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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

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

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

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

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 | Main Events Page

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

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

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 | Main Events Page

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 | Main Events Page | Mature Students Events

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 | Main Events Page

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

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 | Clubs & Socs Events | Main Events Page

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 | Main Events Page

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

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

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

Salsa and Latin Dance Society - Salsa and Bachata Taster Session: 15th September 6pm - 8pm; 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 | Main Events Page

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

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

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

Jet Lag Society - Freshers Week Hide & Seek: Thursday Morning: 17th September 11am - 3pm; Outside the Wolfson Medical School; Join the GU 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

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

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

Aeronautics - Built in Glasgow, Taking Flight Worldwide (UGAeronautics Welcome Talk): 17th September 1:30pm - 2:30pm; 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

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

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

PASS: Performing Arts Society Showcase: 17th September 4pm - 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

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 | Main Events Page

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

Campus Tour 9: 18th 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

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 | Main Events Page

Jet Lag Society - Freshers Week Hide & Seek: Friday Afternoon: 18th September 2pm - 6pm; Outside the Wolfson Medical School; Join the GU 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

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

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 | Main Events Page

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

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

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

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