Global Lounge

Welcome to the Global Lounge

WELCOME TO THE GLOBAL LOUNGE

The Global Lounge is a new student space where you can connect, collaborate, and experience different cultures!

This space will serve as a hub for both international and home students, offering a range of activities, events, and opportunities to engage as a community. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, participate in cultural celebrations, or learn a new language, the Global Lounge is where you’ll find it.

The Global Lounge is situated on the first floor in Fulton House, Singleton Campus.

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What to Expect at the Global Lounge

Language Cafes

Two students chatting in a cafe over a coffee

Practice new languages in a relaxed setting with our friendly Language Leaders, who’ll guide conversations and teach you useful phrases.

You could learn some handy conversation starters in Welsh, French, Spanish, Chinese and more...

Cultural events and celebrations Social and networking opportunities Comfortable Spaces

Launch Day 2025 photos

What's On in the Global Lounge

Events Timetable

Date	Description
09.09.25	GO! Social: Pub Quiz – Bay Campus Team up to tackle our pub quiz!
10.09.25	GO! Social: Pub Quiz – Singleton Park Campus Team up to tackle our pub quiz!
15.09.25	GO! Social: Meet up Mixer – Gower Meet others going on the trip to Gower and plan your day!
17.09.25	GO! Trip: Gower Come with us to visit some stunning beaches around the Peninsula and get to know the local area that is considered area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
23.09.25	GO! Social: Picnic in the Park We welcome you to join us for an afternoon in Singleton Park. This is a great way to unwind, relax and meet other students. We will also be playing some ice-breaker games!
24.09.25	GO! Walk – Explore Swansea Have a relaxed tour around the city centre of Swansea
25.09.25	GO! Social: Beach on the Bay We welcome you to join us for an afternoon on Crymlyn Burrows. This is a great way to unwind, relax and meet other students. We will also be playing some ice-breaker games!
27.09.25	International Welcome Day – Singleton Park Campus Join us for a day of fun activities and learn about services available to you!
29.09.25	GO! Social: Welcome Breakfast – Singleton Park Campus Join us for a free hot drink and pastry/fruit before starting your lectures!
01.10.25	GO! Walk – Explore Swansea Have a relaxed tour around the city centre of Swansea
01.10.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge
02.10.25	GO! Social: Meet-Up Mixer – Cardiff by Train
04.09.25	GO! Trip: Cardiff by Train - Come with us on a train ride to Wales’ capital! It's a great way to learn how to catch a train from Swansea, whilst also getting the chance to explore Cardiff.
06.10.25	GO! Social: Welcome Breakfast – Bay Campus Join us for a free hot drink and pastry/fruit before starting your lectures!
08.10.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge
11.10.25	International Welcome Day – Bay Campus Join us for a day of fun activities and learn about services available to you!
13.10.25	GO! Social: Arts and Crafts Join us for a family friendly relaxing session of arts and crafts in Bay Campus
14.10.25	GO! Eat: Desi Swaag Join us for authentic Indian street food meal at Desi Swaag!
15.10.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge
16.10.25	GO! Social: Coffee and Chat Join the GO! Team in Park Campus to ask questions about Swansea University and living in the UK!
20.10.25	GO! Social: Arts and Crafts Join us for a family friendly relaxing session of arts and crafts in Park Campus
21.10.25	GO! Social: Diwali Prepare for your Diwali celebrations with crafts, henna, music and snacks!
22.10.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge
23.10.25	GO Social: Coffee and Chat Join the GO! Team in Bay Campus to ask questions about Swansea University and living in the UK!
27.10.25	GO! Social: Pumpkin Carving Bring your pumpkin to Park Campus and use our carving tools to be in a chance to win a prize for the best pumpkin!
28.10.25	GO! Social: Pumpkin Carving Bring your pumpkin to Bay Campus and use our carving tools to be in a chance to win a prize for the best pumpkin!
29.10.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge
29.10.25	GO! Social: Meet up Mixer - Bristol Meet others going on the trip to Gower and plan your day!
31.10.25	GO! Trip: Bristol Come with us to a trip to Bristol. It's a city of contrasts and a real kaleidoscope of life. The city is located just a few miles over the English border and has incredibly strong links to South Wales.
05.11.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge

GO! Global - Events timetable

Date	Description
09.09.25	GO! Social: Pub Quiz – Bay Campus Team up to tackle our pub quiz!
10.09.25	GO! Social: Pub Quiz – Singleton Park Campus Team up to tackle our pub quiz!
15.09.25	GO! Social: Meet up Mixer – Gower Meet others going on the trip to Gower and plan your day!
17.09.25	GO! Trip: Gower Come with us to visit some stunning beaches around the Peninsula and get to know the local area that is considered area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
23.09.25	GO! Social: Picnic in the Park We welcome you to join us for an afternoon in Singleton Park. This is a great way to unwind, relax and meet other students. We will also be playing some ice-breaker games!
24.09.25	GO! Walk – Explore Swansea Have a relaxed tour around the city centre of Swansea
25.09.25	GO! Social: Beach on the Bay We welcome you to join us for an afternoon on Crymlyn Burrows. This is a great way to unwind, relax and meet other students. We will also be playing some ice-breaker games!
27.09.25	International Welcome Day – Singleton Park Campus Join us for a day of fun activities and learn about services available to you!
29.09.25	GO! Social: Welcome Breakfast – Singleton Park Campus Join us for a free hot drink and pastry/fruit before starting your lectures!
01.10.25	GO! Walk – Explore Swansea Have a relaxed tour around the city centre of Swansea
01.10.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge
02.10.25	GO! Social: Meet-Up Mixer – Cardiff by Train
04.09.25	GO! Trip: Cardiff by Train - Come with us on a train ride to Wales’ capital! It's a great way to learn how to catch a train from Swansea, whilst also getting the chance to explore Cardiff.
06.10.25	GO! Social: Welcome Breakfast – Bay Campus Join us for a free hot drink and pastry/fruit before starting your lectures!
08.10.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge
11.10.25	International Welcome Day – Bay Campus Join us for a day of fun activities and learn about services available to you!
13.10.25	GO! Social: Arts and Crafts Join us for a family friendly relaxing session of arts and crafts in Bay Campus
14.10.25	GO! Eat: Desi Swaag Join us for authentic Indian street food meal at Desi Swaag!
15.10.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge
16.10.25	GO! Social: Coffee and Chat Join the GO! Team in Park Campus to ask questions about Swansea University and living in the UK!
20.10.25	GO! Social: Arts and Crafts Join us for a family friendly relaxing session of arts and crafts in Park Campus
21.10.25	GO! Social: Diwali Prepare for your Diwali celebrations with crafts, henna, music and snacks!
22.10.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge
23.10.25	GO Social: Coffee and Chat Join the GO! Team in Bay Campus to ask questions about Swansea University and living in the UK!
27.10.25	GO! Social: Pumpkin Carving Bring your pumpkin to Park Campus and use our carving tools to be in a chance to win a prize for the best pumpkin!
28.10.25	GO! Social: Pumpkin Carving Bring your pumpkin to Bay Campus and use our carving tools to be in a chance to win a prize for the best pumpkin!
29.10.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge
29.10.25	GO! Social: Meet up Mixer - Bristol Meet others going on the trip to Gower and plan your day!
31.10.25	GO! Trip: Bristol Come with us to a trip to Bristol. It's a city of contrasts and a real kaleidoscope of life. The city is located just a few miles over the English border and has incredibly strong links to South Wales.
05.11.25	Language Café Fancy learning another language? Learn from fellow students in this relaxed, fun, easy way to learn environment in the Global Lounge

Contact us

If you'd like to get involved. Contact us via email at: gosocial@swansea.ac.uk