Welcome Mixer
10 September 2024
You're invited! Join us in Bath (at Newton Park or Locksbrook) for a chance to meet other mature students and to learn more about how the University can support you throughout your journey with us.
Welcome to BSU!
As a mature student, you are valued for your unique skill set that you bring, your determination and motivation to study, your greater understanding of yourself and everything in between.
We’d like to support you by providing tailored opportunities to meet others from similar backgrounds, hence why you’ve been invited to our Mature Student Welcome Mixer!
Have you signed up yet?
If you haven’t already signed up to our Welcome Mixer, it's not too late! You can sign up or update your preferences by clicking on the button below.
Programme for Tuesday 10 September 2024
- Newton Park Campus: 11am–3pm. See the full programme of events.
- Locksbrook Campus: 5pm–7.30pm. See the full programme of events.
All BSU students who have been invited to these events are welcome to sign up to either the AM or PM sessions.
Please note: The AM session is designed for students entering university for the first time, so may not be as relevant to you if you are in your second or third year.
Dietary requirements
If you're attending our Welcome Mixer, please ensure that you have let us know your dietary requirements. Although every care is taken when preparing food, we are unable to guarantee an environment completely free from allergens.
Parking on campus
Newton Park
If you would like to use your own car to travel to Newton Park Campus (BA2 9BN) please feel free to do so. Parking permits are not required and you can park for free in any space (so long as it is not reserved) as we have switched off the ANPR system for the day.
However, please make sure that if you are using a disabled parking bay, to display your blue badge so as not to receive a parking fine.
Locksbrook
Parking at Locksbrook Campus (BA1 3EL) is free for the day, however spaces may be limited. There is on street parking available to students should they wish to drive and park nearby.
Public transport links
Buses
There are direct buses available to Newton Park and Locksbrook. Please refer to the First Bus website and check timetables before you travel.
You usually can catch the U5 bus from the city centre. From the bus station, it takes approximately 15 minutes to get to Locksbrook Road (stop off at Lidl) and 25 minutes to reach Newton Park.
For more information on travelling to BSU, please refer to our Parking Terms and Conditions.
Bookmark our interactive campus mapWelcome FAQs
When do I get my timetable?
You’ll likely receive your timetable in the second week of September. Please remember that we have over 8,000 students at BSU, so it does take us a little while to organise student (and staff) timetables. The Timetabling team will try their best to send through your timetable as soon as possible.
How do I get my BSU email address and collect my ID card?
Please see our common FAQs related to enrolling at BSU.
Where can I find support in person at BSU?
You can speak to different services on-site at either Newton Park or Locksbrook if you feel you need in-person support. Find out more about the Student Hub.
Can I get a parking permit?
Find out more about parking permits and transport at BSU.
Upcoming events
This year, Welcome Week takes place 23–27 September 2024.
There will many opportunities for you to make friends, take part in social activities and get freebies as well! Find out more about Welcome Week activities.
The Students' Union will be running a social for mature and commuter students on Tuesday 24 September from 10am–12pm at the SU. Get to know fellow students over a shared breakfast and coffee or tea!
Welcome Week 2024
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about these events, please email our UKSRO Outreach Team via ap@bathspa.ac.uk.
For information about accessibility on-campus, please view our accessibility guides (linked below) or contact Student Wellbeing Services.