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www.suug.co.uk/freshers2014

Ahoy there, mateys! Welcome to Greenwich and the next stage in that wonderful journey we call life.

We’re here as your Students’ Union to improve your life at university in all sorts of ways, but first let’s explore some of what’s happening in the very best weeks of university - Freshers!

This guide offers you the big picture of what’s going on during the first weeks of term. We don’t just have club nights, quiet bar nights, fantastic food and amazingly fun Freshers Fairs, we’ve also got sports teams trials, student society meet-and-greets, and an opportunity for you to get really settled in.

Whether you meet us or not, you’ll definitely meet new friends, try new things, and become a London student .

And what about the rest of the year? Well, we’ll still be here. Your Students’ Union is a vital part of your university life. We don’t just offer the fun things, we’re also there to represent you and fight for what you want. In short, we aim to ensure that you have the best university experience possible.So, what are you waiting for? This is going to be the best journey yet.

Alex BrooksPresident

On behalf of everyone at the Students’ Union University of Greenwich

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Our freshers 2014 website: www.suug.co.uk/freshers2014

All information is correct at the time of going to print and is subject to change.Students’ Union University of Greenwich is a charity and company limited by guarantee, registered in England (reg no. 7990838).

Registered office: Cooper Building, King William Walk, London SE10 9JH. Website: www.suug.co.uk

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You’ve got the timetable, maybe even the booklist and, in the back of your mind, you’ve noted the hand-in dates… so now it’s time to have some fun!

Your Students’ Union offers that (and a whole lot more) and we’re getting the new year off with a bang at our Freshers Fairs.

Sports Clubs? Yep. Societies? Yep. Local organisations? Yep. SU Information? Yep. New friends to meet? Yep. Freebies? Yep. Bags full of freebies!

Freshers Fairs are very busy and very buzzy, so make sure you’re there to find out about the whole world of university life beyond the classroom.

It doesn’t matter if you’re sporty or not, if you have a hundred hobbies or none (that you’ve thought of) or whether you have two friends on Facebook or 2000, our Freshers Fairs will have something for you!

We’re at all three campuses - details below. See you there!

All information is correct at the time of going to print and is subject to change.Students’ Union University of Greenwich is a charity and company limited by guarantee, registered in England (reg no. 7990838).

Registered office: Cooper Building, King William Walk, London SE10 9JH. Website: www.suug.co.uk

freshers fAirsComing to a Campus near you

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18th septemberfreshers fAir,queen mAry undercroft & queen Anne courtyArd , greenwich

16th septemberfreshers fAir, the dome, Avery hill

19th & 24th septemberfreshers fAyres, medwAy

13th - 28th septemberfreshers fortnight

26th septemberfreshers bAll, studio 338

spArrows term one

Limited number of wristbands on sale. Buy yours online at www.suug.co.uk/freshers2014 and collect from The Village Shop, Sparrows or Bar Latitude when you arrive during Freshers Fortnight!

Grab a Sparrows Term One Entertainment Wristband and get plenty of perks in return, including:

- Entry to all SUUG entertainment at our Sparrows venue during term one- Over £150 worth of entertainment- Queue jump at events at Sparrows

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nus extrAcArd

Students can save money on a range of items including books, clothes, travel, gigs and eating out by investing in an NUS Extra Card.

Buy a card at any time within the year and it will be valid for twelve months. The NUS Extra Card costs £12 and is available from: www.nus.org.uk/nusextra

Our clubs give you the chance to play sport competitively against other universities and for fun, no matter what your skill level! There’s a wide variety of sports, from the traditional teams like football and netball, to more unusual sports like Cheerleading, Snowsports or American Football. Check out the full list of clubs at www.suug.co.uk/sports.

Get involved in volunteering whilst at university to help others, have fun, and make yourself more employable all at the same time. The Union has an online Employability & Volunteering Toolkit to help you keep track of all the skills you develop, as well as offering opportunities to get involved and get recognised for what you do! Read more about our Toolkit and volunteering at www.suug.co.uk/activities/volunteer.

Want to try something new without having to commit to membership fees or regular meetings? Then Give It A Go is for you! With a variety of events, trips, and activities it’s easy for you to try something different! For more information see www.suug.co.uk/giag.

Coming to University and want to learn something new? Or maybe join people who share your interests? Or even just have some fun and make some new friends? Then joining a society is for you! We have a large number of societies across five categories - academic; activities & games; campaigning, awareness & support; cultural, religious & belief; and music, performance & media. With such a wide range and the opportunity for any student to start a group, you’re sure to find something for you! Check out the full list of societies at www.suug.co.uk/societies.

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events timetAble10 Am - 5 pm su welcome in halls of residence - Students’ Union representatives will be at your halls to welcome you to university - look out for the Freshers Helpers for info and advice about Greenwich! (Greenwich & Avery Hill campuses)12 pm - 6 pm super sport saturday - Live sports on TV at Sparrows Bar (free entry)1 pm - 5 pm preloved - Your opportunity to buy second hand items at cheap prices (The Dome) 5 pm - 1 pm welcome to greenwich - Bar Latitude - Last entry is at 10:50pm (free entry)8 pm - 2 Am freshers launch party - Buy your T-shirt with your name and halls on from www.suug.co.uk to customise and wear on the night. Halls T-shirts are also available in the on campus shop (Sparrows Bar) (£2 students £3 guests)

10 Am - 4 pm freshers fair - The Dome & surrounding areas on Avery Hill (Southwood Site) (free entry)11 Am - 11 pm cider festival - Great offers on a variety of ciders all day, plus your chance to sample some new ones! - Bar Latitude (free entry)6 pm - 11 pm west end musical trip - Meet at Bar Latitude at 6pm. Musical TBC, includes transport, book tickets online (£20)7 pm - 11 pm karaoke - Bar Latitude (£1 students, £2 guests)7 pm - 1 Am rockaoke - Your chance to sing with a live rock band - Sparrows Bar (£4 students, £6 guests)

11 Am - 3 pm medway freshers fayre 1 - By GK Unions (free entry)5 pm - late gre.events society meet & greet - Meet in Bar Latitude at 5pm, followed by first social night out of the year. 6 pm men's football club meet & greet - Meet outside the Dome, Avery Hill (Southwood Site)6 pm - 8 pm cheerleading club meet & greet - Meet at the Dance Studio, Sparrows, Avery Hill (Southwood Site)6 pm - 11 pm Acoustic! - Some great live acts - Bar Latitude (free entry)8 pm - 2 Am flirt frenzy - beach party - Sparrows Bar (£5 students £7 guests)

bar latitude and sparrows bar will be open weekdays from 10am and noon respectively and will be serving food from a fabulous menu prepared by our in-house chefs as well as tea and coffee. our bars also offer comfortable alcohol-free social spaces with games. For info about bar latitude and sparrows (inc. opening hours/maps) visit www.suug.co.uk/barsents

12 pm - 2 pm sustainability hub: campaigns & project fund workshop - Activities Room, Cooper Building (free)12 pm - 2 pm edible garden - At the Community Garden behind the David Fussey Sports Hall, Avery Hill (Southwood Site) (free)12:30 pm - 6 pm london Zoo - Meet at Bar Latitude at 12:30pm, includes transport, book tickets online (£15)1 pm - 3 pm scavenger hunt - Around Greenwich - Meet at Bar Latitude at 1pm (free)3 pm - 6 pm hockey club meet & greet - Sparrows Bar6 pm - 8 pm performing Arts society meet & greet - Bar Latitude7 pm - 11 pm cocktail night - Bar Latitude (free entry) 8 pm - 1 Am team greenwich goes nautical - Sparrows Bar (£2 students, £3 guests)

10 Am - 4 pm freshers fair - Undercroft and Queen Anne Courtyard - Greenwich (free entry)4.30 pm - 7:30 pm societies open house - Bar Latitude (free entry)6 pm - 8 pm lgbt+ society meet & greet - Bar Latitude7 pm - 9 pm Anime & games society meet & greet - Bar Latitude 7 pm - 11 pm winners - Bar Latitude - Games Night featuring Rock n’ Roll Bingo, Pool and Computer Games (free entry)8 pm - 12 Am bashment night - Sparrows Bar - (£2 students, £3 guests)

10 Am - 5 pm su welcome in halls of residence - Students’ Union representatives will be at your halls to welcome you to university - look out for the Freshers Helpers for info and advice about Greenwich! (Greenwich & Avery Hill campuses)1 pm - 5 pm preloved - Your opportunity to buy second hand items at cheap prices (The Dome) 12 pm - 12 Am welcome bbq - Sparrows Bar (free entry)5 pm - 11 pm freshers bbq - Bar Latitude - Last entry 10:50pm (free entry)

1 pm - 3 pm icebreaker Afternoon at bar latitude and sparrows bar - The perfect opportunity to come and meet some new friends. (free entry)3 pm - 7 pm ikea trip - Meet at Bar Latitude at 3pm - book your place online (free transport)4 pm - 6 pm women's football meet & greet - Sparrows Bar7 pm - 11 pm comedy showcase at bar latitude - A great comedy line up to keep you laughing for days! (£1.50 students, £3 guests - guests must be over 21)8 pm - 2Am neev (kiss fm) live - Sparrows Bar - (£5 students, £7 guests)

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For the most up to date schedule, visit www.suug.co.uk/freshers2014 looking for events and activities at medway campus? Visit the gK unions website for more info (www.gkunions.co.uk)

events timetAble

11 Am student parents meetup @ kids club - Greenwich Picturehouse1 pm - 2 Am sparrowsfest - Live bands ‘til 8pm - Live performance from DUKE after 8pm - Sparrows Bar (£7 all day & night ticket) (Bus to Sparrowsfest from Greenwich. See website for times)1 pm - 5:30 pm Julius caesar - At Shakespeare’s Globe - meet at Bar Latitude at 1pm. Includes transport, book tickets online. (£5)

11:30 Am - 6 pm harry potter studio tour - 1pm tour, meet at Bar Latitude at 11:30am. Includes transport, book tickets online. (£25)12 pm - 12 Am games day - Including pool, live sport and bingo - Sparrows Bar (free entry)1 pm - 6 pm london bus tour - Meet at Avery Hill Gatehouse, bring your Oyster card for public transport, book tickets online (£15)

2 pm - 4 pm history society meet & greet - Bar Latitude4 pm - 6 pm women's football meet & greet - Sparrows Bar5 pm - 7 pm try it - sampling event - Come and try some food off our menu for free and give us your feedback - Bar Latitude (free entry)5:30 pm - 7:30 pm netball club meet & greet - David Fussey Sports Hall, Avery Hill (Southwood Site) 7 pm - 11 pm movie night - In conjunction with Sustainability Hub - Bar Latitude (free entry)7:30 pm - 9 pm basketball give it A go session - David Fussey Sports Hall, Avery Hill (Southwood Site) (free)8 pm - 2 Am freshers prince - Featuring Shortee Blitz (Kiss FM) - Sparrows (£5 students, £7 guests)

3 pm - 5 pm history society pub quiz - Bar Latitude (£1 per team)6:15pm - 8 pm cheerleading club give it A go session - Dance Studio, Sparrows,Avery Hill (Southwood Site) (free)7 pm - 9 pm badminton club meet & greet - David Fussey Sports Hall, Avery Hill (Southwood Site)7 pm - 9 pm rock & indie music society meet & greet - Bar Latitude5 pm - 8 pm sustainability hub wine & cheese evening - Bar Latitude (£1 students, £2 guests)7pm - 1 Am tony lee - x rated hypnotist - Sparrows Bar (£3 students, £5 guests)

11 Am - 3 pm medway freshers fayre 2 - by GK Unions (free entry)12 pm - 2 pm edible garden - At the Community Garden behind the David Fussey Sports Hall, Avery Hill (Southwood Site) (free)1 pm - 3 pm craft Afternoon - Bar Latitude (free entry)1 pm - 5 pm climbing & mountaineering society give it A go session - The Reach Climbing Centre - Meet at 1pm at Avery Hill Gatehouse or outside Queen Anne café, Greenwich. Bring your Oyster card for public transport. (£5)3 pm - 7 pm hockey club meet & greet - Bar Latitude4 pm - 6 pm womens hub meet & greet - Bar Latitude6 pm - 10 pm science museum lates - Bring your Oyster card for public transport. Meet at Bar Latitude6 pm - 8 pm latitude lookout meet & greet - Activities Room, Cooper Building6:30 pm - 8 pm photography society meet & greet - Bar Latitude7 pm - 11 pm quiz and cocktails - Bar Latitude (free entry)8 pm - 1 Am team greenwich goes neon - Sparrows Bar (£2 students, £3 guests)

12-2 pm sustainability hub campaigns & projects fund workshop - The Dome (free entry)3 pm - 5 pm Judo club give it a go session - Dance Studio, Sparrows, Avery Hill (Southwood Site) (free)6 pm - 8 pm creative film society meet & greet - Bar Latitude 7 pm - 9 pm Anime & games society give it A go session - Bar Latitude6 pm - 8 pm latitude radio meet & greet - Bar Latitude7 pm - 11 pm winners - Games night featuring cocktails from £1 - Bar Latitude (free entry)7 pm - 11 pm roller disco at vauxhall roller disco - Meet at Bar Latitude. Pay on door with NUS card (includes skate hire) (£6)8 pm - 12 Am games night - Sparrows Bar (free entry)

there are also loads of other activities and events to look out for during Freshers Fortnight - even more of our student groups will be holding free meet and greets and taster sessions, and we'll be on campus with information, help and advice for getting settled at university!

12 pm - 2 pm sustainability hub campaigns & projects fund workshop - Medway6 pm - 10 pm natural history museum lates - Bring your Oyster card for public transport. Meet at Bar Latitude (free entry)6 pm - 9 pm vip: ball pre-party - Bar Latitude (free entry)8 pm - 2 Am paupers ball - Sparrows Bar (£3 students, £5 guests)10 pm - 3 Am freshers ball - Studio 338 (from £18)

11 Am - 8 pm hangover breakfasts & live sports - Sparrows Bar (free entry)1:30 pm - 3 pm meantime brewery tour - Meet at the Meantime Brewery (SE10 0AR) - 188 bus from Greenwich, or 286 bus from Avery Hill. Book tickets online (£15)2 pm - late freshers film fest - Hosted by SJA Links Society - Mission Fields, Avery Hill (free entry)

12 pm - 5 pm Just play sports festival - Sports pitches & David Fussey Sports Hall, Avery Hill (Southwood Site) (free entry)

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