Events in September

Forthcoming Events

Wed 3rd September

Visit to Goldsmiths Hall with Richard Reid, Warden: 4pm - 7pm; Departs LH Reception for the City of London- Selection Needed; THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED BY RANDOM SELECTION, WITH A WAITING LIST

Welcome Period: Orientation: 6pm - 8pm; LH LCR; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Cuban Salsa Class: 8pm - 9pm; Coal Drops, Yard, Stable Street, N1C 4LW; Every Wednesday until the 25th of October 2025! Enjoy free social dancing from 8pm outdoors in Kings Cross - walking distance from Goodenough College, highly suggest bringing a friend with you to be your dance partner!

St. Vincent: 8pm - 11pm; Royal Albert Hall

Thu 4th September

Classic Soundtracks: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Fri 5th September

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College: 5pm - 6pm; Meet at London House Reception; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Argyris Dean's Colloquium on Media Art at Ars Electronica, Linz: 5th September 6pm - 7th September noon; Linz, Austria; THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED WITH A WAITING LIST

Chineke!: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Sat 6th September

Gershwin & Bernstein: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Sun 7th September

Mental Health and Wellbeing: 9:30am - 5pm; It's common to feel frustrated in the long and lonely journey of research. Why not joining this student-led retreat to have a productive and peaceful writing day together?

Goodenough College in-person Welcome Flea Market: 4pm - 8pm; London House Quad; An opportunity to sell and buy clothes, books, accessories, artworks, and household goods. Only 40 spots available, Register here!

Grieg Piano Concerto: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Mon 8th September

A Conversation with Sir Jonathon Porritt at Cumberland Lodge: 4pm - 9:30pm; Departs LH reception for Cumberland Lodge, Berkshire

Welcome Period: Orientation: 6pm - 8pm; LH LCR; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Tue 9th September

Port Talk- Julia Copus (Poet)- On the Fringes of Bloomsbury: Charlotte Mew, Resolute Outsider: 8pm - 9:15pm; Churchill Room

Wed 10th September

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College: 5pm - 6pm; Meet at London House Reception; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Rachmaninov 2nd Symphony: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Cuban Salsa Class: 8pm - 9pm; Coal Drops, Yard, Stable Street, N1C 4LW; Every Wednesday until the 25th of October 2025! Enjoy free social dancing from 8pm outdoors in Kings Cross - walking distance from Goodenough College, highly suggest bringing a friend with you to be your dance partner!

Thu 11th September

Brahms 2nd Symphony: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Fri 12th September

Dean's Colloquium on Autonomy in the Law and Law at the End of Life (KLH Robinson Colloquium): 12th September 4pm - 14th September noon; Venice, Italy; THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED WITH A WAITING LIST

John Wilson Conducts Bernstein and Ravel: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Leavers' Karaoke Night!: 8:30pm - 10:30pm; WGH LCR

Mon 15th September

College Leaving Day: 6am - 10pm; Throughout the College Precincts farewells are said to departing Members

Welcome Period- Dean's Trip- Camden: 1pm - 3pm; Meet at LH Reception; Deasn Trip- Welcome Period- Camden Town

Welcome Period: Orientation: 6pm - 8pm; LH LCR; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Tue 16th September

Welcome Period- Dean's Trip: Trafalgar Square: 1pm - 3pm; Traflagar Square, Meet at LH Reception; Walking Tour from Goodenough College to Trafalgar Square, where you will see some of the City's popular sites and hear about the history of the area

Welcome Period - Welcome Drinks (LH): 8pm - 9pm; LH Large Common Room; A chance to meet College Staff and your fellow Members Members should book to attend ONE event, which will be take place in the following rooms: 24/09 = WGH LCR - 16/09 = LH LCR - 01/10 = WGH LCR

Wed 17th September

Welcome Period- Dean's Trip: City of London 1: 1pm - 3pm; Meet at LH Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip- Tour the City of London

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College: 5pm - 6pm; Meet at London House Reception; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Cuban Salsa Class: 8pm - 9pm; Coal Drops, Yard, Stable Street, N1C 4LW; Every Wednesday until the 25th of October 2025! Enjoy free social dancing from 8pm outdoors in Kings Cross - walking distance from Goodenough College, highly suggest bringing a friend with you to be your dance partner!

Thu 18th September

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: Tate Modern: 9am - noon; Meet at London House Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip-The Tate Modern

An Evening with the DLA Piper Global Fellows: 4pm - 10pm; Departs LH Reception for DLA Piper in the City of London. Selection needed.; Includes a City Perambulation, a Dinner and a Conversation

Fri 19th September

Welcome Period-Deans Trip: National History Museum: 1pm - 3pm; Meet at London House Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip- Tour the National History Museum

Sat 20th September

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College: 5pm - 6pm; Meet at London House Reception; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Beethoven's Ninth: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Sun 21st September

Theatretrain: 5:30pm - 10pm; Royal Albert Hall

Welcome Period - Jazz Night Special: 8:30pm - 10pm; WGH Large Common Room; Join us in the WGH LCR for the infamous Goodenough Jazz Night led by talented GC Alumnus, JP Muir! If you want to get involved, just let him know!

Mon 22nd September

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: St Pauls Cathedral: 9am - noon; Meet at London House Reception; Weclome Period- Deans Trip- Historic St Pauls Cathedral

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: Tower Bridge: 1pm - 3pm; Meet at London House Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip: The iconic Tower Bridge

Welcome Period: Orientation: 6pm - 8pm; LH LCR; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Yalın: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Karaoke Latin Night: 8pm - 10:30pm; WGH LCR; Farewell and Welcome Party, today!

Welcome Period- Sports Drinks: 8pm - 9pm; Enclosed in Invitation

Tue 23rd September

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: The National Gallery: 9am - 11am; Meet at London House Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip-Londons famous National Gallery

Welcome Period: Deans Trip- Regents Park & Primrose Hil: 1pm - 5pm; Meet at London House Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip- See the wonderous views of Regents Park & Primrose Hill

Angham: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Welcome Period - Musicians Drinks (By Invitation Only): 8pm - 10pm; Freddies, London House; The Dean hosts a formal welcome event by invitation for College Musicians. If you are interested in attending, please register your interest. Email invitations will be circulated by The Dean nearer the event date

Wed 24th September

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: Soho: 9am - noon; Meet at London House Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip- The cultural and artistic hub of Soho

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: The Wallace Collection: 1pm - 3pm; Meet at London House Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip-The Wallace Collection Gallery

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College: 5pm - 6pm; Meet at London House Reception; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Symphonic Queen: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Cuban Salsa Class: 8pm - 9pm; Coal Drops, Yard, Stable Street, N1C 4LW; Every Wednesday until the 25th of October 2025! Enjoy free social dancing from 8pm outdoors in Kings Cross - walking distance from Goodenough College, highly suggest bringing a friend with you to be your dance partner!

Welcome Period - Welcome Drinks (WGH): 8pm - 9pm; WGH Large Common Room; A chance to meet College Staff and your fellow Members Members should book to attend ONE event, which will be take place in the following rooms: 24/09 = WGH LCR - 16/09 = LH LCR - 01/10 = WGH LCR

Thu 25th September

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: City of London Trip 2: 9am - noon; Meet at London House Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip: The City of London Second Trip & Tour

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: The British Museum: 1pm - 3pm; Meet at LH Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip- Visit the British Museum

Baxterstorey Food Suppliers Fair: 6pm - 8pm; Great Hall

Fri 26th September

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: Supreme Court: 9am - noon; Meet at London House Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip- Supreme Court

Welcome Period - Boat Party 2025/26: 6:30pm - midnight; Meet at LH Reception; Welcome Period - Goodenough Boat Cruise 2025 along The River Thames. Tickets and further information at the link

Sat 27th September

Welcome Period Event -Meet Thy Neighbour Floor Event: 27th September midnight - 28th September midnight; College Wide; This is a day for you to get together and meet your new neighbours! Plan an event together or just take the initiative and organise it and invite the others. This can be as spontaneous or extravagant as you decide.

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College: 5pm - 6pm; Meet at London House Reception; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Welcome Period: LGBTQ Mixer: 8pm - 9pm; Meet at G Bar- the first 10 cocktails are free!; Welcome Period: LGBTQ Drinks

Sun 28th September

Welcome Period - Opening Anglican Eucharist: 9am - 9:45am; Chapel, London House; Join us in the Chapel for the first Anglican Eucharist of the Term led by College Chaplain Father Christopher

Roman Catholic Mass: 10am - 11am; Chapel; Opening mass of the academic year

Welcome Period - Opening Roman Catholic Mass: 10am - 11am; Chapel, London House; Join us for the first Roman Catholic Mass Service of the Term with College Chaplain, Father Brian

Welcome Period - All in Good Faith - A Ceremony of Inter-Faith Welcome: 5pm - 6pm; London House Quad; Welcome service open to members of the College of all faiths- contact The Dean if you would like to help

Welcome Period: Meet the Members Council: 8pm - 9pm; William Goodenough House Small Common Room; Welcome Period- Meet your Members Council- Learn how they represent your best interests!

Mon 29th September

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: V&A Museum: 9am - noon; V&A Museum, Meet at LH Reception; Deans Trip- Welcome Period-Art & Culture

Welcome Period - Talk on Staying Safe in London: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; London House Churchill Room; Meet our local safety officers. They will give their top tips and practical advice on staying safe in London, what to do in an emergency etc.

Agnes Obel: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Welcome Period: Clubs and Societies Fair: 8pm - 10pm; Great Hall; Welcome Period- Clubs & Societies Fair- Meet your society Organisers.

Tue 30th September

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: Charles Dickens Museum: 8:45am - 11am; Charles Dickens Museum, meet at LH Reception; Welcome Period- Deans Trip- Charles Dickens Museum

Welcome Period- Dean's Trip - Sir John Soane Museum: 1pm - 3pm; Goodenough College, MEET AT LH RECEPTION; Welcome Week Deans Trip- Sir John Soane Museum

Welcome Period: Orientation: 6pm - 8pm; LH LCR; Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at GC. Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members. Orientation is compulsory for all new Members

Sigur Rós: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Royal Albert Hall

Welcome Period: Music & Desserts Concert: 8pm - 10pm; William Goodenough House Large Common Room; Welcome Period Event: Music & Desserts Concert by your fellow Member musicians

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