DiscoverGRE - Welcome new students Online
Dear Student,
We can't wait to meet you next week at DiscoverGRE, your online welcome programme. We've lined up a range of talks and activities to help you prepare for your university studies. You're welcome to dip in and out of the talks depending on what else is happening in your day.
A full listing of our programme can be found here: DiscoverGRE Programme.
We've also put together some helpful resources in the DiscoverGRE course which you can access via the link below.
Access the DiscoverGRE course here with the enrolment key DiscoverGRE
Please use the link below to join the programme on 8-11 September from 10:00am everyday.
September 8
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 attend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 students |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Maths for GCSE, Healthcare and Education | Maths refresher for Health and Education students. | Education and Health students, Students retaking a GCSE maths exam |
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Studying at University | Hints and tips for preparing to study at university. What to expect from your lectures and tutorials and how to get the most out of them. |
International students New students Mature learners |
September 9
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 attend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:50 | Discover Student Life | Find out how lectures work remotely and in person, how to prepare and what to do following your lecture. | All new students, International students |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Maths for Science and Engineering Students | Maths refresher for Science and Engineering students. | Science and Engineering students |
| 12:00 – 12:50 |
Studying at university -What to expect? Services and support throughout your studies |
Academic and university life is different from school, college or work. Get tips and guidance on:
|
International students New students Mature learners |
| 13:00 – 13:50 | Social | An online get together where you can introduce yourself to each other. Meet future classmates and make connections. | All new students |
September 10
Day 3: Discover Your Support
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 attend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:50 | Discover the Support at your University | Discover how to find support when you need it. Meet Faculty Student Advisors and the Academic and Digital Skills Team. Find out what support is available if you're in University Accommodation. |
All new students, International students |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Maths for Business Studies | Maths refresher for Business students. | Business Students |
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Organising your studies | Organise your time and processes to get the best results
|
International students New students Mature learners |
September 11
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 attend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 students |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Maths | Maths refresher for Computing Students | Computing and Maths students |
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Introduction to Uni Tech | Join us for an overview of Uni tech you will use during your time at Greenwich
|
International students New students into HE Mature learners |
| 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 8, 2025
10:00am - 1:50pm, Tuesday, September 9, 2025
10:00am - 12:50pm, Wednesday, September 10, 2025
10:00am - 1:50pm, Thursday, September 11, 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