Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
Location: AUB Campus
Organised by the AUB International team and the vibrant AUB international community, this one-day festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity across our campus. The event brings students together to showcase their countries, heritage, values, and beliefs, fostering unity and mutual appreciation.
With over 700 international students from more than 60 nationalities in 2025, our campus is a truly global community. This festival is our way of ensuring everyone feels welcomed, at home, and celebrated.
The highlight of the event, The Gathering of Nations, features students setting up stands in the courtyard to share what matters most to them and represents their home countries. Participants receive 7Seas Passports, allowing them to “travel” around the campus, explore the various stands, and immerse themselves in the traditions and cultures of different nations.
More information, including a detailed schedule, coming soon.
If you would like to get involved and represent your country during the festival, please complete an application form.
Event schedule
Location: B001 Lecture Theatre
An open screening of the best films from around the world.
Screening schedule and titles will be announced on Instagram.
Location: AUB Courtyard
Collect your 7Seas Passport and take a trip around the world at the AUB Courtyard with various stalls representing countries around the world by international students, including cultural food, art, activities and more (plus a photo booth).
- 12.00–15.00 – Henna by Henna Society, face painting
- 12.30 and 13.30 – Mr Eversely live music
CharmsU Craft Stand – make your own charms, key rings, bracelets and more.
Food offerings include rolled ice cream, waffle lollies, smoothies and Bao bun house.
Location: Arts Bar
International Open Mic with karaoke, music and poems, and an international quiz with a prize for the winning team.
Special 7Seas-themed cocktails and mocktails (at reduced prices).
Free drinks vouchers (for the first 10 participants only).
