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Freshers 2026

When you register at Ulster University you are automatically a member of the Students’ Union (UUSU). We are here to Represent, Support and Connect you whilst you are studying. We have loads of events planned for Freshers’ Week.

Nominate yourself for Course Rep or Student Councillor!

Are you passionate about shaping the student experience and advocating for positive change? Nominations are now open for Course Rep and UUSU Student Councillor until 7th Oct at 4pm!

Why Join a Society?

What better time than being a student is there to try something new? By joining a society, not only can you indulge in activities you enjoy, but you can also try something you may never have tried before

Apply to be a Buddy Volunteer!

The UUSU Buddy Scheme helps new students settle into university life by connecting them with a student buddy who can offer support, answer questions, and help them settle into university life. If you are a returning student who feels equipped to help a fellow student settle into University Life please read on and find out how you can apply to be a Buddy Volunteer!

Meet your student officers

Your Student Officers are elected every year to represent you, the students of Ulster. They work to champion the issues that matter to our members and work to ensure the student experience is as rewarding as possible.

Society Spotlight - BioSoc

Recently we caught up with the Biosoc Society based at Coleraine to find out more about the society and its society reps!

Upcoming Events

Core anime night: 22nd September 6pm - 11pm; Core anime nights are 5 hours of sitting down, relaxing, and watching anime movies or series. You can join our discord to get a weekly announcement for each anime!

Big Fat Freshers Quiz - Belfast: 22nd September 8pm - 11pm; CQ Social; The annual UUSU quiz! Doors Open at 7pm. TICKETS ARE FREE!

Comedy Night - Coleraine: 22nd September 8pm - 11pm; Bann View Social; Micky Bartlett & Ciaran Bartlett & William Thompson coming to UUSU for our freshers comedy night! Ticketed Event, Doors open from 7pm

Comedy Night - Emer Maguire- Magee: 22nd September 8pm - 11pm; Rock Road Social; Emer Maguire coming to UUSU for our freshers comedy night Ticketed Event, Doors Open 7pm

LGBTQIA+ Go to Laverys Freshers Festival: 23rd September midnight - 11:59pm; 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast BT7 1RS; Come see us at Laverys for their Freshers Festival!

Your Student Officers

The Union’s seven elected student officers are supported by 30 staff across its Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown and Magee campuses.

Need help? Contact one of our elected officers on their profile pages.

Get involved

We are here to represent, support and connect you. We provide a first class experience through our engagement with our membership, so get involved.

VOLUNTEERING

Learn new skills & improve your employment prospects! You'll feel valued and part of a team which can help give you confidence & increase your self-esteem. Learn more

SPORT

You can join one of our 70 + clubs in which you can participate in at various levels or you can enjoy one of our Get Active classes. Learn more

SOCIETIES

With over 90 Societies to choose from, there's something to suit everyone. By joining a society you’ll gain numerous benefits from making friends to improving your CV. Learn more