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What’s on during Winter Freshers

There are lots of exciting events running throughout the week! From club nights to Give It a Go’s to free pool, we’ve compiled a roundup of all the events, so you don’t miss a thing!

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There are lots of exciting events running throughout the week!


Whether you’re getting ready to start another term here or are brand new to Leeds Beckett, Winter Freshers’ is the perfect time to meet new people, try something new, and explore all the opportunities LBU has to offer! 

From club nights to Give It a Go’s to free pool, we’ve compiled a roundup of all the events, so you don’t miss a thing!

 

Monday 30th January

International Games Night

Join The Global Village for a fun evening of board games and meeting new people from 5pm - 7pm at The Hive on City Campus!

Give It A Go! Women’s Football

Try out Women's Football with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 6pm - 7pm at the Sports Centre on Headingley Campus.

Quids In

Kick off Winter Freshers with Leeds’ biggest weekly club night! VooDoo Events presents Quids In at Pryzm in Leeds City Centre from 10pm - 4am.

 

Tuesday 31th January

Winter Freshers’ Fair

Jump headfirst into student life this semester with the Winter Freshers’ Fair. Meet your Student Officer Team, play games, check out LBU’s student societies, sign up for sports teams, and grab a whole load of freebies! 

Whether you're a January starter or a returning student, it’s a great chance to grab some freebies and find out more about the opportunities that are waiting for you here at LBU.

Visit the fair from 10am - 4pm at City Campus.

Blood on the Clocktower? Games Night 

Team up with others from 5:30pm - 8pm at the City campus Living Room (located above The Hive,) to figure out who the killer is or use your deception skills to keep it a secret!

Blood on the Clocktower belongs to the "Werewolf" family of games; a team of Good Players who don't know who each other are VS a team of Evil Players who do know who each other are, and every player has special powers.

Tickets are £5 and there are only 15 places available. The tickets are deposits and will be refunded on attendance. You can reserve your spot here.

Free Pool at The Hive

Had a full day of checking out all the student societies on offer at the Freshers’ Fair? Head over to The Hive at City or Headingley campus between 6pm - 8pm for a drink and an evening of free pool!

Give It A Go! Jujitsu 

Try out Jujitsu with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 6pm - 7:30pm at City Campus Gym!

Give It A Go! Ultimate Frisbee

Try out Ultimate Frisbee with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 9pm - 10pm at the Headingley campus Sports Centre!

Space Tuesdays

Dance until dawn from 11pm - 5am at Leeds’ longest-running student night, Space Tuesdays! 

 

Wednesday 1st February

Leadership Election Info Session for International Students

Are you interested in standing in the upcoming LBSU leadership elections? Pop along to this casual information session from 12:30pm - 1:30pm to find out more about the LBSU Student Officer roles, campaigning, and how the elections work.

Antics Wednesdays

Celebrate Freshers at Pryzm from 10pm - 4am with six rooms of music at one of Yorkshire’s biggest club nights!

Leeds Food Tour

Join a guided tour of Leeds’ best independent pubs, restaurants and street food stalls… with food included at every stop! Spend the afternoon making new friends over lots of delicious food! All food has been carefully selected to showcase the best of each venue, with vegan and gluten-free options available if requested.

Meet outside the Queens Hotel at 12pm, book your place here now! Spaces are limited, so be sure to book soon!

Society Mixer

Do you want to meet like-minded people? Do you want to create or join a society? Do you like free pizza?

If you answered yes to any of these, then come along to the Society Mixer from 5pm - 8pm at The Hive on City campus! Meet people with similar interests, talk to staff and meet your Activities Officer and discuss what societies may suit you.

The first 100 tickets come with a free drink! Get yours here.

 

Thursday 2nd February

Pick It Up Litter Pick

Interested in helping us make Leeds a greener and safer space for everyone? We're organising an LBSU Litter Pick on 2nd February from 10:30am - 12:30pm at Woodhouse Moor.

Come rain or shine we will work with volunteers to improve our green spaces for all! Meet new people and gain a couple of hours volunteering towards a fantastic cause.

Apply online here to find out more or email LBSU-Volunteering@leedsbeckett.ac.uk if you have any questions.

Leeds Walking Tours

Discover the city’s rich industrial past from 11am - 12:30pm on a walking tour with friendly, informative, and entertaining guides. Tickets are £3 and there are only 15 places available. You can reserve your spot here!

Shop Zero Induction

Get to know one of our student-led enterprise projects, our zero-waste shop & kitchen, Shop Zero! The induction will take place from 11am - 12:30pm at City campus.

Peakee Vintage Clothing Sale

Hunt for bargains and quality vintage pieces with Peakee Vintage from 11am - 6pm in our Events Hall at City campus! Keep an eye out for more Peakee Vintage sales throughout the semester!

Find a Flatmate!

Starting to think about next year's accommodation but not sure who to live with? Join us at The Hive at City campus from 4pm - 6pm for a fun mixer with Unipol to play games and icebreaker activities with other students who are looking for flatmates too!

Give It A Go! Beginners Tennis

Try out Beginners Tennis with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 5pm - 6pm at Headingley campus!

Give It A Go! Pickle Ball

Try out Pickle Ball with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 5pm - 6pm at Headingley campus!

Give It A Go! Table Tennis

Try out Table Tennis with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 5pm - 6pm at the Headingley campus Sports Centre!

Give It A Go! Touch Rugby

Try out Touch Rugby with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 5pm - 6pm at Headingley campus!

Give It A Go! Ultimate Frisbee

Try out Ultimate Frisbee with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 5pm - 6pm at the Headingley campus Sports Centre!

Give It A Go! Jujitsu

Try out Jujitsu with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 6pm - 7:30pm at City Campus Gym!

Skint Thursday

Head over to Space Nightclub from 11pm - 5am for good music, drinks, and atmosphere at Skint Thursdays!

 

Friday 3rd February

Give It A Go! Women’s Football

Try out Women's Football with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 12pm - 2pm at Headingley Campus.

Give It A Go! Beginner Tennis

Try out Beginners Tennis with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 5pm - 6pm at Headingley campus!

Give It A Go! Volleyball

Try out Volley Ball with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 5pm - 7pm at Headingley campus!

Free Pool at The Hive

Head over to The Hive at City or Headingley campus between 6pm - 8pm for a drink and an evening of free pool!

Give It A Go! Basketball

Try out Basketball with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 8:30pm - 10pm at Headingley campus!

Paradiso

Kick off the weekend from 12pm onwards with disco, house, and RnB music every Friday with Paradiso at Space nightclub!

 

Saturday 4th February

Projekt

Spend your Saturday night right with a night of music, performers, and resident DJs at Projekt from 11pm at the O2 Academy!

 

Sunday 5th February

Give It A Go! Badminton

Try out Badminton with the LBSU Give It A Go program from 12pm - 2pm at Headingley campus!

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