Activities for new arrivals

When: Friday1 September 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm (UK time)

Where: online on zoom - Click here to join the online Zoom session. You don't need to register for a Zoom account to join.

Booking: No booking is required 

Are you a student from the EU joining in September 2023? Take part in this online workshop to get useful information about travelling to the UK, support available and to learn about your responsibilities if studying on a student visa. 

When: Daily from 10:00 to 15:00 from  Saturday 16 September 2023 to Wednesday 20 September 2023

Location: The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building (JHBB), Headington Campus

The International Student Meeting point (ISMP) is a help desk for new international students, Our International Student Advisers and International Student Helpers are here to answer any questions you have. Come and see us to join one of our free tours, learn about our events, get a map of the city, pick up a SIM card, or just to have a chat.

When: Daily at 11:00 and 13:00 from Saturday 16 September 2023 to Wednesday 20 September 2023

Meeting point: International Student Meeting Point (ISMP) - Forum - JHBB, Headington campus 

Booking: No booking is required however, please note that we have limited capacity (first come first served basis), so please make sure you arrive on time to join.

Headington Campus tours for international students. The tours will be led by our International Student Helpers and will last approximately 1 hour.

When: Daily at 14:00 from Saturday 16 September 2023 to Wednesday 20 September 2023

Meeting point: International Student Meeting Point (ISMP) at 13.30 or Carfax Tower, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ET  at 14.00

Booking: No booking is required however, please note that we have limited capacity (first come first served basis), so please make sure you arrive on time to join. The event is free of charge. 

Join us for a tour of the city centre to explore Oxford, find out information about shops and points of interest and to make friends. Tours will last approximately 1 hour. 

When:  from 10:00 to 12:00 on Sunday 17 September 2023

Location: JHBB 408, John Henry Brookes Building (JHBB), Headington Campus

Booking: No booking is required however, please note that we have limited capacity (first come first served basis), so please make sure you arrive on time. The event is free of charge.

Take part in a fun quiz with other new international students over breakfast! We will provide hot drinks, juice and pastries.

When: from 17:30 to 19:30 on Thursday 21 September 2023

Location: The Terrace, John Henry Brookes Building (level 1), Headington Campus

Booking: No booking is required however, please note that we have limited capacity (first come first served basis), so please make sure you arrive on time to join. The event is free of charge.

Time to relax and make friends! Join the International Student Advice Team and Student Helpers for a quiz (with free food and prizes).

When: 14:00 on Friday 22 September 2023

Meeting point: Martyr’s Memorial, 13 Magdalen Street, Oxford OX1 3AE

Booking: No booking is required however, please note that we have limited capacity (first come first served basis), so please make sure you arrive on time to join. The event is free of charge.

Join Rob, our amazing tour guide, for a walking tour of historic Oxford and its colleges. Tours last approximately 1 hour. 

When: Saturday 23 September 2023

Price: £13

Meeting point: Rob, our tour guide, will meet you at the London Victoria Rail Station bus stop at 11.30am (UK time)

Meeting time: 11:30am (UK time)

Booking: Booking required. The link to book your place will be available in our online shop from 11 September 2023.

Join this guided walking tour of London to discover some of the most famous landmarks of the UK's capital city! Our tour guide Rob will share some fascinating stories with you, and tell you about London's history as you walk past: Buckingham Palace, St James’ Park, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Whitehall, Downing Street, Horse Guards parade, Trafalgar Square and South Bank.

Schedule:

The exact schedule will be confirmed by Rob on the day. Students who wish to stay in London can check our Things to do in London page for suggestions of things to do after the tour.

Transport: 

Please note that you need to organise and pay for your own transport to and from London. We recommend that you book an early coach or train, as there may be delays during your journey. If you have a lot of spare time in London before the start of the tour, you can grab a coffee or go for a wander around the area.