Saturday Summary

We expect around 1500 of you to descend on the university today! There will be lots going on and lots to do so we’ve got a few things to get you sorted and to help you relax! Make sure you pick up your wristbands, t-shirts and essentials packs from Elements, go to your resident tutor’s induction and come along on a walk to along the canal with us for a lovely traditional pub lunch!

Sunday Summary

Hopefully the other 1500 of you would have arrived today and your residences will be buzzing! Your crew and captains will be round to check that you’re all ok. They’ll also be taking you on tours around the city, telling you what’s going to be going on the rest of the week and then taking you down to the Mega Quiz and Bingo and then the Club night in Elements….so much going on and Freshers’ Week hasn’t even officially started!

Monday Summary

We officially launch Freshers’ Week tonight and it’s going to go off with a bang so make sure you don’t miss it! Your crew members will be running the city tours again today so make sure that you get onto one. Like on Saturday and Sunday, we'll also be offering campus tours from 13:00-17:00 from the central information point outside the library. There’s lots to do like collecting your library card and NUS Extra cards and registering with the medical centre. For the evening we’ve got traditional Irish dancing or ceilidh (pronounced kaylee) and the FW09 Take Off Party!

Tuesday Summary

Today is the last chance to collect your FW09 wristbands so if you haven’t yet collect it now to avoid missing more! Today we’ve got inflatable assault courses, volunteering opportunities, a BBQ and much more! To end the night we’ve you can get your lederhosen on and singing voices out for the bierkeller before joining us for the Beach Party in the sports hall!

Wednesday Summary

Today is sports day! All the SU sports clubs will be showcasing what they do out on the parade and enticing you to join! Whether you’ve played a sport for years or just looking for something new there’s something for everyone. For the earlier birds we’ve also got a guided tour of Bath leaving from campus so make sure you get up early to avoid missing out! The night ends with a Hedfoneparty in Elements and the chance to personalise your Freshers’ Tour t-shirts at the graffiti party!

Thursday Summary

Wake up to a free breakfast in the chaplaincy before wondering around the Carnival day. All the SU societies will be putting on a stall from a coconut shy to cultural food and everything in between! We end the night with an acoustic set in Elements and the long awaited Clubbers & Ravers night in the sports hall featuring ZANE LOWE!

Friday Summary

Friday sees the arrival of the commercial fair in the sports hall. Various companies from around Bath will be offering you're a large number of freebies as well as trying to gain your business. Hope you’ve been working on those biceps because you’re going to need them to carry out those bags full of freebies! The post-graduate welcome party takes place in town whilst on campus we’ll have poker before the annual Freshers’ Ball Vegas Night in the sports hall.

Saturday Summary

After a hectic week, have a lie in! Once you’re up come and join in the Arts & Media Day. The media groups will be giving you the opportunity to film in the TV studio or record your own radio show. The arts societies will be performing and holding taster sessions from pottery to photography! It’s a fun day out for all! We’ve also got the trip to the Roman Baths in town – you’re not a resident of Bath until you’ve been! We end the night with the Infamous Bath University Toga Party! Watch this space to be the first to hear of our headliner!

Sunday Summary

An early start for the more active amongst you off paintballing in Bristol – make sure you sign up at the information points. Not yet finished furnishing? Don’t worry we’ll be taking a coach load of you down to IKEA in Bristol to shop until you drop with no worries of having to carry everything back on the train! We’ve also got a trip to the local American Museum – the only one in the country. In the afternoon it’s time to show off your skills in the pool competition before taking on other residences in the SU Pub Quiz!

Once you have accepted your place at Bath you will receive a pre-arrivals pack. Read everything in these booklets both from the University and the Union to ensure that you are all set to go! When you get here our helpful crew and captains will direct you to your key collection point and residence. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!

RAG the charity organisation on campus will be organising ‘Get Spotted’. Grab your spot and challenges sheet and get photographed in various locations around campus. It’s an ideal way to get to know the campus and your new housemates. Upload your photos for the chance to win some great prizes. Come to the information point to find out more!

Once you’ve unpacked and settled in wander over to Elements in the Students’ Union building to collect your pre-ordered Wristband. Your wristband will get you into every event for free and give you priority entrance over non-wristband holders. They’re a must have – so order early and pick up early to make sure that you don’t miss a thing! You’ll be able to get your T-shirt and Essentials Pack here too!

During Freshers’ Week we will have two information points where you can find out everything about anything! The Central Information Point will be located outside the library on the parade and the other will be in the Plug Bar. This is where you sign up for any events with limited availability. There is also a Student Meeting Point in the Plug Bar, run by the International Office – all students are welcome to come here and have a chat with our helpers.

For the first time ever, the Freshers' Week team has joined with City Sightseeing to bring you bus tours of Bath. We'll be running a number of tours throughout Monday so don't worry if you can't make one of them and we'll be offering this to you for FREE with a Freshers' Week Wristband! (Normal Price: £9). For more information on the bus tours visit: http://www.city-sightseeing.com.

Not sure about how all the buildings are numbered? Can’t find your department? Don’t worry our trusted volunteers will be on hand to show you around campus and point out all the most important bits! It’s a great way to find your bearings in your new home. Tours will leave from the Central Information Point outside the library and will be running every hour.

Our volunteers will be signing you all up for a tour around the City. You’ll receive a comprehensive guide, which will tell you where all the best places are to go in town from the police station to Bath’s best greasy spoon! The guide will also contain as many offers that we can negotiate for you! This is not to be missed! They’ll be running all the time for the first few days – just ask your crew members or anyone in blue or green t-shirts!

The canal walk will leave campus and is a short walk down Bathwick Hill along the canal. We’ve had beautiful weather in the past and last year 300 people enjoyed a leisurely walk followed by a lovely lunch at a pub on the canal. It’s great fun and a wonderful opportunity to have a chat with our volunteers about life at Bath

Moving away from home for the first time, moving to a new place with new people can be daunting. In order to make sure that you’re all set for your time here at University, we have organised a number of sessions to ensure that you’re all prepared and haven’t forgotten anything. The following timetable will be running on Saturday, Sunday and Monday just incase you miss one!

** International Students Only

Bath has a large proportion of International Students – almost a quarter! We’ve therefore organised a Welcome Evening for all new international students so you can meet other people that have just arrived too – you can meet others from your own country and from all over the world! This event is free but make sure you get a ticket from the Plug Information Point.

Fancy just chilling out on your first night in Bath? We’ve taken over 6WS and the Terrace Café to make it into a common room. There will be board games, skittles and much more. Come and sit on one of our sofas with a coffee and get to know your new friends. This will be available every night during Freshers’ Week!

Every night of Freshers’ Week we will be running a film linking to our Around the World Theme in the Arts Lecture Theatre. The film society will be hosting the films and after each showing all attendees will be given a coffee voucher to use at Costa Coffee in the Terrace where you can chill out, have a drink and informally discuss the films.

If you just can’t wait till Monday for the official take-off of Freshers’ Week, begin the festivities early with a welcome party in Elements. It’s free to get in for all Freshers – no need for a wristband, just bring your room key.

Sunday Summary

This is whats happening on Sunday

The perfect chance to get to know your Resident Tutors who will be looking after you all year. They’re putting on a free brunch to welcome you to your new homes – not to be missed!

Our volunteers will be signing you all up for a tour around the City. You’ll receive a comprehensive guide, which will tell you where all the best places are to go in town from the police station to Bath’s best greasy spoon! The guide will also contain as many offers that we can negotiate for you! This is not to be missed! They’ll be running all the time for the first few days – just ask your crew members or anyone in blue or green t-shirts!

The International Office will be hosting a global languages café where you can learn other languages and meet people from other backgrounds. It's the perfect way to introduce yourself to how diverse we are here at Bath.

The quiz is the first pre-launch event in the sports hall. You can sign up in groups of 10 including one crewmember. It’s the best way to get to know your flatmates and could be the start of some beautiful friendships! Come and sign up at the Information Point in the Plug Bar.

* You must sign up at the Information Point in the Plug Bar

The Resident Tutors will also be hosting a Bingo at the same time as the Quiz. It’s a fun game and a great way to meet new people. So get your kitchen group together and head over to the Level One Café under the Parade Bar.

If you didn’t make it on Saturday, here’s another chance to see Elements nightclub after dark! This is a welcome party from your friendly SU Bars team before the official FW09 take-off – you will need your wristband so make sure you collect this from Elements during the day.

Monday Summary

this is whats happening on Monday

The Resident Tutors will also be hosting a Bingo at the same time as the Quiz. It’s a fun game and a great way to meet new people. So get your kitchen group together and head over to the Level One Café under the Parade Bar.

Feeling a bit old? You’re not alone. Bath has a large mature student population. Come and meet everyone else and find out information that might be more relevant to you! If you miss it, don’t worry there’s another one at 13:30.

Come and pick up your NUS Extra card, which will get you numerous discounts all around town. This will be available all week – ask a crew member exactly how useful this will be if you’re undecided! Don’t forget to bring a passport sized photo and your library card!

Worried you’ll be the only post-grad? Don’t worry! Bath has almost 3000 postgraduate students and more and more each year. This is the ideal chance to meet other postgraduates and find out what the Postgraduate Association has to offer.

*** Postgrads Only

Get to know your union with a coffee in the plug bar! The Sabbatical Officers will be on hand so you can ask them as many questions as you like! We’ve got sofas, a darts board, pool tables and big screens with the most popular sporting events. If you’ve bought your essentials pack you can come and redeem your Free Drinks Voucher too!

As one of the largest populations of International Students the Chinese Society and the ChinaRen Societies are two of the largest societies at Bath. These events are aimed at Chinese students from China and Hong Kong however are open to all so if you fancy learning about a new culture and country come along. The Hong Kong Chinese Welcome is in 3E2.4 and the ChinaRen Welcome is in 3E2.2.

A Ceilidh is an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling and is pronounced, 'kay-lee'. It’s great fun and something new!

What’s your specialist round? We’ve devised a special quiz aimed at post-graduate students. It’s a popular event throughout the year and organised by the Postgraduate Association – come along and see if you can take on some of our existing post-grads!

*** Postgrads Only

A bierkeller is one of the best events of Freshers’ Week and throughout the year at Bath. We get an authentic German band in, with the traditional lederhosen and it’s a night of singing, dancing and general merriness! You’ll be standing on chairs, linking arms with your peers with the option of drinking pitchers of lager, ale, coke, lemonade, pimms and much more…It’s not to be missed! We have 3 sittings: 8pm, 9pm and 10pm which will finish just in time for the Launch Party in the Sports Hall! Remember to sign up at the Information Point and get your ticket!

The Bierkeller has always been a sell out event – ask your crew! In order to make it fair this year, we’ll be running the event as a ‘First Come First Served’ so make sure you get there early for the sitting you want

* Sign Up at the Information Point

This will be the first night of Freshers’ Week taking place in the sports hall. We’ll be launching the week’s events and we’ve got some great bands coming to play. Keep checking this site to ensure that you’re kept up to date with the acts that we’ve booked!

Tuesday Summary

This is what's happening on Tuesday

The inflatable’s will be set up on the archery fields – look out for signs from the parade that will take you in the right direction. The inflatable’s are incredible fun and you’ll have a great afternoon whatever the weather! Previous years we’ve had assault courses, a human demolition ball, a bungee equaliser and so much more so come down and see what we’ve got for you this year!

The Bath Cats and Dogs home is located just off campus. We’ve organised some opportunities for you to go and walk a dog for 45mins – an hour. You don’t have to have any previous experience! Sign up at the information points where you’ll get everything you need to know. Our volunteers will meet you at the bus stop and walk you down to the home.

* Sign Up at the Information Points

The Sabbatical Officers are 6 students that all graduated last year. They’ve taken a year out in order to run our Union. They have say in everything from what drinks the bars stock to the feedback we get on coursework and exams. So got a suggestion or a question? Come and see them at the BBQ.

The canal walk will leave campus and is a short walk down Bathwick Hill along the canal. We’ve had beautiful weather in the past and last year 300 people enjoyed a leisurely walk followed by a lovely lunch at a pub on the canal. It’s great fun and a wonderful opportunity to have a chat with our volunteers about life at Bath. Everyone’s welcome! We’ll be meeting at the bus stop on campus.

A welcome evening for International Undergraduates and Exchange students. A chance to meet others from your own country and elsewhere in the world – you’ll be surprised at how diverse the student population at Bath is! Remember everyone is in the same boat!

** International Students and Exchange Students Only

Dust off those cocktail dresses and shirts and head down to 6WS to mingle with other post-grads at the first ever Postgraduate cocktail evening. There will be drinks on offer and an informal chance to get to know your collegues in your department and other departments around the university.

*** Postgraduate Only

The band night is a new event that we’re having here during Freshers’ Week. We’ll be having a couple of small bands or a singer/songwriter showcasing music from indie rock to jazz and everything in between. It’ll be a chance to sit and enjoy a few drinks with your newfound friends and listen to a bit of music in the background. There maybe even open mic opportunities so why not give it a go!

The Full Moon Party is a beach party that takes place in Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand on the night of every full moon. The Full Moon Party gained fame quickly through word of mouth, and the event now draws a crowd about 20,000-30,000 every full moon evening. We’ll have 2000 Freshers in one place to party the night away. Don’t forget to buy your Freshers’ Essential Pack with your garland for tonight’s party!

WednesdaySummary

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Sports day will be your opportunity to see all the sports that we have to offer at Bath from football to skydiving. All the sports clubs will be out on the parade and down in the amphitheatre and you’ll be able to try out whatever you like. It’s a great chance to pick up a new sport or continue with an old one.

The fun but informative way to get to know your new surroundings quickly! Join our volunteers and fulfill a number of challenges around the City with the chance to win some great prizes! Meet at the Drinking Fountain, at the side of the Abbey (nr. London Camera Exchange). More Info from PGA

*** Postgrads Only

Have you been practicing Giant Jenga and Twister in 6WS during the week? Now’s your chance to show off your skills be it skittles, darts or whatever! Come down and see what we’ve got!

*** Postgrads Only

Amity is the university mentor scheme. It’s a great way for international students to meet home students. It will help you settle in quickly and get the most out of your stay in the UK, as well as discovering the lesser known aspects of British culture first hand! Join us for some informal drinks where you can meet the mentors and other students.

A Hedfoneparty is a disco without traditional speaker system, instead relying on the use of wireless headphones and an FM transmitter to deliver the music to participants. Those without the headphones hear no music. It’s so much fun – you and your friends might all be listening to different music! It’s one of the most popular events during Freshers’ Week. Remember to bring your £5 headphone deposit!

The graffiti party is another new event that we’ve created just for your Freshers’ Week! Come wearing white and bring your marker pens from your Freshers’ Essential Pack and personalise each other’s Freshers’ Week Tour T-shirts!

Thursday Summary

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The chaplaincy is a place where anyone can go and sit and reflect or have a chat. It’s not affiliated by any religion in particular and welcomes everyone. To make you feel at home the Chaplaincy will be putting on a Free Big Breakfast. They also do free tea and toast after club nights so go in and have a chat!

The carnival day will be run by the societies. There will be street acts and different stalls where all of our societies can showcase what they have to offer from the Curry Appreciation society to Gravity Vomit the university juggling society. So come down, grab some food and have a wander around. In the amphitheatre, look out for URB Unplugged: national unsigned bands playing from midday. Brought to you by University Radio Bath, your student-run radio station.

The Postgraduate Taught Welcome is an ideal opportunity to meet other post-graduate taught students. This is an informal way to meet others and also get all the information you need before you start your new course.

*** Postgrads Only

In order to welcome you in true Bath tradition we’ll be having a Postgraduate BBQ down by the lake come wind, rain or shine! You can meet the rest of the post-graduate association and see if this is something you want to get involved with or just come along for some food!.

*** Postgrads Only

In order to welcome you in true Bath tradition we’ll be having a Postgraduate BBQ down by the lake come wind, rain or shine! You can meet the rest of the post-graduate association and see if this is something you want to get involved with or just come along for some food!.

The Surf Club are running a Freshers' Week Trip, especially for all those who want to pop their surfing cherry, or refresh their skills after a long time out of the water, and get to know some like-minded people at the same time! No previous experience is required, just be prepared to get wet and have some fun!.

This trip is being run by the Surf Club and there is a £20 charge for this trip but that includes transport, equipment hire and coaching. More information can be found here

For the first time ever in Freshers’ Week we are also organising a Clubbers & Ravers night. The night is guaranteed to be jam-packed with the biggest tunes from a host of DJ’s including ZANE LOWE ZANE LOWE who is playing Bath as part of his DJ Hero Tour!! Don’t forget your glowsticks from your Freshers’ Essential Packs! To find out more about Zane Lowe’s music and tour of the UK, visit his website or Myspace page.

Friday Summary

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The commercial fair is an ideal chance to stock up on some freebies from lots of companies around Bath. You can get loads and loads of things from Revolutions Loyalty Cards to free cinema tickets and DVDs. Come and see what you can fill your bags up with.

The Postgraduate Research Welcome is an ideal opportunity to meet other post-graduate research students. This is an informal way to meet others and also get all the information you need before you start your new course.

*** Postgrads Only

The Global Group have organised a games evening in the Terrace. There will be games like jenga and twister and lots more to get you better acquainted with your new friends!

The Postgraduate Welcome Party at the end of the week is a welcome to all new research and taught students. It’s an informal party and just a chance to relax after settling in to your new surroundings and homes before getting stuck into your new careers. It’s set in the beautiful pavilion on the North Parade in town (opposite the cricket ground) and is easy to find but just ask if you have any problems.

*** Postgrads Only

Another new event for FW09 and will be run by the Union’s Poker Society – TeamBluff. There will be some great prizes so come along – all are welcome from beginners to experts, as long you have a wristband. All matches will be finished in time for you to attend the Black Tie Vegas night too.

Time to get your ball dresses and tuxes out and head down to your Freshers’ Ball. We’ll have lots of different acts and Vegas-like stalls so get dolled up and enjoy the penultimate night of Freshers’ Week! We’ll also have our photographer there for you to remember the night in style.

Saturday 3rd Oct Summary

This is what's happening on the 2nd Saturday

The arts and media day is run in conjunction with the ICIA. Click on the timetable below to find out exactly what’s happening when.

You can’t go to Bath without going to the Roman Baths. We’ve organised a trip down there – our volunteers will meet you at the bus stop and take you down for a lovely tour of these ancient springs that founds the wonderful city that we now live in. Check posters at the Information Points for departure times from campus. Or, if you prefer meet us at the Abbey at either 11:00 or 15:00. Don’t forget to sign up and you’ll get all the information then.

* Sign Up at the Information Points

The post-graduate association are organising a trip to the local Bradford-Upon-Avon. It’s 10minutes away by train and our volunteers will meet you at Bath Spa Station to take you over to this picturesque town. Here you can sit on the bridge and have lunch, or have some traditional English cream teas or walk over to the aqueduct. (Travel Not Included).

The toga party – arguably the most popular event in Bath University’s Freshers’ Week, featuring Kids Love Lies and the ever popular Chicane! As your Freshers’ Week journey comes to an end we land in Bath for our annual Toga Party and from here you start your University career. Don’t forget to bring a spare white sheet and watch those ‘How to tie a toga’ YouTube videos and you’ll be all set. But just to make sure we’ve added some safety pins to your Freshers’ Essentials Pack.

Sunday 2 Summary

This is what's happening on the second Sunday

You are strategically positioned behind the third military convoy vehicle. Your comrades (previously recognised as housemates) crouch behind the two trucks in front of you and await your orders. You have a clear view of the enemy, but should you expose your position and risk heavy fire or continue forward to a safer point of attack? The decision is yours - the fate of the unit rests on your shoulders. Sign up early to make sure that you don’t miss out! Please note there is a fee for this trip but wristband holders go for half price!

* Sign Up at the Information Points

The American Museum in Britain is home to a unique collection, in a breathtaking setting. There is something for everyone to enjoy at the only museum of Americana outside the United States. The museum is a short walk from the bus stop on campus. Our volunteers will meet you at the bus stop at 10:45 and take you over for the tour.

* Sign Up at the Information Points

For a small fee you will be able to get on one of the coaches heading over to Bristol Ikea. You can get everything you need from more bedroom furnishings to crockery for your kitchen. This is a very popular trip so make sure you book early.

* Sign Up at the Information Points

Come and show off your skills to your fellow housemates and win some great prizes. See if you can beat your crew and captains! A lovely way to end a rather hectic week.

* Sign Up at the Information Points

Kicking off the first fortnightly pub quiz see if you can battle the regulars to take the top spot. There are some great prizes available from crates of beer to Flirt! and Score tickets.