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. Welcome Party
Sunday, 20 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. The Beatles Dub Club will be showcasing a magical mystery tour of big hits to welcome you to Liverpool like you’ve never heard it before. There’s a free bus service running from Greenbank, starting at 7:30pm and a pre-meet event to make some friends before you all head into the party together. This is a free, non-ticketed event.
2. Big Pub Quiz
Monday, 21 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 £5 and will be available on the door only.
3. The Big Freshers Icebreaker presented by FOOTASYLUM
Tuesday, 22 September, from 10pm – 3am, Mountford Hall
The Big Freshers Icebreaker offers something everyone can enjoy. Even if big parties and drinking are not be your thing, Icebreaker is all about making friends as you go a series of social challenges, while enjoying live performances and great giveaways. This sells out every year, so grab your tickets now.
4. Bongo’s Bingo
Wednesday, 23 September, from 6pm – midnight, Mountford Hall
It’s the usual Bongo’s Bingo, but a student special! Raving, cheesy tunes, hilarious antics and, of course, bingo are guaranteed. Grab your tickets over at the Bongo’s Bingo website!
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5. Open Sports Day
Wednesday, 23 September, from 10am – 4pm, Active Liverpool
Tour the sports centre, meet the team, win some freebies and sign up to the Active 9 membership offer!
6. Welcome Fair Day 1
Thursday, 24 September, from 9:30am – 4pm (quiet hour 9:30am – 10:30am), Mountford Hall
It’s not a Welcome Week without a Welcome Fair and here you get 2 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.
7. Welcome Fair Day 2
Friday, 25 September, from 9:30am – 4pm, quiet hour (9:30am – 10:30am), Mountford Hall
Get yourself back to the Guild on Friday for day 2 of your Welcome Fair for the perfect chance to make new friends at our Societies Fair, hear about the events they’ve got planned for the year and grab even more freebies!
8. Sports Fair
Thursday, 24 September and Friday, 25 September, from 10am – 4pm
An great opportunity to meet Active Liverpool’s sports clubs, sign up to trials and find out about fun social events.
9. Welcome Talks
Monday, 21 September to Friday, 25 September, times and venues vary
Get an official welcome to the University of Liverpool from your faculty team in one of a our Welcome Talks. We look forward to introducing you to the history and the future of your faculty, and to the many services that the University has to offer.
10. Abercromby Wellbeing Zone
Monday, 21 September, from 10am – 4pm, Abercromby Square
Come along to 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 our University’s health partners, and make new friends. You can also kick back and relax in one of the many seating areas we’ll have set up, and enjoy live music from 11am to 2pm Monday to Thursday.
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11. Discover the Art of Campus Life
Monday, 21 September, from 2pm – 3pm and Thursday, 24 September, from 11am – 12 noon, VG&M
Start your university journey with a fresh perspective! Join the friendly team from the Victoria Gallery & Museum (VG&M) for a guided art tour around campus. You’ll uncover hidden gems and striking sculptures by renowned artists like Barbara Hepworth and local talent Sean Rice. It’s the perfect way to explore your new surroundings, soak in some culture, and make new friends.
