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.

School of Chemistry Alchemists club logo

University of Glasgow Alchemists club

All members of the School are eligible to join the University of Glasgow Alchemists club. The club organises regular social events including:

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

Details for these events are circulated by email and on Twitter.

Students playing basketball in the gym

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
A group of students upstairs in the James McCune Smith Building

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.