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September
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Mon 9th September
Clubs Website Training
3pm - 4:15pm
Zoom
Wed 11th September
Picnic and Games
1pm - 4pm
Kelvingrove Park Fountain
Meet at Kelvingrove Park Fountain at 1pm on Wednesday 11th, for an afternoon in the park playing games and meeting new people! Lunch will be provided.
Local Student Orientation SRC Q+A and Quiz
5:30pm - 7pm
Online
Come along online to join fellow local students for an evening of fun games and a quiz!
Thu 12th September
Let Your Art Out - Painting and Karaoke
2pm - 4pm
Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church
Two hours of painting and singing karaoke; express yourself artistically and delight in some up-beat music!
Fri 13th September
Glasgow Subway Game
1pm - 6pm
Glasgow University Union Drawing Room
Race around Glasgow together, completing challenges and exploring the city! Subway Ticket Costs £4.30. Join us afterwards at 5pm for a free dinner!
Home Students' Day (Local Student Orientation)
1:30pm - 7pm
226 Gilbert Scott Building then Room 201 John McIntyre finishing in the QMU
Join us for a fun packed afternoon for local students, from a tour, to free pizza and a social, we have it all!
Clubs & Societies Compulsory SRC Induction
2pm - 3pm
Zoom
Campus Tour 1 (SRC)
3pm - 4pm
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
Sat 14th September
Campus Tour 2 (SRC)
10am - 11am
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
Loch Lomond Trip
11am - 6pm
Glasgow University Main Gate
Day trip to explore Loch Lomond! Free BBQ lunch included! We’ll walk together to Partick Station and get the 11:49am train to Balloch. We get back to Glasgow at 6pm. Train Ticket Costs £7.
West End Tour 1 (SRC)
1pm - 2pm
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
Come along and see the West End from a student's perspective. Learn the best places to shop, get a coffee or relax in the surrounding area. It’s the easiest and quickest way to integrate into Glasgow student life.
Welcome to Scotland Social
3pm - 5pm
Kelvin Gallery
Outlander, IrnBru, and Fuzzy Cows, oh my! Come to the SRC Intro to Scotland to tick some classic Scottish experiences off your bucket list.
Sun 15th September
GUSA Sports Fayre - Day 1
10am - 4pm
Main Building: Hunter Halls, North Front
This is a 2-day session spanning Sunday 15th to Monday 16th in which the Uni’s various sports clubs will have desks in the Hunter Halls of the Main University Building, and outside on the North Front. Come and ask the different clubs questions!
Visit a Church
10am - 1pm
Glasgow University Main Gate
An easy way to experience a British church and meet some friendly people. You are welcome regardless of your background and will choose between a variety of local churches.
Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (online)
11am - noon
Want to find out a bit more about student life in Glasgow? What's it like to live in the city? Learn basic things like how to get around, things to do, where to shop and so much more!
Mature Students Bingo Mixer
noon - 3pm
Room 201, McIntyre Building
Get your bingo sheets ready! Join us for a fun filled afternoon for all students aged 21+!
West End Tour 2 (SRC)
1pm - 2pm
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
Come along and see the West End from a student's perspective. Learn the best places to shop, get a coffee or relax in the surrounding area. It’s the easiest and quickest way to integrate into Glasgow student life.
Campus Tour 3 (SRC)
2pm - 3pm
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
The International Quiz!
4pm - 6pm
Kelvin Gallery
Test your worldly knowledge and come along to the international quiz! Open to all students!
Mon 16th September
Campus Tour 4 (SRC)
10am - 11am
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
GUSA Sports Fayre - Day 2
10am - 4pm
Main Building: Hunter Halls, North Front
Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale
10am - 5pm
Kelvin Gallery, Main Building
Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale is coming to Glasgow University Welcome Week, Grab a great deal on everything from Sweatshirts to Leather Jackets!
Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 1
10am - 7pm
Memorial Gate
Jazz up your room or office with some friendly houseplants! There will be over 150 different types of houseplants on offer in varying shapes and sizes at competitive prices along with a large choice of colourful ceramic pots.
Welcome Address (in-person)
noon - 1:30pm
Bute Hall
Sign up to attend the Welcome Address marking the start of UofG Welcome/Freshers’ Week 2024!
Welcome Address (online)
noon - 1:30pm
Online
Tune in to the Address marking the start of UofG Welcome/Freshers’ Week 2024!
Campus Tour 5 (SRC)
2pm - 3pm
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
Conversation Café 1 (SRC)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wee G, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Come along to have a casual chat and a cuppa, whether that's to make new friends or to brush up on your language skills!
Disability Accessibility Tour
3:30pm - 5pm
Meet at the Memorial Gate
Your campus must work for you! Join us as we take a trip around our growing campus, highlighting accessibility.
Disabled Student Pizza Mixer
5pm - 6pm
The WeeG, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Come along and meet other disabled students with free pizza!
Welcome Ceilidh
6pm - 9pm
Bute Hall
What better way to start the week than with a traditional Scottish ceilidh dance!
Jazz Society: Live Music Night
7pm - 9pm
The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Come spend an evening with the Glasgow University Jazz society in the Gilchrist!
Rock and Metal Society Karaoke
7pm - 11:59pm
The Record Factory
The Glasgow University Rock and Metal Society Presents: RAMS Karaoke
Tue 17th September
Campus Tour 6 (SRC)
10am - 11am
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 2
10am - 7pm
Memorial Gate
Jazz up your room or office with some friendly houseplants! There will be over 150 different types of houseplants on offer in varying shapes and sizes at competitive prices along with a large choice of colourful ceramic pots.
Welcome Fair - Day 1
10am - 5pm
Main Building: North Front, Professors' Square, Hunter Halls, Cloisters
A 2-day outdoor fair experience featuring stalls from some of our fantastic UofG clubs and societies!
Intro to SRC Volunteering (feat. Glasgow University Service to the Homeless)
17th September 11am - 18th September 11:30am
Room 201, McIntyre Building
Come along to learn about the volunteering opportunities available to you through SRC volunteering
GUSRC Intro to Student Activism
noon - 1:30pm
Room 201, McIntyre Building
Discover how you can get involved with student activism during your time at University!
Looking After Yourself at University Talk
noon - 1pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Come along to learn the best tips and tricks on how to look after yourself at University!
Stout and about
noon - 4pm
Around Glasgow
Come along this freshers week to find out about some of the best places to go in Glasgow, here from our resident Glaswegian what this place is about all the while getting to meet new people and drink some beautiful Guinness.
Golf Taster Session
1pm - 3pm
Great Western Golf
Queer Culture Talk
1pm - 3pm
Adam Smith Building - room 381
Learn all things Queer! Join us as we delve into the Queer scene in Glasgow, new city, new scene, new opportunities!
Campus Tour 7 (SRC)
2pm - 3pm
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
Care Experienced & Estranged Students Pizza Mixer
2pm - 4pm
Room 201, McIntyre Building
Don't go it alone! Come along and meet likeminded people for some free pizza and a chill afternoon!
Speedmating - Quickfire Friend Making!
2pm - 3pm
Kelvin Gallery
Make new friends fast at our exciting Speedmating event!
Ballroom & Latin Dance Taster Session
6pm - 8pm
Glasgow University Union (GUU) Dining room
Come and try out ballroom and latin dancing for free! We will be learning the waltz and cha cha cha.
Lawyers Without Borders - Lawathon 2024 & Semester Opportunities
6pm - 10pm
Room 743, James McCune Smith Learning Hub
Join us in solving fictional problem scenarios on human rights, social justice and more!
Gilchrist Lip Sync Battle with Mx Arrow Jackson
7pm - 9pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Are you ready to lip sync for your life (or watch others do it)?
American Football Taster Session
8pm - 10pm
West of Scotland Rugby
Wed 18th September
Campus Tour 8 (SRC)
10am - 11am
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 3
10am - 7pm
Memorial Gate
Jazz up your room or office with some friendly houseplants! There will be over 150 different types of houseplants on offer in varying shapes and sizes at competitive prices along with a large choice of colourful ceramic pots.
SRC Volunteering & Social Justice Festival
10am - 2pm
Bute Hall
Come and join us for our Volunteering & Social Justice Festival. You’ll get the chance to meet some of our amazing community volunteering partners and student-led projects and ask any questions you may have!
Welcome Fair - Day 2
10am - 5pm
Main Building: North Front, Professors' Square, Hunter Halls, Cloisters
A 2-day outdoor fair experience featuring stalls from some of our fantastic UofG clubs and societies!
Welcome Fair - Day 2 Quiet Hour
11am - noon
Main Building: North Front, Professors' Square, Hunter Halls, Cloisters
Our quiet hour provides a low-sensory welcome fair experience.
K-Pop Society - Taster Dance Class
11:30am - 1pm
Kelvin Gallery
Always been a Kpop fan and want to find friends who stan the same group?Want to start dancing at University? Join your first dance event with Kpop Society to learn a fun and easy choreo with other potential members!
Athletics Taster Sessions
noon - 5pm
Scotstoun Stadium
Home Student Pizza Mixer / Scavenger Hunt
noon - 4pm
Meet outside the James McCune Smith building - event finishing in room 201 of the McIntyre Building
Come explore your new campus with fellow home students, enjoying our a fun and exciting scavenger hunt, then joining us for some free dominoes pizza!
Sailing Taster Session
noon - 6pm
Bardowie Loch
Students of Colour Mixer - Teas Around the World
noon - 2pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Join us for some free international teas and to meet other students of colour!
Tennis Taster Session Day 1
1pm - 4pm
Kelvingrove Tennis Courts
Are You Smarter Than a 10-Year-Old?
2pm - 4pm
Kelvin Gallery
Come participate in the Are You Smarter Than a 10-Year-Old competition held by the SRC where you will be grouped with students from your college to compete in a battle of childlike wit
Campus Tour 9 (SRC)
2pm - 3pm
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
NSPCC - Cloisters and Croissants
2pm - 3pm
TBC
Chit chat with us at a baked goods picnic, a great taster of the fundraising events we put on through the year!
Triathlon Taster Session
2pm - 6:30pm
Meet at Universit Avenue Main Gates - Mugdock Country Park
Swim, bike, run or just enjoy getting outside? Then GUTri is the sports club for you! Join us for our freshers week taster session, a relaxed trip to a local loch for an afternoon of activities!
Ultimate Women's-Only Taster Session (Outdoor)
2pm - 3:30pm
Red Blaes Pitch - Kelvingrove Park
Women's-only ultimate frisbee taster session on the red blaes pitch at the south of Kelvingrove Park!
Curling Taster Session 1
3pm - 5pm
The Peak, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ
Waterpolo Taster Session
3pm - 5pm
Stevenson Building - Swimming Pool
Waterpolo Taster Session
4pm - 5pm
Stevenson Building
Students for Choice - Crafts 4 Choice - Sip and Clay
5pm - 7pm
Derby Lane (Finnieston)
Come and craft some clay masterpieces with us at Derby Lane! Event is £2 per person, with all materials and some guidance provided. The bar will be open and a portion of the event proceeds will go towards Abortion Support Network.
Mature Students Association - Open House
6pm - 11pm
62 Oakfield Avenue
Are you a mature student looking for a place to belong? Come along to our Open House and meet other mature students, have a look around our building and see what we have to offer. There will be refreshments and a chance to have a chat.
Salsa and Latin Dance society - Taster Session
6pm - 8pm
St. Andrews Building Gym
Join the GU Salsa society for a Salsa and Bachata taster session! Ever thought of giving dancing a go, or are you a seasoned professional looking to try something new? Regardless, this is a great way to explore a new dance! See you there!
SSP Students Meeting: The Genocide in Gaza
6pm - 8pm
Boyd Orr: Room 409
Join us for a discussion of the ongoing genocide in Gaza; the historical background, the current state of play, and the part we can play in bringing it to an end. Meet likeminded anti-imperialism activists, and get organised!
The Gilchrist Pub Quiz
6pm - 8pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Sir James has been bringing his sequined socially aware fun filled quiz nights to the West End of Glasgow for the last 15 years and we are delighted for him as our resident quizmaster at The Gilchrist.
Gymnastics Taster Session
8pm - 10pm
Stevenson Building - Sports Hall
Men's Basketball Taster Session (Activity Hall)
8pm - 10pm
Stevenson Building - Activity Hall
Men's Basketball Taster Session (Sports Hall)
8pm - 10pm
Stevenson Building - Sports Hall
Trampolining Taster Session
8pm - 10pm
Stevenson Building - Sports Hall
Peep Show Society - Peep Show Pub Night
8:30pm - 11:30pm
Pub TBC
Peep Show themed pub night and fancy dress
Thu 19th September
Campus Tour 10 (SRC)
10am - 11am
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 4
10am - 7pm
Memorial Gate
Jazz up your room or office with some friendly houseplants! There will be over 150 different types of houseplants on offer in varying shapes and sizes at competitive prices along with a large choice of colourful ceramic pots.
Meet the SRC & Free Pizza Drop-In
11am - 1:30pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club, Wee G
Want to find out more about the SRC and what we do?
Zoological Society - Fresher's Outdoors: Walk + Picnic in the Park!
11am - 3pm
University Library (outside)
A joint walk with GUEST, ExSoc, and ZooSoc. We meet at the front of the University Library, and head to the GUEST Gardens. We will tour the Botanics and Kelvingrove Park, ending with a picnic in the park with music, pizza, and cyanotyping!
Intro to Student Media
noon - 2pm
Room 201, McIntyre Building
Come along to find out how you can get involved in student media during your time in University
Men's Rugby Taster Session
noon - 4pm
Hillhead Sports Club, 32 Hughenden Road, G12 9XP
Shinty Taster Session
noon - 2pm
Garscube Sports Complex - Grass Pitch
Ski & Snowboard Club: GUSSC Taster Session
noon - 5pm
Glasgow Ski Centre (Bellahouston)
Student Dance Company - Masterclass
noon - 2pm
Bute Hall
Dance masterclass hosted by GSDC for freshers and returning students to come and enjoy 2 hours of dance workshops with a range of styles.
The FemCollab Jewelry
noon - 3pm
QMU Bar
Join a collection of Feminist and activist societies in a Bracelet making session held at the QMU!
Wakeboarding Taster Session
noon - 3pm
Glasgow Wake Park
Alexandrian Society - Picnic in the Park
1pm - 5pm
Stuart Memorial Fountain, Kelvingrove Park
Would you like to meet like-minded people who are interested in Classics and Ancient History? Come along to our freshers picnic for a relaxing afternoon in the park where you can meet new people and share your love of history!
Peking Opera - Photo Booth - Experience of Peking Opera Dressing
1pm - 6pm
James McCune Smith, room 101A
Step into the world of Peking Opera with traditional Chinese costumes and make-up!
Student Carer - Tea/Coffee & Biscuits
1pm - 3pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Join other student carers with free tea, coffee and biscuits for a chilled afternoon!
Women's Football Taster Session
1pm - 4pm
Garscube Sports Complex - 3g Synthetic Pitch
Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (in-person)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
BOYD ORR:611 (LT E)
Want to find out a bit more about student life in Glasgow? Learn basic things like how to get around, things to do, where to shop and so much more!
Swimming Taster Session
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Stevenson Building - Swimming Pool
Campus Tour 11 (SRC)
2pm - 3pm
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
Men's Cricket Taster Session (Open Ability)
2pm - 4pm
West of Scotland Cricket Club
Walking Society - Kelvin River Welcome Walk
2pm - 4pm
Professor's Square
Catch your breath and make some new friends on a relaxed walk alongside the River Kelvin.
Table Tennis Taster Session
3pm - 5pm
Stevenson Building Activity Hall
Chill and Paint
3:30pm - 5pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Come along to our Chill & Paint session to make your very own artwork and make new friends along the way!
Waterpolo Taster Session
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Stevenson Building - Swimming Pool
Men's Football Taster Session
4pm - 7pm
Garscube Sports Complex - 3g Synthetic Pitch
Student Theatre At Glasgow - Performing Arts Society Showcase
4pm - 6pm
Bute Hall
The Performing Arts Society Showcase (PASS) is an annual welcome week event hosted and organised by STAG in which a selection of performing arts society perform a short taster of what their society does.
Women's Rugby Taster Session
4pm - 6pm
Garscube Sports Complex - Grass Pitch
Fencing Taster Session
5:15pm - 7:45pm
Stevenson Building - Activity Hall
Women's Hockey Taster Session
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hockey Centre, Hockey Pitch
Art Society - Paint and Chat Taster Session
6pm - 8pm
CCT ST ANDREWS: 559B ART STUDIO
Join the Art Society for our first Paint and Chat of the year! Whether you’re an experienced artist or are interested in trying a new hobby, this taster session is a great opportunity to practice art and meet new people.
First Love Society - First Love Meet & Greet
6pm - 8:30pm
Room 430, JMS
First Love Society - The Home away from Home....
Tea Society - Afternoon Tea Experience
6pm - 8pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Afternoon Tea and Chill.
Endometriosis and PCOS Society - Golf Fang: Putt, Party & Play
6:30pm - 9pm
Golf fang , 82 - 100 Lancefield St, Glasgow G3 8JD
Join us for an unforgettable Freshers' Night at Golf Fang with the Endometriosis & PCOS Society! Mix and mingle, enjoy crazy golf and find others like you. Whether you’re here to putt, play or just connect, it’s the perfect way to kickstart uni!
Gilchrist Murder Mystery
7pm - 9pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Come join 'Spirit of Glasgow' for a REAL historical murder mystery. Watch as the characters come back to life, and you help solve a crime.
Shorinji Kempo Taster Session
7pm - 9pm
Stevenson Building - Exercise Studio 2
The G-Gnomes Society - Freshers Pub Quiz!
7pm - 11pm
Record Factory
Join us for The G-Gnomes Freshers Pub Quiz on Thursday, 19th September, from 7-11pm at the Record Factory!
American Football Taster Session
7:30pm - 9:30pm
North Kelvinside School
Rock and Metal Society Bar Crawl
7:30pm - 11:59pm
7:30pm - Drury Street (Game Over), 8:15pm - Solid Rock bar and cafe, 9pm - Rufus T Firefly, 10pm - Slouch bar and Kitchen (all located within Glasgow city centre)
GU RAMS Freshers Bar Crawl
Barbie in the Quads: Outdoor Film Night
8pm - 10pm
Main Building: East Quad
"I don’t have anything big planned, just a giant blow-out party with all the Barbies, with planned choreography and a bespoke song."
Men's Basketball Taster Session
8pm - 10pm
Stevenson Building - Sports Hall
Fri 20th September
Riding Taster Session for Beginners
9:30am - 11:30am
Busby Equitation Centre
Ultimate Taster Session (Indoor)
9:30am - 11am
Stevenson Building - Activity Hall
Campus Tour 12 (SRC)
10am - 11am
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
IKEA Trips!
10am - 1pm
Meet on University Avenue, Wolfson Medical Building
Need a flat redecoration and/or some Swedish meatballs Djungelskog? The SRC are providing free buses bringing you down to Braehead IKEA, where you can get all your flat essentials.
Conversation Café 2 (SRC)
11am - noon
Wee G, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Come along to have a casual chat and a cuppa, whether that's to make new friends or to brush up on your language skills!
Fashion Revolution - Charity Shop Crawl
11am - 1pm
Meeting near JMS/Boyd Orr first, then Byres Road
Join us for a charity shop crawl on the 20th! This is a great way to shop sustainably and meet like-minded people. Plus you can find some unique and funky pieces for the upcoming year!
Boxing Taster Session
11:15am - 12:45pm
Stevenson Building - Activity Hall
Riding Taster Session for Mixed Experience Levels
11:30am - 12:30pm
Busby Equitation Centre
Fantasy Society - Welcome Picnic
noon - 4pm
Kelvingrove Park
Join the UofG Fantasy Society for a Welcome Week Picnic! Whether you're a comic-con veteran or enjoy watching a bit of Merlin, everyone is welcome to come along and meet fellow fantasy lovers!
Riding Taster Session for Those Who Have Ridden Before
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Busby Equitation Centre
Men's Hockey Taster Session
1pm - 3pm
Hockey Centre, Hockey Pitch
Table Tennis Taster Session
1pm - 2:15pm
Stevenson Building - Sports Hall
Tennis Taster Session Day 2
1pm - 4pm
Kelvingrove Tennis Courts
Women in STEM - Picnic in the Park
1pm - 3pm
Hillhead Library then Kelvingrove Park
A picnic in Kelvingrove Park with WiSTEM! A great opportunity to meet with like-minded girls aiming to support each other throughout our degrees and celebrate women in STEM!
Swimming Taster Session
1:15pm - 3:15pm
Stevenson Building - Swimming Pool
Kelvingrove Museum Scavenger Hunt
1:30pm - 3pm
Meet outside the front of Kelvingrove Museum
Come along for a fun afternoon scavenger hunt of one of Glasgow’s most iconic museums and make new friends along the way!
Campus Tour 13 (SRC)
2pm - 3pm
Meet outside the James McCune Smith Learning Hub
If you’re worried about finding the library, the gym or just getting about campus come along to this hour-long tour and discover how easy it is to get around!
Friendship Bracelet Making Session
2pm - 3pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Come along to make new friends and bracelets at the same time!
LGBTQ+ Pizza Mixer
2pm - 4pm
Room 201, McIntyre Building
Join us for a lovely LGBT Pizza mixer, right here on the main campus!
Women's Hockey Taster Session
3pm - 5pm
Hockey Centre, Hockey Pitch
Women's Cricket Taster Session
4:30pm - 6pm
West of Scotland Cricket Club
Creative Writing Reading Party Open Mic
5pm - 7pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Poetry, fiction and all kinds of readings from writers on the University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programmes and the wider postgraduate community.
Headphone Disco!
5pm - 8pm
Main Building: Cloisters
In the midst of the iconic Cloisters, three DJs will battle for your ears as a range of absolute bangers get you in the mood to party.
Women's Basketball Taster Session
5pm - 7pm
Stevenson Building - Sports Hall
Malt Whisky Society - Taster Session
5:30pm - 8pm
GUU Drawing Room
Come enjoy a taster session with the GU Malt Whisky Society. Whether you're new to the world of whisky or a long time lover, come learn about the history and production of whisky in Scotland while sampling a wee dram from around the whisky regions
Stitch Society - Taster Event!
6pm - 8pm
Room 559a, St Andrews Building
Keen to join the stitch society? Come along and learn how to crochet at our first taster! We will have supplies available and people to teach you, or bring your own and get a feel for the society! Please note: More tasters will run next week!
Cycling Revolve Taster Session
6:15pm - 7:15pm
Stevenson Building - Revolve
Handball Taster Session
7:15pm - 9pm
Stevenson Building - Activity Hall
Trampolining Taster Session
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sparta Trampoline Club
Sat 21st September
Sailing Team Racing
9am - 5pm
Bardowie Loch
Badminton Taster Session
9:30am - 11:30am
Stevenson Building - Sports Hall
Boat Club Taster Session
10am - 3:30pm
Glasgow Green - Boat House
Join us for a fun introduction to rowing. Sign up for a slot, wear something you can exercise in, and head down to the Hillhead subway station. From there a member of our squad will meet you and take you to our Boathouse in Glasgow Green.
Judo Taster Session
10:30am - 12:30pm
Stevenson Building - Exercise Studio 2
Calisthenics Society - Taster Session
11am - noon
TBC
An opportunity for students to try out calisthenics movements such as pull ups, push ups and dips.
Cycling Mountain Bike Taster Session
11am - 3pm
Meet at University Avenue Main Gates - (Mountain Bike)
Student Parents & Kids - Hunterian Visit
11am - 1pm
Hunterian Museum
Bring along the wee worldchangers for a fun packed Hunterian Museum Visit! Tea, coffee and Juice provided!
Caving Taster Session
noon - 6:30pm
Meet at University Library Car Park - Linn Caves
Women's Volleyball Taster Session
noon - 2pm
Stevenson Building - Sports Hall
Angling Society - Glasgow Canal Fishing
1pm - 4pm
Firhill Basin
Fishing on the local canal. No equipment or experience necessary!
Powerlifting Taster Session 1
1pm - 2pm
Stevenson - Exercise Studio 1
Want to join our club and engage with the powerlifting side? This taster session will allow you to discover powerlifting and speak to members of the committee, so you can get a better feeling of the club before becoming a member!
Lacrosse Taster Session
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Hutchesons Grammer School
Powerlifting Taster Session 2
2pm - 3pm
Stevenson - Exercise Studio 1
Want to join our club and engage with the powerlifting side? This taster session will allow you to discover powerlifting and speak to members of the committee, so you can get a better feeling of the club before becoming a member!
Fencing Taster Session
3pm - 5pm
Stevenson Building - Activity Hall
Olympic Weightlifting Taster Session 1
3pm - 4pm
Stevenson - Exercise Studio 1
Want to join our club and engage with the Olympic weightlifting side? This taster session will allow you to discover weightlifting and speak to members of the committee, so you can get a better feeling of the club before becoming a member!
Yoga Taster Session
3pm - 4pm
Stevenson Building - Exercise Studio 3
Olympic Weightlifting Taster Session 2
4pm - 5pm
Stevenson - Exercise Studio 1
Want to join our club and engage with the Olympic weightlifting side? This taster session will allow you to discover weightlifting and speak to members of the committee, so you can get a better feeling of the club before becoming a member!
Sun 22nd September
Cycling Road Bike Taster Session
10am - 2pm
Meet at Botanic Gardens (Road Bike Ride)
Netball Taster Session
10:30am - 12:30pm
Stevenson Building Sports Hall
Men's Football Session
11am - 1:30pm
Garscube Sports Complex - 3g Synthetic Pitch
Caving Taster Session
noon - 6:30pm
Meet at University Library Car Park - Linn Caves
Karate Taster Session
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Stevenson Building - Exercise Studio 2
Muay Thai Taster Session
1pm - 3pm
Stevenson Building - Activity Hall
Gaelic Football Taster Session
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Garscube Sports Complex - 3g Synthetic Pitch
Lacrosse Taster Session
2pm - 4pm
Hutchesons Grammer School
Women's Hockey Taster Session
3pm - 5pm
Hockey Centre, Hockey Pitch
Yoga Taster Session
3pm - 5pm
Stevenson Building - Exercise Studio 2
Cheerleading Taster Session
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Stevenson Building - Sports Hall
Ultimate Taster Session (Outdoor)
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Garscube Sports Complex 3G Pitch
Mon 23rd September
Meet the PGR Society
noon - 2pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club, Wee G
Come and meet the PGR Society to connect with fellow postgraduate researchers
Knitting for Fun
5pm - 6:30pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Whether you are an experienced knitter, or have never knitted in your life, come along to our Knitting for Fun event!
Capoeira Club - Free Taster Session
6pm - 7pm
Blythswood Sq Studio (249 West George St, G2 4QE)
Get a taste of an amazing Brazilian art with the GU Capoeira Club!
Filmmaking Society - Filmmaking Taster
6pm - 8pm
James McCune Smith building - room 639
Interested in filmmaking, or simply curious? Come to our taster session to find out what we do as a society and what you can expect if you join us. Afterwards, you can participate in a workshop where you'll get to try some filmmaking.
EGM and Freshers Social
7pm - 10pm
Curler's Rest
EGM and Fresher's Social
Malt Whisky Society - Gilchrist Whisky Tasting 1
7pm - 8:30pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club, Wee G
Discover the world of whisky at our welcome week tasting event! Sample a curated selection of diverse whiskies, learn the basics of tasting, and explore the rich history and flavours of this beloved spirit.
Taekwondo Taster Session
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Stevenson Building - Exercise Studio 3
Malt Whisky Society - Gilchrist Whisky Tasting 2
9pm - 10:30pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Discover the world of whisky at our welcome week tasting event! Sample a curated selection of diverse whiskies, learn the basics of tasting, and explore the rich history and flavours of this beloved spirit.
Tue 24th September
Clubs Website Training
2pm - 3:15pm
Zoom
Lawyers Without Borders - Pub Quiz and socials
6pm - 10pm
Hillhead Bookclub
Join us for some board games and a pub quiz!
Drag 101
7pm - 11pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
It is time for Drag 101 to rear it's sparkly head once again! Can we hear a faint "yas queen" in the distance?
Gymnastics Taster Session
8pm - 10pm
Kelvin Hall
Wed 25th September
Women's Tennis Team Trials- Day 1
noon - 3pm
Garscube Tennis Courts
Curling Taster Session 2
3pm - 5pm
The Peak, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ
Men's Tennis Team Trials- Day 1
3pm - 6pm
Garscube Tennis Courts
Taekwondo Taster Session
3pm - 5pm
Stevenson Building - Activity Hall
Desi Society - The Desi SubCrawl
5:30pm - 10pm
Multiple locations
Drinking or not, join us for an exciting tour around Glasgow's best pubs and make desi friends and play some games along the way at freshers!
Battle of the Surgical Specialties
6pm - 8:30pm
James McCune Smith Building, Lecture Theatre 639
Curious about a career in surgery, but unsure which specialty suits you best? Join us for an exciting event where surgeons will present their specialties and debate which one truly stands out!
Glasgow Highland Dance Society Taster Session
6:30pm - 7:30pm
St Andrews Building Gym
Join us on the 25th of September and try highland dancing!
Judo Taster Session (Novice)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stevenson Building - Exercise Studio 2
A judo taster session for freshers that are novices in the sport.
The Diversity Quota Comedy Night
7pm - 10pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Cracking comedy from a diverse range of Scottish talent.
Pub Quiz
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Record Factory
Ready to show off your smarts? Join us for a fun night of trivia, laughs, prizes, and pure vibes all round!
Scottish Country Dance Club - Fresher's Taster and Ceilidh
7:30pm - 10:30pm
GUU
A beginner friendly taster for Scottish Country Dancing, with a ceilidh alongside!
Judo Taster Session (Randori)
7:45pm - 9pm
Stevenson Building - Exercise Studio 2
Taster session for freshers with experience in Judo
Thu 26th September
Clubs & Societies Compulsory SRC Induction
11am - noon
Zoom
Orienteering and Fell Running Club - Orienteering Taster Session
5pm - 7pm
Ruchill park-near Murano (Exact location will be emailed)
What is Orienteering? Orienteering involves walking/running while navigating. There are courses for all abilities and is a great way to see a lot of Scotland.
Adam Smith Economics Society - Sub-Crawl
6pm - midnight
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
7pm - 9pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
A life drawing class for the rebels! All skill levels welcome. Or just grab a drink and come for the entertainment, fun and games.
Fri 27th September
Women's Tennis Team Trials- Day 2
3pm - 5:30pm
Garscube Tennis Courts
Men's Tennis Team Trials- Day 2
5:30pm - 8pm
Garscube Tennis Courts
GLASS - in session: a comedy night
7pm - 9pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Join GLASS for its inaugural show of the academic year, as we're joined by some of our best stand-up comedians and showcase some of our finest sketches from the past.
Stand-up and Sketch - GLASS in session
7pm - 9pm
Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
A fun introduction to the sketches and stand-up comics of GLASS, featuring performances from members and highlight material from the previous year.
Sat 28th September
Powerlifting Taster Session 3
1pm - 2pm
Stevenson - Exercise Studio 1
Want to join our club and engage with the powerlifting side? This taster session will allow you to discover powerlifting and speak to members of the committee, so you can get a better feeling of the club before becoming a member!
Powerlifting Taster Session 4
2pm - 3pm
Stevenson - Exercise Studio 1
Want to join our club and engage with the powerlifting side? This taster session will allow you to discover powerlifting and speak to members of the committee, so you can get a better feeling of the club before becoming a member!
Olympic Weightlifting Taster Session 3
3pm - 4pm
Stevenson - Exercise Studio 1
Want to join our club and engage with the Olympic weightlifting side? This taster session will allow you to discover weightlifting and speak to members of the committee, so you can get a better feeling of the club before becoming a member!
Olympic Weightlifting Taster Session 4
4pm - 5pm
Stevenson - Exercise Studio 1
Want to join our club and engage with the Olympic weightlifting side? This taster session will allow you to discover weightlifting and speak to members of the committee, so you can get a better feeling of the club before becoming a member!
Sun 29th September
Women's Development Tennis Trials
3pm - 4:30pm
Garscube Tennis Courts
Men's Development Tennis Trials
4:30pm - 6pm
Garscube Tennis Courts
Tue 1st October
Urbanism Society - Urban Bites 10: Urban Careers
6pm - 8pm
Room 234, St Andrew's Building, Eldon Street, G3 6NH
Join us for an evening of quick fire presentations, Q&As and a range of perspectives from Planning, Regeneration and Real Estate graduates on the progression of their careers in Urban development.
Thu 3rd October
Orienteering and Fell Running Club - Introduction to Orienteering
5pm - 7pm
Kelvingrove Park (Exact location will be emailed)
What is Orienteering? Orienteering involves walking/running while navigating. There are courses for all abilities and is a great way to see a lot of Scotland.
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