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Forthcoming Events

Tue 9th September

Picnic & Games in the Park: 2pm - 4pm; Kelvingrove Park Fountain; Come join us for a picnic and games in the park!

Thu 11th September

Scottish Dinner with a Scottish Local: 6pm - 8pm; Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church; Come experience a Scottish Dinner and have your questions answered by a Scottish Local!

Fri 12th September

Shortbread Making and Crafts: 1pm - 3:30pm; Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church; Come make your own traditional Scottish shortbread!

Home Students' Day (Local Student Orientation): 2:30pm - 5pm; Hunter Halls (2.30pm), then later QMU (4pm); Following on from your Local Student Orientation events, join the SRC for a fun afternoon of icebreakers, games, and campus tours designed to help you settle in and meet new people.

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.

Loch Lomond Trip: 11am - 4pm; Main Gate; Join us for a trip to Loch Lomond!

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.

Visit A Church: 10am - noon; Main Gate; Visit a church with us and learn more about our faith!

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 JMS; Explore the West End from a student’s perspective and get to know the area around campus.

International Quiz: Test Your Knowledge & Make New Friends: 4pm - 6pm; Kelvin Gallery; 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 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.

Jewellery & Community with FemCollab: 2pm - 4pm; Jim's Bar, QMU; Join a collection of feminist and activist societies (FemCollab) for a bracelet-making session supported by the QMU &SRC!

Craft & Connect: Photo Frame Decorating: 2:30pm - 4pm; WeeG, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Make memories this Welcome Week and something to frame them in!

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 - 6:30pm; Wee G, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Come hang out with fellow disabled students at a relaxed social! Enjoy free pizza, a fun quiz, and plenty of friendly conversation.

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

Jazz Society: Live Music Night: 7pm - 9pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Unwind with an evening of live jazz in the Gilchrist Postgraduate Club, hosted by the Glasgow University Jazz Society.

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.

More Than a Degree: SRC Volunteering, Clubs & Societies: 11am - noon; Room 201, McIntyre Building; Find out how you can make a difference, boost your CV, and get involved in the community with SRC Volunteering and SRC Clubs and Societies.

Queer Culture Talk: 1pm - 2pm; JMS 743; 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.

Mature Students Association - Open House: 5pm - 9pm; 62 Oakfield Avenue; See who we are, what we do , and what we have to offer. Meet other mature students and enjoy some refreshments.

Stand-up and Sketch - GLASS in session: 7pm - 10pm; 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.

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.

K-Pop Soc Taster Dance Class: 11:30am - 1pm; Kelvin Gallery; 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!

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!

Mindfulness Journalling x Collins Debden: 2pm - 4pm; WeeG, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; A relaxing workshop featuring mindfulness journals from Collins Debden – it's the perfect way to de-stress during Welcome Week!

International Café: 4pm - 6pm; Fraser Building Level 3; Make friends and discover Scotland at our international students hangout!

Mature Students Association - Open House: 5pm - 9pm; 62 Oakfield Avenue; See who we are, what we do , and what we have to offer. Meet other mature students and enjoy some refreshments.

The Kilted Quiz! With Shaun, the Kilted Quizmaster: 6pm - 8pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Join UofG alum Shaun Cairns – kilted, bearded, and ready with questions – for a quiz night full of Scottish flavour, dry humour, and the chance to win some suitably quirky 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.

Goose and Gander Pop-Up Shop: 10am - 4pm; Main Campus - Cloisters; Look no further for the perfect comfy, unisex, and sustainably-made clothing!

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.

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

Alexandrian Picnic: noon - 3pm; Kelvingrove Park; Alexandrian welcome picnic!

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

GSDC X SRC Dance Masterclass: 1pm - 3pm; 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.

Student Carers: Self-Care Drop-In: 1pm - 3pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Connect with other student carers to reduce stress, recharge, and practice mindfulness in a calm, supportive environment!

Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (in-person): 1:30pm - 2:30pm; LT 611, Boyd Orr; 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.

NSPCC Student Volunteers - Vision Board Craft: 2pm - 4pm; WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Join us for an afternoon of vision board making! Getting ready for the new academic year with a plan; goals, vibes, visions.

Walking Society - Botanics Walk: 2pm - 5:30pm; Wolfson Medical School Building; Join us for a friendly stroll along the River Kelvin, meet new people, enjoy some fresh air, and discover the West end!

Walking Society - Kelvin River Walk: 2pm - 5:30pm; Wolfson Medical School Building; Join us for a friendly stroll along the River Kelvin, meet new people, enjoy some fresh air, and discover the West end!

Brewing Connections: Introduction to Local Tea Traditions: 3pm - 5pm; Room 201, McIntyre Building; Global tea cultures are rich and diverse but can also brew common comfort and connection between strangers exploring a new home. Join us for a regional tea blend tasting and an introduction to local teatime traditions, guided by the Tea Society.

Kelvingrove Trip/Record Factory: 3pm - 8pm; Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG; Welcome to our first ESH Society event of the 2025/2026 season! Join us at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum while we walk around together (or solo if you prefer!) to explore the beauty of Scottish + Global History! Afterwards, Record Factory!

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

Performing Arts Society Showcase (PASS): 4pm - 7pm; Bute Hall; 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.

Wicked in the Quads: Outdoor Film Night: 8pm - 11pm; Main Building: East Quad; Defy gravity and join us under the stars for an outdoor screening of Wicked (2024) in the East Quadrangle – snacks, songs, and a touch of magic included!

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.

Craft & Connect at the Eco-Hub: 11am - 12:30pm; Eco-Hub, Boyd Orr Building; Looking for a creative way to unwind and meet other students? Join us for a Craft & Connect session at the Eco-Hub, where we celebrate the rich diversity of our campus!

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; WeeG, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Come along to make some new friends and bracelets at the same time!

LGBTQ+ Pizza Mixer: 2pm - 4pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Join us for a lovely LGBTQ+ Pizza mixer!

Hunterian Museum Crawl: 2:30pm - 4pm; Meet outside the JMS; Join us for an afternoon exploring the Hunterian Art Gallery, Hunterian Museum and Hunterian Zoology Museum – some of Glasgow’s most fascinating cultural gems right here on campus.

Creative Writing: Reading Party Open Mic: 5pm - 7pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Share your words (or just come to listen) at a friendly open mic for poets, prose writers, and everything in between.

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.

Dinner at student flats and Scottish Ceilidh Dance: 5:30pm - 9pm; Main Gate; Come join for a free dinner followed by Scottish dancing!

Sat 20th September

GUMMS Freshers Taster Hike: 10am - 4pm; Kilpatrick Hills; Join us for a day of fresh air and exploration of the Kilpatrick Hills! We are a welcoming bunch of largely medics, but everyone is welcome, who love to hill climb. A gentle stroll as a perfect way to warn off that Fresher’s flu

Wee World Changers: Student Parents & Kid at The Hunterian: 11am - 1pm; Hunterian Museum; Bring the wee world changers for a fun-filled visit to the Hunterian Museum – with activities for kids of all ages and refreshments for everyone.

Sun 21st September

Sunday Hillwalk: 10am - 9pm; Meet at Glasgow Queen street to get the train to Arrochar & Tarbet; To kick off another year of incredible challenges, we are running a wee hike to give you the opportunity to meet some of our members and to enjoy the great outdoors.

Pollok Park Picnic: 10:30am - 2pm; Join us for a relaxed social event in the beautiful Pollok Country Park, a chance to see Highland cows, enjoy colourful trees, and visit the Burrell Collection, as well as meet fellow walkers and enjoy the outdoors!

First Lesson Taster Session: noon - 3pm; GUU Dining Hall; We are excited to welcome you to our first lesson on Sunday 21st September in the GUU Dining room from 12-3. Come ready to dance and meet new people, all levels of dancers welcome and non-dancers can happily learn. See you on the Dance Floor!

Mon 22nd September

Capoeira Taster Session: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church; Looking for a way to have fun, make friends, get fit and relieve stress while learning a cool artform? Get a taste of the amazing and unique Brazilian art of Capoeira with the GU Capoeira Club!

Highland Dance Society Taster Session: 6:30pm - 7:30pm; St Andrews Gym; Join us on the 22nd of September to try highland dancing and find out which of our classes is best for you!

Malt Whisky Society - Gilchrist Whisky Tasting (2 Sessions): 7pm - 10:30pm; WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; 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 23rd September

Model United Nations: 6pm - 8pm; St Andrews Building: Room 227; Step into the world of Model United Nations where we debate international politics, solve global crisis and dive into regional politics with the hope of passing resolutions.

Wilderness and Extreme Medicine Society Taster Session: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; James McCune Smith Building - JMS Room 639; Come Meet the Glasgow Wilderness and Extreme Medicine Society. Our Annual taster session is open to everyone old or new. Get hands-on with the kit and equipment we'll teach you to use over the year.

Thu 25th September

'Give It a Go' Volunteering - Scything in Glasgow Green with TCV!: 10am - 2pm; Glasgow Green (meet inside next to the St. Andrew's Suspension Bridge. What Three Words reference: https://w3w.co/played.goods.dawn); Discover the art of traditional scything and learn how to care for wildflower meadows at our hands-on workshop in Glasgow Green. Join us for a day of skill-building, nature connection, and sustainable land management.

Glasgow Snooker and Pool Club - Intro to Snooker: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; GUU Billiards Bar; Learn to play snooker, no experience needed! Feel free to stay on afterwards to take part in our first tournament of the year.

International Film Society - Film Pub Quiz: 6:30pm - 9pm; Grosvenor Picture Theatre, Ashton Lane; Join the International Film Society for a film-themed pub quiz at the Grosvenor Picture Theatre on Ashton Lane! Come in teams of up to 5 or as individuals (we will place you on a team).

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