This Is UCFB
FRESHERS’ 26
This is UCFB
Freshers’ 2026
New city. New mates. New memories. This is where it all begins.
Freshers’ is more than just a welcome – it’s your first step into an unforgettable student journey. Whether you’re heading to UCFB Manchester or UCFB Wembley, this is your moment to connect, explore, and start strong.
Get ready for a week filled with social events, support sessions, fun challenges and the kind of memories you’ll talk about long after graduation. It’s all here – and it all starts now.
This is UCFB Manchester
Freshers’ 2026
From buzzing nights out to chilled coffee mornings, Freshers’ at UCFB Manchester is all about finding your people and making the most of one of the UK’s most exciting cities. You’ll be based at The Study Hub, your go-to space for support, study, and student life. Expect a packed week of community-building, campus exploration and epic social events.
Featured Events
UCFB Manchester
🎉 Club Nights (MCR)
Get your official UCFB Freshers’ 2026 wristband and enjoy a week of club nights at Factory, 256, Joshua Brooks, Event30SIX, Gorilla, Manchester Academy and more!
🥳 Kick Off Party
Join us at Shack Bar and Grill for an exciting party to kick off your journey at UCFB! Grab your tickets now.
🙌 Ladies Night
A welcoming night for female students to unwind and get to know each other – hosted by the UCFB Student Support Team. Sign up here.
🧠 Flat Quiz
Get to know your course and flatmates, put your collective knowledge to the test and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes at the UCFB Flat Quiz. Secure your place.
🤩 Freshers’ Fair
Discover more about UCFB’s sports teams, course supporting opportunities and student placement opportunities with local businesses at our annual Freshers’ Fair.
☕ Course Coffee Morning
Start your journey with free refreshments, relaxed chats and a chance to meet your course mates, as well as teams from Student Support, Student Finance and Learning Support.
📸 Head Shot Day
Get your professional profile started right with a free LinkedIn-style headshot, taken by a professional photographer.
🛒 Free Grocery Store
We know student budgets are tight. That’s why the SU’s Free Grocery Store is stocked with essential items like kitchenware, toiletries and food – all free for UCFB students.
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This is UCFB Wembley
Freshers’ 2026
Freshers’ Week at UCFB Wembley combines iconic London locations with meaningful moments on campus. You’ll be based at Arch View House, home to lecture theatres, media suites, support services and relaxed student areas – all of which will come alive during Freshers’. This is your time to explore the capital, bond with your course mates, and enjoy the ride.
Featured Events
UCFB Wembley
🎉 Club Nights (Wembley)
Get your official UCFB Freshers’ 2026 wristband and enjoy a week of club nights at Studio 338, Fabric, Fire & Lightbox and Egg LDN!
🥳 Kick Off Party
Join us at BOXPARK Wembley for an exciting party with a live DJ to kick off your journey at UCFB! Your ticket includes a £10 food voucher to use at one of BOXPARK’s vendors, plus two free drinks. Get tickets.
🙌 Ladies Night
Join the UCFB Student Support Team for a friendly social designed to help female students meet and get to know one another. Sign up here.
🧠 Flat Quiz
Team up with your flatmates and course mates for a fun quiz night, with plenty of prizes up for grabs. Book Now.
🤩 Freshers’ Fair
Start building your network at the Freshers’ Fair, where you can meet student groups, explore leadership opportunities and learn about placements in the local community.
☕ Course Coffee Morning
Get to know your course group in a relaxed setting with refreshments and support from key departments like Student Support and Finance.
📸 Head Shot Day
Whether you’re just starting out or refreshing your profile, walk away with a professional-quality headshot for LinkedIn or your CV.
🛒 Free Grocery Store
Your essentials, sorted. The SU is offering free kitchen supplies, toiletries and more to help ease the cost of living.
This is Freshers’
Club Nights Tickets
Make the most of Freshers’ with the official UCFB 2026 Freshers’ Wristband. Gain access to an incredible week of club nights and events at leading venues including Factory, 256, Joshua Brooks, Event30SIX, Gorilla, Manchester Academy and more in Manchester, plus Studio 338, Fabric, Fire & Lightbox, and Egg LDN in London.
Tickets start from just £15 and are available to purchase via Fatsoma.
Campus
UCFB Wembley
With Wembley Stadium at the heart of your campus, what could be more motivating for a future career in the football and sports industry than walking into the most famous stadium in the world?
Campus
UCFB Manchester
With stadium venues and bespoke facilities at the heart of the campus, students can live, learn and work at the centre of one of Europe’s most progressive sporting cities.
