Oh, hi there! 👋

Welcome back!

We hope you’ve all had a well-deserved break with plenty of rest and treats.

And now that we’re all back, ready for the new year, it’s time to get stuck in. We’ve got a busy one this term… have a scroll to see what’s going on.

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Welcome to 2025! ✨

Get in the loop with all things LUSU this term and check out our welcome back article. From LUSU Green to the big Refreshers buzz!

We’re ready for the new year – are you? 👀

Read here!

It's time for a refresh 🔁

Miss out on the Freshers Fair earlier in the academic year? New to Lancaster this term? Looking for something new, or maybe you’re just on the hunt for some freebies?

Whatever your reason, we’ve got just the event for you!

Meet your student clubs, and societies, sport teams, and services that make Lancaster home at Refreshers 2025! And this year, we’re making Refreshers a two-parter. So, don’t worry if you missed out on all that Freshers goodness the first time around – second times the charm!

Join us for Part One tomorrow, Friday 17th January in LICA from 3PM-7PM.

Will we see you there?

Refresh your new year 👀

Notice of Elections 💜

And so, it begins…

LUSU election season is almost up us and it’s your chance to make a difference.

We’ll be electing our Students’ Union Full-Time Officers (FTOs) for the 2025/26 academic year. All the key dates and information can be found below.

Do you have what it takes to lead your LUSU?

More info here 👈

International Meet & Greet 👋

Whether you’re back for another term, or you’re just starting your Lancaster journey, LUSU is here to welcome you!

On Tuesday 21st January, join us for our Refreshers International Meet & Greet event, hosted by your Wellbeing Officer, Ella, and the International Students' Forum.

Connect with other students, make friends, and celebrate the vibrant diversity that makes Lancaster unique! All students are welcome to come along from 12-2pm in Grizedale Bar for an informal opportunity to mix and mingle with music and free pizza!

Join the fun 🤩

Keeping Warm this Winter ❄️

We know that winter can be tough. With the rising cost of living and energy bills, there are a lot of difficulties that people – especially students – might face in their housing.

So, to help you stay warm, LUSU Green and your Wellbeing Officer, Ella, have joined forces to give you five helpful, sustainable tips on keeping warm while also minimising the cost in a sustainable way.

You can read their advice below!

Learn more 🥰

LUSU's Carbon Footprint and Next Steps

We’ve received our baseline greenhouse gas footprint report to guide our journey towards reducing our carbon footprint, and now we need your help!

This year, we received our Greenhouse Gas analysis for 2023/24. The report identifies a breakdown of LUSU’s Greenhouse Gas emissions, allowing us to look into next steps for our carbon reduction efforts.

You can learn more and read the full report on the LUSU website.

Find out more 💚

It's competition time! 🥳

On Wednesday 22nd January, Sugarhouse are hosting the ultimate European Takeover party.

And now is your chance to be one of FIVE lucky winners of FREE ENTRY + Q-JUMP to this Europe-tastic night.

To be in with the chance of winning, all you have to do is answer the question linked below and fill in your details. Simple as that!

The competition closes on Monday 20th January at 11AM – so be quick!

Enter NOW!

Reforestation at Forrest Hills 💚

Explore the reforestation site at Forrest Hills!

Join LUSU Green on Tuesday 21st January where you will:

•   Meet at the ECOHub, walk together to Forrest Hills (15 mins off campus)
•   Learn and explore the reforestation site where we have been planting trees since 2018
•   Help out removing tree tubes

Sign up to come along!

Join the adventure 🌳

And now: your sport update ⚽️

Your Sport update is back!

Take a look at the LUSU Sport Term 1 Review, and see what's coming up next.

Check them out over on the LUSU Sport Instagram and give our teams a big cheer!

Check them out!

Supper Club 🥗

Supper Club is back this term, in collaboration with the university – Supper Club offers you a free hot meal to get you through. It takes place every Thursday night of term in Marketplace – but places are limited and pre-registration is essential.

Grab your Supper Club entry card from the LUSU reception desk any time during office hours (10am-5pm), then head down to Marketplace between 5-7pm on Thursday.

Find LUSU 💜