International Student Induction
Date: Tuesday, 9 September
Time: 10.00-12.00
Location: JMSLH
Our International Student Induction is designed to help you settle into life in the UK and at the University. Meet student support staff and find out about all the services offered on campus!
Student Support Coffee & Chat Drop-in
Date: Wednesday, 10 September
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Fraser Building, Level 3
Drop into the Fraser Building for some tea or coffee! Chat to some of our student support colleagues and meet other international students.
International Student Ceilidh
Date: Wednesday, 10 September
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Bute Hall
What is a ceilidh? Ceilidh is Scots Gaelic for party and that is exactly what it is: a ceilidh (kay-lee) is a traditional Scottish dance. A ceilidh is a great way to meet new people & it is always great fun. You don't need to worry if you don't know how to do the dances- our awesome band will be there to give you instructions. Come along & give it a go!
Confucius Event: Chinese Cultural Workshop
Date: Thursday, 11 September
Time: 14:30-16:30
Location: Fraser Building level 4
All are welcome to join us for a fun workshop session exploring Chinese culture through craft activities, tea and conversation.
Learn To Play Pool
Date: Thursday, 11 September
Time: 14:30-16:00
Location: Glasgow University Union Billiards Hall
Pool (also known as billiards) and snooker are popular games in the UK. Come learn how to play and meet other new students. No experience necessary!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Friday, 12 September
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Friday, 12 September
Time: 13:00-14:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
International Student Picnic (“Taste of Home”)
Date: Friday, 12 September
Time: 11:30-13:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Drop by with your lunch to meet support staff from Student Services, Blankets provided – Weather dependent!
International Student Yoga In The Cloisters
Date: Friday, 12 September
Time: 13:00-14:00
Location: Cloisters
Join us for a peaceful yoga session in the beautiful historic Cloisters. This gentle, inclusive class is perfect for new students looking to unwind, connect with others, and find a moment of calm amidst university life. No experience necessary - all levels welcome!
Partick Thistle Inaugural Match - Partick Thistle v Airdrieonians
Date: Friday, 12 September
Time: TBC
Location: The Wyre Stadium at Firhill
Join us to support our local team Partick Thistle Football club at their home stadium The Wyre Stadium at Firhill!
£10 instead of £18 using Promo Code GU8OFF, select 'Jackie Husband - Home' then 'Concession' ticket option
Walking Tours in Glasgow - Glasgow City Centre Tour
Date: Saturday, 13 September
Time: 11:00-12:30
Get your bearings and explore Glasgow’s city centre on foot with a local, expert guide!
Walking Tours in Glasgow - Glasgow Street Art Tour
Date: Saturday, 13 September
Time: 14:00-15:30
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour.
Walking tours in Glasgow - Glasgow City Centre Tour
Date: Sunday, 14 September
Time: 11:00-12:30
Get your bearings and explore Glasgow’s city centre on foot with a local, expert guide!
Walking Tours in Glasgow - Glasgow Street Art Tour
Date: Sunday, 14 September
Time: 14:00-15:30
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour.
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Monday, 15 September
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Sisters Together - Macrame bracelets and games
Date: Monday, 15 September
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: University Chapel
Sisters Together is a group at UofG where you can meet other women students to make inter-cultural connections and friendships. At this session, you can explore making bracelets. Prefer not to make bracelets? There will also be big games (think big jenga)!
A Taste of Gaelic Language and Culture Session
Date: Monday, 15 September
Time: 13:00-14:00
Location: Fraser building level 4
In this informal and informative session, participants will learn more about Gaelic language and culture through a variety of interactive activities delivered by Gaelic speaker.
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Monday, 15 September
Time: 13:00-14:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Tuesday, 16 September
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Mackintosh House Tour at The Hunterian
Date: Tuesday, 16 September
Time: 12:00pm
Location: The Mackintosh House
Join us for a guided tour and explore the fascinating story of the artists, their house and the Mackintosh collection!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Tuesday, 16 September
Time: 13:00-14:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Learn To Play Pool
Date: Tuesday, 16 September
Time: 14:30-16:00
Location: Glasgow University Union Billiards Hall
Pool (also known as billiards) and snooker are popular games in the UK. Come learn how to play and meet other new students. No experience necessary!
Walking In Scotland Information Session
Date: Tuesday, 16 September
Time: 15:30-16:30
Location: Fraser building level 4
Find out about the benefits of walking in the beautiful Scottish countryside!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Wednesday. 17 September
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Ubiquitous Trip- A taste of Scotland
Date: Wednesday, 17 September
Time: 11:30-13:30
The Ubiquitous Chip, located on Ashton Lane was established in January 1971. Discover the history, artwork and a taste of Scottish cuisine with the dedicated chefs and staff.
Partick Thistle Wyre Stadium Tour
Date: Wednesday, 17 September
Time: 14:00-16:00
Join us for a tour of Wyre Stadium at Firhill, home of local football team Partick Thistle since 1909!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Wednesday, 17 September
Time: 13:00-14:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
International Cafe
Date: Wednesday, 17 September
Time: 16:00-18:00
Location: To be confirmed
Drop in, make some friends and play some fun games! Discover more about Scottish culture while having a chance to share some of your culture with us!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Thursday, 18 September
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Dharmic Places of Worship - Chaplaincy
Date: Thursday, 18 September
Time: 10.30-12.30
Location: Meeting at main gate
Interested in seeing the diversity of Glasgow firsthand? Join us for a tour of the nearby Sikh Gurdwara (Temple) to learn more about the Sikh religion and experience 'langar', a FREE vegetarian lunch!
Look Club in the Hunterian Art Gallery
Date: Thursday, 18 September
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Location: Hunterian Art Gallery
At Look Club, we'll explore artworks together, starting from scratch with no prior knowledge or historical context. There are no right or wrong answers, only opinions and perspectives. Enjoy this unique session to think deeply and share a space for listening. Come along and meet new people, increase your own sense of confidence and take time to be culturally curious!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Thursday, 18 September
Time: 13:00-14:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Friday, 19 September
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Self guided tour: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Date: Friday, 19 September
Time: 11:00-13:00
Location: Meeting outside Fraser Building
Explore one of Europe's most visited museums at your own pace! Kelvingrove's diverse collection spans art, natural history, and cultural artifacts - from Salvador Dalí's Christ of Saint John of the Cross to a real Spitfire hanging from the ceiling.
Night at the Museum - Student social in Hunterian Museum
Date: Friday, 19 September
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Hunterian museum
Join us for an exclusive after-hours evening at the museum — a rare chance to explore our collections when the doors are closed to the public. Enjoy a relaxing night of activities, including tours, crafts and music! Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Friday, 19 September
Time: 13:00-14:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Doors Open Day - Behind the scenes centenary tours Kelvin Hall
Date: Saturday, 20 September
Time: 10:00-16:00
Celebrate the National Library of Scotland’s centenary with a free ‘behind the scenes’ tour of Scotland’s moving image and sound archive as part of Doors Open Day.
Walking tours in Glasgow - Glasgow City Centre Tour
Date: Saturday, 20 September
Time: 11:00-12:30
Get your bearings and explore Glasgow’s city centre on foot with a local, expert guide!
Walking Tours in Glasgow - Glasgow Street Art Tour
Date: Saturday, 20 September
Time: 14:00-15:30
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour.
Walking tours in Glasgow - Glasgow City Centre Tour
Date: Sunday, 21 September
Time: 11:00-12:30
Get your bearings and explore Glasgow’s city centre on foot with a local, expert guide!
Walking Tours in Glasgow - Glasgow Street Art Tour
Date: Sunday, 21 September
Time: 14:00-15:30
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour.
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Monday, 22 September
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
International Student Picnic (“Taste of Home”)
Date: Monday, 22 September
Time: 12:00-14:00
Location: Meeting outside the Fraser Building
Drop by with your lunch to meet support staff from Student Services, Blankets provided – Weather dependent!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Monday, 22 September
Time: 13:00-14:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Tuesday, 23 September
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Mindfulness with Amy Copsey
Date: Tuesday, 23 September
Time: 10:00-11:00
Location: Fraser building, level 4
Take a break from the demands of university life and join us for a gentle mindfulness session. Learn simple breathing techniques, guided meditation, and stress-reduction practices that you can use anywhere.
No prior experience needed!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Tuesday, 23 September
Time: 13:00-14:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Wednesday, 24 September
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!
Faith On Campus Walking Tour - Chaplaincy
Date: Wednesday, 24 September
Time: 12:00-14:00
Location: Meeting outside Main Gate
Open to students of all faiths (or none). The University Chaplain and student leaders of campus faith societies will give you a tour of places of worship, reflection and prayer on campus before meeting back at the Chaplaincy to eat FREE PIZZA!
Mackintosh House Tour at The Hunterian
Date: Wednesday, 24 September
Time: 12:00pm
Location: The Mackintosh House
Join us for a guided tour and explore the fascinating story of the artists, their house and the Mackintosh collection!
Campus Walking Tour
Date: Wednesday, 24 September
Time: 13:00-14:30
Location: Meet outside the Fraser Building
Join fellow UofG students on a tour of campus and the surrounding areas. Find out everything you need to know about being a student and settling into life in Glasgow - including the best places to study or grab a coffee!