What's On @ UPSU: Freshers

The countdown to The Union's Freshers' Fayre 2022 has officially begun... but what can you expect?

  • Posted Sun, Sep 4, 2022 10:00 AM

Can you believe it is September already!?

The next few weeks will fly by as you get ready to come to Portsmouth - either for the first time or as a returning student. And there will be a lot to see and do!

What do we have planned? We're so glad you asked...

Vintage Vera Kilo Sale

Got to Uni and can't find anything to wear? Head to The Students' Union on Friday 23rd September between 10am and 4pm for the ever popular Vintage Vera Kilo Sale! 

It's easy! 

  • BROWSE through the shop and pick what you want
  • WEIGH your clothes at the weigh station
  • PAY and leave with a smile on your face

Head on down to see what bargains you can find!

The Union's Freshers' Fayre

Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd September

Join us for our annual Freshers' Fayre at The Students' Union on Cambridge Road! The one and only! THREE days of groups, sports, societies, information, food and fun!

You'll have the chance to discover and join over 100 student groups and sports clubs, take home some exciting freebies and vouchers and meet some of our partners!

Who will be there?

Commercial vendors such as Dominos, National Express, Portsmouth FC, and the Department of Education, you'll certainly find something for you! Our event will feature numerous food and drinks vendors and even includes a bar delivered by Astoria.

It's FREE to attend and you can visit as many times as you like!

But that's not all, this year we're giving you MORE!

Freshers' Fest!

That's right! Get dressed to the nines it is time to party! 

Join us on Gun House Green for TWO tents - a silent disco and DJ set and bar! 

The night doesn't end there - head to Astoria for the official afterparty!

Watch this space for more information to come!

The Union's Representation Fayre

Tuesday 27th September

Take Charge and Stand Up!

The Representation Fayre gives new and returning students the chance to get involved and create change!

We want to showcase different ways for students to engage with representation activity at the Union, University and wider community including:

  • Course Reps
  • Student Council
  • LGBT+ society
  • & more!

We will also have other representative organisations and UoP services at the fayre for you to speak to among other exciting things!

With a host of activities and opportunities, you will have the chance to learn more about how you can stand for what you believe and make a difference!

The Union's Skills Development Fayre

Wednesday 28th September

Take Opportunities and Stand Out!

At our Development Fayre we want to showcase to you how you can best grow your skills to help with your next steps!

Join us to find out more about:

  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Jobs at UPSU
  • How to adopt a society
  • Other opportunities with your Union

We'll also be joined by Careers & Employability, to help you with the skills you're building by getting involved at University, and unveiling your Learning Experience Officer Jade's 7 Steps to Success programme!

At UPSU, we want to help you build your skills in different ways, by putting on events and opportunities for you throughout the year, so our Development Fayre will be an introduction to that! Look out for improv, painting class & more, as well as resources to help you put what you've learnt and developed into practice.

The Union's Wellness Fayre

Thursday 29th September

Take Care and Stand Together!

Relax with the Students' Union!

At the Wellness Fayre you will be able to:

  • Take part in plant pot painting
  • Tree-at yourself to your own plant to grow alongside you during your studies
  • Contribute to our Union tree to Re-leaf stress
  • Plant your ideas on activities that make you feel tree-mendous

There will also be professionals on hand from a range of University services, including Wellbeing, Chaplaincy and Res Life, to share what support they can offer you throughout your University journey. Additionally, our green space will be transformed for groups of students to hang out, grab some food and play some oversized games!

There is plenty to see and do across the Fayres and we're here to help you make your year at Portsmouth the best one ever. All the Fayre's are free to attend and will have some freebies there too!

Freshers Tickets

The official freshers pack has landed featuring all of your main student venues - do not accept any poor imitations!

Includes:

  • Your Official Moving In Party
  • The Big Night Out
  • Freshers Festival 2022
  • The Freshers Rave
  • Also act now to get free tickets to - ABBA’s Disco Wonderland, Purple Wednesday and IS IT Thursday!
  • Plus all packs include a free VIP black card free entry all year to IS IT Thursday

On top of all that you can also get 10% off the Classic range in the Union Shop!

Be warned of scam events - this is the ONLY freshers pack you can trust in association with The University of Portsmouth Student Union. Never buy a ticket to an event without venues announced!

Returners Tickets

Welcome to the biggest and best week of your life!

Includes -

  • Your Official Moving In Party
  • The Big Night Out
  • Freshers Festival 2022
  • The Freshers Rave
  • Also act now to get free tickets to - ABBA’s Disco Wonderland, Purple Wednesday and IS IT Thursday!
  • Plus all packs include a free VIP black card free entry all year to IS IT Thursday

On top of all that you can also get 10% off the Classic range in the Union Shop!

All events are subject to limited capacity. Do not miss out.

Be warned of scam events - this is the ONLY freshers pack you can trust in association with The University of Portsmouth Student Union. Never buy a ticket to an event without venues announced!

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