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Mature & Commuter Students Speed Friending

Event details

Wednesday 16 September 2026, noon - 3pm

Dorothy's

Tickets

£0.00 (Free Event Ticket)

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This event is a facilitated speed-friending session for mature and commuter students, where participants rotate between short conversations using prompt sheets to help break the ice. The event also includes themed networking zones (e.g. parents, commuters from Great Yarmouth, working students) to help attendees connect with others who share similar experiences.

Free Event tickets available; Walk Ups welcome