Overview

The Welcome Fair is one of the biggest and most exciting events of UofG Welcome Week – and it’s the perfect way to kickstart your student experience! 

Across two days, the grounds of the iconic Main Building will be transformed into a bustling hub of activity. Starting at the Main Gate, you’ll explore the North Front and Memorial Gate, stroll through Professor’s Square, and make your way into the Cloisters and Hunter Halls. Along the way you’ll meet SRC-affiliated clubs and societies, local and national organisations, and student-friendly businesses. 

Day 1 and Day 2 each feature a different line-up of stalls, so it’s worth attending both to discover everything on offer. Whether you’re looking to join a society, get involved in the student community, or just soak up the atmosphere, you’ll find something new each day. 

Special feature – Day 2 Quiet Hour (11am-12pm) 
On the second day, we’ll open with a dedicated Quiet Hour, designed for those who prefer a calmer, more chilled environment to explore the Fair. 

Expect to sign up for new opportunities, watch live performances, try delicious refreshments, and leave with a bag full of freebies. 

Tickets 

  • No tickets are required for this event. 

Accessibility 

  • This event takes place over multiple venues in and around the Gilbert Scott Building. Outdoors, the ground may be uneven. Indoors, the spaces used are the Hunter Halls and Cloisters, both of which can be accessed via lift. 

  • Please let us know if you have any specific access requirements so we can make necessary arrangements – contact events@src.gla.ac.uk ahead of the event with access requirements. 

  • Day 2 features a Quiet Hour from 11am to 12pm for those who would like a more relaxed experience. 

Important Information 

  • A full map of the Fair including the stalls and performances you can visit will be released before the event.