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Campus Tour 1
12th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Campus Tour 2
13th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
West End Tour 1
13th September 1pm - 2pm
Meet outside the JMS
Explore the West End from a student’s perspective and get to know the area around campus.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Welcome to Scotland Social
13th September 3pm - 5pm
Kelvin Gallery
Outlander, Irn-Bru, and Highland cows – this is your chance to experience some Scottish favourites in one friendly afternoon.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Campus Tour 3
14th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
GUSA Sports Fayre - Day 1
14th September 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!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page | WW Featured
Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 1
14th September 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 Week | Main Events Page
Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (Online)
14th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
West End Tour 2
14th September 1pm - 2pm
Meet outside the JMS
Explore the West End from a student’s perspective and get to know the area around campus.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
GUSA Sports Fayre - Day 2
15th September 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!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale - Day 1
15th September 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!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 2
15th September 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 Week | Main Events Page
Welcome Address (In-person)
15th September 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 Week | Main Events Page
Welcome Address (Online Stream)
15th September 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
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Campus Tour 4
15th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Campus Tour 5
15th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Accessible Campus Tour
15th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Disabled Students’ Welcome & Pizza Social
15th September 5pm - 6pm
Wee G, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Join other disabled students for a relaxed social with free pizza and friendly conversation.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Welcome Ceilidh
15th September 6pm - 9pm
Bute Hall
Kick off Welcome Week with a lively Scottish ceilidh – dancing, music, and a night to remember!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page | WW Featured
Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale - Day 2
16th September 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!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 3
16th September 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 Week | Main Events Page
The SRC Welcome Fair - Day 1
16th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page | WW Featured
Queer Culture Talk
16th September 1pm - 3pm
Location to be confirmed
Discover Glasgow’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene with our guide to queer culture in the city.
Welcome Week | LGBTQ+ Events | Main Events Page
Fast Friends: Welcome Week Speed Mixer
16th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Pizza Social for Care Experienced & Estranged Students
16th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 4
17th September 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 Week | Main Events Page
The SRC Welcome Fair - Day 2
17th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Volunteering Festival
17th September 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.
Welcome Week | Volunteering Events | Main Events Page | WW Featured
Quiet Hour! - The SRC Welcome Fair - Day 2
17th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Home Student Pizza Mixer / Scavenger Hunt
17th September 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!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Student of Colour Mixer - Teas Around the World
17th September noon - 2pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Meet other students of colour while enjoying free teas from around the globe!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Are You Smarter Than a 10-Year-Old?
17th September 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!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
GUSA Fight Night
17th September 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!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Campus Tour 6
18th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 5
18th September 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 Week | Main Events Page
Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (in-person)
18th September 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location to be confirmed
A friendly in-person session with tips on travel, shopping, and things to do in Glasgow.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Campus Tour 7
18th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Chill & Paint
18th September 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Unwind, meet new people, and create your own artwork to take home!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Campus to IKEA: Coach Trip
19th September 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).
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Campus Tour 8
19th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Kelvingrove Museum Scavenger Challenge
19th September 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!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Campus Tour 9
19th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Friendship Bracelet Making
19th September 2pm - 4pm
Williams Room, McIntyre Building
Come along to make some new friends and bracelets at the same time!
Welcome Week | Main Events Page
Headphone Disco with Bongo's Bingo!
19th September 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.
Welcome Week | Main Events Page | WW Featured