Campus Coffee & Chat

Find out more about our weekly drop-in sessions hosted by the ISAS team.

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Come join us!

Semester 1 & 2

Throughout semesters 1& 2, the International Student Advisory Service host a weekly catch-up for international students called 'Coffee & Chat' which takes place on each campus.

All international students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us to participate in a relaxed and informal get together to socialise and support one another. There will also be a range of guest speakers and organised activities throughout the year.

There is no need to register in advance; unless we're running a special activity, just turn up at the time and location listed below for your campus and we'll bring the coffee, tea and snacks. Come join in some great conversation with our friends from around the world!

In order to provide a welcoming environment for our students, we will not allow unauthorised solicitation, recruiting, or marketing during this time.

Student groups or societies who would like to promote their upcoming events, recruit for their group, or help with a weekly catch-up can email the team at isas@ulster.ac.uk.

Upcoming Coffee & Chat Sessions

  • Belfast Campus

    Our International Students Coffee and Chat is Back!

    Every Wednesday between 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, our staff from the International Student Advisory Service (ISAS) will meet you at BA-02-The Bridge (the Coffee shop). If you have any questions, want to talk to someone, or just want to enjoy good company, please come along!  We are looking forward to seeing you there.

    Belfast
    DateLocationDescription
    2 October 2024 BA-02-The Bridge

    New Semester Coffee and Chat

    Join us for a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with friends and classmates, and meet some new faces! Bring your excitement for the new semester—coffee's on us!

    09 October 2024 BA-02-The Bridge

    New Semester Coffee and Chat

    Join us for a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with friends and classmates, and meet some new faces! Bring your excitement for the new semester—coffee is on us!

    16 October 2024 Level 3  Atrium

    New Semester Coffee and Chat

    No Coffee and Chat this week, We will see you all at VC reception tonight!

  • Coleraine Campus

    If you would like to speak to a member of staff please drop in to E026 from 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday and 9.00am-4.00pm Friday.

    Coleraine
    DateLocationDescription
    30 October 2024Global Lounge @12:15pm

    Coffee & Chat

    Come join your fellow students for some casual conversation around some tea, coffee and traybakes!

    6 November 2024Global Lounge @12.15pm

    Coffee & Chat -  Graduation is in sight!

    All students are welcome to join this session as normal. Although, we will have a special focus on those students who are graduating in December. Come along and we'll answer any questions you may have around inviting family members to graduation, how to support their visa application, and also provide guidance if you're thinking about applying for the Graduate Route visa.

    13 November 2024Global Lounge @12:15pm

    Coffee & Chat -  Invitation Challenge!

    If you're a student who regularly attends coffee and chat, this week we're encouraging you to bring an international friend who perhaps hasn't been before.  These sessions are great opportunities to expand your contacts and your friendship circle. Nothing beats a personal invitation!

    20 November 2024TBC

    Day Trip to Derry City and Museums

    Booking details to follow. On 20 November we are planning to go to Derry by bus and visit the Siege Museum, including a tour of the walls, and also the Free Derry Museum. Lunch will be included.

    27 November 2024Global Lounge @12:15pm

    Coffee & Chat

    Come join your fellow students for some casual conversation around some tea, coffee and traybakes!

  • Derry~Londonderry Campus

    Coffee and Chat is a great opportunity for you to come along, meet your friends, classmates and staff over a cup of coffee/tea and enjoy some traybakes.

    The ISAS team will be available and happy to answer any questions you may have.  We'd love to see you there!   ISAS staff are available to you throughout your studies - if you would like to speak to a member of the team then please drop in to MC012, 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday and 9.00am-4.00pm Friday, or contact ISAS@ulster.ac.uk, or ring on 028 95 367030.

    Derry ~ Londonderry
    DateLocationDescription
    24 September 2024MM119 @ 10.30amCome join your fellow students, make some new friends, chat with the staff and enjoy a cuppa and some traybakes.  
    26 September 2024MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pmAn opportunity for our Data Science students to meet up before class, chat with classmates, meet the ISAS team and grab and cuppa and some traybakes.  
    1 October 2024Library Cafeteria @ 10.30amCome join your fellow students, meet friends, chat with the staff and hear about the excellent work that our International Student Society are engaged in - and enjoy a cuppa as well.
    3 October  2024Meet at MD Steps @ 1.30pmJoin other international students as we visit the Mayor of the city in her Chambers at The Guildhall and enjoy some refreshments.  Take a tour of The Guildhall and The Tower Museum.    
    8 October 2024Library Cafeteria @ 10.30amCome join your fellow students, meet friends, chat with the staff and grab and cuppa and a traybake.  
    10 October 2024MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pmAn opportunity for our Data Science students to meet up before class, chat with classmates and the ISAS team and grab a cuppa.  
    14 October 2024Library Cafeteria @ 11.45amCome join your fellow students, meet friends, chat with the staff and enjoy a cuppa.
    21 October 2024Library Cafeteria @ 11.45amPop in and meet with your classmates and friends over a cuppa and some traybakes.  
    24 October 2024MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pmAn opportunity for our Data Science students to meet up before class, chat with classmates and staff and enjoy a cuppa and some traybakes.  
    28 October 2024Library Cafeteria @ 11.45amPop in, chat with friends and colleagues and enjoy a cuppa and some traybakes - with a Halloween flavour.
    4 November 2024Library Cafeteria @ 11.45amWhy not drop in and grab a cuppa with your fellow students and staff members.  
    7 November 2024MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pmAn opportunity for our Data Science students to meet up with classmates and staff members and enjoy a cuppa before class.  
    18 November 2024Library Cafeteria @ 11.45amPop in, chat with staff and classmates, and enjoy a cuppa and some traybakes.   Our Buddy team will also join us today for a surprise event!   
    19 November 2024MD026 @ 12.15pmPop in and meet our Community Policing team to find out a bit more about keeping safe while living away from home.  
    21 November 2024MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pmA half hour before class for our Data Science students to grab a cuppa and chat with friends and staff members about how close we are to the end of the semester!!!
    25 November 2024Library Cafeteria @ 11.45amCan you believe it's Week 10 already - pop in and catch up over a cuppa.  
    2 December 2024Library Cafeteria @ 11.45amWe're almost at the end of semester - come on over and grab a cuppa.  
    5 December 2024MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pmA festive Coffee & Chat for our Data Science students - come along and enjoy some festive treats.  
    4 December 2024Time & Venue to be confirmedCome along and get a gift from a surprise visitor, the big guy with the white beard!  Family members/children welcome!  Enjoy some festive treats.  
    9 December 2024Library Cafeteria @ 11.45amOur final Coffee & Chat of the semester and an opportunity to enjoy some festive treats with your classmates and staff members.  Hopefully see you there!