Starting university this January? Discover the different events taking place across January that you can to get involved in.
Students' Union
The Students' Union are hosting events across January to give you the chance to meet new people and catchup with friends and coursemates.Arriving in the UK?
If you are travelling to the UK to start university, you'll find everything you need to know on our arriving in the UK webpage.Need help finding your way around?
Take a look at our campus map and info on how to find us.
What's going on during January welcome?
The following are taking place at the Preston Campus. Events and timings are subject to change.
Card printing, checks and fees
The following services will be situated in the upper ground floor area of the Student Centre. These services will be available between Wednesday 15 and Friday 24 January (week days only), 8.30am - 5pm:
- University card printing
- International document checks
- Fee payments
- Medical Centre
DBS checks
These are taking place every Wednesday afternoon on the lower ground floor of the Student Centre.
Library tours
Tours of the library will run every day between Friday 17 January and Friday 24 January (week days only):
Students' Union events
The Students' Union are running a host of events throughout January. See the Students' Union welcome page for more information.
Bank account support for international students
Lloyds Bank will be available to support international students with opening bank accounts, 1pm - 4pm, on the dates below:
- Wednesday 15 January
- Thursday 16 January
- Wednesday 22 January 2025
- Thursday 23 January 2025
Welcome drop-in activities
Burnley welcome
The Big Welcome Back
A variety of services and activities will be provided in Victoria Mill social space such as:
- Crafting
- Boccia
- Students' Union
- Oasis Chaplaincy
- Careers
Getting to campus
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Getting to Preston Campus
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Getting to Burnley Campus
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Getting to Westlakes Campus
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