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Come join us!

Semester 1 & 2

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

Select your campus below to find out more about what's happening and how to join!

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.

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Upcoming Events and Social Sessions

  • Belfast Campus

    Our International Student Coffee and Chat is Back!  If you have any questions, want to talk to someone, or just want to enjoy good company, please come along!

    You'll also find details of our support sessions and other social activities for you to join in with.  We are looking forward to seeing you there!

    Don't forget, if you need help or support you can drop-in to speak to a member of the team between 10am-4pm in room BA-02-016.

    Belfast
    DateLocationDescription
    25 March 2025

    10:00-12:00
    BA-02-016

    Drop In Visa Clinic
    This drop in session will support students on a range of visa related issues, such as: creating a UKVI account, accessing your eVisa, generating Share Codes and also any questions you may have around the Graduate Route visa.

    26 March 2025

    11:45 - 13:00
    Small Atrium 
    BC- 03-010

    Afternoon Tea with the PVC!

    The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global) of Ulster University would like to extend a warm welcome to all new January international students. We are delighted to invite you to a special Afternoon Tea with the PVC, a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with fellow students, staff and senior leadership.

    27 March 2025

    10.00am
    (Online) Zoom Visa Support Clinic
    This webinar will support students on a range of visa related issues, such as: creating a UKVI account, accessing your eVisa, generating Share Codes and also the Graduate Route visa.
    Register for the webinar on 27 March.
    1 April  2025

    10:30-12:00
    Paul & Henry Coffee Shop
    BA-02

    Connecting over Coffee

    An opportunity to catch up with friends and meet some of our new students. Coffee & Chat is a great place to connect with fellow students and ask any questions of the ISAS team.

    Coffee is on us!

    8  April 2025

    10:30-12:00
    Paul & Henry Coffee Shop
    BA-02

    Connecting over Coffee

    An opportunity to catch up with friends and meet some of our new students. Coffee & Chat is a great place to connect with fellow students and ask any questions of the ISAS team.

    Coffee is on us!

  • 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
    Tuesday 25 March 2025Coleraine Sports Centre Sports Hall @3.00pmGaelic Games Taster Session

    Experience some Irish culture and join Caoimhin our Sports Ambassador as he does an introductory session to Gaelic sports. This promises to be a really fun session with a chance to learn something new  and also get active.
    Wednesday 26 March 2025Meet at Global Lounge @12.15pmPainting Birdhouses for the Wellbeing Garden

    Come along for a little bit of an alternative Coffee & Chat this week, as we enjoy some coffee and tea while painting birdhouses that will sit in our lovely Wellbeing Garden on campus.

    Tap into your inner artist and join us!
    Thursday 27 March 2025(Online) ZoomVisa Support Clinic

    This webinar will support students on a range of visa related issues, such as: creating a UKVI account, accessing your eVisa, generating Share Codes and also the Graduate Route visa.
    Register for the webinar on 27 March.
    Wednesday 2 April 2025Global Lounge @12.15pmCoffee & Chat

    Join the ISAS team for a little coffee break and some light refreshments. You are welcome to stop in for as long or as short as you’d like. We hope to see you there!
    Wednesday 9 April 2025Meeting at the Student's Union Offices   
    (on the Bridge)
    @ 12pm

    Wellbeing Garden Spring Launch

    Join the ISAS and SU teams at the Wellbeing Garden! We will be weeding and prepping the garden to begin planting for the Spring Season.

    Joined by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), we will provide gloves and all tools needed. It is sure to be a lovely afternoon!

  • 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
    Thursday 20 MarchMC012 @ 1.00pmVisa Drop-In.  If you have any questions about your e-visa or the Graduate Route Visa why not pop in to MC012 and chat to the ISAS team.
    Tuesday 25 MarchLibrary Cafeteria @ 11.30amWhy not call in before or after class, catch up with the ISAS team and grab a cuppa.  
    Wednesday 26 MarchMG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pmJoin our weekly Coffee & Chat - before class each Wednesday until Week 12.
    Thursday 27 MarchOnline Visa Information Session @ 10.00amIf you have any questions about your e-visa or the Graduate Route Visa why not join our online session.  Register for the webinar on 27 March.
    Tuesday 1 AprilLibrary Cafeteria @ 11.30amIt's 1 April but this isn't an April Fool - we'll be having Coffee & Chat as usual.  Hopefully see you there.  
    Wednesday 2 AprilMG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pmOnly a few weeks left until the end of semester.  Make sure you pop in and grab a cuppa before class.
    Tuesday 8 AprilLibrary Cafeteria @ 11.30amWe're in the Library as usual - hope to see you for a catch-up and a cuppa.  
    Wednesday 9 AprilMG Foyer @ 3.30pmA wee cuppa before class! 
    Tuesday 15 AprilLibrary Cafeteria @ 11.30amOur last UUBS Coffee & Chat of the semester - please pop in and grab some end of semester treats with the ISAS team.  
    Wednesday 16 AprilMG Foyer @ 3.30pmOur last Data Science Coffee & Chat of the semester - please pop in and grab some end of semester treats with the ISAS team.