Welcome programme
Get to know Bristol and meet other Study Abroad students at our welcome events. Designed to make you feel at home from the moment you arrive, we offer a diverse range of activities and workshops for new students joining us in September and January.
Welcome programme: 17 January to 28 January
Events are open to all Study Abroad students. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register when bookings open. Click on the event titles below to learn more.
Study Abroad (General Pathway) Orientation
17 Jan 2024 | 9.30am – 12pm | Arts Complex B.H05 Lecture Theatre
This mandatory orientation session will welcome you to Bristol. The session is being held in person and will prepare you for the start of teaching the following week.
Please note, booking is not required for this session as attendance is mandatory.
Study Abroad (Subject Pathway) Orientation
17 Jan 2024 | 1:30pm – 3pm | Arts Complex B.H05 Lecture Theatre
This mandatory session will welcome you to Bristol. The session is being held in person and will prepare you for student life in Bristol.
Please note, you will also be invited to a welcome session in your host academic department during the first week of term. Booking is not required for this session as attendance is mandatory.
Study Abroad Quiz social
18 Jan or 19 Jan 2024 | 5:30pm – 7pm | Global Lounge
Join us for a fun social event to meet other Study Abroad students and enjoy a quiz and pizza!
This event is free to attend. We will be running two events to ensure as many students as possible can attend. Please only register for one of the events - either 18 January or 19 January.
Day trip: Bath
20 Jan 2024 | 10am – 6pm
Join the Bristol Inbound team on an exciting day trip to historic city of Bath – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tickets cost £33. The ticket price includes transport (from Bristol to Bath and back from Bath to Bristol), a guided city tour and entrance to the Roman Baths. Booked independently this trip would cost a minimum of £49.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Study Abroad Monday Meetup: Mug painting
22 Jan 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Global Lounge
Join our regular Monday Meetup - a space to meet with other Study Abroad students whilst enjoying a range of fun (and free) activities, including crafts, film nights and board games.
This meetup, we will be showing you how to decorate your own mug! All materials will be provided for free so you can personalise a mug to use throughout the semester.
This event is free to attend. Availability is limited and booking is essential to guarantee your place.
Discover St Nicholas Market
24 Jan 2024 | 1pm – 4pm
Discover the secrets of St Nicholas market by joining the Bristol Inbound team for a guided tour of market and the impressive underground WW2 Air Raid Shelter.
This is a great way to explore Bristol with new friends, whilst learning some history along the way!
Tickets cost £3. Booked independently this ticket would cost you a minimum of £14.
Availability is limited and booking is essential to guarantee your place.
Sporting Series: Rugby
27 Jan 2024 | 2pm | Ashton Gate Stadium
Bristol Bears vs Bath Rugby
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of British sports culture as you join an epic showdown between the Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby! Whether you're a rugby enthusiast, a seasoned player, or a newcomer, this match promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Tickets cost £18. Booked independently this ticket would cost a minimum of £38.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.