Whether you're heading to Plymouth for the first time, you've lived here all your life or you're back for your next year of study - welcome!

You're about to start a brand new adventure and, as your Students' Union, we'll be here every step of the way.

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Veg Boxes
20th January 11:30am - 4pm
The SU Stage
Guided Beryl Bike Ride
20th January 1pm - 2pm
Beryl Bike point in front of Roland Levinsky Building
Free University Casual Swim Sessions
21st January 12:30pm - 2pm
The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF
Gardening Society - Gardening Session
21st January 1pm - 3pm
University Sustainability Hub
Masters Session - Wednesday
21st January 2pm - 4pm
Masters Academy
Volunteer with Special Olympics!
21st January 5:20pm - 8pm
Meet on Campus
Karaoke Wednesdays
21st January 7pm - 11pm
SU Big Room
Free University Casual Swim Sessions
22nd January 7pm - 7:45pm
The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF
Jam House
22nd January 8pm - 1am
SU Big Room
Legends Session - Friday
23rd January 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Legends Boxing Gym
Free University Casual Swim Sessions
23rd January 6pm - 7:30pm
The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF
Quiz Night ft. Soc TBD
23rd January 7pm - 9pm
SU Big Room
Masters Session - Saturday
24th January 1pm - 3pm
Masters Academy
Saturday Nights ft. DJ Supa | Secret DJ: Rock Out!
24th January 11pm - 3am
SU Big Room
South-West Qawwali night
25th January 3pm - 10pm
Wills Memorial Building, Bristol university
Pitts Hall Session - Sunday
25th January 5pm - 6pm
Pitts Hall
Free University Casual Swim Sessions
25th January 7pm - 8:30pm
The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF
Give it a Go: Basketball
26th January 5pm - 6pm
On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA
A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new basketball skills and play fun, informal games in a friendly environment on campus. This session is run by men's Basketball but is open to all students!
Give it a Go: Volleyball
26th January 5pm - 6pm
On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA
A weekly turn up and play Volleyball – Open to all levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new volleyball skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.
Legends Session - Monday
26th January 6pm - 8pm
Legends Boxing Gym
Free University Casual Swim Sessions
26th January 6:30pm - 8pm
The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF
Chuckle Chamber
26th January 7pm - 10pm
SU Big Room
Welcome Back Week: Sports & Societies Fair
27th January 11am - 4pm
SU Big Room
Veg Boxes
27th January 11:30am - 4pm
The SU Stage
Give it a Go: Badminton
27th January 5pm - 6pm
On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA
A great opportunity to meet new people, learn new badminton skills and play fun and informal games in a friendly environment.
Welcome Back Week: Goose & Gander Pop-Up Shop
28th January 10am - 4pm
The Big Room
Free University Casual Swim Sessions
28th January 12:30pm - 2pm
The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF
Gardening Society - Gardening Session
28th January 1pm - 3pm
University Sustainability Hub
Give it a go Cycling
28th January 1:30pm - 4pm
SU
Masters Session - Wednesday
28th January 2pm - 4pm
Masters Academy
Volunteer with Special Olympics!
28th January 5:20pm - 8pm
Meet on Campus
Welcome Back Week: Karaoke Wednesday
28th January 7pm - 11pm
SU Big Room
Campus Market
29th January 10am - 4pm
SU Roof
Welcome Back Week: Welcome Back Fair
29th January 11am - 4pm
SU Big Room
Film Night - Collaboration with STAR Plymouth
29th January 6pm - 8pm
Jill Craigie Cinema
Film Screening - Collaboration with STAR Plymouth
29th January 6pm - 8pm
Jill Craigie Cinema
Give it a Go: Indoor Football
29th January 6pm - 7pm
On campus: SU Gym sports hall, Drakes Circus, PL4 8AA
Grab your indoor shoes and play some indoor 5 aside football.
Free University Casual Swim Sessions
29th January 7pm - 7:45pm
The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF
Welcome Back Week: Jam House ft. Big Band
29th January 8pm - 1am
SU Big Room
Legends Session - Friday
30th January 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Legends Boxing Gym
Free University Casual Swim Sessions
30th January 6pm - 7:30pm
The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF
Quiz Night ft. All Wheels Skating
30th January 7pm - 9pm
SU Big Room
Masters Session - Saturday
31st January 1pm - 3pm
Masters Academy
Top-down view of people sharing a meal at a table filled with assorted dishes and drinks. Monthly International Dinners
31st January 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Sherwell Church Hall, North Hill
Sponsored walk for Plymouth FoodBank
1st February 10am - 4pm
Meet SU Roof
Pitts Hall Session - Sunday
1st February 5pm - 6pm
Pitts Hall
Free University Casual Swim Sessions
1st February 7pm - 8:30pm
The Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DF
find your uni family
Students celebrating Holi in Drake's Gardens
Meet like-minded people and discover new communities

You're joining a friendly, diverse and passionate group of 19,000+ students. Coming to University can feel scary, intimidating and - at times - isolating. For many of you this is an entirely new beginning and finding the people who will help you shape that will be one of your biggest priorities.

Welcome is a time to dip your toe in the water and meet new people, embrace new experiences and learn more about yourself. One of the ways you can meet likeminded people is by joining a student group (clubs and societies) or a network.

By joining a student group or signing up to a network you can...

  • Meet people on your course by joining an academic society
  • Get outdoors with an adventure club
  • Connect with your cultural community by joining a faith or culture-based society
  • Use your voice to shape your University experience
  • Make a difference to the local community by volunteering or getting involved with fundraising
  • Explore Britain's Ocean City by signing up to a water-based club

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we've got you
SU Buddies talking to students at a plant sale
Access support at University

Studying away from home means facing new challenges and knowing where to find the right support is important. Starting University and perhaps moving away from home for the first time can be intimidating. It's perfectly natural to feel apprehensive, nervous or overwhelmed.

The most important thing to remember is that you are not alone. Thousands of others are in exactly the same boat and will be feeling similar emotions, support is on hand.

Find out more about:

  • The SU Advice and University of Plymouth Student Hub teams
  • Managing Student Finance and budgetting
  • Prioritising your wellbeing
  • Where to go if you have questions about your course
  • Finding part-time work
  • Navigating campus and your new city

visit our support page here

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