Freshers week will be your official introduction to your University Campus, accommodation and social events. This can seem quite daunting to some, especially if you’re moving away from your friends and family.

But don’t worry, we’re here to help you connect with your fellow course/ flat-mates before you arrive at University, to help make settling-in that little bit easier! Join the conversation today by selecting your University Facebook or WhatsApp Group Chats below.

 

UNIVERSITY APPLICANT GROUPS

Join your University chat group to connect with your course and flat-mates. You’ll find key information on the latest University news, societies and freshers events.

FRESHERS WHATSAPP CHAT

Join your Whatsapp chat group to connect with your fellow undergraduates starting University in 2023. Useful for discussing student life, course material, enrolment, social activities and more!

HANLEY FRESHERS WEEK 2023

Hanley boast’s a fantastic student nightlife. With two great Universities (Keele University and the University of Staffordshire) there is no shortage of social nights out that cater to both.

There will be many freshers events taking place in Hanley, exclusively for new students, which are a fantastic opportunity to make some new friends. We’ve highlighted the biggest and most popular events below.

GET TICKETS

Explore all the biggest events of Freshers 2023 in Hanley here for Keele and Staffordshire University students. Getting your ticket early is highly recommended to guarantee entry.

FIND YOUR FLATMATES

It couldn’t be easier to find your flat-mates. Simply visit the Keele and Staffordshire Facebook Pages and find your accommodation group.

STUDENT OFFERS

One of the biggest challenges every fresher faces is sticking to a budget. That’s why it’s important to take advantage of all the great student offers available! It’s super easy to sign up with us for the latest student discounts & offers from all your favourite brands.

Sign up today and we’ll even send you a FREE Freshers Pack.

FRESHERS WEEK FAQ'S

Can’t find the answer here? Message the Hanley Freshers Page and a team member will be on hand to assist you.

Your welcome week and arrival date will depend on your University and student accommodation.

  • Keele University: TBC
  • University of Staffordshire: TBC

Hanley freshers week is guaranteed to be packed with some huge events that you do not want to miss! You can find the full line-up of all the biggest events in our ‘Freshers Events’ section.

Yes, you can purchase a ticket or wristband for a friend or family member too. Each ticket comes with a unique barcode that will be scanned upon entry. As long as whoever you’re buying for is using a separate barcode to you, both tickets will be valid. Please note, the ticket DOES NOT need to be in their name.

Yes, bring one to be safe. Most nightclub venues will require you to present a Valid 18+ Government ID such as a Driver’s License or Passport upon entry.

For most events, doors open at 10pm. We advise students to arrive early to avoid lengthy queues and guarantee entry.

COVID19 Protection Policy: We would like our customers to have peace of mind when they purchase from us. Therefore, in the unfortunate case that our freshers events do not take place on the displayed date due to nightclubs/bars still remaining closed: – We will postpone the event until a later date (when nightclubs/bars are reopened & it is safe for us all to party again) & your ticket will STILL BE VALID for that date. – If we are forced to CANCEL the event, we will issue a FULL refund on any ticket or wristband you have purchased.

WORK FOR US

Depending on demand and availability throughout the year, we recruit for a wide range of roles. These include brand ambassadors, event staff, blog writers and more! If you’re interested, complete our signup form here. In previous years, our top brand ambassadors made over £2,000 before arriving at University, working from home.

EXPLORE OUR BLOG

Browse the latest blogs written by students, full of tips for Hanley freshers. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest social events, student discounts, part-time jobs as well as help answer some of the most common questions students have about University.