Global Lounge @ The Nook
A relaxed weekly drop-in space every Wednesday where students can meet new people, enjoy snacks and conversation, and connect across cultures at The Nook.
Whether you’re new to campus, feeling a little shy, or simply curious about other cultures, everyone is welcome.
About the Global Lounge
The Global Lounge is a friendly, drop-in space designed to help students meet new people, spark conversations, and build a sense of belonging at Warwick.
The Lounge brings together home and international students in a relaxed environment with free drinks, snacks, and guided ice-breaker activities.
Who is it for?
The Global Lounge is perfect for students who:
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Want to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds
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Prefer low-pressure, friendly social spaces
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Are interested in conversation, culture, or language exchange
What to expect
Each session includes:
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Free drinks and snacks
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Casual conversations with students from around the world
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Guided ice-breaker activities to help everyone feel at ease
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A main activity or theme
Join us every Wednesday from 2–4pm at the Nook throughout term time.
Upcoming events for Term 3
Coffee, Chat & Connect
Having coffee and making new friendships, cultural curiosity, language and experience exchange. (29 April 2026)
Study, Solve & Connect
For those struggling to study alone or keen to discuss problems in groups, join us of great company and snacks (6th May 2026)
Walk, Talk & De-Stress
Time to catch your breath, take a break from exams and go on a long walk (13th May)
Let's Pause and Meditate!
Time to catch your breath, take a break from exams and go on a long walk (13 May 2026)
Study, Solve & Connect
For those struggling to study alone or keen to discuss problems in groups, join us of great company and snacks (27th May 2026)
Post Cards & Crafts
Let your dearest ones know you miss them by decorating and creating sophisticated post cards (3rd June 2026)
Origami Workshop
Curious about the art of Origami? Drop in to learn all about it! (10th June 2026)
Cookie Decoration
Come enjoy and decorate some end-of-Term cookies (17th June 2026)
Treasure Hunt
Get to know campus better and spend time outside with friends (24th June 2026)
End of term Strawberry Fest
Finish off Term 3 in a summer-y mood by decorating strawberries with us! (1st July 2026)
Past Events
Collage Art & Vision Board
A New Year has started: share your visions for this term (Term 2 Week 1)
Coffee & English Mixer
Relax, have some coffee and practice to hone your English-speaking skills (Term 2 Week 2)
Quizzes & Snacks
Join us for quizzes on all topics imaginable and snacks (Term 2 Week 3)
Let's celebrate Carnival
A great opportunity to craft your own Venetian styled carnival masks (Term 2 Week 4)
Valentines Day: Card for your loved ones
Design cards for those you cherish the most, bring them along if you want (Term 2 Week 5)
Lunar New Year Celebration: Hanfu and Chinese Paper Cutting
In Collaboration with CSSA: Join us for celebration and learn Chinese paper cutting skills, with snacks (Term 2 Week 6)
Shape your own Pasta!
Shape and take home your own pasta from home-made dough! (Term 2 Week 7)
Lantern Festival: Create your own lantern
Design your very own lantern with us (Term 2 Week 8)
Mother's Day: Crafting cards and roses
Bringing joy to our own mothers with hand-made cards and roses (Term 2 Week 9)
Celebrating Eid Together!
Bring along your friends for an end-of-term celebration of Eid! (Term 2 Week 10)
