DiscoverGRE - Welcome new students Online
DiscoverGRE
We can't wait to welcome you 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.
You only need to sign up for DiscoverGRE once. The Teams link will give you access to the full 4-day programme, running from 7–10 September, 10:00am–12:50pm.
Monday 7 September 2026
Day 1: Start Your Journey - Campus & Library Essentials
Find out about the physical and virtual spaces you will use at university.
| Time | Session Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:50 | Discover Your Campus |
Discover your campus: where your classes take place, how to get around, and where to find key facilities. |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Maths for Academic Purposes | |
| 12:00 – 12:50 |
Discover Your Library |
Discover what your University of Greenwich libraries have to offer! In this session, we’ll guide you through our physical and digital spaces and introduce you to the librarians who are here to support your studies. |
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Day 2: Get Connected – Student Life & University Technology
Find out about Student Life at the University of Greenwich and the University technology you'll be using everyday during your studies.
| Time | Session Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:50 | Discover Student Life |
Find out what a day in the life of a university student is like, from attending classes to managing your studies. |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Maths for Academic Purposes | |
| 12:00 – 12:50 |
Discover University Technology |
Join us for an overview of the university technology
|
Wednesday 9 September
Day 3:Set Yourself Up for Success – Study & Support Essentials
Find out the support services available to you to help you make the most of your academic experience.
| Time | Session Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:50 | Discover Support at University | Discover how to find support when you need it. Meet Faculty Student Advisors, Student Wellbeing, and the Academic and Digital Skills Team and find out how they can support you. |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Maths for Academic Purposes | |
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Discover Approaches to Study |
Discover different approaches to study, from managing your time to finding effective ways to learn and succeed at university. |
Thursday 10 September
Day 4: Find Your Place – Community & Belonging
Find out about your new community at Greenwich, learning how to get involved, and ask us your questions.
| Time | Session Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 11:00 – 11:50 | Maths for Academic Purposes | |
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Discover Your Answers! | Bring your questions and join our Q&A session, where we help you find the information you need. |
To book your place and receive a Teams meeting link that will work for all four days, please use the ‘Begin registration’ button. Please note that you must use your Greenwich login details to register. If you have any questions, please contact us at academic-and-digitalskills@greenwich.ac.uk.
Related LibGuide: DiscoverGRE - Welcome to University! by Thomas Perry
- Date:
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Time:
- 10:00am - 12:50pm
- 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:
- New students-September
- Categories:
- DiscoverGRE