Freshers’ Week 2023: When is it and when does the university term start in the UK?

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And so, in order to better navigate the world of university, many educational institutions hold freshers’ week – to help students ease into things and meet people from all different kinds of backgrounds. During freshers’ week, students will not normally have any teaching time scheduled as the week has been organised purely for students to get accustomed to the university, and teachers and to meet new people. The week will also consist of a freshers’ fair, a time where students can speak to people from different societies and sports clubs. University Compare has put out some advice on its website for students trying to make friends at freshers’ week.