School of Science & Technology

Last updated: 22nd September 2026 2:53pm

Welcome to the School of Science & Technology!

City St George's induction week, also known as Welcome Week is intended to formally welcome you to the institution and ensure you are fully prepared for the start of your course.

Friday, 18th September

  1. 10:00am – 2:00pm

    Autism Transition Event

    Activity Details

    An opportunity for new autistic students to learn about life at City St George’s and to meet the Disability & Neurodiversity team. The event will include a quiet tour of the Northampton Square campus including the library, lunch and refreshments, and plenty of time to socialise and connect with fellow incoming students.

    Contact Wellbeing@City.ac.uk or complete our e-Referral - https://support.city.ac.uk/eReferral/

    Details will be shared with students after they have registered

    Optional session

Monday, 28th September

  1. From 12:00am

    GetActive Taster Sessions

    Activity Details

    Representational sports team trials will take place between 28th September - 11th October. Visit the team stalls at Welcome Fair to book onto your chosen team trial or visit Club Sport to book your place.

    Please note - Booking onto a trial is essential. No walk ins will be able to trial for teams.

    Find our more here from What's On.

    Location

    CitySport Sports Hall

    Optional session

  2. 9:00am – 5:00pm

    Freshers Fair (Clerkenwell)

    Activity Details

    Start your university journey with one of the biggest events in the Welcome Week calendar. Freshers’ Fair is your chance to explore everything City St George’s Students’ Union has to offer – all in one place.

    Meet the people behind our societies, sports clubs, and student-led brands. Discover how to get involved, make friends, and shape your student experience. Whether you’re looking to join a society, start your own, or just see what’s out there – this is the place to do it.

    You’ll also find:

    πŸ€ Sports clubs sharing info on trials and how to get involved
    πŸ’¬ Information on students' union services
    πŸŽ‰ A full line-up of events to help you settle in and connect
    πŸ›οΈ Freebies, giveaways, and local student-friendly businesses

    Entry is free – just book your ticket and choose a time slot.
    Arrive at your chosen time and get ready to explore, connect, and make the most of your time at the Tooting Campus.

    We’re here to support you, guide you, and help make every day of your university experience better. See you there!

    Location

    Northampton Square

    Optional session

  3. 9:00am – 5:00pm

    Sports Team Trials

    Activity Details

    Join us between 28th September - 11th October for our GetActive Taster sessions. This is your opportunity to try out all of our GetActive sessions for FREE! Come on your own, or bring a friend from your course and trial the many sports we have on offer this year!

    Please note - Booking is essential. We anticipate these sessions to get fully booked, so these will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

    All equipment is provided - Just wear comfortable clothing, non marking trainers and remember to bring water if needed

    Visit Sports | GetActive to find out all of the activities on offer and to book your place!

    Contact sports@citystgeorges.ac.uk for more information

    For more information What's On.

    Location

    CitySport Sports Hall

    Optional session

  4. 3:00pm – 3:50pm

    Welcome from Head of Department

    Activity Details

    Meet your Head of Department, Professor Golnaz Badkobeh, who will welcome you to City St George's and provide you with key information about your course and what to expect as a student of City St George's

    Only attend if surname is A-L

    Location

    B200, University Building (Clerkenwell)

    Mandatory session

  5. 4:00pm – 4:50pm

    Welcome from Head of Department

    Activity Details

    Meet your Head of Department, Professor Golnaz Badkobeh, who will welcome you to City St George's and provide you with key information about your course and what to expect as a student of City St George's

    Only attend if surname is M-Z

    Location

    B200, University Building

    Mandatory session

  6. 9:00pm – 11:00pm

    Club Night

    Activity Details

    The first Freshers' Week club night is here!
    Grab your mates, hit the dancefloor, and kick off the year in style at the Dragon Bar, 9–11pm.

    Location

    Dragon Bar

    Optional session

Tuesday, 29th September

  1. 10:00am – 4:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity Details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 10am – 4pm from Tuesday to Friday.

    Location

    Level 1 Walkway, University Building

    Optional session

  2. 10:00am – 4:00pm

    Make Your Mark - Arts and Crafts Session (Clerkenwell)

    Activity Details

    This arts and crafts session, hosted by the communities team, will encourage students to tap into their creative sides as they have the opportunity to create a small trinket to decorate their homes during their time at City St. George's.
    The environment of the session will be relaxed and low intensity, allowing students to chat with one another, make friends and build community.

    Craft activities include:

    • Tote bag painting
    • Lego kit building (small flowers and animals)
    • Sunglasses decorating
    • Friendship bracelet making
    • Tile painting

    Location

    E102 + E120, Drysdale Building

    Optional session

  3. 11:00am – 12:50pm

    Welcome talk from Deputy Head of Department and other university services

    Activity Details

    An opportunity to meet your Deputy Head of Department, Dr Edward Anstead, who will provide further information on your programme. In addition, there will be a whole range of guest speakers to let you know about the various  support services we offer, as well as extra curricular services to help you make the most of your time at City St George's.

    Location

    Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre (OTLT), Tait Building

    Mandatory session

  4. 11:00am – 4:00pm

    Course Buddies Fun Fair

    Activity Details

    Play games and win prizes at the Course Buddies Fun Fair - open to all students. New students can learn how the Course Buddies scheme can help them in their first year and meet new students. Returning students are also able to sign up to become mentors.

    Location

    Pavilion, University Building

    Optional session

  5. 8:00pm – 11:00pm

    Quiz Night

    Activity Details

    Think you know it all? Put your knowledge to the test at our Freshers' Week Quiz Night! Grab your mates, form a team, and join us at the Dragon Bar from 8pm for a night of trivia, laughs, and friendly competition.

    Location

    Dragon Bar, Hunter Wing

    Optional session

Wednesday, 30th September

  1. 9:00am – 10:00pm

    CitySport Open Day

    Activity Details

    CitySport are excited to welcome new and returning students to experience an action-packed day. Entry will be free, activities taking place on the day will include badminton, pickleball and basketball in the sportshall. A chance to experience our newly refurbished state of the art gym including brand new Hyrox functional area. Tours will be happening throughout the day every 30 minutes. There will be lots of freebies to pick up on the day.

    Sign Up

    Location

    CitySport

    Optional session

  2. 10:00am – 4:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity Details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 10am – 4pm from Tuesday to Friday.

    Location

    Level 1 Walkway, University Building

    Optional session

  3. 11:00am – 3:00pm

    Sport in the Square

    Activity Details

    Meet the sports team and find out about the opportunities to get involved in Sport here at City St George's - Find out all team trials dates, how to book onto our GetActive taster sessions and how to register to represent the university in your chosen discipline.

    Location

    Northamton Square

    Clerkenwell campus, City St George's, University of London , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

  4. 1:00pm – 3:00pm

    Pot painting and bulb planting

    Activity Details

    City Volunteering are putting on a welcome event for students to paint plant pots and plant bulbs for members of the local community. This will be a relaxing, informal chance to get to know the Volunteering teams, as well as meet other students at City whilst giving back to a great cause!

    Find the event here.

    Location

    Drysdale Gardens, University Building

    Optional session

  5. 7:00pm – 11:00pm

    Sports Circle

    Activity Details

    Join us for the first Sports Circle of the year at The Dragon Bar! Whether you're repping a club, looking to make new mates, or just fancy a great night out, this is the place to be.

    Location

    Dragon Bar, Hunter Wing

    Optional session

Thursday, 1st October

  1. 10:00am – 4:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity Details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 10am – 4pm from Tuesday to Friday.

    Location

    Level 1 Walkway, University Building

    Optional session

  2. 10:00am – 4:00pm

    Make Your Mark - Arts and Crafts Session (Moorgate)

    Activity Details

    This arts and crafts session, hosted by the communities team, will encourage students to tap into their creative sides as they have the opportunity to create a small trinket to decorate their homes during their time at City St. George's.
    The environment of the session will be relaxed and low intensity, allowing students to chat with one another, make friends and build community.

    Craft activities include:

    • Tote bag painting
    • Lego kit building (small flowers and animals)
    • Sunglasses decorating
    • Friendship bracelet making
    • Tile painting

    Location

    Lower Level Open Space, Bunhill Row

    Optional session

  3. 11:00am – 2:00pm

    Big Hello

    Activity Details

    Big Hello from Student Support Services. Join teams from City, the Students' Union and external providers to find out how they can support your learning, health, wellbeing, career and more. This is an opportunity for students to come and meet the teams, play some games, get some freebies and make friends! A quiet hour will run from 11am-12pm. Please drop by anytime from 11am to 2pm.

    Location

    Great Hall, College Building

    Optional session

  4. 12:00pm – 2:00pm

    Black Futures' Month Film Screening (Clerkenwell)

    Activity Details

    As the beginning of Black Futures Month happens to fall on the Thursday of Welcome Week, we've decided to make the most of it and mark the beginning of the month with a screening of a short film.
    Snacks will be served with an opportunity for students to mingle before and after the screening.

    Location

    Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre, Tait Building

    Optional session

  5. 5:00pm – 6:30pm

    School of Science and Technology Meet and Greet

    Activity details

    This event is intended to welcome new students and help them become familiar with the school while building early connections with their peers. It will include a mix of activities such as games, sports, video games, and crafts to encourage interaction and engagement. A welcome speech will be delivered by the School Dean to introduce key information about the school. Food and refreshments may also be available, subject to final arrangements.

    Location

    Great Hall, College Building

    Optional session

  6. 7:00pm – 11:00pm

    Mums & Dads

    Activity Details

    An evening for freshers to meet their families that they have been paired with. The event will start in AHR and then move to the Dragon Bar and other spaces depending on preference.

    Location

    Dragon Bar, Hunter Wing

    Optional session

Friday, 2nd October

  1. 10:00am – 4:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity Details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 10am – 4pm from Tuesday to Friday.

    Location

    Level 1 Walkway, University Building

    Optional session

  2. 12:00pm – 2:00pm

    LGBT+ Lunch Social (Clerkenwell)

    Activity Details

    To ensure that our LGBT+ students feel like they have a space that is personally theirs, we'll be hosting a lunch for queer students and allies.

    Here, queer students and allies will be able to mingle safely, build a community and network and have fun participating in the friendship bracelet making activity.

    Location

    Northampton Suite, University Building

    Optional session

Monday, 5th October

  1. 11:00am – 3:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity Details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 11am -3pm

    5/10/2026 - 9/10/2026

    Location

    Northampton Square, University Building

    Level 1 Walkway, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

Tuesday, 6th October

  1. 11:00am – 3:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity Details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 11am -3pm

    5/10/2026 - 9/10/2026

    Location

    Northampton Square, University Building

    Level 1 Walkway, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

  2. 5:00pm – 7:00pm

    Commuters' Boardgames Meet-a-Mate Night

    Activity Details

    An evening of fun board games and light refreshments, this event will be a great opportunity for students who commute from home to study at City St. George's to get to know one another and build an invaluable network.

    Location

    Union Cafe, Tait Building

    Optional session

Wednesday, 7th October

  1. 11:00am – 3:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity Details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 11am -3pm

    5/10/2026 - 9/10/2026

    Location

    Northampton Square, University Building

    Level 1 Walkway, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

  2. 12:00pm – 4:00pm

    Sports UV Night

    Activity Details

    Come and join us for a night of UV sporting activities, featuring activities on our GetActive progranme.
    Come and meet the teams and find our about the opportunities to get involved in social  and representational sport at the Tooting campus.

    All activities are free, however, booking is essential. We anticipate full capacity, so places will be offered on a first come, first served basis - Book your FREE place at What's On

    Location

    Rob Lowe Sports Hall

    Optional session

  3. 1:00pm – 2:00pm

    Step Right Up!: Welcome Carnival (Clerkenwell)

    Activity Details

    Please join us at this video event that will tell you about the cognitive behavioural therapy clinic here at the University. The CBT clinic is open to any student who wants to explore support around stress, low mood, anxiety, confidence, problem solving, sleep issues, panic attacks, or a range of other difficulties. Support provided is free, flexible (offered remotely or f2f), and available immediately. This session will also provide a short taster of CBT so you know what to expect if you choose to access the service.

    Join Team’s Meeting

    Location

    Great Hall, College Building

    Optional session

Thursday, 8th October

  1. 11:00am – 3:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity Details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 11am -3pm

    5/10/2026 - 9/10/2026

    Location

    Northampton Square, University Building

    Level 1 Walkway, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

  2. 12:00pm – 4:00pm

    Low-intensity CBT Clinic: Information Event and CBT Taster

    Activity Details

    Please join us at this video event that will tell you about the cognitive behavioural therapy clinic here at the University. The CBT clinic is open to any student who wants to explore support around stress, low mood, anxiety, confidence, problem solving, sleep issues, panic attacks, or a range of other difficulties. Support provided is free, flexible (offered remotely or f2f), and available immediately. This session will also provide a short taster of CBT so you know what to expect if you choose to access the service.

    Location

    Online via  https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/335549508387884?p=5mmKhK04Qk9fD6PIdy

    Optional session

Friday, 9th October

  1. 11:00am – 3:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity Details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 11am -3pm

    5/10/2026 - 9/10/2026

    Location

    Northampton Square, University Building

    Level 1 Walkway, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

Tuesday, 20th October

  1. 1:00pm – 4:00pm

    Volunteering Fair (Tuesday)

    Activity Details

    The Volunteering Fair is a great opportunity to meet charities and organisations and find out more about the volunteering roles they have available.

    Find out more about volunteering roles

    Location

    Pavilion, University Building

    Optional session

Thursday, 22nd October

  1. 12:00pm – 3:00pm

    Volunteering Fair (Thursday)

    Activity Details

    The Volunteering Fair is a great opportunity to meet charities and organisations and find out more about the volunteering roles they have available.

    Find out more about volunteering roles

    Location

    Pavilion, University Building

    Optional session