MSL Membership System Events

Back to 2016 (25/09/2026, 20:00)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:09:58 +0100

We’re taking it back to one of the most iconic eras! Join us at Knights Park Bar for a night of UK rap, US hits and 2016 throwbacks, with a DJ taking you through the best tracks of the era.

• 🎧 Live DJ set
• 🎵 UK rap, US hits & 2016 throwbacks
• 🔥 Drake, Rihanna, Rae Sremmurd, J Hus, Justin Bieber & more
• 🍹 2016-inspired cocktails & mocktails
• ✨ Throwback decorations & 2016 nostalgia

Free entry - tickets required!

Welcome Workshop: Living & Studying in the UK (24/09/2026, 13:00)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:51:57 +0100

Welcome to Kingston!

Join us in this special International Students session to learn and understand everything you may need to know about living and studying in the UK.

Pop-up: Ride Safe with Dr Bike (24/09/2026, 11:00)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:18:39 +0100

Got a bike that needs some attention? Visit our free Dr Bike pop-up, where qualified mechanics will carry out a quick safety check, fix minor issues, and offer practical maintenance tips. It's a great way to keep your bike running smoothly, save money on repairs, and make your journeys to and from campus safer and more enjoyable. Just bring your bike along and we'll do the rest.

Writing at Postgraduate Level (24/09/2026, 15:00)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:50:48 +0100

Discover the support available to help you develop the academic writing skills expected at postgraduate level. Learn strategies for critical analysis, academic argument, structure, and referencing to strengthen your assignments, communicate complex ideas effectively, and achieve success in your studies and research

Pop-Up: Adobe on campus (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:47:35 +0100

Meet the Adobe team on campus.

Pop-Up: Sports Zone (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:51:58 +0100

Join the Sports and Active Lifestyles team to try activities, watch demonstrations and learn about sports clubs, recreational sessions, volunteering opportunities, the fitness centre and support available for student athletes.

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	11:00	14:00	Penrhyn Road	Collaboration Space, main building
Tues 22 Sep	11:00	14:00	Knights Park	Main reception
Thurs 24 Sep	10:00	13:00	Kingston Hill	Business School, ground floor Atrium
Thurs 24 Sep	12:00	14:00	Roehampton Vale	Outside reception

Pop-Up: Student Ambassador Recruitment Information stand (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 12:00)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:06:26 +0100

Interested in paid work alongside your studies? Visit our Student Ambassador recruitment stand to learn about the role, application deadlines, and tips for making your application stand out.

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	12:00	13:30	Knights Park	Business School, ground floor Atrium
Tues 22 Sep	12:00	13:30	Roehampton Vale	Hawker Wing, ground floor
Thurs 24 Sep	12:00	13:30	Penrhyn Road	Main building corridor
Fri 25 Sep	12:00	13:30	Kingston Hill	Business School foyer entrance

Pop-Up: Be-Dazzle me (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 12:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:21:46 +0100

Our Studio KT1 team will gemstone your phone, your face or anthing else you fancy - let them bring some sparkles to your first week at Kingston!

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	12:00	14:00	Penrhyn Road	Main building corridor
Thurs 24 Sep	12:00	15:00	Kingston Hill	Business School foyer entrance
Fri 25 Sep	11:00	14:00	Knights Park	Main reception

Pop-Up: Sustainability & Biodiversity Zone (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 11:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:01:02 +0100

Meet the teams to learn about environmental initiatives, biodiversity projects and ways you can get involved in creating positive change on campus.

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	11:00	14:00	Knights Park	Platform Gallery (by main reception)
Tues 22 Sep	11:00	14:00	Kingston Hill	Business School, ground floor Atrium
Thurs 24 Sep	13:00	15:00	Roehampton Vale	Hawker Wing, ground floor
Fri 25 Sep	11:00	14:00	Penrhyn Road	Main building corridor

Pop-Up: 5-minute portraits (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:07:23 +0100

Find our artist on campus and sit for a free portrait. A unique keepsake to commemorate the start of your Kingston journey.

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	10:00	12:00	Kingston Hill	Business School, ground floor Atrium
Mon 21 Sep	10:00	12:00	Penrhyn Road	Main building corridor
Mon 21 Sep	13:00	15:00	Knights Park	Main reception
Tues 22 Sep	10:00	12:00	Penrhyn Road	Main building corridor
Tues 22 Sep	13:00	15:00	Roehampton Vale	Hawker Wing, ground floor
Thurs 24 Sep	10:00	12:00	Kingston Hill	Business School foyer entrance
Thurs 24 Sep	13:00	15:00	Penrhyn Road	Main building corridor
Fri 25 Sep	11:00	13:00	Penrhyn Road	Main building corridor

Pop-Up: Pause Point with the Disability & Mental Health team (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 13:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:21:39 +0100

Need a moment to slow down? Pause Point is a relaxed, welcoming space where you can take a break from the buzz of Welcome Week, enjoy activities such as LEGO, puzzles and colouring, and make quiet connections with other students. Meet the Disability & Mental Health team and find out about the support available throughout your time at Kingston.

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	12:00	15:00	Kingston Hill	Business School, ground floor Atrium
Tues 22 Sep	13:00	16:00	Knights Park	Platform Gallery (by main reception)
Thurs 24 Sep	13:00	16:00	Penrhyn Road	Collaboration Space, main building

Writing and Speaking Skills for Academic Success (24/09/2026, 14:00)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:39:32 +0100

Explore the support available to help you develop strong academic writing and speaking skills, preparing you to participate confidently in university life and succeed in your assessments.

Pop-Up: Pick Your Mix: Build Your Future (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 11:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:15:51 +0100

Every sweet represents a Kingston graduate attribute. Build your own pick and mix, learn more about the skills employers look for, and find out how the university can support your journey from student to graduate.

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	13:00	15:00	Kingston Hill	Business School foyer entrance
Tues 22 Sep	11:00	14:00	Roehampton Vale	Hawker Wing, ground floor
Thurs 24 Sep	11:00	14:00	Penrhyn Road	Main building corridor
Fri 25 Sep	13:00	15:00	Knights Park	Main reception

Pop-Up: MeningitusB Vaccination Station (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:43:55 +0100

Protect yourself during your studies by receiving your first dose of the Meningitis B vaccination on campus. Healthcare professionals will be available to provide information and support.

Second dose will also be available on campus approx. 6 weeks later.

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	10:00	16:00	Kingston Hill	Business School, second floor room: BS2001
Tues 22 Sep	12:00	15:00	Penrhyn Road	By main reception (MB0059 and MB0046)
Thurs 24 Sep	10:00	14:00	Roehampton Vale	Hawker Wing, ground floor
Fri 25 Sep	10:00	14:00	Knights Park	Main reception

Pop-Up: DJ & Free records (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:32:22 +0100

There'll be an opportunity for you to listen to some great music and look through some viynl's that you'll be able to take home with you.

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	10:00	15:00	Kingston Hill	Outside Business School
Tues 22 Sep	10:00	15:00	Roehampton Vale	Outside main reception
Thurs 24 Sep	10:00	15:00	Penrhyn Road	John Galsworthy courtyard
Fri 25 Sep	10:00	15:00	Knights park	Main reception

Pop-Up: Inclusion at Kingston (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 12:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:42:23 +0100

Pop by to meet the inclusion team to learn more about the work they do to ensure all students are represented, considered and levelled up. they'll have games and prizes too!

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	11:30	13:30	Knights Park	Main reception
Tues 22 Sep	11:00	13:00	Penrhyn Road	Main building corridor
Thurs 24 Sep	12:00	14:00	Kingston Hill	Business School, ground floor Atrium

Pop-Up: Register with the GP (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:48:02 +0100

The team from Fairfield Medical Centre, our university GP surgery, will be on campus to sign you up.

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	10:00	13:00	Kingston Hill	Business School foyer entrance
Tues 22 Sep	12:00	15:00	Penrhyn Road	Main building corridor
Thurs 24 Sep	10:00	13:00	Roehampton Vale	Hawker Wing, ground floor
Fri 25 Sep	10:00	13:00	Knights Park	Main reception

Pop-Up: Craft & Connect (various times & locations) (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:41:03 +0100

Take a break from the Welcome Week buzz and join us for some arts and crafts. No experience needed, just come along and get creative.

Dates, times and locations

Date	Start time	End time	Campus	Location
Mon 21 Sep	10:00	12:00	Kingston Hill	Business School, ground floor Atrium
Tues 22 Sep	10:00	13:00	Knights Park	Platform Gallery (by main reception)
Thurs 24 Sep	10:00	13:00	Penrhyn Road	Collaboration Space, main building

Cooking Class - 101 (30/09/2026, 11:00)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:16:02 +0100

Join us at Save the World Club (a 7 minute walk from Penrhyn Road Campus) to learn basic cooking skills with Olivia, a licensed culinary teacher.

This will be the first of a few lessons across the year! In this first lesson, we will be going over the bare basics, and you will learn to make a chicken and lemon risotto that you can then take home with you!

The kitchen space at STWC is bright, airy and safe. This will be a small group of 8 students max, so grab a place while they're still available:

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://www.savetheworldclub.org/event-details-registration/cooking-101-chicken-lemon-risotto-2026-09-30-11-00

Welcome Week Boat Party (26/09/2026, 18:00)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:26:08 +0100

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT 2PM

Set sail on the Thames for one of Welcome Week's most iconic events. Enjoy a live DJ, bar, stunning London views, and an unforgettable night on the water.

26 September 2026 | 6.30PM | Festival Pier, Riverside Walk, London, SE1 9PX

Vessel departs strictly at 7pm so you MUST be there for 6.30pm. If you arrive late, you will not be allowed to enter the vehicle.

SOLD OUT International Students Meet Up - Penrhyn Road (24/09/2026, 14:00)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:20:37 +0100

Find your community at Kingston University and meet other International Students on campus at our meet-up.

Hosted by your Students' Union, this event is the perfect opportunity to find out whats going on at KSU, make new friends and chat to students who are also new to the Kingston community. Come by any time between 2-4pm to chat to KSU and other International Students', grab some snacks and join us for some games. We can't wait to meet you all!

SOLD OUT Welcome Picnic in the Park (25/09/2026, 15:00)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:26:38 +0100

This is a fantastic opportunity for new and returning students to connect with one another, meet people from different courses and backgrounds, and start building friendships within the Kingston community. Whether you're new to the university or continuing your studies, come along to enjoy a sociable afternoon in one of London's most beautiful green spaces.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided, so all you need to bring is yourself and a willingness to meet new people. We'll have plenty of time for conversation, games, and informal networking in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Don't miss this chance to make new friends, expand your network, and kick off the academic year with fellow students. We look forward to welcoming you!

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW

SOLD OUT KINGSTON UNIVERSITY WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND 2026 (18/09/2026, 10:00)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:14:02 +0100

Official Kingston Welcome Week Wristband 2026

PLEASE NOTE: You must be 18+ to purchase this wristband

WE HAVE NOW SOLD OUT OF OUR WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND

Any final wristband collections can be made from the Kingston Student Union Office, Main Building, Penrhyn road on Tuesday between 9am and 2pm.

This ticket bundle gives you access to ALL of the following:

🎮 Wristband Night at the Arcade
21 September 2026 | From 7pm Urban Fun Kingston
Start Welcome Week in style with arcade games, entertainment, and the chance to meet fellow students in a relaxed and exciting atmosphere. This wristband gives you access to a 1hour player card to the immersive arcade, with everything from retro legends and rhythm games to dance battles, racing sims and shooters.

🎵 Circuit Wednesdays
23 September 2026 | 11pm Circuit Kingston
For this one we've partnered with Circuit! Join hundreds of students for Kingston's biggest midweek student night. Expect great music, exclusive drink deals, and an electric atmosphere. This wristband gives you entry ALL NIGHT!

⚽ Kingston Sport Fest
25 September 2026 | 12-3pm Tolworth Sports Ground
Discover Kingston's sports clubs, try a range of activities, and connect with teams and societies. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or looking to try something new, there's something for everyone.

🚢 Boat Party
26 September 2026 | 6.30PM | Festival Pier, Riverside Walk, London, SE1 9PX

Vessel departs strictly at 7pm so you MUST be there for 6.30pm

Set sail on the Thames for one of Welcome Week's most iconic events. Enjoy a live DJ, bar, stunning London views, and an unforgettable night on the water.

🎢 Thorpe Park
27 September 2026 | Thorpe Park
Round off Welcome Week with an adrenaline-filled day at one of the UK's top theme parks. Experience thrilling rides, attractions, and student vibes.

Don't miss your chance to be part of Kingston's biggest welcome celebration. Grab your wristband and join hundreds of students for an incredible start to the academic year! 🎉

Blockversity Build Battle (21/09/2026, 11:00)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:09 +0100

Join us for an epic, in-person Build Battle!

We’re giving you a massive 100x100 square zone to build absolutely anything your imagination desires.

Here is how it works:

🏗️: The Challenge: Claim your plot and build whatever you want.

⌛The Timeline: You have one full week to craft your masterpiece.

🗳️The Voting: At the end of the week, everyone will come together to vote on their favourite creations.

🏆The Top 3 builds will score awesome prizes, including the exclusive in-game VIP tag at no extra cost AND get a spotlight on our social media pages!

Exclusive Wristband Perks!

Want to level up your experience? Anyone who purchases the official Welcome Week wristband will get 1 week of early access to the official Blockversity SMP server.
Plus, you'll instantly unlock a complimentary VIP tag and get decked out with dedicated Discord roles.

All participants will be provided with a Minecraft account to play on (if they do not already have one). We will also be requesting a valid form of ID, the wrist band (if purchased) and their in-game Mojang account username. All of this will be collected via a form on the day, and the information will be used to contact winners, assign roles, and provide early access to those who won/purchased a wristband.

Participants will be able to access the server either on their own device or on the local university PC's by entering the IP in a valid version of Minecraft (v1.21.11) which is play.blockversity.net.

Thorpe Park: Wristband Event (27/09/2026, 10:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:52:34 +0100

The Fighting Cocks: Pirate Party (24/09/2026, 19:30)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0100

Bacchus: Pirate Party Afterparty (24/09/2026, 22:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:38:15 +0100

Kingston Sports Fest: Wristband Event (25/09/2026, 12:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:27:46 +0100

Open Mic Night (26/09/2026, 19:00)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:03:21 +0100

Kingston Sport Trials (28/09/2026, 18:00)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:31:20 +0100

The Big Welcome Week Icebreaker: Knights Park (24/09/2026, 17:00)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:13:45 +0100

Join us for the Big Welcome Week Icebreaker: Knights Park Edition

⭐ With games, snacks and music, here's your opportunity to get to know your new Kingston University peers - and who knows? You might find your people to enjoy the rest of Welcome Week with.

Great vibes guaranteed!

Pop-Up: Coffee & Careers: Careers Centre Open House (24/09/2026, 14:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:23:57 +0100

Drop in to the Careers Centre, enjoy a hot drink and find out how the team can support you with part-time work, placements, career planning and employability throughout your time at Kingston.

Welcome Week: Campus Tour (25/09/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:46 +0100

Get familiar with your campus on our student-led campus tours. We will walk you around all the key areas of your campus to help you become more familer and answer any questions you have along the way. The tours run every day during Welocme Week between 10:00 - 14:00, leaving on the hour from the Welcome Point.

Times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00

Leaving from: Welcome Help Point (Penrhyn Road, Kingston Hill, Knights Park & Roehampton Vale)

Tours last approx. 25 mins and are led by a Student Ambassador.

Welcome Week: Campus Tour (24/09/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:06 +0100

Times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00

Leaving from: Welcome Help Point (Penrhyn Road, Kingston Hill, Knights Park & Roehampton Vale)

Tours last approx. 25 mins and are led by a Student Ambassador.