Welcome Week is just around the corner and to help you avoid missing some of the highlights of your first couple of weeks on campus, we’re sharing a handy list of activities and events we think you’ll want to know about.
Tickets for Guild events are now on sale and can you find out more on their website.
Ready for our countdown? Here we go…
1. Get Ready: International Student Early Welcome Discover Day
Friday, 12 September, from 10am – 3pm, Central Teaching Hub
We have opened up the Here to Help Hub early to support International Students in completing your e-visa and collecting your student cards before the busy Welcome Week kicks in. With university teams including IT, libraries, the Guild and Sport on hand to answer your questions, the Get Ready session will be open to all new international students to ease you in to your new University.
2. Welcome Party
Sunday, 14 September, from 8pm – midnight in Mountford Hall
Join your Guild of Students for their annual Welcome Party! It’s the perfect way to kickstart your Welcome Week. Acts include DJ Jimmy and The Ibiza Project with classic house music, to 90’s and 00’s tunes. There’s a free bus service running from Greenbank, starting at 7:30pm and a pre-meet event to meet other students before you all head into the party together. This is a free, non-ticketed event.
3. Big Pub Quiz
Monday, 15 September, from 7pm-9pm, Mountford Hall
Fancy an early test of your general knowledge skills? Billed as the most important quiz you’ll do at university, there’s prizes to be won in the Guild’s Big Pub Quiz. There’s also a pre-meet if you’d like to go to the quiz but don’t want to walk in by yourself. Tickets are on sale now.
4. Silent Disco @ the VGM
Tuesday, 16 September, 2pm – 4 pm, Victoria Gallery & Museum
Since 1892, University of Liverpool students have used our lecture theatre to host elaborate soirees and music events. Fast forward to 2025 and enjoy some Tuesday afternoon tunes as we host our own modern version of a Silent Soiree… better known as a Silent Disco!
Pop on your headphones and travel in our musical time machine back to the 90s, naughties and beyond. Find out more and how to book tickets here.
5. Famous First Words
Tuesday, 16 September, from 7pm – 11am Mountford Hall
A karaoke night with a twist! The Guild presents: Famous First Words. Whether you’re a karaoke fanatic or just want a funny night with great tunes. For a lore the flat will talk about for months, this isn’t one to miss. There’s also a pre-meet if you’d like to go to the quiz but don’t want to walk in by yourself. Tickets on sale now.
6. Bongo’s Bingo
Wednesday, 17 September, from 6pm-midnight, Mountford Hall
It’s the usual Bongo’s Bingo, but it’s a student special! Expect bingo, rave, cheesy tunes and hilarious antics are guaranteed. Grab your tickets over at the Bongo’s Bingo website!
7. Welcome Fair Day One
Thursday, 18 September, from 9am – 4pm (quiet hour 9am – 10 am), Mountford Hall
It’s not a Welcome Week without a Welcome Fair, and this year you get two days of action. Thursday’s fair is all about meeting your favourite student brands, bagging loads of freebies and getting to know the Guild. It’s not to be missed.
8. Welcome Fair Day Two
Friday, 19 September, from 9am – 4pm, quiet hour (9am – 10 am), Mountford Hall
Get yourself back to the Guild on Friday for day two of your Welcome Fair and meet all your societies, hear about what they’ve got planned for the year and grab even more freebies!
9. Welcome Talks
Monday, 15 September and Tuesday, 16 September, various times at Mountford Hall
Get an official welcome to the University of Liverpool from your faculty team in one of a series of Welcome Talks we’re running in Mountford Hall. We look forward to introducing you to the history and the future of your faculty, and to the many services that the University, the Guild and their partners have on offer.
10. Wellbeing Zone
Monday, 15 September to Wednesday, 17 September, from 9am – 4pm, Abercromby Square
Call past Abercromby Square in the heart of the University’s campus to make the most of our Wellbeing Zone. You will be able to sign up to the Brownlow Health GP surgery, chat to health practitioners, money advice and guidance experts and cultural partners. You can also kickback and relax in one of the many seating areas we’ll have set up, and enjoy live music from 11am to 2pm Monday to Wednesday.
11. Part-time Jobs Fair
Tuesday 30th September, from 11am – 2pm, Mountford Hall
On the lookout for some part-time work? Our jobs fair will showcase on-campus and local opportunities, with jobs at the University plus other employers including Liverpool Football Club as well as bars, hotels, tutoring, and at the Guild. Career Coaches will also be there to help you identify opportunities suitable for you and explain how careers can help you throughout your time at the University.
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Everything you need to know about Welcome
There’s plenty to keep on top of while you get ready to join us this September. Remember, all the important information you need to access before you arrive is available on our welcome webpages and via the links below.
We will be in regular contact with you over the next few weeks, so keep an eye on your emails; we’re looking forward to seeing you soon!