Orientation Events
ICP WELCOME & ORIENTATION JANUARY 2023
We are pleased to finally have you at ICP. It’s been a long journey but we promise that your time with us will be worthwhile. We know that you will need time to settle in your new home before you can start your classes so we have organised a series of events for you to join. This will be a great chance to make friends with fellow students and experience university life.
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Week 1 |
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Monday 23rd January |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Welcome Talk An Introduction to the International College of Portsmouth with College Director, Heidi Podd |
Location: Room 2.23 Park Building |
Tuesday 24th January |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | College Services Introduction An Introduction to the International College of Portsmouth with the College Services Team |
Location: Room 2.08 Anglesea Building |
Wednesday 25th January |
10:00am - 12:00pm | Meet the Team A drop-in session for new students to get to know our College Services Team. |
Location: ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC |
| 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Games Night Come along to this social event for an afternoon full of games, tough competition, and pizza. Meet other students and win prizes! |
Location: Meet at ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC | |
Thursday 26th January |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Welcome Talk An Introduction to the International College of Portsmouth with Director of Learning & Teaching, Felicity Inns and Head of College Services, Chris Rowe |
Location: Room 1.23 Park Building |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Commercial Road Walking Tour Join us on a guided tour of the main shopping area- we will be pointing out banks, food shops and clothes shops along the way. |
Location: Meet at ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC | |
Friday 27th January |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Speed Friending
A fun and engaging way to meet new people! Conversation starters and snacks provided. Scan QR code below to sign up |
Location: Room 3.25 3rd Floor ULC |
| 5:00pm-8:00pm | Welcome Party
You’ve made it to the end of your first week! Complete the treasure hunt and join the ICP team at a mysterious location for fun, games, and surprises to celebrate. Scan QR code below to sign up |
Location:Start at ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC | |
Week 2 |
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Monday 30th January |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Commercial Road Walking Tour Join us on a guided tour of the main shopping area- we will be pointing out banks, food shops and clothes shops along the way. |
Location: Meet at ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC |
Tuesday 31st January |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Signing up for the GP Need a hand registering for a new doctor? This is a drop-in session to help with this application process. |
Location: ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC |
Wednesday 1st February |
10:00am - 12:00pm | Coffee Morning Join us for our 1st of the Month drop-in Coffee Morning. |
Location: ICP Common Room 4th Floor ULC |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Guided Library Tour
A guided tour of the University Library and the facilities available to you. Scan QR code below to sign up |
Location: Meet at ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC | |
Thursday 2nd February |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Introduction to Academic Skills Join College Services Coordinator Alex and a member of the academic team for a useful session about developing your academic skills. Reviewing techniques, strategies and habits that can help students succeed at University. |
Location: Room 4.19 4th Floor ULC |
| 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Games Night PART 2 Join us once again for a later, greater games night. More competition, more prizes, and more pizza! |
Location: ICP Common Room 4th Floor ULC | |
Friday 3rd February |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Fish & Chips
Try this traditional seaside meal- battered, deep-fried fish with crispy chips and mushy peas! Scan QR code below to sign up |
Location: Meet at ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC |
Saturday 4th February |
11:00am - 4:00pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
Portsmouth Guildhall Games Fest
Serious gamer, casual console player or just looking for something fun to do this weekend? The best modern, board and retro gaming across 3 sessions and multiple floors of Portsmouth Guildhall. £10.75 TICKETS or at https://guildhallgamesfest.com/ |
Location: Portsmouth Guildhall Guildhall Square PO1 2AB |
Sunday 5th February |
11:00am - 4:00pm | ||
Week 3 |
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Monday 6th February |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Guided Library Tour
A guided tour of the University Library and the facilities available to you. Scan QR code below to sign up |
Location: Meet at ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC |
Tuesday 7th February |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Ravelin Sports Centre Tour
A guided tour of the new Ravelin Sports Centre and the facilities available to you as a student. Scan QR code below to sign up |
Location: Meet at ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC |
Wednesday 8th February |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Introduction to Academic Skills Join College Services Coordinator Alex and a member of the academic team for a useful session about developing your academic skills. Reviewing techniques, strategies and habits that can help learners succeed at University. |
Location: Meet at ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC |
Thursday 9th February |
5:00pm - 6:30pm | International Quiz
Get ready to put your general knowledge to the test answering questions about everything and anything. Think you know flags? Think you know songs? Think you know Portsmouth? Think again! Prizes available! Scan QR code below to sign up |
Location: Room 4.19 4th Floor ULC |
Friday 10th February |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Spinnaker Tower
Join us on a trip up the iconic Spinnaker Tower. Full of Portsmouth History and 360 views across the island. Not for people scared of heights! Scan QR code below to sign up |
Location: Meet at ICP Reception 3rd Floor ULC |
Please scan the QR Code to sign up for the events with limited spaces:
