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De-Stress is an SRC-led campaign designed to help you get through your assignments with events, content and activities.
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De-Stress

De-Stress is an SRC-led campaign designed to help you get through your assignments with events, content and activities.

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Take a Break This Spring with SRC’s De-Stress Programme

The spring exam diet is around the corner, and for many students, exams and deadlines are coming up quickly as well.

That’s why we’re offering a range of free events, activities, and resources designed to help all students take a break, recharge, and manage stress this spring (27th April - 22nd May 2026).

Whether you’re looking for a quiet space to relax, a chance to connect with others, or a fun activity to take your mind off studying, you’ll find something in our diverse programme.

On this page, you’ll find a calendar of de-stress events - sign up for as many or as few as you like!


Support When You Need It

The SRC is here to support you through every exam season. Our Advice Centre offers guidance on exam preparation, academic concerns and has provided a list of exam top tips. If you need free, impartial, and confidential advice, contact advice@src.gla.ac.uk.

For wellbeing support, you can also access the University’s Counselling & Wellbeing Services.


Get Involved

Got a great de-stress tip to share with fellow students? Let us know at communications@src.gla.ac.uk.


Upcoming Events

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-Stress
27th April 9am - 22nd May 5pm
Library Level 3
Exams can be stressful, so we’ve created a space on the curved wall on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support. Stop by to leave a message, read others, and help lift each other through the exam season!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Calligraphy as Meditation | Exam De-Stress
28th April noon - 2pm
Memorial Chapel
Join us for a soothing session of Japanese calligraphy, where art meets mindfulness!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Garscube Goodie Bags & Free Hot Drink Vouchers | Exam DeStress
28th April noon - 2pm
Mary Stewart Building, Garscube
Need a break from revisioning or your end-of-semester practical? Stop in to grab a free goodie bag from our SRC stall!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Pokémon stickers surrounding Smeargle and the event banner Arts and Crafts Evening with Pokémon League Society
28th April 6:15pm - 8:30pm
St Andrew's Building 559B Art Studio
Destress and draw, paint, make stickers with the Pokémon League Society!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events
Build-a-Brew Bar: Tea Drop-In | Exam De-Stress
28th April 6:30pm - 8pm
Fraser Space, 3rd Level Fraser Building
Pop in, slow down, and build your perfect brew 🍃
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
West Coast Swing Beginner Class
28th April 7pm - 10pm
Queen Margaret Union Bistro – 22 University Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8QN
Learn to dance to any song, with any partner! Beginner-friendly, no partner required.
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events
Study Break & Celebrate: SRC 140 Cupcake Stall | Exam De-Stress
29th April 11am - 1pm
Wolfson Stall, outside Wolfson Medical School
Celebrate 140 years of the Students’ Representative Council with cupcakes, good vibes, and a well-earned study break!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Opera Society - The Fairy Queen
29th April 7pm - 9pm
Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow
”Come all, come all! Wake and assemble!” The Opera Society is delighted to welcome you to our 2025-26 production of Purcell’s ‘The Fairy Queen’!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events
Volunteering Day with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) | Exam De-Stress
30th April 9:45am - 2:30pm
Castlemilk Park (TCV to meet volunteers at Main Gate on University Avenue for pick up and drop off)
Take a well-earned break from revision and join us for a refreshing Volunteer Day with The Conservation Volunteers, supporting the Castletoun Project in Castlemilk Park!🌿
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Goodie Bag + Origami Stall | Exam De-Stress
30th April 11am - 1pm
JMS Stall
Come and grab one of our free de-stress goodie bags and practice the meditative art of origami! Whether you've been studying hard or hardly studying, we believe you deserve a little pick-me-up.
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Alt text in description due to character limit Potluck Picnic
30th April 2pm - 5pm
Kelvingrove Park (exact location shared on our whatsapp and instagram on the day)
Join us for a picnic in Kelvingrove park to take a sunny break from exams!
Clubs & Socs Events | Disabled Student Events | Exam De-stress Events
Opera Society - The Fairy Queen
30th April 7pm - 9pm
Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow
”Come all, come all! Wake and assemble!” The Opera Society is delighted to welcome you to our 2025-26 production of Purcell’s ‘The Fairy Queen’!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events
Poster advertising the exhibition opening night on 1st May. 3 photos from the exhibition are displayed at the top of the poster with information about ticketing and the venue below. Photography Society - Exhibition opening night
1st May 7pm - 9pm
Alchemy Experiment
Want to take a breather from exam stress? Looking for an original work of art? Come join us for our end-of-year exhibition, we hope to see you there!!!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events
WAITLIST - Pollok County Park Trip | Exam De-Stress
2nd May 2pm - 6pm
Meet outside Main Gate, Uni Avenue
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and join us for an adventure in Pollok Country Park! Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, with picturesque woodland trails and the chance to meet some of the resident Highland Cows!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Gibson Street Community Clean Up | Exam De-Stress
3rd May 10am - noon
Gibson Street (meeting point bridge opposite Offshore Cafe)
Join the GOW Community for a fun and fulfilling morning as we come together to make our community cleaner, greener, and more beautiful!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Medieval drawing of messer fight Historical Swordsmanship: Messer Lesson + Sparring
3rd May 6pm - 9pm
HIVE, enter through GUU
Learn to fight with the medieval peasant's weapon!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events
Craft Your Calm: Bracelet Kit Stall | Exam De-Stress
5th May 11am - 1pm
JMS Stall
Take a well-earned break from revision and exams by stopping by to pick up a bracelet kit you can make on the go, perfect for a moment of calm and creativity
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Paws Against Stress | Exam De-Stress
5th May 11am - 1pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
We’re excited to welcome therapy dogs to campus to help you unwind and take a well-deserved break from studying!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
West Coast Swing Beginner Class
5th May 7pm - 10pm
Queen Margaret Union Bistro – 22 University Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8QN
Learn to dance to any song, with any partner! Beginner-friendly, no partner required.
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events
Chips, Dips &Yerba Maté with Latin American Society & SRC | Exam De-Stress
6th May 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fraser Space & Clubs Corner, 3rd Level Fraser Building
Join us for an international study break for chips, dips, and yerba maté with the Latin American Society in the Fraser Building!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Goodie Bag + Origami Stall Exam De-Stress
7th May 11am - 1pm
JMS Stall
Come and grab one of our free de-stress goodie bags and practice the meditative art of origami! Whether you've been studying hard or hardly studying, we believe you deserve a little pick-me-up.
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Alpacas On Campus | Exam De-Stress
7th May noon - 2pm
Grassy Hill at Memorial Gate, Main Building
Join us in welcoming some very special visitors to campus - Alpacas! Don't miss out on the chance to take a break from your studies and meet these fascinating and friendly animals.
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Mug Cozy Crochet & Free Hot Drink with Coffee Society &SRC | Exam De-Stress
7th May 3pm - 5pm
WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Take a break, grab a (free) coffee, and get cozy with the Coffee Society and Students’ Representative Society ☕☕
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
St Andrews Trip | Exam De-Stress
9th May 9am - 7:30pm
Meet outside the Wolfson Medical School on University Avenue
Embark on an unforgettable journey to the historic town of St Andrews, renowned for its breath-taking coastal scenery, world-famous university, and charming medieval streets.
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Event advert on a bus shelter with Sprigatito Edinburgh Card Show Trip with Pokémon League Society
9th May noon - 4:30pm
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
A day out to trade and browse Pokémon cards in Edinburgh!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events
Pressed Flower Craft for Postgraduates | Exam De-Stress
11th May 2pm - 4pm
WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Cafe
Take a well-earned break from exams and dissertations at our postgraduate de-stress pressed-flower session!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Dancemania x SRC: Stretch & Chill | Exam De-Stress
11th May 5pm - 6pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Shake off the revision stress and ease into the spring exam season with SRC x Dancemania’s Spring Stretch & Chill!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Game On with Board Game Soc & SRC | Exam De-Stress
11th May 6pm - 8pm
Clubs Corner, Fraser Building
The Board Game Society and Students’ Representative Council are joining forces to host the ultimate exam season board game night
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Craft Your Calm: Bracelet Kit Stall | Exam De-Stress
12th May 11am - 1pm
JMS Stall
Take a well-earned break from revision and exams by stopping by to pick up a bracelet kit you can make on the go, perfect for a moment of calm and creativity!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Calligraphy as Meditation | Exam De-Stress
12th May noon - 2pm
Memorial Chapel
Join us for a soothing session of Japanese calligraphy, where art meets mindfulness!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Breakfast Club Study Break with Disabled Students Society & SRC | Exam De-Stress
12th May 6pm - 8pm
Clubs Corner, Fraser Building
Spend an evening in de-stress “detention” with the Disabled Students Society and Students’ Representative Council for a craft, a film, and free pastries!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
West Coast Swing Beginner Class
12th May 7pm - 10pm
Debates Chamber, Glasgow University Union (GUU) – 32 University Ave, G12 8LX
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events
Seed the Day Stall Cotton Ball Plant Starter Kit Exam De-Stress
13th May 11am - 1pm
Fraser Stall (Outside Fraser Building)
Stop by our seed stall to create and take home your own biodegradable kit to start your de-stress garden!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Refuweegee + Free Hot Drink Voucher Stall | Exam De-Stress
14th May noon - 2pm
JMS Stall
Stop by the JMS and help support local charity, Refuweegee, by leaving a welcoming message for refugees arriving in Glasgow. Complete a postcard and receive a free hot drink voucher to use around campus!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Create a “Cookies in a Jar” Kit with Baking Society & SRC | Exam De-Stress
14th May 2pm - 4pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Treat yourself to something sweet at our cosy exam de-stress session with Baking Society x SRC!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Jackbox Games Night with Cosplay Society & SRC | Exam De Stress
14th May 6pm - 8pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
If you're looking to relieve some stress from the exam season, take a well deserved break and join the Cosplay Society and SRC for an evening of various Jackbox Party Pack games!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Morning Miles with Run Girls & SRC | Exam De-Stress
15th May 8:30am - 10am
Meet at entrance of Kelvingrove Park (opposite GUU)
Join Run Girls and the Students’ Representative Council for a relaxed 5km morning run designed to shake off stress and set a positive tone for a day of revision.
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Movie Night Craft: Make Your Own Tiara | Exam De-Stress
15th May 1pm - 3pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Get into the royal Genovian spirit for The Princess Diaries film night with our Make Your Own Tiara craft!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Ceilidh Poster Scottish Country Dance Club: Exam de-stress Ceilidh
16th May 7:30pm - 10:30pm
GUU Dining Room
Come along to our Ceilidh, featuring live music!!! No experience needed!
Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events
Film Night in the Quads The Princess Diaries Exam De-Stress
16th May 9:30pm - midnight
East Quadrangle, Main Building
Film Night in the Quads The Princess Diaries Exam De-Stress
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Paws Against Stress for Disabled Students | Exam De-Stress
18th May 11am - 1pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
We're excited to host a therapy dogs' session specifically for disabled students on campus to help you relax and take a break from your studies!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Goodie Bag + Origami Stall | Exam De-Stress
19th May 11am - 1pm
Fraser Stall (Outside Fraser Building)
Come and grab one of our free de-stress goodie bags and practice the meditative art of origami! Whether you've been studying hard or hardly studying, we believe you deserve a little pick-me-up.
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Revision Intermission: World Teas & Snacks | Exam De-Stress
19th May 6pm - 8pm
Fraser Space, Level 3 of Fraser Building
Drop by for a quick, no-commitment breather with the Students’ Representative Council in the Fraser Building to brew a tea, pick a snack, and take a break from your studies!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page
Craft Your Calm: Bracelet Kit Stall | Exam De-Stress
21st May 11am - 1pm
Fraser Stall (Outside Fraser Building)
Take a well-earned break from revision and exams by stopping by to pick up a bracelet kit you can make on the go, perfect for a moment of calm and creativity!
Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page


Planning an Event?

If your society is hosting an exam de-stress event, submit a de-stress event form to be featured in our programme!

The link to the survey can be found here!


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