Welcome

Welcome to Lancashire

Your Students’ Union is where student life happens: from groups and communities to coffee between lectures, drinks at Lampworks and free, confidential advice when you need it. But we’re here for more than that. We’re here to make student life better. Vote, stand for election, tell us what matters and decide what we fight for.

What Matters to Us

Everything we do is guided by these three things.

Tackling the Cost of Studying

Protecting Student Wellbeing

Helping Students Achieve

What you spend, we put back

Every coffee, meal, pint or ticket you buy through the SU helps fund services, support, events and opportunities for students.

Your Membership

As a student, you’re already a member with us! Here’s how to make the most of your membership.

Join a Student Group

Choose from over 70 student groups, covering everything from video games and dance to computing. Or start your own with our funding and support.
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Grab Coffee or Lunch

Start your day with breakfast, pick up a Starbucks, grab our great-value meal deal or take a break between lectures at the SU Café.
Eat, Drink and Party

Head to Lampworks, our social space, bar and restaurant. Grab some food, meet friends over a drink, play PS5, pool or darts, or come along to weekly events like our quiz night.
Join a Student Community

Connect with students from your Academic School or join a community based around your identity, faith or nationality for meetups and peer-to-peer support.
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Campaign for Change

Share your feedback, vote or stand in our Elections, or get involved in one of our Union campaigns or changemaking projects.
Attend an Event

From vintage fairs and food fairs to major live acts at our own venue, 53 Degrees, there are hundreds of events to enjoy throughout the year.
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Relax or Study

We have our own building at the heart of campus, with space to study, meet friends, or simply relax between lectures.
Find a Job or Volunteer

Find flexible, paid work at the Students’ Union or build your CV and make a difference through volunteering.
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Get Advice and Support

Get free, confidential and independent advice on academic issues, your options and what to do next.
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Pick Up Your University Merch

Rep the University of Lancashire with official hoodies, t-shirts, tote bags and more from the SU Shop.
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Download the Rewards App

When you receive your University email address, save £££ using our Rewards App.
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Events

Check out our line up of Welcome events. More added each week!

Tarot Night- Reading Included: 21st September; Lampworks; Enjoy a magical evening filled with FREE tarot readings, FREE crafts, crystal stalls, intention sachets and mystical cocktails and mocktails. The perfect way to put your intentions out there to start your year off at university well!

Vintage Folk Vintage Clothing Fair: 22nd September; SU Cafe; Vintage Folk is back at the Students’ Union. Discover unique, retro finds at unbeatable prices! Snap up vintage gems before they’re gone.

Makers Market: 22nd September; 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!

Meet The Alpacas: 22nd September; St Peter’s Square; Come and see some of the SU’s favourite furry friends. Feed, pet and even take an alpaca for a walk around their pen!

Lampworks Quiz and Karaoke: 22nd September; Lampworks; Come join us for our regular FREE quiz and karaoke for the chance to win some fab Freshers prizes!

Motive Tuesdays @ Blitz: 22nd September; Blitz Nightclub; Every Tuesday, We take over Blitz for a night of pure Motive – Get your groove on with Tech House, Disco, Hip Hop & Party R&B.

Societies Fair Quiet Access Session: 23rd September; 53 Degrees Venue

Sports Fair: 23rd September; University square; Whether you're an experienced athlete or looking to take your sport to the next level, the Sports Fair is your chance to discover everything that student sports teams have to offer.

Societies Fair: 23rd September; 53 Degrees Venue; Meet our current societies leaders and find out how to join our groups, sign up to a Give-it-a-Go sessions and experience life with our societies.

Edible Cinema – My Neighbour Totoro: 23rd September; SU Cafe; Experience film like never before! Smell, taste and watch as you enjoy My Neighbour Totoro.

Sports Night: 23rd September; Lampworks; Get social with your teams, whether you're already part of a Sports Club or looking to join one.

Block Party Wednesdays: 23rd-24th September; Molly O'Malleys, Bamboogy & Blitz; The brand new Wednesday has arrived! Welcome to Block Party, 3 venues (Molly O’Malleys / Bamboogy / Blitz) team up every Wednesday for something brand new! Every week we bring the biggest variety of music, events and drinks deals across the 3 venues.

Fresher's Fair Quiet Access Session: 24th September; 53 Degrees Venue

Poster Sale: 24th September; SU Cafe; Browse a great selection of eye-catching posters to make your new digs feel more like home.

Freshers Fair: 24th September; 53 Degrees Venue; Don't miss out on our most popular Freshers event! Head to 53 Degrees to check out loads of local and national companies, grab some free treats and a slice of pizza and stock up on freebies!

Origami Workshop: 24th September; SU Cafe; Learn how to get creative with paper!

K-Pop Party: 24th September; Lampworks; Preston K-Pop Party - Fire Tour with DJ EMKAY | Thursday 24th September

Burnley Big Hello: 25th September; Victoria Mill; Burnley Campus students, this is your chance to kick off university life with a proper welcome.

Meet the Reptiles: 25th September; Lampworks; Are you a fan of all things scaly? Pop into Lampworks bar and say hello to our friends at North West Reptile Club and get hands-on with their resident snakes, lizards and more!

Poster Sale: 25th September; SU Cafe; Browse a great selection of eye-catching posters to make your new digs feel more like home.

Record Fair: 25th September; SU 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

Freshers Friday: 25th September; 53 Degrees Venue; Join us Freshers Friday as we take over 53 Degrees for a secret Freshers Rave. Expect the unexpected with a full venue transformation with a huge special FX show, Lasers, Bubbles, CO2, Confetti, Dancers and more!

Preston Pride March: 26th September; Meet outside the Fishergate Shopping Centre; Join us to march in the Preston Pride parade.

Silent Disco: 26th September; 53 Degrees Venue; Experience anthems and sing-a-longs from the 80's, 90's and 00's in a totally cool and unique way. A huge silent disco with the UK's best DJ's spinning up the ultimate guilty pleasure party!

Care Experienced Students' Breakfast: 28th September; SU Building - Flintoff

Asian Students' Get Together: 28th September; Students' Union Café

LGBTQIA* Night: 28th September; Lampworks

Parents & Carers Lunch: 29th September; Students' Union Café; Join us for a relaxed lunch for parents and carers, with sandwiches to enjoy. Take some time to meet other parents and carers, have a chat, share experiences, and connect in a friendly and welcoming environment with music

Medical Societies Fair: 29th September; Students' Union; Come join us for the Medical Societies Fair

Women's Sip and Paint: 29th September; SU Building - Flintoff

Westlakes Big Hello: 30th September; Summergrove Hall - E Block; Westlakes Campus students, this is your chance to kick off university life with a proper welcome.

Soundbath and Reiki Session: 30th September; 53 Degrees Venue; Sound. Frequency. Nature. Reiki. Stillness. A feast for the senses — and potentially the most relaxing hour of your week.

Westlake's Pizza & Games Night: 30th September; Summergrove, Westlakes; Free Pizza and a chance to make new friends!

Disabled* Students' Get Together: 30th September; Students' Union Café

Arab Community Lunch: 1st October; SU Cafe; Come along to our Arab Community Lunch, a relaxed get-together where you can meet other students, enjoy some food and make new connections.

Black Students' Get Together: 1st October; Students' Union Café

Mature Students' Cheese Night: 1st October; Lampworks

Men's Get Together: 2nd October; Lampworks; Come along to our Men’s Get Together, a relaxed space to meet other students, have a chat and make new connections.

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

Stronger: 7th October; SU Cafe; Bringing the Christian Community together

Jewish Students' Breakfast: 9th October; Students' Union Building; Join us to bring together Jewish Students and discuss our experiences as students

Bangladeshi Students' Get Together: 12th October; SU Cafe

Nepalese Students' Night: 12th October; SU Cafe; Come along to our Nepalese Students' Night and meet other Nepalese students on campus.

Saudi Students' Coffee Morning: 13th October; SU Cafe; Come along to our Saudi Students' Coffee Morning and meet other Saudi students on campus.

Emirati Students' Get Together: 13th October; SU Cafe

Pakistani Students' Night: 13th October; SU Cafe; Come along to our Pakistani Students' Night and meet other Pakistani students on campus.

South Korean Students' Coffee Morning: 14th October; SU Cafe; Come along to our South Korean Students' Coffee Morning and meet other South Korean students on campus.

Canadian Students' Get Together: 14th October; SU Cafe

American Students' Night: 14th October; Lampworks; Come along to our American Students' Night and meet other American students on campus.

Sri Lankan Students' Tea Morning: 15th October; SU Cafe; Come along to our Sri Lankan Students' Tea Morning and meet other Sri Lankan students on campus.