Check online for all the latest events. Visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted Contact us: www.southwales.ac.uk/contact-us Information in this brochure is correct at the time of print (July 2018), but may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, call or check our website: www.southwales.ac.uk Fel rhan o i ymrwymiad at yr iaith Gymraeg, y mae r Brifysgol yn darparu gwybodaeth drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. I wybod mwy, ewch i www.decymru.ac.uk neu e-bostiwch cymraeg@decymru.ac.uk As part of its commitment to the Welsh language, the University provides information through the medium of Welsh. To find out more, visit www.decymru.ac.uk or e-mail cymraeg@decymru.ac.uk Mae r llyfryn hwn ar gael yn Gymraeg This brochure is available in Welsh Image on page 19 is provided by Thinkstock (Mexican Theme Lunch). Design: USW Print & Design 01443 482 677 Many thanks to those who helped with this brochure. CROESO! Welcome Week 2018 Newport Campus www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted The University of South Wales is a registered charity. Registration No. 1140312.
Welcome to USW! Your time as a USW student will make a real difference to your life. You ll meet inspiring lecturers and technicians in an academic community whose learning is underpinned with serious research for the real world, from renewable energy to criminology, media to health services. We re a very diverse community and we re proud of it. We re inclusive in who studies with us and how we teach. You ll make friends and meet people of every age and background. Your time at USW will broaden your horizons, inspire you with new ways of looking at the world around you, and unlock your potential to make the most of your career. Professor Julie Lydon OBE, Vice-Chancellor www.facebook.com/uswsu Hello! We re your full-time Officers at the University of South Wales Students Union. We want to ensure you have the best possible experience at USW, whether that be through our student-led societies, clubs and sports teams or by effecting change through volunteering and campaigns. Freshers is just the beginning! Get off to a flying start by getting involved in as many Welcome Week activities as you can, and meet as many people as possible. We hope you have an amazing summer and can t wait to meet you at Freshers in September! Enjoy your Welcome Week take the time to get to know the University and everything we have to offer. Professor Julie Lydon OBE Vice-Chancellor Don t forget Check out the Getting Started website for lots of useful tips to help you prepare for university life: www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted Induction timetables To view your induction timetables, visit the Getting Started website: www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted What s in this brochure? Sport and Fitness Pages 8-12 Find out how to get involved in sports clubs, try a new activity, or come along to our taster sessions. Welcome Week Events Pages 16-24 Here you ll find a day-by-day listing of all events, from curry evening to quad biking. Map Page 27 Find your way around Newport city centre. Pull-out Guide There is a handy pull-out guide in the centre pages. If you have any queries about the events, please e-mail: welcomeweek.newport@southwales.ac.uk Welcome Week Information Point If you want to find out more about the Students Union events being held at Newport City Campus visit:. If you have any questions, please drop-in to the information point below, where the team can recommend the must-do activities. From: Monday 17 September Venue: Students Union, Ground Floor lobby, Newport Campus Time: 10am-4pm IT S FREE! Lots of our events are free, but some have a small cost attached. TICKET If you see this symbol, you ll need a ticket beforehand. 2 No need to purchase a ticket just turn up! This is the cost of the event. A lot of events don t require a ticket, but for some you may need to get a ticket in advance, even if the event is free. It s always best to check the ticket information beforehand, visit: 2 University of South Wales Welcome Week www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted 3
Top Tips! DATES FOR YOUR DIARY You ll get your exact start date when you enrol online, but here are some useful dates for your diary: AUTUMN TERM Monday 17 September term begins with enrolment/induction Monday 24 September teaching begins Friday 14 December term ends SPRING TERM Monday 7 January term begins Friday 5 April term ends SUMMER TERM Monday 29 April term begins Friday 7 June term ends Sign up! WELLBEING SERVICE Newport Street Fair GET STARTED VISIT OUR WEBSITE The Getting Started website is for new students and has all the information you ll need when you start with us. For tips, help and advice, and to find out about any events taking place, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/ gettingstarted Don t wait until you are unwell register with the University s Health Service when you arrive. They are based in the Learning and Information Centre (Advice Zone) on B Floor at Newport Campus, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/health Also, for further support available at Newport Campus, visit: thewellbeingservice.southwales.ac.uk Newport Campus, opposite the multimillion pound Friars Walk shopping centre, is a great place to study. It has an extensive library packed with IT and a rooftop terrace with stunning views over Newport. Daniel Davies, BA (Hons) Primary Studies with QTS STAYING IN HALLS? This is the address you will need: MEET THE VLOGGERS Our current students are on hand to offer advice and tips for new students. Take a look at the vlogs from our USW Bloggers. Look for USWBloggers on Instagram, Tumblr or YouTube and follow them on Twitter @USWbloggers. Visit www.southwales.ac.uk/uswbloggers FINDING YOUR WAY FindARoom is an online tool designed to help you find your way around our campuses give it a try, visit: www.findaroom.southwales.ac.uk NEWPORT CAMPUS Newport Student Village [block, flat, room number] Endeavour House, Usk Way, Newport, NP20 2DZ LENDING YOU A HELPING HAND We want you to flourish and succeed at university. That s why we offer various services to support you. From study skills guidance to helping you get a job and from accommodation advice to supporting you during times of financial hardship we are here to help. Find us at: www.southwales.ac.uk/ ENROL ONLINE (UK AND EU STUDENTS ONLY) Now that you have your Student ID, you can activate it online and log in to your student portal, called UniLife. This gives you access to the latest news, events, student job listings, e-learning, e-mail and e-tools. student NUS CARD SPORTS TEAMS We have plenty of competitive sports teams you can join, from badminton and basketball, to karate and rugby. We entered over 60 teams into the BUCS competition last year. Our football, rugby and futsal teams play in the BUCS Premier Leagues. For further information, see page 9. GET FIT Students studying at our Newport Campus can receive an exclusive joining offer at Newport Live by quoting NLUSW18. See pages 10 and 11 for further details. GET OUR APP The University of South Wales UniLife app (available free on Google Play store and itunes app store) provides contact details, useful links and up-to-date information for our students. Join us! BUS AND TRAIN TRAVEL /USWunilife @USWunilife ACCESS latest news, events, student job listings, e-learning, e-mail and online services. All students who purchase an NUS extra card will now have the added benefit of it also being an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), the only internationally accepted proof of student status. In addition to the existing 200 UK discounts on everything from university supplies to fashion, the ISIC bolt-on gives NUS extra cardholders access to more than 42,000 discounts worldwide. You can buy your NUS extra card from the SU Info desk or online with the Click & Collect service: www.nus.org.uk Choose from a one-year card for just 12, a two-year card for 22 or a three-year card for only 32. Proceeds from the sale of NUS extra are fed straight back into the student movement to help improve the lives of students through campaigns such as #CutTheCosts, and to give students a powerful voice. Newport bus station is just across the road from Newport City Campus. For a full list of services, visit: www.newportbus.co.uk The train station is a ten-minute walk away and the University has secured a discount with Arriva Train Wales on annual rail passes for all Valleys Lines services. Join our Freshers group: www.facebook.com/groups/uswfreshers2018 4 University of South Wales Welcome Week www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted 5
Advice Zone A welcoming first point of contact for all your student enquiries Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Cardiff: ATRiuM Library Glyntaff: Library Newport: Level B Treforest: Library 01443 482 540 Drop in or phone us during our opening hours. You can also visit us at the Advice Zone Online (24/7). Introduction to your Faculty and Course The course you have chosen to study represents the opportunity to work with fellow students who are as passionate and engaged in the subject area as you are, and to engage with academic staff who are leading experts in the discipline. The University organises its subjects into Schools or Directorates, each of which sits within one of the four USW Faculties: USW Student offers! 22.09 NISH KUMAR Limited tickets 10.00 all others from 19.00 Double Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee, Nish Kumar, is taking his brand new show on a tour of the UK. 05.10 AUSTENTATIOUS Limited tickets 10.00 all others 16.00 Austentatious is an improvised comedy play starring a cast of the country s quickest comic performers. Every single show, the cast conjure up a brand-new lost Jane Austen novel based on nothing more than a title suggested by the audience. Nish Kumar 26.10 CROONERS Limited tickets 12.00 all others 22.50 Three self-assured gentlemen of style and vigour, who swing the hell out of the music of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Matt Monro, with an outrageous live 10 piece band and a splendiferously British injection of comedy. 2 4 1 THE RIVERFRONT CINEMA 2 students = 4.00! (excludes Silver Screenings) 28.09 COMEDY SHED Limited tickets 7.00 all others 13.00 Austentatious Faculty of Business and Society Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Maths Faculty of Creative Industries Faculty of Life Sciences and Education By visiting the Faculty pages you will find lots of information about the staff in your subject area and their research interests. Visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/about/academic-schools Each course has its own induction timetable to help you get to know your fellow students, meet your course team and understand more about the learning and teaching at USW. You will find your course induction timetable by going to the Getting Started website. 6 University of South Wales Welcome Week 7
Sport and Fitness We re big on sport at the University of South Wales and your first week is the perfect time to get involved. University clubs and teams If you d like to participate in a team or club, here is what you can get involved in: Competitive sports teams Our competitive sports teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) league every Wednesday afternoon. We have one of the UK s leading university golf teams who play at the Celtic Manor Resort. Demand for some sports teams is high, so you may need to attend a trial. You ll see that we provide transport to some trials where transport is provided, a return journey is included too. For these teams, you need to register by Tuesday 18 September at or at the Street Fair on Monday 17 September at Newport and Cardiff campus, or at the Freshers Fair on Tuesday 18 September in Treforest. Sport trials take place at Treforest Sport Centre or USW Sport Park. See page 12 for trial information or page 9 for weekly training fixtures. If you are successful in getting a place in one of our teams, you ll be required to pay an annual subscription. Recreational sports These teams meet weekly for training with an instructor, for practice sessions and participation. You don t need to have done the activity before as clubs cater for all abilities, from beginners to the more experienced. You will also pay an annual subscription to be part of these clubs. If we don t have a club that suits you, why not get in touch with the Students Union and find out how to set one up? See page 12 for more details. Get involved! SIGN UP TO BUCS AT THE FRESHERS FAIR ON TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER Find out all about BUCS teams and how you can get involved. Come along and register your interest with a club or society and find all the details of how to sign up for the sports trials. Transport will be provided from Newport Campus. Sports Club Training Sessions The USW Sport programme includes over 60 student-led sports clubs taking part in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) programme every Wednesday. If you gain a place in one of our competitive sports teams, you can expect to have the following training sessions. Training starts week beginning 24 September. Day Time Venue Badminton Monday 6pm-7.30pm Treforest Sport Centre Friday 7.45pm-9.15pm Treforest Sport Centre Sunday 6pm-7.30pm Treforest Sport Centre Basketball (Men) Tuesday 6pm-7.30pm Treforest Sport Centre Saturday 1pm-3pm Treforest Sport Centre Basketball (Women) Tuesday 7.30pm-9pm Treforest Sport Centre Cheerleading Friday 6.30pm-8.30pm Treforest Sport Centre Saturday 10am-12pm Treforest Sport Centre Climbing Wednesday 6.30pm-8.30pm Treforest Sport Centre Cricket Friday 5.30pm-7.30pm Treforest Sport Centre Football (Men) Monday 5.30pm-9.30pm USW Sport Park Football (Women) Monday 6.30pm-8pm USW Sport Park Futsal Friday 8pm-9.30pm USW Sport Park Hockey (Men) Monday 8pm-9.30pm USW Sport Park Hockey (Women) Monday 5.30pm-8pm USW Sport Park Karate Thursday 8pm-9.30pm Treforest Sport Centre Lacrosse Monday 8pm-9.30pm USW Sport Park Netball Monday 5.30pm-9.30pm USW Sport Park Rugby (Men) Monday 5.30pm-8pm Sardis Road Rugby (Women) Monday 8pm-9.30pm Sardis Road Rugby League Monday 8pm-9.30pm Sardis Road Squash Monday 7pm-9pm Treforest Sport Centre Table Tennis Monday 8pm-10pm Treforest Sport Centre Thursday 6.30pm-8.30pm Treforest Sport Centre Volleyball Tuesday 9pm-10.30pm Treforest Sport Centre Wednesday 8.30pm-10pm Treforest Sport Centre Come along to the Freshers Fair to check the training times above haven t changed. Representatives from our teams and clubs will be at the Freshers Fair on Tuesday 18 September in Treforest Sport Centre. If the team or club you re interested in isn t holding an event during Welcome Week, make sure you come along to the Fair to find out more about it. 8 University of South Wales Welcome Week www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted 9
USW Sport Newport USW STUDENTS 15.99 per month QUOTE: NLUSW 18 NEWPORT CENTRE For students who want to keep fit and healthy more locally, the Newport Centre is directly opposite USW Newport Campus and offers an excellent membership for students based in Newport. Facilities The Newport Centre is an excellent multi-purpose facility that includes: 5v5 football Basketball Netball Table Tennis Badminton Fitness classes Gym activity Swimming and Fitness membership Opening hours Monday: 6.15am-10.30pm Tuesday: 6.15am-10pm Wednesday: 6.15am-10.30pm Thursday: 6.15am-10pm Friday: 6.15am-9.30pm Saturday: 8.15am-7.30pm Sunday: 8.15am-9pm Newport Live USW Exclusive Student Discount Join between 14 and 30 September at 15.99 per month for 2018/19. Try us for FREE at Newport Centre between 17 and 28 September 2018 Freeze your membership during the summer breaks All the great benefits of a Newport Live membership Swim, gym, racquet sports plus over 120 fitness classes across five great venues Personal support programmes Discounts on selected performances and events at The Riverfront Monthly newsletters Call: 01633 656 757 Visit: www.newportlive.co.uk i BAWB for EVERYbody SWIM GYM GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES RACQUETS NOFIO CAMPFA DOSBARTHIADAU YMARFER CORFF DOWNLOAD OUR APP JOIN NOW YMUNWCH NAWR 01633 656757 newportlive.co.uk 10 University of South Wales Welcome Week www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted 9 Advertisement feature
Sport Trials We have a range of USW teams competing in the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges) League. If you d like to represent the University in a competitive team sport, you may need to prove yourself in our Sport Trials, which will take place at Treforest Sport Centre and USW Sport Park. WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 12pm-6pm SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 10am-5pm SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 11am-5pm WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 12pm-6pm Friars Walk Welcome Week is the perfect time to explore Friars Walk, the 100m retail and leisure development right and opposite Newport Campus. As well as Cineworld and Superbowl UK, you ll be able to enjoy food with friends at a range of cafes and restaurants, including Nando s, Wagamama and GBK, and enjoy a spot of retail therapy in any of the 30 shops, with popular stores such as Debenhams, H&M, Schuh, & JD Sports. So whether you re looking for a part-time job in term-time or somewhere to socialise with your new friends, it s all right on your doorstep. Friars Walk is open seven days a week, with the restaurants, cinema and Superbowl UK open until late. Please check their website for exciting events, student offers and promotions: www.friarswalknewport.co.uk Shop and explore! Friars Walk is opposite Newport City Campus STREET FAIR NEWPORT CAMPUS 17.09.2018 STREET FAIR CARDIFF CAMPUS 17-19.09.2018 FRESHERS FAIR PONTYPRIDD CAMPUS, TREFOREST 18.09.2018 12 University of South Wales Welcome Week www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted 13
Student Societies Students Union societies There are lots of student-run societies across the University and they are a brilliant way to socialise with other students. You ll grow in confidence, develop skills and have the best time possible at university. From our Pizza Appreciation Society to Newport Film Society, there s something for everyone. Take a look at our full list of societies: /societies Want to leave a legacy or haven t seen anything that takes your fancy, then why not start your own society? It s quick and easy to do, and the Students Union would be happy to help you get started. Come along to the Street Fair to find out more. If you have any questions, just drop into the SU office or email: su.studentactivities@southwales.ac.uk Students Union representation During the academic year there will be opportunities to represent the student body. This might mean representing your course as a Course Representative, or becoming a Student Voice Representative and feeding back the views of your fellow students to the University to shape future learning. You could even become a Student Officer. Whatever your passion, whether it s education or welfare, we have a role for you. Call in to the SU office, visit or email supres@southwales.ac.uk to find out more. For further information... You can call in to the Welcome Week information point to find out more, visit or e-mail studunion@southwales.ac.uk. Newport Food Court 14 University of South Wales Welcome Week YOUR PULL-OUT GUIDE Keep hold of this guide to see what events are taking place during Welcome Week at Newport Campus
Saturday 15 September Welcome to Newport Party! Tiny Rebel Newport 7.30pm Monday 17 September Street Fair Food and Drink Tasters Vintage Kilo Sale Newport Centre and Riverfront Tours A and B Floors, Newport Campus Food Court, Newport Campus A Floor, Newport Campus Meet at A Floor, Newport Campus Tuesday 18 September Freshers Fair Croeso Cymraeg Welsh Welcome Treasure Hunt with Newport Student Village Bus departs at 11am from Castle Bingo bus stop D20 D20 Meet at Newport Student Village (Campus Living Village) Wednesday 19 September Brunch Food Court, Newport Campus Coffi Cymraeg Starbucks, Newport Campus Trampoline Park, Energi Newport Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 2pm Student Night Tiny Rebel Newport Thursday 20 September Mexican Theme Lunch Food Court, Newport Campus Cardio and Touch Tennis Taster Sessions Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 12.30pm Netball Newport Centre reception Bowling and Laser Quest Meet at Students Union at 4.45pm Friday 21 September Quad Biking at Cwrt y Celyn Farm Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 9.45am Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting at Cwrt y Celyn Farm Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 10.45am Saturday 22 September Trip to Bristol Zoo Depart Castle Bingo bus stop at 9.45am Cardiff Cycle Tour Depart Castle Bingo bus stop at 9.15am Comedy with Nish Kumar Newport Riverfront Sunday 23 September Quad Biking at Cwrt y Celyn Farm Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 10.45am Sunday Roast at Tiny Rebel Tiny Rebel Newport High Ropes at Mountain View Ranch Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 11.15am Tuesday 25 September Newport Friends and Neighbours Lunch-time Launch Meet at Welcome Desk, Reception, Newport Campus Friars Walk Student Night Friars Walk Wednesday 26 September Coach to Cardiff Student Night Cardiff 7.30pm Thursday 27 September Quiz Night at Tiny Rebel Tiny Rebel Newport 7.30pm Get involved and enjoy 10am-3pm 10am-2pm 10am-3pm Sign up on the day 11am-3pm 12yh-1yh 12pm-1pm 2pm 10am-12pm 1.30pm-2.30pm 2pm 8pm 1pm-3pm 1pm-3pm 3.30pm-5pm 4.45pm 10am-11am 11.30am-12.30pm 10am-4pm 10am-1pm 8pm 11.30am-12.30pm 12pm-2pm 12pm-2pm 12pm-1pm 6pm-8pm University of South Wales Welcome Week NEWPORT CITY CAMPUS TOUR Get to know the campus by going on a quick, guided tour. You ll see our cafe with Starbucks coffee, learning resource centre and the other study spaces you ll be using. Just pop into the Welcome Week information point and someone will be happy to arrange a tour for you. Friars Walk www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted NEWPORT LIVE TOURS Check out the local facilities and learn more about student discounts and offers with Newport Live. Guided tours of the Leisure Centre and Riverfront available on request! Take a look around Newport Food Court Newport Street Fair 2017
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES OFFICIAL PAYMENT & LOYALTY APP Pay using Yoyo on campus to earn points, get rewards and save money. For a free hot drink, use promo code: WELCOMEWEEK DIGWYDDIADAU CYFRWNG CYMRAEG Cofiwch y bydd Cangen De Cymru o r Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol yn trefnu digwyddiadau croeso penodol i siaradwyr Cymraeg ar draws y campysau. Dilynwch @CangenDeCymru ar Twitter am fwy o wybodaeth. Edrychwn ymlaen at gwrdd â chi! Am fwy o wybodaeth neu i archebu tocynnau, cysylltwch â Catrin Evans, Swyddog Cangen y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol: catrin.evans@decymru.ac.uk WELSH-MEDIUM EVENTS Remember the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol South Wales Branch is arranging specific welcome events for Welsh speakers across all campuses. Follow @CangenDeCymru on Twitter for more information. We look forward to meeting you! For further information or to book tickets, please contact Catrin Evans, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Branch Officer: catrin.evans@decymru.ac.uk Students at Newport Campus Chaplaincy at USW Chaplaincy services are available to all students whatever their faith or belief. If you would like to talk with a Chaplain, whether about a personal problem or about issues of life and faith generally, phone 01443 654 060 or e-mail chaplaincy@southwales.ac.uk. In an emergency outside office hours, phone 0345 576 0101, give your name and phone number, and a Chaplain will get back to you. The main Chaplaincy Centre is The Meeting House on the Treforest Campus. It is open all day Monday to Friday, and anyone is welcome to drop in to relax, make friends or find a quiet space. It holds a variety of events, both serious and fun. To get information about these visit their website: www.chaplaincy.southwales.ac.uk facebook.com/southwaleschaplaincy @USWChaplaincy Advertisement feature www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted 15
Saturday 15 September Welcome to Newport Party! Time: 7.30pm Venue: Tiny Rebel Newport Tickets: Just turn up A chance to meet other students studying and living in Newport a free welcome party with live music and discounted refreshments! Hosted by Tiny Rebel Newport. Monday 17 September Street Fair Time: 10am-3pm Venue: Newport Campus, A and B Floors Tickets: Just turn up Come and see all the great stalls and offers available to Newport students clubs, societies, discounts at local retailers and events! This is your chance to meet new people and get involved. There will also be a chance to meet the University support services and Students Union, giving you all the information you need to settle in. Food and Drink Tasters Time: 10am-2pm Venue: Food Court, Newport Campus Tickets: Just turn up Meet other students IT S FREE! IT S FREE! Welcome Party Vintage Kilo Sale Time: 10am-3pm Venue: A Floor, Newport Campus Tickets: Just turn up Get yourself some new threads for the start of term! The Vintage Kilo sale will be on campus. Newport Centre and Riverfront Tours Time: Sign up on the day Venue: Meet at Newport Campus, A Floor Tickets: Just turn up IT S FREE! Check out the local facilities and learn more about student discounts and offers with Newport Live. Guided tours of the Leisure Centre and Riverfront available on request! Tuesday 18 September Freshers Fair Time: Bus departs at 11am from Castle Bingo bus stop (rear of Newport Campus). Return bus from Treforest at 3pm. Venue: Treforest Sport Centre Tickets: Book your place on the bus at the Welcome Week Information Point or at. The biggest event of Welcome Week this is your chance to meet every one of our 150 teams, clubs and societies! At our Freshers Fair, the Sport Centre will be overflowing with members of the Student Council, sports teams, clubs, societies, Students Union staff and local companies. They ll be there to give you information, advice, ticket sales for our events and maybe even a freebie or two. Everyone should come along for a fun-filled afternoon. Details can be found at: Freshers Fair 2017 TICKET Don t miss out! IT S FREE! Croeso Cymraeg Time: 12yh-1yh Venue: D20 Tickets: Archebwch erbyn 12yp Dydd Llun 17 Medi. Gweler manylion pellach ar dudalen 10. Dewch I fwynhau pitsa am ddim a chlywed am yr holl gyfleoedd cyfrwng Cymraeg yn y Brifysgol. Welsh Welcome Time: 12pm-1pm Venue: D20 TOCYN 2 Tickets: Book by 12pm on Monday 17 September. Please see page 9 for further details. Enjoy free pizza and learn about Welsh-medium opportunities at the University. *Noder mae digwyddiad cyfrwng Cymraeg yw hwn. *Please note this is a Welsh-medium event. Treasure Hunt with Newport Student Village Time: 2pm TICKET 2 Venue: Meet at Newport Student Village (Campus Living Village) Tickets: Just turn up Explore the city of Newport with students at the Newport Student Village. Take part in the treasure hunt and be in with a chance to win a prize while you take in the local shops and venues. Freshers Fair 2017 Come along and meet some of our catering suppliers and sample a range of items that are on sale in the Starbucks cafe and food court. 16 University of South Wales Welcome Week www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted 17
Mexican Theme Lunch Thursday 20 September Mexican Theme Lunch Time: 1pm-3pm Venue: Food Court, Newport Campus TICKET 2 Tickets: Purchase from City Food Court or Cafe in advance, or pay on arrival on the day. Starbucks, Newport Campus Cardio and Touch Tennis Taster Sessions Time: 1pm-3pm TICKET Venue: Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 12.30pm, Regional Pool and Tennis Centre, Newport International Sports Village. Tickets: Book your tickets online at: IT S FREE! Come and try our indoor tennis courts with some unconventional takes on the game of tennis! USW Exclusive Cardio and Touch Tennis Taster sessions followed by coffee and cake! Netball Time: 3.30pm-5pm Venue: Meet at Newport Centre Reception TICKET IT S FREE! Tickets: Just turn up or book your tickets online at: A free netball taster session open to all students. Come along for a chance to express an interest in taking part in regular sessions. Wednesday 19 September Brunch Time: 10am-12pm Venue: Food Court, Newport Campus Tickets: Just turn up and pay on the day Five items and a hot drink. Coffi Cymraeg Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm Venue: Starbucks, Newport Campus Tickets: Just turn up! 2 Coffi Cymraeg is a conversation group that meets weekly at Newport Campus to speak Welsh. The group is informal and contains Welsh speakers of all levels, from fluent speakers to new learners. The main aim of the group is to socialise and have fun while getting advice on speaking and using the welsh language. Trampoline Park, Energi, Newport Time: 2pm Venue: Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop Tickets: Book your tickets online at Hop on the bus to Energi trampoline park! Break the ice with other students while you bounce the afternoon away. Student Night Time: 8pm Venue: Tiny Rebel Newport Tickets: Just turn up! TICKET 2 Wednesday night is student night at Newport! Meet up at Tiny Rebel before you explore the clubs and nightlife of Newport. Cardio Tennis A fitness class like no other. Hit some balls and get a great cardio workout with some great beats! Fun, sociable and open to people of all ages and abilities. Touch Tennis A great introduction to tennis for the complete beginner to the established player. Compact court, foam balls and shorter racquets. Fast, fun and full of energy. Cardio and Touch Tennis Taster Sessions Bowling and Laser Quest Time: Meet at Students Union at 4.45pm Venue: Superbowl Newport Tickets: Book online at Friendly competition with funny shoes and shooting lights. Get booking! 2 Netball, Newport Centre 18 University of South Wales Welcome Week www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted 19
Saturday 22 September Quad biking at Cwrt y Celyn Farm Trip to Bristol Zoo Time: 10am-4pm Venue: Depart Castle Bingo bus TICKET stop at the rear of Newport Campus at 9.45am Tickets: 5 adults, 2 children (age 2-14), book online at The Students Union is organizing a family day out at Bristol Zoo. Take advantage of the reduced rate and enjoy a fun day for everyone. Fun day out with friends and family! 5 & 2 Cardiff Cycle Tour Time: 10am-1pm Venue: Depart Castle Bingo bus TICKET 2 stop at the rear of Newport Campus at 9.15am Tickets: Book your tickets online at Cycle around Cardiff with a guide, taking in everything you need to know about our fantastic capital city. Comedy with Nish Kumar Time: 8pm TICKET 10 Venue: Newport Riverfront Tickets: Book your tickets online at https://tickets.newportlive.co.uk Double Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee, Nish Kumar, is taking his brand-new show on a tour of the UK. Friday 21 September Newport Campus Quad biking at Cwrt y Celyn Farm Time: 10am-11am Venue: Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 9.45am Tickets: Book your tickets online at Experience the thrill of quad biking on a crosscountry nature trail. Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting at Cwrt y Celyn Farm Time: 11.30am-12.30pm TICKET 2 TICKET 2 Venue: Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 10.45am Tickets: Book your tickets online at Siaradwyr Cymraeg Cofiwch y bydd Cangen De Cymru o r Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol yn trefnu digwyddiadau croeso penodol i siaradwyr Cymraeg. Dilynwch @CangenDeCymru ar Twitter am fwy o wybodaeth. Edrychwn ymlaen at gwrdd a chi! Welsh Speakers The USW Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol is arranging specific welcome activities for Welsh speakers. Follow @CangenDeCymru on Twitter for more information. We look forward to meeting you! Ready, set, shoot! Enjoy this great challenge while competing against others. 20 University of South Wales Welcome Week 21
High Ropes at Mountain View Ranch Tuesday 25 September Newport Friends and Neighbours (FAN) Lunch-time Launch Time: 12pm-1pm Venue: Meet at Welcome Desk, Reception, Tickets: Just turn up! The FAN charity brings people together from around the corner or around the world, to meet and talk in a relaxed, friendly space. Come along for the 2018 launch for a free lunch and to meet new people. Keep an eye out for posters during Welcome Week for the room details! Friars Walk Student Night Time: 6pm-8pm Venue: Friars Walk Tickets: Just turn up! Don t miss Newport s exclusive student shopping night at Friars Walk! There will be live music, freebies and chances to win prizes, as well as massive discounts and savings. Look out for the Student Shopping team at the Fresher s Fair for details how to register for this one night only event. You can also visit: www.friarswalknewport.co.uk Bag a bargain! Sunday 23 September Quad biking at Cwrt y Celyn Farm Time: 11.30am-12.30pm TICKET 2 Venue: Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 10.45am Tickets: Book your ticket online at Experience the thrill of quad biking on a cross country nature trail. High Ropes at Mountain View Ranch Time: 12pm-1pm TICKET 2 Venue: Depart from Castle Bingo bus stop at 11.15am Tickets: Book your ticket online at For anyone with a head for heights! Tackle this challenging course up in the trees. Sunday Roast at Tiny Rebel Time: 12pm-2pm 8.50 Venue: Tiny Rebel Newport Tickets: 8.50 with valid USW ID pay on the day Dig in to a traditional Sunday Roast two full courses at a discounted price! 22 University of South Wales Welcome Week www.southwales.ac.uk/gettingstarted 23
Wednesday 26 September Coach to Cardiff Student Night Time: 7.30pm. Return bus to TICKET Newport Campus at 2am from Greyfriars Road Venue: Cardiff Tickets: Book your seat on the bus at IT S FREE! A return coach to Cardiff to get involved in the capital s biggest student night! Drop off at ATRiuM building, Zen Bar, Cardiff Campus, followed by discounted entry to one of Cardiff s biggest nightclubs. Zen Bar, Cardiff Campus freshers fair. Come and check out everything you can get involved in over the coming year. Meet our sports teams, clubs and societies, and leave with a bunch of freebies from local and national exhibitors. Tiny Rebel Newport Thursday 27 September Quiz Night at Tiny Rebel Time: 7.30pm Venue: Tiny Rebel Newport Tickets: Entry fee per person to play 1 Are you a 'know it all' or just in for a bit of fun? Join us on the last Thursday of every month for our very own quiz night. Join in the fun and enjoy! Tuesday, 18 Sep Sports Centre, Treforest Campus 11am - 3pm 24 University of South Wales Welcome Week Book tickets for a free bus from Cardiff & Newport campuses at Advertisement feature
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