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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: 18th January 8pm - midnight; Lampworks; Kick off your UCLan 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.; Union Events | Welcome

Live Sport at Lampworks: 19th January 9am - 10pm; Lampworks; Watch all the live sports action with your mates and soak up the atmosphere.; Welcome

FREE Burgers at Lampworks: 19th January noon - 6pm; Lampworks; Nothing tastes better than FREE! We’re serving up 100 juicy, delicious burgers – but once they’re gone, they’re gone!; Lampworks Events | Welcome

Nailbus: 20th January 10am - 4pm; St Peter's Square; Treat yourself to some self-care! Our Nailbus is here to add a splash of fabulous nail art to your week.; Welcome

Meetup and speed friending: 20th January 11am - 3pm; Sandygate Mill SU Space; Take a break from a hectic first week back, and join us in our Union space for tea, treats and crafting, plus the opportunity to make new friends with our speed friending questions!; Burnley Events | Welcome

Speed Friending: 20th January noon - 3pm; SU Café; Want to meet new people fast?; Welcome

Men’s football trial: 20th January 7:30pm - 10pm; Sports Arena; Fancy joining our men’s football team? Men’s football club are opening up the first training session of the season to potential new team mates!; Sports | Welcome

Strangled Cats Karaoke: 20th January 8pm - 11pm; Lampworks; Whether you're a pop diva or a shower singer, this is your chance to belt it out! Come for the performances, stay for the laughs.; Welcome

Vintage Folk: 21st January 8am - 4:30pm; Café; Add a splash of retro to your wardrobe! Browse the best of vintage fashion and find your next iconic look.; Welcome

Chewsday: 21st January 10am - 4pm; St Peter's Square; Foodies, rejoice! The best street food vendors are rolling into town. Grab something tasty and chill with your mates.; Chewsdays | Welcome

The Big Welcome Burnley: 21st January 11am - 3pm; Victoria Mill Burnley; Come along for a fun and friendly afternoon! Enjoy free food, explore a range of exciting stalls, provided by the university and connect with other students.; Burnley Events | Welcome

Burnley Unfiltered: 21st January 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Sandygate Mill SU Space Burnley; Here’s your chance to keep it real! Meet your Burnley Rep, Joyce, and share your honest thoughts about life on campus—the good, the bad, and the ugly.; Burnley Events | Welcome

Disabled Students’ Forum Burnley: 21st January 1:30pm - 2:30pm; Sandygate Mill SU Space; A space where disabled students can discuss and give feedback on SU clubs and Societies, events and activities.; Burnley Events | Welcome

Social Netball: 21st January 5pm - 6pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome; Turn Up & Play | Social Sport | Welcome

Ste's Big Fat Quiz of the Year: 21st January 8pm - 11pm; Lampworks; Put your knowledge to the test in this ultimate quiz night. Get your squad together and see if you can claim victory!; Welcome

Drop in and activity: 22nd January 10am - 2pm; Student Centre; Take some time out from your first week back, meet with your Students’ Union and get creative.; Welcome

Social Badminton: 22nd January 10am - noon; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All abilities welcome; Union | Turn Up & Play | Social Sport | Welcome

Great Donate - Sale: 22nd January 11am - 3pm; Ground Floor, Students' Union Building; Looking for affordable essentials to get started at university?; Union Events | Welcome

Disabled Students' Get Together: 22nd January 1pm - 3pm; SU Café; Enjoy an afternoon of music, food, and good company while connecting with other disabled students. Share your experiences and feedback with us!; Welcome

Give it a go: 22nd January 2pm - 4pm; Sports Centre; Come give social sport a try! No commitment, just drop in and join in for the sessions you fancy!; Sports | Give It A Go - Sports | Welcome

Big Hello: 23rd January 9:30am - 4pm; Student Centre; Head down to the Student Centre for a UCLan 'Big Hello'!; Welcome

Refreshers Fair: 23rd January 10am - 4pm; SU Café; A one-stop wonderland of everything campus life has to offer! From clubs to societies, local services, free food, and giveaways – you don't want to miss it!; Welcome

Social Indoor Cricket: 23rd January 4pm - 6pm; All Abilities Welcome; Turn Up & Play | Social Sport | Welcome

Women’s Only Futsal/Indoor Football: 23rd January 5pm - 6pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome; Turn Up & Play | Social Sport | Welcome

International Students Get Together: 23rd January 5:30pm - 7:30pm; SU Cafe, Preston; An opportunity for International students to enjoy music, food and make new friends while having the chance to provide feedback on their experiences studying at UCLan.; Union | Representation | Accessible WCs | Returning Students | Background Music | Crowded Space | Refreshments provided | Ask about allergens | Welcome

Record Fair: 24th January 10am - 4pm; SU Café; Calling all music lovers and vinyl enthusiasts! Dig through stacks of classic records and music memorabilia to find your next prized possession.; Welcome

Social Futsal: 24th January 7:30pm - 9pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome; Turn Up & Play | Social Sport | Welcome

Social Basketball: 24th January 8:30pm - 10pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre; All Abilities Welcome; Turn Up & Play | Social Sport | Welcome

PG Networking and Nibbles: 29th January 5pm - 7pm; Lampworks; Come along to Postgraduate Networking and Nibbles for a relaxed evening of good conversation, tasty nibbles, and plenty of laughs.; Union Events | Welcome

Black Students Get Together: 30th January 5:30pm - 7:30pm; SU Cafe, Preston; An opportunity for black students to enjoy music, food and make new friends while having the chance to provide feedback on their experiences studying at UCLan.; Union | Representation | Accessible WCs | Returning Students | Background Music | Crowded Space | Refreshments provided | Ask about allergens | Welcome

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