JMSU Freshers 2025 events information for staff
JMSU’s Freshers website is now live, detailing their extensive programme of events and welcome activities throughout the month of September - designed to help new students make friends, settle in, learn more about JMSU and LJMU, and enjoy a smooth and fun start to university life.
The site also includes advice, tips and important information students may need to enjoy the best possible university experience.
Although aimed at our new students, events are open to all students, regardless of year of study.
The main Freshers period will take place across two weeks, from Monday 15 to Friday 26 September 2025, with some additional events scheduled from Wednesday 10 September for those arriving in Liverpool early.
A series of free themed events will take place across key buildings in Freshers week one and two (academic week 0 and 1), including JMSU’s flagship event, the Freshers Fair, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on Thursday 18 September.
There will also be an opportunity for students to attend events and activities off-campus and across the city.
Staff are encouraged to direct new and returning students to the website for more information on Freshers and JMSU – tickets for events will be available to book from Monday 8 September.
Free campus-based events
Alongside the ticketed events, JMSU have planned a series of free, drop-in events on campus, with a unique theme each day and activities running from 11am to 3pm.
- Monday 15 September – Innovation Lounge at the James Parsons Building, Byrom Street
- Tuesday 16 September – Lambanana Lounge at the Tithebarn Building
- Wednesday 17 September – Life Starts Here at the SLB
- Friday 19 September– Imagine Your Future at the John Lennon Art & Design Building
- Tuesday 23 September – Mindfields at the Education Building
- Wednesday 24 September – The Brookside Set at the Redmonds Building
- Thursday 25 September – The Scouse Feastival at the John Foster Building
Freebies and food for students
The campus-based events are student-focused, and our main priority is ensuring students get involved.
Any leftover freebies or food will only be made available for staff at the end of each event.
Full taster of JMSU ticketed events
Here’s a taster of what’s in store for the LJMU welcome period 2025…
Wednesday 10 September (5pm to 7pm)
JMSU Quiz (International Induction)
Thursday 11 September (12.30pm to 2.30pm)
Speed Friending event
Friday 12 September (6pm to 8pm)
Boom Battle Bar
Monday 15 September (4pm to 5pm)
Sightseeing River Mersey Cruise
Monday 15 September (6pm to 8pm)
Air Dry Clay Workshop
Tuesday 16 September (2.45pm to 5.30pm)
LFC Stadium Tour
Tuesday 16 September (5pm to 7pm)
LJMU Sport Introduction
Wednesday 17 September (5.30pm to 8pm)
Movie Night
Wednesday 17 September (6.15pm to 8.15pm)
Hot Water Comedy Show
Thursday 18 September (10.30am to 5.00pm)
JMSU Freshers Fair 2025 at Exhibition Centre, King’s Dock, Liverpool
JMSU's biggest event of the year is a chance for all students to speak to and join JMSU sports and societies, get involved with volunteering and work experience opportunities, and bag loads of freebies. There will be a quiet half an hour from 10.30am for those who prefer less crowds and noise.
Friday 19 September (4.15pm to 6.30pm)
Gravity Max
Friday 19 September (6pm to 6.45pm)
Katumba Drum Workshop
Saturday 20 September (2.00pm to 6.30pm)
The Crystal Maze Experience
Sunday 21 September (9.15am to 1.15pm)
Alpaca Trek
Monday 22 September (3.45pm to 5.15pm)
Liver Building 360 Tour
Monday 22 September (5pm to 7pm)
Paint Away
Tuesday 23 September (5.45pm to 9pm)
Pasta Making Workshop
Tuesday 23 September (6pm to 8pm)
Terrarium Workshop
Wednesday 24 September (5pm to 8pm)
DJ Workshop
Wednesday 24 September (6.45pm to 8.30pm)
Romeo and Juliet
Thursday 25 September (5pm to 7pm)
Yoga and Sound bath
Thursday 25 September (7.15pm to 10pm)
Rhythm and Roller Skate
Friday 26 September (5pm to 8pm)
Arcade Gaming Night
Friday 26 September (7.45pm to 11pm)
90’s Silent Disco
Contact JMSU
For more information about the Freshers programme of events run by JMSU, please email the JMSU events inbox.
