Fresh Start Festival is one of the biggest and best events of next semester!
We are already so excited to meet new faces, and welcome current students back on to campus in the New Year- but what does Fresh Start Festival involve?
What is Fresh Start Festival?
Fresh Start Festival was created to refresh both our new students, and our returners! Welcome Week kicked off the academic year back in September 2025, but Fresh Start is here to begin January with a bang!
January is a very exciting time, as we’ll also be welcoming a brand-new cohort of students, and we are so excited to show you all what your Union can do for you.
Feeling nervous about settling in?
It’s normal to feel anxious about the prospect of the New Year, but we’re here for you!
Fresh Start welcomes back our second Clubs and Societies Fair of the year, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet all of our wonderful 350+ student groups.
Your Union offers a huge range of Clubs and Societies, from welfare, to martial arts, to performance! There’s a society for everyone, and we know you’ll find your community in no time.
Not sure where to start?
If you aren’t completely sold on a Club or Society, why not Give It a Go?
Give It a Go sessions are run by our Clubs and Societies, offering free or low-cost taster sessions where you can try it out without committing to a membership.
These events, as well as a full log of our Clubs and Societies can be found on the Engage website.
What else does LUU have to offer?
Your Union is not just the home for Clubs and Societies, we also run events during the daytime- helping you meet people in a fun, laid back setting.
This includes speed friending, arts and crafts, and gaming, all in a calm and enjoyable atmosphere.
I want to celebrate the start of the year… where do I start?
Of course, it is no LUU event without Fruity!
Fruity is LUU’s very own club night, happening every single Friday night within term time.
We have THREE rooms, including pop bangers in Stylus, drag disco at Pyramid Canteen, and Fruity-oke in Function. With this list of events every single week, it’s hard to miss!
During Fresh Start Festival, we will also have a host of extra club nights throughout the week, check this page in January to find out more.
Where can I relax and have fun?
It doesn’t end there!
We’re also lucky to have Terrace and Old Bar, our two fabulous bars on-campus.
These bars host nighttime events such as Alternative Night, K-Pop Night and an Open Mic Night, and these will be on top form throughout Fresh Start Festival!
These events don’t end after Fresh Start- we host these events throughout the whole year!
We also host sober socials, which can be found through LUU Engage.
If you need any help at all throughout Fresh Start, please speak to our wonderful Help and Support team. They will be able to give directions, offer support and answer any questions you may have.
We are so excited to welcome our students back from the winter break, and are so ready to start the new year off with a bang!
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