September 2024 Welcome Events -*Schedule subject to change
Please note all times are in UK time
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Date |
Time |
Venue |
Event |
How to Book |
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Wednesday 11 September
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10:00 - 12:00 |
Advanced Research Centre (ARC) Studio 2 |
Coffee & Chat Drop-in Come along and meet the International Student Support team! Ask us any questions you have! |
COMING SOON! |
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Thursday 12 September
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18:00 - 21:00 |
Kelvin Gallery |
Scottish Ceilidh Dance Join us and meet fellow international students for a fun evening of traditional Scottish dances, snacks, and a fabulous, fun night out. There will be a cash bar. |
COMING SOON! |
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Friday 13 September
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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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Friday 13 September
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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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Saturday 14 September
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11:00 - 12:30 |
Glasgow City Centre |
History Walking City 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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Saturday 14 September
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14:00 - 15:30 |
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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Sunday 15 September
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11:00 - 12:30 |
Glasgow City Centre |
History Walking City 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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Sunday 15 September
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14:00 - 15:30 |
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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Monday 16 September
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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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Monday 16 September
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14:00 - 15:00 |
Online: Zoom |
Welcome - ISS induction Our International Student Induction is designed to help you settle into life in the UK and at the University. This is for any students who are unable to attend our in-person event tomorrow. |
COMING SOON! |
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Tuesday 17 September
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10:00 - 12:00 |
James Mccune Smith Building room 438 Saltire Lecture Theatre |
Welcome - ISS Induction Our International Student Induction is designed to help you settle into life in the UK and at the University. |
COMING SOON! |
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Tuesday 17 September |
12:00 - 13:00 |
Fraser Building Level 4
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Walking in Scotland Join our advisers as they talk you through the benefits of walking in the beautiful Scottish countryside! |
COMING SOON! |
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Tuesday 17 September |
14:00-15:30 |
Fraser Building Level 4
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UofG Gàidhlig; Blasad air Cànan agus Cultar na Gàidhlig // A taste of Gaelic Language and Culture. In this informal and informative session, participants will learn more about Gaelic language and culture through a variety of interactive activities delivered by Gaelic speakers |
COMING SOON! |
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Tuesday 17 September
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19:00 – 20:00 |
Online Zoom |
Loch Ness and the Highlands Virtual Tour - Gary the Keltic Ginger A tour of places you can see from Glasgow to Loch Ness and back again including: Loch Lomond, Glencoe and the Great Glen including Loch Ness. |
COMING SOON! |
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Wednesday 18 September
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11:30 - 13:30 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 2 |
Ubiquitous Trip The Ubiquitous Chip, located on Ashton Lane was established in January 1971. Discover the history, artwork and a taster of Scottish cuisine with the dedicated chefs and staff. |
COMING SOON! |
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Wednesday 18 September |
13:30 - 15:30 |
Fraser Building Level 4 |
Chinese cultural workshop Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities, including a traditional tea ceremony, take part in an art and calligraphy session, paper crafts and more. |
COMING SOON! |
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Thursday 19 September |
10:00 - 11:30
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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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Thursday 19 September
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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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Friday 20 September
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13:00 - 13:45 |
Outside Fraser Building Level 2 Front Garden / inside TBC weather dependant |
80’s Themed Yoga Beginners Taster Class Tease your hair and grab your leg warmers to meet us on the mat for this fun, 80s pop-themed beginners yoga/stretch class. Prize for best dressed student and staff member! Think, Stranger Things, Goonies, Madonna, Wham! and Ghostbusters. |
COMING SOON! |
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Friday 20 September
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18:00 - 21:00 |
Kelvin Gallery |
Scottish Ceilidh Dance Join us and meet fellow international students for a fun evening of traditional Scottish dances, snacks, and a fabulous, fun night out. There will be a cash bar |
COMING SOON! |
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Saturday 21 September
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11:00 - 12:30 |
Glasgow City Centre |
History Walking City 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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Saturday 21 September |
14:00 - 15:30 |
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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Sunday 22nd September |
08:00 – 17:00
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Depart from University Avenue |
The Keltic Ginger Day Tour – Trossachs The Keltic Ginger is back with another trip, a tour of the Trossachs National Park Gary will talk you through some ancient mythology while guiding you along the forest paths! |
COMING SOON! |
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Sunday 22 September
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11:00 - 12:30 |
Glasgow City Centre |
History Walking City 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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Sunday 22 September
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14:00 - 15:30 |
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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Monday 23 September |
10:00 - 11:30 |
UofG Campus - Meeting Point: Outside Fraser Building Level 2
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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. |
COMING SOON! |
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Monday 23 September
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12:00 – 14:00
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Outside Fraser Building Level 2 Front Garden |
Picnic at the Fraser Building Drop by with your lunch to meet staff from International Student Support, Student Support Officers, Peer Wellbeing Support and library staff. Blankets provided – WEATHER DEPENDANT! |
COMING SOON! |
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Monday 23 September
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15:00 - 16:00 |
Online: Zoom |
Welcome ISS - Induction Our International Student Induction is designed to help you settle into life in the UK and at the University. This is for any students who were unable to attend our in-person event last week. |
COMING SOON! |
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Monday 23 September
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18:00 - 20:00 |
Glasgow University (GUU) Union |
ISS Movie Night - Sunshine on Leith Set to fantastic songs from world-renowned Scottish band The Proclaimers, Sunshine on Leith is both a funny and moving movie about Davy and Ally, two Edinburgh natives returning to their hometown after serving in war-torn countries overseas, who are questioning what ‘home’ really means. Snacks provided. |
COMING SOON! |
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Tuesday 24 September
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19:00 – 20:00 |
Online: Zoom |
Scottish Moments in History: A Virtual Tour through Locations and Stories - Gary the Keltic Ginger Getting to know Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Burns and more! |
COMING SOON! |