Where your journey begins
Your Students' Union OFFICIAL Freshers Week is the ONLY way to get your university experience started.
With a week’s worth of live music, DJ’s, events, fayres, help and support, we have everything you need to get your bearings, meet lifelong friends and make the most of your arrival at the University of Lincoln.
Keep an eye out for the Lincoln Students’ Union’s logo on all OFFICIAL Lincoln Freshers Week events so you know exactly which events you can trust to be the best in Lincoln.
When
14th - 21st September
Where
Lincoln Students' Union, LN6 7TS
Check out your incredible Freshers Week line up! Make the most of first week in Lincoln by checking out everything the Students’ Union has to offer.
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SUNDAY 15TH
Freshers Welcome Party
The Engine Shed | 10pm-3am
Welcome to our Freshers Funhouse – kick off your university life with the craziest event of the week!
Live music | Giant ball-pit | DJ sets | Confetti cannons | Giveaways | Glitter face painting and more!
MONDAY 16TH
Club MTV w/Gorgon City
The Engine Shed | 11pm-4am
The biggest music brand in the world; MTV are coming to the University of Lincoln with their Freshers’ Tour. Get ready for 1000’s of Club MTV giveaways as well as headline sets from Gorgon City, PBH & Jack Shizzle & MTV's R3WIRE
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TUESDAY 17TH
Great Big Freshers Quiz
The Engine Shed | 7pm
Make a team with your new housemates, choose a silly name and join us for the first quiz of the year. Kit out your new place with the prizes on offer, including a games console, fridge full of beer, student survival kits and loads more!
WEDNESDAY 18TH
Quack! Beach Party
The Engine Shed | 10.30pm - 3am
Quack! Is the ultimate student party, held EVERY WEDNESDAY at your Studenrts’ Union. Every week you can expect the biggest anthems, an epic atmosphere and the best drinks prices in the city.
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WEDNESDAY 18TH
Open Air Cinema:
Mamma Mia!
Students' Union Square | 6pm
Time to dust off your picnic blankets for our outdoor cinema on a giant screen. Gather on The Square (outside the Students’ Union) for a blissfully chilled evening as we put on a screening of everyone’s favourite – MAMMA MIA! ...singing voices at the ready!
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THURSDAY 19TH
Judi Love
The Engine Shed | 7pm
Join us for a night of top notch comedy, with one of the UK’s fastest rising comedians! Judi has rapidly become a solid fan favourite and a stand-out performer on the UK comedy circuit.
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FRIDAY 20TH
Inflatables Rave
The Engine Shed | 8pm-1am
GIANT INFLATABLES & OBSTACLES…AT A RAVE!
You read that right, it’s the ultimate grown-ups playground with live DJ’s – prepare for absolute mayhem!
SATURDAY 21ST
Freshers Ball
The Engine Shed | 9pm - 3:30am
We’re excited to announce Lincoln’s first ever Freshers Ball with a fully transformed venue, drinks reception and a huge line-up of live music & DJs. Dress to impress, as we finish Freshers Week in style...
Sub Focus, The Pigeon Detectives, Radio 1's Chris Stark, Marsicans, Jeana, Young T & Bugsy, Abbie McCarthy & Varski
22:00 - 03:00
Freshers Welcome Party
The Engine Shed
Welcome to our Freshers Funhouse – kick off your university life with the craziest event of the week!
Live music | Giant ball-pit | DJ sets | Confetti cannons | Giveaways | Glitter face painting and more!
23:00 - 03:00
Club MTV w/Gorgon City
The Engine Shed | 11pm-4am
The biggest music brand in the world; MTV are coming to the University of Lincoln with their Freshers’ Tour. Get ready for 1000’s of Club MTV giveaways as well as headline sets from Gorgon City, PBH & Jack Shizzle & MTV's R3WIRE
Buy now
10:00 - 16:00
Freshers Fayre
The Engine Shed
Get to know what Lincoln has to offer. Speak to local and national bars, shops, brands, and services, and don’t forget to collect your freebies!
19:00 - 23:00
Great Big Freshers Quiz
The Engine Shed | 7pm
Make a team with your new housemates, choose a silly name and join us for the first quiz of the year. Kit out your new place with the prizes on offer, including a games console, fridge full of beer, student survival kits and loads more!
10:00 - 16:00
Societies Fayre
The Engine Shed
From Harry Potter to Juggling, Gaming to Musical Theatre, come and meet all the societies Lincoln has to offer
Find out more
22:30 - 03:00
Quack! Beach Party
The Engine Shed
Quack is the ultimate student party, held EVERY WEDNESDAY in your Students’ Union. Every week you can expect the biggest anthems, an epic atmosphere and the best drinks prices in the city.
Buy now
10:00 - 16:00
Sports Fayre
The Engine Shed
It doesn’t matter if you want to play competitively, or socially, come on down and meet our incredible range of sports teams.
Find out more
18:00 - 22:00
Open Air Cinema:
Mamma Mia!
Students' Union Square
Time to dust off your picnic blankets for our outdoor cinema on a giant screen. Gather on The Square (outside the Students’ Union) for a blissfully chilled evening as we put on a screening of everyone’s favourite – MAMMA MIA! ...singing voices at the ready!
Buy now
19:00 - Late
The Swan Karaoke
The Swan
Free entry from 9pm
19:00
Judi Love
The Engine Shed
Join us for a night of top notch comedy, with one of the UK’s fastest rising comedians! Judi has rapidly become a solid fan favourite and a stand-out performer on the UK comedy circuit.
Buy now
12:00-16:00
Freshers Street Food Market
Students' Union Square
Celebrate Freshers Week with tasty treats, with our brand new Street Food Market.
20:00 - 01:00
Inflatables Rave
The Engine Shed
GIANT INFLATABLES & OBSTACLES…AT A RAVE!
You read that right, it’s the ultimate grown-ups playground with live DJ’s – prepare for absolute mayhem!
22:00 - 03:00
Freshers Ball
The Engine Shed | 9pm - 3:30am
We’re excited to announce Lincoln’s first ever Freshers Ball with a fully transformed venue, drinks reception and a huge line-up of live music & DJs. Dress to impress, as we finish Freshers Week in style...
Sub Focus, The Pigeon Detectives, Radio 1's Chris Stark, Marsicans, Jeana, Young T & Bugsy, Abbie McCarthy & Varski
We are social
On your way to Lincoln? Want to connect with future friends and get a feel of what Lincoln has to offer? Don’t want to miss a beat on Freshers week and beyond? Connect with us and others on any of our channels below, so you can get a head start on your university experience.
Your 2019/20 Student Leaders
A message from Cassie Coakley, your Students Union President.
Welcome to Lincoln! This year, myself and my fellow Student Leaders: Mohit, Emma, Georgia and Abi have been elected by students to lead the SU. It’s our job to listen to what students want and to TAKE ACTION! There are so many reasons to get involved with the SU from improving your employability to making friends for life, and we’re here to make sure that your Uni experience is the best it can be!
Activities
Get social, get fit, get a brand new hobby.
With over 130 sports team and societies, you’re guaranteed to find something that interests you. From Netball to Gaming and Politics to Tennis, what will you discover? We also offer a programme of Social Sport, which you can take part in for just £2 a week and no obligations. However you choose to get involved, there’s something for EVERYONE.
Advice Centre
Welfare, Housing, Academic, Finance.
No matter your situation or level of study, our Advice Centre is always in hand to be part of your support network. With our professional, independent and impartial advice we’re here to help you with any problem, big or small. We can advise on issues relating to welfare, finances, housing and your academic experience. You will always be welcome to attend our weekday drop-in, where you will always find our advisors ready to help.
Making You More Employable
Stand out from the crowd.
University is your chance to prepare yourself for your future career. The SU has hundreds of opportunities for you to get involved with to boost your CV. Become an SU Volunteer, complete The Duke of Edinburgh Award, lead a sport team or society or even get involved with recruiting staff at the University. Add these to your SKILLS LOG and keep track of the skills you are gaining.
Representing You
Your experience is our priority.
Representing your academic interests is at the top of our to-do list. We want to make sure that your experience at University is the best it can be. Supported by your Student Leaders, 500 Academic Reps will address issues on your course and make changes, whilst the Campaigns Network are here as a voice for the LGBT+, BAME, Disabilities and Women’s communities as well as running RAG and environmental campaigns across campus. We ensure your voice is heard on-campus, in the community and at a national level.
Your SU Venues
Perfect venues and events for all tastes.
Our award-winning venues provide something for every student. From our homely student pub (The Swan) and vibrant sports bar (Tower Bar), to our live music and night club venue (The Engine Shed) and our unique on-the-water cocktail bar (The Barge). If you need any more of a reason use our venues, every £1 spent in them is re-invested into the student experience.
Cook up a storm
Top tips for decorating your uni room
Freshers survival guide
The official University of Lincoln Freshers Week
In recent years, there have been many companies who try to take advantage of confused students as they prepare for the best week of their lives.
The University of Lincoln Students’ Union provides all of the on-campus official Freshers Week events and we have partnered with the biggest events in the city to give you the ultimate Freshers Week. If you’re ever in doubt about whether an event is official, look out for either the Students’ Union logo, the University of Lincoln logo or simply contact us with any questions. [email protected]
Look out for our line-up of Freshers Week events which will be released on 13th May at 5pm, with Wristbands and Platinum Cards on-sale on 20th May.
Still confused? Feel free to drop a message to [email protected], or find us on Facebook or Twitter.
