Events calendar

The Student Induction Team are available to answer questions or point you in the right direction. Contact the Student Induction Team.

A drop-in for disabled students. This includes specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, attention deficit disorder and dyscalculia, autistic spectrum conditions, and long-term physical and mental health conditions, including practical support with applications for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) and navigation through the process.

Join live online: Inclusive Support drop-in-enquiries

If you are unable to attend any of the online drop-in sessions, please email dsaadvice@brookes.ac.uk to make an individual appointment.

The Student Induction Team are available to answer questions or point you in the right direction. Contact the Student Induction Team.

A drop-in for disabled students. This includes specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, attention deficit disorder and dyscalculia, autistic spectrum conditions, and long-term physical and mental health conditions, including practical support with applications for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) and navigation through the process.

Join live online: Inclusive Support drop-in-enquiries

If you are unable to attend any of the online drop-in sessions, please email dsaadvice@brookes.ac.uk to make an individual appointment.

The Student Induction Team are available to answer questions or point you in the right direction. Contact the Student Induction Team.

A drop-in for disabled students. This includes specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, attention deficit disorder and dyscalculia, autistic spectrum conditions, and long-term physical and mental health conditions, including practical support with applications for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) and navigation through the process.

Join live online: Inclusive Support drop-in-enquiries

If you are unable to attend any of the online drop-in sessions, please email dsaadvice@brookes.ac.uk to make an individual appointment.

Wellness Wednesdays allow for all Oxford Brookes Students and Staff to use our Headington and Harcourt Hill Campus Brookes Sport gym facilities for FREE, all day on Wednesdays.

Find out more about how to get involved in Wellness Wednesday.

Brookes Sport Gyms, Harcourt Hill Campus and Headington Campus

The Student Induction Team are available to answer questions or point you in the right direction. Contact the Student Induction Team.

A drop-in for disabled students. This includes specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, attention deficit disorder and dyscalculia, autistic spectrum conditions, and long-term physical and mental health conditions, including practical support with applications for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) and navigation through the process.

Join live online: Inclusive Support drop-in-enquiries

If you are unable to attend any of the online drop-in sessions, please email dsaadvice@brookes.ac.uk to make an individual appointment.

The Student Induction Team are available to answer questions or point you in the right direction. Contact the Student Induction Team.

The Student Induction Team are available to answer questions or point you in the right direction. Contact the Student Induction Team.

An overview of introductory courses on the various systems and programmes used at Oxford Brookes, from the general (ideal for beginners) to the specialist. Find out what they are used for and how to book training. 

Includes: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, dissertation writing with MS Word, and research applications such as ArcGIS, NVivo, SPSS.

LLD G.03, IT Training Room, Lloyd Building, Headington Campus

An overview of essential Google Workspace features, with an introduction to Google Gmail and calendar, managing your Gmail settings and viewing your course timetables in your calendar.

LLD G.03, IT Training Room, Lloyd Building, Headington Campus

Headington Campus tours for international students. The tours will be led by our International Student Helpers and last approximately an hour.

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

International Student Meeting Point, The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Our International Student Advisers and International Student Helpers are here to answer any questions you have. Come and see us to: join one of our free tours, learn about our events, pick up a SIM card, or just to have a chat. 

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

A drop-in for disabled students. This includes specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, attention deficit disorder and dyscalculia, autistic spectrum conditions, and long-term physical and mental health conditions, including practical support with applications for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) and navigation through the process.

Join live online: Inclusive Support drop-in-enquiries

If you are unable to attend any of the online drop-in sessions, please email dsaadvice@brookes.ac.uk to make an individual appointment.

Headington Campus tours for international students. The tours will be led by our International Student Helpers and last approximately an hour.

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

International Student Meeting Point, The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

City Centre tour for international students. Join us for a tour of the city centre to explore Oxford, find out information about shops and points of interest and to make friends. Tours will last approximately 1 hour.  The event is free of charge.

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

Meet at 1:30pm at the International Student Meeting Point, The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Alternatively you can make your own way into Oxford and meet the tour at Carfax Tower, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ET at 2:00pm.

Information for new international students about the practical and personal support available through the International Student Advice Team (ISAT).

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

JHB308, Kennedy Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building (JHBB), Headington Campus  

Take a tour of the Headington Library and find out how to get the most out of your Library service. Tour lasts 30 minutes.  No need to book, just turn up at any of the following start times:

• 11:00am
• 12:00pm
• 1:00pm
• 2:00pm
• 3:00pm
• 4:00pm

Welcome Desk, Library Level 1, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

The Student Induction Team are available to answer questions or point you in the right direction. Contact the Student Induction Team.

An overview of essential Google Workspace features including:

Navigating Google Drive, files and folders, sharing data, version control, using Google Drive with MS OneDrive and MS Windows 11 File Explorer

LLD G.03, IT Training Room, Lloyd Building, Headington Campus 

An introduction to the Google Chrome browser, managing tab pages, using Google Search and Gemini,
and keeping your Brookes User ID safe. 

LLD G.03, IT Training Room, Lloyd Building, Headington Campus

Headington Campus tours for international students. The tours will be led by our International Student Helpers and last approximately an hour.

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

International Student Meeting Point, The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Drop in to share a cup of tea and a chat with Randeep and other students. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be Sikh to have tea with the Sikh Chaplain!

Garden Room, Ground Floor, Buckley Building, Headington Campus

Our International Student Advisers and International Student Helpers are here to answer any questions you have. Come and see us to: join one of our free tours, learn about our events, pick up a SIM card, or just to have a chat. 

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

A drop-in for disabled students. This includes specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, attention deficit disorder and dyscalculia, autistic spectrum conditions, and long-term physical and mental health conditions, including practical support with applications for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) and navigation through the process.

Join live online: Inclusive Support drop-in-enquiries

If you are unable to attend any of the online drop-in sessions, please email dsaadvice@brookes.ac.uk to make an individual appointment.

Headington Campus tours for international students. The tours will be led by our International Student Helpers. Tours are approximately 1 hour long. 

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

International Student Meeting Point, The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

This workshop will offer international students ideas about how to manage their money in the UK and will include practical information about opening bank accounts, personal budgeting and finding part-time work. 

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

JHB308, Kennedy Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

In collaboration with Brookes Residences, it's time to relax and make friends! Join us for a quiz (with food and prizes) in the Terrace. The event is free of charge. 

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

Room TBC, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus.  

Take a tour of the Headington Library and find out how to get the most out of your Library service. Tour lasts 30 minutes.  No need to book, just turn up at any of the following start times:

• 11:00am
• 12:00pm
• 1:00pm
• 2:00pm
• 3:00pm
• 4:00pm

Welcome Desk, Library Level 1, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

The Student Induction Team are available to answer questions or point you in the right direction. Contact the Student Induction Team.

Headington Campus tours for international students. The tours will be led by our International Student Helpers and last approximately an hour.

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

International Student Meeting Point, The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Our International Student Advisers and International Student Helpers are here to answer any questions you have. Come and see us to: join one of our free tours, learn about our events, pick up a SIM card, or just to have a chat. 

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

A drop-in for disabled students. This includes specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, attention deficit disorder and dyscalculia, autistic spectrum conditions, and long-term physical and mental health conditions, including practical support with applications for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) and navigation through the process.

Join live online: Inclusive Support drop-in-enquiries

If you are unable to attend any of the online drop-in sessions, please email dsaadvice@brookes.ac.uk to make an individual appointment.

Headington Campus tours for international students. The tours will be led by our International Student Helpers. Tours are approximately 1 hour long. 

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

International Student Meeting Point, The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Learn some basic crochet with us, or simply come to meet other people in a relaxed environment. Drop in any time and stay as long as you would like. 

Crafternoon Tea is a weekly opportunity to drop in with your craft project, share skills with each other and chat over a cup of tea. We have some materials you can borrow, and you are welcome to just sit and chat if you aren’t a crafter.

Garden Room, Ground Floor, Buckley Building, Headington Campus

This workshop will help explore British culture and provide tips on how to adapt to living in the UK.

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

JHB206, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Wellness Wednesdays allow for all Oxford Brookes Students and Staff to use our Headington and Harcourt Hill Campus Brookes Sport gym facilities for FREE, all day on Wednesdays.

Find out more about how to get involved in Wellness Wednesday.

Brookes Sport Gyms, Harcourt Hill Campus and Headington Campus

Take a tour of the Headington Library and find out how to get the most out of your Library service. Tour lasts 30 minutes.  No need to book, just turn up at any of the following start times:

• 11:00am
• 12:00pm
• 1:00pm
• 2:00pm
• 3:00pm
• 4:00pm

Welcome Desk, Library Level 1, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

The Student Induction Team are available to answer questions or point you in the right direction. Contact the Student Induction Team.

A drop-in for disabled students. This includes specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, attention deficit disorder and dyscalculia, autistic spectrum conditions, and long-term physical and mental health conditions, including practical support with applications for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) and navigation through the process.

Join live online: Inclusive Support drop-in-enquiries

If you are unable to attend any of the online drop-in sessions, please email dsaadvice@brookes.ac.uk to make an individual appointment.

Like board games? Think you might like board games? Come on your own / with a group / a flatmate / someone you just met over coffee this morning and explore our collection of co-operative board games where you work together to beat the game. Library staff will be around if you need any help, and there will be snacks to keep you going!

Library platform, Library level 3, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Volunteering can be done around your studies.  It is a fantastic way to add experience to your CV, get to know the local community and meet new people. Come along to this session to find out more about our Volunteer Centre and how to get started!

JHB201, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

This workshop will give you the opportunity to learn about how to find part time work, the type of work available, and how to manage your time alongside working.

JHB201, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Studying in another country provides an excellent opportunity to explore a new culture and learn new perspectives. However, adapting to new ways of studying and living in a new culture can be challenging. This session aims to provide you with information to help you to adapt and gives you the chance to speak to current international students about their experience.

More information is available online on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.

JHB206, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Conversation Café runs every week at the same time for deep conversations on a wide range of topics over tea, cake and fruit. New members are always welcome.

This lively group welcomes people of all faiths and worldviews, and celebrates the different perspectives that we all bring. 

Garden Room, Buckley Building, Headington Campus

Take a tour of the Headington Library and find out how to get the most out of your Library service. Tour lasts 30 minutes.  No need to book, just turn up at any of the following start times:

• 11:00am
• 12:00pm
• 1:00pm
• 2:00pm
• 3:00pm
• 4:00pm

Welcome Desk, Library Level 1, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

The Student Induction Team are available to answer questions or point you in the right direction. Contact the Student Induction Team.

Close encounters with AI in your daily life, using AI to manage your Gmail., compare MS Copilot and Google Gemini, and using AI for academic studies.

LLD G.03, IT Training Room, Lloyd Building, Headington Campus 

Ask a question about IT training courses and get advice on managing your data or managing your Chrome browser. 

Please note all problems or issues with ITS services should be directed to the IT Service Desk.

LLD G.03, IT Training Room, Lloyd Building, Headington Campus

Join our Fair in the Forum to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student. 

The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Jummah Mubarak! Sheikh Ramzy will lead prayer and give a khutbah. Please arrive by 1:15pm.

CLC G.03, Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, Clerici Building, Headington Campus

Join Rob, our amazing tour guide, for a walking tour of historic Oxford. Tours last approximately 1 hour. 

No booking is required however, please note that we have limited capacity (first come first served basis), so please make sure you arrive on time to join.

Find out more about the events for international students.

Meeting point: Martyr’s Memorial, 13 Magdalen Street, Oxford OX1 3AE

Are you curious about how you can reduce waste and live more sustainably in your Hall of Residence? Come along to our waste management workshop & quiz night!

Whether you’re a green guru or just want to sort out your recycling game, this event is packed with tips, laughs, and a dash of friendly competition.

Sign up using the Trash talk and quiz night sign up form.

Take a tour of the Headington Library and find out how to get the most out of your Library service.  Tour lasts 30 minutes.  No need to book, just turn up at any of the following start times:

• 11:00am
• 12:00pm
• 1:00pm
• 2:00pm
• 3:00pm
• 4:00pm

Welcome Desk, Library Level 1, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Brookes Union, in collaboration with Resi Life, Brookes Sport and ISAT are excited to welcome new and returning students back to Oxford Brookes. Join us in Union Hall and Gallery this Sunday for an evening of games, arts & craft activities, and table tennis. And the best part is that it’s absolutely free!

This is the perfect opportunity to head to campus and meet new people, plus find out more about what Refreshers’ Week has to offer. And the best part is that it's all absolutely free.

Find out more on the Brookes Union event page.

Union Hall and Gallery, John Henry Brookes building, Headington Campus