There's so many unmissable events taking place at your SU, so here's the ultimate guide to make sure you don't miss them!
Welcome Week is jam-packed with incredible events and trust us… it can be SO easy to miss things that you wished you’d been at!
But fortunately for you, in this article we’ve highlighted some unmissable events taking place at your SU!
What are you waiting for?! Let’s get into it!
SATURDAY 7th
Welcome to Salford Party
⏰ 10pm – 2am
📍 Atmosphere
We’re kicking things off in the best way we know how – with the BEST of Manchester and Salford bangers all night! Think everything from Oasis, to Blossoms, to Hacienda dance anthems…
Crack out your best Liam G outfit and make your first night in Atmosphere one to remember!
Will it be the highlight of your week?!
“I said maaayybbeeeeee…”
SUNDAY 8th
Sunday Roast
⏰ Daytime
📍 Atmosphere
Are you already missing those homemade Sunday roasts?! Well, we've got it covered!
Pop back to Atmosphere and grab yourself a hearty meal that brings all the warmth and comfort of home, without any of the hassle.
Sh*t Shirt Party
⏰ 8pm – late
📍 Atmosphere
We all love fancy dress... but who doesn't love a shit shirt?!
Come down and kick off Welcome Week properly with your best shit shirt and let's get the best tunes going.
As always... you're not gonna want to miss it!
MONDAY 9th
Liberation Lunch and Pledge Wall
⏰ 12pm – 2pm
📍 The Northside, University House
Let's kick off the year with a celebration! It's here, it's inclusive, and all we're missing is YOU.
Join us for the Liberation Lunch, a vibrant gathering hosted by the LGBTQ+ Society, the Mature Students Society, and the Students with Disability Society. This is your chance to connect, celebrate diversity, and enjoy some food and company!
This is a welcoming, safe space to meet new people, share experiences, and embrace the rich tapestry of our community. Come along and bring your friends!
Self-Care Workshop
⏰ 2pm – 4pm
📍 The Pillars, University House
Join us for a chill session where we'll talk about self-care, managing stress, and ways to practice self-care!
Here’s what’s lined up for you:
- Get creative with henna designs
- Paint your own plant pot
- Customize your own tote bag
- Fun face painting
- Craft your own bookmark
Speedfriending
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
📍 The Northside, University House
Are you sat in your room and unsure where to start??? Looking for people to socialise with?? Or just a place where you can have a friendly conversation?? Then come and join us for speedfriending!
It's fun, and you'll have the chance to meet a ton of new people. All you need to bring is yourself.
SU Roller Disco
⏰ 7pm – 9pm
📍 Sports Hall
Get your skates on! Our Salford Skating Society are putting on an incredible roller disco, and you’re invited!
First time or seasoned skater, it doesn’t matter - come and give it a go whilst we provide the tunes and help you need to get your roller-skating groove on!
Quiz XL
⏰ 8pm – late
📍 Atmosphere
Mondays are quiz night at Salford, simple as that. But this year, we’re taking it even bigger and better though… think BIGGER prizes, CRAZIER tiebreakers, and of course, Quizmaster Tony is back once again!
All done via your phone, this is no ordinary pub quiz.
We’ll see you there!
TUESDAY 10th
Let’s Talk About Sex
⏰ 12pm – 3pm
📍 The Northside, University House
Let's start this year with a bang! (oh, come on now)
It's back, it's bigger, all we need is you – with your consent of course! Let's talk about sex is a place for you to ask all those questions you have about sex, sexuality, and gender to those who know best.
Whether you're looking for support, have questions, or just want to know how to spice up your bedroom life, we've got plenty for you to choose from.
We’ll have loads of freebies, and you can even win some goodies to take home! This event is open to everyone and is a safe space to ask questions, get more information, and explore the world of sex and sexuality in a supportive, judgement-free zone.
Making Meals with Your SU
⏰ 12pm – 2pm
📍 Lowry Kitchen
Ready to cook up some fun and tasty meals? Join us and learn to prepare simple, budget-friendly dishes while meeting fellow foodies!
Book Giveaway
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
📍 The Northside, University House
Calling all bookworms! Ready to dive into your next chapter? We’ve got you covered with our exciting Book Giveaway event! It’s a real page-turner.
Plus, the chance to meet with our Reading Between the Spine Society!
We’ll have a fantastic selection of books, both new and old, generously provided by your SU. That’s right, we’re giving them to you for free, no strings attached! Whether you’re into romance or adventure, we’ve got you covered.
There’s just one twist: the books will be wrapped up, so you’ll have to choose based on the genre and a snippet of the blurb. It’s a fun way to discover your next great read!
Join us and see what literary treasure awaits you!
Combat Archery
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
📍 3G Pitches
This is not just Archery… this is Combat archery!
Our Archery club play this for fun during training – in these sessions, you’ll be given some quick training to help with health and safety and expand on your experience. Then it’s time to put on protective gear, grab a couple of foam arrows and try and eliminate the opposite team… come give it a crack!
Making Meals with Your SU
⏰ 4pm – 6pm
📍 Eddie Coleman Kitchen
Ready to cook up some fun and tasty meals, but couldn’t get across to Lowry Kitchen?
Join us and learn to prepare simple, budget-friendly dishes while meeting fellow foodies!
AtmosClash!
⏰ 6pm – 12am
📍 Atmosphere
Ready, player one?! That's right, we're bringing a games tournament to YOU!
Live from our games room, we'll have. a host of tournaments with BIG prizes. From MarioKart to pool, there'll be something for everyone.
So, keep your eyes peeled on socials (@SalfordSU and @SalfordAKB) on how to sign up!
Cocktail Club and Live Music
⏰ 6pm – 12am
📍 Atmosphere
Our Cocktail Club starts NOW! 2 for £10 on all of our cocktails EVERY Tuesday!
And as well as that, we’ve got our infamous Pub to Club with 42s – come and grab a drink from us and get free entry to the legendary Manchester club every Tuesday! Sounds good, right?!
Get on down this Tuesday, where we’ll have live music to kick start the year. Who fancies Aperol Spritz or two?
WEDNESDAY 11th
International Food Festival
⏰ 12pm – 3pm
📍 Outside Northside, University House
Join your Students' Union at the Welcome International Food Festival! Located on the pitch at the rear of University House, we've secured some amazing street food vendors showcasing delicious cuisines from around the world.
This is a free event, and we have 1,000 free food tokens to give away, each worth up to £6! Simply grab a free ticket via the link provided (the link will go live closer to the event). Show us your ticket on the day, and we'll convert it into a food token that you can use at any of the vendors.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore global flavours and meet new friends. See you there!
*Please note if you don’t have a token, the vendors will charge for the meal.
Free Badminton
⏰ 12pm – 1pm
📍 Sports Hall
Our badminton society invite you down to have a go at this fast paced but super fun sport! The team will be there to help guide you through the basics and meet new friends whilst you do so.
There’s no better time than Welcome to try your hand at something different – so we’ll see you on the court!
Free 9-a-side Mixed Football
⏰ 12pm – 2pm
📍 3G Pitches
We’re mixing the genders up for these 9-a-side session, so grab whoever and head on down to the 3G pitch for a bit of footy to kick start your Welcome!
This is a great way to meet new friends and fellow Salford students, no matter your experience, so swing by!
Free Dodgeball
⏰ 1pm – 2pm
📍 Sports Hall
“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!” – don’t worry it’s just a movie quote, you won't be dodging wrenches! But swing by the Sports Hall and let’s see who has the best reflexes!
No need to bring anyone but yourself, we’ll make sure to find you a team so you can make new friends that could last a lifetime!
Paralympic Q&A with James Ball
⏰ 1pm – 3pm
📍 Mary Seacole, G21
Every wondered what Olympic or Paralympic athletes go through to represent GB at major competitions? Or even wondered how they got there or the team they work with?
Well, now is your chance!
We have a Paralympic medalist from 2020, and a current 2024 Paris Paralympian coming to Salford to answer questions and give you some details on how they got to this level and what it takes to be an Olympian.
P.S. They may even bring their medals for photos!
Games Con
⏰ 6pm – 10pm
📍 The Northside, University House
Welcome to GamesCon 2024 – level up your university experience and join the Gaming Society, Tabletop Society, and Esports Society!
Embark on a quest through diverse gaming stations, from consoles to tabletop treasures, and engage in friendly competitions for the evening.
Open to all students, GamesCon is your chance to power up your semester with camaraderie and fun.
Free Futsal
⏰ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Sports Hall
It’s Futsal time! Come and give this a go whilst some of the club’s members either hone your skills or teach you the basics.
We’ll be rotating players and mixing up the teams, so don’t be afraid to come along solo or bring your mates, we’ll make sure you get fully stuck in either way!
Free 6-a-side Men’s Football
⏰ 6pm – 7pm
📍 3G Pitches
What is an Intramural league?!! Well, it’s when teams from within the same uni all play each other - simple right?
One of those leagues is 6-a-side football, and we’re putting this session on to come down, meet other students, form teams and have a proper kick about!
These are always a great way to meet like-minded people during these first few weeks, so grab your shoes and we’ll see you down at the 3G!
Free 6-a-side Women’s Football
⏰ 7pm – 8pm
📍 3G Pitches
What is an Intramural league?!! Well, it’s when teams from within the same uni all play each other - simple right?
One of those leagues is 6-a-side football, and we’re putting this session on to come down, meet other students, form teams and have a proper kick about!
These are always a great way to meet like-minded people during these first few weeks, so grab your shoes and we’ll see you down at the 3G!
Free Basketball
⏰ 7pm – 8pm
📍 Sports Hall
Get the Jordans out, we're throwing a free basketball session!
Come and give this a go whilst some of the club’s members either hone your skills or teach you the basics.
We’ll be rotating players and mixing up the teams, so don’t be afraid to come along solo or bring your mates – we’ll make sure you get fully stuck in either way!
Free Rounders/Softball
⏰ 8pm – 9pm
📍 3G Pitches
We're taking it back to school, with our rounders/softball session! Come and give this a go whilst some of the club’s members either hone your skills or teach you the basics.
We’ll be rotating players and mixing up the teams, so don’t be afraid to come along solo or bring your mates – we’ll make sure you get fully stuck in either way!
Free Netball
⏰ 8pm – 9pm
📍 Sports Hall
One of our most popular sports, and always a highlight of our Varsity competitions - it's netball! Come and give this a go whilst some of the club’s members either hone your skills or teach you the basics.
We’ll be rotating players and mixing up the teams, so don’t be afraid to come along solo or bring your mates, we’ll make sure you get fully stuck in either way!
Tinchy Stryder brings back the 00s!
⏰ 8pm – late
📍 Maxwell Hall
That’s right, don’t rub those eyes… THE Tinchy Stryder is coming to Salford this Welcome Week! WHAT THE F#*K?!!!!!
He’s bringing back the naughtiest with a HUGE party in Maxwell Hall, with all the best tunes and the best drinks from Atmosphere.
And the party won’t stop there. Straight after that, we’ll have an after party going till LATE LATE in Atmosphere, so keep an eye on our socials on how to grab tickets!
THURSDAY 12th
Home Away From Home
⏰ 12pm – 3pm
📍 The Northside, University House
Is your new uni room feeling a bit bland? Ready to add some flair? Join us for an afternoon of creativity!
We'll be crafting our own terrariums, getting artsy with decoupage, and hosting a clothing swap shop to freshen up your wardrobe!
SU Swap Shop – Wardrobe Revamp
⏰ 12pm – 3pm
📍 The Northside, University House
In need of some new clothes but saving your money for the rest of welcome week?? Bring your gently worn clothes to trade for new-to-you treasures!
Making Meals with your SU
⏰ 12pm – 2pm
📍 Lowry Kitchen
Ready to cook up some fun and tasty meals? Join us and learn to prepare simple, budget-friendly dishes while meeting fellow foodies!
We'll be down in Lowry Kitchen, so come and say hi!
International Cafe – Orientation Session
⏰ 4pm – 5pm
📍 Lewis Latimer
Get ready for an awesome experience that brings together students from every corner of the globe!
Whether you're stepping onto campus for the first time or coming back for more, this event is your ticket to a vibrant community of international students.
Our International Café isn't just an event – it's a celebration of diversity, friendship, and the shared passion for learning. Whether you're here to make new friends, exchange ideas, or learn about the local culture your SU has it covered.
Don't miss out – join us and get ready for a memorable start to your journey at Salford!
Vinyl Giveaway
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
📍 The Northside, University House
Ready to spin your next favourite album? We’ve got you covered with our electrifying Vinyl Giveaway! It’s music to your ears. Plus, you'll get to meet our Shock Network Society.
We’ll have a selection of vinyl records, with ranging genres provided by your SU. That’s right, they’re yours for the taking, completely free! Whether you groove to rock or jazz, we’ll got something for you.
Free Women's Rugby League
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
📍 3G Pitches
Women’s Rugby up next - always such an amazing group of girls each and every year, and now it’s your chance to become one the squad!
Come and give this a go whilst some of the club’s members either hone your skills or teach you the basics, there’ll be drills including tackling practice with mats, as well as throwing practice.
We’ll be rotating players and mixing up the teams, so don’t be afraid to come along solo or bring your mates – we’ll make sure you get fully stuck in either way!
Bandaoke
⏰ 8pm – late
📍 Atmosphere
Oh man, it’s a Thursday, and that means our best night of the week at Atmosphere… it’s Bandaoke! This is karaoke, done PROPERLY.
Grab the mic and sing along with a live band performing the biggest hits! You’re the superstar (for 3/4 mins) on our most popular night in the bar, so get down early and stick your name down!
FRIDAY 13th
SU Welcome Fair
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Sports Hall, The Northside, & SEE Building
Get ready to dive into an incredible day of discovery, and endless opportunities to kickstart your university journey! Whether you're into sports, arts, volunteering, or just want to explore everything our campus has to offer, the Welcome Fair is your chance to dive in, discover your passions, and start building memories that will last a lifetime!
Here's what's waiting for you:
- Stalls Galore: We have our sports clubs, societies – your gateway to getting involved in extracurricular activities 🎪
- Freebies & Goodies: There will be many stalls from sponsors and partners giving away freebies, so make sure you bring a bag! 🎁
- University Services: Find out about how you can get support whilst you are here, from financial aid to the GP Practice 📚
- Great Atmosphere: Our very own Shock Network Society will be providing the entertainment throughout the day! 🎵
Don't miss out join us for the day that will kickstart your unforgettable university journey! See you there!
Taylor Swift Atmos-Tour!
⏰ 8pm – late
📍 Atmosphere
We’re in our Atmos-era! And we’ll be hosting our very own Taylor Swift party for you to ‘Shake It Off’.
Whether you’re ‘Out of the Woods’ from your first week of getting to know campus, or you need to ‘Calm Down’ from a manic week… this is the place to be!
Just trust us when we say this’ll be the night of your ‘Wildest Dreams’.
SATURDAY 14th
Bonkers Bingo
⏰ 8pm – late
📍 Atmosphere
Bonkers Bingo is BACK… and guess what?
YOU CAN WIN A HOLIDAY.
That’s right. Play bingo to win a host of prizes, including a holiday. No biggie.
So, let’s get the bingo pens out and LET’S PLAY!
SUNDAY 15th
FIFA – Atmosphere FC
⏰ 8pm – late
📍 Atmosphere
Anyone want a game?! We’ve got our very own FIFA themed club night with ALL the best FIFA tunes from over the years!
Bring your best kit and let’s party… WITHOUT throwing a controller at the wall!!