student activities and events guide 2015/16

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Student Activities and Events Guide

2015/16

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Freshers

Freshers’

FairFriday 11 September 2015Tuke Lawn Marquee11:00-15:00

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Welcome to the Regent’s University London Student Activities and Events Guide 2015-16. Studying in London means that you have a fantastic array of opportunities on your doorstep and beyond, offering a rich extension to your studies.

This companion will bring these opportunities to life and help you plan what we hope is a truly a memorable academic year for you. You will find here a range of sports and fitness activities, day and weekend trips, and things to do in London during the academic year. The range of activities is assembled with feedback from existing and past students, so we believe this is the go-to guide to find out what’s going on at Regent’s this year.

The guide is split into three sections: events and activities, sport and fitness and Student Union activities and events. Within each are details of complementary and paid activities exclusive to Regent’s students. With so many fun, enriching and inspiring prospects listed in the following pages, you will not be stuck for something to do in your spare time.

It’s also worth noting that exact times listed within this guide may be subject to change, so please check before booking. Some of the trips and activities in this guide must be booked in advance, so please visit the Regent’s online store, where you’ll receive a booking itinerary by e-mail that gives you the full schedule for the day of the activity you have chosen. store.regents.ac.uk

The Student Engagement team are really looking forward to meeting you this year, so if you would like to find out more about a particular activity please do call in to see us in Acland Lounge 1 (AL1), where we will be more than happy to assist.

You can also find Student Services on Facebook and keep up to date with new activities and key information essentials from across the Student Services department. To follow us visit: www.facebook.com/rulstudentservices

Best wishes

Mark Gillespie Student Engagement Manager

André Fernández Sports Development Officer

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Events and activitiesCity tours and attractions ................................................................................................................................ 4Theatre nights ..................................................................................................................................................... 6Day trips ................................................................................................................................................................ 7Weekends away ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Sport and fitnessFitness ................................................................................................................................................................... 10Sport ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Student UnionStudent representation .................................................................................................................................... 14Student Union events 2015 ............................................................................................................................ 15

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Events and activities

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To book for any of the activities below, visit store.regents.ac.uk

n London Panoramic Coach Tour

Saturday 29 August 2015, 13:30 – 17:00Saturday 16 January 2016, 13:30 – 17:00Price: £16.50 per person

Start by getting your bearings! Enhance your knowledge of London as we take you on a guided coach tour that encompasses all of London’s most famous landmarks, including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Hear the fascinating stories of these historic buildings, as well as stories of all the places in between. And of course, this is a great chance to get all those London photos! Includes the services of a Blue Badge guide

n Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

Thursday 3 September 2015, 18:30 – 21:00Thursday 22 January 2016, 18:30 – 21:00Price: £10 per person

Follow the trail of the world’s first, and most infamous, serial killer, on his old ‘slashing’ ground - the East End of London. Step back in time to autumn 1888, to murky fogs and creepy, gas-lit alleyways. Your guide will track the murders and sift through the evidence in a case that terrorised London, baffled the Victorian police, and has fascinated people around the world for decades. Includes the services of a Blue Badge guide

n Hidden Pubs of London Walking Tour

Friday 2 October 2015, 19:00 – lateSunday 8 March 2015, 19:00 – latePrice: £10 per person

Welcome to cheek-by-jowl, higgledy-piggledy, quintessential London. Our course is set by the best old pubs in town as we explore back alleys and secluded courtyards to find pubs that are, as every English pub should be, a solace and delight! Includes the services of a Blue Badge guide

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5 n Edgy East End and Street Art Walking Tour

Friday 9 October 2015Friday 29 January 2016Price: £10 per person

Looking for a tour that is a little less Prince William and a little more off the beaten track? The alternative London tour takes you to London’s edgy East End, a melting pot of cultures, food, and street art. Explore Shoreditch, Spitalfields and Brick Lane, with its fragrant curries as well as the best salt-beef bagels in London. A riot of colour and cultures, this is also the vibrant centre of East End street art, where artists like Banksy, Roa and Shepherd Fairey made themselves - and street art - famous. Includes the services of a Blue Badge guide

n Wembley Stadium Tour

Saturday 10 October 2015Saturday 9 April 2016Price: £12.50 per person

The iconic ‘home of English football’ is the historic setting for some of the UK’s and the world’s most memorable sporting moments. A theatre of spectacle, Wembley Stadium is a must-see to feel the atmosphere, history, and significance of this cauldron of drama. From World Cup, Champions League, and FA Cup finals, to Live Aid, WWE, NFL and the biggest stars performing sell-out tours, Wembley has seen it all.

n Houses of Parliament Tour

Saturday 7 November 2015Saturday 16 April 2016Price: £24 per person

For over 900 years Westminster Palace has been the power centre of the United Kingdom. Located yards from Whitehall and 10 Downing Street, this visit includes a guided tour of the House of Lords and the House of Commons, including visits to Westminster Hall, the Queen’s robing room, central lobby and St Stephen’s Hall.

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To book for any of the theatre nights below, visit store.regents.ac.uk

n Wicked (Apollo Theatre, Victoria)

Wednesday 6 September, 19:00 – 23:00Wednesday 3 February 2016, 19:00 – 23:00Price: £28 per person

Ding-dong the witch is dead! You know the song, but do you know the real story behind the Wicked Witch of the West? Wicked, the prequel to The Wizard of Oz, is the untold story of the witches of Oz and how one became good, and the other…wicked. With incredibly moving songs and breathtaking sets, Wicked transports audiences to a spectacular fantasy world of wizardry and witchcraft. A world that defies belief (and gravity)! Includes theatre tickets and best available seats

n Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s Theatre, Trafalgar Square)

Wednesday 23 September 2015, 19:00 – 23:00Wednesday 10 February 2016, 19:00 – 23:00Price: £35 per person

Far beneath the magnificent Paris Opera House lives the Phantom of the Opera, lurking sinisterly in the wings and terrorising the opera company in a vain attempt to seduce the woman he loves. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production, now in its 27th year, continues to weave its magical spell with a mesmerising score, jaw-dropping scenery and breath-taking special effects. Get swept away by Phantom and the ‘music of the night’.Includes theatre tickets and best available seats

n The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre, Covent Garden)

Wednesday 30 September 2015Wednesday 17 February 2016Price: £40 per person

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, this spectacular production tells the story of Simba and his epic journey from wide-eyed cub to majestic King of the Pridelands. With stunning effects, amazing puppets and enchanting songs by Elton John, The Lion King combines awe-inspiring spectacle with imaginative sets in a powerful and moving story of courage and self-belief. Includes theatre tickets and best available seats

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To book any of the trips below, visit store.regents.ac.uk

n Brighton by Rail

Saturday 19 September 2015, 08:30 – 18:00Saturday 6 February 2016, 08:30 – 18:00Price: £37.50 per person

Visit Britain’s first seaside resort! Brighton has it all: the excitement of the city and the fun of a seaside town. You will visit the Prince Regent’s fantastically flamboyant Royal Pavilion - Britain’s Taj Mahal - with its minarets and Chinese dragons. Afterwards, enjoy free time on the Festival Pier funfair, explore the promenade and Brighton’s higgledy, piggledy lanes. Then relax and treat yourself to the best seaside fish and chips on Brighton’s famous pebble beach.Includes the services of Blue Badge guide, rail transport and entry to Brighton Pavilion

n Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip

Saturday 26 September 2015, 08:30 – 18:00Saturday 13th February 2016, 08:30 – 18:00Price: £59 per person

This day combines Bath - a beautiful, golden-hued city that will take your breath away - with Stonehenge. In Bath drink the healing waters, visit the Roman Baths and enjoy stories of Jane Austen and Georgian high society. At Stonehenge your guide will separate fact from fiction and myth from reality as you gaze upon these mysterious stones. Magic, mysticism, and even the legend of King Arthur, all form part of the story of this magical place, a 5,000-year-old World Heritage Site. Includes the services of a Blue Badge Guide and entrance to the Stonehenge heritage site

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To book any of the excursions below, visit store.regents.ac.uk

n Scotland and the Highlands Weekend

Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 2015, 07:00 Fri – 23:00 SunFriday 19 to Sunday 21 February 2016, 07:00 Fri – 23:00 SunPrice: £280 per person

Travel by train to Edinburgh, walk the famous Royal Mile and enjoy a free evening in Edinburgh. Then on to the Highlands! Visit Stirling Castle for stories of Braveheart and admire the craggy landscapes of Glencoe and Rannach Moor. Stop at Loch Ness for a brief encounter with the elusive monster. On Sunday, visit the site of the last Highland Charge, Culloden and the lovely Hermitage for a wooded walk with waterfalls and salmon leap before your return to London.Includes round-trip rail transport to Edinburgh, coach transport to the Highlands, two nights’ hostel accommodation with breakfast, full-time tour manager (Blue Badge guide) and entrances to Stirling Castle and Clansmen Centre

n The Paris Weekend

Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2015, 05:30 Fri – 22:00 SunFriday 11 to Sunday 13 March 2016, 05:30 Fri – 22:00 SunPrice: £260

Travel by Eurostar to one of the most romantic cities in the world! On arrival enjoy a sightseeing tour including the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysees. Saturday, it’s the Île de la Cité and Notre Dame before cruising down the River Seine. The final day offers a walking tour of Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. In your free time, explore Pere Lachaise cemetery, or visit the Musée D’Orsay for the best collection of Impressionist paintings in the world. Includes round-trip Eurostar return to Paris, two nights’ hotel accommodation, full-time tour manager, sightseeing tour, boat cruise and walking tours of Ile de la Cité and Montmartre. Please ensure you have an appropriate visa for travel outside the United Kingdom while you are studying in the UK

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n Gym membership

Keep fit, enhance your wellbeing, and make new friends by joining the University’s gym partners, Regent’s Place Health Club.

Located just 10 minutes’ walk through Regent’s Park, the Regent’s Place Health Club, based on Triton Square, offers students and staff exclusive membership packages and an industry-leading fitness experience that is value for money.

Regent’s Place gym membership prices start at just £29 per month and members can take advantage of an expansive gym consisting of cardiovascular, resistance and functional training zones featuring cutting-edge equipment alongside tried-and-tested favourites.

Experienced personal trainers and the fitness team will inspire and motivate you, with both private training sessions and over 90 inclusive, energetic studio classes to choose from.

Regent’s Place Health Club is offering students and staff guided tours and inductions of the gym on Triton Square. To arrange a call back from a member of the team and begin your journey to fitness and health, please e-mail [email protected]

n Fitness classes

You can also keep fit on campus by joining our range of student fitness classes. If you are looking for something fun, fat-burning, stimulating or all-inclusive, we have a class suitable for you.

Our welcoming fitness classes are delivered by qualified instructors who will encourage, challenge and support you to achieve your fitness goals this academic year. In autumn 2015 and spring 2016, you can choose one or all of the early-evening classes on offer.

Fitness classes cost from just £24 per 8-week programme and you can book now online through the University’s online store: store.regents.ac.uk

Fitness

MONDAY 6PM - 7PM REGENT’S CAMPUS

YOGA (MIND AND BODY) (£30 for 8 weeks)Yoga is formulated to achieve and maintain balance which is done though exercise, breathing and medita-tion. Yoga exercise improves circulation, stimulate the abdominal organs and strengthen the body.

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

Book your place now at http://store.regents.ac.uk

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HOSTED BY SPORT AND FITNESS WITH THE REGENTS PLACE HEALTH CLUB

TUESDAY 6PM - 7PM REGENT’S CAMPUS

HIIT (HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING) (CARDIO AND RESISTANCE) FOLLOWED BY STRETCH (MIND AND BODY) (£28 for 8 weeks)A circuit based high intensity short duration class, followed by...

A class which will develop strength and flexibility, improves muscle tone, posture, coordination and relieves stress with conditioning exercises, gentle stretching and strengthening techniques.

WEDNESDAY 6PM - 7PM MARYLEBONE CAMPUS

DANCE FIT (CARDIO) (£28 for 8 weeks)Street, hip hop, funky, jazz dance class to have your heart pumping while burning off those calories to the latest chart hits.

THURSDAY 6.15PM - 7PM REGENT’S CAMPUS

BOX FIT (CARDIO AND RESISTANCE) (£24 for 8 weeks)Cardio and resistance –A fun, interactive boxing class with pad and core work.

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n Competitive sport

Do you take sport seriously? Now you can join one of the University’s competitive sports teams and compete in regional and national competitions, representing Regent’s University London.

If you are a prospective player, please register at Fresher’s Fair to join trials for the men’s football, men’s basketball, mixed tennis and mixed polo teams.

Regent’s teams are trained by qualified sports coaches at quality training venues, both on campus and in other locations across London. Our football, basketball and tennis teams compete in regional competitions against other universities. Your team’s fixtures will take place on Saturday afternoons (or Monday evenings for tennis) and you will train as individual teams during the week at carefully selected facilities across London.

Regent’s is an associate member of British University and Colleges Sports, which is a student-sport-focused organisation with over 300 members. The University is also affiliated to the London FA, England Basketball, the Schools and University Polo Association and the Lawn Tennis Association.

If you’d like to join a sports team, register your interest at Freshers’ Fair (Sept 2015 and Jan 2016) or call into Acland Lounge 1 (AL1) to give us your details and find out more about sport at Regent’s.

n Complementary sport on campus

Do you love sport and just want to play as much as you can without committing to a full season? Do you love playing a range of different sports to learn new skills, keep fit and meet interesting, like-minded people?

You can join in a range of complementary sports sessions on campus that require no sign up, no cost and no ongoing commitment. Take part simply for pleasure, fitness and to enjoy sport as a satisfying social activity.

Choose from:

› Football (soccer) › Basketball › Tennis › Volleyball › Netball › Frisbee › American football › Touch rugby

If your or your friends’ favourite sport is not listed above, then please tell us and we will try to arrange a session with you in mind.

Multi-use games area

You can hire the University’s sports facilities at no charge by booking the multi-use games area located behind Reid Hall. To book your slot, please e-mail [email protected] with the day, time, sport and number of participants for your session. Use of the multi-use area is prioritised for any organised sport session, fitness activity, scheduled staff session or competitive team training. The maximum time per booking is two hours.

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Student Union

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Student involvement at Regent’s

Regent’s University London exists for students to flourish both academically and socially, and develop the range of skills that will support a successful career. In partnership with the Student Union, the University is committed to exceeding students’ expectations and quality standards. In order to do this Regent’s involves student representatives as members of the important decision-making committees of the University, encouraging them to be actively involved with the inner workings of Regent’s and help to make the key decisions that affect the University and its students.

Why become a student representative?

Becoming a student representative shows others around you that you take the student experience seriously. By becoming a student rep, you learn vital employability skills, such as communication, team-working and project-planning skills. You will be able to use your negotiation and problem-solving skills to influence the decisions made at senior levels by liaising with academics and management and attending committee meetings. Becoming a student rep shows you care enough to take the time out of your studies and other commitments to ensure that your programme is of the highest quality and standards for your fellow students.

What is a student programme representative?

Student representatives act as the voice of Regent’s University London students. They are positioned to give feedback and constructive appraisal of programmes, as well as ideas and suggestions to improve the student experience in Faculties and across the University. Student representatives are elected to present the views of students and act as a conduit between students and the University’s leadership.

How do I become a student representative?

In the days after induction and when your programme begins, a staff member from your Faculty will conduct an election in your cohort. To stand for this election, all you need to do is make the staff member who is running your election aware of your interest. You may be asked to give a short, informal speech to your fellow students, who may also want to ask you why you feel that you should represent them. An election vote will then be conducted within the confines of the cohort. Once the result is announced, and if you have been elected, you will be required to attend a training conference shortly after to prepare you for your role. This will be followed by an invitation to join your programme’s staff and student meeting and your School’s student council.

If you have any enquiries please call into Acland Lounge 1 (AL1), or contact Mark Gillespie, Student Engagement Manager on +44 (0)20 3075 6272 or [email protected]

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n Thursday 10 September - Student Union Welcome Party

n Thursday 24September - Oktoberfest

n Tuesday 29 September - Poker Tournament

n Thursday 8 October - Scandinavian Party

n Tuesday 13 October - Poker Tournament

n Thursday 22 October - Tacos & Tequila

n Thursday 29 October - Haunted Halloween (Cirque Pre-party)

n Thursday 12 November - Student Bar Olympics

n Thursday 26 November - Tacos & Tequila

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Student Union events

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Events may be subject to change

Every penny goes to help students

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Every penny goes to help students

Buy your NUS extra card at:

That’s only £1 a month!

£12 for 12 monthsnus.org.uk/extraDetails correct at time of printing (July 2015). Visit nus.org.uk/extra for terms and condtitions.

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