Welcome Week this year will run from - Monday 28th September - Sunday 4th October 2026.
New to the university, or want an active refresher? Ensure you take advantage of all the events taking place during Welcome Week. We even host additional events before Welcome Week for early arrival students, and some continue beyond into October.
Visit CitySport
Free Gym Access - Try the brand new CitySport FREE from Monday 28th September to Sunday 11th October. All you need to do is download the CitySport app and add the CSG Student Pay As You Go membership to your account. Then, simply bring your CSG Student Card and experience everything the refurbished gym has to offer.
CitySport will also be hosting group facility tours throughout Welcome Week and the first week of term to show you our fantastic building, highlight all activities available, and answer any of your questions.
All Welcome Events
Sport and Wellness staff will be representing CitySport at the following events. Ensure you come say hi to find out more about our programmes, access discounted offers, and take part in activities, with prizes on offer!
Day | Event | Location | Description |
| Saturday 19th September - Sunday 4th October | CitySport Tours | CitySport | CitySport will be running tours of the facility every 30 minutes - on the hour and every half hour - between 10.00-18.30. |
| Saturday 26th September - 10.00-15.00 | International Student Welcome | CitySport | CitySport will be offering free Gym access from 12.00-17.00 and some free sports activities from 14.00-17.00 in the Sports Hall. These include - Badminton, Cornhole, Jazzminton and Basketball. |
Monday 28th September - 09.00-17.00 | Freshers Fair | University Building, Pavilion | Come say hello as you wonder around all the stalls during the Freshers Fair. We will have time-limited offers for you! |
Wednesday 30th September - 11.00-15.00 | Sport in the Square | Northampton Square | Join us, at the SU's event, and a range of sport and fitness activities, in Northampton Square. |
Wednesday 30th September - 07.00-22.00 | CitySport Open Day | CitySport | CitySport will run free Badminton, Basketball, Table Tennis and Pickleball sessions. A Basketball shootout, Cornhole and Space Hopper balance challenge, will also be available to complete in! We will be enabling free gym access, and provide a several free group exercise classes throughout the day. Check out the full timetable below and book all sessions via the CitySport app.
Simply ensure you have downloaded the CitySport app and have added the CSG Student Pay As You Go membership to your account. In order to book onto the free activities listed above follow this path on the app - 'Make a Booking', 'Sport Sessions' or 'Fitness' and then book the relevant session slot. |
| Monday 28th September - Sunday 11th October | CitySport Free Gym | CitySport | Access the new gym for free for 2 weeks. Just ensure you have downloaded the CitySport app and have the relevant CSG Pay As You Go membership. |
Please ensure you dress appropriately for any activities that you are taking part in.