Summertime Socials

Join us this Summer period for some fun activities here in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. If you are staying in or near º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ over all or part of the summer period, we are putting on lots of events to help keep you busy.

Events schedule

1–7 July

8–14 July

15–21 July

22–28 July

29 July – 4 August

5–11 August

12–18 August

19–25 August

Please note due to the UK Public Bank Holiday and the University hosting the School Games National Finals, there is currently no events scheduled in the week of 26 August – 1 September.

2–8 September

9–15 September

16–22 September

Things to do

Get up and get moving

How many steps can you do over the summer period? Can you smash your own personal best? Can you get sponsored and make a donation to charity? Challenge yourself, rack up those steps, run faster, swim more, cycle further.

Take part in some sport

Our sports facilities including gyms will remain open over the summer period but please note venues will not be open on Bank (Public) Holidays.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and surrounding cities

You can find out about events happening in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Town on the Love º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ website.

There are also lots of events in the surrounding cities.

Derby Leicester Nottingham

Support and wellbeing

During the Summer period the support services within Student Services will continue to operate with the exception of the Public Holidays and closure days from 5pm on Friday 23 August to 9am on Wednesday 28 August. You can find out how to access support on the Student Services website.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Security

Call 0800 526966 for emergencies

Contact a Samaritan

Call 0116 123 to speak to a trained listener 24/7.

Wellbeing app

Targeted self-help and goal settings with access to podcasts and other useful information.

Student Space

Expert information & advice to help with challenges, call 0808 1895 260 between 3pm and 12am.

Shout 85258

If you are struggling to cope, Text Shout to 85258 to speak to a trained Shout volunteer.

Central Access Point

A free and confidential mental health advice line available 24/7 for anyone in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland.

University Chaplaincy

The University Chaplaincy is open for pastoral support over the summer period, call the Chaplaincy on 01509 223741.

Student Wellbeing drop-in

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am-12noon at the Bridgeman building. This is open to all students, including Postgraduates, Doctoral Researchers, and International students.