LGBTQIA+ Summer Hangout
18th August 5pm - 7pm
BC-03-213
Come hang out with us
Belfast | Free | Society
CU Pre-Term
28th August 6pm - 30th August 3pm
Faith Mission Centre - Portadown
Calling all UUB Freshers!! Join UUB CU for a weekend and a chance to meet other freshers beginning their uni life!
Belfast | Freshers | Ticketed | Society
Preterm
9th September 4pm - 11pm
Under U123
Coleraine | Freshers | Free
Quiz and desserts night
14th September 7:30pm - 11pm
Under U123
Coleraine | Free | Society
CIS beach night
15th September 6:30pm - 10:30pm
East Strand
Coleraine | Ticketed | Society
Acoustic cafe
16th September 7pm - 9pm
Bob and Bert’s Portstewart
Coleraine | Ticketed | Society
Photo Challenge Night
17th September 7:30pm - 11pm
E019
Coleraine | Free | Society
Breakfast Club
21st September 8:15am - 9:15am
UUSU Social Space
Free breakfast from 8.15am until 9.15am each day during Freshers Week.
All Campuses | Freshers | Free
Spin to Win
21st September 10am - 2pm
Belfast (BC outside library) Coleraine (Bridge) Magee (MU)
Students who scan the QR code and follow us on socials get the opportunity to spin our prize wheel and be in with a chance to win freshers goodies!
All Campuses | Freshers | Free
Pottery Paint and Sip -Belfast
21st September 5pm - 7pm
CQ Social
Our pottery painting session with past student Zara is a real freshers treat!
Belfast | Freshers | Ticketed
Big Fat Freshers Quiz - Coleraine
21st September 8pm - 11pm
BannView Social
The annual UUSU quiz!
Coleraine | Freshers | Ticketed
Big Fat Freshers Quiz - Magee
21st September 8pm - 11:55pm
Rock Road Social
The annual UUSU quiz!
Magee | Freshers | Ticketed
Breakfast Club
22nd September 8:15am - 9:15am
UUSU Social Space
Free breakfast from 8.15am until 9.15am each day during Freshers Week.
All Campuses | Freshers | Free
Magee Freshers Fayre
22nd September 9:30am - 3:30pm
Sports Hall and MU Foyer
Step into freshers fayre and check out everything that student life has to offer on your campus! Societies, clubs, freebies, tempting treats and your friendly UUSU staff are all waiting for you
Magee | Freshers | Free
Petting Farm - Belfast
22nd September 11am - 3pm
Courtyard at side of BC building
The Petting Farm visit is a highlight of the UUSU Freshers calendar!
Belfast | Freshers | Free
Ice cream Giveaway - Coleraine
22nd September noon - 2pm
Front Steps of the Campus Building
Get your free ice-cream!
Coleraine | Freshers | Free
Pottery Paint and Sip - Magee
22nd September 5pm - 7pm
Rock Road Social
A now annual event, our painting session with past student Zara is a real freshers treat! Enjoy a drink on arrival and a piece of your own hand painted pottery to take away!
Magee | Freshers | Ticketed
Big Fat Freshers Quiz - Belfast
22nd September 8pm - 11pm
CQ Social
The annual UUSU quiz! With music, challenges, eclectic rounds, and cameos from your UUSU officer team, there is something for everyone and amazing prizes for the top scoring teams! Doors Open at 7pm
Belfast | Freshers | Ticketed
Breakfast Club
23rd September 8:15am - 9:15am
UUSU Social Space
Free breakfast from 8.15am until 9.15am each day during Freshers Week.
All Campuses | Freshers | Free
Coleraine Freshers Fayre
23rd September 9:30am - 3:30pm
Diamond Hall
Step into freshers fayre and check out everything that student life has to offer on your campus! Societies, clubs, freebies, tempting treats and your friendly UUSU staff are all waiting for you
Coleraine | Freshers | Free
Petting Farm - Magee
23rd September 11am - 3pm
Hogwarts Lawn
The Petting Farm visit is a highlight of the UUSU Freshers calendar. Students love to stop by to pet cuddly creatures and get photos with the more standoffish critters!
Magee | Freshers | Free
Ice cream Giveaway - Belfast
23rd September noon - 2pm
Courtyard at side of BC building
Get your free ice-cream!
Belfast | Freshers | Free
Pottery Paint and Sip - Coleraine
23rd September 5pm - 7pm
Bann View Social
A now annual event, our painting session with past student Zara is a real freshers treat! Enjoy a drink on arrival and a piece of your own hand painted pottery to take away!
Coleraine | Freshers | Ticketed
Game Fest
23rd September 8pm - 11:55pm
Belfast(BC00-306) Coleraine & Magee UUSU Social space
A chilled evening of fun in the UUSU Bars and Social Spaces
All Campuses | Freshers | Free
Breakfast Club
24th September 8:15am - 9:15am
UUSU Social Space
Free breakfast from 8.15am until 9.15am each day during Freshers Week.
All Campuses | Freshers | Free
Belfast Freshers Fayre
24th September 9:30am - 3:30pm
BC Foyer and BC lower ground foyer
Step into freshers fayre and check out everything that student life has to offer on your campus! Societies, clubs, freebies, tempting treats and your friendly UUSU staff are all waiting for you
Belfast | Freshers | Free
Petting Farm - Coleraine
24th September 11am - 3pm
Outside Bann View Social
The Petting Farm visit is a highlight of the UUSU Freshers calendar. Students love to stop by to pet cuddly creatures and get photos with the more standoffish critters!
Coleraine | Freshers | Free
Ice cream Giveaway - Magee
24th September noon - 2pm
Front of Library
Get your free ice-cream!
Magee | Freshers | Free
Pizza and Paint
24th September 4pm - 6pm
UUSU Social Space
A chilled evening where all the supplies are provided to paint a canvas or item representing you, your culture, or your interests. You do you!
All Campuses | Freshers | Ticketed
Sex Toy Bingo
24th September 8pm - 11pm
campus bar
Sex Toy Bingo raises the roof each Freshers – Expect 2026 to be no different!
All Campuses | Freshers | Ticketed
Rise & Shine: Session 1 - Belfast
25th September 7:45am - 8:15am
Nelson Place - Belfast
A morning of mindfulness for the early risers! Enjoy a guided Pilates session followed by a light breakfast to start the last day of freshers week strong!
Belfast | Freshers | Ticketed
Rise & Shine: Session 1 - Coleraine
25th September 7:45am - 8:15am
E019- Coleraine
A morning of mindfulness for the early risers! Enjoy a guided Pilates session followed by a light breakfast to start the last day of freshers week strong!
Coleraine | Freshers | Ticketed
Rise & Shine: Session 1 - Magee
25th September 7:45am - 8:15am
Great Hall - Magee
A morning of mindfulness for the early risers! Enjoy a guided Pilates session followed by a light breakfast to start the last day of freshers week strong!
Magee | Freshers | Ticketed
Breakfast Club
25th September 8:15am - 9:15am
UUSU Social Space
Free breakfast from 8.15am until 9.15am each day during Freshers Week.
All Campuses | Freshers | Free
Rise & Shine: Session 2 - Belfast
25th September 8:15am - 8:45am
Nelson Place - Belfast
A morning of mindfulness for the early risers! Enjoy a guided Pilates session followed by a light breakfast to start the last day of freshers week strong!
Belfast | Freshers | Ticketed
Rise & Shine: Session 2 - Coleraine
25th September 8:15am - 8:45am
E019 - Coleraine
A morning of mindfulness for the early risers! Enjoy a guided Pilates session followed by a light breakfast to start the last day of freshers week strong!
Coleraine | Freshers | Ticketed
Rise & Shine: Session 2 - Magee
25th September 8:15am - 8:45am
Great Hall - Magee
A morning of mindfulness for the early risers! Enjoy a guided Pilates session followed by a light breakfast to start the last day of freshers week strong!
Magee | Freshers | Ticketed
Wine Down Friday
25th September 4pm - 5pm
Campus Bars
Post Grad students are invited to “wine down” with a glass of red or white and picky bits to draw the week to a close.
All Campuses | Freshers | Free