Official Freshers 2025
What's On
We know January can be tight, so we’ve kept Refreshers Week packed with fun with a low price tag. From FREE Open Mic Nights to Quizzes for just £2!
Make sure you have the Students’ Union app handy!
Want a big night out? Save £2 by getting an ADV ticket for QUACK! Neon Party for just £5!
Join us all week as we bring you the best start to the new term, without breaking the bank.
If you don't see the sticker, it's not official!
Welcome to the ultimate kick-off to your university journey! The
OFFICIAL Lincoln Refreshers Week 2026 is brought to you by YOUR Students’
Union, delivering the most exciting events across your favourite
on-campus venues. It's the perfect environment to make friends and
create unforgettable memories.
Look out for the 'OFFICIAL '
sticker to ensure it's official!
Check out last year's Freshers
Venues
Engine Shed
Lincoln’s biggest and best event venue! Hosting gigs, club nights, comedy shows, themed parties and more. It’s the home of Quack!, our legendary weekly student night.
The Platform
The platform is a sister venue to The Engine Shed. A place buzzing with live music, laugh-out-loud comedy, and events made just for students!
Towers
Your go-to campus bar. Great food, student-friendly drinks deals, pub quizzes, live sport, and the ideal place to catch up with mates between lectures.
The Swan
A cosy, relaxed pub with a chilled vibe. Come for the board games, stay for the great pints and open mic nights. Perfect for downtime or deep chats. All our venues are run by the SU for students, so every pound spent goes straight back into improving your university experience.
Quack!
Every Wednesday, The Engine Shed transforms into the wildest student party in Lincoln. Expect inflatables, confetti, singalong anthems and fancy-dress themes. Oh, and the most important thing? The FREE duck throws! If you know, you know. If you don’t, you soon will.
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Lincoln’s biggest and best event venue! Hosting gigs, club nights, comedy shows, themed parties and more. It’s the home of Quack!, our legendary weekly student night.
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The platform is a sister venue to The Engine Shed. A place buzzing with live music, laugh-out-loud comedy, and events made just for students!
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Your go-to campus bar. Great food, student-friendly drinks deals, pub quizzes, live sport, and the ideal place to catch up with mates between lectures.
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A cosy, relaxed pub with a chilled vibe. Come for the board games, stay for the great pints and open mic nights. Perfect for downtime or deep chats. All our venues are run by the SU for students, so every pound spent goes straight back into improving your university experience.
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Every Wednesday, The Engine Shed transforms into the wildest student party in Lincoln. Expect inflatables, confetti, singalong anthems and fancy-dress themes. Oh, and the most important thing? The FREE duck throws! If you know, you know. If you don’t, you soon will.
Testimonials
This is your student union
Advice
University can be amazing, but it can also come with challenges. That’s where our Advice Centre comes in.
We offer free, confidential and independent advice on:
- Academic issues (including appeals, misconduct and complaints)
- Housing and tenancy advice
- Money worries and budgeting
No matter how big or small the issue, you’re never alone. The Advice Centre is here to help you make informed decisions and get the support you need… all in a safe, judgement-free space.
Communities
At Lincoln SU, we’re all about helping you find your people. Whether you’re passionate about sports, love a good debate, want to champion change, or simply want to try something new – there’s a student community for you.
- Join a Sports Team – From football to fencing, you’ll find a team that fits
- Get Involved in Societies – Over 100 societies to choose from: cultural, political, academic, creative and more
- Become a Rep or Officer – Represent students on your course or across the whole uni
It’s easy to join, and even easier to belong. This is your community… make it what you want it to be.
Representation
Your experience is our priority. And to make sure your voice is heard, you elect student representatives to listen to your feedback and push for change on campus.
Who represents you?
- Student Leaders: There are three Student Leaders in place to represent you. They cover three different areas: Student Communities, Student Support and Development, and Student Representation.
- Student Experience Officers: Student Experience Officers work alongside Student Leaders in part-time positions, speaking to students and collecting their feedback. There is an SEO for every school.
- Programme Reps: Programme Reps represent the views of students on their course, working with staff in their school to address feedback on all areas of teaching and learning.
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University can be amazing, but it can also come with challenges. That’s where our Advice Centre comes in.
We offer free, confidential and independent advice on:
- Academic issues (including appeals, misconduct and complaints)
- Housing and tenancy advice
- Money worries and budgeting
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At Lincoln SU, we’re all about helping you find your people. Whether you’re passionate about sports, love a good debate, want to champion change, or simply want to try something new – there’s a student community for you.
- Join a Sports Team – From football to fencing, you’ll find a team that fits
- Get Involved in Societies – Over 100 societies to choose from: cultural, political, academic, creative and more
- Become a Rep or Officer – Represent students on your course or across the whole uni
It’s easy to join, and even easier to belong. This is your community… make it what you want it to be.
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Your experience is our priority. And to make sure your voice is heard, you elect student representatives to listen to your feedback and push for change on campus.
Who represents you?
- Student Leaders: There are three Student Leaders in place to represent you. They cover three different areas: Student Communities, Student Support and Development, and Student Representation.
- Student Experience Officers: Student Experience Officers work alongside Student Leaders in part-time positions, speaking to students and collecting their feedback. There is an SEO for every school.
- Programme Reps: Programme Reps represent the views of students on their course, working with staff in their school to address feedback on all areas of teaching and learning.
Everything we do, from events to the support, to the spaces you hang out in is shaped by students, for students. Refreshers Week is your chance to jump back in, reconnect, and make the most of the rest of the academic year.
Your student leaders
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Becca
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Thomas
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Tom