Exam De-Stress

Take a Break This Exam Season with SRC’s De-Stress Programme

We know that preparing for exams and meeting deadlines can be overwhelming.

That’s why we’re offering a range of free events, activities, and resources designed to help all students take a break, recharge, and manage stress during the Spring Exam Diet (28th April – 23rd May 2025).

Whether you’re looking for a quiet space to relax, a chance to connect with others, or a fun activity to take your mind off studying, you’ll find something in our diverse programme.

On this page, you’ll find a calendar of de-stress events - sign up for as many or as few as you like!

Support When You Need It

The SRC is here to support you through every exam season. Our Advice Centre offers guidance on exam preparation and academic concerns. If you need free, impartial, and confidential advice, contact advice@src.gla.ac.uk.

For wellbeing support, you can also access the University’s Counselling & Wellbeing Services.

Get Involved

Got a great de-stress tip to share with fellow students? Let us know at vp-activities@src.gla.ac.uk!

Upcoming Events

Wall of Encouragement | Exam De-stress: 25th April 9am - 18th May 5pm; Library Level 3; We could all use a kind word or two during exams, right? We've set up the curved wall space on Level 3 of the Library for you to share words of encouragement and support with your fellow students.; Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Ice Lolly Giveaway | Exam De-stress: 28th April noon - 23rd May 5pm; Library Hill; We'll be distributing ice lollies during the exam season for you to savour in the sunny weather! The timings for our ice lolly stalls will be announced once we've received the weather forecast, so keep a lookout for further announcements.; Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Grow Your Own Plant Stall | Exam De-Stress: 1st May 11am - 1pm; Outside the Fraser Building; Discover the joys of gardening with our de-stress plant stalls! We provide everything you need to get started - pots, soil, and seeds - and all you need to do is keep them alive (easier said than done!); Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Paper Flower Making | Exam De-Stress: 1st May 1pm - 3pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Take a study break to make something cute to share with your friends by brightening up your desk with some paper origami flower bouquets.; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Viniyoga x SRC Free Yoga | Exam De-Stress: 1st May 5:30pm - 7pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Come and join us for an accessible Viniyoga basics class for exam destress! This free class invites you to step out of your busy mind and into the present moment. No prior experience is needed!; Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events

Calming Egg Painting Session | Exam De-Stress: 2nd May 1pm - 3pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Enjoy the spring festivities with our calming egg painting session!; Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Pollok Park Trip | Exam De-stress: 3rd May 2pm - 6pm; Meet outside the Main Gate, University Avenue; Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and join us for an adventure in Pollok Park! Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, with picturesque woodland trails and the chance to meet some of the resident Highland Cows!; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page | Tours and Trips

Gibson Street Community Clean-Up: 4th May 10am - noon; Gibson Street (Meet @ Bridge Opposite Offshore Cafe); Let’s Clean Up Our Neighbourhood – Together!; Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Viniyoga x SRC Free Yoga | Exam De-Stress: 6th May 9am - 10:30am; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Come and join us for an accessible Viniyoga basics class for exam destress! This free class invites you to step out of your busy mind and into the present moment. No prior experience is needed!; Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events

Free Hot Drink Voucher Stall | Exam De-Stress: 6th May 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall, Ground Floor; Come find us at on the ground floor of the JMS to grab your free hot beverage voucher!; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Goodie Bag Stall | Exam De-stress: 6th May 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall, Ground Floor; Come and grab one of our free de-stress goodie bags! Whether you've been studying hard or hardly studying, we believe you deserve a little pick-me-up.; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Cinema Night! HIGH AND LOW at the Grosvenor!: 6th May 7:30pm - 10:30pm; Grosvenor Picture Theatre, Ashton Lane; Come watch Akira Kurosawa's crime drama HIGH AND LOW with the International Film Society!; Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events

Queer Students Origami | Exam De-Stress: 7th May 1pm - 3pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Join us for a calming destress origami session for all LGBTQ + students!; LGBTQ+ Events | Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Students of Colour: Brewing Connections | Exam De-Stress: 7th May 6pm - 8pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Join us for a celebration of all thing’s tea! With teabag making and mug painting!; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Free Hot Drink Voucher Stall | Exam De-Stress: 8th May 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall, Ground Floor; Come find us at on the ground floor of the JMS to grab your free hot beverage voucher!; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

G-Gnomes: Exam De-Stress Cafe & Walk: 8th May 11am - 1pm; Offshore; Come join the G-Gnomes Society at Offshore for a wee coffee/tea and a walk through Kelvingrove Park!; Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events

Letters for Refuweegee Stall | Exam De-Stress: 8th May 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall, Ground Floor; Stop by the JMS and help support local charity, Refuweegee, by leaving a welcoming message for refugees arriving in Glasgow.; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page | Student Refugee Week

Pressed Flower Crafts | Exam De-Stress: 8th May 1pm - 3pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Take a study break to make something cute to share with your friends by brightening up your textbooks with a pressed flower bookmark.; Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Unwind the Mind: Crochet & Connect with Neurodiversity Society and SRC: 9th May noon - 2pm; Eco-Hub, Boyd Orr Building; The SRC and Neurodiversity Society are teaming up to bring you Unwind the Mind: Crochet & Connect — a relaxed, judgment-free space to unwind, connect, and make something fun with your hands.; Clubs & Socs Events | Disabled Student Events | Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

St. Andrews Trip | Exam De-stress: 10th May 9am - 5pm; Wolfson Medical Building (across from JMS); Embark on an unforgettable journey to the historic town of St Andrews, renowned for its breathtaking coastal scenery, world-famous university, and charming medieval streets.; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page | Tours and Trips

Show-An Evening of Peking Opera: 10th May 7pm - 8:30pm; Webster Theatre; Our second official show is coming up at the Webster Theatre, so don't miss it!; Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events

Jewellery Making and Sweets with Nightline: 12th May 1pm - 3pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Take a break from the books and join the SRC and Nightline for a calming, creative escape with our Jewellery Making Workshop, specially designed to help you unwind during exam season.; Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Free Hot Drink Voucher Stall | Exam De-Stress: 13th May 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall, Ground Floor; Come find us at on the ground floor of the JMS to grab your free hot beverage voucher!; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Origami/Colour-in Stall | Exam De-Stress: 13th May 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall, Ground Floor; Come along to our stall to grab some colour in materials and origami guides that you can take back to your study desk.; Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Alpacas on Campus | Exam De-stress: 13th May noon - 2pm; Memorial Gate, University Avenue; Join us in welcoming some very special visitors to campus - Alpacas! Don't miss out on the chance to take a break from your studies and meet these fascinating and friendly animals.; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Calligraphy as Meditation | Exam De-Stress: 13th May noon - 2pm; Memorial Chapel, located on west end of Main Building; Join us for a soothing session of Japanese calligraphy and origami, where art meets mindfulness.; Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Jackbox Games Night with Cosplay Society and SRC | Exam De-Stress: 13th May 6pm - 8pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; If you're looking to relieve some stress from the exam season, take a well-deserved break and join the Cosplay Society and SRC for an evening of various Jackbox Party Pack games!; Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events

Viniyoga x SRC Free Yoga | Exam De-Stress: 14th May 5:30pm - 7pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Come and join us for an accessible Viniyoga basics class for exam destress! This free class invites you to step out of your busy mind and into the present moment. No prior experience is needed!; Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events

Free Hot Drink Voucher Stall | Exam De-Stress: 15th May 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall, Ground Floor; Come find us at on the ground floor of the JMS to grab your free hot beverage voucher!; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Grow Your Own Plant Stall | Exam De-Stress: 15th May 11am - 1pm; Outside the Fraser Building; Discover the joys of gardening with our de-stress plant stalls! We provide everything you need to get started - pots, soil, and seeds - and all you need to do is keep them alive (easier said than done!); Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Student Carers Cookie Decorating | Exam De-Stress: 15th May 1pm - 3pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Join us on the international day for families, for a calming student carers cookie decorating session!; Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page | Student Carer Events

Latin American Society: BBQ Destress: 17th May 1pm - 6pm; Join us for our yearly BBQ; Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events

Shrek in the Quads: Outdoor Film Night | Exam De-stress: 17th May 9:30pm - 11:30pm; East Quad, Main Building - University of Glasgow; Get Ogre you're exam stress and into a relaxing mudbath with our outdoor film screening of Shrek (2001)!; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Free Hot Drink Voucher Stall | Exam De-Stress: 19th May 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall, Ground Floor; Come find us at on the ground floor of the JMS to grab your free hot beverage voucher!; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Origami/Colour-in Stall | Exam De-Stress: 19th May 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall, Ground Floor; Come along to our stall to grab some colour in materials and origami guides that you can take back to your study desk.; Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Paws Against Stress | Exam De-Stress: 19th May 11am - 1pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; We're excited to host therapy dogs on campus to help you relax and take a break from your studies.; Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Around the World in 80 Sips: International Student Tea Trivia, Tastings and Prizes: 19th May 5:30pm - 7:30pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; The Tea Society and the SRC invite you to International Student Tea Trivia and Tastings — a de-stress event specially designed for international students to relax, meet new people, compete for prizes, and explore the world of tea!; Clubs & Socs Events | Postgraduate Events | Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

"Wallace & Gromit" and Claytime Comforts | Exam De-Stress: 20th May 4pm - 7pm; WeeG, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Come unwind with the Disabled Students Society and SRC in a relaxed, sensory-friendly space where you can get creative, connect, and enjoy some nostalgic "Wallace & Gromit" fun.; Clubs & Socs Events | Disabled Student Events | Exam De-stress Events | Main Events Page

Viniyoga x SRC Free Yoga for Student Parents | Exam De-Stress: 21st May 9am - 10:30am; Williams Room, McIntyre Building; Calling all student parents! Between exams, deadlines, and parenting, life can get busy. That’s why we’re inviting you to take a breather and join us for a free and accessible Viniyoga session designed just for student parents like you.; Clubs & Socs Events | Exam De-stress Events | Mature Students Events

Free Hot Drink Voucher Stall | Exam De-Stress: 21st May 11am - 1pm; JMS Stall, Ground Floor; Come find us at on the ground floor of the JMS to grab your free hot beverage voucher!; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Goals and Goodies! | Exam De-Stress: 21st May 1pm - 3pm; Williams Room, McIntyre Building, G12 8QQ; Join us to for a chill laid back moodboard making session, complete with positivity jars!; Exam De-stress Events | Homepage | Main Events Page

Postgraduate Drag 101 with PGR Society: 27th May 7pm - 10pm; Gilchrist Postgraduate Club; Expect lip-syncs, live singing, comedy, burlesque, cabaret, and more! Drag 101 is a welcoming, safe, and relaxed event for postgraduate students✨; Clubs & Socs Events | Postgraduate Events | Exam De-stress Events | Mature Students Events

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