1. 11 October 2010 Introduction and Welcome for International Students Simon Gane

2. Support structure For practical advice and social support:  Graduate School – orientation and navigation (Reception Office, 7WR)  International Office – experts in providing support to international students (eg visas)  Students’ Union – student-led support and advice (eg NHS)  Student Funding Office – all financial issues (eg bank accounts)  Language Centre – to address language training needs  Accommodation Office – where to find (and not find) accommodation  Library and computing services  Bristol International Student Centre (www.bisc.org.uk/)www.bisc.org.uk/ – a charity linking international students at Bristol Universities with local people and each other (45WR)  General - www.bris.ac.uk/postgraduates/www.bris.ac.uk/postgraduates/

3. Reception Graduate School 7 Woodland Road Ground floor seminar room 4.45pm – 6.00pm