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Welcome week timetable

Along with Goldsmiths Students Union, we've arranged activities for you to get to know Goldsmiths and your fellow students.

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You need to book tickets for some activities. Click on the activity title for more information.

Saturday 19 September

Time Session
7pm–3am Lights Out: Neon Club Night
RISE SU Bar (map)

Lights Out: Neon Club Night

RISE SU Bar (map)

Dance. Glow. Repeat.

Get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable night at our Lights Out Club Night! We’re turning up the fun and transforming the dance floor into a glowing paradise. Don’t hold back—grab those glow sticks, rock your brightest neon outfit, and let the good vibes flow!

Tickets for sale here.

Sunday 20 September

Time Session
8pm–12am Games Night
RISE (SU Bar) (map)

Games Night

RISE (SU Bar) (map)

Give your self a little break before the big week ahead and come play some games!

Revealing your competitive side is a great way to get to know your new flatmates. We've got FIFA, Mario Kart and more, or maybe you just fancy a couple of games of pool or some table tennis. 

Come along and show us your skills!

What to expect:

  • Mario Kart
  • Fifa 
  • Mortal Combat
  • Need for Speed 
  • Table Football 
  • Table Tennis
  • Giant Jenga
  • Pool competition
  • and more!

Tickets for sale here.

Monday 21 September

Time Session
11am–12pm General Induction
PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

General Induction

PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
12pm–1pm Library and Study Skills Workshop
PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Library and Study Skills Workshop

PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
2pm–3pm Careers Workshop
PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Careers Workshop

PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
4pm–5pm Care-experienced and Estranged Students Pizza Meet-Up
RHB 120, Richard Hoggart Building (map)

Care-experienced and Estranged Students Pizza Meet-Up

RHB 120, Richard Hoggart Building (map)

More information about this social will be shared shortly.
3pm–4pm Snapshot Soft Skills
RHB 120, Richard Hoggart Building (map)

Snapshot Soft Skills

RHB 120, Richard Hoggart Building (map)

Come along and learn some new skills with the Student Engagement Team. Pick up tips and strategies that will make your life as a student here at Goldsmiths easier and more productive. Enjoy a relaxed and chilled out session. Make friends with fellow students. Get ready for the new year. No tickets or booking needed. Skills to be covered include - presenting, researching, time-management, creative writing and more.
5pm–7pm Postgrad Prosecco
RISE (SU Bar) (map)

Postgrad Prosecco

RISE (SU Bar) (map)

Grab a glass of fizz (or three…)

We know that postgraduate students drink more than just coffee! Get to know your fellow postgrads at our ever-popular Postgrad Prosecco.

Your £5 ticket includes your first two glasses of fizz - and of course, non-alcoholic alternatives will be available. 

On the day, tickets will be £6.50 on a first-come, first-served basis; to guarantee your space, please book in advance.

Check out the event page here.
8.30pm–2am So F*cking Goldsmiths - Open Mic
RISE (SU Bar) (map)

So F*cking Goldsmiths - Open Mic

RISE (SU Bar) (map)

If you’ve ever wanted to take the stage, now’s your chance.

Join the SU for "So F*cking Goldsmiths," open mic night, where you take centre stage!

Whether you want to showcase your talent or cheer them on, it’s going to be a night to remember.

What to expect:

  • from 8.30pm - Musical Theatre Society Takeover & Open Mic
  • from 11pm - DJ Takeover

 

Find out more about the event here.

Tuesday 22 September

Time Session
10am–11am Disabled Students' Breakfast
Cinema Cafe, Richard Hoggart Building (map)

Disabled Students' Breakfast

Cinema Cafe, Richard Hoggart Building (map)

Catch up and find out all the information you need at our disabled students' meet up!

The Disabled Students' Breakfast Meetup will take place in the Cinema Cafe of the Richard Hoggard Building (RHB).

This event will be a great opportunity during Welcome Week to make friends and find out more information about the support that Goldsmiths offers for disabled students.

You'll have an opportunity to meet our support services and other disabled students whilst munching on a tasty free breakfast!

 

This event is free to attend.
11am–12pm Accommodation and Res Life Workshop
PSH 314, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Accommodation and Res Life Workshop

PSH 314, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

  More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
1pm–2pm An introduction to the GEM Network
SU Lounge (map)

An introduction to the GEM Network

SU Lounge (map)

 More information will be shared about this event shortly.
2pm–3pm DSA and RASA Workshop
PSH 314, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

DSA and RASA Workshop

PSH 314, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
7.30pm–4am Trashy Tuesday: Welcome Week Special
RISE (SU Bar) (map)

Trashy Tuesday: Welcome Week Special

RISE (SU Bar) (map)

Join the SU for the trashiest event of welcome week you’ll love.

Our hostess, Juxtapose, will take you through the most outrageous quiz in SE London and put your knowledge to the test. 

Once you’ve flexed those mental muscles, it’s time to grab the mic and become a karaoke superstar!

And to finish off the night, our DJ will play the best cheesy feel-good tracks to keep you dancing all night.

 

Tickets can be found here.

Wednesday 23 September

Time Session
10am–11am Postgraduate Coffee Morning
Cinema Café (map)

Postgraduate Coffee Morning

Cinema Café (map)

  More information will be shared about this social shortly.
11am–12pm General Induction
PSH LKJ, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

General Induction

PSH LKJ, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
12pm–1pm Cost of living and financial support workshop
PSH LKJ, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Cost of living and financial support workshop

PSH LKJ, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
1pm–2pm Academic Culture Shock: A guide for International Students
PSH 314, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Academic Culture Shock: A guide for International Students

PSH 314, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)
  More information will be shared about this event shortly.
2pm–3pm Wellbeing Support Workshop
PSH 314, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Wellbeing Support Workshop

PSH 314, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)
  More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
3pm–4pm Sip and Paint
College Green (map)

Sip and Paint

College Green (map)

Paint together and meet other mature students this Welcome Week!

Join us for our Sip & Paint event, where you’ll have the chance to unwind with a brush in one hand and a drink in the other. No artistic experience needed. This is all about having fun, expressing yourself, and meeting fellow students at Goldsmiths. All materials will be provided, along with light refreshments including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. 

This event is free to attend.
6pm–7pm GEM Students Social
SU Event Space (map)

GEM Students Social

SU Event Space (map)

 More information will be shared about this social shortly.

Thursday 24 September

Time Session
10am–11am Library and Study Skills Workshop
PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Library and Study Skills Workshop

PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
11am–12pm Snapshot Soft Skills
RHB 120, Richard Hoggart Building (map)

Snapshot Soft Skills

RHB 120, Richard Hoggart Building (map)

Come along and learn some new skills with the Student Engagement Team. Pick up tips and strategies that will make your life as a student here at Goldsmiths easier and more productive. Enjoy a relaxed and chilled out session. Make friends with fellow students. Get ready for the new year. No tickets or booking needed. Skills to be covered include - presenting, researching, time-management, creative writing and more.
12pm–1pm SU Advice Session
PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

SU Advice Session

PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
1pm–3pm Horniman Trip
RHB Front Entrance (map)

Horniman Trip

RHB Front Entrance (map)

  More information will be shared about this social shortly.
2pm–3pm Careers Workshop
PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Careers Workshop

PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
3pm–4pm Sports and Society Workshop
PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Sports and Society Workshop

PSH SAA, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this workshop shortly.
5pm–7pm International Students Celebration
SU Event Space (map)

International Students Celebration

SU Event Space (map)

This event in the Great Hall is for international students to eat, meet and have fun at Goldsmiths Welcome Week!

Join us for an evening of celebration as we welcome our international students to Goldsmiths! This event is not only for international students but also a chance for the whole Goldsmiths community to come together and celebrate the richness and diversity that international students bring to campus. Expect a relaxed evening with music, performances, refreshments, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people, share experiences, and build connections.

 

This event is free to attend.
10pm–2am Queer to Party
RISE (SU Bar) (map)

Queer to Party

RISE (SU Bar) (map)

Whether you’re looking to meet some awesome new people, catch up with returning students, or enjoy some amazing music and live performances, Queer to Party has something fun in store for you. 

This event is open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and equally fabulous allies. 

 

Tickets can be found here.

Friday 25 September

Time Session
11am–4pm Welcome Fair 2026
The Great Hall, RHB (map)

Welcome Fair 2026

The Great Hall, RHB (map)

The ultimate introduction to student life at Goldsmiths.

Meet the competitive sports clubs and societies available at Goldsmiths - sign up on the day to get started, or if you’re not sure yet, just come along, chat to students and find out all you need to know.

You can also grab a cheeky freebie and learn the best Student offers to make the most of your time away from campus with some of the best-known brands in the UK.

What to expect:

  • Societies & SU Services will be in RHB Great Hall
  • Sports Clubs will be in SU Building (1st Floor)
  • Brand sign ups & Freebies will be in SU Building (Top Floor)
  • Cafe & Chill out space will be in SU Building (Ground Floor)

 

More information about the event can be found here.
10am–12pm Introduction to silkscreen printing (Group 1)
PSH 202, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Introduction to silkscreen printing (Group 1)

PSH 202, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this event shortly.
2pm–4pm Introduction to silkscreen printing (Group 2)
PSH 202, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

Introduction to silkscreen printing (Group 2)

PSH 202, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this event shortly.
4pm–5pm “Broken English” screening with Directors Jane Pollard and Iain Sinclair – MCCS
PSH LKF, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

“Broken English” screening with Directors Jane Pollard and Iain Sinclair – MCCS

PSH LKF, Professor Stuart Hall Building (map)

 More information will be shared about this event shortly.
10pm–3am Y2K Party
RISE (SU Bar) (map)

Y2K Party

RISE (SU Bar) (map)

Get ready to throw it back to the iconic early 2000s at our Y2K Retro Night!

Dive into the ultimate nostalgia trip filled with glitter, neon, and all the fashion must-haves from the era. Think low-rise jeans, butterfly clips, and come dressed in your best Y2K looks.

We’ll have a playlist loaded with early-2000s bangers that will keep you dancing all night long. Whether you lived through the magic of the Y2K era or just can’t get enough of the quirky styles, this night promises to be a blast!

 

Tickets can be found here.