Summer Residential 2025
Application Deadline: Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 5.00pm
Summer Residential Start Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025
Summer Residential | University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone holding an offer to an undergraduate degree programme at the Unversity of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus. This Summer Residential is a three-day on-campus event from 14th - 16th May 2025 in the town of Dumfries. Accommodation provided for those who need; priority is given to those joining us from outside of the region but all are welcome to apply for a room.
Who is this Summer Residential for?
This Summer Residential is for anyone who intends on joining the University of Glasgow's Dumfries Campus as part of either the Environmental Science & Sustainability, Primary Education with Teaching Qualification, or Global Sustainable Development programmes. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore Dumfries and the Campus, and meet fellow students in your classes for September 2025.
Please note that you do not have to have accepted your offer to attend this Summer Residential. You may hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer.
What does it cost?
This Summer Residential is free. It includes accommodation and meals; there is no cost for this to you. The only thing we expect our applicants to arrange themselves is transport to Dumfries, arriving by 11am on Wednesday 14th May, and transport back home from Dumfries, returning from 1.30pm on Friday 16th May.
Accommodation
Accommodation is allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis and is arranged for you by the University of Glasgow. Spaces for accommodation are limited so please apply as soon as possible to secure your place. The University will arrange transport between your accommodation and the Campus each day.
Programme Structure
The Summer Residential runs from Wednesday 14th May to Friday 16th May 2025.
The programme includes:
- An introduction to university-level study in a supportive, friendly environment, with opportunities to ask questions and meet staff and students
- Experience of academic writing, study skills, lectures and seminars
- Field trip with our Environmental Science and Sustainabilty team
- Outdoor learning experience with our Primary Education team
- Research trip with our Global Sustainable Development team
- An introduction to important research being conducted at our campus, and its relevance to you as future students on these programmes
- Social activities and opportunties to meet Student Ambassadors, and build relationships with other students
- Tour the campus and find out more about the facilities we have here
Entry Requirements
All applications are considered on an individual basis. Applicants are expected to hold a current offer for joining the University of Glasgow in September 2025 on one of our undergraduate programmes.
How to apply
General Enquiries can be made to:
+44 (0) 1387 702001
General Enquiries can be made to: dumfries-comms@glasgow.ac.uk
See the links below to find out more about our Undergraduate programmes, and life at Dumfries Campus:
- Environmental Science & Sustainability
- Global Sustainable Development
- Primary Education with Teaching Qualification
- Studying in Dumfries
Summer School Structure and Schedule
The below is a proposed schedule for information only and is subject to change or amendment.
Wednesday 14th May 2025
11.30 - 13.00: Welcome Brunch and Tour with Student Ambassadors
We will begin by introducing the course leaders and welcoming you to the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability. You'll have the chance to settle in to Campus life and start getting to know your potential future classmates over a bite to eat. This informal session will include a tour of Rutherford McCowan, Maxwell House, and the Library led by our team of friendly Student Ambassadors. Our Student Ambassadors are all current students who are knowledgeable about the campus and all that university life in Dumfries has to offer. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the campus, our School and its programmes, and see the facilities on campus including the Student Hub, Science Lab, and Gym.
13.30 - 16.00: Environmental Science Fieldwork
With Dr Natalie Welden, one of our Programme Directors for the BSc Environmental Science & Sutainability programme. More details will be available in due course. Please do be prepared with waterproof clothing and practical footwear - we will be outside whatever the weather!
16.30 - 18.00: BBQ and Games
A chance to relax and spend some time once again getting to know your potential future classmates, Student Ambassadors, and lecturers. As with everything scheduled throuhgout this residential, this is free of charge to our staff and students - just let us know in your application form of any dietary requirements!
Thursday 15th May 2025
08.30 - 09.30: Breakfast and Travel to Campus
Breakfast will be provided for you at the hotel, and our Campus Mini-Bus will collect you in the morning to bring you to the Rutherford McCowan Building.
10.00 - 12.30: Primary Education Fieldwork
With Sarah Stevenson, one of our Programme Directors for the MA Primary Education with Teaching Qualification programme. More details will be available in due course. Again, please be prepared with waterproof clothing and practical footwear - we will be outside whatever the weather!
12.30 - 13.30: Lunch on Campus
We will provide you with lunch at the Campus - spend some time experiencing campus life with your classmates and Student Ambassadors!
13.30 - 16.00: Global Sustainable Development Fieldwork
With Dr Alistair Hunter, Programme Director for the MA Global Sustainable Development programme, and Dr Nwamaka Okeke-Ogbuafor, lecturer on the programme. More details will be available in due course.
16.00 - 17.00: Rest at Hotel
Some time to relax before our evening activities!
17.30 - Onwards: Dinner in Dumfries
Spend some time with staff and current students, where you'll join us for dinner in the town of Dumfries. Again, there will be no charge for you - please just let us know of any dietary requirements in your application form.
Friday 16th May 2025
08.30 - 09.30: Breakfast and Travel to Campus
Breakfast will be provided for you at the hotel, and our Campus Mini-Bus will collect you in the morning to bring you to the Rutherford McCowan Building.
10.00 - 11.30: Classroom Lecture Session
With Dr Alistair Hunter and Dr Nwamaka Okeke-Ogbuafor. More details will be available in due course.
11.30 - 12.00: Break
Take a break and spend some time exploring the Campus!
12.00 - 13.00: Preparing for University: Questions, Reflections