Welcome Week is one of the most exciting times of the year! We are so excited to open our doors to all of our lovely new freshers, and so ready to show you what we have in store. We have bars and venues, shops and food outlets, and we are also home to over 350 societies, making LUU the perfect place to relax, work, and have fun.
As you approach Welcome Week, it is easy to feel anxious about the time that lies ahead, but don’t fret! The Clubs and Societies Fair is an amazing three-day event, where you can meet and connect with societies on campus. This allows you to get to know each society, see what they actually get up to, and can help you to understand whether a society and its members are the right fit for you. Feel free to ask questions and really chat to the members- it’s what they’re there for!
At the fair, you will be welcomed with a ton of freebies from participating brands from all over the city. Companies such as Domino’s, First Bus, and Pyramid International will be there to welcome you, giving out cool free essentials to fulfil all of your fresher needs.
If the fair hasn’t already persuaded you, then why not Give It A Go? Lots of societies run free ‘Give It A Go’ events, where you can experience a real society-run session, without the commitment of a membership! To keep track of these events, check the Engage website, or find the society on social media.
Aside from society-based events, LUU will also be hosting countless daytime events throughout Welcome Week. Meet new people in a more laid-back setting, such as Speed Friending or Arts and Crafts Sessions. There will also be scheduled wellbeing sessions throughout the building, which you can find on the Welcome Calendar. You can find this on the Welcome Week page, here!
Are you more of a night owl?
We also have some incredible night-time events planned for Welcome Week!
Fruity is LUU’s very own club night, and is the event to attend each week. With not one, but three different rooms! Join us in the Main Room for pop bangers surrounded by bars, Room 2 for a Drag Disco, or Room Three for our classic Fruity-oke, where you can showcase your karaoke talent! During Welcome Week there will be two Fruity parties! Don’t miss out, and find out more by following @fruity_fridays on social media.
The fun doesn’t stop at Fruity! Dance the night away at our student bars, Terrace and Old Bar. From K-pop to Open Mic, or maybe Alternative and Rock is more your thing… These are the nights that you don’t want to miss.
If that wasn’t enough to convince you, this fun doesn’t end until after Welcome Week! You heard us, we have countless events planned throughout the calendar year, including a Fruity every Friday in-term, and tons of events throughout our other Bars and Venues. We also host a ton of sober social events across the building, which can be found on the LUU webpage. We really do have something for everyone!
Have any questions, or maybe you’re stuck for directions? Help can be found at the LUU foyer from any of our Help and Support staff. If you arrive outside of working hours, feel free to drop into a bar and ask any of the staff members.
We are so excited to meet all of our new first years, and are looking forward to welcoming back all of our established students. See you there!
