i-Buddies new arrivals
Applications for our i-Buddies befriending scheme are currently open for students who have started courses at Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Leicester in autumn 2026.
How does it work?
- When you are enrolled on your course at Æß²ÊÖ±²¥, you will be sent details of the scheme and an application form
- If you're offered a place on the scheme, we will match you with a Buddy group, which includes at least one existing Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ student
- Your Buddy will contact you at the start of the new term so you can start getting to know them
- Your Buddy will keep in contact with you during your first term through meeting up or chatting online – whatever suits you best. For the scheme to work, you'll need to be active and respond to your buddies
- You will also be invited to attend official i-Buddies events, such as on-campus activities and trips including bonfire night and ice-skating
- The scheme runs for one term only, but many Buddies become friends and choose to stay in contact
- We have a limited number of Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Buddies available and there is often a waiting list; once the scheme is full we may not be able to accept further students.
How do I apply?
To apply for a place on i-Buddies, please before Thursday 15 October. You must register as a student before completing the form, as you'll need to use your University email address (PXXXXXXX@my365.dmu.ac.uk) to access it.
Please note that i-Buddies places are limited; we may close applications early if the available places fill up before the 15 October deadline.
The i-Buddies scheme is optional – you don’t have to take part if you don’t want to.