Things to do on campus
Goldsmiths hosts a wealth of events on campus ranging from high-profile lectures from visiting guests to cutting-edge electronic music. Look at the online events calendar for College events and the Students’ Union web site at www.goldsmithssu.org for activities and events organised by the Students’ Union.
Relax in the Students’ Union
The Students’ Union is a hub of activity night or day. During the day the common room on the first floor offers a place to relax and unwind. You can buy food or non-alcoholic drink from the vegetarian coffee bar, although you don’t have to buy anything to use the space. There are comfy chairs and books and magazines available, plus occasional entertainment. It’s an ideal place to relax between classes.
During the evening, the focus switches to the Stretch – the Students’ Union’s bar and venue located on the second floor. It hosts diverse events across the year organised by full-time entertainments staff, students and external promoters. With a combined capacity of 1,000, the Stretch is fully equipped with the latest sound and lighting equipment making it the ideal venue for gigs, club nights or anything else that takes your fancy.
Concerts and recitals
The Department of Music promotes a series of concerts, recitals and lecture tours throughout the year, both in the College and at other London venues. In addition to the resident ensembles, visitors are invited to participate during the season. A wide variety of musical styles are represented, from early music, the Goldsmiths Sinfonia, Chamber Choir, Wind Band and Big Band, right up to the cutting-edge music of the Contemporary Music Ensemble, soundscapes from the Electronic Music Studios and the Popular Music Vocal Group. All events are advertised on the online events calendar.
Degree shows
Goldsmiths is well known for its degree shows (undergraduate and postgraduate) from a range of disciplines including Art Psychotherapy, Design, Drama, Media and Communications, Music, Photography and Art, which are normally held between June and August. These exhibitions show students’ final pieces of work; some of the work may be for sale. Visit www.gold.ac.uk/degree-shows.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the theatre
There is a varied programme of performances, events and installations organised by the Department of Drama throughout the year. These will either be by students as part of their degree programme or as extra-curricular activity, or by professional performers or companies. Events are advertised online www.gold.ac.uk/events.
The Students’ Union G-Shop is located in the Richard Hoggart Building, next to Loafers Café. It is the best place to pick up discounted newspapers, magazines, snacks, confectionary, chilled drinks, sandwiches, essential stationery supplies, and Fairtrade, organic, and ethically sourced products.
Grab a bite to eat
Goldsmiths operates three catering outlets in the Richard Hoggart Building – the refectory, Tastte and Loafers Café. All three outlets use Fairtrade tea, coffee and sugar.
The refectory offers hot meals, including the special-offer ‘meal of the day’, soup, pizzas, salads and sandwiches. All the food is cooked fresh that day, overseen by the Head Chef, and produce is locally sourced wherever possible. Menus for the following week are published online under the ‘campus life’ link on Student Gold. The refectory is open from 11.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time, although there is access throughout the day and evening to the vending machines that are housed in the refectory.
The Tastte outlet is also housed within the refectory area and is open from 9am to 4.30pm on weekdays during term time, selling pre-wrapped sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and a range of snacks.
Loafers Café serves breakfast from 8.30am and is open right through ‘til 8.30pm, Monday to Fridays during term time. There is also a smaller service on Saturdays from 9am-2pm. As well as hot and cold drinks, Loafers specialises in freshly made sandwiches, home-made soup, pizza, salad and jacket potatoes, plus sweet muffins and cookies.
The ‘Loafers Pod’ is an extra take away area situated just outside Loafers Café where you can pick up a hot drink during term time between 10am and 4.30pm.
Take care of your finances
The College has a branch of NatWest bank on campus (Room 120, Richard Hoggart Building). The counter opening times are between 11am and 2pm. You’ll need to have your Goldsmiths Card to use this service. There’s a cashpoint machine in the corridor, which is open during the Richard Hoggart Building opening hours.
The counter staff are able to help with most student enquiries however if you’d like to see the bank’s student services manager, you can make an appointment in the branch or by telephone (020 8276 4420). Appointments do not need to be during counter opening hours and can be arranged at times to fit around your schedule.
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