Quiet spaces at Luton and Bedford

Luton:

• Level 3 of the Campus centre
• Level 5 of the Library

Bedford:

• Gateway building level 1 & 2 (lounge zones)
• Ground floor group study room in the Library

Whether you are a new or an existing student, you can enjoy adult colouring and games in these spaces if you want to get away from it all during welcome week.

Library audio tours

Explore our Luton and Bedford libraries at a time that suits you! You can listen to an audio tour of your libraries and/or download a booklet for a self-guided tour.

Find out more about Library tours

Freshers’ Fair quiet entry times

Our Freshers' Fair is a key part of our Welcome offering. It's your chance to find out all you need to know about sports, societies, local businesses and university life. There will be a 'quiet' half hour from 10am at both events to create a low stimuli environment.

The Freshers' Fair on Bedford Campus takes place on Tuesday, 17th September 2024 10 am - 3 pm in the Sports Hall.

Quiet entry: 10 - 10:30 am

The Freshers' Fair on Luton Campus takes place on Wednesday, 18th September 2024 10 am - 3 pm in the Campus Centre.

Quiet entry: 10 - 10:30 am

HSS Student Buddy scheme

This year, the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences are offering Student Buddies! The Student Buddy scheme is designed to provide 1:1 support for any new starters who might benefit from additional assistance during Welcome Week. It is available for all students across our HSS Faculty but in particular, learners who identify as having a neurodivergence or an accessibility requirement.

Buddies will be easily identifiable from their T-shirts (which will say ‘HSS Student Buddy’) and will be on site across Luton, Bedford and Aylesbury campuses on various dates during Welcome Week.

HSS Buddy timetable - Aylesbury [DOCX]

HSS Buddy timetable - Bedford [DOCX]

HSS Buddy timetable - Luton [DOCX]

If you would like some buddy support, there are a few ways to make contact:

1. At the Head of School welcome on day 1, you will be able to meet the buddies during the morning session.
2. There will be HSS Student Buddy flyers available which will have the relevant contact information for each School.

Here are some examples of how the HSS Student Buddies can support you:

• Help you find your way around campus.
• Be a friendly face if you are feeling nervous or worried about being somewhere new.
• Take you to a one of the designated Quiet Spaces where you can do some relaxing activities or just sit somewhere a little less busy.
• Talk to you about being a student on campus and help you feel more comfortable with these new surroundings.
• Explain what is happening during the Welcome event and introduce you to other people on your course.

The Buddy Scheme is new for 2024 and we are really delighted to have some wonderful student volunteers to support our new cohorts in Health and Social Sciences.