University of Sanctuary: Events

Byres Hub Community Day 2026: A Prescription for Change

28 Mar

Date: Saturday 28 March 2026
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
Categories: Open days and visits
Venue: Byres Community Hub, Clarice Pears Building

Join School of Health and Wellbeing staff, students and Byres Hub community groups between 12noon and 4pm on Saturday 28th March for our FREE annual community day filled with fun activities, food, refreshments, and chat. Discover projects improving health and wellbeing in our communities from a range of organisations and research groups.

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Greenlight or Game Over: Videogames and IP

10 Apr

Date: Friday 10 April 2026
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Categories: Open days and visits
Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane

Explore the strategic development of videogame IP into a television series or film in this interactive workshop.

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Play Across Time: A Night of Scottish Game History

10 Apr

Date: Friday 10 April 2026
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
Categories: Open days and visits
Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane

Exploring the history of Scottish games and gaming. Join us for a night exploring the history of Scottish games and gaming through an exciting programme of interactive activity.

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Shape Your History: Clay Chess Piece Making Inspired by the Lewis Chessmen

10 Apr

Date: Friday 10 April 2026
Time: 17:00 - 18:30
Categories: Open days and visits
Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane

Inspired by the Fir-thàilisg Leòdhais (Lewis Chessmen) this workshop invites you to create a chess piece from air dry clay.

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Spring Fling Family Day: About Time

11 Apr

Date: Saturday 11 April 2026
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Categories: Open days and visits
Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane

Come along to our free, family-friendly events and activities inspired by this year’s theme, About Time. We're back with a spring in our step for our Family Day at the Spring Fling!

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Undergraduate Online Open Day

23 Apr

Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Categories: Open days and visits
Venue: Online

Our online event will give you the opportunity to attend virtual talk sessions for academic areas, attend information sessions hosted by service teams and explore on-demand content.

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June Open Day

18 Jun

Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
Time: 09:00 - 15:00
Categories: Open days and visits
Venue: University of Glasgow, Gilmorehill Campus

Join us on campus for the Undergraduate June Open Day at University of Glasgow. Explore subject and service stands, speak with academic staff and current students and attend talks to experience a university style lecture. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover our undergraduate degree programme offering, learn about support available and get a real feel for student life at UofG.

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September Open Day

02 Sep

Date: Wednesday 02 September 2026
Time: 09:00 - 15:00
Categories: Open days and visits
Venue: University of Glasgow, Gilmorehill Campus

Join us on campus for the Undergraduate September Open Day at University of Glasgow. Explore subject and service stands, speak with academic staff and current students and attend talks to experience a university style lecture. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover our undergraduate degree programme offering, learn about support available and get a real feel for student life at UofG.

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Dumfries Campus Open Day

03 Oct

Date: Saturday 03 October 2026
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Categories: Open days and visits
Venue: University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus

Join our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 3 October 2026, 11am - 3pm, and discover what student life is like at a world top 100 University set on our beautiful campus in south-west Scotland.

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October Open Day

24 Oct

Date: Saturday 24 October 2026
Time: 09:00 - 15:00
Categories: Open days and visits
Venue: University of Glasgow, Gilmorehill Campus

Join us on campus for the Undergraduate October Open Day at University of Glasgow. Explore subject and service stands, speak with academic staff and current students and attend talks to experience a university style lecture. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover our undergraduate degree programme offering, learn about support available and get a real feel for student life at UofG.

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