The January Welcome Fair is open to all students, including those starting in January and all those returning for Semester 2. The Fair is your opportunity to come and check out everything that your Students’ Union has to offer in 2025, meet lots of our Clubs & Societies and grab some exclusive discounts and freebies from visiting organisations and your Students' Union bars, cafes and shops.
Remember to visit all of the different event zones to see everything we have on offer, then buy your memberships online or at the Students’ Union Hub Reception.
On this page you’ll be able to find out more about the Fair and find stall listings to help you plan your visit to the event.
During the Welcome Fair some of our Clubs and Societies will be showcasing their activities in our performance and demo area in Graduate Square. View the full line-up and decide what you'll go along and see!
Got a hobby or passion you love, or something new you really want to try? We have over 300 Societies and Sports Clubs that will link you up with other people who like the same stuff too!
The January Welcome Fair will take place in the Students' Union Hub, The Nest, Drapers (alcohol-free during the event), Union Shop and outdoor areas, including Library Square and Graduate Square. A one way system will be in operation at indoor locations taking you to all parts of the event.
More stalls to be added soon! Please check later this week
Peformance schedule will be updated here on Wednesday.
Union Shop freebies & samples - pop-in to the Union Shop to try our new Bubble Tea and sandwich ranges, plus grab money-off vouchers!
Buying your Clubs and Societies memberships is easy via our website, follow the steps below or visit our Clubs & Societies page.
Each stall will have a QR code on it that you’ll be able scan. Scan the QR code on your device to be taken to that groups page.
Select the membership type you would like to purchase and add to your basket. You will need to be logged in.
Keep repeating this for all the groups you’d like to join.
At the end of the event go to your basket and follow the on-screen instructions to pay for your memberships.
Throughout the Fair all of our Students’ Union spaces will be open serving a wide range of tasty food, delicious drinks and grab and go lunch options. Find out more about our spaces and when they’re open here.
During the event the Multi-Faith Centre will be open for prayer, contemplation and reflection. The Multi Faith Centre is located in the Students’ Union Hub on the 2nd floor.
If you have any access needs for the event please let us know how we can help. Simply contact su-studentsunion@qmul.ac.uk or visit the Students’ Union Hub Reception. Our friendly Students’ Union staff will also be located around the event on the day, so if you do need any help just let one of them know.
If you're not able to make the in-person Welcome Fair, don't worry you can still find out about all our Clubs, Societies and Students' Union services on our website. Every student group has their own webpage providing further information about the group, contact details and links to their social media pages. The Students' Union Hub Reception is also open Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm and can help with any questions you have! Please pop in and say hello!