Welcome Week
Ready to meet new people and make memories? Check out our main Welcome Week events below! It's the perfect way to kick off the new academic year.
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Campus Cookout
Join us for the ultimate Arrivals Backyard BBQ at our on campus pub - the EleHouse. Whether you’ve just moved in, want to meet new people, or simply fancy some...
14:00 - 20:00 26 September 2026
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Herts Homecoming
Join us for Herts Homecoming, the ultimate welcome celebration before the start of term! Featuring live music, sports, games, creative activities, great food and plenty of opportunities to meet people,...
12:00 - 17:00 27 September 2026
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HertSquad Takeover
Kick off your start of term with the HertSquad Takeover! Come along to enjoy free activities, music, games and the chance to win prizes, while finding out everything HertSquad has...
17:00 - 21:00 29 September 2026
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Quiz Night
Grab your smartest friends (or your luckiest ones 👀) and get ready for an evening of brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and great vibes....
18:00 - 20:00 29 September 2026
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Bite & Browse
Moving into your new home at Herts? Join us at our Move-In Market, designed to help you settle into student life with ease 🛍️🎓...
11:00 - 15:00 30 September 2026
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HertSquad Sports Fair
The HertSquad Sports Fair is your chance to explore the wide range of sports clubs on offer at Herts. Meet current club members, chat to committees and coaches, and find...
11:00 - 15:00 30 September 2026
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Freshers' Festival
Kick-start your university journey at the Freshers Festival! Discover everything Herts has to offer as you meet student societies, sports clubs, and a range of external organisations ready to help...
10:00 - 16:00 1 October 2026
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Drageoke
Join us for Drageoke Night, sing, laugh, and make unforgettable memories!...
15:00 - 20:00 2 October 2026
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Quiz Night
Grab your smartest friends (or your luckiest ones 👀) and get ready for an evening of brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and great vibes....
18:00 - 20:00 6 October 2026
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Game On!
Get ready Player One! Meet your match and find new friends! Fully Free Event No sign‑ups, no pressure — just turn up, pick up a controller and join the fun....
17:00 - 21:00 7 October 2026
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Hertstoberfest
Ready to raise a stein and kick off the semester in style? Join us for Hertstoberfest at the EleHouse, where great drinks, good food, and even better company come together...
18:00 - 22:00 8 October 2026
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Homeware Painting
Get creative and add a personal touch to your space at our Homeware Painting event!...
14:00 - 18:00 9 October 2026
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Sip & Paint
Unwind and get creative at Sip & Paint in the EleHouse! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just fancy trying something new, this relaxed social is the perfect chance to...
18:00 - 20:00 12 October 2026
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Quiz Night
Grab your smartest friends (or your luckiest ones 👀) and get ready for an evening of brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and great vibes....
18:00 - 20:00 13 October 2026
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Race Around the World
Travel the globe and find your community here at the heart of campus! Meet your Societies and find your new home away from home. Grab your membership so that you...
15:00 - 19:00 14 October 2026