Key dates

Key welcome and orientation dates

Kickstarter: 10 September 2026

Our virtual Pre-arrival and Kickstarter events to help you prepare for your studies and university life.

Welcome Fest: 21 September 2026

Your opening welcome ceremony, freshers’ fairs, and more.

Welcome Week (including Course Orientation): 21–25 September 2026

A week full of course orientations, exciting welcome events, and more.

Term time: 28 September – 18 December 2026

When teaching officially runs.

Kickstarter: date to be confirmed

Our virtual Pre-arrival and Kickstarter events to help you prepare for your studies and university life.

Welcome Fest: 18 January 2027

Your opening welcome ceremony, freshers’ fairs, and more.

Welcome Week (including Course Orientations): 18–22 January 2027

A week full of course orientations, exciting welcome events, and more.

Term time: 25 January – 30 April 2027

When teaching officially runs.

Kickstarter: date to be confirmed

Our virtual Pre-arrival and Kickstarter events to help you prepare for your studies and university life.

Welcome Fest: 24 May 2027

Your opening welcome ceremony, freshers’ fairs, and more.

Welcome Week (including Course Orientations): 24–28 May 2027

A week full of course orientations, exciting welcome events, and more.

Term time: 1 June – 20 August 2027

When teaching officially runs.

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