Events

International Welcome Week IKEA Trip: 8th September 1pm - 3pm; University of Glasgow Main Gate; Meeting at the University of Glasgow Main Gate, come along and join us on an IKEA Trip where you can pick up all your new flat essentials, and make some new friends along the way!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

International Welcome Week Campus Walking Tour: 9th September 1pm - 2pm; University of Glasgow Main Gate; Meeting at the University of Glasgow Main Gate at 1pm, come along for a short friendly walking tour of campus. You'll get the chance to learn from local students where the best shortcuts are across campus, get some good cafe recommendations and more!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

International Welcome Week Scottish Dinner: 9th September 6pm - 8pm; Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church; Come and join us for a free Scottish Dinner at Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church, and enjoy the chance to get to know some locals and ask any questions you have about the city!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

International Welcome Week Campus Walking Tour: 10th September 1pm - 2pm; University of Glasgow Main Gate; Meeting at the University of Glasgow Main Gate at 1pm, come along for a short friendly walking tour of campus. You'll get the chance to learn from local students where the best shortcuts are across campus, get some good cafe recommendations and more!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

International Welcome Week Scottish Acoustic Night: 10th September 7pm - 9pm; Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church; Life can feel so busy when settling into a new city, so why not come along and join us for a relaxed evening of good music, good conversation, and some sweet treats as well! Find us at Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church from 7pm!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

International Welcome Week Campus Walking Tour: 11th September 1pm - 2pm; University of Glasgow Main Gate; Meeting at the University of Glasgow Main Gate at 1pm, come along for a short friendly walking tour of campus. You'll get the chance to learn from local students where the best shortcuts are across campus, get some good cafe recommendations and more!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

International Welcome Week Kelvingrove Museum Visit: 11th September 1pm - 3pm; Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum; If you are a big history fan, a lover of art, or just a love a good cuppa, then why not join us for a visit to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. We'll be meeting outside the front of the Museum at 1pm!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Home Students' Day (Local Student Orientation): 11th September 2:30pm - 5pm; Hunter Halls; Following on from your Local Student Orientation events, join the SRC for a fun afternoon of icebreakers, games and campus tours designed to help you settle in and meet new people.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Home Students Events | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Find My Community (Find Your Welcome)

Campus Tour 1: 11th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Campus Tour 2: 12th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 1: 12th 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 | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

International Welcome Week Loch Lomond and BBQ Trip: 12th September 1pm - 3pm; Loch Lomond; We will be meeting at the University of Glasgow Main Gate at 1pm, and will get the train to Balloch Train Station before going on a short walk to the banks of Loch Lomond where there will be food and a chance to meet other students!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

West End Tour 1: 12th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Welcome to Scotland Social: 12th 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 | Homepage | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome)

3km Welcome Taster and Post-Run Social: 13th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

GUSA Sports Fayre - Day 1: 13th September 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!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 2: 13th 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 | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Posters & Art Print Sale – Day 1: 13th September 10am - 5pm; Main Building: Professors Square; Looking to make your space feel more you? Pyramid Posters have you covered!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (Online): 13th 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 | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

Mature Student Meet-Up: Caffeine & Common Ground: 13th September noon - 3pm; Room 201, McIntyre Building; Grab a cuppa' and find common interests with fellow mature students! Join us for a fun filled afternoon for students aged 21+!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page | Mature Students Events | Find My Community (Find Your Welcome)

West End Tour 2: 13th September 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.; Welcome Week | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week) | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

Campus Tour 3: 13th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

International Quiz: Test Your Knowledge & Make New Friends: 13th September 4pm - 6pm; Kelvin Gallery, Main Building; Test your worldly knowledge and come along to our international quiz! Open to all students – especially if you're new to the UK! With many Scottish-themed prizes to be won.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Clubs & Socs Events | Postgraduate Events

Campus Tour 4: 14th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

GUSA Sports Fayre - Day 2: 14th September 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!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale - Day 1: 14th September 10am - 5pm; Kelvin Gallery, Main Building; 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 | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 3: 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 | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Posters & Art Print Sale – Day 2: 14th September 10am - 5pm; Main Building: Professors Square; Looking to make your space feel more you? Pyramid Posters have you covered!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Welcome Address (In-person): 14th September 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 Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome)

Welcome Address (Online Stream): 14th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

Campus Tour 5: 14th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

More Than a Degree: SRC Volunteering, Clubs & Societies: 14th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Craft & Connect: Tote Bag Decorating: 14th September 2:30pm - 4pm; WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Make your mark this Welcome Week! Design and decorate your own tote bag, creating a practical and personalised accessory to use throughout your time at uni.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

Welcome Ceilidh: 14th September 6pm - 9pm; Bute Hall, Main Building; Kick off Welcome Week with a lively Scottish ceilidh – dancing, music, and a night to remember!; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Esports Society - GUES Online Customs: 14th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Sing with Me: Pop Classics & a Piano: 14th September 7pm - 9pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Join cabaret performers Markee de Saw and Deano Monsoon for a live singalong packed with pop classics, crowd favourites, and a piano.; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Homepage | Main Events Page | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale - Day 2: 15th September 10am - 5pm; Kelvin Gallery, Main Building; 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 | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 4: 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 | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Posters & Art Print Sale – Day 3: 15th September 10am - 5pm; Main Building: Professors Square; Looking to make your space feel more you? Pyramid Posters have you covered!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

The SRC Welcome Fair - Day 1: 15th 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 | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Queer Culture Talk: 15th September 1pm - 2pm; Molema Building, Room 109 - Lecture Theatre; Discover Glasgow’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene with our guide to queer culture in the city.; Welcome Week | LGBTQ+ Events | Main Events Page | Find My Community (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

Student Parents Pizza & Chat!: 15th September 2pm - 4pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Meet other student parents over free pizza in a relaxed, family-friendly space.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Find My Community (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Creative Writing Open Mic Night: 15th September 6pm - 8pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Share your words (or just come to listen) at a friendly open mic for poets, prose writers, and everything in between.; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

Disabled Student Board Games Welcome Mixer: 15th September 6pm - 8pm; Clubs Corner, Fraser Building; Join the Disabled Students’ Society and SRC for a fun board game mixer evening!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Find My Community (Find Your Welcome)

West Coast Swing Dance Society | FREE TASTER CLASS: 15th September 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.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Pokemon League Society - Pokemon Champions Reg M-C Freshers Opening Tournament: 15th September 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 :); Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Esports Society - GUES Online Customs: 15th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Jazz Society: Live Music in The Hunterian: 15th September 7pm - 9pm; The Hunterian Museum, Main Building; Unwind with the Glasgow University Jazz Society and SRC for an evening of live jazz at the Hunterian, where Glasgow’s fascinating history meets the sounds of the night.; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

Houseplant Sale at the University of Glasgow - Day 5: 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 | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Posters & Art Print Sale – Day 4: 16th September 10am - 5pm; Main Building: Professors Square; Looking to make your space feel more you? Pyramid Posters have you covered!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

The SRC Welcome Fair - Day 2: 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 | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Volunteering Festival: 16th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

K-Pop Society: Taster Dance Class: 16th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Student of Colour Mixer - Teas Around the World: 16th 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 | Find My Community (Find Your Welcome)

Are You Smarter Than a 10-Year-Old?: 16th September 2pm - 4pm; Kelvin Gallery, Main Building; Join forces with students from your college and compete in a series of silly, schoolyard-style challenges for glory and prizes!; Welcome Week | Homepage | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

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 | Homepage | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

International Film Society Welcome Social: 16th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

The Kilted Quiz! With Shaun, the Kilted Quizmaster: 16th September 6pm - 8pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Join UofG alum Shaun Cairns – kilted, bearded, and ready with questions – for a quiz night full of Scottish flavour, dry humour, and the chance to win some suitably quirky prizes.; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

Esports Society - GUES Online Customs: 16th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Salsa and Latin Dance Society - Salsa and Bachata Taster Session: 16th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

GUSA Fight Night: 16th 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 | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

Campus Tour 6: 17th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Jet Lag Society - Freshers Week Hide & Seek: Thursday Morning: 17th September 11am - 3pm; Outside the Wolfson Medical School; Join the Jet Lag Society in our first game of the year. Our game of Hide & Seek across the West End of Glasgow is a great way to explore the University campus and the surrounding area, while meeting new people. The event is free and open to all!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

Pizza & Chat with the SRC Team: 17th September 11am - 1:30pm; Room 201, McIntyre Building; Enjoy free pizza and find out how the SRC can support you throughout your time at UofG!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Intro to Student Media: 17th September 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!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

Student Carers: Self-Care Drop-In: 17th September 1pm - 3pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Connect with other student carers to reduce stress, recharge and practice mindfulness in a calm, supportive environment!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Student Carer Events | Find My Community (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (in-person): 17th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

Aeronautics - Built in Glasgow, Taking Flight Worldwide (UGAeronautics Welcome Talk): 17th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Campus Tour 7: 17th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Challenge for Change Fundraising Workshop: 17th September 2pm - 4pm; WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Come along to learn how to fundraise on campus, hear from students, explore fundraising opportunities and brainstorm your own event ideas!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Ballroom & Latin Dancing x SRC Masterclass: 17th September 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Bute Hall, Main Building; Dance masterclass hosted by Ballroom and Latin Dancing Society for freshers and returning students to come and enjoy a 1-hour dance workshop with a range of styles.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Brewing Connections: Introduction to Local Tea Traditions: 17th September 3pm - 5pm; Room 201, McIntyre Building; Global tea cultures are rich and diverse but can also brew common comfort and connection between strangers exploring a new home. Join us for a regional tea blend tasting and an introduction to local teatime traditions, guided by the Tea Society.; Welcome Week | Homepage | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

Chess Society - Casual Chess Social: 17th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Chill & Paint: 17th 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 | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

PASS: Performing Arts Society Showcase: 17th September 5pm - 7pm; Bute Hall, Main Building; A showcase demonstrating the multitude of performing arts societies across the Uni of Glasgow. Co-hosted by STAG (the biggest & oldest theatre society) and SRC, we aim to provide incoming students with the array of performing opportunities on campus.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | 16 Days GBV | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

Board Games Society - Board Games Taster!: 17th September 6pm - 9pm; Lecture Theatre 745, James McCune Smith Learning Hub; Join Board Game Society for a relaxed and friendly introduction to our group.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Dinner with a Stranger Society - Pottery Painting with a Stranger: 17th September 6pm - 8pm; Fraser Space/Clubs Corner, Fraser Building; Enjoy a relaxed pottery-painting social with the SRC and Dinner With a Stranger Society. Meet new people, connect across cultures and get creative!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | 16 Days GBV | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Esports Society - GUES Online Customs: 17th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Meditation Society - An Introduction to Meditation: 17th September 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.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Stand-up and Sketch: GLASS in Session: 17th September 7pm - 9pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; A fun introduction to the sketches and stand-up comics of GLASS, featuring performances from members and highlight material from the previous year.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

Mamma Mia in the Quads: Outdoor Film Night: 17th September 8pm - 11pm; Main Building: East Quad; Join us for an outdoor screening of Mamma Mia! Bring a blanket and some snacks for what will be a super (trouper) evening event!; Welcome Week | Homepage | Main Events Page | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Campus to IKEA: Coach Trip: 18th September 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).; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome)

Campus Tour 8: 18th September 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.; Welcome Week | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week) | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome)

LGBTQ+ Brunch Social: 18th September 10am - noon; Kelvin Gallery, Main Building; Join us for social brunch for LGBTQ+ students to meet new people, enjoy tasty brunch treats and connect with members from LGBTQ+ Students Association!; Welcome Week | LGBTQ+ Events | Main Events Page | Find My Community (Find Your Welcome)

Craft & Connect: Unwind with Badge Making: 18th September 11am - 12:30pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Slow down and unwind after a busy Welcome Week with a badge-making session!; Welcome Week | Homepage | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Kelvingrove Museum Scavenger Challenge: 18th 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 | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Friendship Bracelet Making: 18th September 2pm - 4pm; WeeG, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Come along to make some new friends and bracelets at the same time!; Welcome Week | Homepage | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Short on Time (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Jet Lag Society - Freshers Week Hide & Seek: Friday Afternoon: 18th September 2pm - 6pm; Outside the Wolfson Medical School; Join the Jet Lag Society in our first game of the year. Our game of Hide & Seek across the West End of Glasgow is a great way to explore the University campus and the surrounding area, while meeting new people. The event is free and open to all!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

The 'Take Your Time' Campus Tour: 18th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Hunterian Museum Crawl: 18th September 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.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Family Friendly (Find Your Welcome)

Headphone Disco: 18th September 5pm - 8pm; Main Building: Cloisters; Dance the night away in the iconic Cloisters as three DJs battle for your attention – you choose the channel, you choose the vibe.; Welcome Week | Homepage | Main Events Page | 16 Days GBV | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Artificial Intelligence Society Welcome Event: 18th September 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.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Doctor Who Society - Doctor Who Screening of "Rose" and "The Pilot": 18th September 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.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Jewellery & Community with FemCollab: 18th September 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Fraser Space/Clubs Corner, Fraser Building; Join a collection of feminist and activist societies (FemCollab) for a bracelet-making session supported by the SRC!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

Esports Society - GUES Online Customs: 18th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Freshers Week Ceilidh: 18th September 7pm - 9pm; St Silas Church, 69 Park Road; Do you enjoy having an excuse to dance? Why not come and join us for an evening of traditional Scottish dancing? Come and join us at 7pm at St Silas Church - we look forward to seeing you there!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Shooting Society - Clay Pigeon Shooting Taster Session: 19th September 11am - 4pm; Meet at SRC Welcome Point; Clay Pigeon Shooting Taster Session. No experience needed. All transport and equipment provided.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Enactus Glasgow: The Ultimate SDG Campus Scavenger Hunt: 19th September 4pm - 6pm; James McCune Smith Learning Hub - Tinderbox Cafe (Ground Floor); Want to change the world through business? Join Enactus Glasgow for a fun scavenger hunt across UofG's new £1B campus! Race against the clock, track down the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, and network with fellow change-makers.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Meet People (Find Your Welcome)

Esports Society - GUES Online Customs: 19th September 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!; Welcome Week | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome) | Clubs & Socs Events

Big Band - Big Band Jazz Night @QMU: 19th September 8pm - 11pm; Queen Margaret Union; Come and enjoy a night of jazz performed by the Glasgow University Big Band in the venue at QMU.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Esports Society - GUES Online Customs: 20th September 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!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Asian Student Welcome Mixer: 22nd September 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Fraser Space/Clubs Corner, Level 3 Fraser Building; Join us for the Asian Student Welcome Mixer! Meet new people, enjoy live performances, take part in fun activities and grab some snacks while getting to know other students!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page

Wilderness and Extreme Medicine Society - Taster Session: 22nd September 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.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Get Involved (Find Your Welcome)

Jazz Society - Jazz at The QMU: 22nd September 7pm - 11pm; Jim’s Bar, QMU; Come along to GU Jazz Society’s premier jam session of the year! Come for the jazz, stay for the great atmosphere - arrive at 7pm to see the Student Led house band, followed by an open jam session for all abilities!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

GUVMA Club Fayre: 23rd September 2pm - 5pm; Mary Stewart Building on Garscube Campus; Interested in joining a club, organization or sports team at the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine? Come join us at the GUVMA Freshers Fayre on September 23rd from 2-5pm to speak to all of our wonderful student organizations; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Malt Whisky Society - Gilchrist Whisky Tasting (2 Sessions): 23rd September 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.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page | Explore & Discover (Find Your Welcome) | Ticketed Event (Welcome Week)

GUVMA Scrubs and Suits - Welcome Back Party: 25th September 8pm - 1am; Record Factory; Dress to the nines or like you're ready to take on a patient at the Scrubs and Suits Welcome Back Party!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Jazz Society: Live Music Night: 5th October 7pm - 9pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Unwind with an evening of live jazz in the Gilchrist Postgraduate Club, hosted by the Glasgow University Jazz Society and the SRC.; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

Craft & Connect in the Eco-Hub: 7th October 11am - 12:30pm; Eco-Hub, Boyd Orr Building; Starting your postgraduate journey at UofG? Drop by the Eco-Hub during PGR Induction Week to meet fellow students, make connections and get creative.; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page | Meet People (Find Your Welcome) | Have Fun & Relax (Find Your Welcome)

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