INTROweek September 2026
Sunday 13th - Meet the Freshers
Sunday 13th - Meet the Freshers
Saturday 12th is moving in day, where you'll get settled into your accommodation and meet the rest of your year. The LUSUMA committee will also be around to help answer any queries. Later in the evening, you'll also get a chance to meet us, your LUSUMA committee for the upcoming year and ask any questions you may have. Its also a great opportunity to meet other freshers!
On Sunday 13th, as more of your peers move in, there will be a chance to mingle, meet more of the LUSUMA committee. The afternoon will involve rounders at Stoughton fields where you can relax and get to know some of the older medical students. In the evening we will go to the Loaded Dog in Leicester where all the freshers can socialise and play some games.
On Sunday 13th, as more of your peers move in, there will be a chance to mingle, meet more of the LUSUMA committee. The afternoon will involve rounders at Stoughton fields where you can relax and get to know some of the older medical students. In the evening we will go to the Loaded Dog in Leicester where all the freshers can socialise and play some games.
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Venue:
The Loaded Dog 144 London Rd, Leicester, LE2 1ED |
Monday 14th - "Meet the Medic Parents"
Settling to uni life can be a real shock to your system and a steep learning curve. To help you through this process, we've assigned you two medic parents. These are two second year medical students who can act as mentors and show you the ropes. Whether its advice, help settling in or just to socialise, your medic parents will be on hand to help you through your journey at med school through the next 5 years. Other first year students will share these parents, "medic siblings" if you will, giving a chance to meet new people as reassuring you, you aren't alone in this new chapter of your life.
There will challenges for you to complete as a "medic family", with prizes going to the winning families so get your game faces on!
There will challenges for you to complete as a "medic family", with prizes going to the winning families so get your game faces on!
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Venue:
O2 Academy 12 University Rd, Leicester LE1 7RH |
Tuesday 15th - PJ Pub and Grub Crawl
Regarded as one of the best nights of the year, the PJ Pub Crawl (as the name suggests) sees you freshers jumping into your pyjamas and taking to the high streets of Leicester for some drinks and grub. The older years will be present in a variety of themed costumes to help warmly welcome you to Leicester. The Pub and Grub Crawl are two separate routes that run parallel to each other, allowing drinkers and non-drinkers to experience the culture of Leicester without alienating anybody.
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PJ Pub Crawl Start Venue:
The Loaded Dog 144 London Rd, Leicester LE2 1ED Grub Crawl Start Venue:
Fireway Pizza 3 Belvoir St, Leicester LE1 6SL |
Wednesday 16th - Bowling
Need a break from the two big nights - here is another chance to chat. Time to let your hair down and have a good time. This year we will be doing bowling! Make sure you book yourself a slot to go for it!
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Venue:
East Street Lanes, East St, Leicester LE1 6NB |
Thursday 17th - Sports Night
Spoilt for choice with what sports team to join, now is your time to choose whatever takes your fancy and get involved with them. If you’re just a fanatic watching instead of playing, it’s a perfect chance to get your favourite top or kit on.
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Sports Night Venue:
Locker Room, 5 Belvoir Street, Leicester LE1 6SL |
Friday 18th - Freshers' Formal
Wrapping up the fun-filled week, you can continue to celebrate the start of your journey with a formal dinner, smart, glam outfits and finish off with a night out. If you want Waikiki will be open after the ball to go and celebrate!
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Venue:
The Grand Hotel Granby Pl, Leicester, LE1 6ES |