DiscoverGRE - Welcome new students Online
Get a head-start to your university life. Join us for an interactive experience that will showcase the facilities and services available to you as a student at Greenwich. Find out about the university communities that will help you thrive and be happy.
Make new friends before you start your studies. Book your place at our free pre-arrival event taking place everyday on 1-4 September from 10am UK time.
September 1
Day 1: Discover Your Campus
Find out about the physical and virtual spaces you will occupy at university.
Discover which campus your classes will take place, how to get there, where to find the library and all of the other information you need to help you navigate the physical and virtual university spaces.
| Time | Session Title | Description | Who should atttend |
|---|---|---|---|
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10:00 – 10:50 |
Discover Your Campus |
Learn about your campus, and how to find your way around the university spaces. |
All new students, international, Direct Entry, Other pre-entry quals, BTEC |
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11:00 – 11:50 |
Maths for GCSE, Healthcare and Education |
An optional maths refresher for Health and Education students. |
Education and Health students, Students retaking a GCSE maths exam |
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12:00 – 12:50 |
Studying in the UK
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Find out about the culture of higher education in the UK and Academic Integrity |
International students New students into HE Mature learners |
September 2
Day 2: Discover Student Life
A day in the life of a student.
You will experience a taster lecture to discover what it's like to learn at university level, including what you need to do to prepare, what you might be learning, how you will be learning, and what you will be doing once the lecture is over. You'll also have a chance to meet your fellow new students in an afternoon social space.
| Time | Session Title | Description | Who should atttend |
|---|---|---|---|
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10:00 – 10:50 |
Discover |
Find out how lectures work remotely and in person, how to prepare and what to do following your lecture. |
All new students, International, Direct Entry, Other pre-entry quals, BTEC |
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11:00 – 11:50 |
Maths for Science and Engineering Students |
An optional maths refresher for Science and Engineering students. |
Education and Healthcare students, Students retaking a GCSE maths exam |
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12:00 – 12:50 |
Studying in the UK – What to expect? Services and support throughout your studies
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Academic life and culture in the UK may differ to your home country. Get tips and guidance on
(introduce School librarian)
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International students New students into HE Mature learners |
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13:00 – 13:50 |
Social |
An online get together where you can introduce yourself to each other. Meet future classmates and make connections.
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All new students |
September 3
Day 3: Discover Your Study Resources
Make the most of your academic experience.
Discover support and academic staff so you know where to find support when you need it
| Time | Session Title | Description | Who should atttend |
|---|---|---|---|
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10:00 – 10:50 |
Discover Your |
Discover support and academic staff so you know where to find support when you need it. |
All new students, international, Direct Entry, Other pre-entry quals, BTEC |
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11:00 – 11:50 |
Maths |
An optional maths refresher for Business students.
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Business Students |
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12:00 – 12:50 |
Organising your studies
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Organise your time and processes to get the best results
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International students New students into HE Mature learners |
September 4
Day 4: Discover Your Community
Tapping into your friendship, learning and support networks.
Discover the people you will be meet and interact with at university and find out about what's happening in your communities and join us in the afternoon for a fun social where you'll have the chance to join with your fellow new students and take part in a pop quiz.
| Time | Session Title | Description | Who should atttend |
|---|---|---|---|
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10:00 – 10:50 |
Discover Your Community |
Meet Greenwich Students Union and find out about clubs and societies and everything else your Student’s Union offers. |
All new students, international, Direct Entry, Other pre-entry quals, BTEC |
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11:00 – 11:50 |
Maths |
Optional Maths refresher for Computing Students |
Computing and Maths students |
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12:00 – 12:50 |
Introduction to
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Join us for an overview of Uni tech you will use during your time at Greenwich
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International students New students into HE Mature learners |
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13:00 – 13:50 |
Pop Quiz Social |
Compete against your fellow students for the glory of victory in a quiz covering music, film and more! |
All new students |
To book your space and receive a Teams meeting link that will work for all four days, please use the Begin registration button
Related LibGuide: DiscoverGRE - Your unique adventure starts here! by Thomas Perry
- Dates & Times:
- 10:00am - 12:50pm, Monday, September 1, 2025
10:00am - 1:50pm, Tuesday, September 2, 2025
10:00am - 12:50pm, Wednesday, September 3, 2025
10:00am - 1:50pm, Thursday, September 4, 2025
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Location:
- Online via Teams
- Campus:
- Online event
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- International Students New students-January New students-September Prospective Students Taught Postgraduate Students Undergraduate Students