Events in August

Forthcoming Events

Fri 18th September

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND 2026
18th September 10am - 28th September 11:59pm
Your only OFFICIAL Kingston University Welcome Week 2026 Wristband!
International Welcome Drinks
5:30pm - 9pm
The Kings Tun, 153-157 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QT
Join the international team for a drink at the local pub and mingle with other international students starting their studies at Kingston!

Sun 20th September

Freshers Moving in Party
10pm - 3am
Circuit, 154 Clarence Street Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1QP

Mon 21st September

Four people cheers-ing with coffee cups Pop-Up: Wellbeing Breakfast club (various times & locations)
21st September 8:30am - 25th September 10am
Various locations
Start your day right with free breakfast and wellbeing support.
Person drawing pencil portraits Pop-Up: 5-minute portraits (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Get a free portrait to remember your first week at Kingston!
People sitting around a table with crafting materials Pop-Up: Craft & Connect (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 24th September 1pm
Various locations
Get creative and make something unique.
Vinyl records Pop-Up: DJ & Free records (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Enjoy the vibe on campus with our very own DJ
An arm with a plaster on with woman holding a red piece of paper shaped like a heart Pop-Up: MeningitusB Vaccination Station (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 4pm
Various locations
Get your first dose of the Meningitis B vaccine on campus
Doctor in white coat with stethoscope around neck Pop-Up: Register with the GP (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 1pm
Various locations
Tick it off "sign up to the GP" off your to-do list.
three hands holding microphones Pop-Up: Teaching & Learning Technology: Study Smarter with Lecture Recordings
10am - 1pm
Penrhyn Road campus, Main building corridor
Learn how lecture recording supports your studies.
Student in yellow t.shirt holding a paddle which says "campus tours" Welcome Week: Campus Tour
10am - 2:30pm
Meet at the Welcome Help Point
A student led tour of all the main spots of your campus
Hands with palms out with cutout paper people Pop-Up: Inclusion at Kingston (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 24th September 2pm
Various locations
Meet the Inclusion team to find out more about the work they do
three females talking to a member of staff Pop-Up: Pick Your Mix: Build Your Future (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
A sweet way to discover the skills that shape your future.
Running track with several people running Pop-Up: Sports Zone (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 24th September 3pm
Various locations
Get active and discover sport at Kingston.
Small model of house, earth and wind turbine Pop-Up: Sustainability & Biodiversity Zone (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Discover how Kingston is building a greener future.
Sparkly background Pop-Up: Be-Dazzle me (various times & locations)
21st September noon - 25th September 2pm
Various locations - see details
Let us bring some sparkle into your first week!
White background with religious symbols (cross, star, moon, circle, flower) Pop-Up: Faith Space Open House
noon - 3pm
Penrhyn Road campus, Faith Centre, main building
Discover Kingston's multi-faith spaces and support.
Table with jigsaw puzzle pieces with hands reaching Pop-Up: Pause Point with the Disability & Mental Health team (various times & locations)
21st September noon - 24th September 4pm
Various locations
Step away from the Welcome Week buzz for some mindful activities, quiet connection and support.
International Students Meet Up
2pm - 4pm
Kingston Hill Business School Atrium
Calling all International Students!
Your Career after Postgraduate Studies: Kingston Hill Campus
2pm - 3pm
Kingston Hill Campus, Business School - KHBS2038
Earn While you Learn: Penrhyn Road Campus
3pm - 4pm
Penrhyn Road Campus, John Galsworthy Building, PRJG1002
The Big Welcome Week Icebreaker: Penrhyn Road
4pm - 6pm
Penrhyn Road JG Building: PRJG1004
Looking to make some mates and meet new people from your campus?
Night at the Arcade: Wristband Event
7pm - 11pm
Urban Fun Kingston

Tue 22nd September

Four people cheers-ing with coffee cups Pop-Up: Wellbeing Breakfast club (various times & locations)
21st September 8:30am - 25th September 10am
Various locations
Start your day right with free breakfast and wellbeing support.
Person drawing pencil portraits Pop-Up: 5-minute portraits (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Get a free portrait to remember your first week at Kingston!
People sitting around a table with crafting materials Pop-Up: Craft & Connect (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 24th September 1pm
Various locations
Get creative and make something unique.
Vinyl records Pop-Up: DJ & Free records (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Enjoy the vibe on campus with our very own DJ
An arm with a plaster on with woman holding a red piece of paper shaped like a heart Pop-Up: MeningitusB Vaccination Station (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 4pm
Various locations
Get your first dose of the Meningitis B vaccine on campus
Doctor in white coat with stethoscope around neck Pop-Up: Register with the GP (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 1pm
Various locations
Tick it off "sign up to the GP" off your to-do list.
Hands with palms out with cutout paper people Pop-Up: Inclusion at Kingston (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 24th September 2pm
Various locations
Meet the Inclusion team to find out more about the work they do
three females talking to a member of staff Pop-Up: Pick Your Mix: Build Your Future (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
A sweet way to discover the skills that shape your future.
Running track with several people running Pop-Up: Sports Zone (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 24th September 3pm
Various locations
Get active and discover sport at Kingston.
Small model of house, earth and wind turbine Pop-Up: Sustainability & Biodiversity Zone (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Discover how Kingston is building a greener future.
Sparkly background Pop-Up: Be-Dazzle me (various times & locations)
21st September noon - 25th September 2pm
Various locations - see details
Let us bring some sparkle into your first week!
Table with jigsaw puzzle pieces with hands reaching Pop-Up: Pause Point with the Disability & Mental Health team (various times & locations)
21st September noon - 24th September 4pm
Various locations
Step away from the Welcome Week buzz for some mindful activities, quiet connection and support.
three hands holding microphones Pop-Up: Teaching & Learning Technology: Study Smarter with Lecture Recordings
10am - 1pm
Kingston Hill campus, Business School foyer entrance
Learn how lecture recording supports your studies.
Student in yellow t.shirt holding a paddle with says "campus tours" Welcome Week: Campus Tour
10am - 2:30pm
Meet at the Welcome Help Point
A student led tour of all the main spots of your campus
Writing pad with "Goals" written on it next to a cup of coffee Pop-Up: Coffee & Careers: Careers Centre Open House
11am - 1pm
Penrhyn Road campus, Career Centre, main building
Meet the Careers team over a free coffee.
White background with religious symbols (cross, star, moon, circle, flower) Pop-Up: Faith Space Open House
noon - 3pm
Kingston Hill campus, Faith Centre, Kenry House
Discover Kingston's multi-faith spaces and support.
Earn While you Learn: Roehampton Vale Campus
2pm - 3pm
Roehampton Vale Campus - RVHW201
Welcome Week Thrift Trip
2pm - 4pm
Kingston upon Thames
Let's go thrifting!
Postgrad Picnic in the Park
3pm - 5pm
Bushy Park Teddington
Join us for a relaxing and friendly Postgraduate Welcome Picnic in Bushy Park as part of our Welcome Week programme!
Earn While you Learn: Kingston Hill Campus
4pm - 5pm
Kingston Hill Campus, Business School - KHBS2039
The Big Welcome Week Icebreaker: Kingston Hill
4pm - 6pm
Kingston Hill Campus Business School: KHBS2038
Looking to make some mates and meet new people from your campus?
Postgrad Pub Night
7pm - 11pm
The Druids Head, 3 Market Pl, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1JT
Fancy meeting other postgrads?

Wed 23rd September

Four people cheers-ing with coffee cups Pop-Up: Wellbeing Breakfast club (various times & locations)
21st September 8:30am - 25th September 10am
Various locations
Start your day right with free breakfast and wellbeing support.
Person drawing pencil portraits Pop-Up: 5-minute portraits (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Get a free portrait to remember your first week at Kingston!
People sitting around a table with crafting materials Pop-Up: Craft & Connect (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 24th September 1pm
Various locations
Get creative and make something unique.
Vinyl records Pop-Up: DJ & Free records (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Enjoy the vibe on campus with our very own DJ
An arm with a plaster on with woman holding a red piece of paper shaped like a heart Pop-Up: MeningitusB Vaccination Station (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 4pm
Various locations
Get your first dose of the Meningitis B vaccine on campus
Doctor in white coat with stethoscope around neck Pop-Up: Register with the GP (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 1pm
Various locations
Tick it off "sign up to the GP" off your to-do list.
Hands with palms out with cutout paper people Pop-Up: Inclusion at Kingston (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 24th September 2pm
Various locations
Meet the Inclusion team to find out more about the work they do
three females talking to a member of staff Pop-Up: Pick Your Mix: Build Your Future (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
A sweet way to discover the skills that shape your future.
Running track with several people running Pop-Up: Sports Zone (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 24th September 3pm
Various locations
Get active and discover sport at Kingston.
Small model of house, earth and wind turbine Pop-Up: Sustainability & Biodiversity Zone (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Discover how Kingston is building a greener future.
Sparkly background Pop-Up: Be-Dazzle me (various times & locations)
21st September noon - 25th September 2pm
Various locations - see details
Let us bring some sparkle into your first week!
Table with jigsaw puzzle pieces with hands reaching Pop-Up: Pause Point with the Disability & Mental Health team (various times & locations)
21st September noon - 24th September 4pm
Various locations
Step away from the Welcome Week buzz for some mindful activities, quiet connection and support.
WELCOME FAIR 2026
11am - 4pm
Penrhyn Road Main Building
Our biggest event of Kingston Freshers' Week 2026 - and this ones totally free!
Circuit Wednesdays: Wristband Event
11pm - 4am
Circuit, 154 Clarence Street Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1QP

Thu 24th September

Four people cheers-ing with coffee cups Pop-Up: Wellbeing Breakfast club (various times & locations)
21st September 8:30am - 25th September 10am
Various locations
Start your day right with free breakfast and wellbeing support.
Person drawing pencil portraits Pop-Up: 5-minute portraits (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Get a free portrait to remember your first week at Kingston!
People sitting around a table with crafting materials Pop-Up: Craft & Connect (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 24th September 1pm
Various locations
Get creative and make something unique.
Vinyl records Pop-Up: DJ & Free records (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Enjoy the vibe on campus with our very own DJ
An arm with a plaster on with woman holding a red piece of paper shaped like a heart Pop-Up: MeningitusB Vaccination Station (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 4pm
Various locations
Get your first dose of the Meningitis B vaccine on campus
Doctor in white coat with stethoscope around neck Pop-Up: Register with the GP (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 1pm
Various locations
Tick it off "sign up to the GP" off your to-do list.
Hands with palms out with cutout paper people Pop-Up: Inclusion at Kingston (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 24th September 2pm
Various locations
Meet the Inclusion team to find out more about the work they do
three females talking to a member of staff Pop-Up: Pick Your Mix: Build Your Future (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
A sweet way to discover the skills that shape your future.
Running track with several people running Pop-Up: Sports Zone (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 24th September 3pm
Various locations
Get active and discover sport at Kingston.
Small model of house, earth and wind turbine Pop-Up: Sustainability & Biodiversity Zone (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Discover how Kingston is building a greener future.
Sparkly background Pop-Up: Be-Dazzle me (various times & locations)
21st September noon - 25th September 2pm
Various locations - see details
Let us bring some sparkle into your first week!
Table with jigsaw puzzle pieces with hands reaching Pop-Up: Pause Point with the Disability & Mental Health team (various times & locations)
21st September noon - 24th September 4pm
Various locations
Step away from the Welcome Week buzz for some mindful activities, quiet connection and support.
Circuit Wednesdays: Wristband Event
11pm - 4am
Circuit, 154 Clarence Street Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1QP
Student in yellow t.shirt holding a paddle with says "campus tours" Welcome Week: Campus Tour
10am - 2:30pm
Meet at the Welcome Help Point
A student led tour of all the main spots of your campus
International Students Meet Up
2pm - 4pm
Penrhyn Road Campus, John Galsworthy Building, PRJG2002
Calling all International Students!
Writing pad with "Goals" written on it next to a cup of coffee Pop-Up: Coffee & Careers: Careers Centre Open House
2pm - 4pm
Kingston Hill campus, Career Centre, Business School ground floor
Meet the Careers team over a free coffee.
The Big Welcome Week Icebreaker: Knights Park
5pm - 7pm
Knights Park Campus, KPTK711
Looking to make some mates and meet new people from your campus?
The Fighting Cocks: Pirate Party
7:30pm - 3am
The Fighting Cocks, 56 Old London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6QA
Bacchus: Pirate Party Afterparty
10pm - 3am
2 Union St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1RP ·

Fri 25th September

Four people cheers-ing with coffee cups Pop-Up: Wellbeing Breakfast club (various times & locations)
21st September 8:30am - 25th September 10am
Various locations
Start your day right with free breakfast and wellbeing support.
Person drawing pencil portraits Pop-Up: 5-minute portraits (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Get a free portrait to remember your first week at Kingston!
Vinyl records Pop-Up: DJ & Free records (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Enjoy the vibe on campus with our very own DJ
An arm with a plaster on with woman holding a red piece of paper shaped like a heart Pop-Up: MeningitusB Vaccination Station (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 4pm
Various locations
Get your first dose of the Meningitis B vaccine on campus
Doctor in white coat with stethoscope around neck Pop-Up: Register with the GP (various times & locations)
21st September 10am - 25th September 1pm
Various locations
Tick it off "sign up to the GP" off your to-do list.
three females talking to a member of staff Pop-Up: Pick Your Mix: Build Your Future (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
A sweet way to discover the skills that shape your future.
Small model of house, earth and wind turbine Pop-Up: Sustainability & Biodiversity Zone (various times & locations)
21st September 11am - 25th September 3pm
Various locations
Discover how Kingston is building a greener future.
Sparkly background Pop-Up: Be-Dazzle me (various times & locations)
21st September noon - 25th September 2pm
Various locations - see details
Let us bring some sparkle into your first week!
The Fighting Cocks: Pirate Party
7:30pm - 3am
The Fighting Cocks, 56 Old London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6QA
Bacchus: Pirate Party Afterparty
10pm - 3am
2 Union St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1RP ·
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