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Come join us!
Semester 1 & 2
Throughout semesters 1& 2, the International Student Advisory Service host a range of events and activities including a weekly catch-up for international students called 'Coffee & Chat' which takes place on each campus.
Select your campus below to find out more about what's happening and how to join!
In order to provide a welcoming environment for our students, we will not allow unauthorised solicitation, recruiting, or marketing during this time.
Student groups or societies who would like to promote their upcoming events, recruit for their group, or help with a weekly catch-up can email the team at isas@ulster.ac.uk.
Upcoming Events and Social Sessions
Our International Student Coffee and Chat is back! If you have any questions, want to talk to someone, or just want to enjoy good company, please come along!
You'll also find details of our support sessions and other social activities that you can take part in. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Don't forget, if you need help or support you can drop-in to speak to a member of the team between 10am-4pm in room BA-02-016.
| Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
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8 October 2025 10:30am - 12:00 |
The Chaplaincy Lounge BA-02-003 | Connecting over Coffee Meet our chaplaincy team over coffee and chat. An opportunity to catch up with friends, connect with fellow students and ask any questions to the ISAS team. |
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15 October 2025 10:30am - 12:00 |
The Chaplaincy Lounge BA-02-003 | Coffee and Chat Join the ISAS Team for a cup of tea or coffee and meet fellow international students. See you there! |
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22 October 2025 10:30am - 12:00 |
The Chaplaincy Lounge BA-02-003 | Coffee and Chat Fancy a cuppa before class? Join us at Coffee & Chat. |
| 24 October 2025 | Giants Causeway Trip If you missed this trip in September, this is another chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can book your seat on the bus through our online store. | |
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29 October 2025 10:30am - 12:00 |
The Chaplaincy Lounge BA-02-003 | Connecting over Coffee Take a break from your studies and come along to Coffee & Chat for a catch up with the ISAS Team and fellow students. |
| 5 November 2025 10:30am - 12:00 | The Chaplaincy Lounge BA-02-003 | Connecting over Coffee Take a break from your studies and come along to Coffee & Chat for a catch up with the ISAS Team and fellow students. |
| 12 November 2025 10:30am - 12:00 | The Chaplaincy Lounge BA-02-003 | Connecting over Coffee Take a break from your studies and come along to Coffee & Chat for a catch up with the ISAS Team and fellow students. |
| 19 November 2025 10:30am - 12:00 | The Chaplaincy Lounge BA-02-003 | Connecting over Coffee Take a break from your studies and come along to Coffee & Chat for a catch up with the ISAS Team and fellow students. |
| 24 November 2025 2.00pm-3.00pm | Paul & Henry cafe BA 2nd Floor | Books & Brews Come and chat all things books! Fiction, non-fiction, memoir and movie adaptations. Contact isas@ulster.ac.uk for details of our November book for discussion. |
| 26 November 2025 10:30am - 12:00 | The Chaplaincy Lounge BA-02-003 | Connecting over Coffee Take a break from your studies and come along to Coffee & Chat for a catch up with the ISAS Team and fellow students. |
Our International Student Coffee and Chat is back! If you have any questions, want to talk to someone, or just want to enjoy good company, please come along!
You'll also find details of our support sessions and other social activities that you can take part in. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
If you would like to speak to a member of staff please drop in to E026 from 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday and 9.00am-4.00pm Friday.
| Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8 October 2025 | Global Lounge 12.00 -13.00pm | Coffee and Chat Our first Coffee and Chat of the new semester! A great opportunity to catch up with friends and meet some of our new students. Coffee & Chat is a great place to connect with fellow students and ask any questions of the ISAS team. |
| 15 October 2025 | Global Lounge 12.00 -13.00pm | Coffee and Chat Join the ISAS Team for a cup of tea or coffee and meet fellow international students. See you there! |
| 22 October 2025 | Global Lounge 12.00 -13.00pm | Coffee and Chat Take a break from your studies and come along to Coffee & Chat for a catch up with the ISAS team and fellow students. |
| 24 October | Giants Causeway Trip If you missed this trip in September, this is another chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can book your seat on the bus through our online store. | |
| 29 October 2025 | Global Lounge 12.00 -13.00pm | Coffee and Chat Join the ISAS team for a cup of coffee or tea and meet fellow new international students! This is a chance for you to ask any questions you may have and make new friends. |
Coffee and Chat is a great opportunity for you to come along, meet your friends, classmates and staff over a cup of coffee/tea and enjoy some traybakes.
The ISAS team will be available and happy to answer any questions you may have. We'd love to see you there! ISAS staff are available to you throughout your studies - if you would like to speak to a member of the team then please drop in to MD120, 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday and 9.00am-4.00pm Friday, or contact isas@ulster.ac.uk, or ring on 028 95 367030.
| Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2025 | MG Foyer 3.45pm-4.15pm | Come along and meet the ISAS team and fellow international students for a cuppa and a few snacks! |
| 6 October 2025 |
Costa Coffee, 1st floor, Library 11am - 11.30am | Fancy a cuppa? Join us in the Library cafeteria! |
| 8 October 2025 | MG Foyer 3.45pm-4.15pm |
Grab a coffee and a snack before class. Hope to see you there! |
| 13 October 2025 | Costa Coffee, 1st floor, Library 11am - 11.30am | Join us in the Library cafeteria before class for a chat and some light refreshments! |
| 15 October 2025 | MG Foyer 3.45pm-4.15pm | Relax before class with a cup of tea or coffee. |
| 20 October 2025 | Costa Coffee, 1st floor, Library 11am - 11.30am | Come along for a catch up with the ISAS team and join your classmates for some tea/coffee and biscuits. |
| 22 October 2025 | MG Foyer 3.45pm-4.15pm | Join us for a cuppa! |
| 24 October 2025 | Giants Causeway Trip If you missed this trip in September, this is another chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can book your seat on the bus through our online store. | |
| 27 October 2025 | Library Exhibition Area, Ground Floor, 11am - 11.30am | Fancy a cup or tea or coffee and some light refreshments? Then come along to our Halloween Coffee & Chat. |
| 29 October 2025 | MG Foyer 3.45pm-4.15pm | Grab a Halloween coffee and a snack before class. See you there! |
| 3 November 2025 | Library Exhibition Area, Ground Floor, 12.00pm-12.30pm | Pop in at lunchtime, grab a cuppa and catch-up with the team. |
| 5 November 2025 | MG Foyer, 3.45pm-4.15pm | If you're a bit early for class, make sure you come by to pick up a coffee and say, "Hi". |
| 10 November 2025 | Library Exhibition Area, Ground Floor, 12.00pm-12.30pm | Fancy a cuppa in between classes, then make sure you pop along to the Exhibition Area (behind the issue desk) on the ground floor of the Library. |
| 12 November 2025 | MG Foyer, 3.45pm-4.15pm | An opportunity for a quick catch-up with the team at the same time as a "wee cuppa" and some snacks. |
| 17 November 2025 | Library Exhibition Area, Ground Floor, 12.00pm-12.30pm | Make sure you pop in and grab a coffee. |
| 19 November 2025 | MG Foyer, 3.45pm-4.15pm | Why not come along and grab a coffee and snack before class. |
| 24 November 2025 | Library Exhibition Area, Ground Floor, 12.00pm-12.30pm | A nice wee break from class and an opportunity to catch-up with the team over a cuppa. |
| 26 November 2025 | MG Foyer, 3.45pm-4.15pm | A quick catch-up and cuppa before class? |
| 1 December 2025 | Library Exhibition Area, Ground Floor, 12.00pm-12.30pm | Why not pop in during your break from class, grab a cuppa and say, "Hi". |
| 3 December 2025 | MI022 | Christmas Party! Watch this space for more information. |
| 8 December 2025 | Library Exhibition Area, Ground Floor, 12.00pm-12.30pm | Final UUBS Coffee & Chat for this semester - please come along for some festive cheer! |
| 10 December 2025 | MG Foyer, 3.45pm-4.15pm | Final Data Science Coffee & Chat for this semester - please come along for some festive cheer! |
