On Tuesday 9th June 2026, we hosted the LUSU Welcome Planning Conference 2026.

The conference was designed to give student leaders at Lancaster the information then need for commencing their planning for Welcome Week 2026. If you weren't there - don't worry! You can catch up on all the sessions right here! 

If you have any questions about the conference, or any of the sessions within it, please email lusu.insight@lancaster.ac.uk

 

Key Info & Key Dates

Aimee Rostern-Fraser from LUSU presents the key information and key dates to help you start planning for Welcome Week 2026.

 

Findings from the LU Student Induction Survey 2025

Jess McMonagle from LUSU presents the findings of the LU Student Induction Survey 2025.

You can read the full report here: LU Student Induction Survey Report 2026

 

Hidden Gems

Keren Ulama-Eweka and Caroline Pead present plans and insight into the new aspect of the iLancaster App: Hidden Gems

 

Joining a sports team isn't the same as belonging to one

Josh Darely from LJMSU presents the findings of his research into belonging within sports teams and his top tips for inclusion.

 

Wellbeing Connect

Michou Burckett St Laurent from LU Student Wellbeing Services presents insights into student use of the service and their wellbeing.

 

Accessibility Workshop

Lizzie Peck from LUSU Accessibility Community presents a condensed and digitised version of the Society Accessibiltiy Workshop. The workshop exists to help student leaders take easy steps to ensure everyone can access their group or activity.

You can the find the documents referenced in the presentation here: Example Guidelines Worksheet & Social Media Accessibility Guidelines.

 

Rubric

Amanda Molinaro from Rubric presents and demonstrates the functions of the Students' Union's upcoming new web platform: Rubric.