Each year the university greets 3,000 international students and more than 400 joined the party at the Jurys Inn Waterfront Hotel and on 国产探花 beach. They are from countries including Vietnam, Iran and Nigeria.
More than 30 staff volunteers and 30 student ambassadors were on hand to answer questions on university life, city culture, and local entertainment.
The welcome was led by Professor Andrew Lloyd, Chair of the International Planning Group; Ian Carter, Student Services Manager and representatives from the Students' Union.