and discover how to connect with industry professionals, alumni, and peers to open doors to exciting opportunities.
Greenwich Residences Sweet Shop	Greenwich Campus	Monday 6 October 6pm	For students living in Greenwich Residences ONLY
Careers Pop-Up	Greenwich and Medway Campuses	Monday 6 October 12pm - 2pm (Stockwell Street Library) Tuesday 7 October 1pm - 3pm (Drill Hall Library) Wednesday 8 October 1pm - 3pm (Dreadnought Building)	Meet an Employability Skills Advisor in person to discuss your career planning. No appointment needed.
Greenwich Mentor Mates workshop and stand	All Campuses	Tuesday 7 October 12pm - 12:50pm (Avery Hill) Wednesday 8 October 12pm - 12:50pm (Greenwich) Thursday 9 October 12pm - 12:50pm (Medway)	Students will have a relaxed space to meet other new starters, ask questions, and share experiences with the support of Mentor Mates.
Report + Support - campaigns, events and group work	All Campuses	Tuesday 7 October 11am - 2:00pm (Avery Hill) Thursday 9 October 11am - 2:00pm (Medway) Friday 10 October 11am - 2:00pm (Greenwich)	Get involved with our Report + Support teams work and take part in community building events.
Global Cafes	Avery Hill Campus (Library foyer) Greenwich Campus (Queen Mary Building Main Entrance foyer)	Avery Hill - Tuesday 7 October 7:30pm - 9:00pm Greenwich - Thursday 9 October 10:30am - 11:30am	The Global Cafes take place every week during term time. Come and meet the Chaplains and enjoy a free drink and snacks.
Medway residences 'Make your own' arts and craft event	Medway Campus Pembroke café	Tuesday 7 October 7pm - 9pm	For students living in Medway Residences ONLY Come along and take part in canvas bag painting, mindful colouring and various arts & crafts.
Medway residences Free yoga session	Medway Campus Mezzanine, Deep End	Wednesday 8 October 12pm - 1pm	Book via MS Forms: https://forms.office.com/e/2GDG84qaiM
Introduction to STAART	Online - register your place here	Wednesday 8 October 4:30pm - 6pm	Join this online workshop for an introduction to STAART for University of Greenwich Disabled Students.
Table Tennis Tournament	Greenwich Campus	Wednesday 8 October 7pm	For students living in Greenwich Residences ONLY
Tabletalk	Greenwich Campus (Dreadnought Building)	Thursday 9 October 7:30pm - 9:00pm	Tabletalk is a fun, informal group that meets fortnightly. It's the perfect place to make new friends. Each evening has a different topic to discuss as well as games, free drinks and snacks.
Gaming night meet-up	Greenwich Campus	Thursday 9 October 7pm	For students living in Greenwich Residences ONLY
Medway residences Padel Court taster session	Medway Campus Padel Court next to Sports Hall	Thursday 9 October 6pm - 7pm	Book via MS Forms: https://forms.office.com/e/2GDG84qaiM
Medway residences Alpacas feeding event	Medway Campus	Friday 10 October 12.30pm - 1.30pm	For students living in Medway Residences Join this mindfulness animal therapy event for World Mental Health Day

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