Welcome Weeks 2021

3-10 September - Early starter events

Karaoke – Friday 3^rd September

7pm-late – The Hangar
£2 entry
Everyone’s favourite night of the week is back!

Friday night can mean only one thing at The Hangar – Karaoke! If you’re looking to channel your inner Gaga, serenade to the sound of Taylor Swift, or belt out some retro classics, this is the place to be every Friday!

 

 

Elephant Tour - Friday 3rd September/Saturday 4th September

The Residential Life Team will be running a tour of Worcester's elephant sculptures for international students and early arrivals.

 

 

Live DJ – Saturday 4^th September

7pm-late – The Hangar
Free entry

Join us for a night of drinks and dancing on our first Saturday night of the semester.

Expect all the biggest tunes, instant classics, and party anthems to end your first weekend in Worcester in style.

 

 

Quiz Night – Sunday 5^th September

7pm-late – The Hangar
£2 entry (pay on door)

 This Sunday we’ve got a special Quiz Night for all of our new arrivals at Worcester.

Assemble your team and test out your general knowledge to be in with the chance of winning our big cash prize.

 

 

International Evening Welcome Event - 6th September 

The International Team will be welcoming our new arrivals onto Campus.

 

 

Early Starter Welcome – Tuesday 7^th September

10am-5pm – St John’s Campus
Free entry

We’re giving a big warm welcome to all of our early arrivals, international students, and commuters.

Join us for a chilled-out day of mingling with other new students and get to know your surroundings. We’ll have food and drink throughout the day, as well as free ice cream

We’ve also got circus skills demonstrations and lessons to keep you entertained throughout the day

Children, parents, and families are all welcome to come along and join the fun.

 

 

International Welcome Breakfast - 7th September 

A chance for international students to grab some food and meet some new people.

 

 

Sunset Session – Thursday 9^th September

6pm-10pm – City Campus
Free entry

For all our returning students, our Sunset Session is a chance for you to grab a drink, sit back, and relax before the Welcome Week party kicks-off.

Join us in The Hangar marquee on City Campus for drinks and some chilled out vibes.

We'll also have free food for everyone who attends, including gourmet burgers, loaded hotdogs, and ice cream with all the toppings!

 

 

Karaoke – Friday 10^th September

7pm-late – The Hangar
£2 entry

Everyone’s favourite night of the week is back!

Friday night can mean only one thing at The Hangar – Karaoke! If you’re looking to channel your inner Gaga, serenade to the sound of Taylor Swift, or belt out some retro classics, this is the place to be this Welcome Week.

 

11-12 September - Welcome Weekend

Welcome Fair – Saturday 11^th September

10am-4pm – City Campus
Free entry

Our Welcome Fair is taking place on 11^th and 12^th September at City Campus. This is your chance to meet all of our clubs, societies, and networks, and find out more about how you can get involved in the TeamWorc community. All new and returning students are welcome at this event.

We’ve also got some of our favourite local and national companies joining us (and giving out some great freebies), as well as the return of our friends at Goldrush Vintage Clothing (Saturday only).

We’ll also have some delicious food and drink courtesy of Chartwells, and The Hangar marquee will be open from midday serving all your usual favourites.

 

 

Morning After Walking Tours - Saturday 11th September/ Sunday 12th September

Grab a bacon butty and join the Residential Life Team for a walking tour of the city.

 

 

VK Welcome Party – Saturday 11^th September

7pm-late – The Hangar
Free entry

We’re kicking off Welcome Week in style with the return of our Welcome Party on Saturday night, sponsored by our friends at VK.

Join us in The Hangar as we welcome all of our new and returning students to Worcester. Meet, mingle, and celebrate the start of Uni in your campus bar.

We’ll have a live DJ and some great drinks deals throughout the night, so don’t miss out on the first of many great university nights!

 

 

Gig Night at City – Saturday 11^th September

7pm-11pm – City Campus
Free entry

Come down to City Campus for a chilled out evening of drinks and live music, set against the stunning backdrop of City Campus.

We’re teaming up with the Worcester Music Festival to bring you some of the best local musicians. Full lineup announced soon.

 

 

Welcome Fair – Sunday 12^th September

10am-4pm – City Campus

Our Welcome Fair is taking place on 11^th and 12^th September at City Campus. This is your chance to meet all of our clubs, societies, and networks, and find out more about how you can get involved in the TeamWorc community. All new and returning students are welcome at this event.

We’ve also got some of our favourite local and national companies joining us (and giving out some great freebies), as well as the return of our friends at Goldrush Vintage Clothing (Saturday only).

We’ll also have some delicious food and drink courtesy of Chartwells, and The Hangar marquee will be open from midday serving all your usual favourites.

 

 

Live DJ – Sunday 12^th September

7pm-late – The Hangar
Free entry

Keep the party going from Saturday and join us for a night of music from top DJ, Owen Lowe.
Expect all the biggest tunes, instant classics, and party anthems to end your first weekend in Worcester in style.

 

 

Gig Night at City – Sunday 12^th September

7pm-11pm – City Campus
Free entry

Come down to City Campus for a chilled out evening of drinks and live music, set against the stunning backdrop of City Campus.

We’re teaming up with the Worcester Music Festival to bring you some of the best local musicians. Full lineup announced soon.

13-19 September – Welcome Week

Disco Binglow – Monday 13^th September

8pm-late – The Hangar
£3 entry

The legendary Disco Binglow is back!
Get ready for a night of VK, inflatables, prize giveaways, and a whole lot more.

Audience participation is mandatory! Tickets will be on sale on Wednesday 1^st September

 

 

Gig Night at City – Monday 13^th September

7pm-11pm – City Campus
Free entry

Come down to City Campus for a chilled out evening of drinks and live music, set against the stunning backdrop of City Campus.

We’re teaming up with the Worcester Music Festival to bring you some of the best local musicians. Full lineup announced soon.

 

 

The Big Quiz – Tuesday 14^th September

8pm-late – The Hangar
£2 entry (pay on door)

Our weekly Quiz Night returns with The Big Quiz this Welcome Week.

Assemble your team and test out your general knowledge to be in with the chance of winning our £250 jackpot.

 

 

Bingo Night – Tuesday 14^th September

7pm-11pm – City Campus
£1 entry (pay on door)

Looking for something a bit quieter (but still a whole lot of fun) after all the excitement of Welcome Weekend?

 Join us for Bingo Night at City Campus and if you’re numbers come up you could be walking away with a share of our £50 cash prize jackpot.

 

 

Cinema Night at City – Tuesday 14^th September

5pm-9pm – City Campus

Free entry + free popcorn

We've got two great films (and some free popcorn) lined up for you at our pop-up outdoor cinema at City Campus. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some great cinema.

17:30 - Clueless - A rich high school student tries to boost a new pupil’s popularity, but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way.  An absolute classic of 90s cinema

19:30 - Mean Girls - When she move to the suburbs of Illinois, high school student Cady gets to experience public school and gets a quick primer on the cruel, tacit laws of popularity that divide her fellow students into tightly knit cliques. It's totally fetch.

 

 

Colour Run – Wednesday 15^th September

2pm-5pm – St John’s Campus
£8 entry

 

One of our biggest charity events of the year, the Colour Run, is returning to campus. Run, walk, jog or skip – everyone can take part!

 Follow our specially designed route around campus and get covered in a kaleidoscope of colours as you do it.

All profits from the Colour Run will go to our RAG Charity of the Year, Student Minds.

Tickets will be on sale on Wednesday 1^st September. Ticket price includes t-shirt, sunglasses, food, and a drink voucher for The Hangar.

 

 

Worcester Wednesday – Wednesday 15^th September

6pm-11pm – City Campus
Free entry

Your starting point for the biggest and best student night in Worcester. Join us for the return of Worcester Wednesday before heading out to Play at Tramps to continue the fun.

We’ll have loads of great drinks deals throughout the night, so don’t miss out on an unforgettable night.

 

 

Cocktail Night – Thursday 16^th September

6pm-11pm – The Hangar
Free entry

 

Thursday night is cocktail night every week in The Hangar, with all cocktails two for £8.

Join us from 6pm and try out some of our delicious new cocktails.

If you’ve had a bit of a heavy Welcome Week, we’ve got a fantastic range of mocktails for you to enjoy.

 

 

Cook a Pizza - 16th September

The Residential Life Team can provide you with ingredients to cook up a storm and get to know some of your fellow students.

 

 

Comedy Night – Thursday 16^th September

8pm-11pm – City Campus
£5 entry

Come down to City Campus for an evening of sure-fire entertainment and laughter with our bumper lineup of top comedians.

Tony Law
Award winning Canadian stand-up Tony Law brings his perfectly constructed surrealist chaos to Worcester. An unmissable act from one of the best comedians on the circuit.

 

Daman Bamrah
One of the most exciting new acts in British comedy. Daman Bamrah’s storytelling, intelligence, and easy charm are guaranteed to make him a star.

 

Kathryn Mather
The imaginative black comedy of Kathryn Mather has seen her pick up multiple awards in her fledging career. Look forward to something ultra-cynical and largely unprintable.

 

Paul Pirie
A mainstay of the British comedy circuit for over 15 years, Paul Pirie delivers energetic, laugh out loud comedy. A hugely entertaining, rapid-fire comedy onslaught.

 

Jamie Nicholl
One of our very own, University of Worcester student Jamie Nicholl, takes to the stage as the evening’s opening act.

Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 1st September.

 

 

TeamWorc Showcase – Friday 17^th September

9am-5pm – St John’s Campus and City Campus

Want to find out more about our fantastic clubs, societies, and Networks? Fancy trying out some of the great activities they have to offer. Come along to our TeamWorc Showcase this Welcome Week to see how you can get involved in the TeamWorc Community.

Full details on times and sessions will be announced at the beginning of September.

 

 

Karaoke Night – Friday 17^th September

7pm-late – The Hangar
£2 entry

Everyone’s favourite night of the week is back!

Friday night can mean only one thing at The Hangar – Karaoke! If you’re looking to channel your inner Gaga, serenade to the sound of Taylor Swift, or belt out some retro classics, this is the place to be this Welcome Week.

 

 

Bingo Night – Friday 17^th September

8pm-11pm – City Campus
£2 entry

Looking for something a bit quieter (but still a whole lot of fun) after all the excitement of Welcome Week?

Join us for Bingo Night at City Campus and if you’re numbers come up you could be walking away with a share of our £150 cash prize jackpot.

 

 

Worcester Wolves Game – Saturday 18th September

Come and support the University's official basketball team and enjoy some free popcorn.

 

 

Cocktail Night – Saturday 18^th September

6pm-late – The Hangar
Free entry

Didn’t get enough of our delicious cocktails on Thursday night? You’re in luck, as two for £8 cocktails are back!

And if you’re looking for a more chilled out Saturday evening, we’ve got a great range of amazing mocktails for you to try.

 

 

Safari Sunday – 19^th September

7pm-11pm – The Hangar
Free entry

Channel your inner-Attenborough with our sustainable, nature inspired, Safari Sunday.

We’ll be showing David Attenborough’s latest series, NAME, on our big screen, as well as giving away sustainable goody bags to everyone who joins us for the evening.