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Friday 22nd September 2017Big Welcome Weekend9.00-18.00Great Hall, Arts Centre

• Collect your room key and Aber Card (all students living in University accommodation)

• Academic information• Payment of fees• Health, welfare, disability, specific learning

needs• GP registration• International Student Experience• Casual and part-time work, other

employment opportunities and skills• Welsh for Adults and Lifelong Learning

Courses• Sports Centre

Free Sports Centre Tour and Induction10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00Sports Centre

Each tour lasts up to 30 minutes and is designed to welcome you to the Sports Centre, help you find your way round and give essential induction to use our equipment. All new students should attend at least one.

Free Sports Centre ClassesSee www.aber.ac.uk/en/sportscentre for class locations

• 07.15-08.00 Indoor Spin• 10.30-11.15 Aqua Gym• 12.15-13.00 Work-it-Circuit• 13.10-13.55 Dumbbell Workout• 16.00-17.00 Power Yoga• 17.00-18.30 Hatha Yoga• 17.30-18.15 HIIT• 18.00-18.45 Indoor Spin• 18.30-19.30 Zumba• 10.30-20.00 Swimming (Check out our

website for full details)

CinemaArts Centre

14.30 Kill Bill Vol 1 (FREE for Students) 17.45 & 20.15 Victoria and Abdul (£4)

Welcome BBQ17.00-20.00Brynamlwg Bar, Penglais Campus

Bring a friend and enjoy 2 for 1 on all meals.

The Big Quiz20.00Students’ Union

Get together as teams of new friends and compete in our fun and friendly quiz as you get to know each other better - prizes to be won!

Big Welcome Weekend9.00-18.00Great Hall, Arts Centre

• Collect your room key and Aber Card (all students living in University accommodation)

• Academic information• Payment of fees• Health, welfare, disability, specific learning

needs• GP registration• International Student Experience• Casual and part-time work, other

employment opportunities and skills• Welsh for Adults and Lifelong Learning

Courses• Sports Centre

Library tours12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00Hugh Owen library, Penglais Campus

Each tour lasts up to 30 minutes and all new students should attend at least one.

Old College Open Doors10.00-16.00Old College, King Street, SY23 2AU

Tours of the Old College will commence from the Quad on the ground floor at: 10.00, 11.30, 13.00, 14.30.

Saturday 23rd September 2017 What have you done today?



• 09.05-10.05 Indoor Spin• 09.30-10.30 Bodyfit• 10.45-11.45 Pilates• 12.00-14.00 Come and Try: Badminton• 10.30-16.30 Swimming (Check out our

website for full details)CinemaArts Centre

12.00 Amelié (FREE for Students) 14.30 Laputa: Castle in the Sky (£4) 17.45 & 20.15 Victoria and Abdul (£4)

The Big Sale10.00-16.00Students’ Union

Our student nearly-new household sale - pick up crockery, saucepans, and utensils at discount prices.

Lockdown - Freshers Lock & Key Party21.00Students’ Union

Sunday 24th September 2017Big Welcome Weekend Reception10.00-15.00Great Hall, Arts Centre

Drop in at any time to find out more about the University’s support services.

Library tours12.00, 13.00, 15.00. Welsh medium: 14.00Hugh Owen library, Penglais Campus

Each tour lasts up to 30 minutes and all new students should attend at least one.

Old College Open Doors10.00-16.00Old College, King Street, SY23 2AU

Tours of the Old College will commence from the Quad on the ground floor at: 10.00, 11.30, 13.00, 14.30



• 09.05-10.05 Indoor Spin• 11.00-12.00 Zumba• 11.00-13.00 Come and Try: Badminton• 13.00-15.00 Come and Try: Basketball• 13.00-15.00 Mixed Touch Rugby• 10.30-16.30 Swimming (Check out our

website for full details)

Board Games Afternoon10.00-15.00Students’ Union

Welcome Ceremony for all new International Students10.00-13.00The Theatre, Arts Centre

10.30 Surnames A-K 11.30 Surnames L-Z

Student Sunday Lunch12.00-14.00TaMed Da Restaurant & Arts Centre Café

Welsh Students’ Welcoming Lunch12.30-14.00MedRus Main, Penbryn

A welcome lunch to introduce to you how you can live through Welsh here at Aberystwyth.

Meet & Greet: International Students15.00-16.00Students’ Union

CinemaArts Centre

12.00 Little Miss Sunshine (FREE for Students) 14.30 Laputa: Castle in the Sky (English version) (£4) 17.00 Victoria and Abdul (£4)

Welcome to Wales15.00-19.00Students’ Union

Welsh cultural & music event to welcome you to Aberystwyth.

Welsh Gig19.00Pantycelyn, Penglais Campus

Big Joe’s Bingo & Stock Exchange19.00-23.00Students’ Union

Orientation WeekMonday 25th September 2017

Big Welcome Reception8.30-13.00Great Hall, Arts Centre

Drop in at any time to find out more about the University’s support services.

Library tours11.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00. Welsh medium: 12.00Hugh Owen library, Penglais Campus


Free Sports Centre Classes

Free access all week for every student - see full timetable on the website www.aber.ac.uk/en/sportscentre

Freshers’ Fair – Day 19.30-16.00Marquee, Students’ Union

CinemaArts Centre

14.30 The Warriors (FREE for Students) 17.45 & 20.15 Victoria and Abdul (£4)

Tony Lee XXX Hypnotist20.00Students’ Union

Registration Helpdesk

Drop by for advice on completing registration.

Monday 11.00-16.00Performance Studio, Upper Foyer, Arts CentreTuesday 9.00-17.00

Wednesday9.00-13.0014.00-17.00

Academic Quality and Records Office, First Floor, Cledwyn BuildingThursday 9.00-17.00Friday 9.00-16.00

Don't forget to attend your departmental events!

Tuesday 26th September 2017

Undergraduate RegistrationArts Centre

First Year Degree Students and Foundation Year Students.

Surname Time A-B 09.05 - 09.30 C-D 09.45 - 10.10 E-G 10.25 - 10.50 H-J 11.05 - 11.30 K-L 11.45 - 12.10 M-O 14.00 - 14.25 P-R 14.40 - 15.00 S-T 15.15 - 15.40 U-Z 15.55 - 16.20

Library tours11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00Hugh Owen library, Penglais Campus




Freshers’ Fair – Day 29.30-16.00Marquee, Students’ Union

CinemaArts Centre

14.30 Sightseers (FREE for Students) 17.45 Victoria and Abdul (£4) – subtitled 20.15 Victoria and Abdul (£4)

Bierkeller ft: The Amazing Bavarian Stompers20.00Students’ Union

Wednesday 27th September 2017

Undergraduate RegistrationArts Centre

Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Year Degree and Final Year Foundation Degree Student.

Surname Time A-J 09.15 - 10.15 K-Z 10.30 - 11.30

Library toursHugh Owen library, Penglais Campus11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00Thomas Parry library, Llanbadarn Campus11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00 Welsh medium: 13.00




Craft Afternoon13.00-15.00Students’ Union

Study Skills, Language Support and Careers Workshop for International Students15.00-17.00A12, Hugh Owen building

CinemaArts Centre

12.00 Moulin Rouge (FREE for Students) 14.30, 17.45 & 20.15 Victoria and Abdul (£4)

Pyramid Poster sale10.00-17.00Students’ Union

Clubland Classics - UV, Co2 & Confetti party!21.00Students’ Union

Thursday 28th September 2017Library tours11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00 Welsh medium: 13.00Hugh Owen library, Penglais Campus




Meet & GreetStudents’ Union

15.00-16.00 LGBTQ+ 16.00-17.00 Female Students

CinemaArts Centre

14.00-17.00 gaming session on the big screen (FREE for Students) 17.45 Victoria and Abdul (£4) 20.15 Black Sabbath: The End of the End (£10)

Comedy Club20.00Performance Studio, Arts Centre

Reload - Back To School special21.00Students’ Union

What have you done today?

Friday 29th September 2017Library tours14.00, Welsh medium: 14.30Thomas Parry library, Llanbadarn Campus




Introduction to learning Welsh10.30-11.30A14, Hugh Owen building

An introduction to the programme of courses available for students interested in learning Welsh.

Meet & GreetStudents’ Union

12.00-13.00 Mature and Parent students 15.00-16.00 BAME Students 16.00-17.00 Disabled Students

CinemaArts Centre

14.00-17.00 gaming session on the big screen (FREE for Students) 17.45 The Limehouse Golem (£4) 20.15 Detroit (£4)

Silent Disco Showdown21.00Students’ Union

Saturday 30th September 2017




CinemaArts Centre

14.30 Close Encounters of the Third Kind (£4) 17.45 Laputa: Castle in the Sky (Japanese Version) (£4) 20.15 Shin Godzilla (£4)

... or £9 for all.

ELO Again - Concert20.00Great Hall, Arts Centre

Swing City presents: The Freshers’ Ball21.00Students’ Union

Sunday 1st October 2017




CinemaArts Centre

14.15 Close Encounters of the Third Kind (£4) 17.00 The Limehouse Golem (£4)

Big Joe’s Bingo & Stock Exchange19.00Students’ Union

Monday 2nd October 2017Lectures begin

Monday – FridayEnquiries and advice8.30-22.00 (all week) Hugh Owen Library

• Collection of your Aber Card (for students not living in University accommodation)

• Help in activating your email account and connecting your devices to the University Network

• Upload a digital photo for your Aber Card and Student Record

• Sale of network cables• Use of library and computing facilities

Library toursHugh Owen library, Penglais CampusMonday – Thursday: 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00; Welsh medium: Monday: 12.00; Thursday: 13.00Thomas Parry library, Llanbadarn CampusWednesday: 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00; Friday: 14.00; Welsh medium: Wednesday: 13.00; Friday: 14.30

International Students Pre-enrolment Check and Police Registration10.00-12.00 a 14.00-16.00Ground Floor Visualisation Centre

Students’ Union Information Desk10.00-17.00Students’ Union

Careers Service: General Enquiries and Advice9.00-16.00Students’ Union

Payment of fees9.00-16.00Second Floor Reception, Student Welcome Centre

Student Support Services: enquiries and advice9.00-17.00Ground Floor Reception, Student Welcome Centre

Friday 9.00-16.00

Wellbeing Walk-in14.00-16.00Student Welcome Centre Reception

If you are feeling homesick, shy, lonely or just a bit overwhelmed, following your arrival at the University, Wellbeing Walk-in provides a quiet safe space where you can chat to experienced staff, find out which University services can help you, and have a break from the hustle and bustle of Welcome Week. Feel free to drop in.

If something is troubling you, get in touch:NightlineConfidential listening and information service, for students by students.

We’re open 8pm-8am Tues-Sun.

Tel: 01970 622166

www.nightline.aber.ac.uk

SamaritansTelephone Aberystwyth branch: (01970) 624535 (local call charges apply)

National telephone: 116 123 (this number is free to call)

www.samaritans.org

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