January welcome

Date
Wednesday 14 - Thursday 29 January 2026
Location
University of Central Lancashire, Burnley, Preston and Westlakes campuses

Starting university this January? Discover the different events taking place across January that you can to get involved in.

What's going on during January welcome?

Please note that the below events and timings are subject to change, where possible please check the organiser's website.

Library tours at our Preston Campus are running on Wednesday 14, Thursday 15, Friday 16, Monday 19, and Wednesday 21 January.

Campus tours of our Preston Campus start from Monday 12 and end Friday 23 January from 3pm - 4pm (on weekdays only).

Our Airport transfer service (for pre-booked January starters only), is a meet and greet at Manchester Airport giving you free transport to our Preston Campus, is running on Wednesday 14, Thursday 15, Friday 16, and Saturday 17 January. 

Welcome back

For returning students to our Burnley and Westlakes Campuses, check the Student Hub for welcome back events on your campus.

January welcome events calendar 

Explore our January welcome events by each day, please note that some of the below event location and timings are subject to change, 

Worried about making friends at uni?

We've teamed up with Umii, an app which matches you with other University of Lancashire students based on your interests, course and societies. It makes it super easy to connect, start conversations and develop friendships together.

Discover Umii

Where next?

Welcome and arrival information

We look forward to welcoming our new and returning students to the University of Lancashire.

Student life

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