Welcome Week and induction
We can’t wait to welcome you onto campus! Welcome Week and beyond is your chance to sample everything LSBU has to offer, meet your classmates and lecturers, and get fully inducted onto your courseWe know that starting university can feel overwhelming, Welcome Week is designed to help you settle in, meet your classmates and lecturers, find out about the campus and get fully inducted onto your course. This is an exciting opportunity to join social events, learn more about your course and make new friends and connections. There will be mandatory sessions as well as activities you can choose to get involved in.
Please check the below timetables carefully to find the date, time and location of your induction sessions for your course:
Please note these timetables are subject to change, so keep checking back up until the day of your induction.
For all International students, this will be the week of International-specific induction sessions and Welcome activities (this does not include your course induction - please look in the other Welcome Week tabs to find your course induction).
See the induction sessions below. You only need to attend for one of the three days - you can choose which day to attend. The online session links will be sent to you ahead of the session taking place.
Tuesday 22nd September (ONLINE):
10am: Your student visa - the conditions explained
11am: Differences in University study and academic misconduct.
12pm: Staying Well at LSBU
Wednesday 23rd September (In Person)
10am: Your student visa - the conditions explained
11am: Differences in University study and academic misconduct.
12pm: Staying Well at LSBU
Thursday 24th September (ONLINE):
10am: Staying Well at LSBU
11am: Your student visa - the conditions explained
12pm: Differences in University study and academic misconduct.
Please check the below timetables carefully to find the date, time and location of your induction sessions for your course:
Please note these timetables are subject to change, so keep checking back up until the day of your induction.
Welcome Week events
We’ll be running a packed programme of exciting events throughout September and October - from our Fresher's fair and Sports fair to boat parties and street food stalls. There’s something for everyone, giving you plenty of opportunities to have fun, meet new people and get to know your new campus.
Induction timetable
Your course induction is an essential part of your course where you will be introduced to your course team, lecturers, school staff and – most importantly – other students on your course.
Academic calendar
You can find all the key dates for the 2026/27 academic year on the academic calendar.
Frequently asked questions
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