Free Jan
A month of freebies & offers from your Uni & SU this January
Students' Union
Wellbeing & Chaplaincy
Careers
Retail
Library
Colleges
Students' Union

Free Fruit at LUSU Welcome Desk

12th, 19th & 26th January, LUSU Welcome Desk

Pick up some free fruit, available at the Lancaster University Students’ Union Welcome Desk.

RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch with LUSU Green

Fri 23rd January, 1pm-3pm

Enjoy an afternoon of birdwatching with LUSU Green as they take part in the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch event. Find out more and book your free ticket here.

Wellbeing & Chaplaincy

Suicide First Aid Lite

Available throughout January

Free Suicide First Aid Lite sessions available for students and staff throughout the new year.

Mindfulness at the Chaplaincy

Thursdays at 1.15pm - 1.45pm, Chaplaincy Quiet Room

Take a moment of reflection and Mindfulness at the Chaplaincy quiet room for 30 mins.

Careers

CV & Cover Letter Drop-Ins

Every Monday and Tuesday throughout January, Student Services Hub

Returning to university and want to strengthen your applications? Join our drop-in sessions at the Student Services Hub for expert advice on CVs and cover letters.

Spring Careers Fair - Connect with Employers

21st January 12pm - 3pm, Learning Zone

Discover exciting opportunities, meet recruiters, and learn what employers are looking for at our Spring Careers Fair. No booking required - just turn up!

Careers in Teaching Panel

28th January 3pm - 4.30pm

Thinking About Teaching? 
Join our Careers in Teaching Panel to hear from experts at Teach First, Get Into Teaching, Ripley ITT, and the National Institute of Teaching.  Book your place via
CareersConnect

Retail

Free Draught Drink in the Marketplace with Any Main Meal Purchased

12th - 31st January, Marketplace

(Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Tango and 7Up Zero.)

Free Grande Starbucks Drink in Barkers

16th January, Barkers Bar

Brew Monday: Bring a Buddy

19th January, Hive, Marketplace, The Deli, Trev, Fylde and Barkers

Buy one, get one free on hot drinks.

Free Artisan Bake Cake Giveaway

W/C 19th January (Date TBC), Alexandra Square

Free Artisan Bake Cake with Any Hot Drink

26th - 30th January, The Deli, Hive, Marketplace and Trevor Bar

Free Artisan Bake cake with any hot drink between 2pm and 5pm.

Library

Woodland Walk

Every Monday 12.15pm - 12.45pm, Library Foyer

Disconnect from stresses and reconnect with nature during a 30-minute group walk. Led by Sam Cadwallader, Engagement and Wellbeing Manager at Sport Lancaster. All abilities welcome. Just turn up!

Board Games Night

Every Monday 6pm - 8pm, Library Foyer, Exhibition Room

A chance to play through the Library's Board Game collection with Professor Oliver Langmead, who runs a Creative Writing module on board game design. Open to everyone, please register before attending.

Stretch and Mobility

Every Wednesday, Library Living Wall Room

A short midday stretching session to give you a break from your desk. Starts with mobility movements, then progresses into stretching. Just turn up and get flexible!

Colleges

Bowland | Cacti Planting

7th January Monday 11am - 1pm, Bowland Common Room

Banish the winter blues and look forward with Bowland’s cacti planting session. Paint your own pot and choose your own cactus to plant. All materials provided free of charge.

County | Wobble Week

13th January 12pm - 2pm, County Corner

Join County College as we welcome in 2026 with County Fest during Wobble Week.

Cartmel | Wobble Week

13th January 5pm - 6pm, Barker House Farm

It's 'Wobble Week', the time in the academic year when you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. You are not alone.

Furness | Wobble Week

14th January 11am - 1pm, Furness TV Room

Furness College Presents: The Lent Term Wobble & Welcome Social.

Pendle | Mario Kart Competition

16th January 10am - 11am, Pendle Bar

Mario Kart Switch computer game competition in Pendle rooms.

Furness | Social Chess Sunday

18th January 2pm - 4pm, Trevor Bar

Join us for chess, learning, and fun.

Furness | January Winter Warmer

19th January 12pm - 1pm, Furness College

Warm up this January with a cosy social in Furness.

WTF? Where’s the Food

20th January 12.30pm - 1.30pm, Pendle Brew

It’s in Pendle! Grab some free food at Pendle Brew.

Furness | The Owl’s Nest - Reading Corner

21st January 3pm - 6pm, Furness Back Bar Room

Check out Furness’ new informal space to read, share insights, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.

County | Granny’s Soup Kitchen

Every Thursday 3pm - 6pm, County Corner

Join us every Thursday for Granny’s Soup Kitchen!

WTF? Where’s the Food

22nd January 5pm - 6pm, Lonsdale Bar

It’s in Lonsdale! Grab some free food at Lonsdale Bar.

Fylde | Crafty Hour

30th January 11am - 12pm, Fylde Common Room

Join us in Fylde for an afternoon of crafting and getting creative.

Cartmel | FUNctional Fitness Session

20th January, 10am - 11am, Cartmel College Brandrigg Room

A class for all levels designed to give you a break from day-to-day campus life. Includes mobility and functional movements, stretches, and breath work. Book via LibCal here.

Lancaster University Library
Wellbeing at Lancaster
LUSU Green
Colleges