January Welcome

January Welcome

Whether you’re brand new to UCLan or a familiar face on campus, January is all about fresh starts and unforgettable experiences.

We’re kicking off the semester with an unmissable lineup of events and activities designed to help you settle in or reconnect.

So, whether you're here to meet new friends, try something different, or just have a good time, we’ve got you covered.

International Social: 20th September 8pm - midnight; Lampworks; Kick off your University of Lancashire experience with a free night of music, mingling and pure good vibes! Meet students from across the globe, make new friends and dance the night away.; Accessible WCs | International Students | International Events | Lampworks | test | Background Music | Alcohol on sale | Night Events | Late Night | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Makers Market: 22nd September 10am - 3:30pm; University square; Preston’s renowned Makers Market comes to the Union! Discover art, craft, food, drink, coffee, music and street food from the North West’s finest makers and creators. The ultimate shopping and snacking experience!; Union | Food on sale | Welcome

Vintage Folk Thrift Sale: 22nd September 10am - 4:30pm; Students’ Union Café; Vintage Folk is back at the Students’ Union. Discover unique, retro finds at unbeatable prices! Snap up vintage gems before they’re gone.; Day Events | Welcome

The Great Donate: 22nd September 11am - 4pm; Students’ Union (Bottom Floor); Pick up kitchen essentials like pots, pans, plates, glasses and more, all lovingly donated and absolute bargains from just 20p to £5. Every sale supports student projects tackling the cost-of-living crisis. Bring cash!; Union | Welcome

The No Pressure Warm-Up Party: 22nd September 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Lampworks; Kick off your week with darts, bar bingo, pool, gaming, or a few of our specialty cocktails in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It’s the perfect pre-game where there’s no judgement, just good vibes and plenty of new friends to meet.; Lampworks | Background Music | Alcohol on sale | Food on sale | Night Events | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Makers Market: 23rd September 10am - 3:30pm; University square; Preston’s renowned Makers Market comes to the Union! Discover art, craft, food, drink, coffee, music, and street food from the North West’s finest makers and creators. The ultimate shopping and snacking experience!; Welcome

Societies Fair: 23rd September 10am - 4pm; 53 Degrees; Discover your passion at our Societies Fair. Explore over 80 societies, enjoy games and freebies, and find your new favourite group. Whatever your interests, there’s a society waiting for you at the University of Lancashire.; Accessible WCs | Crowded Space | Day Events | Welcome

Craftcore – Decorate Your Digs: 23rd September noon - 2pm; Cafe; Let your creativity shine at Craftcore. Design your own décor and add personal touches to make your room truly feel like home. All materials are provided, so just bring your imagination and get making.; Welcome

Ste's Quiz Night: 23rd September 8pm - 10pm; Lampworks; This is the quiz night everyone’s talking about! It’s free to enter, full of laughs and packed with great prizes. Bring your flatmates or join a team on the night for some friendly competition and a chance to meet new people.; Accessible WCs | Lampworks | Background Music | Alcohol on sale | Food on sale | Night Events | Late Night | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Makers Market: 24th September 10am - 3:30pm; University square; Preston’s renowned Makers Market comes to the Union! Discover art, craft, food, drink, coffee, music, and street food from the North West’s finest makers and creators. The ultimate shopping and snacking experience!; Welcome

Sports and Activity Fair: 24th September 10am - 4pm; 53 Degrees; Whether you’re a keen athlete or just looking to try something new, this is your chance to get involved with clubs, teams and social sports. Meet new people, discover what’s on offer and find the activity that’s right for you.; Crowded Space | Welcome

Meet the Water Rescue Dogs: 24th September 11am - 3pm; Cafe; Love dogs? Come and spend some time with our visiting Newfoundland rescue dogs. They’re friendly, calm and always up for a bit of attention. It’s a great way to relax and add something special to your day.; Welcome

Edible Cinema: Fantastic Mr. Fox: 24th September 5pm - 7pm; Lampworks; Experience film like never before! Smell, taste and watch as you enjoy Fantastic Mr. Fox with treats that match the story. It’s a feast for all your senses! Book your spot early.; Accessible WCs | Closed Captions | Lampworks | Seated | Alcohol on sale | Food on sale | Refreshments provided | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Freshers’ Fair: 25th September 10am - 4pm; 53 Degrees; The biggest event of Welcome Week is here, bursting with freebies, pizza and exclusive deals from top local and national brands. Don’t miss your chance to experience all the best your new city has to offer!; Crowded Space | Day Events | Welcome

Pyramid Posters: 25th September 10am - 4pm; Cafe; Browse a great selection of eye-catching posters to make your new digs feel more like home. Whether you want bold colours, classic art or something quirky, you’ll find the perfect print to brighten up your room and express your style.; Welcome

Hot Desk Study Sessions: 25th September 2pm - 5pm; Lampworks; Get productive with your course mates and turn study time into a social event at our cosy student bar. Enjoy great drink deals, a relaxed atmosphere and the chance to share tips and ideas while you work. The perfect place to meet new friends; Union | Lampworks | Background Music | Alcohol on sale | Food on sale | Day Events | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Soundcheck: Pre-K-Pop Warm Up!: 25th September 7pm - 10pm; Get ready for K-POP night by joining us for a fun warm-up with friends, drinks and exclusive themed cocktails. It’s the perfect chance to meet fellow fans, enjoy some great music and start the party early.; Accessible WCs | Lampworks | Background Music | Alcohol on sale | Food on sale | Night Events | Accessible Bar | Welcome

K-Pop Night: 25th September 10pm - 2am; Lampworks; Calling all K-Pop fans! Join us for a night packed with your fav hits, vibrant energy and themed cocktails that capture the spirit of the genre. Dance with fellow fans, show off your best moves and enjoy a buzzing atmosphere on a packed dancefloor; Accessible WCs | Lampworks | Loud Music | Alcohol on sale | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Big Hello at Burnley: 26th September 10am - 3pm; Victoria Mill, Burnley; Burnley Campus students, this is your chance to kick off university life with a proper welcome. Enjoy freebies, fun activities and a relaxed atmosphere where you can connect with your fellow students and discover everything Burnley has to offer; Union | Accessible WCs | Burnley Events | Crowded Space | Food on sale | Refreshments provided | DJ | Day Events | Welcome

Record Fair: 26th September 10am - 4pm; Cafe; Whether you’re a lifelong vinyl collector or just starting your collection, Premier Record Fair is the place to be. Browse through crates of old-school classics, hidden gems and unique finds, all in one spot; Union | Day Events | Welcome

Job Fair + Working Wardrobe: 26th September 10:30am - 1pm; Student Centre; Meet local employers, explore a range of part-time job opportunities and get practical advice on how to dress to impress at interviews.; Welcome

Girl’s Night In – Tarot Night: 26th September 5pm - 7pm; Lampworks; Enjoy a magical evening filled with tarot readings, crafts, crystals, intention sachets and mystical cocktails.; Union | Accessible WCs | Lampworks | Background Music | Alcohol on sale | Food on sale | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Preston Pride: 27th September 11am - 3pm; Preston Flag Market; Everyone is welcome as the city celebrates Preston's LGBTQ+ communities with live music, guest appearances, and a variety of information stands and stalls!; Pride | LGBTQ+ | Welcome

China Crisis (Live Music): 27th September 7:30pm - 11pm; 53 Degrees - Club; Liverpool originals China Crisis have always made music that’s far easier to love than to define.; Accessible WCs | Flashing Lights | Loud Music | Crowded Space | Alcohol on sale | Live Music | Night Events | Late Night | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Breakfast and Board Games: 29th September 8am - 11am; Cafe; Start your week with good vibes and great company at our breakfast and board games morning; Refreshments provided | Day Events | Welcome

Uni Hard Launch: Core Memories Loading…: 29th September 5pm - 7pm; Lampworks; Lectures have officially kicked off, and the reality of uni life is setting in... but don’t panic!; Accessible WCs | Lampworks | Background Music | Alcohol on sale | Food on sale | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Fitted For Fans: 30th September 10am - 4pm; Cafe; Football fanatic or a fan of all things vintage?; Union | Day Events | Welcome

Ste's Quiz Night: 30th September 8pm - 10pm; Lampworks; This is the quiz night everyone’s talking about! It’s free to enter, full of laughs and packed with great prizes.; Accessible WCs | Lampworks | Background Music | Alcohol on sale | Food on sale | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Hot Desk Study Sessions: 2nd October 2pm - 5pm; Lampworks; Get productive with your course mates and turn study time into a social event at our cosy student bar; Accessible WCs | Lampworks | Background Music | Alcohol on sale | Food on sale | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Boys Night In – Gaming and Chill Out: 3rd October 5pm - 7pm; Lampworks; Take some time to chill out and check out our new gaming consoles, where you can jump into friendly competition and see if you can make it onto the leaderboard; Accessible WCs | Lampworks | Background Music | Alcohol on sale | Food on sale | Accessible Bar | Welcome

The Gerry Cinna-man Experience: 3rd October 7:30pm - 11pm; 53 Degrees Club; THE GERRY CINNA-MAN EXPERIENCE Gary Digan aka The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience is the UK's premier and definitive tribute to Gerry Cinnamon; Accessible WCs | Alcohol on sale | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Preston Comic Con: 4th October 10:30am - 5pm; 53 Degrees & Cafe; Preston Comic Con is back for 2025 and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever; Accessible WCs | Crowded Space | Welcome

LiveWire AC/DC: 4th October 7:30pm - 11pm; 53 Degrees Club; With over 20 years of touring under their belt, Live/Wire put the audience right in the middle of a live experience comparable to that only AC/DC themselves produce; Accessible WCs | Loud Music | Alcohol on sale | Live Music | Late Night | Accessible Bar | Welcome

Postgraduate Networking & Nibbles Night: 15th October 5pm - 7pm; Lampworks; Come along to Postgraduate Networking & Nibbles for a relaxed evening of good conversation, tasty nibbles, and plenty of laughs.; Lampworks | Welcome

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