Welcome to Harry French

Situated on a split site, on either side of Ashby Road, just 200 metres from campus. Harry French is a relaxed and friendly close-knit community, set in gardens and ideally situated for students who want to be near both town and campus.

Welcome Week plans

Here are the official Welcome plans for Harry French Hall 2024. Please be aware that other websites may advertise non-official events which are not part of the plans for your hall.  All welcome activities are optional except for introductory talks through your hall and course.

Monday 23 September

Move in    
  • 9am-5pm
Welcome to HF Party
  • 9pm – 11pm 
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students' Union Welcome 

Tuesday 24 September

Warden Hall Talk (Mandatory)
  • 12:30pm - 2pm
  • Location: Edward Herbert Building 1.10A/D
Harry French Fest
  • 2pm – 5pm
  • Location: Harry French Halls
Sports Fest
  • 2pm - 3pm
  • Location: PEC and Ball Park Area
Griffin Garden Party
Firefly Night Club

*Please note that at the time of writing Firefly lacks the facilities to support those with mobility requirements from adequately accessing the venue. Once inside the door to the venue, the primary venue areas are accessed by a set of one storey flight of stairs with no lift access available.

As a university, we commit our best endeavours to ensuring all our incoming students have an equitable and positive Welcome experience. We recognise that the lack of physical access into Firefly may affect some students’ ability to attend these late-night activities. If you are an incoming first year student and have shared support requirements to the University, our Student Life Team will contact you directly for further support. If you are yet to share any support requirements with the University you should look to complete our online disability and health portal as soon as possible.

Wednesday 25 September

Bottomless Boat Party

Thursday 26 September

Course Inductions (Mandatory)
  • 9am-5pm 
  • Inductions will be organised by your course for either Thursday or Friday.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Town Tours
  • All day
  • Slots throughout the day
Alton Towers 
Block Pre-Parties
  • 9pm – 10:40pm
  • Fancy Dress Theme: Silly shirts
Echoes Night Club 
  • 10:50pm – 3am (Arrive at Brockington for bus)
  • Purchase your official tickets here
  • You can access tickets for this event via the discount code: 0924. Please note these tickets are available for incoming first year students only and this will be confirmed at the venue.

Friday 27 September

Course Inductions (Mandatory)
  • 9am-5pm 
  • Inductions will be organised by your course for either Thursday or Friday.
Camp BBQ
  • Late afternoon (time TBD)
  • Location: Harry French Halls
Sip and Score Party
  • 20:30 – 11:00
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
  • Fancy Dress Theme: Colours of the Australian Flag
FND at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students' Union 

Saturday 28 September

Sports Bazaar 
  • 10am – 4pm 
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall 
Camp Crafts
  • 1pm – 4pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Harry French Common Room Social
  • 8:30pm– 10:40pm
  • Fancy Dress Theme: TBD
Firefly Night Club

*Please note that at the time of writing Firefly lacks the facilities to support those with mobility requirements from adequately accessing the venue. Once inside the door to the venue, the primary venue areas are accessed by a set of one storey flight of stairs with no lift access available.

As a university, we commit our best endeavours to ensuring all our incoming students have an equitable and positive Welcome experience. We recognise that the lack of physical access into Firefly may affect some students’ ability to attend these late-night activities. If you are an incoming first year student and have shared support requirements to the University, our Student Life Team will contact you directly for further support. If you are yet to share any support requirements with the University you should look to complete our online disability and health portal as soon as possible.

Sunday 29 September

Activities Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm 
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall 
Rivalry Rounders Match
  • 11am – 1pm
  • Location: The Paddock
Camp Sleepover
  • 8pm – 10pm
  • Fancy Dress Theme: Pyjamas
  • Location: Harry French Common Room

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