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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
    27 November 2024Global Lounge @12:15pmThanksgiving Themed Coffee & Chat

    A little reminder of home for our American students at our Coffee & Chat this week. We will be having a 'Thanksgiving' theme and all international students are welcome to come and share!
    2 December - 6 December 2024

    Global Lounge @12 - 1pm

    Festive Week

    We have festive activities running everyday this week, so check out the schedule below and come and join us in the Global Lounge.

    Monday - Ornament Making

    Tuesday - Christmas Crackers & Mulled Wine

    Wednesday - Cookie Decorating, Coffee & Chat

    Thursday - Winter Walk

    Friday -  Christmas Card Writing & Hot Chocolate

    13 December 2024Ticket Only

    Belfast Christmas Market Trip

    A chance to enjoy the festive atmosphere in Belfast and take in the Christmas Market. Students will be picked up by coach in Coleraine and then travel to Belfast campus where they will receive treats and hot chocolate on arrival. You will then have free time to go and explore the Christmas Market and do some festive shopping!

  • 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.
    26 November 2024Library Cafeteria @ 11.45amCan you believe it's Week 10 already - pop in and catch up over a cuppa and hear about plans for the coming holiday celebrations.  
    3 December 2024MI022, Aberfoyle House @ 4.00mAs we're almost at the end of semester we'll have a special guest dropping in to say "Well done and Happy Holidays".   Here's a clue, he's a big guy with a white beard!  You shouldn't miss  this, we'll have festive treats and some small Christmas goodies for students and your families.  All welcome!  
    5 December 2024MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pmA festive Coffee & Chat for our Data Science students - come along and enjoy some festive treats, it's the last opportunity before we finish up for the holidays.  
    10 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!
    13 December 2024Departing MD @ 8.30amLook out for details of our bus trip to the Christmas Market in Belfast.  When we arrive in Belfast, we'll be joined by students from Coleraine and Belfast campuses and will enjoy some festive treats and hot chocolate.