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Events in September

Forthcoming Events

Tue 8th September

Jamie's Pantry: 3pm - 5pm; Tiny Changes Space, level 2, Glasgow; Together, we can make sure there’s always enough for tomorrow.

Wed 9th September

Societies Team Drop In: 11am - noon; Strath Union, Glasgow; A chance for society committee members to chat with the Societies Team about issues, ideas or projects you're working on!

Thu 10th September

Campus Tour: 2pm - 3pm; University of Strathclyde: Lord Todd Building, Glasgow

Fri 11th September

Campus Tour: noon - 1pm; University of Strathclyde: Lord Todd Building, Glasgow

Speed Meeting: 3pm - 4pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Freshers Eve: Friday Free-4-All: 7pm - 1am; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Sat 12th September

Returners trip: 12th September midnight - 13th September midnight; Weekend trip for returning members. Two days of kayaking around the Pitlochry area plus some other fun!

Pre-Loved Market: 10am - 3pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Charity Shop Crawl and Visit to Barras Market: 10:15am - 1pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Freshers Festival Glasgow: 11am - 3pm; SEC Campus, Glasgow; freshers

Campus Tour: 2pm - 3pm; University of Strathclyde: Lord Todd Building, Glasgow

2026 Ultimate Strath Freshers Pass: 5pm - 8pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Red Bull Presents: Welcome White T-shirt Night: 7pm - 1am; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Live Music: The Bagrockers: 8pm - 10pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Glow Rave: 9pm - 1am; Strath Union, Glasgow

Freshers Ceilidh: 10pm - 1am; The Venue, Strath Union, Glasgow

Sun 13th September

Topgolf Trip: 9:30am - 12:15pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

IKEA Trip: 10:30am - 2pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Highland Cows @ Pollok Park Trip: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Campus Tour: noon - 1pm; University of Strathclyde: Lord Todd Building, Glasgow

Speed Meeting: 3pm - 4pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Tennent's Presents: Free Sunday Scran: 7pm - 10pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Free Pool & Darts: 8pm - 11pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Silly Sunday Quiz: 8pm - 10pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Live Comedy: 9pm - 11pm; The Venue, Strath Union, Glasgow

Silent Disco: 10pm - 1am; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Mon 14th September

Freebies & Societies Fair - Day 1: 10am - 3pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Freshers' Fair: 10am - 3pm; Strath Union, Glasgow; Come and meet the Strathclyde Filipino Society at Freshers’ Fair! Find out more about the society, meet the committee and hear about the events and activities we have planned for the year. Everyone is welcome.

Create with Air Dry Clay: 2pm - 3pm; Strath Union, Level 8 Open Space, Glasgow

Sisters Campus Tour: 2pm - 3pm; Roasters Coffee Shop, Strathclyde Student Union, Glasgow; Sisters Campus Tour of the University of Strathclyde

In conversation with Steven Bonnar MSP: 4pm - 5pm; Royal College RC669; Informal chat and Q&A, followed by a pub social at the union, with Steven Bonnar MSP - Member of the Scottish Parliament for Uddingston and Bellshill and former Westminster MP for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill.

Sisters Games Night: 5pm - 9pm; Teaching and Learning Building, Glasgow; Sisters Games Night 🎲🧩

Speed Meeting: 5pm - 6pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Swim: Freshers' Week: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; These swim sessions are for trans, non-binary, genderqueer and intersex* people, and are open to students and non-students.

Pool Tournament: 8pm - 11pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

The Big FRESHERS Monday Night Quiz: 8pm - 10pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Famous First Words: 10pm - 1am; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Tue 15th September

Freebies & Societies Fair - Day 2: 10am - 3pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Ikea Presents: The Claw!: 10am - 3pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Mosaic Workshop: 11am - 12:30pm; Strath Union, Level 8 Open Space, Glasgow

UV Sport (Volleyball & Badminton): noon - 3pm; Strathclyde Sport (Sports Hall 2), Glasgow; Join us for the one of the biggest StrathACTIVE event's of the year!

International Students' Induction: 3:30pm - 5pm; The Venue, Strath Union, Glasgow

Sober Social: Bowlarama: 4pm - 6:30pm; Bowlarama, Glasgow

Bob Ross Follow Along Tutorial: 5pm - 7pm; Strath Union, Level 8 Open Space, Glasgow

Boozy Bob Ross Follow Along Tutorial: 5pm - 7pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Sisters Football⚽️: 5pm - 7pm; Super Soccer, Kinning Park , Glasgow; Sisters Football ⚽️

Fireball Presents: Mr Worldwide Night: 7pm - 1am; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Wed 16th September

Sports & Freebies Fair: 10am - 3pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Pottery Painting: 11am - 1pm; Strath Union, Level 8 Open Space, Glasgow

Societies Team Drop In: 11am - noon; Strath Union, Glasgow; A chance for society committee members to chat with the Societies Team about issues, ideas or projects you're working on!

Alternative Open Top Bus Tour of Glasgow: noon - 3pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

B@SS Charity Shop / Record Shop Crawl: 1pm - 4pm; Glasgow Central; We are hosting a charity shop / record shop crawl around Glasgow Central, going to places like FOPP and HMV during Freshers Week. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to the society and get to know others!

Strath LGBTQ+ Welcome Social: 2pm - 6pm; Reslife Hub; Strath LGBTQ+ Welcome Social

Tour of the Glasgow City Chambers and meet The Lord Provost, Jacqueline McLaren: 2pm - 4pm; Glasgow City Chambers, Glasgow; Step inside Glasgow’s City Chambers and meet the Lord Provost, Jacqueline McLaren!

Sisters Craft and Create: 3:45pm - 6pm; TL 565, Learning & Teaching Building, Glasgow; Sisters Craft & Create 🎨🖌️ TL 565, Learning & Teaching Building

Yallah, Let's Padel: The Official MENA Launch Social: 4:30pm - 8pm; 147 Drakemire Dr, Glasgow; Kick off the year with MENA at The Court Padel Club! Whether you're an experienced player, picking up a racket for the first time, or just coming to hang out. This is the perfect chance to meet the committee and connect with the community!

Unpack the Fun: Freshers Fair at IKEA Glasgow!: 5pm - 8:30pm; Graham Hills Building, Glasgow

Join us for a Strathclyde Telegraph Freshers Social!: 5:30pm - 11pm; The Press Bar, Glasgow; Strathclyde Telegraph Freshers Social!

Topgolf Trip: 5:30pm - 8:15pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

LGBTQ+ Fresher's Bar Crawl: 6pm - 11pm; Come join Strath LGBTQ+ for our freshers bar crawl!

Drag Lip Sync Spectcular: 8pm - 10pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Kwaku's FRESHERS Karaoke: 8pm - 1am; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Ibiza Paint Party: 10pm - 1am; The Venue, Strath Union, Glasgow

Thu 17th September

Pottery painting - get to know your committee: 4:30am - 6:30am

Plant Market: 10am - 7pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Poster Sale: 10am - 6pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

The Big Strath Street Market: 10am - 3pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Alumni Fund Presents: Kit Your Flat Carnival: 11am - 3pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Brushworks Indoor Climbing & Bouldering Trip: 11am - 2pm; Brushworks Climbing, Glasgow

Sport Come & Try: 17th September 11am - 18th September 10pm

Bracelet Making Workshop: noon - 2pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Tote Bag & Door Banner Painting: noon - 3pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

International Food Fair: 3pm - 5pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Pizza in the Park - Meet the Committee: 3:30pm - 5pm; Rottenrow Gardens; EVENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER Come join the Strathclyde Kendo Club for some Pizza in the Park. Meet the committee and club members, share a slice, and watch some Kendo in action!

Fayre Play Trip: 4:30pm - 7:15pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Paint, sip and get to know your committee @ the craft pottery: 4:30pm - 6:30pm; The Craft Pottery - Pottery Painting, Glasgow; Come join the WWS committee during freshers week where we’ll sip, paint and yap away!

Fake Fest: 7pm - 1am; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Fri 18th September

Geekaboo Presents: Cyberpunk TCG World Premiere: 10am - 2pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Geekaboo Presents: Games Fest 2026: 10am - 6pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Plant Market: 10am - 7pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Poster Sale: 10am - 6pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Sip 'n Paint – Glass Painting: 11am - 1pm; Strath Union, Level 8 Open Space, Glasgow

Wellbeing Event: Facial & Meditation With a View: 2pm - 4pm; Strath Union, Level 8 Open Space, Glasgow

B@SS Freshers Gig: 8pm - 11pm; The Venue, Strath Union, Glasgow; A variety of homegrown Strathclyde bands playing Freshers Friday in the Venue!

Sat 19th September

Official Freshers Party Project: 8pm - 1am; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Sun 20th September

IKEA Trip: 10:15am - 3:15pm; Strath Union, Glasgow

Mon 21st September

StrathACTIVE Badminton & Table Tennis: noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Badminton & Table Tennis session part of the StrathACTIVE programme which is open to all staff & students on campus regardless of ability & experience.

StrathACTIVE Volleyball (mixed): noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Volleyball session part of the StrathACTIVE programme offering a range of free activities on campus for all students and staff regardless of ability or experience.

StrathAIS Introduction Meeting: noon - 2pm; TLMD565, Teaching and Learning Mary Dunn Wing Room 565; Come along to find out more about StrathAIS! This introduction meeting will go into more detail on who we are as a society, the projects we take on each year, and we'll talk through the various interesting ways that you can get involved!

Welcome Event: 2pm - 4pm; TL324; Do you want to learn employability skills? Do you want to meet like-minded people? Do you want support in your education? Do you just want some free tea and coffee??? Then come along to our Welcome event to see what Equate Strath can do for you!

Nigerian Society Welcome Workshop 2026/27: 4pm - 7pm; Mandela Hall-Teaching and Learning Building; Join the Nigerian Society Welcome Workshop 2026/27! Meet fellow students, get practical tips for settling into Strathclyde, discover our activities and opportunities, and connect with our community. Free entry and refreshments.

The Big Monday Night Quiz: 8pm - 10pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Tue 22nd September

StrathACTIVE Staff Badminton & Pickleball: noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Badminton & Pickleball session part of the StrathACTIVE programme which is open to all STAFF & Students on campus regardless of ability or experience.

2026 Chinese Orientation and Mid-Autumn Festival: 3pm - 8pm; The Venue; Join the CSSA New Student Welcome & Mid-Autumn Festival! Meet the University Principal, hear from Strath Sport, Library and Careers Service, and enjoy a lucky draw with prizes including an air fryer and Jellycat!

Drag Bingo: 9pm - 11pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow; Drag Bingo is back with a bang!

Wed 23rd September

Societies Team Drop In: 11am - noon; Strath Union, Glasgow; A chance for society committee members to chat with the Societies Team about issues, ideas or projects you're working on!

StrathACTIVE Basketball: noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Basketball session part of the StrathACTIVE programme offering a range of free activities on campus for all STAFF and STUDENTS regardless of ability or experience.

Kwaku's Karaoke: 9pm - 11:45pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow; Kwaku's weekly karaoke at The Terrace

Thu 24th September

StrathACTIVE Badminton: noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Badminton session part of the StrathACTIVE programme which is open to all STAFF & STUDENTS on campus regardless of ability & experience.

Strathclyde Telegraph x JMC Quiz Night: 7pm - 10pm; The Venue, Strath Union, Glasgow; Strathclyde Telegraph x JMC Quiz Night: Can you beat the lecturers?

Fri 25th September

StrathACTIVE Indoor Football 5s (Mixed): noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Badminton & Pickleball session part of the StrathACTIVE programme which is open to all STAFF & Students on campus regardless of ability or experience.

Freshers Gaylidh: 7pm - 11pm; The Venue, Strath Union, Glasgow; Strath LGBTQ+ Freshers Gaylidh

Mon 28th September

The Big Monday Night Quiz: 8pm - 10pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Kwaku's Karaoke: 9pm - 11pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow; Kwaku's weekly karaoke at The Terrace

Tue 29th September

StrathACTIVE Staff Badminton & Pickleball: noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Badminton & Pickleball session part of the StrathACTIVE programme which is open to all STAFF & Students on campus regardless of ability or experience.

The Canmore Trust Safe Space student session: 4:45pm - 5:45pm; The Canmore Trust are facilitating ‘Safe Space’ sessions at the University of Strathclyde for anyone who has been impacted by suicide at any point in their lives – whether recent or distant.

The Canmore Trust Safe Space staff session: 6:15pm - 7:15pm; The Canmore Trust are facilitating ‘Safe Space’ sessions at the University of Strathclyde for anyone who has been impacted by suicide at any point in their lives – whether recent or distant.

Wed 30th September

Societies Team Drop In: 11am - noon; Strath Union, Glasgow; A chance for society committee members to chat with the Societies Team about issues, ideas or projects you're working on!

StrathACTIVE Basketball: noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Basketball session part of the StrathACTIVE programme offering a range of free activities on campus for all STAFF and STUDENTS regardless of ability or experience.

Thu 1st October

StrathACTIVE Badminton: noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Badminton session part of the StrathACTIVE programme which is open to all STAFF & STUDENTS on campus regardless of ability & experience.

Fri 2nd October

StrathACTIVE Indoor Football 5s (Mixed): noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Badminton & Pickleball session part of the StrathACTIVE programme which is open to all STAFF & Students on campus regardless of ability or experience.

Mon 5th October

StrathACTIVE Badminton & Table Tennis: noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Badminton & Table Tennis session part of the StrathACTIVE programme which is open to all staff & students on campus regardless of ability & experience.

StrathACTIVE Volleyball (mixed): noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Volleyball session part of the StrathACTIVE programme offering a range of free activities on campus for all students and staff regardless of ability or experience.

The Big Monday Night Quiz: 8pm - 10pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow

Kwaku's Karaoke: 9pm - 11pm; The Terrace @ Strath Union, Glasgow; Kwaku's weekly karaoke at The Terrace

Tue 6th October

StrathACTIVE Staff Badminton & Pickleball: noon - 1pm; Strathclyde Sport, Glasgow; A weekly Badminton & Pickleball session part of the StrathACTIVE programme which is open to all STAFF & Students on campus regardless of ability or experience.

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