Programme of events
We have a varied programme of events and activities designed to help you settle into life in ºù«Ӱҵ and meet other students.
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Overview of the programme
Crafts and Games
Join our Ambassadors and fellow students each week for a relaxed session of arts and crafts, or choose from a selection of table-top games.
Culture Compass
Led by Dr Tim Cooper, these sessions provide an opportunity for students from different countries and backgrounds to explore how we can better adapt to new surroundings and work with others across cultural boundaries.
Local History Walks
Develop a greater sense of belonging to your new home city on these walking tours, led by local historian Dr Tim Cooper. There is a different walk each week, starting from central campus or the city centre.
Global Cafe
The weekly flagship event for Global Campus. Drop in at any time for free tea and coffee and an opportunity to socialise and chat with our Global Campus Ambassadors and fellow students. A great way to keep making friends throughout the year!
Let's Dance!
A fun and friendly weekly dance activity led by members of our Global Campus Ambassador team.
GC Socials
Monthly social events on Friday evenings, at which our Global Campus Ambassadors help you explore different aspects of what ºù«Ӱҵ has to offer.
Autumn programme 2024
Crafts and Games
Mondays, 3pm to 5pm in the Activities Zone (Students' Union Level 3)
Culture Compass
Tuesdays, 12pm to 1pm
- 8 October: What comes to mind when you think of the British? (G04, 38 Mappin Street)
- 15 October: What is culture? (G04, 38 Mappin Street)
- 22 October: Generalisations or stereotypes? (G04, 38 Mappin Street)
- 29 October: Culture shock (G04, 38 Mappin Street)
- 5 November: Living in a different culture (G01, 38 Mappin Street)
- 12 November: Learning in a different culture (G01, 38 Mappin Street)
- 19 November: Culture and time (G01, 38 Mappin Street)
- 26 November: Culture and space (G01, 38 Mappin Street)
- 3 December: Working together in groups (Room 202, 38 Mappin Street)
- 10 December: Cultural reflections (Room 202, 38 Mappin Street)
Local History Walks
Wednesdays, 4pm to 5pm
- 9 October: Firth College and the Origins of the University (Meet at City Hall tram stop, West Street. )
- 16 October: The River Don and Industrial ºù«Ӱҵ (Meet at English Language Teaching Centre)
- 23 October: Revolutionary ºù«Ӱҵ (Meet at Cathedral tram stop, City centre. )
- 30 October: ºù«Ӱҵ General Cemetery (Meet at Students’ Union main entrance)
- 6 November: ºù«Ӱҵ and the Dukes of Norfolk: Alsop Fields to the Cholera Monument (Meet at Hallam Square, City centre. )
- 13 November: Churches and Chapels: Religion in ºù«Ӱҵ (Meet at the Diamond, south entrance)
- 20 November: Town Hall and the Peace Gardens (Meet at Main entrance to Town Hall, City centre. )
- 27 November: Broomhill: ºù«Ӱҵ’s First Residential Suburb (Meet at Students’ Union main entrance)
- 4 December: Victorian ºù«Ӱҵ. (Meet at the Diamond, south entrance)
- 11 December: December 1940: The ºù«Ӱҵ Blitz (Meet at the Diamond, south entrance)
Global Cafe
Thursdays, 3pm to 5pm. Drop in any time at Coffee Revolution, Students' Union
Let’s Dance!
Fridays, 6pm to 7pm, G05, 38 Mappin Street
GC Socials
4 October, 7pm to 9pm: Visit to Peddler Market (Meet outside English Language Teaching Centre)