Unlock a world of opportunities at City. Whether you're looking to make new friends, learn new skills, advance in your career or get involved with our vibrant sports community, you have come to the right place.
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ExperienceCity
ExperienceCity is your one-stop shop for developing beyond academic skills while having fun and meeting new people.
Right from the beginning of your journey at City, it's a great way to make a difference and find part-time work. You can filter activities according to your interests from the following areas:
- Meet other students
- Get business experience
- Make a difference
- Represent City
- Develop skills
- Meet employers
- Get paid work
The activities you'll get involved in will boost your confidence and CV, so get ready to impress your future employer with your achievements.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the London community, build your work experience and to make new friends.
You can check out the volunteering opportunities available on the City Volunteering website and book your spot to attend the Volunteering Fair on Monday 16 October, 1pm-4pm in the Pavilion. Lots of organisations will be there and there will be something for everyone!
You can also book a one-to-one appointment to discuss all things volunteering and join the volunteering mailing list to receive monthly newsletters with the updates on the latest volunteering opportunities.
The team will be running an introduction to volunteering with bulb planting on Wednesday 27 September, 12pm-1.30pm (C304, Tait Building). The bulbs will be distributed to local residents so they can enjoy watching their flowers grow. Find out more and sign up.
If you have any questions about volunteering, you can email the City Volunteering team.
Language Opportunities
Whether it’s a foreign language you’ve learnt before or one you’ve never studied, you can register for one of City's free language courses.
You can apply to study French, German or Spanish at beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels, Russian and Mandarin are available for beginners and you can study Arabic at beginner and lower intermediate levels.
If you’re applying for a language higher than beginner level, you’ll need to complete a diagnostic test.
Spaces on the courses are always in high demand and are allocated through a lottery system for fairness. Sessions run in groups on either Tuesdays or Thursdays from 4pm – 6pm.
The registration process for the Language courses is now live - apply before 1pm on Friday 29th September 2023 through the online form.
For more information, head to the Student Hub or the Centre for Languages page.
Sustainability
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You can also get involved with sustainability at City – attend beekeeping and gardening sessions during the warmer months as well as workshops, conferences, and hackathons throughout the year.
The Sustainability team are going to lead on several sessions across Welcome which you can check out on our Welcome Events page.
Sports
Discover the world of sports at City!
CitySport Gym
Grab a gym membership for just £60 a year, starting from Monday 2 October. Enjoy unlimited access to the well-equipped gym and fitness classes. For dance, yoga, boot camp, spin, and more, add a £10 monthly top-up.
Social sport with CityActive
CityActive, managed by the SU, offers badminton, basketball, volleyball, futsal, table tennis, and kho kho sessions. Book your spot and experience the fun alone or with friends during Welcome Week or starting Monday 2 October.
The Wolfpack
For competitive athletes, the University's Sports Clubs (The Wolfpack), boast 25 teams competing in BUCS and LUSL leagues. Trials will take place from Monday 25 September to Sunday 1 October.
Don't miss City’s Sport and Wellbeing Fair on Tuesday 26 September at CitySport from 11.00am - 4.00 pm and sample the very best in sport, fitness and wellbeing at City!
For more information, check Student Hub and CitySport's website.
