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Lighting our campus Christmas tree - special event!

Posted on behalf of: Estates Team

Last updated: Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Kick off the festive season with us on Tuesday 2 December in Library Square!

From 4:30pm Christmassy refreshments will be on sale, including hot chocolate, mulled wine, mince pies, empanadas and Christmas confectionary, then stick around for live carols from the Uni’s Chamber Choir and the big tree lighting countdown at 5:30pm.

What’s happening:

4:30pm: Music starts, hot drink and food van opens
5:30pm: Countdown to the big switch-on
5:35pm: Carols & good vibes. Song sheets will be provided.

Bring your friends, wrap up warm, and get into the Christmas spirit!

Big thanks to OCS, Balfour Beatty and Chartwells for sponsoring our campus tree.