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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

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

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

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

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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Walking Tour: 9th September 11am - noon; Main Gate; Come join us for a free walking tour around Glasgow University Campus!; Welcome Week

Picnic & Games in the Park: 9th September 2pm - 4pm; Kelvingrove Park Fountain; Come join us for a picnic and games in the park!; Welcome Week

Walking Tour: 10th September 11am - noon; Main Gate; Come join us for a free walking tour around Glasgow University Campus!; Welcome Week

Ikea Trip: 10th September 2pm - 4pm; Main Gate; Shop together and meet some new students!; Welcome Week

Walking Tour: 11th September 11am - noon; Main Gate; Come join us for a free walking tour around Glasgow University Campus!; Welcome Week

Scottish Dinner with a Scottish Local: 11th September 6pm - 8pm; Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church; Come experience a Scottish Dinner and have your questions answered by a Scottish Local!; Welcome Week

Subway Game: 12th September 2pm - 5pm; Main Gate; Race around Glasgow completing challenges and exploring the city!; Welcome Week

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

Loch Lomond Trip: 13th September 11am - 4pm; Main Gate; Join us for a trip to Loch Lomond!; Welcome Week

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

Visit A Church: 14th September 10am - noon; Main Gate; Visit a church with us and learn more about our faith!; Welcome Week

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

Visit A Church: 14th September 5pm - 7:30pm; Main Gate; Visit a church with us and learn more about our faith!; Welcome Week

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

Shortbread Making and Crafts: 15th September 1pm - 3:30pm; Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church; Come make your own traditional Scottish shortbread!; Welcome Week

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

Walking Tour: 16th September 11am - noon; Main Gate; Come join us for a free walking tour around Glasgow University Campus!; Welcome Week | Tours and Trips

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

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

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

NSPCC Student Volunteers - Vision Board Craft: 18th September 2pm - 4pm; 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

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

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

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