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Refreshers 2026
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Tuesday 27th Jan 10:00 - Tuesday 27th Jan 16:00
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- Students' Union Building - 3rd Space
Join us on Monday 27th January 2025 at The Union for Refreshers' Fayre!
🗓 Tuesday 27th January 2026
🕒 10am - 4pm
📍 The Union Building, Cambridge Road
Kick off the new year with our Refreshers’ Fayre, your chance to dive back into campus life, discover what’s on offer, and pick up some freebies along the way. Enjoy Domino’s on us, meet student groups and societies and more! Whether you’re looking to try something new or simply grab a slice of pizza, come along and get stuck in!
Discover Clubs & Societies: From academic societies to creative arts, and hobby groups, the Refreshers' Fayre is packed with opportunities to find a group or society that matches your interests (or inspires a new one!). There’s something for everyone, whether you’re passionate about sports, music, gaming or volunteering. Want to try before you join? Give It A Go offers free, unlimited access to taster sessions run by Union societies!
Explore Services & Support: Get to know the wide range of student services available to you – from academic support and wellbeing services to student union resources. There are plenty of people here to help you succeed inside and outside the classroom.
Freebies & Giveaways: Who doesn’t love free stuff? Grab some awesome freebies, including Domino's Pizza and guess the value of our shopping trolley for the chance to win it! 🛒
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Venue Students' Union Building - Common Room
Starts Tue 24 Feb 10:00AM
End Tue 24 Feb 4:00PM
Group Indie Music Society
Venue Students' Union Building - Meeting Room 1
Starts Fri 30 Jan 6:00PM
End Sat 31 Jan 8:00PM
Group Illustration Society
Venue Eldon Building Illustration Room
Starts Fri 30 Jan 1:00PM
End Fri 30 Jan 3:00PM
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