What’s on: An introduction

What’s on

There will be plenty of events and activities to help you meet new people, explore and start feeling at home.

Your university experience starts from 24 January with activities and events to give you an introduction to university life. Over the next few weeks we’ll share more information about the events happening at the start of term. In the meantime, the next few pages will give you a feel of what to expect.

Course induction

Organised by your faculty and course teams, your course induction is an essential introduction to your studies at BU. Course induction starts from 24 January – and includes activities, workshops and informal opportunities to get to know others on your course. Your induction timetable will usually be explained to you at your first session, so it’s important you attend – details will be included in your registration email.

Orientation Day

On Wednesday 26 January, as part of your course induction, you will be invited to an Orientation Day on Talbot Campus. During the day you’ll get the opportunity to meet other new students whilst you discover the support services and facilities available at BU as well as practical tips for living in Bournemouth and the UK. For more information about the day and to find out how you can still get involved if you are quarantining, visit our website:

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/orientation-day

What’s on guide

Make sure you check our website for a comprehensive list of activities and events taking place throughout the year. So whatever you’re ready for, whether you’re a local, or this is your first time in Bournemouth and you’ve travelled from elsewhere in the UK or further afield, take a little time to join in, have some fun and meet other BU students:

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/arrivals-events

On arrival our friendly ResLifeBU team, AskBU staff and Students’ Union can help you find your way around or something to do if you’re feeling a bit nervous – just ask. They can also point you in the direction of where to collect your keys, your room, the local supermarket and whatever else you may need. Check page 39 for contact details.

Go out and explore

Bournemouth is situated in a beautiful part of the world and there’s so much to do, so go out and explore when you get the opportunity. Check the ‘Getting around’ and ‘What’s on’ pages in this guide for information on buses and exploring the area.

The local area

• Ride the Bournemouth Zip Wire • Enjoy dinner and a movie at BH2,

Bournemouth’s largest cinema complex • Play the musical trail on Boscombe Pier • Visit the gallery or enjoy an art-house film at the Lighthouse in Poole.

"It may take a day or a week to find those you get along with, but you will get there and it will make your uni experience amazing!"

Daisy White, BA (Hons) English