Dumfries Campus
Date: Thursday 15 January 2026
Time: 12:00 - 13:30
Venue: Student Hub Rutherford McCowan
Category: Student events

Get ready to race! Join our Student Experience Student Intern for a Mario Kart Tournament in the Student Hub. Challenge your friends, show off your skills, and enjoy the fun atmosphere. While you’re here, check out our brand-new comfy seating in the student hub, perfect for relaxing between races!

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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

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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