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Thu 30th April

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Volunteering Day with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) | Exam De-Stress: 9:45am - 2:30pm; Castlemilk Park (TCV to meet volunteers at Main Gate on University Avenue for pick up and drop off); Take a well-earned break from revision and join us for a refreshing Volunteer Day with The Conservation Volunteers, supporting the Castletoun Project in Castlemilk Park!🌿

Goodie Bag + Origami Stall | Exam De-Stress: 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall; Come and grab one of our free de-stress goodie bags and practice the meditative art of origami! Whether you've been studying hard or hardly studying, we believe you deserve a little pick-me-up.

Potluck Picnic: 2pm - 5pm; Kelvingrove Park (exact location shared on our whatsapp and instagram on the day); Join us for a picnic in Kelvingrove park to take a sunny break from exams!

Opera Society - The Fairy Queen: 7pm - 9pm; Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow; ”Come all, come all! Wake and assemble!” The Opera Society is delighted to welcome you to our 2025-26 production of Purcell’s ‘The Fairy Queen’!

Fri 1st May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Photography Society - Exhibition opening night: 7pm - 9pm; Alchemy Experiment; Want to take a breather from exam stress? Looking for an original work of art? Come join us for our end-of-year exhibition, we hope to see you there!!!

Sat 2nd May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

WAITLIST - Pollok County Park Trip | Exam De-Stress: 2pm - 6pm; Meet outside Main Gate, Uni Avenue; Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and join us for an adventure in Pollok Country Park! Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, with picturesque woodland trails and the chance to meet some of the resident Highland Cows!

Sun 3rd May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Gibson Street Community Clean Up | Exam De-Stress: 10am - noon; Gibson Street (meeting point bridge opposite Offshore Cafe); Join the GOW Community for a fun and fulfilling morning as we come together to make our community cleaner, greener, and more beautiful!

Historical Swordsmanship: Messer Lesson + Sparring: 6pm - 9pm; HIVE, enter through GUU; Learn to fight with the medieval peasant's weapon!

Mon 4th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Tue 5th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Craft Your Calm: Bracelet Kit Stall | Exam De-Stress: 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall; Take a well-earned break from revision and exams by stopping by to pick up a bracelet kit you can make on the go, perfect for a moment of calm and creativity

Paws Against Stress | Exam De-Stress: 11am - 1pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; We’re excited to welcome therapy dogs to campus to help you unwind and take a well-deserved break from studying!

West Coast Swing Dance Society - West Coast Swing Beginner Class: 7pm - 10pm; Queen Margaret Union Bistro – 22 University Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8QN; Learn to dance to any song, with any partner! Beginner-friendly, no partner required.

Wed 6th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Chips, Dips &Yerba Maté with Latin American Society & SRC | Exam De-Stress: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Fraser Space & Clubs Corner, 3rd Level Fraser Building; Join us for an international study break for chips, dips, and yerba maté with the Latin American Society in the Fraser Building!

Thu 7th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Goodie Bag + Origami Stall Exam De-Stress: 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall; Come and grab one of our free de-stress goodie bags and practice the meditative art of origami! Whether you've been studying hard or hardly studying, we believe you deserve a little pick-me-up.

Alpacas On Campus | Exam De-Stress: noon - 2pm; Grassy Hill at Memorial Gate, Main Building; Join us in welcoming some very special visitors to campus - Alpacas! Don't miss out on the chance to take a break from your studies and meet these fascinating and friendly animals.

Mug Cozy Crochet & Free Hot Drink with Coffee Society &SRC | Exam De-Stress: 3pm - 5pm; WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Take a break, grab a (free) coffee, and get cozy with the Coffee Society and Students’ Representative Society ☕☕

Fri 8th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Sat 9th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

St Andrews Trip | Exam De-Stress: 9am - 7:30pm; Meet outside the Wolfson Medical School on University Avenue; Embark on an unforgettable journey to the historic town of St Andrews, renowned for its breath-taking coastal scenery, world-famous university, and charming medieval streets.

Edinburgh Card Show Trip with Pokémon League Society: noon - 4:30pm; Edinburgh International Conference Centre; A day out to trade and browse Pokémon cards in Edinburgh!

Sun 10th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Mon 11th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Pressed Flower Craft for Postgraduates | Exam De-Stress: 2pm - 4pm; WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Cafe; Take a well-earned break from exams and dissertations at our postgraduate de-stress pressed-flower session!

Dancemania x SRC: Stretch & Chill | Exam De-Stress: 5pm - 6pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Shake off the revision stress and ease into the spring exam season with SRC x Dancemania’s Spring Stretch & Chill!

Game On with Board Game Soc & SRC | Exam De-Stress: 6pm - 8pm; Clubs Corner, Fraser Building; The Board Game Society and Students’ Representative Council are joining forces to host the ultimate exam season board game night

Tue 12th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Craft Your Calm: Bracelet Kit Stall | Exam De-Stress: 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall; Take a well-earned break from revision and exams by stopping by to pick up a bracelet kit you can make on the go, perfect for a moment of calm and creativity!

Calligraphy as Meditation | Exam De-Stress: noon - 2pm; Memorial Chapel; Join us for a soothing session of Japanese calligraphy, where art meets mindfulness!

Breakfast Club Study Break with Disabled Students Society & SRC | Exam De-Stress: 6pm - 8pm; Clubs Corner, Fraser Building; Spend an evening in de-stress “detention” with the Disabled Students Society and Students’ Representative Council for a craft, a film, and free pastries!

West Coast Swing Dance Society – Beginner Class: 7pm - 10pm; Debates Chamber, Glasgow University Union (GUU) – 32 University Ave, G12 8LX

Wed 13th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Seed the Day Stall Cotton Ball Plant Starter Kit Exam De-Stress: 11am - 1pm; Fraser Stall (Outside Fraser Building); Stop by our seed stall to create and take home your own biodegradable kit to start your de-stress garden!

Thu 14th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Refuweegee + Free Hot Drink Voucher Stall | Exam De-Stress: noon - 2pm; JMS Stall; Stop by the JMS and help support local charity, Refuweegee, by leaving a welcoming message for refugees arriving in Glasgow. Complete a postcard and receive a free hot drink voucher to use around campus!

Create a “Cookies in a Jar” Kit with Baking Society & SRC | Exam De-Stress: 2pm - 4pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Treat yourself to something sweet at our cosy exam de-stress session with Baking Society x SRC!

Jackbox Games Night with Cosplay Society & SRC | Exam De Stress: 6pm - 8pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; If you're looking to relieve some stress from the exam season, take a well deserved break and join the Cosplay Society and SRC for an evening of various Jackbox Party Pack games!

Fri 15th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Morning Miles with Run Girls & SRC | Exam De-Stress: 8:30am - 10am; Meet at entrance of Kelvingrove Park (opposite GUU); Join Run Girls and the Students’ Representative Council for a relaxed 5km morning run designed to shake off stress and set a positive tone for a day of revision.

Movie Night Craft: Make Your Own Tiara | Exam De-Stress: 1pm - 3pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Get into the royal Genovian spirit for The Princess Diaries film night with our Make Your Own Tiara craft!

Sat 16th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Scottish Country Dance Club: Exam de-stress Ceilidh: 7:30pm - 10:30pm; GUU Dining Room; Come along to our Ceilidh, featuring live music!!! No experience needed!

Film Night in the Quads The Princess Diaries Exam De-Stress: 9:30pm - midnight; East Quadrangle, Main Building; Film Night in the Quads The Princess Diaries Exam De-Stress

Sun 17th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Mon 18th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Paws Against Stress for Disabled Students | Exam De-Stress: 11am - 1pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; We're excited to host a therapy dogs' session specifically for disabled students on campus to help you relax and take a break from your studies!

Tue 19th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Goodie Bag + Origami Stall | Exam De-Stress: 11am - 1pm; Fraser Stall (Outside Fraser Building); Come and grab one of our free de-stress goodie bags and practice the meditative art of origami! Whether you've been studying hard or hardly studying, we believe you deserve a little pick-me-up.

Revision Intermission: World Teas & Snacks | Exam De-Stress: 6pm - 8pm; Fraser Space, Level 3 of Fraser Building; Drop by for a quick, no-commitment breather with the Students’ Representative Council in the Fraser Building to brew a tea, pick a snack, and take a break from your studies!

Wed 20th May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Thu 21st May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

Craft Your Calm: Bracelet Kit Stall | Exam De-Stress: 11am - 1pm; Fraser Stall (Outside Fraser Building); Take a well-earned break from revision and exams by stopping by to pick up a bracelet kit you can make on the go, perfect for a moment of calm and creativity!

Fri 22nd May

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress: 27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm; Library Level 3; Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!

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