Brampton Road Campus
Non-Academic Welcome Week Events
Welcome!
We’re excited to welcome you to the University of Cumbria’s Brampton Road campus, your new creative hub in the vibrant city of Carlisle. Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in, connecting with your tutors and fellow students, and discover everything our campus and city has to offer.
Whether you're joining us for Fine Art, Performing Arts, Film and TV, or another inspiring programme, this week is designed to kickstart your university journey. Expect tours, course introductions, and a variety of social events, from the UCSU Welcome Fair and creative workshops to campfire nights and meetups.
Make sure to check your Welcome Week timetable below and get involved, there’s something for everyone, and it’s a great way to feel at home from day one!
SATURDAY 13th SEPTEMBER
* 9:45am - 5:00pm - International Induction - Learning Gateway (Fusehill Street Campus)
* 11:00am - 4:00pm - International Registration - LG003 & LG101 (Fusehill Street Campus)
* 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch for International Students - The Cube (Fusehill Street Campus)
* 4:00pm - 5:00pm - Pizza Party (International Students Only)
SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER
* 9:00am - 6:00pm - Check in Sunday (Accommodation)
* 9:00am - 3:00pm - Students’ Union (UCSU) - Hey, Hi, Hello! - Tea, Coffee & Cake (Free Event).
* 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Compulsory Welcome Talk (Accommodation Only).
* 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Students' Union (UCSU) - Quiz & Food Night - Refectory (Brampton Road Campus)
MONDAY 15th SEPTEMBER
* 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Crafternoon Activity (Meet Student Services) - The Refectory. Come along and join in with some craft activities and meet the student services team.
* 1:50pm - 2:00pm - Money Advice Talk - The Refectory
* 3:15pm - 4:00pm - City Tour (International Students)
* 4:00pm - Introduction to Student Services Webinar - Online
TUESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER
* 11:30am - 2:30pm - Students' Union (UCSU) Welcome Fair - Fusehill Campus Sports Centre.
Shuttle Buses Available:
Brampton Road to Fusehill Steet: 11:30am & 12:30pm
Fusehill Street to Brampton Road: 2:30pm
* 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Cumbrian Tea Event (Come and sample local cakes and baking alongside a warm welcome from the chaplains and people from the city’s community) - The Learning Gateway (Fusehill Steet Campus).
* 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Disability Services Webinar - Find out what support is available. - Online
WEDNESDAY 17th SEPTEMBER
* Student Trip to Keswick.
Buses will depart Brampton Road campus at 09:15.
Stop off at Castlerigg Stone Circle enroute to Keswick (Booths Supermarket).
Departs Keswick at 16:00
THURSDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
* 12:00pm - 2:00pm - Crafternoon Activity (Meet Student Services) - The Refectory. Come along and join in with some craft activities and meet the student services team.
* 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Annual Arts Quiz - Design Studio
* 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Students' Union (USCU) Campfire S'mores - Field
FRIDAY 19th SEPTEMBER
* 12:00pm - 2:00pm - Crafternoon Activity (Meet Student Services) - The Refectory. Come along and join in with some craft activities and meet the student services team.
* 2:00pm - Introduction to Student Services Webinar - Online
* 2:15pm - 4:00pm - Arts Social: Brew & Biscuits - Studio Social Space, Sign Centre
SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER
* 11:00am - Coffee at Carlisle Cathedral. Get to know your University’s cathedral. See where you’ll graduate, spend time in this sacred and historic space, receive a blessing (optional), meet one of the Canons and chat in the Cathedral café. Contact the chaplain caroline.kennedy@cumbria.ac.uk for more details and to book your place
MONDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER
* 12:00pm - 1:30pm - Students' Union (UCSU) Lunch is on us (Free Event) - UCSU Office
THURSDAY 25th SEPTEMBER
* 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Students' Union (UCSU) Pizza 4 U (Free Event) - UCSU Office