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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

The Kilted Quiz! With Shaun, the Kilted Quizmaster: 17th 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 | Homepage | Main Events Page | WW Featured

Goose and Gander Pop-Up Shop: 18th September 10am - 4pm; Main Campus - Cloisters; Look no further for the perfect comfy, unisex, and sustainably-made clothing!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | WW Featured

Wicked in the Quads: Outdoor Film Night: 18th September 8pm - 11pm; Main Building: East Quad; Defy gravity and join us under the stars for an outdoor screening of Wicked (2024) in the East Quadrangle – snacks, songs, and a touch of magic included!; Welcome Week | Homepage | Main Events Page | WW Featured

[SOLD OUT!] 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

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QMU Birdwatching Walk: 15th September 1pm - 17th September 3pm; Graham Kerr - Botanic Gardens; We're partnering with the QMU and the RSPB to enjoy a 2-3km guided walk around campus, beginning outside of the QMU at 1pm.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Tours and Trips

Freshers Fair DAY 2: 17th September 10am - 4pm; University of Glasgow (Specific location TBC); Come and meet us at the Freshers Fair!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Disabled Student Events | LGBTQ+ Events | Home Students Events | Students of Colour Events

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

Home Student Pizza Mixer / Scavenger Hunt: 17th September noon - 4pm; Meet outside JMS then pizza in The Chapel; 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

Christian Union - International Café: 17th September 4:30pm - 6:30pm; Fraser Building Level 3; Make friends and discover Scotland at our international students hangout!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Mature Students Association - Open House: 17th September 5pm - 9pm; 62 Oakfield Avenue; See who we are, what we do , and what we have to offer. Meet other mature students and enjoy some refreshments.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page | Mature Students Events

The Kilted Quiz! With Shaun, the Kilted Quizmaster: 17th 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 | Homepage | Main Events Page | WW Featured

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

[Sold Out!] 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

Goose and Gander Pop-Up Shop: 18th September 10am - 4pm; Main Campus - Cloisters; Look no further for the perfect comfy, unisex, and sustainably-made clothing!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page | WW Featured

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

Pizza & Chat with the SRC Team: 18th September 11am - 1pm; 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

Alexandrian Picnic: 18th September noon - 3pm; Kelvingrove Park; Alexandrian welcome picnic!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page

Intro to Student Media: 18th September noon - 1pm; Kelvin Gallery; 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

GSDC X SRC Dance Masterclass: 18th September 1pm - 3pm; Bute Hall; Dance masterclass hosted by GSDC for freshers and returning students to come and enjoy 2 hours of dance workshops with a range of styles.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Student Carers: Self-Care Drop-In: 18th 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

Student Life: Get to Know Glasgow (in-person): 18th September 1:30pm - 2:30pm; LT 611, Boyd Orr; 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

K-pop Society: Dance Workshop: 18th September 2pm - 4pm; Glasgow Club Kelvinhall, Argyle Street; Join us for our 2 hour dance workshop at Kelvinhall! We'll teach a girl group and a boy group choreography for an hour each. Feel free to join for one of the two choreos or stay for both! (Paid event, view full event description for more info!); Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page

NSPCC Student Volunteers - Vision Board Craft: 18th September 2pm - 4pm; WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Join us for an afternoon of vision board making! Getting ready for the new academic year with a plan; goals, vibes, visions.; Welcome Week | Main Events Page

Walking Society - Botanics Walk: 18th September 2pm - 5:30pm; Wolfson Medical School Building; Join us for a friendly stroll along the River Kelvin, meet new people, enjoy some fresh air, and discover the West end!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page

Walking Society - Kelvin River Walk: 18th September 2pm - 5:30pm; Wolfson Medical School Building; Join us for a friendly stroll along the River Kelvin, meet new people, enjoy some fresh air, and discover the West end!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page

Brewing Connections: Introduction to Local Tea Traditions: 18th 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 | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page

Kelvingrove Trip/Record Factory: 18th September 3pm - 8pm; Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG; Welcome to our first ESH Society event of the 2025/2026 season! Join us at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum while we walk around together (or solo if you prefer!) to explore the beauty of Scottish + Global History! Afterwards, Record Factory!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Disabled Student Events | Student Carer Events | Home Students Events | Students of Colour Events

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

Performing Arts Society Showcase (PASS): 18th September 4pm - 7pm; Bute Hall; 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 | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page

Endometriosis and PCOS Society - Paint and Chat: 18th September 6pm - 8pm; St Andrew’s Building; Join the Endometriosis & PCOS Society for a relaxed evening of creativity and conversation! This is a chance to meet new people, learn more about our society, and unwind with some painting in a supportive, friendly space. No artistic skills needed.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Meet & Greet Game Night!: 18th September 6pm - 9pm; James McCune Smith Learning Hub (JMS Hub); Join the Nigerian Students' Society at the University of Glasgow for a thrilling Game Night Meet & Greet on Sept 18th! Come for the fun games, stay for the great vibes, new friendships, and much more!; Welcome Week | Clubs Induction | Clubs & Socs Events | Homepage

Wicked in the Quads: Outdoor Film Night: 18th September 8pm - 11pm; Main Building: East Quad; Defy gravity and join us under the stars for an outdoor screening of Wicked (2024) in the East Quadrangle – snacks, songs, and a touch of magic included!; Welcome Week | Homepage | Main Events Page | WW Featured

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

Craft & Connect at the Eco-Hub: 19th September 11am - 12:30pm; Eco-Hub, Boyd Orr Building; Looking for a creative way to unwind and meet other students? Join us for a Craft & Connect session at the Eco-Hub, where we celebrate the rich diversity of our campus!; Welcome Week | Conversational English Language Cafes | Main Events Page

Freshers' Picnic: 19th September 1pm - 3pm; EcoHub; Come and join us , ZooSoc, BirdSoc and GUEST on the annual freshers' week picnic through Kelvingrove Park! Meet at the EcoHub for a couple of hours of nature activities!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Picnic Collab with ZooSoc: 19th September 1pm - 3pm; Come along to a freshers picnic collaboration with ZooSoc; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Tour of St Michael's Churchyard: 19th September 1pm - 2pm; St Michael's Churchyard, Dumfries; Welcome Week

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; WeeG, The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Come along to make some new friends and bracelets at the same time!; Welcome Week | Main Events Page

LGBTQ+ Pizza Mixer: 19th September 2pm - 4pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Join us for a lovely LGBTQ+ Pizza mixer!; Welcome Week | LGBTQ+ Events | Main Events Page

Hunterian Museum Crawl: 19th September 2:30pm - 4pm; Meet outside the JMS; 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

[SOLD OUT!] 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

Creative Writing: Reading Party Open Mic: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; 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

Christian Union - Dinner at student flats and Scottish Ceilidh Dance: 19th September 5:30pm - 9pm; Main Gate; Come join for a free dinner followed by Scottish dancing!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Taster Session: 19th September 7pm - 9pm; St. Andrews Building - Gym; Hope everyone's ready for the new semester. Whether you’re taking your first basic step or have been showcasing your skills on socials, this is sure to be a lot of fun! Please join us at the St Andrews Building Gym and bring your friends! 💃; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

GUMMS Freshers Taster Hike: 20th September 10am - 4pm; Kilpatrick Hills; Join us for a day of fresh air and exploration of the Kilpatrick Hills! We are a welcoming bunch of largely medics, but everyone is welcome, who love to hill climb. A gentle stroll as a perfect way to warn off that Fresher’s flu; Welcome Week | Main Events Page

Wee World Changers: Student Parents & Kid at The Hunterian: 20th September 11am - 1pm; Hunterian Museum; Bring the wee world changers for a fun-filled visit to the Hunterian Museum – with activities for kids of all ages and refreshments for everyone.; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Taster Session: 21st September 9:30am - 10:30am; Kelvingrove Park; Come along and meet the Run Girls community for a 3km route around Kelvingrove Park with post-run drinks at the The Garden Shed!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Sunday Hillwalk: 21st September 10am - 9pm; Meet at Glasgow Queen street to get the train to Arrochar & Tarbet; To kick off another year of incredible challenges, we are running a wee hike to give you the opportunity to meet some of our members and to enjoy the great outdoors.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Pollok Park Picnic: 21st September 10:30am - 2pm; Join us for a relaxed social event in the beautiful Pollok Country Park, a chance to see Highland cows, enjoy colourful trees, and visit the Burrell Collection, as well as meet fellow walkers and enjoy the outdoors!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Birdwatching Trip - Claypits LNR: 21st September 11am - 2pm; Graham Kerr Building; Interested in a weekend birdwatching trip? Meet us outside the Graham Kerr Building at 11am when we will leave for the Claypits LNR by foot.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Tours and Trips

First Lesson Taster Session: 21st September noon - 3pm; GUU Dining Hall; We are excited to welcome you to our first lesson on Sunday 21st September in the GUU Dining room from 12-3. Come ready to dance and meet new people, all levels of dancers welcome and non-dancers can happily learn. See you on the Dance Floor!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Capoeira Taster Session: 22nd September 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church; Looking for a way to have fun, make friends, get fit and relieve stress while learning a cool artform? Get a taste of the amazing and unique Brazilian art of Capoeira with the GU Capoeira Club!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Freshers Board Game Night: 22nd September 6pm - 9pm; JMS room 733; ✨ meet new friends in the Glasgow cosplay community through our board game night! 💞 whether you’re a fresher or a familiar face, feel free to come along 💫; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Highland Dance Society Taster Session: 22nd September 6:30pm - 7:30pm; St Andrews Gym; Join us on the 22nd of September to try highland dancing and find out which of our classes is best for you!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Malt Whisky Society - Gilchrist Whisky Tasting (2 Sessions): 22nd September 7pm - 10:30pm; WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Discover the world of whisky at our welcome week tasting event! 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

Scottish Country Dance Taster and Ceilidh: 22nd September 7:30pm - 10:30pm; GUU Dinning Room; Scottish Country Dancing Taster Session and Ceilidh; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Model United Nations: 23rd September 6pm - 8pm; St Andrews Building: Room 227; Step into the world of Model United Nations where we debate international politics, solve global crisis and dive into regional politics with the hope of passing resolutions.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

DWAS Paint-Pottery-And-Chat: 23rd September 6:30pm - 8:30pm; St Andrews Building: 559B Art Studio; Join us for a pottery painting session and make some new friends!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Wilderness and Extreme Medicine Society Taster Session: 23rd September 6:30pm - 8:30pm; James McCune Smith Building - JMS Room 639; Come Meet the Glasgow Wilderness and Extreme Medicine Society. Our Annual taster session is open to everyone old or new. Get hands-on with the kit and equipment we'll teach you to use over the year.; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Association of Women Surgeons: Battle of the Surgical Specialties: 24th September 7pm - 9pm; Reading Room @ Glasgow University Union; Curious about a career in surgery, but unsure which specialty suits you best? Join us for an exciting event where surgeons will present their specialties and debate which one truly stands out!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events | January Welcome Events | Main Events Page | Talks and Panels

GUAES Attack/Release Takeover: 24th September 7pm - 11pm; 117 Bath St, Glasgow G2 2SZ; Join us for our first social of the academic year, followed by our Attack/Release Debut!; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

'Give It a Go' Volunteering - Scything in Glasgow Green with TCV!: 25th September 10am - 2pm; Glasgow Green (meet inside next to the St. Andrew's Suspension Bridge. What Three Words reference: https://w3w.co/played.goods.dawn); Discover the art of traditional scything and learn how to care for wildflower meadows at our hands-on workshop in Glasgow Green. Join us for a day of skill-building, nature connection, and sustainable land management.; Welcome Week | Volunteering Events | Main Events Page

International Film Society - Film Pub Quiz: 25th September 6:30pm - 9pm; Grosvenor Picture Theatre, Ashton Lane; Join the International Film Society for a film-themed pub quiz at the Grosvenor Picture Theatre on Ashton Lane! Come in teams of up to 5 or as individuals (we will place you on a team).; Welcome Week | Clubs & Socs Events

Jazz Society: Live Music Night: 6th 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.; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page

Drag 101: 7th October 7pm - 11pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Come along for an evening of lip-syncing, live music and performances from some of Glasgow’s top drag acts with Drag 101; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page

The Diversity Quota: 8th October 7pm - 11pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Join us for an incredible lineup of comedy at our regular, ribtickling comedy show, the Diversity Quota!; Welcome Week | Postgraduate Events | Main Events Page