We hoped you enjoyed this year’s Freshers Fairs as much as we did!
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!
We hope you found a sport, society or community group that suits you. There were also plenty of local brands, eateries and shops for you to meet, so we hope you collected a generous helping of goodies and freebies!
Did you get a chance to meet our wonderful Advice team, who offer friendly and impartial support; LUSU Green our home for sustainability, The Sugarhouse our student nightclub based in the heart of Lancaster city centre; and all our of wonderful groups that make up your Students’ Union?
We’re always happy for a chat, so if you need anything from us, check out our Instagram @lancastersu and drop us a DM, or visit our Welcome Desk in Bowland Main.
A huge thank you to all who attended to host the event with us, and to all who queued way past Alex Square to get in.
Student Discovery Fairs
If you missed the fairs, or want to speak more in-depth with student groups, don’t worry!
Coming very soon, and brand new for 2026, the Student Group Discovery Fairs give you another opportunity to discover clubs, societies and student groups in a calmer and more focused setting after Welcome Week.
Each fair will run from 4pm to 6pm in the Learning Zone:
Find Your Future: Academic, Careers and Enterprise - Monday 12 October
Find Your Community: Culture, Faith and International - Tuesday 13 October
Find Your Cause: Campaigns, Volunteering and Community - Thursday 15 October
Find Your Team: Sport, Fitness and Active Clubs - Monday 19 October
Find Your Passion: Hobbies, Gaming, Outdoor and Special Interest - Tuesday 20 October
Find Your Creative Side: Arts, Performance and Media - Thursday 22 October
Keep an eye on our socials for more updates!