Mind Your Mate
The overall objective of our programme is to help participants develop basic suicide prevention skills. It explains the boundaries that keep everyone safe. Topics covered include myths & facts around suicide; emotional resilience and depression; depression and suicide risk; and safely helping someone using the Look, Listen, and Link model. Find out more.
Mind yourself
You can improve your mental health by changing four things: learn how to feel happier more often, discover how to feel better about yourself, feel more connected to other people in your life, and become more resilient when things become stressful. Our Mind Yourself programme was developed to help participants develop flourishing mental health. Topics covered include understanding the mental health spectrum; habits and skills of mentally healthy people; and emotional resilience. Find out more.
Let’s Talk: Online GBV Module
Course Length: Approx. 45mins
This online Moodle course was developed in partnership with Rape Crisis to help provide a greater awareness and understanding of consent, bystander intervention, and the signs to look out for.
Let’s Talk about Sexual Violence
This workshop explores issues around sexual consent, reflecting on societal messages about sex and how this might impact our understanding of consent. The aim of the programme is to help participants gain a better sense of what consent is and discuss how to have clear communication around consent. The workshops also discuss several scenarios of potential consent violations and how we might understand these experiences. Find out more.
Battle of the Bands - 17 October
If you are into music gigs, this showcase of student bands is the one for you. This will also be followed by Indie-Rock HIVE to top the evening off!
Community Meal by Friends of the GUU - 22 October
Supported by the Friends of the GUU (FOGUU), this event offers a free dinner and dessert to the first 150 people through the door.
Explorathon @ Glasgow Doors Open Day - 21 & 22 September
From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, discover the inspiring research happening on your doorstep. Part of the Scotland-wide 'Explorathon' festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open Days. Free for all.
ACS Afro-Beats Well - 24 October
As part of Black History Month, the GUU is partnering with the Afro-Caribbean Society (ACS) to put on the evening's music!
Show Debate - 18 October
‘This House Believes That AI Does More Harm Than Good’.
With speakers from campus and beyond, head down to the GUU Debates Chamber for 7pm to dive into the murky and uncharted world of AI development. Check out @guudebating to find out more.
Women On The Rocks - 24 August 2024 - 14 April 2025
This display explores some of the stories and scientific achievements of some of the pioneering women in Scottish geology, and their contributions to The Hunterian's collections. 'Women on the Rocks' is co-produced by The Hunterian and members of the Geo Natter research group.
Intellectual Property Webinar - 6 November
Graham Forrest will explore freedom to operate.
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Intellectual Property Webinar - 4 December
Nathan Zhang will discuss prior art searching and its role in generating impact.
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Intellectual Property Webinar - 8 January
Niles Beadman will discuss IP discovery and capture.
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IP Webinar - 5 February
Sean Jauss will discuss ensuring the safety of your IP.
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Intellectual Property Webinar - 2 April 2025
Eleanor Maciver will explain what is a commercially driven IP strategy.
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Halloween HIVE - 31 October
GUU's Halloween is an all day spectacular that you do not want to miss... More information to follow @guunion on Instagram.
Taylor Swift HIVE - 07 October
Drop everything now! LONG STORY SHORT , Taylor Swift HIVE is back! This is a theme that never goes out of STYLE. Are you… READY FOR IT?
The Hunterian Virtual Exhibitions
Explore the Hunterian from home with a selection of virtual exhibitions. Find out more.
Glasgow Student Events Listings
From pub quizzes to panel discussions; volunteering opportunities to award ceremonies; society events to student elections - the Glasgow Student Events portal hosts all events run by the Students Representative Council (SRC) and their many services and affiliated clubs, societies and student media groups.
Whether you're on campus and looking for ways to get involved, or just wanting to dip in to some online activities: we have something for all students - from first years to postgrads and everyone in-between.
Student Counselling Masterclass
Students can register online for appointments with the counselling service & join Masterclasses to gain practical skills for managing mental health.