Staff & students

Welcome week timetable

Along with Goldsmiths Students Union, we've arranged 7 days of activities for you to get to know Goldsmiths and your fellow students.

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Monday 25 September

Time	Session
10am–5pm	Welcome Hub and ID card collection Richard Hoggart Building, room 300a (map) Welcome Hub and ID card collection Richard Hoggart Building, room 300a (map) Welcome Hub Come to the hub with any queries about starting your journey at Goldsmiths. ID card collection You will need to book a timeslot to collect your card. Book now on eventbrite.com.
10am–4pm	Student support centre Whitehead Building foyer (map) Student support centre Whitehead Building foyer (map) This is the place to come if you have any wish to chat with any of our Wellbeing Team, Disability Support Team or your local GP doctor) service. Whether you want to enquire about counselling, getting support with your Disabled Student Allowance application, or want to register with the GP, the student support centre will be able to help. Free teas and coffees are also on offer, plus a chill-out hub should you need a quieter space to hang out during Welcome Week. No booking is required.
11am–4pm	Library and campus tours Library (map) Library and campus tours Library (map) Meet at the Library for a tour of our Library and the Goldsmiths campus, lead by some of your Student Community Leaders. Small tour groups will depart every hour and half hour from the Library
Various	Welcome induction and social Richard Hoggart Building, Great Hall (map) Welcome induction and social Richard Hoggart Building, Great Hall (map) Welcome inductions are an opportunity to welcome you to Goldsmiths. You will hear from our key services, such as the Disability Service, wellbeing support, Careers, and the Library. They are followed by a social (with food) to give you the opportunity to socialise with others in your School, and support you in building your community at Goldsmiths. See your Welcome to-do list for the start time of the session you've been invited to.
11am–12.30pm	International students Q and A, and meet up* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) International students Q and A, and meet up* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) Victoria, SU president, and Nour, Welfare and Liberation Officer, will be on hand to answer any questions you have about being an international student and life at Goldsmiths. This event is free, all Goldsmiths international students are welcome. No booking required.
1pm–2pm	Mature students meet up* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) Mature students meet up* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) If you're a mature student it's can be easy to feel a little out of place. The mature student meet up is a space to catch up over a coffee and meet like minded students in a chill environment. Everyone is welcome, you don't need to be a first year to come along. This event is free, no booking required.
5pm–7pm	Postgrad Prosecco* (tickets) Goldsmiths SU 1st Floor (map) Postgrad Prosecco* (tickets) Goldsmiths SU 1st Floor (map) Prosecco reception for new postgrad students. Grab a glass of fizz (or three…) We know that some postgraduate students drink more than just coffee! Get to know your fellow postgrads at our ever-popular Postgrad Prosecco. Your £3 ticket includes your first two glasses of fizz - and of course, non-alcoholic alternatives will be available. Book your ticket.
7pm–12am	So Fcking Goldsmiths (tickets) Goldsmiths SU Bar (map) So Fcking Goldsmiths (tickets) Goldsmiths SU Bar (map) Open mic night hosted by The Musical Theatre Society and a special DJ set to end the night by Mina Cuffwright. Need an excuse to climb on stage with the best performers in Goldsmiths? Well, here it is. Book your ticket.

Tuesday 26 September

Time	Session
10am–4pm 5pm–7pm	Welcome Hub and ID card collection Richard Hoggart Building, room 300a (map) Welcome Hub and ID card collection Richard Hoggart Building, room 300a (map) Welcome Hub Come to the hub with any queries about starting your journey at Goldsmiths. ID card collection You will need to book a timeslot to collect your card. Book now on eventbrite.com.
10am–4pm	Student support centre Whitehead Building foyer (map) Student support centre Whitehead Building foyer (map) This is the place to come if you have any wish to chat with any of our Wellbeing Team, Disability Support Team or your local GP doctor) service. Whether you want to enquire about counselling, getting support with your Disabled Student Allowance application, or want to register with the GP, the student support centre will be able to help. Free teas and coffees are also on offer, plus a chill-out hub should you need a quieter space to hang out during Welcome Week. No booking is required.
11am–4pm 6pm–6.30pm	Library and campus tours Library (map) Library and campus tours Library (map) Meet at the Library for a tour of our Library and the Goldsmiths campus, lead by some of your Student Community Leaders. Small tour groups will depart every hour and half hour from the Library
Various	Welcome induction and social Richard Hoggart Building, Great Hall (map) Welcome induction and social Richard Hoggart Building, Great Hall (map) Welcome inductions are an opportunity to welcome you to Goldsmiths. You will hear from our key services, such as the Disability Service, wellbeing support, Careers, and the Library. They are followed by a social (with food) to give you the opportunity to socialise with others in your School, and support you in building your community at Goldsmiths. See your Welcome to-do list for the start time of the session you've been invited to.
12pm–5pm	Vintage clothing pop-up shop* Goldsmiths SU 1st Floor (map) Vintage clothing pop-up shop* Goldsmiths SU 1st Floor (map) Goldsmiths SU has partnered with TVC, the fashion house for stylish and sustainable vintage clothing. Don't forget to get there early before the best items are gone. No ticket required, just turn up. More information about this event.
8pm–2.30am	Trashy Tuesday* (tickets) Goldsmiths SU Bar (map) Trashy Tuesday* (tickets) Goldsmiths SU Bar (map) Quiz, karaoke and DJ until late... Our usual messy Tuesday night taken to the next level! Shake things up at Trashy Tuesday! We'll be putting your general knowledge to the test followed by messy karaoke classics ending the night with feel good DJ playlist to dance the night away. Only £2.50 a ticket, book yours.

Wednesday 27 September

Time	Session
10am–5pm	Welcome Hub and ID card collection Richard Hoggart Building, room 300a (map) Welcome Hub and ID card collection Richard Hoggart Building, room 300a (map) Welcome Hub Come to the hub with any queries about starting your journey at Goldsmiths. ID card collection You will need to book a timeslot to collect your card. Book now on eventbrite.com.
10am–4pm	Student support centre Whitehead Building foyer (map) Student support centre Whitehead Building foyer (map) This is the place to come if you have any wish to chat with any of our Wellbeing Team, Disability Support Team or your local GP doctor) service. Whether you want to enquire about counselling, getting support with your Disabled Student Allowance application, or want to register with the GP, the student support centre will be able to help. Free teas and coffees are also on offer, plus a chill-out hub should you need a quieter space to hang out during Welcome Week. No booking is required.
10am–4pm	Get Creative with Adobe Express Library (map) Get Creative with Adobe Express Library (map) Goldsmiths is an Adobe Creative Campus and all students have access to the full Creative Cloud suite, including Adobe Express. To get you up and running come along and design and print your own sticker with Adobe Express. Find out how to get Adobe Creative Cloud.
11am–4pm	Library and campus tours Library (map) Library and campus tours Library (map) Meet at the Library for a tour of our Library and the Goldsmiths campus, lead by some of your Student Community Leaders. Small tour groups will depart every hour and half hour from the Library
Various	Welcome induction and social Richard Hoggart Building, Great Hall (map) Welcome induction and social Richard Hoggart Building, Great Hall (map) Welcome inductions are an opportunity to welcome you to Goldsmiths. You will hear from our key services, such as the Disability Service, wellbeing support, Careers, and the Library. They are followed by a social (with food) to give you the opportunity to socialise with others in your School, and support you in building your community at Goldsmiths. See your Welcome to-do list for the start time of the session you've been invited to.
11am–12pm	Get you Gaggle: LGBTQ+ students meet up* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) Get you Gaggle: LGBTQ+ students meet up* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) Get your Gaggle on and find your chosen family with other students from the LGBTQ+ Goldsmiths community. What to expect: Lots of nail polish Snacks, YUM Good chat with great people This event is free and open to everyone, you don't need to be a first year to attend. No booking required. Read more information.
1pm–2pm	BME student meet up* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) BME student meet up* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) Come along for a chat and meet new friends. Join us for a buddy meet up. This event is open to new and returning Goldsmiths students who would like to hang out with us and chat. It is free and no booking is required. Read more information.
9pm–2am	Club Sandwich* (tickets) Goldsmiths SU Bar (map) Club Sandwich* (tickets) Goldsmiths SU Bar (map) Think you can sandwich in one extra night of dancing? It might be the middle of the week but we're partying like it's a Friday. Club Sandwich is the place to go for your midweek music kick and refuel ready for the rest of the week. With guest DJs Tal, Jelly Cleaver and BlackMagicWoman. Only £4 a ticket, full details and booking.

Thursday 28 September

Time	Session
10am–4pm 5pm–7pm	Welcome Hub and ID card collection Richard Hoggart Building, room 300a (map) Welcome Hub and ID card collection Richard Hoggart Building, room 300a (map) Welcome Hub Come to the hub with any queries about starting your journey at Goldsmiths. ID card collection You will need to book a timeslot to collect your card. Book now on eventbrite.com.
10am–4pm	Student support centre Whitehead Building foyer (map) Student support centre Whitehead Building foyer (map) This is the place to come if you have any wish to chat with any of our Wellbeing Team, Disability Support Team or your local GP doctor) service. Whether you want to enquire about counselling, getting support with your Disabled Student Allowance application, or want to register with the GP, the student support centre will be able to help. Free teas and coffees are also on offer, plus a chill-out hub should you need a quieter space to hang out during Welcome Week. No booking is required.
11am–4pm 6pm–6.30pm	Library and campus tours Library (map) Library and campus tours Library (map) Meet at the Library for a tour of our Library and the Goldsmiths campus, lead by some of your Student Community Leaders. Small tour groups will depart every hour and half hour from the Library
11am–12pm	Students with disabilities coffee morning Richard Hoggart Building, Cafe Thirty Five (map) Students with disabilities coffee morning Richard Hoggart Building, Cafe Thirty Five (map) A chance to grab a warm drink, meet other students within the disabled community and find out about support available to you. Free hot drink from Café Thirty Five provided as part of the meet up. No booking is required.
11am–12pm	Trans and non-binary social* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) Trans and non-binary social* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) Meet other trans and non-binary students. This is a free event and no booking is required. See more information.
12pm–2pm	Meet the Careers team social Richard Hoggart Building, Room 123 (map) Meet the Careers team social Richard Hoggart Building, Room 123 (map) Drop into the Careers office to meet the team and find out about how you can use the service during your time at Goldsmiths. There will also be light refreshments available. This event is free and open to all Goldsmiths students. No booking required.
12.30pm–2pm	Break the mould: Liberation lunch* Goldsmiths SU Lounge 1st Floor (map) Break the mould: Liberation lunch* Goldsmiths SU Lounge 1st Floor (map) Come and meet like minded rebels. If you're a Student Rep, member of a liberation network, or just passionate about creating community and change on or off campus - this is the event for you. Come and meet with the Students' Union team and network with like minded individuals as we chat all things liberation. This event is free and open to all Goldsmiths students. No booking required. See more information.
1pm–2pm	Care-experienced students lunch Richard Hoggart Building, Cafe Thirty Five (map) Care-experienced students lunch Richard Hoggart Building, Cafe Thirty Five (map) Come along for some free food, to meet other Goldsmiths students with similar experiences and find out about the support available to you. No booking required.
2.30pm–4pm	SU buddy meet up* Goldsmiths SU Lounge 1st floor (map) SU buddy meet up* Goldsmiths SU Lounge 1st floor (map) Speed friending - Think mates not dates. Hosted by Izzy (Campaigns and Activities Officer), come along and meet other first year students or returning students. We'll have some fun activities to help break the ice. This event is free and open to all Goldsmiths students. No booking required. See more information.
3pm–5pm	International students social (tickets) Richard Hoggart Building, Great Hall (map) International students social (tickets) Richard Hoggart Building, Great Hall (map) New international students should come along for some nibbles and to meet other international students starting at Goldsmiths this year. This is a free event. Booking required. Book your tickets on eventbrite.com.
10pm–2am	Queer to Party* (tickets) Goldsmiths SU Bar (map) Queer to Party* (tickets) Goldsmiths SU Bar (map) Queer to Party? We are... Talk Small are an up-and-coming drag duo that are here to bring some colourful cooky comedy chaos. The Drag stylings of Bobbie Twaddle and Ellie Begley are here to host and perform. Expect lipsyncing, dance breaks, and at least 10 different Katy Perry songs. Tickets are just £4. See more information and book your ticket.

Friday 29 September

Time	Session
10am–2pm	Welcome Hub and ID card collection Richard Hoggart Building, room 300a (map) Welcome Hub and ID card collection Richard Hoggart Building, room 300a (map) Welcome Hub Come to the hub with any queries about starting your journey at Goldsmiths. ID card collection You will need to book a timeslot to collect your card. Book now on eventbrite.com.
10am–2pm	Student support centre Whitehead Building foyer (map) Student support centre Whitehead Building foyer (map) This is the place to come if you have any wish to chat with any of our Wellbeing Team, Disability Support Team or your local GP doctor) service. Whether you want to enquire about counselling, getting support with your Disabled Student Allowance application, or want to register with the GP, the student support centre will be able to help. Free teas and coffees are also on offer, plus a chill-out hub should you need a quieter space to hang out during Welcome Week. No booking is required.
12pm–2pm	Meet the Careers team social Richard Hoggart Building, Room 123 (map) Meet the Careers team social Richard Hoggart Building, Room 123 (map) Drop into the Careers office to meet the team and find out about how you can use the service during your time at Goldsmiths. There will also be light refreshments available. This event is free and open to all Goldsmiths students. No booking required.
11am–1pm	Library and campus tours Library (map) Library and campus tours Library (map) Meet at the Library for a tour of our Library and the Goldsmiths campus, lead by some of your Student Community Leaders. Small tour groups will depart every hour and half hour from the Library
12pm–1pm	Disable students meet up: Table top games* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) Disable students meet up: Table top games* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) Come along, meet new friends, play table top games and chat anything and everything. We're welcoming new and returning students to join us for an hour of midday fun. This is a free event and no booking is required. See more information.
2pm–3pm	Womens Network meet up* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) Womens Network meet up* Goldsmiths SU Cafe (map) This is a free meet-up event for all women-identifying students at Goldsmiths. No booking required. Read more information.
10pm–3am	Mix-Tape* (tickets) Goldsmiths SU Bar (map) Mix-Tape* (tickets) Goldsmiths SU Bar (map) We're taking you around the world with our global Mix-Tape club night. Mingle with your fellow new students and soak up global music vibes. Reduced entry fees for postgrads - don't forget to bring along ID and proof of study. Tickets £4. Booking and more information.