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Ways to meet people

Find activities and opportunities for you to meet people from around the world.

Three students chatting at a table at Global Café

Ways to meet people

Opportunities to support others

  • Buddy Scheme

    Match with a buddy with similar interests to explore, take part in activities, and share your university experiences.

    Huibin and their buddy from the Buddy Scheme at Kirkstall Abbey

  • Student Content Creators

    Apply to be a Student Content Creator and create video-based social media content that supports other students throughout their university journey.

    Student Content Creator interviewing another student on campus with a mic. A graphic of a phone screen surrounds one student.

  • International Welcome team

    Join the International Welcome team to support new international students arriving in Leeds.

    An International welcome team ambassador wearing a blue top talking to three students on campus

  • Volunteering

    Discover ways you can do good whilst meeting other students and people the Leeds community.

    MA student volunteer sitting and laughing with their penpal from the Writing Back programme

Activities and events

  • Global Café

    Meet people, have great conversations and enjoy free refreshments.

    Three students sitting around a table chatting at Global Café.

  • Leeds and You events

    Meet other students through student-led events and activities in relaxed settings.

    A fair outside Leeds University Union for Welcome Week

  • Trips

    Explore cities, countryside, seaside and attractions with students from all over the world.

    Whitby harbour surrounded by sea

  • HOST UK visits

    Visit a British family in their home to learn about British culture.

    A group of students having a picnic on a picnic bench in Hyde Park

  • The Unity initiative

    Join activities and make artworks to connect people and build our community.

    A group of people putting their hands on top of other hands in a circle

  • Active Campus

    Join fun, inclusive sport and exercise sessions here on campus and add a bit of movement to your day.

    Three students stretching on exercise mats
Experiences and opportunities