Welcome Week 2026

Worcester Welcome

• 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• firstpoint, St John's Campus

Your Worcester journey begins here! Meet new people, explore campus, enjoy a BBQ, and unwind at The Hangar bar.

Welcome Party

• 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• The Hangar, St John's Campus

Kick-start your Welcome Festival with our Welcome Party in The Hangar. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.

Welcome Brunch

• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Hastings Café, City Campus and Peirson Building, St John's Campus

Join us for a relaxed Welcome Brunch! Enjoy hot drinks, tasty breakfast baps, meet new friends, and chat with staff about settling into uni life.

Board Game Café

• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Hastings Café, City Campus

Need a break from the buzz? Head to Hastings Café on City Campus for a chilled afternoon of board games, drinks, and good company. Bring your mates or meet new ones!

Film Night

• 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• The Hangar, St John's Campus

We’ll be showing some great films on our big screen, So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the latest blockbusters to hit the silver screen.

Campus Tours

• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• St John's Campus, City Campus, Severn Campus

Join one of our campus tours and get to know your surroundings before teaching begins.

Fancy a Cuppa

• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• firstpoint, St John's Campus

Our "Fancy a Cuppa?" event is a fantastic way to meet fellow students and connect with our dedicated support staff in a relaxed atmosphere.

Mamma Mia Karaoke

• 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• The Hangar, St John's Campus

We’re bringing the vibes with our Karaoke Night, featuring a little 70s disco twist!

Fancy a Cuppa

• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• firstpoint, St John's Campus

Our "Fancy a Cuppa?" event is a fantastic way to meet fellow students and connect with our dedicated support staff in a relaxed atmosphere.

Games Night

• 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• The Hangar, St John's Campus

Join us for the launch of our new weekly Pub Games Night in The Hangar! We’ve got darts, pool, and table tennis, and everything will be free to play all night long.

Welcome Fair

• 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• University Arena, Severn Campus

Your Worcester experience starts here! Meet the SU, clubs, societies & Uni teams at the Welcome Fair. Discover how to get involved and grab some great freebies!

Severn Campus Tour

• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• University Arena, Severn Campus

Get to know Severn Campus, home to Worcester's health, wellbeing and sport facilities, and find your way around before teaching begins.

Fancy a Cuppa

• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• firstpoint, St John's Campus

Our "Fancy a Cuppa?" event is a fantastic way to meet fellow students and connect with our dedicated support staff in a relaxed atmosphere.

Worcester Wednesday

• 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• The Hangar, St John's Campus

The Hangar is your starting point for the biggest and best student night in Worcester. Join us for the return of Worcester Wednesday before you head out to continue the fun.

Fancy a Cuppa

• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• firstpoint, St John's Campus

Our "Fancy a Cuppa?" event is a fantastic way to meet fellow students and connect with our dedicated support staff in a relaxed atmosphere.

The Big Quiz

• 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• The Hangar, St John's Campus

We’re kicking off our weekly Quiz Nights with the return of the Big Quiz this Welcome Festival!

Campus Tours

• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• St John's Campus, City Campus, Severn Campus

Join one of our campus tours and get to know your surroundings before teaching begins.

Fun Fair Friday

• 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Sport Centre, St John's Campus

Blow off some steam and join our fun experts as we take over the University Sports Centre with our massive inflatable obstacle course and games.

Crafternoon

• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• The Hanger, St John's Campus

The Crafternoon is a relaxed, creative drop-in event for any student who enjoys making things, meeting new friends, or just wants to add a personal touch to their new home.

Bottomless Brunch and Welcome Festival After Party

• 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• The Hangar, St John's Campus

We’re ending Welcome Festival in style with our Bottomless Brunch, followed by our Welcome Festival After Party.