Social Activities, Sports & Trips
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International Welcome Social Events
UEL International work closely with UEL Student Union to organise lots of events and activities to help you get to know London and your fellow students, and help you settle in.
- Film Night
- Try a Sport
- Speed Friending
- Coffee, Games and Music in the Lounge
- UEL Sports matches
- Sushi making class
- Karaoke Night
- UEL’s own Africa Cup of Nations tournament
- Residents DJs at ISH
- Bus Tour of London (half day)
- Docklands Re-Freshers Fair
- Stratford Re-Freshers Fair
- Student Societies Social Event
- UEL Brazilian Carnival
Monday 28th January: UEL International Film Night
Relax and make new friends while watching Hollywood blockbuster AVATAR. Popcorn provided!
“AVATAR takes us to a spectacular new world beyond our imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption and discovery, as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization.”
Time: 7pm. Film will start promptly at 7.30pm
Location: Main Lecture Theatre, Docklands Campus (in the same building as the library)
Tuesday 29th January: Try a Sport for free
From 1pm, our UEL Sports staff will take you through their fun UEL drop-in sports programme, which includes Badminton & Basketball. Don't forget to bring a pair of trainers!
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location: Docklands - Room to be confirmed
Follow UEL Sports Facebook and Twitter pages for more, sporty welcome events!
Tuesday 29th January: Speed Friending Event
UELSU hosts ‘getting to know you’ games in the Students Union Lounge. Come and get to know other new students at UEL at this fun and inclusive free event. See Student Union website.
Time: 3pm – 4.30pm
Location: UELSU lounge NB.G.01 Docklands campus
Wednesday 30th January: Coffee, Games and Music in the Lounge
Free coffee and table-football, carpet boules, board games, and other activities in this chillout space – a great chance to meet other students and have some fun. See Student Union website.
Time: 12-3pm (Drop in any time)
Location: UELSU lounge NB.G.01 Docklands campus
Wednesday 30th January: UEL Sports matches
Support UEL teams competing against other universities in the British Universities & Colleges Sport fixtures. A good way to check out the Sports teams and see what teams you could join!
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Location: SportsDock, Docklands Campus
Wednesday 30th January: Sushi making class at ISH
Learn how to make Sushi with students from other London universities at International Students House (ISH).
This event is free but must be booked in advance at ISH with £5 deposit. You will need to travel to ISH in advance to purchase your ticket. We recommend allowing c. 45 minutes- 1 hour to travel from campus to ISH.
Check out the event on the ISH website
Time: 7pm
Location: International Students House, 229 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN
Thursday 31st January: Karaoke Night
Free Karaoke sing-along in the Underground Bar– cheap drinks and entertainment in the University’s own student bar. See Student Union website.
Time: 7pm til late
Location:Underground Bar, Docklands Campus
Friday 1st February: UEL’s own Africa Cup of Nations tournament 5pm – 8pm
To celebrate the Africa Cup of Nations UEL will be running it's very own Africa Cup of Nations tournament! Not from Africa? No problem! Represent your own or any African country of your choosing in this 5-a-side football tournament.
Register in person at the SportsDock reception, or by emailing slo@uel.ac.uk - stating which country you would like to play for.
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Location: SportsDock, Docklands Campus
Friday 1st February: Residents DJs at ISH
Join other UEL students in a trip to International Students’ House bar in central London – with resident DJs and promotional offers. A chance to socialise with other students in a great location! Meet at UELSU, North Building, Docklands at 8pm
Time and Location: Meet at UELSU, North Building, Docklands at 8pm. Alternatively make your own way to International Students House, 229 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN
Saturday 2nd February: Half Day Tour of London
½ day Guided Tour of London with option of afternoon in historic Greenwich
Leaving Docklands Campus at 9am we will head into London with expert Blue Badge Guides. This is a great opportunity to see London with well informed commentary about the life and history of our great capital city. You will also have a chance to stop and explore certain venues on foot with your guide, before heading to historic Greenwich.
For those who want to leave us at this point you can return to campus, but we are sure most of you will want to stay and explore Greenwich with its famous market, Maritime Museum, park and Observatory. We will leave Greenwich to return to campus at 4.30 pm
Meeting point: Meet at security desk near car park, Docklands Campus
Cost: This is a free trip to all new international UEL students (terms and conditions apply)
All those who have signed up for this tour will have been emailed ticket details on 30/1/13. Don't forget to bring your ID card on the day!
Tuesday 5th February - Docklands Re-Freshers Fair
UEL Students Union hosts our Re-Freshers Fair, where student societies and sports clubs will be available on stalls to talk about their groups and sign up new members. All UEL students encouraged to visit!
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Location: Docklands Campus in the East Building Atrium
Docklands Fair Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/102512159915627
Thursday 7th February - Stratford Re-Freshers Fair
UEL Students Union hosts our Re-Freshers Fair, where student societies and sports clubs will be available on stalls to talk about their groups and sign up new members. All UEL students encouraged to visit!
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Stratford Campus in the Students Union Dome
Stratford Fair Facebook event: http://facebook.com/events/297461603704986
Friday 8th February - Student Societies Social Event
Member of a UEL society? Want to join a UEL society? Welcome to the Societies Social - this is a free party organised by your Students' Union, especially for societies to meet each other and have some fun. Free food and drink
- Good music
- Mini table-football tournament
- Lego
- Board Games
- Meet other society organizers and society members
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Docklands Campus in the Students Union Lounge (NB.G.01)
Facebook event: http://facebook.com/events/474594519260127
Monday 11th February - UEL Brazilian Carnival
The Carnivals of Brazil come to East London! This colourful party is open to all UEL students and staff and will be FREE ENTRY.
- Freebees and fancy dress accessories!
- Brazilian chilled beers on offer!
- Prizes for the best Carnival costumes!
- Look out for celebration dancing tunes and a full live Samba Band
Time: 9pm - 3am
Location: Docklands Campus in the Underground Bar, 9pm - 3am
Facebook event http://facebook.com/events/350325795066515
Social events throughout the year
Your Universe is the UEL student online magazine packed with everything you need to know! Published every two weeks, Your Universe is full of student news, events, offers and announcements – it really is one of the best ways to keep up with everything going on at UEL.
UEL Student Union Activities and Societies - Thanks to the Students' Union there is always a lot going on at UEL. Get involved in on-campus events, or join an activity or society. If you cannot find the society that you are looking for start your own!
Sports - For everything about sports & exercise at UEL, please see our UEL Sports pages
Faith & Spirituality -There is also a wide range of faith-based events organised by UEL's Chaplaincy or join a faith society
Student Services also run events related to health and wellbeing. Click here for the latest updates.
What's on in London - There are many exciting other activities that you can enjoy in London, within easy reach of both Docklands and Stratford campuses. Check out www.visitlondon.com for latest news on events in the capital. Please check www.tfl.gov.uk for travel routes and information
UEL International trips
The International Office have organsied a number of trips throughout the year. Joining these trips will give you the opportunity to visit popular historic cities, seaside resorts and areas of outstanding natural beauty in England. These are subsidised trips for international, study abroad and exchange students.
More information on the UEL International trips for Semester B 2012/13 can be found on our Scheduled Trips page
Get Involved With UEL Sports and Activities
Get Involved With Sports and Activities
- For information on how you can get involved with UELSports
- For coaching and instructor vacancies with UELSports click here
- Get involved with Societies and Activities
Interested in becoming a Student Ambassador ?
There are 2 schemes running at UEL:
The International Office employs student ambassadors from both these schemes for its twice yearly Welcome Programme Events, although places are limited. UELSU welcomes volunteers to work as student ambassadors for its Freshers' Week Activities and to help organise Activities and Societies. This is a great way to gain experience if you are looking to join one of the 2 student ambassador schemes.
Volunteer
Volunteering has many benefits such as enhancing your CV, improving your job prospects and skills, making new friends and networking as well as giving something back to the community.
- UELSU volunteering opportunities
- Employability volunteering opportunities
- Volunteer to assist the work of the Chaplaincy
- Volunteer to help UELSports
Page last updated: 31.01.2013
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