School of Chemistry

Chemistry student life

The University of Glasgow is a very social university, and students are strongly encouraged to join clubs across the University and take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness facilities on campus. Most chemistry students also join the Alchemists Club, established in 1918.

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University of Glasgow Alchemists club

All members of the School are eligible to join the University of Glasgow Alchemists club

  • Pub quizzes
  • 'Hallowine'
  • Christmas jumper parties
  • An annual WESTChem ball
  • A Burns supper

Clubs and Societies at the University

With support from the Students’ Representative Council, students can get involved in over 200 clubs and societies covering everything from academic interests and activism to arts, culture, sports, and hobbies.

Students' Representatives Council website

Students standuing in a row with equipment for their specific sport club, with the University tower in the background.

Sport at the University of Glasgow

Students and staff of the School can access the University's newly refurbished Stevenson building and join the extensive UofG Sport facilities at a discounted rate. Membership includes access to fitness suites, a swimming pool, group exercise classes, indoor sports courts, and over 50 student sports clubs.

Clubs and Societies at the University

The Students' Representative Council provides support to over 200 clubs and societies at the University, grouped into the following categories:

  • Academic
  • Arts and music
  • Charity and fundraising
  • Crafts and hobbies
  • Environment and nature
  • Faith
  • Fiction and fantasy
  • Food and drink
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Languages and culture
  • Media and broadcasting
  • Political and activism
  • Skills and employability
  • Technology and gaming

Visit the Students' Representatives Council website to find out more and learn how to join.

Students standing in a row with equipment for their specific sport club, with the University tower in the background.

Sport at the University of Glasgow

Students and staff of the School are eligible to join the University's sports facilities at a discounted rate. These are located within the newly-refurbished Stevenson building.

UofG Sport membership includes:

  • Over 350 group exercise classes every month
  • REVOLVE indoor cycling studio
  • Pulse cardio suite
  • PowerPlay strength suite
  • 25m swimming pool
  • Sauna & steam room
  • Drop-in sport sessions
  • Squash courts & sports halls
  • Over 50 sports clubs