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DiscoverGRE - Your unique adventure starts here!

For all students preparing to study at the University of Greenwich, join our events on September 8-11

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. 

Monday 8 September, 2025

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 Healthcare and Education

An optional maths refresher for Health and Education students.

Education and Health students, Students retaking a GCSE maths exam

12:00 – 12:50

Studying in the UK

Find out about the culture of higher education in the UK and Academic Integrity

International students

New students into HE

Mature learners

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. 

Tuesday 9 September, 2025

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

An optional maths refresher for Science and Engineering students.

Science and Engineering students

12:00 – 12:50

Studying in the UK – What to expect? Services and support throughout your studies

Academic life and culture in the UK may differ to your home country. Get tips and guidance on

  • Approaching academic writing
  • Critical thinking
  • Locating source material

(introduce School librarian)

  • Referencing

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

Day 3: Discover Your Study Resources

Make the most of your academic experience.

Discover support and academic staff so you know where to find support when you need it.

Wednesday 10 September, 2025

Time

Session Title

Description

Who should attend?

10:00 – 10:50

Discover Your
Study Resources

Discover support and academic staff so you know where to find support when you need it.
Meet Faculty Student Advisors, Wellbeing and Academic Digital Support Teams

All new students, international students

11:00 – 11:50

Maths

An optional maths refresher for Business students.

Business Students

12:00 – 12:50

Organising your studies

  • Studiosity assessment planner
  • Reading/Research
  • Time management

International students

New students

Mature learners

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.

Thursday 11 September, 2025

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

Optional 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

  • Microsoft 365
  • Teams
  • Gen AI and Copilot
  • Moodle
  • Studiosity
  • Turnitin
  • IT Handbook

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

 

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