Welcome Activities
Welcome: May 2026
If you’re starting with us in May, we are ready to welcome you to UON and get you ready for your next chapter with us.
We have planned a series of events and activities for new students to get you familiar with us and keep you busy, while making or hanging out with friends.
These events are here to help you feel informed, comfortable, and ready to start your studies at UON. Plus, they’re a fun way to begin making new friends and connections.
Welcome Activities timetable
This is a list of all the events to get you settled in and help you to make new friends in those first few weeks.
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Face to Face enrolment opens
Please ensure you have all of your identification and documents with you to make the process as smooth as possible.
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Music Bingo (2000’s), Waterside Bar
Music bingo featuring all the hits from the noughties, can you get a full house?
Thursday 28 May 2026
Karaoke, Waterside Bar
Sing solo, sing with a friend!
Friday 29 & Saturday 30 May 2026
County Beer Festival, Becket’s Park
Live music & festival style food and drinks right next to Waterside Campus.
- Time: 12noon – 11pm
Saturday 30 May 2026
Board Games Night, Owls Nest
A chance to be social whilst playing some best-loved board games.
Monday 1 June 2026
Teaching starts
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Music Bingo (Pride Edition), Waterside Bar
A Pride Month themed music bingo quiz.
You can also follow @UON_StudentLife on Instagram for full event information and to discover more events happening around campus!
The Students’ Union will be ready to welcome you offering a wide range of sports clubs and societies you can join during your time with us, and all free or charge! Whether you like K-pop or football, there is something for everyone! Keep an eye on the Students’ Union website for more details.
