What's on
Your first weeks at City will be filled with events, talks and activities to ensure that your introduction to university life is as smooth as possible. Below are some of the highlight events that you can attend during your first weeks.
Events that run on more than one day
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 17:00 | Meet your Students’ Union: Saturday 15th September and Sunday 16th September This free event is an opportunity for you and your parents to unwind before they drive back from moving you into halls. | Goswell Road Coffee, 160 – 164 Goswell Road, EC1V 7DU |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | CityBuddies Café: Monday 17th - Friday 21st September A social event for new undergraduates to meet current students on their course with free activities and refreshments | Pavilion - Main Entrance, Northampton Square |
11:00 – 15:00 | Careers Open House: Monday 17th September to Thursday 20th September Meet the CityCareers team, learn about the services and check out the Unitemps team to find out how to secure employment. Enjoy our activities and enter a £50 prize draw. | E125, Drysdale Building |
| Various times | Speed Meets: Monday 17th September, Tuesday 18th September, Monday 24th September, Wednesday 26th September, Thursday 27th September and Friday 28th September 12:00 – 13:00 Wednesday 19th September 18:00 – 19:00 Tuesday 25th September 12:00 – 13:00 and 18:00 – 19:00 If you are worried about making new friends, come and watch your fears vanish as you make new friends for life. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
Various times | Free CitySport fortnight: Monday 17th September to Friday 28th September Two weeks of free classes such as zumba, boxfit, pilates and yoga. Limited places available. Register online at www.citysport.org.uk. | CitySport |
Various times | Students’ Union Freshers’ Fair: Two weeks of free classes such as zumba, boxfit, pilates and yoga. Limited places available. Register online at www.citysport.org.uk. | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Angel, N1 0QH |
Various times | Language fairs: Two weeks of free classes such as zumba, boxfit, pilates and yoga. Limited places available. Register online at www.citysport.org.uk. | A109, College Building |
Events by date
Browse our events by date:
- Friday 14th September
- Sunday 16th September
- Monday 17th September
- Tuesday 18th September
- Wednesday 19th September
- Thursday 20th September
- Friday 21st September
- Saturday 22nd September
- Sunday 23rd September
- Monday 24th September
- Tuesday 25th September
- Wednesday 26th September
- Thursday 27th September
- Friday 28th September
- Wednesday 3rd October
- Thursday 4th October
Friday 14th September
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 – 17:00 | International student essentials: Learn the essentials for settling in, about UK culture and gain practical tips and advice. | Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre |
Sunday 16th September
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 21:00 – 03:00 | Welcome to London Rave: Start your time at City with a bang and spend your first night in Leicester Square’s Zoo Bar. Tickets: £5. | Zoo Bar, Leicester Square, WC2H 7AQ |
Monday 17th September
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 – 15:00 | Mug painting: Drop in any time during the session to meet and make new friends while designing your own unique mug. | Multi-Faith Room, City Faith Centre, C146 Tait Level 1 |
| 12:00 – 15:00 | Sport in the Square: A great opportunity to meet your CitySport teams, get information on joining and bag a prize in the process. | City’s main entrance |
| 12:30 – 16:00 | Selfie tour of London: Visit London’s famous landmarks and take selfies for Instagram or friends in front of them all. Please bring your Oyster card. | Meet at the green Students’ Union hub at Northampton Square |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Speed Meets for international students: Opportunity for international students to meet their International Students’ Officer and other international students. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 19:00 – 20:30 | Women’s Basketball team trials: For returning players and those wishing to join City’s Wolfpack basketball programme. A Varsity winning team that demands respect. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
| 19:00 – 20:30 | Men’s Volleyball team trials: Promotion, Volleyball England invitee and a winner at the Varsity. City’s Volleyball programme is a powerhouse within London and nationally. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
| 20:00 – 02:00 | Welcome to City party: Grab a white T-shirt and make your mark by signing shirts and partying it up with new friends. | CityBar |
| 20:30 – 22:00 | Men’s Basketball team trials: A great opportunity to show your skills and join this fantastic team. Last year’s winners of the South-eastern Conference Cup are expecting to win again and gain promotion. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
| 20:30 – 22:00 | Women’s Volleyball team trials: Open trials for experienced players and returning players from last season’s winning team. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
Tuesday 18th September
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| From 12:00 | Find the Carrot: Keep an eye on our Instagram story for your chance to find some hidden carrots around campus and win some prizes. | @CitySU Instagram page |
| 13:00 – 16:00 | Natural History Museum trip: Enjoy a trip to the Natural History Museum. If you are brave enough you can even see the Life in the Dark exhibition. | Meet at the green Students’ Union hub at Northampton Square |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Speed Meets for female students: An opportunity for female students to meet their Women’s Officer and other students. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 17:00 – 20:00 | Tuesday movie marathon: Enjoy the cinema experience at City. The best thing is you get to vote for the film we watch on the SU Facebook page. | Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre |
| 18:00 – 21:00 | Postgraduate social: Come along and meet other postgraduates at City’s favourite local pub. | The Blacksmith & The Toffeemaker, EC1V 4PA |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Dodgeball mash-up: You know the game: dodge, duck and dive. We will mash the teams up, expect banter, fun and most of all balls. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
Wednesday 19th September
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Speed Meets for student parents: If you are a student with children, this is an opportunity for you to meet other student parents. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 12:00 – 15:00 | Teddy Bear’s Picnic: Ideal for (but not limited to) students with children. Bring them along for a fun picnic at Northampton Square. | Meet at the green Students’ Union hub at Northampton Square |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Table Tennis trial: Your chance to play the fastest indoor game and try out for City’s representative teams (male and female). Kit will be provided. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
| 13:00 –16:00 | Sky Garden view: Limited spaces available. Book your place at www.citystudents.co.uk.Spend an afternoon in London’s beautiful Sky Garden and see London’s breath-taking skyline. | Meet at the green Students’ Union hub at Northampton Square |
| 18:45 – 23:00 | Boat Ball: At this flagship event we commandeer the biggest party vessel to show London what we are made of. Remember: dress to impress. Tickets: £30 | Tower Millennium Pier, EC3N 4DT |
| 23:00 – 03:00 | Boat Ball after party: Still buzzing with energy after the Boat Ball? We have teamed up with Piccadilly Institute to make sure the fun continues. Tickets: £5 | Piccadilly Institute, Piccadilly Circus, W1J 0DA |
Thursday 20thSeptember
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Speed Meets for mature students: Don’t worry, you are not the only mature student at City. This is an opportunity to meet other mature students. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Netball taster session: City has a fantastic history in netball, appealing to all levels of play. Come along to meet the teams, play a bit of ball and make a new friend or three. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
| 18:30 – 21:00 | Rock & Roll Bingo: This is bingo with a twist. Instead of marking off numbers you mark off and sing you heart out to songs on your sheet. Free entry, £1 quiz entry fee | CityBar |
| 21:00 – 02:00 | Party at the Circus: Come and party the night away at this exclusive circus-themed night. Fancy dress is optional. Tickets: £7 | Trapeze Bar, 89 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3HX |
Friday 21stSeptember
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 – 08:30 | No Strings badminton: Enjoy early morning net action with a social, friendly session of badminton. Kit is provided. Just turn up and play. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Film Friday: Do not miss the launch of our Film Friday Club. | Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre |
| 17:00 – 20:00 | Cheerleading trials: Current national champions the Central City Allstarz are one of the strongest and friendliest Clubs at City. Try out to see if your tumbling, jumping and dance moves measure up. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Speed Meets for commuter students: If you are living at home and are worried you will miss out, come and meet other students who are also commuting. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Women’s Basketball taster session: If you are thinking about getting involved in basketball, come and play a game or two and get a sense of what City can offer in fun and flexible sport. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
| 20:00 – 23:00 | Badminton team trials: Competitive trials to join the mighty City Wolfpack badminton teams (male and female). Bring a towel, your water bottle and your game. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
| 21:00 – 03:00 | Access All Areas: End of week one party: Don’t miss the launch of our partnership with six of London’s best nightclubs. One ticket six clubs. Tickets: £5 | Start at Piccadilly Institute, Piccadilly Circus, W1J 0DA |
Saturday 22ndSeptember
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Fencing trials: Experienced male and female fencers are invited to try out for the representative teams. Weapons and equipment are available through the Club for this session. | Studio 1, CitySport |
| 13:00 – 17:00 | Trip to Covent Garden: Visit the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden and be amazed by the talented street performers before we grab some lunch. Bring your Oyster card. | Angel Tube Station |
Sunday 23rdSeptember
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Cheerleading trails: Call backs and first attempts for those who wish to be a member of CCA, City’s cheerleading squad. | Saddlers Sport Hall, CitySport |
| 12:00 | Columbia Flower Market trip: Wander down Columbia Flower Market and grab a ten foot banana tree or a bouquet of flowers. Bring your Oyster card. | Meet outside the Tait Building bus stop |
| 21:00 – 03:00 | Safari at Zoo Bar: Once you have conquered London, it’s time to return to Zoo Bar for a safari-themed night. Who will win best dressed? Tickets: £5 | Zoo Bar, Leicester Square, WC2H 7AQ |
Monday 24thSeptember
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| All day | Societies Meet and Greet Week starts: Now you have met some of your society leaders this is the chance to meet the rest. | On campus |
| 11:30 – 15:00 | Brick Lane and Old Spitalfields Market visit: Spend some time in these original East End markets and learn the history of these iconic places. Bring your Oyster card. | Meet at the green Students’ Union hub at Northampton Square |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Origami workshop: Come and learn how to make Origami animals. | CityBar |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Speed Meets for LGBT+ students: An opportunity for LGBT+ students to meet their LGBT Officer and fellow LGBT+ students. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 19:00 – 23:00 | Shisha trip: Join us for a trip to West London, chill and meet new friends. Prices to be confirmed at the venue. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
Tuesday 25thSeptember
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Music concert at The Royal Academy of Music: Do not miss this opportunity to see a free music concert at The Royal Academy of Music.Bring your Oyster card. | Meet at the green Students’ Union hub at Northampton Square |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Successful Employability with the Financial Times: Learn from experts at the Financial Times during this workshop on how to use the FT.com online tools to prepare for interviews and build employability skills. | B103, University Building |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Love your City: Show your love and get new skills; join the Sustainability team for samosas and find out about City community project teams like beekeeping, protecting our oceans, fair trade and more. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | International Students Welcome Reception: The reception is an opportunity to celebrate your arrival at City, meet key staff members and fellow international students. | Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH |
| 20:00 – 23:00 | Pub quiz and karaoke: Test your general knowledge at our quiz and sing you heart out with karaoke. Free entry, £1 quiz entry fee | CityBar |
Wednesday 26th September
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 13:00 | Observe a court case at the Old Bailey: Calling all students who are interested in law. Come and observe a live trial in the UK’s most famous court. Bring your Oyster card. | Meet at the green Students’ Union hub at Northampton Square |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Henna workshop: Get a henna tattoo on your hand while learning some techniques. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Speed Meets for students with disabilities: An opportunity for students with disabilities to meet other students with disabilities. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 20:00 – 02:00 | City SU x CitySport presents Wind-back Wednesday: Launching the first City SU x CitySport night we present our retro-sports themed event with plenty of throwback tunes. | CityBar |
Thursday 27th September
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 15:00 | Trip to the Chocolate Museum: A trip to London’s very own museum of chocolate. | Meet at the green Students’ Union hub at Northampton Square |
| 16:30 – 18:30 | Free yoga: Relax your mind and focus on inner peace at this free Yoga event hosted at the Tara Yoga Centre. | Meet at the SU Reception |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Speed Meets for BAME students: An opportunity for students from BAME heritage to network with other students and meet your BAME Officer. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 19:00 – 23:00 | ARCADE: Challenge your mates to a game. From Crash Bandicoot to Kerplunk, we have got it covered. Alcohol-free space is available upstairs. | CityBar and Courtyard Café |
Friday 28th September
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Trip to the British Museum: See a real life Egyptian mummy or explore Aztec civilisations and world history, all under one roof. | Meet at the green Students’ Union hub at Northampton Square |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning: Our first Raising and Giving event of the year. Chit chat, hot drinks and cakes, all raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donations are welcome. | Northampton Square |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Speed Meets for postgraduate students: An opportunity for postgraduates to network with other postgraduates. | Courtyard Café, Northampton Square |
| 19:00 – 23:00 | Postgraduate Social: Continue your newly-made friendships with this postgraduate social at CityBar. | CityBar |
| 21:00 – 03:00 | AAA: The Fresher’s Finale: This is the big finale before you are officially a City student. A club crawl round six of London’s best nightclubs. Tickets: £5 | Start at Piccadilly Institute, Piccadilly Circus, W1J 0DA |
Wednesday 3rd October
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 – 17:00 | International student essentials for latecomers: Learn the essentials for settling in, about UK culture and gain practical tips and advice. | Location TBC |
Thursday 4th October
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 17:00 | London tour with the Chaplaincy team: Visit three major worship centres and explore some of the diversity of culture and religion in our global city. | Outside the City Faith Centre’s quiet reflection room (CX122, Tait Level 1) |
Dates for your diary
Widening Participation Ambassador applications open
Friday 14th September 2018
Nomination for October Students’ Union elections open
Monday 17th September 2018, 12:00
Banking, Finance & Consultancy Fair
Wednesday 3rd October 2018, 14:00 – 16:30
Widening Participation Ambassador applications deadline
Friday 5th October 2018
Marketing Student Ambassadors applications deadline
Monday 8th October 2018, 17:00
Law Fair
Wednesday 10th October 2018, 14:00 – 16:30
Second-hand bike sale
Wednesday 10th October 2018, 11:00 – 15:00, outside the main Northampton Square entrance
Engineering, Science & Technology Fair
Wednesday 17th October 2018, 14:00 – 16:30
Sustainable City Week
Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November 2018
Creative Industries and Social Sciences Fair
Wednesday 7th November 2018, 14:00 – 16:30
Winter graduation ceremonies
Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd and Tuesday 29th January 2019
Summer graduation ceremonies
Monday 15th July – Wednesday 17th July 2019
Free monthly bike maintenance
Check our Travel section for more information.