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Sun 13th September

3km Welcome Taster and Post-Run Social
10am - 11:30am
Meet at entrance of Kelvingrove Park (opposite GUU), Post-Run Social: Room 201, McIntyre Building
Start your uni journey with a wee 3km route and new friends! Join Run Girls and the SRC for a relaxed run or walk at your own pace, followed by a post-run social on campus.
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!

Mon 14th September

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!
More Than a Degree: SRC Volunteering, Clubs & Societies
2pm - 3pm
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.
Esports Society - GUES Online Customs
7pm - 10pm
Discord
Get involved with GUES and meet other students through our online gaming customs! Whether you're a competitive player or just looking to have some fun, everyone is welcome. Join us, play some games, and meet your fellow freshers!

Tue 15th September

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.
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.
Pokemon League Society - Pokemon Champions Reg M-C Freshers Opening Tournament
6:30pm - 8:30pm
JMS 429
Joint VGC (Champions) and TCG Card tournament to open the year. Everyone is invited whether you are in the society or not to participate or just to watch. We will all be having fun there so all are welcome! TCG Trading will also be open to all :)
Esports Society - GUES Online Customs
7pm - 10pm
Discord
Get involved with GUES and meet other students through our online gaming customs! Whether you're a competitive player or just looking to have some fun, everyone is welcome. Join us, play some games, and meet your fellow freshers!

Wed 16th September

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!
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!
Esports Society - GUES Online Customs
7pm - 10pm
Discord
Get involved with GUES and meet other students through our online gaming customs! Whether you're a competitive player or just looking to have some fun, everyone is welcome. Join us, play some games, and meet your fellow freshers!
Salsa and Latin Dance Society - Salsa and Bachata Taster Session
7pm - 9pm
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!

Thu 17th September

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)
2pm - 3pm
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!
Chess Society - Casual Chess Social
3:30pm - 7:30pm
GUU Beer Bar
Come along and play some chess with us and get to know the committee, our regulars and have some fun. Whether you're a grandmaster or you've never played before, ALL abilities are welcome. We can't wait to see you there!
Esports Society - GUES Online Customs
7pm - 10pm
Discord
Get involved with GUES and meet other students through our online gaming customs! Whether you're a competitive player or just looking to have some fun, everyone is welcome. Join us, play some games, and meet your fellow freshers!
Meditation Society - An Introduction to Meditation
7pm - 8:45pm
JMS 639
Join the UoG Meditation Society for an interactive introduction to meditation. Explore the meditative mindset, learn about mindfulness, and experience guided meditation. No experience needed, just come along and discover what meditation has to offer.

Fri 18th September

Artificial Intelligence Society Welcome Event
5:30pm - 7pm
Google Meet (no account required)
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than most of us can keep up with, and with it come questions about power, safety, and the future of human decision-making. This event aims to create space for an open conversation on these exact topics.
Doctor Who Society - Doctor Who Screening of "Rose" and "The Pilot"
6:30pm - 9pm
Boyd Orr - Room 409
Join the university doctor who society for a screening of 2 series openers: "Rose" from series 1 of new who, and "The Pilot" from series 10 of new who.
Esports Society - GUES Online Customs
7pm - 10pm
Discord
Get involved with GUES and meet other students through our online gaming customs! Whether you're a competitive player or just looking to have some fun, everyone is welcome. Join us, play some games, and meet your fellow freshers!

Sat 19th September

Shooting Society - Clay Pigeon Shooting Taster Session
11am - 4pm
Meet at SRC Welcome Point
Clay Pigeon Shooting Taster Session. No experience needed. All transport and equipment provided.
Esports Society - GUES Online Customs
7pm - 10pm
Discord
Get involved with GUES and meet other students through our online gaming customs! Whether you're a competitive player or just looking to have some fun, everyone is welcome. Join us, play some games, and meet your fellow freshers!

Sun 20th September

Esports Society - GUES Online Customs
7pm - 10pm
Discord
Get involved with GUES and meet other students through our online gaming customs! Whether you're a competitive player or just looking to have some fun, everyone is welcome. Join us, play some games, and meet your fellow freshers!

Tue 22nd September

Wilderness and Extreme Medicine Society - Taster Session
6:30pm - 8pm
JMS 743
Get stuck into an evening of controlled chaos exploring pre-hospital emergency medicine. Try CPR, trauma care, patient communication, and wrestle your friends onto spinal boards. Everyone's welcome—no medical experience needed.
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