Freshers Events 2022 Accessibility Guide

Guide to accessibility at all freshers events with Residence Life 2022

20th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Royal Park Flats) 

Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building 
And Pyramid Canteen in LUU at 6pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This will be followed by a mixer in the LUU building lasting around an hour which will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. Food and drinks will be available at the mixer. Some optional icebreaker games (team activities) may take place at the mixer. The talk is mandatory but the mixer is optional. 

Quiet space if needed: Michael Sadler Foyer, LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information:  

Michael Sadler 

Michael Sadler has an accessible entrance on the West side of the building, near to a circular courtyard. There are wheelchair spaces at the front of the Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre. 

LUU Pyramid Canteen & Theatre 

Entry to Venue 

If students need accessibility assistance, Help and Support can be found at the Help Desk in the LUU foyer. Students can then be met and escorted down to the venue. 

Two lift options are available to the first basement floor (Co-op level) 

Lift 1 can be found opposite the Refectory. This lift goes to floor -1. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past the food vendors, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3)  

Lift 2 is located through the doors to the left of the main Terrace entrance and then by turning right once you’re through those doors. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past Stylus steps, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3)  

Accessible toilets 

An Accessible toilet can be found at the back right hand side of Pyramid Canteen, on the upper level. This can be accessed via ramp. There is no toilet available in the theatre. 

Bar 

The bar is on the upper level of Pyramid Canteen. This can be accessed via the ramp.  

Seating 

The accessible seating area in Pyramid Theatre for wheelchair users is on the left hand side of the entrance. This can hold 2-3 wheelchairs. 

 

21st September 

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Blenheim Point) 

Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building 
And Pyramid Canteen in LUU at 6pm
 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This will be followed by a mixer in the LUU building lasting around an hour which will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. Food and drinks will be available at the mixer. Some optional icebreaker games (team activities) may take place at the mixer. The talk is mandatory but the mixer is optional. 

Quiet space if needed: Michael Sadler Foyer, LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: 

Michael Sadler 

Michael Sadler has an accessible entrance on the West side of the building, near to a circular courtyard. There are wheelchair spaces at the front of the Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre. 

LUU Pyramid Canteen & Theatre 

Entry to Venue 

If students need accessibility assistance, Help and Support can be found at the Help Desk in the LUU foyer. Students can then be met and escorted down to the venue. 

Two lift options are available to the first basement floor (Co-op level) 

Lift 1 can be found opposite the Refectory. This lift goes to floor -1. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past the food vendors, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3)  

Lift 2 is located through the doors to the left of the main Terrace entrance and then by turning right once you’re through those doors. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past Stylus steps, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3)  

Accessible toilets 

An Accessible toilet can be found at the back right hand side of Pyramid Canteen, on the upper level. This can be accessed via ramp. There is no toilet available in the theatre. 

Bar 

The bar is on the upper level of Pyramid Canteen. This can be accessed via the ramp.  

Seating 

The accessible seating area in Pyramid Theatre for wheelchair users is on the left hand side of the entrance. This can hold 2-3 wheelchairs. 

 

22nd September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (St Marks) 

The Refectory at 7pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  LUU Foyer 

Accessibility Information: The Refectory is accessible via a ramp at the front entrance, and inside the venue there is step free access throughout.  

 

23rd September

All Halls BBQ 

Terrace, LUU 

Open from 12pm, Food from 2pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are not required to enter. You will be asked to show your wristband at the door. From 2pm free BBQ food will be served and you will also receive a free drink voucher. At this event you can chat and socialise to others from all of our residences. Residence Life staff will also be there if you have questions about other events or about life in Halls. You can stay for as long as you would like and at any point you can leave. 

Quieter hours: 12-2pm, before food starts. The music will be quieter at this time. 

Quiet room if needed: Mango Studio in LUU (near to the Co-op) 

Accessibility information 

Entry to Venue 

If students need accessibility assistance, Help and Support can be found at the Help Desk in the LUU foyer. Students can then be met and escorted down to the venue. 

The accessible entrance to Terrace can be found in the foyer, in between the student advice offices, to the right of the main LUU entrance. This then leads to a ramp to the main bar area  

Accessible Toilets 

An accessible toilet can be found near the main entrance of LUU, next to the main Female toilets in the Foyer. 

Bar 

The bar is located on the upper level of Terrace which is accessed via a ramp.  

 

23rd September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Shared Houses) 

The Refectory at 7pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The Refectory is accessible via a ramp at the front entrance, and inside the venue there is step free access throughout. 

 

24th September

Postgraduate Afternoon Tea 

Marquee outside LUU from 3pm – 5pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are not required to enter. You will be asked to show your wristband at the entrance. At this event you will receive free afternoon tea (scones and a hot drink). You can chat and socialise to others from our postgraduate residences. You can stay for as long as you would like and at any point you can leave. 

This event will take place in an outdoor marquee. 

Quiet space if needed:  LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The marquee and grass area are step free. An accessible toilet is located inside the Union in the foyer. 

 

24th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Devonshire Self-Catered) 

Devonshire Hall Dining Room from 7pm  

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. Takeaway food will be available for all residents between 4 – 6 pm. 

 

24th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Sentinel Towers) 

The Refectory from 7pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The Refectory is accessible via a ramp at the front entrance, and inside the venue there is step free access throughout. 

 

25th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Devonshire Catered Residents) 

Devonshire Hall Dining Room from 7pm  

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. There will be takeaway food available for catered students from 4 – 6 pm. 

 

25th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Charles Morris) 

The Refectory from 7pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The Refectory is accessible via a ramp at the front entrance, and inside the venue there is step free access throughout. 

 

26th September

Res Life Talks – Careers Centre  

Pyramid Theatre, LUU from 1pm – 3pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are not required to enter. You will be asked to show your wristband at the entrance. At this event you can have a free drink which will be self-serve. 

The event is a talk from two members of the Careers Centre to help you make the most of your time at University. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. You can stay for as long as you would like and at any point you can leave. 

This event will take place in an indoor theatre space. 

Quiet room if required: Pyramid canteen, located next to the theatre, will be a designated quiet space for this event. 

Accessibility information 

Entry to Venue 

If students need accessibility assistance, Help and Support can be found at the Help Desk in the LUU foyer. Students can then be met and escorted down to the venue. 

Two lift options are available to the first basement floor (Co-op level) 

Lift 1 can be found opposite the Refectory. This lift goes to floor -1. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past the food vendors, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3)  

Lift 2 is located through the doors to the left of the main Terrace entrance and then by turning right once you’re through those doors. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past Stylus steps, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3)  

Accessible toilets 

An Accessible toilet can be found at the back right hand side of Pyramid Canteen, on the upper level. This can be accessed via ramp. There is no toilet available in the theatre. 

Bar 

The bar is on the upper level of Pyramid Canteen. This can be accessed via the ramp.  

Seating 

The accessible seating area in Pyramid Theatre for wheelchair users is on the left hand side of the entrance. This can hold 2-3 wheelchairs. 

 

26th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Central Village, Blocks A, B and C) 

The Refectory from 7pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The Refectory is accessible via a ramp at the front entrance, and inside the venue there is step free access throughout. 

 

26th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Ellerslie and Lyddon Hall) 

Conference Auditorium 2 from 6pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This will be followed by a mixer in the LUU building lasting around an hour which will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. Food and drinks will be available at the mixer. Some optional icebreaker games (team activities) may take place at the mixer. The talk is mandatory but the mixer is optional. 

Quiet space if needed:  Conference Auditorium Foyer 

Accessibility information: There is a wheelchair accessible lift to enter Conference Auditorium 1 or 2. The porter on site will be able to assist with the lift if required. 

 

26th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Henry Price) 

Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler from 5pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. The talk is mandatory for all residents. There will be a mixer with light snacks afterwards in the seminar room LG10, which is next to the lecture theatre.  

Quiet space if needed:  Michael Sadler Foyer 

Accessibility information:  

Michael Sadler has an accessible entrance on the West side of the building, near to a circular courtyard. There are wheelchair spaces at the front of the Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre. 

 

26th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (James Baillie Park) 

Conference Auditorium 1 from 6pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. The talk is mandatory for all residents. This will be followed by a BBQ and Pizza van at your residence where you can get free food. While having food you may be encouraged to socialise and meet other people from your residence. 

Quiet space if needed:  Conference Auditorium Foyer 

Accessibility information: There is a wheelchair accessible lift to enter Conference Auditorium 1 or 2. The porter on site will be able to assist with the lift if required. 

 

27th September 

Res Life Talks – Melz 

Pyramid Theatre, LUU from 1pm – 3pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are not required to enter. You will be asked to show your wristband at the entrance. At this event you can have a free drink and some food which will be self-serve. 

The event is a talk from Melz Owusu, a Leeds alumnus about their experience at University and to help you make the most of your time at University. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. You can stay for as long as you would like and at any point you can leave. 

This event will take place in an indoor theatre space. 

Quiet room if required: Pyramid canteen, located next to the theatre, will be a designated quiet space for this event. 

Accessibility information 

Entry to Venue 

If students need accessibility assistance, Help and Support can be found at the Help Desk in the LUU foyer. Students can then be met and escorted down to the venue. 

Two lift options are available to the first basement floor (Co-op level) 

Lift 1 can be found opposite the Refectory. This lift goes to floor -1. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past the food vendors, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3)  

Lift 2 is located through the doors to the left of the main Terrace entrance and then by turning right once you’re through those doors. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past Stylus steps, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3)  

Accessible toilets 

An Accessible toilet can be found at the back right hand side of Pyramid Canteen, on the upper level. This can be accessed via ramp. There is no toilet available in the theatre. 

Bar 

The bar is on the upper level of Pyramid Canteen. This can be accessed via the ramp.  

Seating 

The accessible seating area in Pyramid Theatre for wheelchair users is on the left hand side of the entrance. This can hold 2-3 wheelchairs. 

 

27th September 

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Central Village, Block D) 

The Refectory from 7pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The Refectory is accessible via a ramp at the front entrance, and inside the venue there is step free access throughout. 

 

27th September 

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Cityside) 

Conference Auditorium 1 from 5pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  Conference Auditorium Foyer 

Accessibility information: There is a wheelchair accessible lift to enter Conference Auditorium 1 or 2. The porter on site will be able to assist with the lift if required. 

 

27th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (North Hill Court) 

Hinsley Hall (meet outside North Hill Court) from 5pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. The talk is mandatory for all residents. This will be followed by a BBQ at your residence where you can get free food. While having food you may be encouraged to socialise and meet other people from your residence. 

Quiet room: None available. 

Accessibility information: The Margaret Clitheroe room is on the ground floor and accessible for wheelchairs, with an accessible toilet very nearby. There is also a hearing loop system in the room. 

 

27th September

Halls Headphone Disco 

Stylus, LUU from 11.30pm  

This is an optional event and tickets are required to enter. You will be asked to show your ticket at the door. You will collect a pair of wireless headphones, drinks will be available to purchase from the club bar. This event will take place in a club environment in LUU. You can stay for as long as you would like and at any point you can leave. 

Quiet room: There is not a designated quiet space for this event.  

Accessibility Information 

Entry to Venue 

If students need accessibility assistance, Help and Support can be found at the Help Desk in the LUU foyer. Students can then be met and escorted down to the venue. 

The lift to Stylus is located through the doors to the left of the main Terrace entrance and then by turning right once you’re through those doors. Stylus is located on floor -1 from this lift and is to the left after you leave the lift.  

Accessible toilets 

The accessible toilet is located behind the cloakroom next to the function toilets. This level can be accessed via the upper level of Stylus  

Bar 

There are 3 bars in Stylus. 1 on the upper level, accessed via the main entrance near the accessible lift. The other 2 bars are located on the middle level of Stylus on both sides. These can be accessed via the accessible lift opposite Function. 

 

28th September 

Freshers Fair Booth 

Outside LUU from 10am – 4pm 

Residence Life will have a booth outdoors at the Fresher fair and you can meet the team here and play a game to win a prize. We will also be there to answer questions you might have about life in Halls. We will also be giving out information about events and about the Residence Life Social Committee programme. It is your choice if you want to come and see us at the booth.  

Quiet space if needed:  LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The marquee and grass area are step free. An accessible toilet is located inside the Union in the foyer. 

 

28th September 

Postgraduate Trip to Harewood House 

Meet at Parkinson Steps at 10.15am, return 4.30pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are required to enter. We will have a register of everyone who has purchased a ticket and we will check this on the day at the coach door.  

This event will involve a coach trip and then visit to Harewood House. Once you are at Harewood House there will not be a set schedule and you can visit as you would like. There is a house and extensive gardens to visit. Animals and birds are available to see in the gardens. 

Please note that you will not be able to leave when you like and you must wait for the return coach to campus. 

Accessibility information: The coach is not wheelchair accessible. If you would like to attend this trip and you use a wheelchair please contact residencelife@leeds.ac.uk as early as possible so that we can arrange this. At the site: https://harewood.org/visit/access/  

 

28th September

Sports Day 

Woodhouse Moor (near to the Library Pub) from 3pm – 6pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are not required to enter. You will be asked to show your wristband when you arrive. At this event you can have a free ice cream from an ice cream van. 

The event will include sports equipment so that you can play games with other students from all residences, including volleyball, badminton, football, softball, frisbee. You can also get involved in some relay races if you want to. You can stay for as long as you would like and at any point you can leave. 

This event will take place on grass in an outdoor public park. 

Quiet space if needed: none available 

 

28th September 

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Clarence Dock Village) 

Online (link to join via email) Pizza collection 5.30pm, Talk 6pm 

This will be an online talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. During the talk there will be some interactive elements such as polls and quiz questions. The talk is mandatory for all residents. Before the talk you will be invited to pick up free pizza with your flatmates and to watch the talk together, but the pizza is optional.  

 

28th September 

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Lupton) 

Online (link to join via email) from 6pm 

This will be an online talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. The talk is mandatory for all residents. This will be followed by a BBQ and Pizza van at your residence where you can get free food. While having food you may be encouraged to socialise and meet other people from your residence. 

 

28th September 

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (White Rose View) 

The Refectory from 7pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The Refectory is accessible via a ramp at the front entrance, and inside the venue there is step free access throughout. 

 

29th September 

Res Life Talks – Lydia 

Pyramid Theatre, LUU from 1pm – 3pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are not required to enter. You will be asked to show your wristband at the entrance. At this event you can have a free drink and some food which will be self-serve. 

The event is a talk from Lydia Violetta, a Leeds student and influencer, about their experience at University and to help you make the most of your time at University. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. You can stay for as long as you would like and at any point you can leave. 

This event will take place in an indoor theatre space. 

Quiet room if required: Pyramid canteen, located next to the theatre, will be a designated quiet space for this event. 

Accessibility information 

Entry to Venue 

If students need accessibility assistance, Help and Support can be found at the Help Desk in the LUU foyer. Students can then be met and escorted down to the venue. 

Two lift options are available to the first basement floor (Co-op level) 

Lift 1 can be found opposite the Refectory. This lift goes to floor -1. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past the food vendors, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3)  

Lift 2 is located through the doors to the left of the main Terrace entrance and then by turning right once you’re through those doors. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past Stylus steps, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3)  

Accessible toilets 

An Accessible toilet can be found at the back right hand side of Pyramid Canteen, on the upper level. This can be accessed via ramp. There is no toilet available in the theatre. 

Bar 

The bar is on the upper level of Pyramid Canteen. This can be accessed via the ramp.  

Seating 

The accessible seating area in Pyramid Theatre for wheelchair users is on the left hand side of the entrance. This can hold 2-3 wheelchairs. 

 

29th September

Craft Session  

Room 5, LUU from 3pm – 6pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are not required to enter. You will be asked to show your wristband at the entrance.  

There will be lots of craft activities available to you at this event and you can choose what you want to do. Activities will include painting tote bags and teatowels, decorating flower pots, macramé and mindful colouring. There will be quiet music playing in the background. You can stay for as long as you would like and at any point you can leave. 

Quiet space if required: Room 4, LUU 

Accessibility information 

Entry to Venue 

If students need accessibility assistance, Help and Support can be found at the Help Desk in the LUU foyer. Students can then be met and escorted down to the venue. 

The meetings are located on Level 2 of the Union. The lift opposite Refectory goes straight to level 2.  

Accessible Toilets 

An accessible toilet can be found at the end of the Meeting Room Corridor, close to the Level two staff office. 

 

29th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Montague Burton) 

The Refectory from 7pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The Refectory is accessible via a ramp at the front entrance, and inside the venue there is step free access throughout. 

 

30th September

Undergraduate Trip to Harewood House 

Meet at Parkinson Steps at 10.15am, return 4.30pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are required to enter. We will have a register of everyone who has purchased a ticket and we will check this on the day at the coach door.  

This event will involve a coach trip and then visit to Harewood House. Once you are at Harewood House there will not be a set schedule and you can visit as you would like. There is a house and extensive gardens to visit. Animals and birds are available to see in the gardens. 

Please note that you will not be able to leave when you like and you must wait for the return coach to campus. 

Accessibility information: The coach is not wheelchair accessible. If you would like to attend this trip and you use a wheelchair please contact residencelife@leeds.ac.uk as early as possible so that we can arrange this. At the site: https://harewood.org/visit/access/ 

 

30th September

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Leodis Blocks A, B, C, D) 

Conference Auditorium 1 from 6pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. After this event you will be able to have free dinner and drinks in the Refectory. During dinner socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence will be encouraged. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  Conference Auditorium Foyer 

Accessibility information: There is a wheelchair accessible lift to enter Conference Auditorium 1 or 2. The porter on site will be able to assist with the lift if required. 

 

01st October 

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (Leodis Blocks E, F, G, H, J) 

Conference Auditorium 1 from 6pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. After this event you will be able to have free dinner and drinks in the Refectory. During dinner socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence will be encouraged. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed:  Conference Auditorium Foyer 

Accessibility information: There is a wheelchair accessible lift to enter Conference Auditorium 1 or 2. The porter on site will be able to assist with the lift if required. 

 

01st October 

LGBTQ+ Mixer and City Chase 

Function, LUU from 12pm – 4pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are not required to enter. You will be asked to show your wristband at the entrance. 

This event is for any LGBTQ+ students living in residences and all are welcome. There will be free food and drinks that you can serve yourself. Socialising and talking to others is a key element of this event and we will encourage you to chat to other students.  

There will also be an optional City Chase game where students take part in groups. The city chase involves going to certain places in the city centre and answering key questions about the destinations to earn points. This is timed and the team who returns with the most correct answers in the time frame will win a prize. 

You can stay for as long as you would like and at any point you can leave. 

Quiet space if required: Room 3, LUU 

Accessibility information 

Entry to Venue 

If students need accessibility assistance, Help and Support can be found at the Help Desk in the LUU foyer. Students can then be met and escorted down to the venue. 

Two lift options are available to the first basement floor (Co-op level) 

Lift 1 can be found opposite the Refectory. This lift goes to floor -1. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past the food vendors, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Function (floor - 1 on that lift)  

Lift 2 is located through the doors to the left of the main Terrace entrance and then by turning right once you’re through those doors. This lift goes to floor -1. From there, the lift to the venue is located at the end of the corridor, past Stylus steps, Co-op and the Scarlet Studio and Mango Studio. This lift can then be used to get to Function (-1) 

Accessible toilets 

The accessible toilet is located just outside of the main Function entrance.  

Bar 

The bar in Function is step free to the right side of the room. 

 

02nd October

Sun Sets: Live acoustic music 

Marquee outside LUU from 6pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are not required to enter. You will be asked to show your wristband at the entrance.  

Several musicians will perform acoustic music at this event and drinks will be available to purchase. You can stay for as long as you would like and at any point you can leave. 

This event will take place in an outdoor marquee. 

Quiet room: LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The marquee and grass area are step free. An accessible toilet is located inside the Union in the foyer. 

 

02nd October

Residence Life Warden Welcome Talk (The Tannery) 

The Refectory from 7pm 

Talk from your Residence Life Warden which involves a presentation for approximately an hour. This event will include dinner and drinks and will encourage socialising, chatting and meeting other people from your residence. The talk is mandatory for all residents. 

Quiet space if needed: LUU Foyer 

Accessibility information: The Refectory is accessible via a ramp at the front entrance, and inside the venue there is step free access throughout. 

 

10th October 

All Halls Quiz with Shaun Wallace 

Terrace, LUU from 6pm – 9pm 

This is an optional event and tickets are required to enter. We will have a register of everyone who has purchased a ticket and we will check this on the day at the door. Tickets will be for a table of four people so if you purchase a ticket you can bring up to 3 other people with you to make a team. 

Food and drinks will be available to purchase from the bar at this event. The quiz will include 5 rounds and will be devised and hosted by Shaun Wallace. 

Quiet room: Room 3, LUU 

Accessibility information 

Entry to Venue 

If students need accessibility assistance, Help and Support can be found at the Help Desk in the LUU foyer. Students can then be met and escorted down to the venue. 

The accessible entrance to Terrace can be found in the foyer, in between the student advice offices, to the right of the main LUU entrance. This then leads to a ramp to the main bar area. 

Accessible Toilets 

An accessible toilet can be found near the main entrance of LUU, next to the main Female toilets in the Foyer. 

Bar 

The bar is located on the upper level of Terrace which is accessed via a ramp.