Dumfries Campus
Date: Thursday 15 January 2026
Time: 11:30 - 13:30
Venue: Foyer of Rutherford McCowan
Category: Student events, Community events

Pets as Therapy is back to help us start the new term on a positive note! These friendly, trained animals bring comfort, calm, and a little extra joy to campus life. Spending time with them is a great way to ease stress, boost wellbeing, and connect with others. If you’ve met them before, you know how much happiness they bring so don’t miss the chance to say hello again!

More information


A group of students sitting together in a study pod with laptops and books

Welcome Week and Freshers

Our Welcome Week and Freshers Events are from Monday 15th September to Friday 19th September 2025 - and we can't wait to welcome you! You will find our full schedule of events for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students here. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Student Experience Team. For information on Registration and Enrolment for new students, please visit our Registration Webpages

Students enjoying a coffee in the Gilchrist postgraduate club

Clubs and Organisations

There are a variety of exciting clubs and organisations you can join within Dumfries and Galloway. Find out more here

700x300

Gym and Sports Facilities

We work in partnership with UWS and Dumfries and Galloway College to provide a series of sports events and activities each week. These are held at the Dumfries and Galloway College Sports Halls, just a 2 minute walk from the Rutherford McCowan Building on campus.

For more information about what's on and the weekly timetable, please visit: DG Active Campus Social Media