Join us if you have any interest in all things classical! Whether you’re a Classics student or just love Percy Jackson, this is the society for you!
Who are we?
The Alexandrian Society was founded in 1887 and is one of the oldest societies at the University of Glasgow. We are a friendly and diverse bunch of people who all have an interest in Classics and the Classical world. No matter if you are a die-hard classicist or have just seen Disneys' Hercules, the society is extremely welcoming and all of our members love meeting new people. This is a perfect place to make friends!
Weekly events
We hold evening events every Thursday. These are a mixture of academic and more social events, ranging from PowerPoints nights, Murder Mystery Evenings, and guest lectures to pub quizzes and games nights. Sometimes we'll be at the pub, sometimes in a lecture theatre. We run so many different events, there's absolutely something for everyone.
(NB: Any events involving alcohol will have two sober secretaries)
Plays
We put on many plays throughout the academic year, beginning with a production at then end of semester 1. In the past, we have put on many incredible productions such as OiMoi!! (A Mamma Mia Parody), Into the Myths, Heracles and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Labours; and The Satyricon.
In March 2025, we premiered our Ancient Drama Competition, named The City Dionysia, in which five plays competed for the titles of Best Acting, Writing and Direction. Whether you are interested in acting, writing, backstage or direction, we are a great society in which to pilot new projects, as the competition is open to anyone, member or not!
Recently, we've just put on Beauty and the Beast of Olympus, a parody of the myth of Eros and Psyche, written and directed by Vair Young and Carter Shanto. We will be opening submissions for our semester 1 play in early September, so keep an eye on our instagram for updates, and get writing!
Other events
Every year, we also hold bigger events such as a Ball, Ceilidh, and Christmas dinner. These are ticketed and are not included in the society membership, however members will often receive a discount. These are incredible events which bring the society together - as well as an excuse to dress up! So member or not, consider coming along to these events and celebrate our love for Classics!
This year, we are releasing the second issue of our publication The Alexandrian Oracle, which is a great way for students to submit their own writing and have it collated and published. Whether you are interested in creative interpretations or academic analysis of the Classical world, there is a place for you in our next edition! The deadline for submitting works will be in mid-July, and we aim to launch the Oracle around the end of semester 1. All submissions should be sent to thealexandrianoracle@outlook.com. Please contact the society instagram with any queries!
Membership
Membership prices for the year 2026-27 are £7 for a single semester and £10 for the whole year. There are standard memberships for matriculated Glasgow University students, and associate memberships for graduates or non-Glasgow University students. These will be available to purchase from this website (https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/organisation/alexandriansoc/). Alternatively, the membership can be bought by cash or card at our meetings.
Do not worry if you are unsure about whether you want to commit to a membership. Membership will only be required after the first couple events, allowing you to come along and see if the society is something for you before purchasing a membership.
Communication and News
We are active on our social media, so keep up with our Instagram (@gualexandriansociety) for updates on meetings and goings on in the society. We will post what and where upcoming events are on our socials.
You can also email us at gualexandriansociety@outlook.com with any queries.
Any of our friendly board members will also be happy to answer any in-person questions about the society you might have. Alternatively, message our Instagram about any queries and we will get back to you ASAP!
We hope to see you at our events soon!