January Welcome Fair 2026

The January Welcome Fair is open to all students (new and returning) and is your opportunity to come and check out everything that your Students’ Union has to offer, 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. Have a look at the stall listings to see what's happening when as some organisations will only be present on one day of the Fair!

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. For indoor spaces you need to book a free time slot ticket. This allows entry within a one hour time period for each space. You need to book a ticket for each indoor space. No tickets are required for outdoor areas of the Fair.

Tuesday 27 Jan 2026
12:00pm – 6:00pm Mile End Campus
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What's On and Stall Locations

The Welcome Fair will take place at lots of locations across the Mile End Campus including the Students' Union Hub, Library Square, Graduate Square, The Great Hall and Qmotion Sport & Fitness Centre. A one way system will be in operation at indoor locations. Don't forget to visit our bars, cafes and shops around campus who will be offering some exclusive discounts on the day of the Fair.

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More brand stalls still being added!
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  • Volunteering
  • Student Media
  • Sport
  • Brands
  • Students' Union
  • University
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People's Palace Foyer

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The Great Hall

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The Great Hall - Stage

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How to buy memberships

Buying your Clubs and Societies memberships is easy via our website, follow the steps below or visit our Clubs & Societies page.

1
Scan the QR code

Each stall will have a QR code that takes you directly to that group’s page.

2
Select membership

Choose the membership type you’d like to purchase and add it to your basket.

3
Repeat

Keep scanning and adding memberships for all the groups you’d like to join.

4
Checkout

Go to your basket and follow the instructions to pay for your memberships.




Where to eat and drink at the event

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.

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Multi-Faith Centre

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.

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Access Needs

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 and Students' Union Crew volunteers will also be located around the event on the day, so if you do need any help just let one of them know.

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Can't join us at the fair?

If you're not able to make the Welcome Fair, don't worry you will not miss out! 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!

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