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Make friends from around the world! – 28 January
Register now to book your place The Global Lounge is a space where both international and home students are encouraged to come together as a community to learn about different cultures and meet people from different backgrounds. This session does exactly what it says on the tin, so come to the Global Lounge and make friends from all over the world! A fun selection of activities from board games, to crafts, to quizzes and charades is on offer and University…
Find out more »‘Ask me anything’ drop in sessions – 28 January
Coming to a new country, or even a new city, can be a daunting experience – but don’t worry, the Global Lounge team is here to help! If you are not sure where to go, or who to ask, don't hesitate to come and visit us in person. During the Winter Welcome, 17 to 28 January, we will be running specific ASK ME ANYTHING drop in sessions, from 11 am - 2pm in the Global Lounge, 1st Floor, Senate…
Find out more »Guided campus tour – 28 January
Register now to book your place What better way to see the University campus than from a student perspective? Don’t miss our in-person campus tours, led by our brilliant Global Lounge Ambassadors, giving you an introduction to the University’s fantastic city campus. Not only will our Global Lounge ambassadors give you a tour of the University areas and buildings, but they’ll share with you their own personal insights and favourite spots to eat, relax and study! You’ll also be able…
Find out more »Guided city tour: Brandon Hill and the Harbourside – 28 January
Register now to book your place Welcome to our wonderful city! Join us on a free city tour for a fun and relaxed introduction to two of the most popular places in Bristol; Brandon Hill and the Harbourside. You’ll get to hear a bit of history and some quirky facts from tour guide Luke Sargeant, as he takes you to the beautiful Brandon Hill, overlooked by Cabot Tower (which offers stunning views of the city); and then onto the Harbourside…
Find out more »Lunar New Year celebration – afternoon
Register now to book your place Celebrate Lunar New Year with us in the Lounge! Lunar New Year - or Chinese New Year - may be something you celebrate annually as part of your heritage; or something you have never experienced before. Regardless of your culture or beliefs, we invite everyone (home and international students, and staff) to join in with this fantastic event, brimming with food, crafts, games and fun! The celebrations will kick off with some delicious traditional…
Find out more »Lunar New Year celebration – evening
Register now to book your place Celebrate Lunar New Year with us in the Lounge! Lunar New Year - or Chinese New Year - may be something you celebrate annually as part of your heritage; or something you have never experienced before. Regardless of your culture or beliefs, we invite everyone (home and international students, and staff) to join in with this fantastic event, brimming with food, crafts, games and fun! The celebrations will kick off with some delicious traditional…
Find out more »Language Café (English only) – 2 February
Language Café is an informal language learning event, encouraging fun and friendly conversations. Are you looking to improve your English skills? Owing to the popularity of the English conversation groups at our multilingual Language Café in TB1, we are trialling an English-only Language Café in TB2. The same friendly atmosphere and free tea and snacks will be available, but you will only be able to practise English at this 2PM Language Café. However, you are welcome to practise another language…
Find out more »Language Café – 2 February
The Language Café is an informal language learning event, encouraging fun and friendly conversations. Our Café, replete with free tea and snacks, is open once a week during term time. We welcome students and staff of all language levels and none. How to join in? We’re a friendly bunch, so come and drop by the Global Lounge, where the weekly Language Café is held! Please note that, depending on Covid-19 restrictions, we may stop accepting visitors when the Café…
Find out more »Lunar New Year with the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Celebrate Lunar New Year, or the Chinese 'Year of the Tiger' with live performances and activities from the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, proudly sponsored by the University of Bristol. Make sure you check out all of their events including traditional Chinese dances and martial arts demonstrations, plus, have a go at learning about Chinese and Korean culture through various activities. During the celebrations, you can also pick up one of their tiger detective trails to search for tigers throughout…
Find out more »Volunteering Week: Create great educational resources
Register to attend this free in-person event The Global Lounge are pleased to be hosting an event organised by the SU Volunteering and Bristol Hub teams - as part of the Volunteering Week programme. Join us for an interactive workshop run by Bristol SU Volunteering and Bristol Hub where you will be guided through ways to structure and create great resources for use in schools or education settings. You will learn about learnings styles, lesson structure and…
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