University of Glasgow Welcome 2026

02/10/2026

30/09/2026

Black History Month starts here 🙌

Join on Friday 2nd October at for an evening celebrating African and Caribbean culture, with delicious food, music, and drinks!

Featuring mouthwatering food from and 🍛🍽️

📍 Hunterian Museum & Kelvin Gallery
🕜 7-9pm
🎟️ TICKETED - £3

Tickets are available now via the SRC website and app - come along and celebrate with us!

17/09/2026

MAMMA MIA! Movie night is TONIGHT 💃🎬

Continue the fun of Welcome Week with a night of ABBA, questionable dancing and Mamma Mia! at 8pm in Hunter Halls 💙

‼️ VENUE CHANGE - please note that this will no longer take place at the East Quad due to poor weather. Join us in Hunter Halls in the Main Building.

🎟️ Free entry — just bring yourself (and maybe your best singing voice).

17/09/2026

🎮 MIDWEEK CHECKPOINT: UNLOCKED

Welcome Week is flying by, so let’s see how you’re getting on 👀

☑️ Made it to the Welcome Fair
☑️ Went to the Welcome Ceilidh
☑️ Visited the SRC
☑️ Went to the Volunteering Festival
☑️ Explored campus
☑️ Picked up an SRC Goodie Bag

And if you’re only just getting started — there’s still plenty more to unlock. We still have the rest of the week filled with plenty more events an socials to check off your game plan 👾

How many side quests have you completed so far? 🎯

13/09/2026

Not sure where to start with Welcome? 👋
 
Whether you want to meet new people, explore campus, get involved, find your community or just take things at your own pace, Find Your Welcome is here to help.
 
We’ve grouped events by what you’re looking for, so it’s easier to find something that feels right for you.
 
✨ Find Your Welcome: https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/uofgwelcome/find-your-welcome



Want to meet some new people? 💬
 
Put yourself out there with a quiz, mixer, pottery painting or a very important question: are you smarter than a 10-year-old?
 
Find your next chance to say hello 👇
https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/uofgwelcome/find-your-welcome/ -people

Looking to find your people? 🫶
 
Meet students with shared communities, cultures and experiences at events ranging from board games and brunches to teas from around the world.
 
Find a space for you 👇
https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/uofgwelcome/find-your-welcome/ -community

Want to see what’s happening around campus? 👀
 
From houseplants and posters to the Welcome Address and a pizza + chat with your SRC, there’s plenty to explore during Welcome.
 
✨ Find Your Welcome: https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/uofgwelcome/find-your-welcome/ -discover

Ready to get involved? 🙌
 
Discover clubs, societies, volunteering and loads of other ways to become part of life at Glasgow.
 
There’s much more to university than your degree. Find your way to get involved 👇
https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/uofgwelcome/find-your-welcome/ -involved

Looking for something fun, chilled or just a good break from everything else? 😌
 
From crafts and live music to films, games and creative activities, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Welcome without overthinking it.
 
Find something that sounds good 👇
https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/uofgwelcome/find-your-welcome/ -fun

Not sure how much time you’ll have for Welcome? There’s still plenty you can fit in! ⏰
 
From quick crafts and vintage finds to volunteering and student support, you can find something that works around your day.
 
✨ Find Your Welcome: https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/uofgwelcome/find-your-welcome/ -on-time

Bringing children

13/09/2026

Help make your Welcome Week a little bit greener! 🌱

From making sure you recycle to using public transport, there are plenty of ways to make a difference and help make Welcome Week more sustainable.

Swipe to find out some of our top tips! ♻️

12/09/2026

🎮 Your Welcome Week side quest starts here…

How many can you tick off? 👀

From grabbing an SRC tote bag to going to an event solo, complete your Welcome Week Side Quest Bingo and see if you can get a full house! 🏆

Save this, get out there and start ticking them off ✅

10/09/2026

IT’S TOMORROW 👀💙💛

Welcome Week officially starts tomorrow! 🎉 Get ready for a week of meeting new people, exciting events, getting involved and settling into life at UofG.

Whether you’re feeling excited, nervous or a bit of both — we’re with you. 🫶

See you tomorrow, Glasgow 👋

09/09/2026

Welcome Week is about to get BUSY 👀📚 Save this cheat sheet for everything you need to know before the chaos begins!

From finding your way around campus to knowing when to take a break, we’ve got you covered 💙

📌 Save this post for later — your future self will thank you!

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04/09/2026

🎬💃 CALLING ALL SUPER TROUPERS 💃🎬

Grab your blankets, snacks and your best singalong voice because we’re bringing Mamma Mia! to the Quad for an outdoor movie night! 🌙🍿

Join us on Thursday 17 September, 8–11pm in the Main Building: East Quad for a feel-good evening of ABBA and Dancing Queen energy. 💙

Student parent? Feel free to bring the family! (it’s a PG 😊)

It’s completely FREE and there’s no ticket needed — but capacity is limited, so get there early to make sure you get a spot! 👀

📅 Thursday 17 September
⏰ 8–11pm
📍 Main Building: East Quad
🎟️ Free entry | No booking required

Who’s ready to say thank you for the music? 🎶✨