Huddersfield Students' Union

✨ Your Support Starts Here

Starting university is exciting, but it can also come with lots of questions. The Student Success and Wellbeing Fair is your chance to discover the support, advice and opportunities available to help you settle into student life at Huddersfield.

Meet teams from across the University and Students’ Union, find out what support is available, and learn about the services designed to help you feel confident, connected and ready for your university journey.

Whether you’re looking for wellbeing support, academic advice or ways to get involved, this is the perfect place to start.

Drop by, say hello and discover the support waiting for you! https://www.huddersfieldsu.co.uk/events/student-success-and-wellbeing-fair

🐾 Ready to Take a Walk on the Wild Side?

Get ready for a wild Welcome Festival experience! Join us in University Square on 25th September from 11am–1pm for Wild Science Animal Encounters, where you can meet some amazing animals, learn something new and take a break from the busy start of university life.

Whether you’re an animal lover, looking for something different to do, or just want to meet new people during your first week at Huddersfield, this is the perfect chance to get involved and make some memories.

Come along, say hello and make your Welcome Festival a little more wild! https://www.huddersfieldsu.co.uk/events/wild-science-animal-encounters

🏓 Ready, Set, Pong!

Get ready for a night of friendly competition, fun and meeting new people at Pongathon!

Whether you’re bringing your flatmates, challenging your course mates or just looking to get involved during Welcome Festival, this is your chance to grab a paddle, show off your skills and have a laugh with other students.

No experience needed, just bring your competitive spirit and get ready for some classic Pongathon fun.

Book your place today and join us for an evening of games, laughs and new connections: https://www.huddersfieldsu.co.uk/events/pongathon-707e

One of the best ways to get involved and meet new people is by joining one of our many academic societies, student groups, or sports clubs. They’re a great way to explore your interests, build new skills, and have fun with like-minded people.

Whether you're into music, IT, sports, or something completely different — there's a group for you at Huddersfield Students' Union https://www.huddersfieldsu.co.uk/get-involved

New to Huddersfield? Come along to Welcome Night on the SU Floor and meet the people who could become your new uni friends.

Take some time to relax, settle in and enjoy a chilled evening with other new students. Whether you’re coming with your flatmates, course mates or on your own, it’s the perfect chance to chat, get to know people and start feeling at home at Huddersfield.

No pressure, no awkward introductions, just a friendly space to meet new faces, make connections and enjoy your first week at university.

Book your place today and join us for a relaxed Welcome Night on the SU Floor: https://www.huddersfieldsu.co.uk/events/hsu-welcome-night-70f9

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Important reminder 📢 only buy your Welcome Festival tickets directly from the Huddersfield Students’ Union website.

If you see tickets being sold anywhere else, don’t risk it. The SU website is the only place to get official tickets for our Welcome Festival events.

Check the official website, book your tickets and get ready for an unforgettable Welcome Festival! https://www.huddersfieldsu.co.uk/welcome26

Put the phone down, pick up a conversation 👋

Ready to take a break from the group chats and endless scrolling? Join us for the HSU Offline Social, a relaxed evening designed to help you meet new people, make friends and settle into life at Huddersfield.

Whether you’re arriving with your flatmates, coming along with course mates, or stepping in on your own, this is the perfect chance to connect with other students, get involved and enjoy a night away from your screens.

Expect fun activities, games, conversations and plenty of opportunities to meet the people who could become your new uni friends.

Don’t miss out on one of the easiest ways to make connections during Welcome Festival.

Book your place today and get ready to switch off, show up and connect: https://www.huddersfieldsu.co.uk/events/hsu-offline-social

Your first big night out starts here.

Round up your flatmates, put on your HudCrawl T shirt, and get ready for one of the biggest nights of Welcome Festival. Explore some of Huddersfield's best venues, meet loads of new people, and make memories you'll be talking about long after Freshers' Week is over.

Whether you're coming with friends or flying solo, HudCrawl is the perfect way to experience the town's nightlife and kick off your university adventure.

Tickets won't last long, so grab yours now: https://www.huddersfieldsu.co.uk/events/hudcrawl-ab12