What (and what not) to pack for University
Packing for university is one of those events where you don’t quite know where to start. Do you need a toaster? How much stuff can you actually fit in your room? Maria will let you know.
Stories from students
Lancaster University students share their experiences of living and studying at Lancaster.
Starting at University
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Making a home away from home
One of the most stressful things about going to university is leaving home and the environment where you feel safe and secure. It’s really important to make your new home as comfortable as possible and make it feel like your space.
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First impressions of the Lancaster campus
International student Reka remembers her first experience of arriving at the Lancaster campus.
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Starting studying at Lancaster
Catherine answers some of your questions to help you find out everything you want to know and decide if Lancaster is the place for you!
Life on campus
Let our students tell you about their favourite places and things to do on Campus.
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College bars on campus
Niamh takes you on a guided tour of the nine different College bars that are available at our Lancaster campus.
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The War of the Roses
The Roses is an annual sporting tournament held between Lancaster and York Universities. Tom tells you all about his experience of Roses 2019.
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Vegan food options on campus
Lancaster has plenty of food options, to suit all dietary requirements. Charlotte and Rachel give you a guide to the best vegan options on campus.
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The best places to study and relax on campus
Becky, Rachel and Charlotte give you a guided tour of their top ten places on campus to study and relax.
Latest stories
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The Play in the Park
Catherine visits Williamson Park in Lancaster to watch the Dukes' Theatre production of The Jungle Book.
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The BUKC 24 Hour Go Kart Race
Join Ryan as he takes part in the British Universities Karting Club's 24 hour endurance race.
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Helena's life as an international student
Coming to the UK from Hong Kong as a Masters' student meant more than just studying for Helena.
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Catherine's Graduation
After three years of study, Catherine has finally passed her exams and received her Bachelor's degree.
Meet our Ambassadors
Every year we recruit new ambassadors to help tell the stories of their lives at Lancaster. They range from newly arrived freshers to postgraduate students in their fourth year at Lancaster and come from all over the globe.
Meet our Ambassadors