Would you believe that Leicester’s Freshers’ Week is just around the corner? The summer seems to have passed in the trice of an eye and now a whole new group of students are gearing up to take the next big step in their life.
Freshers’ Week is a fortnight of fun, exciting and interesting activities which are put on at the start of the academic year for new students to get the very best idea of what lies ahead.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to find your way around everywhere, make a ton of new friends and discover more about what’s going on that might excite your interest, because when it comes to societies, events and clubs, the Leicester universities have hundreds to choose from!
On top of that of course is the partying that goes on during Freshers’ Week. If nights out are your thing then there’s plenty of them to choose from in Freshers’ Week. Just remember to have a hangover kit ready because you’re going to need it!
Another popular thing about Freshers’ Week is the freebies. You name it, they’ve got it, and in addition to getting all of the free stuff that’s on offer, remember to pick up as many money off vouchers and great deals as you can. They’re a good way to save a bit of cash in the future.
What’s On in Freshers Week 2024 in Leicester?
We’ve taken a look at some of the bigger events going on in and let’s just say, the whole concept of it only lasting a week is only in the name.
For University of Leicester students, the fun is starting from September 22nd, and lasting right through to October 6th. You can get a full breakdown of what’s going on in the welcome events list.
For De Montfort University students, the party is lasting even longer, from September 16th to October 6th. You can see a full list of events which are going on here. And below, you will find a run down of some of the main ones for both universities.
Love to party?
At De Montfort University in Leicester, they’ve got two weeks packed full of partying and festival vibes to enjoy, kicking off from Monday September 16th. The Welcome Festival features seven core events, including the Welcome Party, MOSH Freshers Takeover and Fat Cats Ibiza Beach Party. The biggest party night of them all takes place on September 22nd on the LVL1 on the first floor of the De Montfort Students’ Union building, which will be transformed into a vibrant party hub.
Meanwhile, the University of Leicester’s Fresh Festival is a two week extravaganza of events which kicks off with the Freshers’ Welcome Party at the O2 Academy on Sunday 22nd September, and the last of the 15 events is the Freshers’ Ball on Sunday 6th October.
Want to explore the city and find out more?
University of Leicester students can explore Leicester’s city centre on arrival weekend (September 21-22) with student ambassadors who will be taking a walk through our diverse city to see all it has to offer from arts and culture, food, shopping and more. Just let them know what you want to see, and book here to guarantee your space. There are also a series of campus tours and other events available over that weekend to help you find your way around.
De Montfort University students who love a bit of history and culture are in for a treat on Friday September 27th with a guided tour which covers some of the city’s most iconic and historic sites, including Leicester Castle Mound/Motte and Hall, St Mary de Castro, Turret Gateway, Trinity Chapel, and the DMU Museum.
Sport and socialising is your thing?
There’s far too much going on to mention it all but you can get a great idea in the welcome events list. For example, there’s an opportunity for all University of Leicester students to try out the sport facilities at both the Roger Bettles and Danielle Brown Sports Centres between 21 and 29 September. Simply bring your student card to reception for full access to the facilities for nine days! There’s also an International Games Night taking place on Saturday September 21st in the Global Lounge for fun, food, and friendly competition.
In addition to the many sporting societies and events to get involved in, De Montfort University students can enjoy the great outdoors with an open air cinema night on September 24th and the free to enter Park Life festival at Abbey Park on September 29th. More unusual events include Drone Soccer, the ReRoll Games Night and a Get Me Out Of Here mystery trip on October 6th!
Find your perfect Leicester student accommodation
Of course, finding the right student accommodation is vital to get the most out of your time at university and student accommodation close to the city centre/universities will
enable you to easily access the most freshers’ events.
We have perfect student accommodation available for both University of Leicester (UoL) and De Montfort University (DMU) students, so get in touch today for more details and to book your viewings.