Freshers Events

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Mon 15th September

LUSUMA Freshers Fair Stall Holders
midnight - 12:01am
The atrium - George Davies Centre
This is for Non LUSUMA sports, societies and organisations who would like a stand to be represented at the LUSUMA freshers fair.

Sun 21st September

Fresh Festival 2025
21st September 9am - 5th October 10pm

Mon 22nd September

SU Carnival
noon - 3pm
SU Square

Tue 23rd September

Freebies Fair
10am - 4pm
O2 Academy
Outdoor Activations
10am - 4pm
Centenary Square
Sports & Societies Fair
10am - 4pm
SU Square
GIAG - Boat Club (Land Sessions)
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles Wilson Building
Swimming GIAG session 1
7pm - 8:30pm
Roger Bettles Sports Centre

Wed 24th September

Freebies Fair
10am - 4pm
O2 Academy
Sports & Societies Fair
10am - 4pm
SU Square
Swimming GIAG session 2
3pm - 4:30pm
Roger Bettles Sports Centre

Thu 25th September

Volunteering & Support Fair
10am - 4pm
SU Square
UOL Re-enactment Society GIAG Re-enactment Crafts - Hats
6:30pm - 9pm
Ken Edwards - 322
Learn to make your own medieval hat! Various styles and colours to choose from.
Water Polo GIAG session 1
7:30pm - 9pm
Cossington pool

Fri 26th September

Brookfield Welcome
11am - 3pm
The Hub, Brookfield
Laser Tag
11am - 5pm
O2 Academy
GIAG - Boat Club (Land Sessions)
3pm - 5:30pm
Charles Wilson Building
Give It A Go - Watson's Bar Trip
7pm - 11pm
Watson's Vegan Cocktail Bar
The first of our two Give It A Go events is a trip to Watson's bar - named after Donald Watson, Leicester resident, coiner of the term "vegan", and co-founder of the Vegan Society - to get to know eachother and sample their unique vegan cocktails.

Sat 27th September

Location of the Viking Field GIAG Re-enactment Combat
noon - 4pm
Viking Field (Roger Bettles Sport Centre)
Learn the basics of medieval combat. Various weapons available, all equipment provided. It's safe and fun!
GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions)
1pm - 5pm
Leicester Rowing Club
Swimming GIAG session 3
3pm - 4:30pm
Roger Bettles Sports Centre

Sun 28th September

GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions)
1pm - 5pm
Leicester Rowing Club

Mon 29th September

East and South East Asian Mixer
noon - 2pm
Global Lounge, Charles Wilson
Oriental Society Meet & Greet
6pm - 9pm
SBB 0.02

Tue 30th September

Give It A Go - Social & Snacks
4pm - 6pm
Campus (more detail soon)
Our second of two Give It A Go events is a chill social on campus, with a selection of vegan snacks to try.

Wed 1st October

International Student Café
noon - 2pm
Global Lounge, Charles Wilson
GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions)
1pm - 5pm
Leicester Rowing Club
Meet & Greet Pub Quiz
7pm - 10pm
The Loaded Dog
Come join us for our first meet & greet of the year! Whether you’re here for the quiz or just to meet new people, everyone’s welcome — all years, all courses, and no membership required! Check out our Instagram for more information.

Thu 2nd October

Desi Mixer
noon - 2pm
Global Lounge, Charles Wilson
UOL Re-enactment Society GIAG Re-enactment Crafts - Bag
6:30pm - 9pm
Ken Edwards - 322
Learn to sew and embroider your own medieval pouch! Various colours to choose from and unlimited styles.
Water polo GIAG session 2
7:30pm - 9pm
Cossington pool

Fri 3rd October

GIAG - Boat Club (Land Sessions)
3pm - 5:30pm
Charles Wilson Building
Meet & Greet Games Night
7pm - 10pm
Firebug
Come join us again for our second meet & greet of the year! Whether you’re here for the games or just to meet new people, everyone’s welcome — all years, all courses, and no membership required! Check out our Instagram for more information.

Sat 4th October

Location of the Viking Field GIAG Re-enactment Combat
noon - 4pm
Viking Field (Roger Bettles Sport Centre)
Learn the basics of medieval combat. Various weapons available, all equipment provided. It's safe and fun!
GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions)
1pm - 5pm
Leicester Rowing Club

Sun 5th October

GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions)
1pm - 5pm
Leicester Rowing Club

Mon 6th October

MENA Mixer
noon - 2pm
Global Lounge, Charles Wilson

Wed 8th October

Distance Learning 101
noon - 12:50pm
Online
European Mixer
noon - 2pm
Global Lounge, Charles Wilson
Flying Team Welcome Briefing I
6pm - 7pm
Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3
A welcome talk, essential for new members and an opportunity for prospective members to find out what we do.

Fri 10th October

Flying Team Welcome Briefing II
6pm - 7pm
Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3
A welcome talk, essential for new members and an opportunity for prospective members to find out what we do.

Mon 13th October

North American Mixer
noon - 2pm
Global Lounge, Charles Wilson

Mon 20th October

DL Officer Drop-In
1pm - 1:50pm
Online
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