Activities for new arrivals

When: 9:00 to 17:00 from Friday 13 September 2024 to Sunday 15 September 2024

Location: Piazza, Headington Campus

We know that new students find it difficultto navigate places on their own, as soon as they arrive! The International Student Advice Team has therefore organised a Meet and Greet Service to help you to get to your Brookes Accommodation. There will be a meeting point just outside the Headington campus, that you can come to once you arrive at the Airline bus stop, to take transport to your accommodation. The Meet and Greet Service will be available from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Friday (13 September 2024), Saturday (14 September 2024) and Sunday (15 September 2024). We are looking forward to welcoming you!

When: Daily from 10:00 to 15:00 from  Friday 13 September 2024 to Wednesday 18 September 2024

Location: The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building (JHBB), Headington Campus

The International Student Meeting point (ISMP) is a help desk for new international students, 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, get a map of the city, pick up a SIM card, or just to have a chat.

When: At 11:00 and 13:00 on Friday 13 September 2024 to Wednesday 18 September 2024

Meeting point: International Student Meeting Point (ISMP) - Forum - JHBB, Headington campus 

Booking: 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.

Headington Campus tours for international students. The tours will be led by our International Student Helpers and will last approximately 1 hour.

When: At 14:00 from Friday 13 September 2024 to Wednesday 18 September 2024

Meeting point: International Student Meeting Point (ISMP) at 13.30 or Carfax Tower, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ET  at 14.00

Booking: 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. The event is free of charge. 

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. 

When: from 10:00 to 12:00 on Sunday 15 September 2024

Location: Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, Clerici (Ground Floor), Headington Campus

Booking: 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. The event is free of charge.

Time to relax and make friends! Join the International Student Advice Team and Student Helpers for breakfast and some fun activities! 

When: 11:00 to 15:00 on Thursday 19 September 2024 and Friday 20 September 2024.

Where: Student Central 4, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Booking: No booking required.

The International Student Advice Team will be here to support new students arriving in the UK. Come to see us if you have any questions about your visa, studying and living in the UK or just to say hello. We look forward to welcoming you.

When: Friday 20 September 2024, at 14:00.

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

Booking: 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. The event is free of charge.

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

When: Saturday 21 September 2024

Price: £13

Meeting point: Rob, our tour guide, will meet you at the London Victoria Rail Station bus stop at 11.30am (UK time)

Meeting time: 11:30am (UK time)

Booking: Booking required. The link to book your place will be available in our online shop from 9 September 2024.

Join this guided walking tour of London to discover some of the most famous landmarks of the UK's capital city! Our tour guide Rob will share some fascinating stories with you, and tell you about London's history as you walk past: Buckingham Palace, St James’ Park, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Whitehall, Downing Street, Horse Guards parade, Trafalgar Square and South Bank.

Schedule:

The exact schedule will be confirmed by Rob on the day. Students who wish to stay in London can check our Things to do in London page for suggestions of things to do after the tour.

Transport:

Please note that you need to organise and pay for your own transport to and from London. We recommend that you book an early coach or train, as there may be delays during your journey. If you have a lot of spare time in London before the start of the tour, you can grab a coffee or go for a wander around the area.