Content Last Updated on September 19, 2014

The food, drink and freebies are primed and ready for launch. But behind the scenes, we’ve been working to bring you more than you might expect this year. Here’s a sample of just a few of our big ideas…

Free Buses

OK, so we aren’t quite generous enough to give a bus away to every fresher, but we are making it easier than ever to get to Freshers’ Festival this year. We’re putting on a total of 24 free shuttle buses running from campuses across Glasgow and the surrounding area, and passing through various points around the city.

This means, firstly, that you’ve got no excuse not to come and see us, and secondly, you’ve got more cash in your pocket for term time essentials. You can thank us later. Preferably with donuts.

The Zones

Freshers’ fairs can be a little, shall we say, chaotic. And while we’re all for those surprises you stumble across after sampling free shots of potent new energy drinks, we also want to give everyone half a chance to hunt down the things they need.

With that in mind, we’ve arranged Freshers’ Festival into dedicated zones, from Health and Beauty, Fashion, Food and Drink, Clubs Corridor to Employment. Hopefully this will give explorers a fair chance at unearthing the treasure they’re looking for, but we’ve also got plenty of surprises for those who like to go with the flow on the day.

The Relentless Main Stage

Another addition for Freshers’ Festival 2014 is our Relentless-sponsored Main Stage, which will be jam-packed with an amazing entertainment programme that stretches right across our two-day event.

We’re not making any promises here, but you only have to look at the calibre of previous Relentless events like Soundchain to see the kind of talent they’re connected with. So once you’ve worked your way through your must-see stalls (and their many must-consume delights), you can cut loose and enjoy some free entertainment.

Exclusive Discounts

Give a fresher a free pie and he can feed himself for a day, give him a good discount and he’ll be well fed for the whole year. Here at Scotcampus we know that our Freshers’ Festival freebies are a big draw, but we’re all about ensuring you’re happy for the rest of your uni days.

A big part of that is negotiating discounts and deals with our partners to make sure you get real value out of your visit. So make sure you have a good look at each stall, if you just swoop in for the freebies and disappear, you might miss out on the motherload.

Job Options

We know loads of you aren’t thinking this far ahead yet, but there’s a host of employers who’re eager to get in touch with you. And even if you’re not ready to commit to a career, our employment zone offers inspiration and ideas for what you can do once your course is finished.

Alongside company information, you’ll find stalls offering internship opportunities, graduate schemes and fast tracks that’ll keep you several steps ahead of the competition. So don’t forget to stop by.

So make sure you get your pose together in time for the 2nd and 3rd of October, and get on down to a belter of an event!