Welcome to Cambridge! Newcomers and Visiting Scholars help newly arrived scholars and senior University members – along with partners and families – to settle in and have opportunities to meet local people.
It doesn't matter if you're here for a few weeks or a number of years, we'd love to see you.
Tuesday mornings
We hold informal and lively weekly meetings on Tuesday mornings in Full Term, with talks, entertainment and information about Cambridge life, as well as free coffee and biscuits. If you are attached to the University, you and your family are welcome to join us, and equally welcome to stay and enjoy lunch afterwards. Following lunch there is a free walk with our City Guide.
Tuesday mornings became my home from home as I had no college connection.You folks are something special. – Canadian Visiting Scholar
Tuesday morning meeting – just turn up!
10.45 am – 12 noon
University Centre
Granta Place (off Mill Lane).
There are also informal meetings out of Full Term, held in the coffee bar on the top floor of the University Centre.
Other events
In addition to Tuesday morning, we host a full social calendar, from College visits, parties and trips to exhibitions and concerts, and the occasional excursion outside of Cambridge. Click here for full programme details. These events need booking with Julie Darsley: email or phone (01223) 338099.
We also have a book group which meets once a month during Full Term, a craft group which meets every Thursday morning in Full Term at the Community Room in West Cambridge, and a film group.
Free newsletter!
To receive our regular email newsletter with updates on our programme, ticket availability and information about what’s on, please email Julie Darsley. Facebook users will find more information on our Facebook page, ‘University of Cambridge Newcomers and Visiting Scholars’.
