r/lancasteruni

Hello. I’m starting the process of buying stuff for uni (pots, pans etc.). I was wondering what I’m allowed to keep in my room. My parents were going to buy me a mini-fridge to keep in my room, but I’m not sure if I’m allowed it. Furthermore, I was hoping to keep my kitchenware in my room, but wasn’t sure if I’d get into trouble if they found a cooking knife in my room cause, in all fairness, that would look a bit odd. Are these things allowed to be kept in my room?
On a separate note, what time does the university allow us to move in on move-in day? Can’t find anything on the website. Thanks.

Does anyone know any decent Lancaster off campus accommodation, and are silk mill and foundry studios really an hour distance walking?

hi!! i’m joining in september and i was just wondering what the smoking / vaping policy is here?? thank you

So I got into lancaster university for physics and astrophysics bsc since it was my insurance choice and I got rejected from King's. But considering that I only missed my offer by a few % and that the course was on clearing with even lesser requirements I reached out and asked King's support why I got rejected, and was informed that they made an incorrect decision and that I can apply through clearing and I'll get in.

The problem starts now. My friend lives in London and it'll be his second year at King's, and we had been planning on getting accomodation together if I ended up going to King's. He had also been facing a rough patch and he had been kinda lonely staying alone. I applied last year but wasn't able to attend uni due to personal reasons, and King's has been a dream uni of mine for 2 years atp. But everyone is now telling me that lancaster is a way better option for astrophysics given how much focus they put on that field compared to King's as well as the student satisfaction rate and class size. The only thing King's has going for it is research and a lot of resources which only play a deciding factor in postgraduate and PhD. I've asked around quite a lot and everyone is recommending that I go to lancaster for quality education and then to switch to a uni with more emphasis on research and the capital to facilitate that.

I'm genuinely stumped since idk what to choose people say that I should go for King's if I plan to start working immediately after bsc since it'll be attractive for my CV but if I plan to pursue higher education (which i do) then Lancaster is a no brainer. Can anyone give me a definitive answer? Any alumni that can perhaps shed light on this topic?

Had results days 3 days ago and was wondering when they would email me confirming which accommodation I’ll be in. Maybe because I had Lancaster as my insurance? Has anyone else heard from them.

I’ve seen on SU that sugar house has tickets on sale. but I’ve heard you get them free from your college and rep when you arrive.

As the title suggests I’m a third year student and I’m gonna need a new cycle for commuting because this new 555 pound yearly bus pass is NOT it fam
If anyone has or knows anyone with a good cycle that theyd sell in September I’d be greatly appreciative

Hi all, my daughter is starting in September and has decided to live on campus for the first year (in Bowland). All the info we have received doesn’t really explain when payments will be expected, so we were wondering if anybody could help?
Does Uni want payment upfront for a whole term in advance for accommodation or is there a monthly payment option?
Thanks in advance :-)

I got in to study at Lancaster and I’m happy about it, I was wondering if there were any communities/gcs on snap/whatsapp/tsr to join?
Let me know what you’re studying in the replies!

I did badly in my A-Levels and got offered a foundation year for my original course (bachelors instead of masters).

Me and 4 of my friends are all going to lancaster (originally planning on 4 year courses), and I'm worried doing the foundation year is going to isolate me from them, and also prevent me from making new friends.

Has anyone on this sub done a foundation year, or know what its like?

Was debating whether I should book Lonsdale or Cartmel and decided on Cartmel because I heard it has a music room and a pool table (I want to learn how to play the Drums and Guitar during my time at Uni). Now I am having some second guesses since I've heard Lonsdale has better infrastructure and is more lively than Cartmel, and havent heard anything good about Cartmel. Thoughts? I don't mind them being a decent walk away from the centre of campus since I'm fine with walking but the second accomodation I chose was Bowland in case I want to be close to the centre of campus.

Result in 30 hours and im stressing my heart out. I need a Distinction, B,C to get into Management and digital tech. Is there any chance of me getting in with a Distinction, C,C?

One of my children will be in a one year grad program starting in October at LU (we are US citizens.) We’re not familiar with the UK academic system. Anyway, we can see the class start and end dates for each term, but it isn’t clear if students take exams after the last day of classes each term. Do students take exams at the end of each term? If so, do the exams take place during the year or after? Just trying to figure out when we can visit and not disrupt our child’s studies. Thanks!

Heya am a first year and amma be living in city centre . I was wondering is anyone else living in city centre and when are they moving in?

I am downsizing and have some furniture to give away and sell for cheap
Corner desk cheap
Single bed free
Some billy book cases cheap
Kallax cheap
Sofa free
Pax wardrobe no door free
Will help with dismantling, located in south Lancaster near the 🦆
Things are a bit rushed now and I don’t have the time to take extensive pics collection week of 17 Aug
Pls message privately

Edit: thanks for all the interest in the post. All items are now gone except the Karlstad 3 seater sofa. Photos available on request.