The International Student Advice Team (ISAT) organises events and day trips to help you make the most of your time in Oxford and discover other places of interest in the UK. Below you will find information on all of our events and activities going on throughout the semester. We recommend checking back from time to time as we may add new activities throughout the semester. You'll also find information on our Guided Tours, these are the best way to discover the UK in a day trip - check them out!
ISAT Photo Competition - 17 October to 7 November 2023
'Something you have seen in the UK that reminds you of home'
One photograph should be submitted along with a 200 word explanation of what it was that reminded you of home and how it made you feel to isat@brookes.ac.uk by 5pm on Tuesday 7 November 2023.
Competition winners will be decided by the ISAT Team.
Prizes:
1st Prize: £40 Amazon Voucher,
2nd Prize: £20 Amazon Voucher,
3rd Prize: Oxford Souvenir.
Halloween Walking Tour of Oxford - Tuesday 31 October 2023
When: Tuesday 31 October 2023 - Tours at 19.00 and 20.30
Price: £2
Booking: Booking essential. Please visit our online shop to book your space on one of the Halloween tours. Tickets will be available from 1 October 2023. Please make sure you select the correct tour time.
Our tour guide Rob, will take you through 1,000 years of gruesome Oxford History. You’ll hear about murderers, ghosts and body snatchers, in the creepiest, darkest streets and alleyways of the medieval City. A fun introduction to Hallowe’en in Oxford.
Tour will last approximately 1 hour. Meeting point details will be shared with students who have successfully registered.
Cream Tea for International Students' Day - Thursday 16 November 2023
When: Thursday 16 November 2023 17.00 to 19.00
Price: £2
Location : Headington Campus - full details will be provided upon booking
Booking: Booking required. Please visit our online shop, tickets will be available from Monday 16 October 2023.
Join us for a British 'Cream Tea' to celebrate International Students' Day. An opportunity to socialise with other international students and experience a very British tradition of Tea and Scones with Jam and Cream!
Christmas 'Crafternoon' - Thursday 30 November 2023
When: Thursday 30 November 2023 - Drop in any time between 13.00-16.00
Price: FREE EVENT
Location: Student Central 4, JHBB
Booking: No booking necessary. Please note - you may be asked to come back later if the room has reached capacity.
Join us for an afternoon of Christmas craft activities. You'll be able to make your own Christmas crafts to take away with you whilst you enjoy a luxury hot chocolate and festive treat! This event is free of charge and you can pop in at any time between 13.00-16.00.
Christmas Party - Thursday 7 December 2023
When: Thursday 7 December 2023 - from 18:00
Price: £20
Location: Oxford. Full details will be provided upon booking.
Booking: Booking essential. Please visit our online shop, tickets are now available.
Join the ISAT Team for an evening of Christmas festivities. Experience a traditional British Christmas dinner whilst socialising with other International Students as well as the International Student support staff. There'll be plenty of food and maybe even a visit from someone quite special...!
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