Buddy Scheme Socials

Throughout the year the Buddy Scheme will be hosting a series of events to give students on the scheme opportunities to hang out with their matched buddy, meet others on the scheme and try something new, fun and different. 

Buddy Scheme Socials – 2023 Events calendar

See what events and socials are on as part of the Buddy Scheme. Come along with your buddy or on your own, meet other students on the scheme and have fun!

Coffee and cake social: Monday 30 January 14:00-16:00 

Where: Marjorie and Ziff Building, Level 12 Common Room

Join our first exclusive Buddy Social of 2023. 

Welcome if you’ve joined the University in January or have just joined the Buddy Scheme. At this event meet your buddy or new buddies and catch up after winter break over tea, coffee and cake to share your exciting New Year plans.  

There will be different activities for you to enjoy including boardgames and crafts. You are welcome to come with your Buddy (perhaps you’ll meet each other here for the first time), or you can come alone and make some new friends. You can come for the entire time or just drop in when you have time. 

Love is in the air: Tuesday 14 February, 14:00 – 16:00

Where: Marjorie and Ziff Building, Level 12 Common Room

Happy Valentine's Day every buddy!  

We love that so many people are part of the Buddy Scheme! At this social tell us what you love about the Buddy scheme, create a crochet heart and / or origami heart to keep for yourself or to give to someone special. 

You are welcome to come with your Buddy (perhaps you’ll meet each other here for the first time), or you can come alone and make some new friends.  You can come for the entire time or just drop in when you have time. 

Buddy Scheme Speed Friending: Thursday 2 March, 13:00 – 15:00 

Where: Marjorie and Ziff Building, Level 12 Common Room

All buddies are welcome to join our speed friending event – a chance to meet other buddies in a structured way.  

You will be given a conversation starter card and five minutes to chat. At the end of each time a bell will sound and you move to meet someone new. Don’t worry if this sounds out of your comfort zone, everyone is in the same situation and our friendly hosts will be there to keep the process moving. 

You are welcome to come with your Buddy (perhaps you’ll meet each other here for the first time), or you can come alone and make some new friends.  You can come for the entire time or just drop in when you have time. 

Get Out Get Active Meanwood and Woodhouse Ridge walk: Wednesday 15 March, 13:00 – 16:30 

At this special buddy social we have collaborated with the Get Out Get Active team to explore the local gems of Woodhouse Ridge and Meanwood. If you want to join this social you will need to sign up in advance, and spaces will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.  

More information about how to sign up will be sent closer to the activity date. For this event you must be able to join from the beginning.

You are welcome to come with your Buddy (perhaps you’ll meet each other here for the first time), or you can come alone and make some new friends. 

Happy Easter! Tuesday 4 April, 14:00-16:00 

Where: Marjorie and Ziff Building, Level 12 Common Room

All buddies are invited to join us for an Buddy Easter social. There will be Easter themed crafts and games for you to enjoy with or without your buddy.  

You are welcome to come with your Buddy (perhaps you’ll meet each other here for the first time), or you can come alone and make some new friends.  

You can come for the entire time or just drop in when you have time.