We can’t wait to welcome our new and returning students to campus this week.
To help you settle in, we, along with De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU), have a packed schedule of welcome activities for you to enjoy.
We’ve put together a list of some of the highlights you can get involved with:
September
Thursday 21
Welcome Abroad
Campus Centre
1-3pm
Join DSU for an afternoon of games, music and food to celebrate moving to England to study at DMU.
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24
Welcome Weekend
Mill Lane
11am - 4pm
From 11am, the campus will come alive with a festival atmosphere and our staff will be on-hand to answer your burning questions on everything DMU, from your support services to our exciting employability opportunities.
Sunday 24
Pool Tournament
Campus Centre
5pm – 1am
Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the DSU pool tournament. Claim the title of Pool Tournament Champion and win £50 in vouchers.
Monday 25
Rooftop Yoga
The Terrace, Vijay Patel Building
9-10am
Join the SU on the Vijay Patel Building terrace for a morning of Yoga with the best view on Campus.
Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27
Freshers’ Fair
Mill Lane
10am - 4pm
Get yourself down to the centre of campus where the university will come alive with the biggest festival atmosphere of the year. You’ll be able to sign up to societies and sports clubs, grab freebies from a range of brands, enter competitions and more.
October
Monday 2
Ultimate Pub Quiz with Shaun Wallace
DSU Lounge, Campus Centre
6-11pm
Prepare for an electrifying evening of intellect and nail-biting challenges as The Chase's Dark Destroyer, Shaun Wallace, will test your knowledge across a myriad of categories.
Tuesday 3
Karaoke Night
DSU Lounge, Campus Centre
6-11pm
Warm up your vocal cords and get ready to sing the night away!
DMUactive and DMUsport will also be hosting fun activities and taster sessions throughout the week. You can take part in UV Zumba, UV Dodgeball, Cheerleading, Rugby and more.
For the full list of events, view our dedicated welcome activities webpage and the full schedule of DSU Freshers’ events.
Low Sensory Hours
To ensure that all students have a positive experience at DMU, we’ll be hosting low sensory hours to ensure guests who experience sensory overload or sensory sensitivity feel comfortable.
We’ll be reducing noise levels, adjusting any harsh lighting, providing quiet zones and doing all we can to make sure students can enjoy the great events on offer and feel comfortable.
Welcome Weekend
11am – 12pm
Freshers' Fair
10-11am
Posted on Wednesday 20 September 2023