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Forthcoming Events

Tue 19th August

SRC Society 101
3pm - 4:15pm
Zoom

Fri 22nd August

My Club Portal Training
10am - 11:15am
Zoom

Mon 25th August

My Club Portal Training
25th August 2pm - 28th August 3:15pm
Zoom

Thu 28th August

SRC Society 101
11am - 12:15pm
Zoom

Fri 29th August

Postgrad Ceilidh: Haste Ye Back!
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!

Fri 12th September

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

Sat 13th September

Campus Tour 2
10am - 11am
Meet outside the JMS
Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.
West End Tour 1
1pm - 2pm
Meet outside the JMS
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 14th September

Campus Tour 3
10am - 11am
Meet outside the JMS
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 1
10am - 4pm
Main Building: Hunter Halls, North Front
This is a 2-day session spanning Sunday 14th to Monday 15th 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 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.
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.
West End Tour 2
1pm - 2pm
Meet outside the JMS
Explore the West End from a student’s perspective and get to know the area around campus.

Mon 15th September

GUSA Sports Fayre - Day 2
10am - 4pm
Main Building: Hunter Halls, North Front
This is a 2-day session spanning Sunday 14th to Monday 15th 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
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 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.
Welcome Address (In-person)
noon - 1:30pm
Bute Hall
Join us in the stunning Bute Hall for the official start of UofG Welcome Week 2025 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 2025 and hear from the University and its four student bodies
Campus Tour 4
2pm - 3pm
Meet outside the JMS
Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.
Campus Tour 5
2pm - 3pm
Meet outside the JMS
Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.
Accessible Campus Tour
3:30pm - 5pm
Meet at Memorial Gate
Find the easiest and most accessible routes around campus in this guided tour, designed to help you get where you need to go with confidence.
Disabled Students’ Welcome & Pizza Social
5pm - 6pm
Wee G, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Join other disabled students for a relaxed social with free pizza and friendly conversation.
Welcome Ceilidh
6pm - 9pm
Bute Hall
Kick off Welcome Week with a lively Scottish ceilidh – dancing, music, and a night to remember!

Tue 16th September

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale - Day 2
10am - 5pm
Kelvin Gallery
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.
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.
Queer Culture Talk
1pm - 3pm
Location to be confirmed
Discover Glasgow’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene with our guide to queer culture in the city.
Fast Friends: Welcome Week Speed Mixer
2pm - 3pm
Room 201, McIntyre Building
Meet lots of new people in a fun, fast-paced session designed to help you make friends from across the university.
Pizza Social for Care Experienced & Estranged Students
2pm - 4pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of free pizza, chat, and connection with other care experienced and estranged students.

Wed 17th September

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 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
Discover how you can make a difference through volunteering. Meet community partners, student-led projects, and find your next opportunity to get involved.
Quiet Hour! - The SRC Welcome Fair - Day 2
11am - noon
Main Building: North Front, Professors' Square, Hunter Halls, Cloisters
Enjoy a quieter, low-sensory hour at our flagship Welcome Fair before the main music and performances begin.
Home Student Pizza Mixer / Scavenger Hunt
noon - 4pm
Meet outside JMS then pizza in Room 201, McIntyre Building
Meet fellow home students, take part in a fun scavenger hunt around campus, and enjoy some free Domino’s pizza!
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
Join forces with students from your college and compete in a series of silly, schoolyard-style challenges for glory and prizes!
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 18th September

Campus Tour 6
10am - 11am
Meet outside the JMS
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 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.
Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (in-person)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location to be confirmed
A friendly in-person session with tips on travel, shopping, and things to do in Glasgow.
Campus Tour 7
2pm - 3pm
Meet outside the JMS
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!

Fri 19th September

Campus to IKEA: Coach Trip
10am - 1pm
Meet on Uni Avenue, Wolfson Medical Building
Hop on the SRC bus to Braehead IKEA and grab your flat essentials (and maybe some meatballs).
Campus Tour 8
10am - 11am
Meet outside the JMS
Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.
Kelvingrove Museum Scavenger Challenge
1:30pm - 3pm
Meet Outside Kelvingrove Museum
Join us for a scavenger hunt through one of Glasgow’s most iconic museums and make new friends along the way!
Campus Tour 9
2pm - 3pm
Meet outside the JMS
Want to get your bearings before classes start? Join our friendly hour-long campus tour, led by current University of Glasgow students.
Friendship Bracelet Making
2pm - 4pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Come along to make some new friends and bracelets at the same time!
Headphone Disco with Bongo's Bingo!
5pm - 8pm
Main Building: Cloisters
Dance the night away in the iconic Cloisters as three DJs battle for your attention – now with the wild, unpredictable energy of Bongo’s Bingo bringing props, games, and surprises.

Sat 20th September

Pop Girl Freshers '25
7pm - 11:59pm
GUU Reading Room
JOIN US FOR OUR POP GIRL FRESHERS EVENT!
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