University Mental Health Day
2019-03-07 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lancaster University, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom
Join us in our Welcome Zone as we mark University Mental Health Day 2019!
We’ve got a host of FREE activities in store to help you unwind, have a chat, and pick up tips & advice for improving your mental health and coping with stressful periods.
Highlights include:
– Free pizza and cupcakes (while stocks last)
– Free tea and coffee
– Dump your worries in our Stress Bin!
– Bingo (2pm)
– Pre-exam tips
– Advice drop-in
– Board games
– Colouring
– Outdoor games (weather permitting)
– …and much more!

Self-Series Part 2
2019-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Graduate College Social Hub, Graduate College Social Hub, Lancaster, LA2 0PF, United Kingdom
The second edition of the Self-Series is just around the corner. Come and join us for some tips and tricks on Self-Reflection and learn how this can be beneficial for your well-being.
We’ll have paints and fun activities for a night of de-stressing and relaxation. Tea, coffee and sweet treats will be provided.
The Self-series is a four-part seminar promoting personal growth and well-being. We’ll be sharing tips and tricks to ensure you are looking after yourself.

Day trip to Bakewell & Chatsworth House
2019-03-23 06:00 - 21:30
All Graduate College day trips are open to all Lancaster University students, staff, and their guests.
Bakewell is known for its rural beauty, range of country shops and crafts, but most of all for the world famous Bakewell tart (pudding). Trip includes entry to Chatsworth House and gardens.
See itinerary for full details of the day.

06:40-06:45

Pick up from White Cross (bus stop, opposite the Infirmary on South Road) at 6.45am.

06:50-07:00

Pick up from Pendle Avenue (on campus) at 7am.

07:00-09:15

Travel to Bakewell (Peak District) – journey time approximately 2 hours 10 minutes

18:00-20:15

Return to Lancaster

PG Forum
2019-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Grad Bar, Grad Bar Herdwick, Lancaster, LA2 0PF, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Forums or PG Forums are open meetings for all Postgraduate students at Lancaster University. The PG Board organizes them at least once a term, and are used to gain input from all students.
This PG Forum will include PG Board By-Law revisions and GradFest.

PGR Open Coffee Meet Up
2019-03-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Engineering Building, C Floor Lunch Area, Department of Engineering, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom
Calling all PGR students!
Come along and have a chat with your fellow research students over coffee. You deserve the break!
Organised by the PG Board for PGR students from all faculties.

Day Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon
2019-04-27 06:00 - 21:00
Visiting the town of Stratford for Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations.
See the information sheet for full details.

06:40-06:45

Pick up from White Cross (bus stop, opposite the Infirmary on South Road) at 6.45am.

06:50-07:00

Pick up from Pendle Avenue (on campus) at 7am.

07:00-10:00

Travel to Stratford – travel time approximately 3 hours.

18:00-21:00

Return to Lancaster

Wellbeing Wednesday
2019-05-01 13:00 - 20:00, 2019-05-08 13:00 - 20:00, 2019-05-15 13:00 - 20:00, 2019-05-22 13:00 - 20:00, 2019-05-29 13:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster University Students’ Union, Bowland College, Lancaster, LA1 4YT, United Kingdom
Wellbeing Wednesday is a campaign where different activities are planned each week that help promote positive wellbeing and self care.
Each week we will update you on the events taking place and provide a tip on wellbeing.
We are already collaborating with a few societies, but if this is a campaign your society or sports club would like to get involved with please email su.president@lancaster.ac.uk

Board Games Evening
2019-05-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Graduate College Social Hub, Graduate College Social Hub, Lancaster, LA2 0PF, United Kingdom
Join us for Board Games and light refreshments in the Social Hub

Roses 2019
2019-05-03 09:00 - 2019-05-05 17:00 | University of York, University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
Lancaster’s athletes travel to York in May to defend their title following their dominant home performance at Roses 2018.

Day trip to Llandudno & Plas Newydd
2019-05-04 06:00 - 21:00
Graduate College Day Trip to Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza 2019, and Plas Newydd, Anglesey (ticket price includes entry to Plas Newydd).
See the information sheet for full details and map for the day.
Tickets: https://online-payments.lancaster-university.co.uk/product-catalogue/colleges/graduate-trips-events-2019/graduate-college-day-trip-to-llandudno-and-plas-newyd-2019

Schedule

06:40-06:45

Pick up from White Cross (bus stop, opposite the Infirmary on South Road) at 6.45am.

06:50-07:00

Pick up from Pendle Avenue (on campus) at 7am.

07:00-09:20

Travel to Llandudno (travel time approximately 2 hours 20 minutes)

13:00-13:35

Travel to Plas Newydd (travel time approximately 35 minutes) – exact time to be confirmed

18:00-20:30

Return to Lancaster (travel time approximately 2 hours 30 minutes)

Postgraduate Research Conference 2019
2019-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster, LA1 4YX, United Kingdom
The Annual Interdisciplinary Conference returns on 18th May in the Management School Hub area. https://goo.gl/maps/GSnjgggQDjm
The day will include guest speakers, long presentations from PG students, a selection of workshops, a 3 Minute Thesis competition, and a poster competition.
There will be prizes for the winners of the 3MT, Long presentations, and posters; and the winner of the 3MT competition will be entered into the National semi-finals to represent Lancaster University.
Register: https://lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_24vhiTxS0iiHJeB?fbclid=IwAR1luy7V_hXydz2XREcP1Kg4P4TunBkHnx7RVBXI_TWgRIC-x81uPZRkfBI

GradTalks
2019-05-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Lancaster university Management School LT4, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster, LA1 4YX, United Kingdom
Learn something new!
The PGBoard invites you to the inaugural GradTalks, an opportunity for postgraduates to give a short, 10 minute talk to other students on a subject they’re passionate about.
The topics don’t have to be academic in nature – they can be anything! We will be announcing the speakers and their topics closer to the event.
GradTalks is FREE and open to all at Lancaster University.
Got a question? Message the Graduate College page or email PGBoard@lancaster.ac.uk

Welcome Party!
2019-09-29 18:00 - 20:00
To welcome all the new students in the college, the College and PG Board organise a Welcome Party with drinks and food!

Free Breakfast
2019-09-30 07:30 - 21:00 | Graduate College Social Hub, Graduate College Social Hub, Lancaster, LA2 0PF, United Kingdom
You’ve just settled in and forgot to buy breakfast… No worries, we’ve got you covered!
Come down to the Social Hub for a free breakfast and join us for the (mandatory) Fire and Safety Training afterwards.

Fire and Safety Training
2019-09-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Great Hall
Essential advice on fire safety at Lancaster University, followed by an entertaining, frank and enlightening talk about consent, designed and delivered by students for students.
Fire Safety Matters
This talk focuses on student residences and will cover areas such as our emergency evacuation procedures, what to do if a fire breaks out and the range of early warning systems and protective measures in our buildings. We will also be giving you some top tips for preventing fires and false alarms, ensuring you have all the information you need to stay safe during your time at Lancaster.
Bystander Training
Sex. It’s great if it’s between consenting adults, but a potential source of trauma if it’s not. Lancaster University and the students’ union are dedicated to working towards a culture where no one should be the object of unwanted sexual advances. That’s why we’ll be running bystander training talks during Welcome Week to help everyone understand more about consent and the associated issues.

Town Welcome
2019-09-30 17:00 - 19:00 | The Storey, Meeting House Ln, Lancaster, LA1 1TH
You’ve just settled in in town (or at the college), want to meet your fellow students and explore Lancaster? This event is perfect for you!
We’ve sorted out some drinks and biscuits, and will show you the best places in Lancaster to eat, shop, drink…

Postgraduate Taught Registration
2019-10-01 09:00 - 17:00 | LICA
Postgraduate Taught Registration takes place today or tomorrow, depending on your scheme of study. Research students register tomorrow.
Subjects registering today are listed below, and take place in the LICA Building.
Please bring proof of funding and identification. The Welcome Site contains details of the different types of paperwork you may use.

Accounting and Finance 1 (Surnames A to L), 11am-12pm
Accounting and Finance 2 (Surnames M to Z), 2-3pm
Economics, 12-1pm
Entrepreneurship and Strategy, 10-11am
Management (one-year MSc), 10-11am
Management Science, 4-5pm
Marketing, 3-4pm
MBA (full-time), 1-2pm
Organisation, Work and Technology, 9-10am

Postgraduate Taught and Research Registration
2019-10-02 09:00 - 17:00 | LICA
Registration sessions for postgraduate research students and those on the taught courses below take place today in the LICA Building.
Please bring proof of funding and identification. The Welcome Site contains details of the different types of paperwork you may use.
Postgraduate Research registration sessions (PhD, EngD, MD, D.Mgt and MPhil)Postgraduate Research students 1 (Surnames A to L): 9-10am
Postgraduate Research students 2 (Surnames M to Z): 10-11am
Postgraduate Taught registration sessions
Biomedical and Life Sciences: 3.50-5pm
Chemistry: 3.50-5pm
Computing and Communications Systems: 2.40-3.50pm
Engineering: 3.50-5pm
English and Creative Writing: 11am-12pm
Health Research: 3.50-5pm
History: 12-1pm
Lancaster Environment Centre: 2.40-3.50pm
Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts: 12-1pm
Lancaster Medical School: 3.50-5pm
Languages and Cultures: 12-1pm
Law: 2-2.40pm
Linguistics and English Language: 2-2.40pm
Mathematics and Statistics: 3.50-5pm
Politics, Philosophy and Religion: 1-2pm
Psychology: 3.50-5pm
Sociology: 11am-12pm

Orientation to UK Study
2019-10-02 09:30 - 11:00 | Cavendish Lecture Theatre
This event is for students who are new to UK study, both undergraduate and postgraduate taught, as well as students who are returning to study after a period outside full-time education. An alternative time slot is available on Thursday 3rd October.
This session focuses on some of the typical challenges experienced by students who come from educational cultures outside the UK or who have been out of education for a while. We will focus on:

Independent and active learning
Developing a critical approach
Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
Understanding grading and assessment
Where to find support

PhD Induction
2019-10-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Faraday LT
Central Services Induction session for all new PhD Students, and any continuing PhD students who would like a refresher, or could not attend the induction when they arrived.
The central induction will be followed by Faculty Inductions for students from FASS and LUMS until 15:00
FST and FHM will be holding their on induction sessions on other dates (check your Lancaster email for details)

Sport Centre Induction Sessions
2019-10-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Faraday LT
Find out about what’s available at your on-campus Sports Centre and how you can enjoy all the facilities on offer.
Sessions begin at:

3.30 pm
4 pm
4.30 pm

No booking required.

Lancaster Castle Tour
2019-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster Castle, 2 Castle Park, Lancaster, LA1 1YQ, United Kingdom
Join us for a guided tour around Lancaster Castle, the North West’s most significant monument.
If you fancy a quieter night there will be a guided tour around the North-West’s most significant historic monument, Lancaster Castle. With origins dating all the way back to the Romans, this fascinating building founded in 1093 has been a centre for local justice for over 800 years. Knowledgeable and friendly tour guides will take you through the courtyard and into the building where you will be surrounded by one of the country’s oldest and most iconic courtrooms: The Shire Hall. Hear tales of witchcraft, religious persecution, crime & punishment, and dare to be locked inside one of our dark prison cells. The tour finishes in C-Wing where you can view cells used up until 2011 before being ‘released’.
Reservation required: https://online-payments.lancaster-university.co.uk/product-catalogue/colleges/9-colleges-events-2018/9-college-fresher-trip-lancaster-castle-tour-2019
