Event List

Tue 18th August

West Coast Swing Dance Society – Line Dancing at Maggies: 6pm - 7pm; Maggies Rock 'n' Rodeo – 60 Trongate, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 5EP; Trip to Maggies for their Beginner Line Dancing!

Fri 21st August

SRC Society 101: 11am - 12:15pm; Teams

Mon 24th August

Wellbeing Skills for Student Leaders: 10am - noon; Online

Tue 25th August

SRC Society 101: 3pm - 4:15pm; Teams

West Coast Swing Dance Society – Workshop with Jeff & Lecie: 7pm - 9:30pm; St Andrews Building Gymnasium – 11 Eldon St, Glasgow G3 6NH; Join us at 7pm for a special West Coast Swing workshop with visiting All-Star dancers Jeff Mumford & Lecie Langille.

Thu 27th August

My Club Portal Training: 10am - 11:15am; Teams

Postgrad Ceilidh: Haste Ye Back! | Summer De-stress: 6:30pm - 9pm; Kelvin Gallery, Main Building; Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate you – our incredible postgraduate students. Whether you're finishing your studies or just need to recharge, this is your night to celebrate at a true Scottish-style ceilidh!

Sat 29th August

Kerala Society - Onam 2026: 1pm - 3pm; Malabar Coast 33 Main Street Holytown Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 4TH; Onam 2026 comes to Scotland! Join the Kerala Society, University of Glasgow, for a traditional Onam Sadya, games and festive cheer at Malabar Coast, Holytown. Dress code: Kerala traditional. 29 August, 1 PM. £20 per person; all welcome!

Thu 10th September

Welcome Week Intro to Snooker/Pool Taster Session: 1pm - 3:30pm; Billiards Bar, GUU; Keen to try out some cue sports and learn how to play the game? We're running a taster session up at the Billiards Bar! All skill levels welcome, and beginners definitely encouraged! Good vibes only. :)

Fri 11th September

Campus Tour 1: 3pm - 4pm; Meet outside the James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub; Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.

Sat 12th September

Campus Tour 2: 10am - 11am; Meet outside the James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub; Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.

Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 1: 10am - 7pm; Memorial Gate; Jazz up your room or office with some friendly houseplants! Discover thousands of plants, with over 250 different types in all shapes & sizes, along with a large choice of colourful ceramic pots & other accessories too.

West End Tour 1: 1pm - 2pm; Meet outside the James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub; Explore the West End from a student’s perspective and get to know the area around campus.

Welcome to Scotland Social: 3pm - 5pm; Kelvin Gallery; Outlander, Irn-Bru, and Highland cows – this is your chance to experience some Scottish favourites in one friendly afternoon.

Sun 13th September

GUSA Sports Fayre - Day 1: 10am - 4pm; Main Building: Hunter Halls, North Front; This is a 2-day session spanning Sunday 13th to Monday 14th 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!

Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 2: 10am - 7pm; Memorial Gate; Jazz up your room or office with some friendly houseplants! Discover thousands of plants, with over 250 different types in all shapes & sizes, along with a large choice of colourful ceramic pots & other accessories too.

Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (Online): 11am - noon; Online; A friendly online session to help you get to know Glasgow before you arrive, with tips on travel, shopping, and things to do.

Mature Student Meet-Up: Caffeine & Common Ground: noon - 3pm; Room 201, McIntyre Building; Grab a cuppa' and find common interests with fellow mature students! Join us for a fun filled afternoon for students aged 21+!

West End Tour 2: 1pm - 2pm; Meet outside the James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub; Explore the West End from a student’s perspective and get to know the area around campus.

Campus Tour 3: 2pm - 3pm; Meet outside the James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub; Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.

International Quiz: Test Your Knowledge & Make New Friends: 4pm - 6pm; Kelvin Gallery, Main Building; Test your worldly knowledge and come along to our international quiz! Open to all students – especially if you're new to the UK! With many Scottish-themed prizes to be won.

Mon 14th September

Campus Tour 4: 10am - 11am; Meet outside the James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub; Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.

GUSA Sports Fayre - Day 2: 10am - 4pm; Main Building: Hunter Halls, North Front; This is a 2-day session spanning Sunday 13th to Monday 14th 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!

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale - Day 1: 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 3: 10am - 7pm; Memorial Gate; Jazz up your room or office with some friendly houseplants! Discover thousands of plants, with over 250 different types in all shapes & sizes, along with a large choice of colourful ceramic pots & other accessories too.

Welcome Address (In-person): noon - 1:30pm; Bute Hall, Main Building; Join us in the stunning Bute Hall for the official start of UofG Welcome Week 2026 and hear from the University and its four student bodies.

Welcome Address (Online Stream): noon - 1:30pm; Online; Join us online for the official start of UofG Welcome Week 2026 and hear from the University and its four student bodies.

Welcome Ceilidh: 6pm - 9pm; Bute Hall, Main Building; Kick off Welcome Week with a lively Scottish ceilidh – dancing, music, and a night to remember!

Tue 15th September

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale - Day 2: 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 4: 10am - 7pm; Memorial Gate; Jazz up your room or office with some friendly houseplants! Discover thousands of plants, with over 250 different types in all shapes & sizes, along with a large choice of colourful ceramic pots & other accessories too.

The SRC Welcome Fair - Day 1: 10am - 5pm; Main Building: North Front, Professors' Square, Hunter Halls, Cloisters; Join thousands of new and returning students for our flagship 2-day outdoor fair packed with clubs, societies, stalls, performances, and freebies.

Salsa and Latin Dance Society - Salsa and Bachata Taster Session: 6pm - 8pm; St Andrew's Gym; A taster in the basics of cross-body Salsa and Bachata moderna, followed by a short social to try out your new moves!

West Coast Swing Dance Society | FREE TASTER CLASS: 6pm - 8pm; St Andrews Building Gymnasium – 11 Eldon St, Glasgow G3 6NH; Try West Coast Swing dancing at our FREE beginner taster class – no experience, partner or booking required! We'll take you right from the basics of finding the beat, to dancing patterns with different partners.

Wed 16th September

Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 5: 10am - 7pm; Memorial Gate; Jazz up your room or office with some friendly houseplants! Discover thousands of plants, with over 250 different types in all shapes & sizes, along with a large choice of colourful ceramic pots & other accessories too.

The SRC Welcome Fair - Day 2: 10am - 5pm; Main Building: North Front, Professors' Square, Hunter Halls, Cloisters; Join thousands of new and returning students for our flagship 2-day outdoor fair packed with clubs, societies, stalls, performances, and freebies.

Volunteering Festival: 10am - 2pm; Bute Hall, Main Building; Discover how you can make a difference through volunteering. Meet community partners, student-led projects, and find your next opportunity to get involved.

K-Pop Society: Taster Dance Class: 11:30am - 1pm; Kelvin Gallery, Main Building; Jump into the new academic year with our taster dance session! Join us to learn a simple K-Pop choreography, meet new friends or tag along for a fun mini workout session!

Student of Colour Mixer - Teas Around the World: noon - 2pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Meet other students of colour while enjoying free teas from around the globe!

Are You Smarter Than a 10-Year-Old?: 2pm - 4pm; Kelvin Gallery, Main Building; Join forces with students from your college and compete in a series of silly, schoolyard-style challenges for glory and prizes!

International Film Society Welcome Social: 6pm - 10pm; The Gardener, Ashton Lane; Come meet fellow international film fans for a casual social at the Gardener on Ashton Lane, connected to the Grosvenor Picture Theatre! Drinks and food will be available for purchase. Meet in the Plant Room for a great night chatting about film!

GUSA Fight Night: 8pm - 11pm; Glasgow University Union, Debates Chamber and Dining Room; GUSA Fight Night is an exciting event where student athletes step into the ring to showcase their fighting skills in front of roaring crowds. Come join us for unforgettable entertainment on the best night of Freshers’ / Welcome Week!

Thu 17th September

Campus Tour 6: 10am - 11am; Meet outside the James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub; Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.

Jet Lag Society - Freshers Week Hide & Seek: Thursday Morning: 11am - 3pm; Outside the Wolfson Medical School; Join the GU Jet Lag Society in our first game of the year. Our game of Hide & Seek across the West End of Glasgow is a great way to explore the University campus and the surrounding area, while meeting new people. The event is free and open to all!

Pizza & Chat with the SRC Team: 11am - 1:30pm; Room 201, McIntyre Building; Enjoy free pizza and find out how the SRC can support you throughout your time at UofG!

Intro to Student Media: noon - 1pm; Kelvin Gallery, Main Building; Find out how to get involved in UofG’s world-famous student media – from TV and radio to magazines and newspapers!

Aeronautics - Built in Glasgow, Taking Flight Worldwide (UGAeronautics Welcome Talk): 1:30pm - 2:30pm; 5 Professor's Square Room 330; UGAeronautics is the only UK student team to take aircraft across the globe to compete in prestigious engineering competitions. As we expand, we are looking for students of backgrounds to help our engineering and business teams excel!

Campus Tour 7: 2pm - 3pm; Meet outside the James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub; Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.

Chill & Paint: 3:30pm - 5:30pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Unwind, meet new people, and create your own artwork to take home!

PASS: Performing Arts Society Showcase: 4pm - 7pm; Bute Hall, Main Building; A showcase demonstrating the multitude of performing arts societies across the Uni of Glasgow. Co-hosted by STAG (the biggest & oldest theatre society) and SRC, we aim to provide incoming students with the array of performing opportunities on campus.

Harry Potter Freshers Quiz: 6:30pm - 9pm; James McCune Smith Learning Hub Room 743; A fun Harry Potter Quiz to welcome all new and returning members to a new year at Hogwarts. Everyone is welcome.

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