Residence Life Events

The Residence Life team are excited to host the following events during the first semester, which are open to students living in Queen Margaret Residences, Winton Drive, and Lister House:

September events

 

Welcome walk: local area and supermarkets

• Saturday 9th September, 12pm to 1pm
• Outside Queen Margaret Residences Reception
• Learn about the local area and the route to nearby shops and supermarkets.

Welcome game night

• Saturday 9th September, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Break the ice with your new neighbours with our collection of board games, video games, table tennis, table football, and pool.

Welcome walk: Botanic gardens and campus

• Sunday 10th September, 12pm to 1pm
• Outside Queen Margaret Residences Reception
• Take in the sights on a scenic walk through the Botanic Gardens and learn the route to the university campus.

Welcome social

• Thursday 14th September, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Get introduced to the 2023-24 Queen Margaret and Lister House community at this speed friending social.

Welcome talk

• Wednesday 13th September, 10am to 11am
• James McCune Smith Learning Hub, JMS 438 (on campus)
• An essential induction session with important information to help you get the most out of your stay in halls.
• Confirm your attendance by filling in this form.

Welcome movie night

• Sunday 17th September, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Relax, enjoy some tasty cinema snacks, and unwind with a film themed around going away to university.

Craft Club: pottery painting

• Thursday 21st September, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Get creative and paint a pottery masterpiece to brighten up your room.

 

October events

 

Workshop: budgeting and student discounts

• Sunday 1st October, 7pm to 8pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Create a budget and learn how to make your money go further, including ways to save as a student.

Game night

• Saturday 7th October, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• An evening of fun and friendly competition with our collection of board games, video games, table tennis, table football, and pool.

Social: around the world potluck

• Saturday 14th October, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Bring along a dish of food to share from your home country or favourite cuisine and enjoy delicious new foods from around the world prepared by other students of the hall.

Craft Club: pumpkin carving

• Saturday 21st October, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Get into the spirit of spooky season by carving a pumpkin for Halloween. There will be carving tools at the event, plus LED candles for you to safely light up your lantern.
• Sign up required: book for free

Reslife Adventure: Edinburgh City and Edinburgh Dungeon

• Sunday 29th October, 9am to 4:30pm (approx)
• Pick up point: Main Gates, University Avenue
• Tickets: Edinburgh City & Dungeon 
• Price: £35
• Booking link
• Tickets: Edinburgh City only
• Price: £25
• Booking link
• Booking deadline: Friday 6th October
• Spend the day in our nation's enchanting capital city where you can explore the medieval Old Town, the Royal Mile, and other gems. You can also visit the National Museum of Scotland or spend the day checking out the wealth of shops and restaurants on offer.
  With Halloween approaching, you also have the option to add on a spooky underground journey through the city's darkest history at Edinburgh Dungeon, featuring live actors, theatrical sets, and thrilling rides.

November events

 

Workshop: presentations with Canva

• Wednesday 1st November, 7pm to 8pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Level up your presentations and visual projects with Canva, a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Bring a laptop or tablet and create an eye-catching and professional looking design, all while gaining tips for developing your presenting skills.

Game night: escape room challenge

• Tuesday 7th November, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Challenge yourself with an epic escape room-style game and see if you can beat the clock and your neighbours!

Social: quiz night

• Tuesday 14th November, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Test your knowledge and quick thinking at our quiz night, where prizes and bragging rights await the smartest minds!

Craft Club: Bob Ross painting

• Tuesday 21st November, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Channel your inner artist and try to keep up with a Bob Ross Painting tutorial for a night of happy little trees and creative bliss!
• Booking link

Reslife Adventure: Stirling Castle

• Sunday 26th November, 9am to 4:30pm (approx)
• Pick up point: Main Gates, University Avenue
• Tickets: £35
• Booking deadline: Friday 10th November
• Booking link
  
  
• Step back in time to the royal court of Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's most historically and architecturally significant sites.

December events

 

Workshop: mindfulness and relaxation

• Friday 1st December, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• Take some time out from deadlines to relax with a guided meditation session and a selection of calming teas and refreshments.

Reslife Adventure: Edinburgh Christmas Market

• Sunday 3rd December, 9am to 4:30pm (approx)
• Pick up point: Main Gates, University Avenue
• Tickets: £25
• Booking deadline: Friday 17th November
• Booking link
  
  
• Experience the enchantment of Edinburgh's Christmas Market, where festive magic comes to life with twinkling lights, delicious treats, fun carnival rides, ice skating, and unique gifts!

Game night: inter-halls table tennis tournament

• Postponed until semester 2
• Murano Street Student Village
• Can you take home the trophy for QMR or Lister House? Enter our first annual inter-halls table tennis tournament and represent the residence against the other UofG halls! If you'd like to take part, contact QMR-Lister-RL@glasgow.ac.uk. 

Reslife Adventure: Edinburgh Christmas Market

• Sunday 10th December, 9am to 4:30pm (approx)
• Pick up point: Main Gates, University Avenue
• Tickets: £25
• Booking deadline: Friday 24th November
• Booking link
  
  
• Experience the enchantment of Edinburgh's Christmas Market, where festive magic comes to life with twinkling lights, delicious treats, fun carnival rides, ice skating, and unique gifts!

Social: cosy festive movie night

• Thursday 14th December, 7pm to 9pm
• Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
• We're rounding off the semester with a comfy, cosy movie night. Bring your warmest hoodie or fuzziest blanket and enjoy hot chocolate and a festive film.

Looking for more information?

General information about events and trips can be found on our Residence Life Events page.

The Residence Life team at your hall can answer questions about on-site events and can offer support if you're facing barriers to attending an event, such as feeling nervous.

If you have a question about a specific Residence Life Adventure or you're having issues with booking a trip, please email reslife-adventures@glasgow.ac.uk.

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First published: 1 September 2023