Tap into a community of over 18,000 students and staff at Lancaster University
There are over 18,000 students and staff at Lancaster University, all waiting to hear from you.
Students are a vital and yet often neglected market for local business: they are experimental and yet fiercely loyal to the brands they know; they are low earners with high levels of disposable income, and they’re the first to try new products and services.
Over 24,000 students and staff make up the community at Lancaster University and many of those are using on-campus experiences and digital advertising to make decisions on where they spend their money. Lancaster University Students’ Union can give you unprecedented access to this exciting market, giving you a bespoke presence in the hottest student spaces from face-to-face at the annual Freshers’ Fair through to featuring in our own student newspaper.
LUSU runs some of the most vibrant student events throughout the year, from Freshers Fair to the largest inter-varsity sports tournament in Europe - the infamous Roses!
Have your brand feature on event promotions and on-the-day activities.
Customisable packages available, tailored to your brand. Previous extras have included branded reusable cups, and your logo on awards given to students.
Main Event Sponsor
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Prime location at Freshers Fair
3m x 2m
Up to 6 people per stall
Space for pull-up banners and larger installations to showcase your brand
Option to hand out goodie bags and leaflets in the queue
Powered pitch
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Medium-trafficked area
2m x 2m
Up to 4 people per stall
Limited power available - additional fee if required. (Please enquire)
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Less trafficked area at the fair
Up to 2 people allowed at the stall at any time
Same style stall as University Societies, with a single table and no backing board
Unpowered pitch
Footfall of up to 12,000 students to connect with your brand.
Fresher’s Fair Stall
If you are interested in having a Fresher’s Fair stall for 2026, please fill out our Freshers Week 2026 Enquiries Form.
Promotional Day
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Marquee + Table from 10am-4pm
Unpowered
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Marquee + Table from 10am-4pm
Powered (max. 13Amps)
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Marquee + Table from 10am-4pm
Unpowered
Increased footfall during Freshers period
£750 + VAT
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Marquee + Table from 10am-4pm
Powered (max. 13Amps)
Increased footfall during Freshers period
£800 + VAT
Face to face with students in Alexandra Square, the heart of campus with 2k footfall per day.
Digital Media
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1700px x 500px Web banner featured on our main website lancastersu.co.uk
£500 per month
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1700px x 500px Web banner featured on our main website lancastersu.co.uk during Freshers (October.)
£750 per month
Our website has been designed to be more open and effective for students. Currently we have over 10,000 visits a month with 1,650 of these being unique. Adverts on the website will be viewable on all forms of mobile device.
Web Banner
2.3 million visits per year
642,000 Freshers visits
Viewable on all devices
Our main channels are the most selective of our media options, but if your messaging matches ours and can offer real benefits to our members, then let’s talk. (24k followers on Facebook, and 16k on Instagram)
Social Media
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1080 x 1920 px Story Size Still or video (up to 10 seconds)
Shared across both @lancastersu Instagram and Facebook
Content restrictions apply. The SU must approve all messaging and scheduling. Price is per story. Main social media ‘grid’ posts or reels are not available.
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1080 x 1920 px Story Size Still or video (up to 10 seconds)
Shared across both @lancastersu Instagram and Facebook
Content restrictions apply. The SU must approve all messaging and scheduling. Price is per story. Main social media ‘grid’ posts or reels are not available.
Increased social media traffic during the Freshers period
£300 + VAT
Please note that we cannot offer Instagram main posts.
24,000 FB Followers
13,500 IG Followers
1,000-2,500 avg. story views
The Sugarhouse is the Students’ Union run nightclub within Lancaster City Centre, which sees a footfall of approx. 3,000 students per week across Sugar’s beloved student club nights.
The Sugarhouse
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1080px x 1920px plasma screen
Price for 1 week - £100 (ex. VAT)
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1080px x 1920px plasma screen
Price for 5 weeks - £500(ex. VAT)
Print Media
Make an impression on up to 15,000 students! Flyer distribution takes place at busy periods during the University day, providing you with the most effective coverage possible. Flyering is done through trained student staff members who know the best locations to target students come rain or shine.
Flyer Distribution
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Flyer distribution provided by our team of student staff.
For a price estimate, please contact us for more information.
Make an impression on up to 15,000 students
SCAN Lancaster (Student Comment and News) is our student newspaper established in 1967, making it one of the longest-running student publications in Europe.
SCAN Advertisement
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Half Page dimensions: 274 × 173.5mm
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Full Page dimensions: 274 × 347mm
Promotional Packages
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Promotional Day (Unpowered) + 1X Social Media Story - £850
Marquee + Table from 10am-4pm
Unpowered
1080 x 1920 px Story Size Still or video (up to 10 seconds)
Shared across both @lancastersu Instagram and Facebook
Content restrictions apply. The SU must approve all messaging and scheduling. Price is per story. Main social media ‘grid’ posts or reels are not available.
Package Price: £850 + VAT (£100 discount)
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Promotional Day (Powered) + 1X Social Media Story - £900
Marquee + Table from 10am-4pm
Powered (max. 13Amps)
1080 x 1920 px Story Size Still or video (up to 10 seconds)
Shared across both @lancastersu Instagram and Facebook
Content restrictions apply. The SU must approve all messaging and scheduling. Price is per story. Main social media ‘grid’ posts or reels are not available.
Package Price: £900 + VAT (£100 discount)
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Promotional Day (Unpowered) + 1 Month Website Banner - £1100
Marquee + Table from 10am-4pm
Unpowered
1700px x 500px Web banner featured on our main website lancastersu.co.uk
Package Price: £1100 + VAT (£100 discount)
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Promotional Day (Powered) + 1 Month Website Banner - £1150
Marquee + Table from 10am-4pm
Powered (max. 13Amps)
1700px x 500px Web banner featured on our main website lancastersu.co.uk
Package Price: £1150 + VAT (£100 discount)
Boost your advertising power with our promotional packages, pairing promotional days with digital advertising at a discount!
Want to Find Out More?
Email lusuadvertising@lancaster.ac.uk
Phone 07301 202 338
Contact Us!
Fill out our Booking Enquiries Form.
Booking Forms
Fill out our Freshers Week 2026 Enquiries Form.
Download our Freshers’ Week 2026 Media Pack.
Media Packs
Download our General Media Pack.
Promotional Days Briefing Document
Download our Promotional Days Briefing Document.
Some of Our Partners:
Lancaster University Students’ Union is a not-for-profit organisation, meaning 100% of everything we earn gets put straight back into the services we provide for students.
This would not be possible without your support, for this, and on behalf of 18,000 students and staff, thank you.
