Freshers/Refreshers Events

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Sat 13th September

A black and white photo of people on the dance floor at a club. Freshers Welcome Party
9pm - 4am
Popworld, Derby
We’re kicking off Freshers 2025 with a BANG at Derby’s BIGGEST nightclub!

Sun 14th September

An outdoor cinema set up. There is a screen on a fence with people sat on the floor in front of it Outdoor Cinema - Barbie screening
2pm - 10:30pm
Electric Daisy
Grab your flatmates, a blanket, and some snacks because we’re transforming Electric Daisy into a magical movie night under the stars!

Mon 15th September

The inside of Popworld during a club night. It's dark, but you can see people on the dance floor. The ceiling has coloured lights hanging from it. Bloc Party
8pm - 11:59pm
Revs de Cuba, Stein Stasse, Molly Malones
Get ready for a FULL Wardwick shutdown as 1000s of students take over Derby’s nightlife scene for a multi-venue party like no other!

Tue 16th September

Freshers' Fair
16th September 10am - 17th September 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Your introduction to student life, our incredible two day Freshers' Fair is here!
Big Fat Quiz
8pm - 11pm
Molly Malones
Test your knowledge and win BIG at our brand new weekly quiz night!

Wed 17th September

Freshers' Fair
16th September 10am - 17th September 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Your introduction to student life, our incredible two day Freshers' Fair is here!
Ramsey, the RAMMED mascot in Popworld with two students RAMMED Launch Party
9pm - 5am
Popworld, Derby
THE biggest night of Freshers. The one. The only. RAMMED is back – and bigger than ever!

Thu 18th September

Lego figures lined up in the colours of the LGBTQ+ flag LGBTQ+ Board Games and Brunch!
11am - 2pm
The Union Social Space Stage
Brunch, board games and belonging! In collaboration with the Board and Card Gaming Society!
Derbion Student Takeover
4pm - 8pm
Derbion shopping centre
We’re shutting down the Derbion for a late-evening student takeover!
Four male presenting people singing karaoke in front of a screen. Karaoke
8pm - 2am
The Friary, Derby
No judgement. No pressure. Just pure, off-key, belly-laughing fun. Belt out your favourite bangers!

Fri 19th September

Students at a paint party event - covered in neon paint inside a nightclub. Paint Party
9pm - 3am
Popworld, Derby
Get ready to get absolutely splattered. It’s Derby’s wildest, messiest, most legendary Freshers event – the annual Paint Party!

Sat 20th September

The inside of Popworld during a club night. It's dark, but you can see people on the dance floor. The ceiling has coloured lights hanging from it. Explore the City
8pm - 4am
Popworld, Derby
Grab your crew and take over the city with your official Freshers wristband – your VIP pass to Derby’s best venues!

Sun 21st September

NORTH vs MIDLANDS vs SOUTH BAR CRAWL
8pm - 11:59pm
O’Dwyers Bar, Derby
Represent your region in the ultimate student showdown – the North, Midlands & South go head-to-head in the wildest bar crawl on the map!

Mon 22nd September

Lacrosse Men's Introduction
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kedleston Campus
Fancy playing something new? Whether it's beating someone with pace, or defending an attacker with pure grit lacrosse has it all. This session we will discuss the history of our great club and the ins and outs of the game!
People sat down at long row tables at an Ultimate Rave Bingo event. Ultimate Rave Bingo
8pm - 2am
Rev de Cuba, Derby
Bingo? But make it Ultimate.

Tue 23rd September

A large poster board that holds a poster reading 'discover, shop support'. In the background there is a market fair. Artisan Alley
10am - 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Join us for a fair filled with the best local artisans!
BIG FAT QUIZ ft Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis from the Chase
8pm - 2am
Molly Malones
Test your knowledge, sabotage your mates, and win BIG.

Wed 24th September

The inside of Popworld during a club night. It's dark, but you can see people on the dance floor. The ceiling has coloured lights hanging from it. Sports Team Welcome Bar Crawl
7pm - 11:59pm
Popworld, Derby
The annual sports team takeover – a competitive crawl across the city’s top venues.
RAMMED UV Party
9pm - 5am
Popworld, Derby
If you thought week 1 was wild, week 2 goes nuclear...

Thu 25th September

A group of girls singing karaoke in front of a screen. Karaoke
8pm - 11:59pm
The Friary, Derby
It’s back! Because one night of karaoke just wasn’t enough.

Fri 26th September

A microphone Comedy Show
7pm - 11:59pm
Stein Strasse
Time to swap the chaos for chuckles.
The inside of Popworld during a club night. It's dark, but you can see people on the dance floor. The ceiling has coloured lights hanging from it. Freshers Finale
10pm - 3am
Popworld, Derby
We started here... and now we FINISH STRONG.
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