International Students' Welcome Programe 2011

Student Welfare Service

International Students’ Welcome Programme
Tuesday 27th September – Friday 30th September 2011

www.le.ac.uk/welfare

2 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER · STUDENT WELFARE SERVICE

Dear Student,

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to the University of Leicester and to our
International Students’ Welfare Programme, which has been designed especially for you.

The University of Leicester is a leading international university which is involved in the
pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research and holds strong positions in league
tables nationally and worldwide. A degree from this University will therefore be a major
achievement which will certainly help to promote your future career.

Our Welcome Programme aims to provide an introduction to both studying and living in
Leicester. You will be shown around the University campus and given a guided tour of
the City of Leicester. The International Students’ Services Fair will provide information
about the excellent student support services that are available to you during your studies
with us. There will be many opportunities for you to ask questions plus a programme of
social activities and free time when we hope you will meet new friends.

The beginning of term is an extremely hectic time. We hope this gentle introduction
before the start of the academic year will provide time for you to acclimatise, to get used
to the British way of life, to answer those pressing questions and generally to settle in.

I wish you every success with your studies in the University.

Professor Sir Robert Burgess,
Vice-Chancellor

INFORMATION DURING THE Who are Student Assistants and how
ISWP can they help?
Our Student Assistants are the friendly and helpful people
wearing blue t-shirts with a University of Leicester logo. They are
Where can I ask questions about the experienced and knowledgeable students who want to help you
ISWP? to settle in and answer your questions.

During ISWP, there will be an Information Desk in the
entrance hall of the Percy Gee Building (Students’ Union) Where can I access the Internet during
from Monday 26th September to Friday 30th September ISWP?
between 09.00 and 16.00. Use this information desk to
collect your Discover Leicester Bus Tour ticket, ask questions If you are in University Accommodation, then you will be able to
and book a police registration appointment if necessary. access the internet in your room. You can also access the internet
from the Library’s ground floor IT Room 1 from 12:00-16:00 from
Monday-Friday during ISWP. It is always a good idea to contact
Which sessions can I attend and your family and inform them of your safe arrival.
should I reserve a place?
Some of the sessions are marked Important as they SAFETY
contain essential information. These are held in large lecture
Am I safe in Leicester?
theatres. Other events are optional and you can come to as
many or few sessions or events as you like. There are a Leicester is a safe place to live, but as in all cities you need to be
variety of workshops and events which run at the same time, aware of your own safety and security. There is an important
and have a limited number of spaces due to the room sizes. safety talk during the ISWP facilitated by the campus police
In order to minimise disappointment we advise you to get to officer and there will be more safety information available at the
the room early. You can use the table on page 4 of this Services Fair on Wednesday afternoon. In your Welcome Packs,
schedule to plan your optional sessions. We do not ask you you will find an interesting and thorough booklet called
to pre-book for any of the events. However, you will need to ‘Creating Confidence’ aimed at international students which has
sign up at the Information Desk for the Discover Leicester bus helpful information about keeping yourself safe while you are
tours and walking tours. studying in the UK.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ WELCOME PROGRAMME 3

HEALTH you can find out more information and sports cards can be
purchased from the Charles Wilson Sports Hall office.
How do I register with a doctor? There will be an opportunity for you to try some of the sports
Information will be provided at the talk on Wednesday 28th on offer at the University at the Sports Afternoon held on
September about health care in this country. Thursday of ISWP between 13:00 - 16:00. University sports
teams will also be present at the Societies Fair held on Friday of
It is important to register with a doctor and you can do this on ISWP between 13:00 -16:00 to give you more information and
Thursday 29th September from 10.45am-4.00pm in the Ken a chance to sign up.
Edwards building, rooms 323, 324 and 325. Registration is
free and you will also be offered a free health check.
TRANSPORT
FOOD AND DRINK How do I travel around Leicester?
There are a number of catering outlets on campus – see the Buses during the ISWP
catering leaflet in your Welcome Pack for details.
The 80a bus will run from the bus stops at Oadby Student
Village to main campus at the following times:
For students in catered accommodation (in Oadby) dinner will
be served on Monday at 18.30 at Digby Hall and at 17.30 at Departing each morning from Oadby (Manor Road) at:
Stamford dining hall every other night during the ISWP except 07:45 08:15 08:45 09:15 09:45
for Friday when it will be served at the earlier time of
Departing each afternoon from main campus
17.00 so that you will have time to prepare for the Mayor’s
(University Road) at:
Welcome to Leicester.
16:15 16:45 17:15 17:45 18:15

Where can I shop for groceries and other From Monday – Saturday during term-time the number 80 bus
takes students from Oadby Student Village to main campus and
essentials?
the city centre. This is the cheapest method of public transport
The University main campus is located near Morrisons for students. A single ticket costs £2.10; a day ticket is £3.60
supermarket. It is about 10 minutes to walk from both the Nixon and the driver will give you change if you do not have the exact
Court and Freemen’s Common accommodation sites, and cash. A weekly pass costs £15.00. You can buy an Arriva City
approximately 15 minutes from Opal Court and Regent/Salisbury Plus Student Ticket from the Students’ Union for £320 for the
accommodation sites. academic year. This gives you unlimited travel within Leicester
on any Arriva bus.
For students living at The Grange there are two Tesco express
stores located in the city centre as well as Sainsbury’s. The number 31 or 31A bus can take students from Oadby
Student Village to main campus and the city centre. At Oadby,
Oadby Student Village Halls are located close to Asda
you need to get onto the bus from the bus stop near the race
supermarket. For students who live in City Living
course on London Road (a short walk from your
accommodations sites, there is a free Asda Bus service which runs
accommodation). To get to the main campus, you need to get
during term time. Keep a look out for the Asda Bus posters in
off the bus at the junction of London Road and University Road
your accommodation giving information about the day of the
and walk down University Road.
week on which this service operates.
(The University is not responsible for the bus timetable above as
During the first two days of ISWP (see Monday schedule and
the company can sometimes change the operational times with
pages 5 & 6), Student Assistants will help guide you to Morrisons,
little warning.)
Asda and the Chinese Supermarket so that you can buy essential
items. Leicester also has one of the biggest open-air markets in
the UK located within the city centre. You will find an open-air
fruit and vegetable market and a closed market selling meat, fish
and cheese.

SPORT
What sports facilities does Leicester offer?
The university has a wide range of sports teams and clubs as well
as excellent facilities. To take part in sporting activities after ISWP
The Safety Bus will be able to take you back to your
you will need to purchase a Sports Card. Sports Cards cost £75
accommodation throughout the ISWP from Tuesday – Friday
for the whole academic year and give you full access to all sports
between 21.00 - 00.00 for £2.
facilities. There will be a sports stand at the services fair where


The Safety Bus will be available for safe travel home at night if the city centre. Each tour will last approximately two hours and
you need to leave outside of the advertised bus times. You will bear in mind you will be walking the whole time. For more
find the Safety Bus parked on the marked bay at the side of the information about the walking tours pick up a flyer from the
Charles Wilson Building and the bus will leave when full and Information Desk.
return back to campus.
Please note that you can only book for one walking tour
You may wish to buy a Safety Bus card from ‘The Point’ in the during the ISWP.
Student’s Union as the Safety Bus service also operates during
term time. Prices are £39 for a term and £79 for a year.
RELIGIOUS PROVISION
Taxis: Local taxi firms include Victoria Cabs: 0116 270 6655 ABC
Taxis: 0116 2555 111 and Queens Cabs: 0116 2701 700. Don’t Where can I practice my religion during ISWP?
forget to use a taxi or the Students’ Union run Safety Bus during
the evenings if you need to get home by yourself. The Chaplaincy (Gatehouse) will be open daily from 10am-4pm,
for free tea, coffee, and the chance to meet the University’s
Cycling: You can also cycle in Leicester, but remember that you Chaplains and have a chat. There is a wide range of information
cycle on the left side of the road in the UK. available for each major faith at the Gatehouse and the Chapel will
Information about cycling in the UK can be found at the be open daily.
following website:
Catholic Mass will be held on Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 pm
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Cycling/i in the Gatehouse.
ndex.htm
In the Charles Wilson Building on the mezzanine floor, there is a
If you do decide to have a bike in Leicester you can take it to prayer room for female Muslim students which is open and
the Security Lodge on campus to be registered. From there you available daily. The male prayer room will be in room 802 in the
can also buy a secure D-lock for your bike at the discounted Charles Wilson Building until 30th September, after which it will
price of £10. move back to the mezzanine floor.

Leicester Council of Faiths will be at the Services Fair on
LEICESTER Wednesday with further information about where to practice your
faith in the city for each major religion.
How can I find out more about the city of
Leicester?
Maps of the city are available from the Information Desk. For
IMMIGRATION
more information about the city and the surrounding area, come My visa sticker says that I need to register with
to the ‘Find out more about Leicestershire’ talk on Wednesday, the Police – what do I do?
go on a ‘Discover Leicester Bus Tour’ or visit the Tourist
Information Office located at Town Hall Square in the city centre. The University has organised police registration on campus for
those who need to do this. You will need to sign up at the
City and campus maps are also available online –
Information Desk where you will be given a time and place to
www.le.ac.uk/portals/maps/maps.html
attend. To book an appointment for changing your details with the
Walking Tours: Leicester Civic Society will be running walking police or registering for the first time, please visit the Information
tours throughout ISWP, to show you some of Leicester’s best Desk where a Student Assistant will help you. Police Registration
known and interesting historical sites. Spaces are limited to 30 will take place on campus in October. The police have made special
per tour so please make sure you sign up at the Information arrangements with the University for this and understand that this
Desk. You must be at the meeting point for the start of the may be more than 7 days since your arrival so please do not visit
walking tours at 13:30 or the bus will leave without you and the police station yourself or you may be sent away. You can find
please be aware that transport will only be provided to the start out more about the Police Registration and the documents you will
of each tour, meaning you must make your own way back from need at the Student’s Guide to Immigration session on Wednesday.

Use this table as a helpful memory aide of your choice of workshops and tours you would like to attend.

Title of Workshops/Tours Date and Time Comments To Do


Tuesday 27th September

Time Programme

10.00 onwards Arrive at your accommodation and collect your room keys
Register for the ISWP in Queen’s Hall in the Percy Gee (Students’ Union) Building, collect the ISWP
schedule and a Welcome Pack.

Tours leave Discover Leicester Bus Tour
every hour from
Venue: Meet at University Bus Stop (side of Charles Wilson Building). You will need your ticket
13.00, 14.00 and
to get on the bus. Repeated on Friday
15.00
Take a panoramic bus tour of Leicester. A guide onboard the bus will tell you about the city’s history and
places of interest, such as the Golden Mile, National Space Centre and Abbey Park. There are 95 places
per tour so please ensure that you board the correct bus at the time stated on your ticket.
Tickets are available at the Information Desk in the Queen’s Hall Building Entrance Hall.

13:30 - 16:30 Walking Tour: Explore Ancient Leicester (Repeated on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Meet a Student Assistant at the ISWP Information Desk who will accompany you to a minibus, which will
take you to the start of the tour. You must be at the meeting point promptly at 13:30 or the bus will
leave without you. See page 4 for details.
Limited to 30 per tour. Booking is essential – sign up at the ISWP Information Desk.

Tours leave Campus Tours (Repeated on Wednesday)
every hour Venue: Meet a Student Assistant at ‘The Point,’ in the Percy Gee Students Union
from 14.00,
15.00 and 16.00 Student Assistants will show you important facilities and services on campus like the David Wilson
Library, support services, food outlets and academic departments.

14.00 - 15.30 Welcome Event for Erasmus Students

Venue: The Scholar (Bar), Students’ Union Building
This is an introductory session to meet and make friends with other Erasmus students who are at the
University of Leicester. Refreshments will be available. You can also meet the University’s Erasmus
Coordinator and the Erasmus Team.

14.00 Shopping Trip to a Supermarket – Morrisons (near main campus – ten minute walk)
From Campus Venue: Meet outside the Students’ Union Building entrance (Percy Gee Steps)
Would you like to know where to buy food and other essentials? Student Assistants will accompany you
to Morrisons, a local supermarket, assisting you with your first food shopping trip. Morrisons is located
near Nixon Court and Freemen’s Common.

15.00 - 17.00 ‘Relax and Pamper Yourself’ Session Games Afternoon
Venue: Gatehouse, University Road Venue: Concourse, Students’ Union Building
Take a moment out from the hectic schedule to (Percy Gee)
relax, be pampered and make friends in this Join us in the games room to play darts, cards and
welcoming environment. dominoes and make new friends.


Tuesday 27th September (continued)

15.00 Shopping Trip to a Chinese Supermarket (located on Jarrom Street – 20 minute walk from main
campus)
Venue: Meet outside the Students’ Union Building entrance (Percy Gee Steps)

Would you like to know where the Chinese supermarket is in Leicester? A Student Assistant will
accompany you there.

16.00 Shopping Trip to Supermarket – Asda (near Oadby Student Village – ten minute walk)
From Gilbert
Venue: Meet at Gilbert Murray Stamford Reception
Murray
Reception Would you like to know where to buy food and other essentials in Oadby Student Village? A Student
Assistant will accompany you to Asda, a local supermarket, assisting you with your first food shopping trip.

16.00 Shopping Trip to Supermarket – Morrisons (near campus – ten minute walk)
From Nixon Court
Venue: Nixon Court Reception

Would you like to know where to buy food and other essentials near Nixon Court/Freemen’s Common? A
Student Assistant will accompany you to Morrisons, a local supermarket, assisting you with your first food
shopping trip.

17.15 Free bus service for students in Mary Gee Houses to Main Campus Accommodation talk and
evening meal.

Venue: Mary Gee Bus Stop

17.30 Welcome to your Accommodation

Talk Venue: Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 1
Residential Services Managers give an introduction for students living in self-catered University
accommodation and private accommodation. There will also be a chance to meet your Residential Advisors.
There will also be advice for those living in the community.
Following this talk, for students in City Living and private accommodation:

18.00-19:30 Welcome Evening Meal For students at Oadby Student Village:
Welcome to your Accommodation Talk
Venue: O2 Academy 1, Students’ Union
(Percy Gee Building) Venue: John Foster Hall
A free meal is provided at this event and a bar will be An introduction for students living at Oadby
open selling a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic Student Village to living in University
drinks. Accommodation. There will also be a chance to
meet your residential advisors.
Meal served at 18.30
Oadby Student Village: Evening Meal Venue:
Stamford Hall at 17.30

19.30 - 22.00 Welcome to Leicester: An Evening of Fun and Games

Venue: 02 Academy 1, Students’ Union Building Venue: John Foster Hall

Have lots of fun while you meet new people at this very popular and enjoyable icebreaker session. A
pub quiz has been organized with prizes to be won! The event takes place on two sites – main campus
and Oadby Student Village due to its popularity. Live Music will be provided on campus by the Band
and Gig Society.

22.15 Free bus service for students needing to return to Mary Gee Houses

Venue: Bus leaves from the campus bus stop (side of Charles Wilson Building)


Wednesday 28th September

09.45 ARRIVAL AND INTRODUCTION

Postgraduate Students Undergraduate and Erasmus Students Study
International Study Abroad/Exchange
(Students on full time (European students on a
Centre Students Students
courses) short course of up to
(Students on full time one year) (One semester or one
Venue: Peter Williams
courses) year only students)
Lecture Theatre Venue: Rattray Lecture
(Library) Venue: Ken Edwards Theatre Venue: Rattray
Lecture Theatre 1 Lecture Theatre

10.00 Health Issues Banking in the UK Vice-Chancellor’s Vice-Chancellor’s
Welcome Welcome
Information about the Find out how to open a
National Health Service, bank account in the Professor Sir Robert Professor Sir Robert
how to register with the UK, what documents Burgess, our Vice- Burgess, our Vice-
doctor and what to do if you need and how to Chancellor personally Chancellor personally
you become ill. get them. Important welcomes you to the welcomes you to the
University. University.
Important Presenter: Katrina
Abatis (International
Presenter: Gill Miles
Student Adviser)
(Student Healthy Living
Manager)

10.20 Banking in the UK Vice-Chancellor’s Health Issues Health Issues
Welcome
Find out how to open a Information about the Information about the
bank account in the Professor Sir Robert National Health Service, National Health Service,
UK, what documents Burgess, our Vice- how to register with the how to register with the
you need and how to Chancellor personally doctor and what to do if doctor and what to do if
get them. welcomes you to the you become ill. you become ill.
University.
Important Important Important

Presenter: Katrina Presenter: Gill Miles Presenter: Gill Miles
Abatis (International (Student Healthy Living (Student Healthy Living
Student Adviser) Manager) Manager)

10:40 Vice-Chancellor’s Student’s Guide to Banking in the UK BREAK
Welcome Immigration (not
Find out how to open a
relevant if you are
Professor Sir Robert bank account in the
from the EU)
Burgess, our Vice- UK, what documents
Chancellor personally Session for anyone in the you need and how to
welcomes you to the UK on a student visa. get them.
University. Includes advice over
Important
working regulations,
responsibilities and police Presenter: Katrina
registration. Abatis (International
Student Adviser)
Important

Presenter: Julia Coats
(International Student
Adviser)


Wednesday 28th September (continued)

Postgraduate Students Undergraduate and Erasmus Students Study Abroad /
International Study Exchange Students
Venue: Peter Williams Venue: Rattray Lecture
Centre Students
Lecture Theatre Theatre Venue: Bennett
(Library) Venue: Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 2
Lecture Theatre 1

11.00 Student’s Guide to Health Issues Erasmus Registration Study Abroad
Immigration (not Procedures Information Session
Information about the
relevant if you are and Registration
National Health Service, Venue: Rattray Lecture
from the EU) Procedures
how to register with the Theatre
Session for anyone on a doctor and what to do if Venue: Bennett
All the information
student visa. Includes you become ill. Lecture Theatre 2
required to enable you
advice over working
Important to register as an Erasmus Find out more about
regulations,
student in Leicester. the programme and
responsibilities and Presenter: Gill Miles
registration procedures.
police registration. (Student Healthy Living Important
Manager) Important
Important Presenter: Cleo Bowen
(Erasmus Programme Presenter: Paul Beavitt
Presenter: Julia Coats
Manager) (Study Abroad Co-
(International Student
ordinator)
Adviser)

12.00 - 14.30 LUNCH will be available in all University catering outlets.

12.00 - 16.30 Face to Face Registration for fee-paying International Students only (Wednesday – Friday)

Venue: Sports Hall, ground floor of the Charles Wilson Building

Non – EU International students must complete their registration at the University. You will have received an
appointment time when you registered for the ISWP at the Information Desk. You must already have
successfully completed online registration. You must attend your appointment – it is compulsory. If you
are unable to attend, you must attend Monday to Wednesday of the first week of term.

Please bring your passport and visa/biometric ID card, or if you don’t have these documents because your
visa application is currently being processed, a photocopy of these documents. Please also bring a
passport sized photo with you.

Study Abroad/Exchange and Erasmus students have their own arrangements to complete their student
registration. This information will have been given to you at the Wednesday morning session on
Registration Procedures.

13.00 - 16.00 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES FAIR


This is a chance to find out more about the range
of student support services available at the
University and in the city of Leicester.
• Discover where places of worship are located
• Take the opportunity to talk to local banks and
organisations
• Find out more about University and Students’
Union services
• Get a NUS Extra (student) card for discounts on
shops, travel and eating out in Leicester


Wednesday 28th September (continued)

Tours leave at Campus Tours
13.00, 14.00,
Venue: Meet a Student Assistant at ‘The
15.00 and 16.00
Point,’ in the Percy Gee (Students’ Union)

Student Assistants will show you important
facilities and services on campus like the
David Wilson Library, support services, food
outlets and academic departments.

13.30 - 16.00 Walking Tour: Explore Ancient Leicester (Repeated on Thursday and Friday)
Meet a Student Assistant at the ISWP Information Desk who will accompany you to a minibus, which
will take you to the start of the tour. You must be at the meeting point promptly at 13:30 or the bus
will leave without you. See page 4 for details.
Places are limited to 30 per tour. Booking is essential – sign up at the ISWP Information Desk.

13.00 - 16.30 Workshop Programme

Each session is at 13.00 then repeated at 15.00

13.00 and 15.00 Find out more about English Language Support Living on a Budget
Leicestershire
Venue: Rattray Lecture Venue: Peter Williams Lecture
Venue: Bennett Lecture Theatre Theatre (Library)
Theatre 2
A member of staff from the Find out how you can maximise
Would you like to know about English Language Teaching Unit your income, minimise your living
the city and the surrounding will explain the English language expenses and get the most out of a
area of Leicester? A support available during your limited budget, without feeling that
professional guide will tell you course, how to enrol and some you’re missing out. Includes advice
more. practical tips on how to improve about cheaper things to do and buy
your English whilst you are here. in Leicester and how to budget.
Presenter: Robert Gregory
(Professional Guide) Presenter: Stella Smyth (Study Presenter: James Pooley (Financial
Skills Director) Adviser)

19.30 - 22.30 Social Event: Ceilidh (pronounced Kay-li)

Building

A Ceilidh involves traditional Irish and Scottish
dancing and music. There is dancing, laughter
and an opportunity to make more friends. It is
great fun and students always enjoy the
evening. Don’t worry that you don’t know the
steps because the ‘caller’ will tell you what to
do, just join in and have fun.

Bus to Oadby Free bus service for students needing to return to Oadby Student Village and Mary Gee
Student Village Houses.
departs 22.30
Venue: Buses leave from the campus bus stop (side of the Charles Wilson Building)
and 23.00


Thursday 29th September

Undergraduate/Postgraduate/International Erasmus/Study Abroad Students
Study Centre Students
Venue: Rattray Lecture Theatre
Venue: Peter Williams Lecture Theatre (Library)


9.15 - 10.15 Your Students’ Union Studying at the University of Leicester

An introduction to the University of Leicester’s We want you to succeed in your studies while
Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports, politics, you are at the University of Leicester. This
entertainment, student support – and how you session is an introduction to the British style of
can get involved. learning and teaching. It designed so that you
can find out how you can enhance and improve
Presenter: Suzi Burtenshaw (SU Welfare and
your learning at the University, access support to
International Officer)
improve your studying techniques and explains
the range of services on offer from Student
Development.

Important

Presenter: Marta Ulanicka (Careers Service)

10.15 BREAK

10.30 - 11.30 Studying Successfully at a British University Your Students’ Union

We want you to succeed in your studies while An introduction to the University of Leicester’s
you are at the University of Leicester. This Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports, politics,
session is an introduction to the British style of entertainment, student support – and how you
learning and teaching. It designed so that you can get involved.
can find out how you can enhance and improve
Presenter: Suzi Burtenshaw (SU Welfare and
your learning at the University, access support to
International Officer))
improve your studying techniques and explains
the range of services on offer from Student
Development.

Important

Presenter: Marta Ulanicka (Careers Service)

11.00 - 16.30 Face to face registration for non EU International Students only (Wednesday – Friday)
(See page 8 for details)


12.00 - 14.30 LUNCH will be available in all University catering outlets.

13.00 - 16.00 Sports Activities

Venue: Victoria Park

Playing sports together is always a good way to
make new friends. We have organised an afternoon
of different sports for you to try.

Some university teams will be on hand to run taster
activities.


Thursday 29th September (continued)

13.00 - 16.30 Workshop Programme

Each session is at 13.00 and 15.00

13.00 and 15.00 Introduction to British Culture UK Higher Education Experience Looking for Work

Venue: Library Seminar Rooms Venue: Peter Williams Lecture Venue: Rattray Lecture
1,2,3, Basement of the David Theatre (Library) Theatre
Wilson Library An academic member of staff gives How can I find a part-time job
What is British culture? Explore an overview about the UK academic while I am studying? Can I get
these questions (and a few ideas!) system at Leicester and how it may help on writing my CV? Find
with an International Student be different from your home out how the University can help
Adviser. country. They will talk about the you get a job and a career.
expectations of lecturers and what Presenter: Valerie Matthews-
Presenter: Katrina Abatis you can expect from the University.
(International Student Adviser) Lane (Careers Adviser)
Presenter: Dr. Chris Comber
(Director of Research in the School
of Education)

13.30 - 16.30 Walking Tour: Explore Ancient Leicester
(Repeated on Friday)
Meet a Student Assistant at the ISWP Information
Desk who will accompany you to a minibus, which
will take you to the start of the tour. You must be
at the meeting point promptly at 13:30 or the bus

Places are limited to 30 per tour. Booking is
essential – sign up at the ISWP Information
Desk.

19.00 Free bus service for students in Oadby and Mary Gee to main campus.
Venue: Manor Road (outside Gilbert Murray Hall)

19.30 Postgraduate Cheese, Wine & Soft Drinks Night
Venue: Senior Common Room, 5th Floor, Charles Wilson Building
This event is designed exclusively for postgraduate students, especially mature students. Relax and chat
to other postgraduate students over a selection of wines, cheeses and soft drinks. There will also be a
chance to meet members of staff from different academic departments.

19.30 - 00.00 Karaoke Night

Venue: Students’ Union Building: The Scholar

How is karaoke different in England from Asia,
Europe or America? Or is it all the same? Find out
as you show your new friends your singing skills.

Bus to Oadby Free bus service for students needing to return to Oadby Student Village and Mary Gee Houses.
Student Village Venue: Buses leave from the campus bus stop (side of the Charles Wilson Building)
departs from
23.30 and 00.00


Friday 30th September

Undergraduate/Postgraduate/International Erasmus/Study Abroad Students
Study Centre Students

Venue: Peter Williams Lecture Theatre (Library) Venue: Rattray Lecture Theatre


09.40 Stay Safe HOST and FOSSIL

Advice from the Campus Police Officers on Would you like to meet a British family during
safety whilst studying in Leicester. your stay in the UK? HOST UK works with
international students to give them a day or a
Presenters: PC Harvey Watson and PCSO Amarjit weekend visit anywhere in the UK. FOSSIL is a
Singh Sanghera Leicester based organization that arranges visits
Important so you get the chance to meet local families.

Presenter: Dr Chris Willmott
(FOSSIL Co-ordinator)

10.00 Stay Safe Student Support Stay Safe
session
The University provides a fully integrated Advice from the Campus Police Officers on
development and support service for students. safety whilst studying in Leicester.
10.10 Student
Find out more about the wide range of central
Support session Presenters: PC Harvey Watson and PCSO Amarjit
support services and how to access them.
Singh Sanghera
Presenter: Clare Taylor (Head of Student Welfare) Important

10.30 HOST and FOSSIL Student Support

Presenter: Dr Chris Willmott (FOSSIL Co-ordinator) Presenter: Clare Taylor (Head of Student Welfare)

11.00 and “Living in Leicester – what is it really like?”
repeated at 15.00
Venue: Peter Williams Lecture Theatre (Library)

Discussion Groups with current students and Student Assistants who can probably give you all the
unofficial information you need!
Presenter: Suzi Burtenshaw (SU Welfare and International Officer)

11.00 - 16.30 Face to face registration for non EU International Students only (on Wednesday – Friday)
(See page 8 for details)


13.00 - 16.00 SOCIETIES FAIR

Venue: 02 Academy 2 & The Square

This is a chance to join student societies and
associations, which is a great way of meeting like-
minded people at University. National societies,
creative societies, and religious societies – the Fair
will have it all so come to sign up!

13.00 - 16.00 Softball Taster Session

Venue: Victoria Park

Come and try softball with professional coaches, learn the basic skills of the game and play against
your new friends.


Friday 30th September (continued)

Tours leave every Discover Leicester Tour
hour from 13.00,
Venue: Meet at University Bus Stop (side of Charles Wilson Building)
14.00, 15.00,
16.00 You will need your ticket to get on the bus. Take a panoramic tour of Leicester. A guide onboard the
bus will tell you about the city’s history and places of interest, such as the Golden Mile, National Space
Centre and Abbey Park. There are 95 places per tour so please ensure that you board the correct bus
at the time stated on your ticket. Tickets are available at the Information Desk in the Queen’s Hall
Building Entrance Hall.

13.30 - 16.30 Walking Tour: Explore Ancient Leicester

Meet a Student Assistant at the ISWP Information Desk who will accompany you to a minibus, which
will take you to the start of the tour. You must be at the meeting point promptly at 13:30 or the bus
Places are limited to 30 per tour. Booking is essential – sign up at the ISWP Information Desk.

14.00 - 16.30 English Tea Party (Sponsored by Morrisons)

Venue: Gatehouse, University Road

Drop into the Chaplaincy for an English style tea. Find out what a cream tea is, have an informal chat to
University staff and make friends. A representative from HOST will be on hand to answer questions and give
more information. If you have brought your family to Leicester, why not you bring them along with you.

17.30 - 18.30 Meet Student Assistants to guide you to the New Walk Museum for the ‘Welcome to
Leicester City’ event (for students in City Living or Private accommodation)

Venue: Steps of the Charles Wilson Building

18.00 Free bus service for students in Oadby and Mary Gee to main campus.

Venue: Manor Road (outside Gilbert Murray Hall) to New Walk.

The Student Assistants will meet you at the bus drop off point on New Walk to guide you to the event.

18.00 - 20.00 ‘Welcome to Leicester City’ – by the Lord Mayor of Leicester

Venue: New Walk Museum

For this special evening, we invite you to dress in your national costume and
attend a reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leicester. This is an exclusive event
for students on the ISWP to have an official welcome to the city of Leicester.

20.00 - 00.00 Cultural Night

Venue: O2 Academy 2, Student’s Union Building

A highlight of the ISWP week, we invite you to join new friends for an evening of entertainment. There
will be musical and dramatic performances by fellow students. You are welcome to show off your
country and your culture with a dance, a poetry reading, a song or a dramatic performance – if
you are interested please let Student Assistants know on the night.

Following this, ‘The Big Shabang’ will take place in O2 Academy 1, with those attending the Cultural
Night gaining free entry.

Bus to Oadby Free bus service for students needing to return to Oadby Student Village and Mary Gee Houses.
Student Village
departs at 23.30 Venue: Buses leave from the campus bus stop (side of the Charles Wilson Building)
and 00.00


Saturday 1st October 2011
You will need to vacate your room by 10am at the latest.

Trip to Nottingham Castle
The International Students’ Association have arranged an afternoon
trip to Nottingham Castle.

Buses will Depart from:
• Mayors Walk (Side of the Charles Wilson Building) at 10:00am
• Mary Gee: 10:10am • John Foster Hall: 10:15am
For more information or to buy a ticket please go to ‘The Point’
in the Percy Gee Building.

19:00 – 22:00 – Chaplaincy Social Evening
Venue: The Gatehouse

Join us at our ‘Under the Sea’ themed social evening. There will
be music, refreshments and some laughter!

Sunday 2nd October 2011
Trip to Warwick Castle
Tickets will be sold from Wednesday 28th September to Friday 30th
September 9am-4pm at ‘The Point’ (Students Union Box Office) Numbers are
limited to 300 places. www.warwick-castle.co.uk

Cost £20 per person (transport and castle admission included)
Warwick Castle is less than a one hour drive from the University, and there is a lot to see
and do within the historic grounds. The castle dates back to William the Conqueror’s
reign, built in 1068 the building has had many varied uses during its long history. Today
the castle is owned by a waxwork group called Tussard’s who are famous for producing
interactive exhibitions. Whilst at the castle you can explore the Haunted Towers, Castle
Dungeons and Maiden’s Tower. There are many food outlets, where you can buy food,
or you can bring a picnic lunch to eat in the grounds.

Coaches will leave:
• Outside Beaumont Hall, Stoughton Drive South at 08:45 (for students staying at
Oadby Student Village)
• Main University campus bus stop (opposite Charles Wilson Building) at 09:15 (for
students staying at City Living sites)
We will leave Warwick Castle at 17:00, arriving back on campus at approximately 18:00.
Any person who misses the coach departures will be responsible for making
THEIR OWN way there and/or back.


Checklist – when you arrive in Leicester
Tell your family you have arrived Register with the Freeman’s Common Health Centre

Arrange payment of tuition fees Insure your belongings

Complete online registration with the University Buy a Television Licence
(if you buy a TV for your room)
Complete face to face registration
Register with the Police (if applicable)
Open a bank account

Arrange payment of accommodation fees

Further advice and information:
The Student Welfare Service is based in the Percy Gee Building
(Students’ Union, first floor). The International Student Advisers are
available from Monday – Friday between 10.00-16.00 but you may
need to book an appointment.

Student Welfare Service
Percy Gee Building
University of Leicester
Leicester
LE1 7RH

Tel: +44 (0) 116 223 1185
Fax: +44 (0) 116 223 1196
Email: welfare@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/welfare

© University of Leicester 2011
Leicester LE1 7RH
UK

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