Freshers 2026/27

Your Freshers at UWTSD - it's a line-up of official events run by us, your Students' Union, to get you settled into uni life, making friends, and living it up in no time! It's inspired by space and aliens to celebrate your arrival at UWTSD - so embrace the weirdness 🛸

Intro time - we're your Students' Union - but you can call us the SU for short. We're on a mission to help you make the most of your time at uni. Visit our Greetings webpage for a deep dive into what we're all about.

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Instagram

They say a picture is worth a thousand words - so rather than go on and on, check out our Freshers photo album to see what we've done before.

Freshers Fairs

Our Freshers Fairs are a line-up highlight. Whether you're a first-year or a returning student, get to know what's happening around campus, join clubs and societies, meet local businesses, enjoy the activities and games, and collect all the freebies.

Carmarthen

Monday 21 September 2026
Students' Union Building
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Swansea

Tuesday 22 September 2026
Dylan Thomas Centre
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Freshers Events

This is your official Freshers. Prepare to blast off with a week jam-packed with events and extraterrestrial excitement. Each campus has its own line-up of events - discover your line-up below.

Meet Us

Come and say hello! Throughout Freshers, you'll find us across campus - not just at events. Drop by to meet the Students' Union team and Officers, get answers to any questions about university life you have, discover what's on offer, and let us know how you're settling in. Check the dates, times, and locations below to find us.

Carmarthen

Date	Time	Location
19 September	12:00 - 16:00	Around Campus
20 September	12:00 - 16:00	Y Llofft
24 September	15:00 - 17:00	Yr Egin

Swansea

Date	Time	Location
23 September	12:00 - 14:00	Dynevor Cafe
24 September	12:00 - 14:00	ALEX Reception
25 September	12:00 - 14:00	IQ Ground Floor

Cardiff

Date	Time	Location
8 September	11:00 - 14:00	Haywood House Reception
9 September	11:00 - 14:00	Haywood House Reception
10 September	11:00 - 14:00	Haywood House Reception
11 September	11:00 - 14:00	Haywood House Reception
21 September	11:00 - 14:00	Haywood House Reception
22 September	11:00 - 14:00	Haywood House Reception
23 September	11:00 - 14:00	Haywood House Reception
24 September	11:00 - 14:00	Haywood House Reception
25 September	11:00 - 14:00	Haywood House Reception

Information Incoming

A message from your presidents

Hey there, it's Gwyneira, Layla, and Harriet here - and together, we're your Presidents for 2026/27. We're excited to meet you all and work with you to make the student experience at UWTSD the best it can be. We cannot wait for Freshers - it's one of our favourite times of the year. Check out the events, and we'll see you later in September.

We're the official Freshers

As the students' union for UWTSD, we run the official Freshers - but why does this matter? We put your student experience first, whereas others put profit first. We want to make sure you have the best welcome to student life possible; we've compared our official events against the unofficial ones below.

Official Events 👽

Chance to meet your fellow students
Go to the official Freshers Fair
Get to know your campus
Students' safety is a priority

Unofficial Events 🤮

Often expensive and over-hyped
Usually poor value for money
You'll most likely meet fewer new students
Usually open to anyone and everyone
Profits most likely go to the business

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether this is your first or final time, you may have questions about Freshers. We've put together answers to commonly asked questions. Don't fret if you can't find your answer - drop us an email at union@uwtsd.ac.uk or DM us on Instagram, and a team member will get back to you.

How do I attend an event?

Some events you can just turn to and others you'll need to book a ticket for - visit the event's webpage to see if you need to book a ticket.

I'm a continuing student, can I come?

Yes, you can! Freshers events are for all UWTSD students - whether you're in your first year or your last.

Do I need to sign up for an event with a student email?

No, you don't. You can use any email, but we may ask to see proof of student status - this can be your student card.

I can't sign up for an event - the website's not working

Don't worry, just drop us an email at union@uwtsd.ac.uk and we'll get it sorted.

I have accessibility requirements - can I still come?

We aim to make all our events as inclusive as possible. If you have any questions or concerns about an event and your needs, please email union@uwtsd.ac.uk.

We can't wait to meet you

This has to be our favourite time of the year - all the energy and excitement, meeting the new faces and catching up with the returning ones - we cannot wait for Freshers. Until then, give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok, and feel free to drop us a comment or message.