Leeds and You Events: Autumn Welcome 2024
Whether you are arriving in Leeds for the first time or continuing your studies after the summer, there’s plenty to get involved with during the Autumn Welcome period.
Tell us what you think
We’re gathering student feedback to better understand your experience during Autumn Welcome 2024! Whether it’s social events you attended, Welcome Fairs or any other part of your Welcome experience, we’d love to hear from you. Plus, by sharing your thoughts, you’ll be able to opt-in to a prize draw to win a voucher of your choice. These include:
1 x £150 voucher, 3 x £100 vouchers and 6 x £50 vouchers
Voucher options include: LUU Food & Drink, Love2Shop, Uber Eats, Waterstones, and more!
Complete the survey and be in with a chance to win!
Discover our city and campus
Self Guided Campus Tours
New to Leeds and unsure how to find your way around campus? Follow the self-guided campus tour route.
Virtual tours of our campus
You don’t need to be in Leeds to learn about our landmarks and start to navigate our campus. Launch the University of Leeds virtual campus tour.
Virtual tours of our sports facilities
If you’re looking to find out more about our sports and physical exercise facilities, launch the virtual tour of The Edge.
Meet people and get involved
Friday 11 October
12:15-12:45 Meditation with Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Dornying, Leeds University Union Mango Studio
12:30-15:30 Sketch Club, The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
13:00-14:00 Arts Humanities and Cultures Peer Mentor Meetings, Welcome Marquee opposite Leeds University Union
Find out more about Peer Mentoring in the faculty of Arts Humanities and Cultures
13:05-13:55 Olayá, Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall
14:00-17:00 Jackbox Friday, Crossroads, LUU Union Square
19:00 Open Mic Night, Clothworkers Bar, School of Music, 12 Cavendish Rd
Saturday 12 October
08:00-18:00 Get Out Get Active Trips: Bakewell and Chatsworth Estate, Meet at Parkinson Steps
Tickets cost £19.
09:00 Woodhouse Moor Parkrun, Woodhouse Moor
Advance registration with Parkrun is needed.
09:00-18:40 LUU Trips: Durham and Durham Cathedral, Parkinson Steps
This trip is not guided, once we reach Durham, you are free to explore the city on your own. Tickets cost £25.
10:00 Leeds Record Fair, Kirkgate Market, Vicar Lane, LS2 7HY
10:00-16:00 Sparky Saturdays – October, M&S Archive
Sunday 13 October
08:00-18:30 Get Out Get Active Trips: Llandudno and the Great Orme, Wales, meet at Parkinson Steps Tickets cost £21.
09:00 Boddington Junior Parkrun, Boddington Cycle Circuit
Junior Parkrun is for families (children 4-14 years old). Advance registration with Junior Parkrun is needed.
Monday 14 – Sunday 20 October: Week 3 Autumn Term
Monday 14 October
11:00-15:00 Volunteering Fair, Leeds University Union Riley Smith Theatre
11:00-12:00 HELIX: Introduction to Self-Recording, EC Stoner, Level 7
14:30-15:30 HELIX: 3D Filament Printing Induction, EC Stoner, Level 7
17:30-19:30 Global Cafe, Common Ground, Leeds University Union
Tuesday 15 October
11:00-12:30 Litter Pick then Coffee and Cake, Wellington Statue on Woodhouse Moor
12:05-12:45 Social Run, meet at Cromer Terrace Gryphon Performance Hub
13:00-14:30 HELIX: Makerspace Create, EC Stoner, Level 7
13:00-16:00 University of Leeds Library: Digital Space, Laidlaw Library Skills Space
14:30-15:30 HELIX: Laser Cutting Induction, EC Stoner, Level 7
Wednesday 16 October
10:30-15:00 Global Opportunities Fair, Welcome Marquee opposite Leeds University Union
12:15-12:45 Leeds University Union: Ba Duan Jin, Jade Studio
12:30-15:30 Write on Wednesday, Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery
13:00-15:00 Weekly Campus Gardening Sessions, Sustainable Garden
16:00-17:00 The Language Zone: Find a Language Exchange Partner, marquee opposite LUU
17:00-18:30 Wellbeing: Menopause Cafe, Crossroads, LUU Union Square
Thursday 17 October
11:00-12:30 HELIX: Getting Started with Unity VR Development, EC Stoner, Level 7
12:00-13:30 Student Counselling Service: Meditation, Room 6, LUU Level 2
12:05-12:45 Social Run, meet at Cromer Terrace Gryphon Performance Hub
13:00-15:00 Therapeutic Thursday’s: Poetry Masterclass, LUU Room 5
13:00-16:00 Repair Café: Volunteering Week Special, Makerspace in the Edward Boyle Library
14:30-15:30 HELIX: XR Spotlight, EC Stoner, Level 7
Friday 18 October
12:15-12:45 Meditation with Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Dornying, Leeds University Union Mango Studio
12:30-15:30 Sketch Club, The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
13:00-15:00 Community Gardening Give-It-A-Go, Left Bank Leeds
13:05-13:55 Madeleine Mitchell, Gordon MacKay & Nigel Clayton, Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall
14:00-15:00 Bike Maintenance: how to look after your bike, Bike Hub, University of Leeds
14:00-17:00 Jackbox Friday, Crossroads, LUU Union Square
Jackbox is a digital party game that can be played with nearly any Wi-Fi enabled device (Phone, tablet, computer). Games vary from trivia, improv-style writing, deception and more!
Meet two experienced musicians and make music together (no previous music skills necessary). Explore and collaborate in ways unique to you, finding creative expression through rhythms and teamwork. Join with other students starting their journey at Leeds while participating in this fun interactive event.
This 2hr free event gives you the chance to make new friends and feel part of life at Leeds University. Together we will use rhythm, music and simple relaxing movements to generate a collective sense of togetherness. Book your place and join us!
Saturday 19 October
07:30-08:00 LUU Trips: Cambridge, meet at Parkinson Steps
This trip is not guided, once we reach Cambridge, you are free to explore the city on your own. Tickets are £38.
10:00-16:00 Group Fitness Showcase FITNESS FIESTA, The Edge
09:00 Woodhouse Moor Parkrun, Woodhouse Moor
Advance registration with Parkrun is needed.
Sunday 20 October
08:00-18:30 Go Out Get Active Trips: Explore Ambleside, Lake District, meet at Parkinson Steps Tickets cost £21.
Monday 21 – Sunday 27 October: Week 4 Autumn Term
More information will be added soon. Follow us on Instagram to see reminders about new events being announced!
Find out about Clubs and Societies
Did you know that you can explore LUU clubs and societies wherever, whenever online?
Our programme of events and activities is year-round!
Come along to our Leeds & You events and activities which we will be running throughout the year, to meet new people in a relaxed and informal setting.
• Our student-led events and activities will help you meet other students and postgraduate researchers, while taking part in activities on and off campus.
• Join our events on your own or bring your friends along. Our student hosts will be there to support you and make sure that you feel welcome.
• The majority of our Leeds & You events are free.
If you have any questions or feedback, please contact leedsandyou@leeds.ac.uk