Student Welcome For New International Students starting in January 2025 (subject to change and more details coming soon)
Please note all times are in UK time
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Venue |
Event |
How to Book |
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Saturday 4 January
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11:00 - 12:30 |
Glasgow City Centre |
Glasgow Street Art Tour On this 1.5 hour walk there’s no cathedrals, grand buildings or monuments, you will experience the real Glasgow. You’ll meander down alleys and under bridges to uncover some of the city’s most beautiful pieces of art that are taking over the walls by storm. All with a local, expert guide. |
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Saturday 4 January
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14:00-15:30 |
Glasgow City Centre |
History Walking Tour Get your bearings and discover Glasgow through a 'weegie's' eyes, with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Glasgow into the vibrant place you see today. |
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Sunday 5 January
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11:00 - 12:30 |
Glasgow City Centre |
Glasgow Street Art Tour On this 1.5 hour walk there’s no cathedrals, grand buildings or monuments, you will experience the real Glasgow. You’ll meander down alleys and under bridges to uncover some of the city’s most beautiful pieces of art that are taking over the walls by storm. All with a local, expert guide. |
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Sunday 5 January
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14:00 - 15:30 |
Glasgow City Centre |
History Walking Tour Get your bearings and discover Glasgow through a 'weegie's' eyes, with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Glasgow into the vibrant place you see today. |
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Monday 6 January
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13:00 - 14:30 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 2 |
Campus Walking Tour Our amazing Welcome Team will guide a small group around our beautiful Main Campus, showing you all that the UofG campus has to offer. |
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Tueaday 7 January
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10:00 - 11:30 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 2 |
Campus Walking Tour Our amazing Welcome Team will guide a small group around our beautiful Main Campus, showing you all that the UofG campus has to offer. |
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Tuesday 7 January
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10:00- 12:00 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 2 |
Kelvingrove Museum Tour Come discover the wonders of the Kelvingrove Museum, a beautiful museum located near campus. |
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Tuesday 7 January
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12:00 - 14:00 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 4 |
Indoor Picnic Bring you own lunch and if you like you can also bring a dish from your home country to share with others while you meet the International Student Support team and new other new students. Tea and coffee will be provided. |
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Tuesday 7 January
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13:00 - 14:30 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 2 |
Campus Walking Tour Our amazing Welcome Team will guide a small group around our beautiful Main Campus, showing you all that the UofG campus has to offer. |
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Wednesday 8 January
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13:00 - 14:30 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 2 |
Campus Walking Tour Our amazing Welcome Team will guide a small group around our beautiful Main Campus, showing you all that the UofG campus has to offer. |
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Wednesday 8 January
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15:00 - 16:30 |
James McCune Smith Building Room 438 Saltire Lecture Theatre |
Welcome to ISS Induction +Human Bingo Our International Student Induction is designed to help you settle into life in the UK and at the University. After the talk, we'll be playing Human Bingo where you'll have the chance to meet other students and win prizes. |
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Wednesday 8 January
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18:00 - 20:00 |
UofG Bute Hall |
Scottish Ceilidh Dance Join us and meet fellow international students for a fun evening of traditional Scottish dancing. |
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Thursday 9 January
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10:00-11:30 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 2 |
Campus Walking Tour Our amazing Welcome Team will guide a small group around our beautiful Main Campus, showing you all that the UofG campus has to offer. |
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Thursday 9 January
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10.00 - 12.00 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Fraser Building Level 4 |
Coffee and Chat Drop-In Come along and meet the International Student Support team and other new students over a cuppa. Ask us any questions you have! |
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Thursday 9 January
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12:00 - 13:00 |
Online: Zoom |
Hogmanay and The Old New Year: Scottish Traditions in 2025 Scots love a party, and New Year is probably the biggest party of the year in Scotland, in fact, it's so much fun we do it twice! Join us to find out more about some of our traditional celebrations and discover how you can get involved with the Old New Year of 2025. |
DETAILS COMING SOON |
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Thursday 9 January
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13:00 - 14:30 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 2 |
Campus Walking Tour Our amazing Welcome Team will guide a small group around our beautiful Main Campus, showing you all that the UofG campus has to offer. |
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Thursday 9 January
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14:00 - 15:00 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Fraser Building Level 4 |
Walking in Scotland Join our advisers as they talk you through the benefits and how-to's of walking in the beautiful Scottish countryside! |
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Friday 10 January
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10:00 - 11:30 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 2 |
Campus Walking Tour Our amazing Welcome Team will guide a small group around our beautiful Main Campus, showing you all that the UofG campus has to offer. |
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Friday 10 January |
12:00 - 14:00 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside the Main Gate
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Faith on Campus Walking Tour 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! |
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Saturday 11 January
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11.00-12.30 |
Glasgow City Centre |
Glasgow Street Art Tour On this 1.5 hour walk there’s no cathedrals, grand buildings or monuments, you will experience the real Glasgow. You’ll meander down alleys and under bridges to uncover some of the city’s most beautiful pieces of art that are taking over the walls by storm. All with a local, expert guide. |
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Saturday 11 January |
14:00-15:30 |
Glasgow City Centre
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History Walking Tour Get your bearings and discover Glasgow through a 'weegie's' eyes, with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Glasgow into the vibrant place you see today. |
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Sunday 12 January
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11:00-12:30 | Glasgow City Centre |
Glasgow Street Art Tour On this 1.5 hour walk there’s no cathedrals, grand buildings or monuments, you will experience the real Glasgow. You’ll meander down alleys and under bridges to uncover some of the city’s most beautiful pieces of art that are taking over the walls by storm. All with a local, expert guide. |
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Sunday 12 January |
14:00 – 15:30 |
Glasgow City Centre |
History Walking Tour Get your bearings and discover Glasgow through a 'weegie's' eyes, with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Glasgow into the vibrant place you see today. |
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Monday 13 January
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16:00-17:30 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Fraser Building Level 4 |
International Café Make Friends, Discover Scotland and International Student Hangout. 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! |
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Tuesday 14 January
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15.00 - 16.30 |
GUU Billiards hall, Top floor of the union |
Learn to play Pool Pool (also known as billiards) is a popular game in the UK. Come and learn how to play and meet other new students. No experience necessary. |