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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 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.
Upcoming Coffee & Chat Sessions
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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 (Paul & Henry 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 Date Location Description 12 February 2025
10:30-12:00Paul & Henry Coffee Shop
BA-02Connecting 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!
19 February 2025
10:30-12:00Paul & Henry Coffee Shop
BA-02Connecting 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!
26 February 2025
10:30-12:00Paul & Henry Coffee Shop
BA-02Connecting 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!
5 March 2025
10:30-12:00Paul & Henry Coffee Shop
BA-02Connecting 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!
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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 Date Location Description Wednesday 12 February 2025
Global Lounge @12.15pm
Coffee & Chat
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.
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Global Lounge @12.15pm
Introduction to International Friends
International Friends are a wonderful voluntary organisation who get alongside our students and help them to adapt to life in Northern Ireland. Whether that's providing a home cooked meal, a host family, or organising various social trips and outings, many of our students speak of how the connections and friendships formed with International Friends have enriched their university experience.
The team will be joining us this week to share about what events they've got coming up and what support they offer.
Wednesday 26 February 2025 Global Lounge @12.15pm Employability & Graduate Futures Team
We have invited our Employability and Graduate Futures team along this week who will be sharing a little bit about the services they provide and also offering some advice on finding part time work.
Wednesday 5 March 2025 Global Lounge @12.15pm Coffee & Chat
Join us for a little break to catch up with friends and ask the ISAS team any questions that you may have!Wednesday 12 March 2025 Global Lounge @12.15pm St Patrick's Day Celebrations
Join us for a St. Patricks themed Coffee & Chat. We will learn a little bit about the Irish language together and the history of St. Patricks Day. It’s sure to be a good time!
All are welcome/ fáilte roimh chách!
Wednesday 19 March 2025 Global Lounge @12.15pm Coffee & Chat
Join the ISAS team for a coffee break and some refreshments. Whether you just want a space to chat with fellow classmates or have a question for the ISAS team, we would be so happy to see you!Wednesday 26 March 2025 Meet at Global Lounge @12.15pm Painting 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!Wednesday 2 April 2025 Global Lounge @12.15pm Coffee & 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 2025 Meet at Global Lounge @12.15pm Wellbeing Garden Planting Day!
Join the ISAS and the SU teams at the Wellbeing Garden! We will be weeding and prepping the garden to begin planting for the Spring Season.
We will provide gloves and all tools. C’mon down and get your hands in the dirt!
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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 Date Location Description Monday 27 January Library Cafeteria @ 10.30am Pop in, chat with staff and classmates, and enjoy a cuppa and some traybakes. Wednesday 29 January MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pm Pop in and join us at a special Buddy event. Monday 3 February Library Cafeteria @ 10.30am An opportunity to break from class and grab a cuppa. Wednesday 5 February MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pm A half hour before class for our Data Science students to grab a cuppa and chat with friends and staff members. Monday 10 February Library Cafeteria @ 10.30am Come along, grab a coffee and meet friends. Wednesday 12 February MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pm Hopefully see you there! Monday 17 February Library Cafeteria @ 10.30am Come along and enjoy some a coffee and some treats with other students and staff. Wednesday 19 February MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pm An opportunity for our Data Science students to get together for a cuppa before class begins. Monday 24 February Library Cafeteria @ 10.30am Time for a quick cuppa and a snack? Wednesday 26 February MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pm Pop in before class, meet your friends and the ISAS team. Monday 3 March Library Ground Floor Exhibition Area (behind issue desk) @ 10.30am Our last Monday Coffee & Chat - all change from next week. Why not pop in and grab a cuppa. Wednesday 5 March MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pm Hoping to see you there! Tuesday 11 March Library Cafeteria @ 11.30am Join our Tuesday Coffee & Chat for the rest of this semester - same time, same place until Week 12. Wednesday 12 March MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pm Drop in before class, grab a cuppa and some snacks and catch up with the ISAS team.