Join us at Global Week
Global Week 2025
Global Week is our annual celebration of global culture and international diversity at the University of Portsmouth and within our beautiful City.
Global Week 2025 Programme
All events are free to attend.
Some events are ticketed for capacity reasons. For non-ticketed events, just turn up!
Sunday 16 March
Holi Colour Run - ticketed event *this event will be filmed and photographed*
12.00pm - Gun House Green
Monday 17 March
Global Messages of Goodwill - an art and craft event
11.00am - 3.00pm - University Library
Global Menu - a variety of international dishes
11.30am - 2.00pm - The Hub / The Terrace / Chimes Cafés
Heritage Hub - exhibition
11.00am - 2.00pm - Park Building Exhibition Space
Beyond Borders - panel discussion with students, alumni and staff - ticketed event
4.00pm - 6.00pm - Park Building Café
The Road to Karachi - a presentation from Nadia Arab with drinks and nibbles
5.30pm - Chimes Cafe, University Learning Centre
International Film Screening: Parasite (South Korea) - 2020 Best Picture Oscar winner
6.30pm - 9.00pm - Eldon Building
Tuesday 18 March
Football Fever! - 7-a-side football tournament - *this event will be filmed and photographed* - ticketed event
11.00am - 2.00pm - Langstone Sport Site
Global Messages of Goodwill - an art and craft event
11.00am - 3.00pm - University Library
Portsmouth Central Library Mobile Tuktuk - celebrating global literature
11.00am - 3.00pm - The Plaza
Global Menu - a variety of international dishes
11.30am - 2.00pm - The Hub / The Terrace / Chimes Cafes
Beach Walk - a walk along the seafront
11.30am - 1.00pm - University Chaplaincy
Karen Blackett, Chancellor of UoP - "How having a global mindset shaped my success" - ticketed event
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Richmond Building LT2
International Alumni Tips for UK Career Success - ticketed event
4.00pm - 5.30pm - Careers and Employability Centre
Global Monsters: Film Panel discussion - ticketed event
5.00pm - 6.30pm - Online event
International Film Screening: The Lunchbox (India) - a love story centred around food and human connection
6.30pm - 8.15pm - Eldon Building
Wednesday 19 March
How to succeed in a UK postgraduate degree as an international student - ticketed event
9.30am - 10.30am - Online
Humanities and Social Sciences Global Day - a variety of events celebrating global culture
9.30am - 5.00pm - Park, LRC and St George's Buildings
Summer Mobilities Showcase - discover summer mobility opportunities
9.30am - 12.00pm - Eldon Foyer, Eldon Building
Health Without Borders: A Biomedical Scientist's global tour of human disease
10.00am - 11.00am - St Michael's Building, SM2.07
Showcasing Global Engagement at BAL - exhibition
11.00am - 12.00pm - Richmond Building Atrium
Global Menu - a variety of international dishes
11.30am - 2.00pm - The Hub / The Terrace / Chimes Cafés
International Tea - a quiz and tea
1.00pm - 2.00pm - King Henry Building, Student Room 1.05
Global Bake Off
1.00pm - 2.00pm - Science and Health Faculty Office (Staff Only)
Share Your Experiences: Spirituality and Culture
3.00pm - 4.00pm - Multi-faith Room, Chaplaincy
Portsmouth in the Republic of Guinea - showcasing Portsmouth residents' support of international education
6.00pm - 8.00pm - Eldon Building, W1.10
Iftar - everyone is welcome to this community Iftar where food is provided
6.00pm - University Chaplaincy, St Pauls Road
Thursday 20 March
Global Menu - a variety of international dishes
11.30am - 2.00pm - The Hub / The Terrace / Chimes Cafés
Festival of Cultures - exhibition - *this event will be filmed and photographed*
11.30am - 3.00pm - Ravelin Sports Centre
Solent Language Hub Visit - groups of local school children visiting Festival of Cultures
1.00pm - 2.00pm - Ravelin Sports Centre
Board Games and Lego at Chaplaincy
2.00pm - 4.00pm - Chaplaincy Lounge
Chaplaincy Quiz
4.00pm - 5.00pm - Chaplaincy Lounge
International Film Screening: Atlantique (Senegal) - "Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt - until a miracle reunites them"
5.30pm - 7.30pm - Eldon Building, W1.11
Performance Showcase - performances from across the world - *this event will be filmed and photographed*
6.00pm - 8.00pm - Ravelin Sports Centre
Friday 21 March
Global Menu - a variety of international dishes
11.30am - 2.00pm - The Hub / The Terrace / Chimes Cafés
Chris Lubbe - Nelson Mandela's former bodyguard - In person talk - ticketed event *this event will be filmed and photographed*
1.00pm - 2.00pm - St Michael's Building, SM1.01
ISA x UPSU Global Smartphone Quiz - ticketed event
6.00pm - 8.00pm - Student's Union, Third Space
Saturday 22 March
A Language Learners Dream Day! Cornish - ticketed event
10.00am - 10.55am - Online
A Language Learners Dream Day! Welsh - ticketed event
11.00am - 11.55am - Online
A Language Learners Dream Day! Russian - ticketed event
1.00pm - 2.00pm - Online
Global Week 2025 | 15-23 March
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