Intercultural Cafe
Come and be a part of our Intercultural Cafe to meet new people, celebrate our different cultures and approaches. Find details of what's planned on your campus below:
Intercultural Cafe Streatham Campus
Join us every Friday for a fun hour of activities and making new friends, a free hot drink and pastry. Last year we had over 5700 visits to cafe. So come and discover a whole new community of friends to connect with!
Term 1 2025
- Streatham Campus: Isca Eats, Cornwall House, Friday 10.00-11.30
(first 100 students only, last entry 11:00)
You don't have to book onto a session, just join in. Please bring your Unicard with you to sign in. Please arrive for the beginning of the session and stay to enjoy it with the group. Places are limited and so please prioritise staying for the whole session. Students and staff are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there.
| Friday 12 December |
Christmas Crafts
Decorate a Christmas ornament or create your very own Christmas card with us.
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| Friday 19 December |
Venue: La Touche Cafe
Board Games Come and join the International Student Experience team for a morning of board games. If you've got a favourite game, why not bring it along and teach it to the group?
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| Friday 26 December Friday 2 January |
no cafe
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| Friday 9 January |
Venue: Isca Eats
Speed Friending: human bingo Worried about starting conversations with classmates and housemates? Come and practice at Intercultural Café with our fun speed friending game.
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| Friday 9 January |
Speed Friending: human bingo
Worried about starting conversations with new classmates and housemates? Come and practice and make some new friends at Intercultural Café with our fun speed friending game.
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| Friday 16 January |
How are you? Small talk confusion in the UK
Come and reflect on how you've experienced and responded to everyday greetings like “How are you?” since arriving in the UK with Jingya Zeng, Lecturer in Economics. Through informal activities and discussion, we’ll explore the cultural meaning behind small talk and share different ways people greet each other across cultures.
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| Friday 23 January |
Burns Night: Celebrate Scotland’s National Poet
Discover the traditions of Burns Night and learn about the life of Robert Burns, Scotland’s beloved poet. Come along and make your own thistle —the national symbol of Scotland.
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| Friday 30 January |
Celebrate National Puzzle Day
Gloomy days deserve a cosy puzzle and a warm drink. Come and spend some time with us tackling fiendish puzzles of all kinds!
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| Friday 6 February |
Easter Vacation Planning
Looking for ideas to make the most of your Easter break? Whether you’re thinking about exploring the UK, visiting new countries, or enjoying a relaxing staycation, we’ll help you plan your ideal getaway.
This session will be hosted by the International Student Advice team. Come along to share your plans, get inspired, and make this Easter vacation unforgettable!
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| Friday 13 February |
Crafts -Chinese Lantern Painting
Join us to celebrate Lunar New Year and paint your very own chinese lantern.
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| Friday 20 February |
The smells of home
Identify the mystery spices. If they remind you of your favourite recipes from home, share them with us. Today we're celebrating Mother Language Day, so why not teach us the recipe name in your language?
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| Friday 27 February |
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History month
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| Friday 6 March |
Celebrate Holi
Join us to learn about Holi, the Festival of Colours, and take part in a colourful craft.
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| Friday 13 March |
Thinking about the future?
Join Joan from the Careers Team looking at our personality types and how that can help us when looking to our next steps. |
| Friday 20 March |
Moving on to Easter
Take the stress out of moving out by planning ahead
The University has many resources to support you moving out of accommodation at the end of term. Talk to the Community Engagement team and Sustainability team on how to get rid of unwanted items efficiently and environmentally friendly.
Take the quiz and win an Easter Egg!!! |
| Friday 27 March |
Easter Fun: Traditions, Treats & Crafts
Join the Christian Chaplaincy team for a fun-filled session exploring Easter traditions, crafting something egg-stra special, and tasting delicious hot cross bun. Whether you're from any faith or none at all, everyone is warmly welcomed.
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| Friday 3 April |
no cafe, Good Friday
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| Friday 10 April |
Venue: La Touche Cafe
Stress-busting
We're now in exam prep so join us in some mindful crafts, colouring and more.
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| Friday 17 April |
Venue: La Touche Cafe
Board Games
Come and join the International Student Experience team for a morning of board games. If you've got a favourite game, why not bring it along and teach it to the group?
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| Friday 24 April |
Venue: La Touche Cafe
Celebrate St George's Day
Share with us your observations of quintessentially English things!
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Intercultural Café Penryn Campus
The Intercultural Café is a chance to meet people, and celebrate different cultures in a relaxed, friendly space.
Students and researchers from across the universities in Cornwall are welcome to join us during term time for a free hot drink and cake, and the chance to meet people from all over the world, and find out more about life in Cornwall.
Let us know you're coming by registering for free through the campus events calendar.
Term 1: 2025
| Friday 19 September | 15:00-17:00pm Lower Stannary |
Join us for a free hot or cold drink, paint your flag on some bunting, and play a friendly social game of Human Bingo to meet new people from around the world! |
| Wednesday 24 September | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Get to know your new home – come and play our Cornish Landmarks memory game and chat about what Cornwall has to offer whilst enjoying a drink and a snack together. Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 1 October | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Join us for a relaxing session where you can paint your own mug to take home. Enjoy a drink, snack and good company whilst you do! Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 8 October | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Unwind with a drink, snack, some Lego building and Mindfulness colouring. Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 15 October | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Join us for a friendly board games session, a drink and a snack. Got a favourite board or card game? Feel free to bring it along! Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 22 October | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Celebrate Diwali with us. Paint diyas and enjoy delicious Indian Sweets and a hot drink from the Stannary. Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 29 October | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Join us to carve some pumpkins for Halloween, share your Hallowe’en traditions, and relax with a drink and some spooky snacks. Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 5 November | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
In honour of Bonfire Night we will be engineering towers from toothpicks and marshmallows! Join us for some silly fun, with a drink and snack. Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 12 November | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Join us for a relaxed cup of tea or coffee and try some origami. Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 19 November | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Celebrate International Students’ Day by making a badge representing your language, culture, hobbies or whatever you like. Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 26 November | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Global traditions and Winter Warmers – share how foods, traditions or habits from your country make winter enjoyable and cozy. Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 3 December | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Make some Christmas cards and decorations, share your winter traditions, and relax with a hot drink and snack. Book your free ticket here |
| Wednesday 10 December | 15:00-16:30pm Lower Stannary |
Staying on campus over the Winter Break? Come and meet others staying on campus and find out about community events which will be happening over the holidays. Book your free ticket here |