University updates for new postgraduates

We’ll share information from the University here. Keep an eye out for updates and new events!

• Events in Your Home Town

Around the world in August and September, University Alumni Groups host Freshers’ Events for new undergraduate and postgraduate students starting a course at Cambridge this autumn. These optional events are a great opportunity to speak to current and former students about their experiences of Cambridge and meet other new starters. Events are in-person or online

See:  Cambridge University Freshers’ Events | Alumni

• First Year Induction Programme 2024, Black Advisory Hub

All new Black undergraduate, foundation year and postgraduate students are warmly welcome to register for an online induction session coordinated by a student team from Cambridge’s Black Advisory Hub. This pre-term online induction event is an opportunity for new students to learn how to confidently navigate relevant student services, ask questions of current Black students about their experiences, as well as meet other Black students from a range of colleges, courses and societies. It will be followed by a programme of in-person activities during term time.  The first online event is scheduled for Thursday 19 September, 1-5pm.    If you are commencing your studies in 2024-25, are a self-identifying Black student and would like to attend the initial online event, please find the registration link here.  For more information, please look for updates on the Black Advisory Hub website, or email contact@blackadvisory.hub.cam.ac.uk

• The Student Union Freshers Fair – Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th of October 2024 10 am – 4 pm on Parker’s Piece

Whether you’re a new student coming to Cambridge for the first time, or a returning student deep into your studies, hundreds of societies, commercial and University stalls (and lots of freebies!) will be present for you to explore. The fair is completely free to attend, just simply turn up!

There will be access hours at the Fair from 15:00 – 16:00 on day 1 and 10:00 – 11:00 on day 2. These hours will have no amplified music and venue capacity will be lowered.

There is wheelchair access. There is basic seating, an accessible toilet, a gender-neutral toilet, a designated quiet space, general car parking and blue badge parking available at the Queen Anne Carpark (located next to Parker’s Piece). There isn’t a hearing loop or a BSL interpreter.

You can contact us about access on activities@cambridgesu.co.uk

For information on the Freshers Fair, and more, see:  What’s On (cambridgesu.co.uk) and  Freshers (cambridgesu.co.uk)