You turned up in force to make our Freshers Fairs epic...

Part One was our Active Fair – focussing on sports and more active societies, with a whopping 6,532 students in attendance.  

 Part Two was for Societies, Culture & Special Interest, with 4,219 of you lovely lot stopping by for a visit!  

LUSU Freshers’ Fair 2026 is officially open! Join us on Wednesday and Thursday of Freshers’ Week and discover all that Lancaster has to offer!

Congratulations – you’ve made it!   
 
The summer break is over, your bags are (mostly) unpacked and you’re beginning to find your feet in Lancaster – and the week we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Welcome to your 2026 Welcome Week. Whether it’s your first, second or tenth one in Lancaster, we’re here as your Students’ Union to welcome you back and help you get stuck into everything that’s on offer as a Lancaster student.  

Welcome Week is your chance to find your people, try something new and discover everything that’s available to you as a Lancaster student. From clubs and societies to college events, free breakfasts and nights at The Sugarhouse, there’s plenty happening across campus and beyond. Here’s what’s coming up this week from your Students’ Union. 

Protect your money and personal details by only accessing official events and accounts provided by your University and Students’ Union.

We want all Lancaster University students to be safe – and for new students that starts even before you arrive.

Over the summer, you may come across ‘Freshers’ social profiles, group chats and link trees that promise they’re ‘100% official’ and that their events are nearly sold out – but they may not be what they seem.

Don’t risk sharing personal details with unofficial accounts or giving away your money for events that may not take place. Instead, follow the simple tips below and make sure that in the run up to Welcome Week, you connect to official University and Students’ Union (LUSU) accounts.