Welcome Week Timetable
Hello SIMMIE!
Your first week on campus begins on Monday 19 January 2026. Please note, some programmes do have earlier start dates, we have provided these below.
We’re excited to welcome you to our university community. Welcome Week is designed to help you settle in, meet others, and find your way around, and will include a mix of academic and social activities.
Your first week of welcome activities and events is usually the same week as your .
Make sure you go to a Student Essentials session which is happening on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, but otherwise see what takes your fancy. If you're joining activities organised by the Student Union, don't forget to for details.
Below is an outline of what you can expect from the week. We’re finalising a few details, so stay tuned!
Timetable
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Get to know our teams
Meet your Student Union VP's and Sabbs on Monday 19 January, and our friendly Student Services team on Wednesday 21 January.
Stay active
Les Mills fitness classes and SIMMS Active sessions - make new friends, join friendly matches of football, basketball, badminton, or netball.
Be creative
Relax, bring your friends or make new ones with our ‘Hangout and Paint’ session on Thursday 22 January.
Join social events
Faculty socials, karaoke, board games night, and Refreshers Fayre - take your pick or join as many as you want.
