Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) Events

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Forthcoming Events

Sun 6th September

UofG Pokemon League GO Fest Mega Finale: 5th September 10am - 6th September 6pm; Peoples Palace; We will be meeting at the Peoples Palace for 10am to join up with the Glasgow Campfire group for both days. Send a commitee member a message for an update on current location.

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.

Sun 13th September

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.

Posters & Art Print Sale – Day 1: 10am - 5pm; Main Building: Professors Square; Looking to make your space feel more you? Pyramid Posters have you covered!

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 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.

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.

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.

Posters & Art Print Sale – Day 2: 10am - 5pm; Main Building: Professors Square; Looking to make your space feel more you? Pyramid Posters have you covered!

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.

Campus Tour 5: 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.

Tue 15th 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.

Posters & Art Print Sale – Day 3: 10am - 5pm; Main Building: Professors Square; Looking to make your space feel more you? Pyramid Posters have you covered!

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.

Posters & Art Print Sale – Day 4: 10am - 5pm; Main Building: Professors Square; Looking to make your space feel more you? Pyramid Posters have you covered!

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.

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!

Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (in-person): 1:30pm - 2:30pm; Wolfson Medical School - Room 253 (Yudowitz); A friendly in-person session with tips on travel, shopping, and things to do in Glasgow.

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.

Fri 18th September

Campus to IKEA: Coach Trip: 10am - 2pm; 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 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.

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!

The 'Take Your Time' Campus Tour: 2pm - 3:30pm; Meet outside the James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub; Want to get your bearings without feeling rushed? Join our relaxed 90-minute campus tour, with extra time built in for breaks and a slower pace.

Hunterian Museum Crawl: 2:30pm - 4pm; Meet outside the James McCune Smith (JMS) Learning Hub; 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.

Wed 23rd September

Malt Whisky Society - Gilchrist Whisky Tasting (2 Sessions): 7pm - 10:30pm; Wee G, Gilchrist PG Club; Discover the world of whisky at our welcome week tasting event with Malt Whisky Society and the SRC! Sample a curated selection of diverse whiskies, learn the basics of tasting and explore the rich history and flavours of this beloved spirit.

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