Thousands of students have descended on the University of Central Lancashire ahead of the start of the new academic year.
The new first year students were greeted by a wide variety of performers as they collected their room keys and moved their much-loved creature comforts into their halls of residence.
Assisting the new undergraduates and their families with the move were members of various University sports teams, the University’s Student Wellbeing Ambassadors and Students’ Union (SU) representatives.
The University has also welcomed back thousands of returning students, some of whom will be living in halls and others who will be residing in local housing.
Professor Graham Baldwin, University of Central Lancashire Vice-Chancellor, said: “Welcome Week is a fantastic time to be around our campuses
"It’s wonderful to see our new students arrive and hear them say how excited they are to be starting the next chapter in their lives."
— Professor Graham Baldwin, University of Central Lancashire Vice-Chancellor
“It’s wonderful to see our new students arrive and hear them say how excited they are to be starting the next chapter in their lives.
“Our returning students tell me they’ve missed us over the summer and they’re eager to get back to their friends and to continue their studies and university life.”
Throughout the University’s Welcome Week, a host of activities are taking place to offer the new students a chance to make new friends, join a society and to settle into their new surroundings.
A variety of educational sessions will take place along with many activities to help the new students settle into life away from home for the first time.
This year’s events include two Taylor Swift inspired musical events, a quiz night, a Vintage Folk Thrift Sale, a Bingo Lingo night, a K-Pop Party and a Bollywood night, as well as the SU’s popular Freshers’ Fair, Societies’ Fair, Sport & Activity Fair and a Craft & Food Fair.
