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Mon 5th January

A student speaks to a staff member Book your Right to Study appointment
5th January 9:30am - 9th January 3:30pm
Beale Room, Aston Webb Building
If you require immigration permissions to study in the UK, you will need to attend an in-person Right to study check. Book your appointment now, and start uploading your documents online.

Fri 9th January

Paintbrushes in a glass jar Paint & Sip: Mason jar mixer
3pm - 5pm
Infusion, Vale Village
Join Residence Life for our first event of the year! To welcome our new arrivals, we're hosting a paint and sip event with drinks and mason jars you can decorate, all completely free for students in UoB or partner accommodation.

Mon 12th January

A student speaks to a staff member Book your Right to Study appointment
12th January 9:30am - 16th January 3:30pm
Beale Room, Aston Webb Building
If you require immigration permissions to study in the UK, you will need to attend an in-person Right to study check. Book your appointment now, and start uploading your documents online.

Tue 13th January

A campus tour group at the base of Old Joe Campus tour for new students
11am - noon
Meet at Old Joe
New students in January are invited to join a campus tour with one of our current students. Whether you're with us for a semester or a whole programme, discover your new campus, find your way and start settling into student life. Book your place now.
A campus tour group leaves university centre Campus tour for new students
1pm - 2pm
Meet at Old Joe
New students in January are invited to join a campus tour with one of our current students. Whether you're with us for a semester or a whole programme, discover your new campus, find your way and start settling into student life. Book your place now.

Wed 14th January

A campus tour group at the campus bike shop Campus tour for new students
11am - noon
Meet at Old Joe
New students in January are invited to join a campus tour with one of our current students. Whether you're with us for a semester or a whole programme, discover your new campus, find your way and start settling into student life. Book your place now.
A campus tour group outside the Guild of Students Campus tour for new students
1pm - 2pm
Meet at Old Joe
New students in January are invited to join a campus tour with one of our current students. Whether you're with us for a semester or a whole programme, discover your new campus, find your way and start settling into student life. Book your place now.
Two students speak to a staff member at an information stand January Welcome Fair
1pm - 5pm
On campus
New students joining in January are invited to meet the teams and departments here to support you as you start your studies with us! Drop-in throughout the afternoon, no booking required.
A student in an audience smiles January Welcome Address
2pm - 3pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
We're delighted to welcome our January cohorts to campus! Join Jon Elsmore, Director of Student Affairs, and his guest speakers for your formal Welcome to the university, with lots of useful information and an interactive Q&A.

Thu 15th January

A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
2pm - 3:30pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Head to the Wellbeing Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!

Mon 19th January

A student speaks to a staff member Book your Right to Study appointment
19th January 9:30am - 23rd January 1:30pm
Beale Room, Aston Webb Building
If you require immigration permissions to study in the UK, you will need to attend an in-person Right to study check. Book your appointment now, and start uploading your documents online.

Tue 20th January

Three students look at a stall together under a gazebo Guild of Students Refreshers' Fair
11am - 4pm
Guild of Students
Head to the Guild to meet popular brands and enjoy free gifts at our Refreshers Fair, take part in student group give it a go activity, and ask questions at our Housing Fair. Drop-in to discover (or remind yourself) what the Guild has to offer!

Wed 21st January

A black and white border collie Wellbeing Café
4pm - 7pm
Social Space, Chamberlain
Unwind with Residence Life: there'll be yoga, Pets as Therapy dogs, fridge magnets to decorate, free hot drinks and biscuits, a Chill Out zone, and of course, our friendly Residence Life team to chat to! Free for all in UoB or partner accommodation.
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