Events

Upcoming Society Events

Mon 28th September

Islamic Society Sisters Meet & Greet: 28th September 4:30pm - 8pm; Dar-ul-Isra Mosque, Wyeverne Rd, CF24 4BG

Islamic Society Brothers Meet & Greet: 28th September 7pm - 10pm; Dar-ul-Isra Mosque, Wyeverne Rd, CF24 4BG

Tue 29th September

Islamic Society Sisters Bowling Event: 29th September 4pm - 5:30pm; Hollywood Bowl XL St David’s Centre, CF10 2LE

Optometry Society OPSOC NETBALL GIAG: 29th September 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Talybont South Outdoor Netball Courts; A casual, and fun netball session

Wed 30th September

Islamic Society Brothers Paintballing: 30th September 12:30pm - 4pm; Taskforce Paintball, Penllyn, CF71 7RQ

Islamic Society Sisters Campus Tour: 30th September 1:45pm - 4pm; Arts & Social Studies Library, Column Dr, CF10 3LB

Anime Society Anime GIAG 1: Domain Expansion: 30th September 3:30pm - 5:30pm; Expand your friendship domains! Discuss anime-themed prompts in a speed-friending style event for our first Give It A Go event of the year.

Cardiff Malayali Society CMS Meet and Greet: 30th September 4:15pm - 8pm; Cathays Community Centre

CU Equal Opportunities Law Society GIAG Equal Opportunities event freshers week: 30th September 5pm - 7pm

Islamic Society Brothers Football Trials: 30th September 8:30pm - 9:30pm; Talybont 3G Football Pitches, CF14 3UX

Thu 1st October

Coffee Society GIAG @ Uncommon Ground: 1st October 2pm - 4pm; Come join us for a coffee and a chat for our first give it a go at Uncommon Ground Coffee

French Society GIAG- Crêpes Social: 1st October 2:30pm - 4:30pm; Room 3C/D in the Student Union; Come along to meet the French Society committee and hear about what we have planned for the year.

STAR - Student Action for Refugees Student Action for Refugees - Join our first conversation class back!: 1st October 5:30pm - 7:30pm; The Trinity Centre,Four Elms Rd, Cardiff CF24 1LE; Summer is over, students are moving in! Anxious to meet new people? Desire social change? Join us for our first conversation class and contribute to the growing community in this city and university! You don’t need to be an expert - just passionate!

DIY Society GIAG-> Sticker making: 1st October 6pm - 9pm; John Percival; Making stickers from drawings and doodles!! A fun and casual event to make and do whilst meeting fellow hammerheads.

Musicals Society Musicals Quiz! GIAG (Musicals Society): 1st October 6pm - 8pm; Room 3F Students Union; Want to test your knowledge on all things Musicals? Join us for a fun night of quizzing and prizes!

Psychology Society Psych Soc Games Night GIAG: 1st October 6pm - 8pm; Room 3E (3rd Floor) of Cardiff Student's Union CF10 3QN; Join Psychology Society for our first Give it a Go session of the year, Games Night! A free, laid-back social with games and snacks. Everyone welcome. 🧠🎲

Twilight Society Twilight Society GIAG Quiz!: 1st October 6pm - 8pm; Students' Union, Room 3G; THE BEGINNING OF GREATNESS

Islamic Society Ustadh Hamza Tzortzis Talk for Brothers and Sisters: 1st October 6pm - 8pm; John Percival Building, Column Drive, CF10 3EU

Cardiff LINKS Cardiff LINKS Give It A Go: 1st October 7pm - 9pm; Cardiff Student's Union room 3E

Maths Society Freshers Spoons Pub Crawl!: 1st October 7pm - 11pm; Our first night out of the year!!!!!! Please bring your own spoon for a different spoon related activity/challenge at each pub.

Ukrainian Society Tour de Cardiff: 1st October 7pm - 11:55pm; Outside Students' Union; Join us on Thursday 1st October from 7PM for a multi-society pub crawl. Open to all - please buy a free ticket via French Society's website (link below).

French Society Tour De Cardiff: 1st October 7pm - 11:30pm; Outside SU.; Join us on Thursday 1st October from 7PM for a multi-society pub crawl. Open to all.

Women in Music Society Welcome Gig: 1st October 8:30pm - midnight; Porters

Taylor Swift Society GIAG Club Night - In My Pop Girl Era: 1st October 10pm - 3am; Popworld; Taylor Swift and Pop Girls club night in collaboration with PopWorld. Get a free shot with your free ticket!

Fri 2nd October

Wet Dippers Wild Swimming Society Wet Dippers GIAG (QUIET) - Penarth: 2nd October 10am - 11am; THIS EVENT IS NOT THE MAIN GIAG

Wet Dippers Wild Swimming Society Wet Dippers GIAG 1: Penarth: 2nd October 11am - 1pm; RNLI Penarth Lifeboat Station; Join us for our first GIAG! Tickets regularly sell out for our GIAGs so make sure to grab one to avoid disappointment

Esports Society Esports Society GIAG: 2nd October noon - 7pm; Esports Suite, Cardiff Students' Union; 🎮 Join Us for an Exciting Afternoon of Gaming and Socializing! 🎮

Vegetarian & Vegan Society Give It A Go - Vegetarian & Vegan Cardiff Walking Tour: 2nd October 1pm - 3pm; Bottom of CU/CSL Steps (Park Place)

Creative Writing Society Character Hotseating Giag: 2nd October 5pm - 7pm; 3G, Students' Union

FurSoc Fursona Make and Greet: 2nd October 5pm - 7pm; Students Union room 3E; A chance to meet fellow members making, drawing and sharing your fursonas! No art experience required :3

Act One Drama Society Act One GIAG - Drama games & improv (Session 1): 2nd October 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

Film Society FIRST FILMSOC QUIZ OF THE YEAR, GIAG, PLEASE COME: 2nd October 6pm - 8pm; Room TBD, please see our whatsapp/ig for more details closer to the time (or email us!).; The first film quiz of the 26/27 uni year. Also the first of FilmSoc's freshers events, no membership required please come along and meet us. Check out our whatsapp for the most current details (available by emailing or instagramming us). Thanks.

Cardiff University American Students Society Mackintosh GIAG: 2nd October 6pm - 8pm; Mackintosh Hotel

Islamic Society Sisters Netball Give It A Go Session: 2nd October 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Cardiff Sports Village, Bevan Place, CF14 3UX

Marxist Society Marxist Society Give it a Go - Why We Need a Revolution: 2nd October 7pm - 9pm; John Percival Building, Room 2.01; Revolutions and mass movements are breaking out across the world, led by young people who are sick of capitalism. We will be discussing why Britain needs a revolution, and what happens next!

Real Ale Society Real Ale and Cider GIAG 1 - Tour of City Centre Pub Crawl!: 2nd October 7pm - 11:30pm; Meet outside the SU steps/CSL; Join Cardiff University's premier ale and cider-drinking society on a tour around some of Cardiff's most enjoyable pubs.

Sat 3rd October

Book Club Book Club Bookstore Crawl GIAG: 3rd October 11am - 3pm; Alexandra Gardens; Join us as we explore Cardiff's bookshops!

Wet Dippers Wild Swimming Society Wet Dippers GIAG 2: Barry: 3rd October 11am - 1pm; Jacksons Bay, Barry Island; Our second GIAG, limited tickets remaining!

A Cappella Society A Cappella Give it a Go: 3rd October noon - 2pm; 3C/D, 3rd Floor Cardiff Students' Union; Come along to our free Give it a Go if you want to try what A Cappella is all about! We will do some fun warmups and learn an arrangement together, and there will be plenty of opportunity for you to chat to members of each group!

Wildlife and Conservation Society Roath Park GIAG - Wildlife ID session: 3rd October noon - 3pm; Roath Park - Meet in front of Lighthouse; Use various ID books to identify the wildlife of Roath Park gardens and lake in small groups!

Act One Drama Society Act One GIAG - Drama games & improv (Session 2): 3rd October 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

Islamic Society Sisters Matcha + Pilates: 3rd October 12:30pm - 2:30pm; Vibes, 20 Harrowby St, CF10 5GA

Ancient History, Archaeology & Conservation Society ANARC's Boardgames and Biscuits GIAG!: 3rd October 1pm - 3pm; Cardiff Student Union, room 3G; Earn yourself some ultimate Kleos by coming along to our first event of the year: Boardgames and Biscuits! Gain glory on the Boardgame battlefield or just have a nice time and enjoy some biscuits, whatever you wanna do.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Society Filming Location Tour - Sci-Fi & Fantasy Soc GIAG: 3rd October 1pm - 4pm; Meet outside the Centre for Student Life; Get to know Cardiff as we explore the city through the movies and shows that have been filmed here. The tour will be focused on the university and city centre. Open to anyone interested in sci-fi, fantasy, films, or who wants to get to know the city.

FurSoc Furry Walk and Picnic: 3rd October 1pm - 5pm; Bute Park - walking bus from SU lobby; A Walk and Picnic in Bute Park for all CU Furries!

Broadway Dance Society Broadway Dance Give it a go Sat 3rd Oct: 3rd October 2pm - 6:30pm; Cardiff Students Union - Rooms 3C/D; A series of short taster classes to try out. We offer classes in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Street and Irish - along with a range of levels to best suit you! Our novice classes are perfect for anyone who is wanting to give dance a go!

Philosophy Society Picnic and Meet and Greet GIAG: 3rd October 2pm - 5pm; Bute Park - Blackweir Fields; Philosophy society picnic where freshers and refreshers can meet / catch-up with their fellow students!

Raise and Give RAG & Run: 3rd October 2pm - 5pm; Starting outside the Woodville; Cardiff RAG x Hardest Adventures 5k Shakeout Run

SAWSA - Architecture Society SAWSA Sketch Crawl GIAG: 3rd October 2pm - 5pm; Bute Building, King Edward VII Ave, Cardiff CF10 3NB; Join SAWSA for a sketch crawl around Cardiff city centre and the university campus. Improve your sketching skills, meet new people and become more familiar with Cardiff along the way.

Act One Drama Society Act One GIAG - Postgraduate: 3rd October 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

WPSA Pharmaceutical Society Football GIAG: 3rd October 3pm - 4pm; Pontcanna Fields; Pharmacy Football GIAG - fun intro to the team, open to all abilities (and courses), make sure to bring boots, a water bottle and your flatmates!

Anime Society Anime GIAG 2: Suzume Screening: 3rd October 6:30pm - 8:30pm; A screening of the 2022 film by Makoto Shinkai, following a journey across Japan, sealing supernatural doors to stop a colossal worm causing disastrous earthquakes.

Feminist Society Femsoc night out to Kings!!: 3rd October 9pm - 3am; Join us for a night out in Kings! Pres at the taf, tickets are essential. Non-members welcome. DM us to be in our GIAG whatsapp gc if you aren't already!

Sun 4th October

Ornithological Society GIAG Bute Park Birding walk: 4th October 10am - 11am; Bute Park; This GIAG session in Bute Park is a great opportunity for birdwatching and nature enthusiasts to meet likeminded people. All experience levels welcome.

Medieval Re-enactment Society Give It A Go - Combat Session: 4th October 11:45am - 3pm; Meet on the ground floor of the Student Union, then head to Blackweir Fields; Learn to fight, 12th-century style!

Bridge Society Bridge Give It A Go 04/10: 4th October noon - 4pm; Cardiff Bridge Club

Doctor Who Society GIAG Filming Location Tour: 4th October noon - 2pm; Centre for Student Life by the outside stairs, Park Place; Cathays Campus Doctor Who filming location tour from outside the SU to the Museum. Great way to familiarize yourself with campus while learning about every weeping angel in blinking distance and where Danny Pink tragically fell.

Act One Drama Society Act One GIAG - Crew: 4th October 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

Dog Society Dog Society 4th October Give It A Go: 4th October 2pm - 3pm; Meeting Point: Secret Garden Café; A relaxed group dog walk around Bute Park with the Dog Society. Come along to meet new people, enjoy the park, and spend some time with some lovely dogs.

Formula One Society Give It A Go - Grill the Grid (Icebreakers): 4th October 2pm - 4pm; Will be announced on our instagram at a later date - @cuformula1; Come along to meet your new CUF1 committee! Trivia, kahoot quizzes, race highlights - what's not to love?!

Act One Drama Society Act One GIAG - Games of Deception: 4th October 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

Cardiff Malayali Society Puli FC GIAG: 4th October 4pm - 6pm; Puli FC Trials at Pontcanna Fields on Sunday 4th October 2026 at 16:00.

Vocaloid Society GIAG 1: Vocaloid Quiz: 4th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm; 3E, Cardiff Student's Union

Mon 5th October

Cardiff University Pilates and Wellbeing Society GIAG!! Reformer with CUPW: 5th October midnight - 9th October midnight; Will be emailed <3; Reformer workouts for just £5 with CUPW! Build strength, flexibility & balance in small, supportive sessions. Beginners welcome and no experience needed. 10 min from campus. 🤍 💌 join our whatsapp group chat for general updates

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Persian/Iranian Society Chai &Chill - Give it a go!: 5th October 2pm - 3pm; Join our WhatsApp for details

Filipino Society Filipino Society's Jollibee GIAG: 5th October 3pm - 6pm; Jollibee: 78 Queen St, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 2GR; Come and attend Filsoc’s GIAG at Jollibee - we encourage you to bring your friends and meet our whole committee along with other freshers and returners. Games, quizzes and rewards are awaiting you. We are excited to welcome you all!

Public Speaking Society GIAG - Meet & Greet (Public Speaking): 5th October 4pm - 6pm; A chance to come and meet the committee and fellow members! This will take place at the lovely Coffee Spot cafe where you can purchase amazing drinks and food and get to know your fellow freshers!

Expression Dance Society Novice GIAG: 5th October 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Y Stiwdio

CU Pride (LGBT+ Society) CU Pride - Games Night GIAG: 5th October 5pm - 7pm; Globe Room (3rd Floor SU); Games night GIAG with board games, card games, tabletop games and more!

Quiz Society Give it a Go Quiz: 5th October 5pm - 7pm; Interested in quizzing? Want to do something fun? Eager to meet new people and show off your quizzing skills? Come along to the Give it a go quiz! Beginner and veteran quizzers welcome!

Raise and Give Capture the RAGon: 5th October 6pm - midnight; The Taf - Cardiff SU; Not just a pub crawl

Cardiff West Indian Society Cardiff West Indian Society Give it a Go Games Night: 5th October 6pm - 8pm; TBC

Traffic DJ Society Traffic DJ Society GIAG: 5th October 6pm - 10pm; Six Feet Under, 93 St Mary Street, CF10 1DX

Business School Society Freshers Week Bar Crawl: 5th October 7pm - midnight; Starting at Y Meindy; An action packed pub crawl, a chance to mingle with plenty of networking and social games, finishing at Misfits with queue jumps, discounted drinks and maybe even some karaoke!

Model United Nations Society GIAG 1 - Model UN Climate Change Debate: 5th October 7pm - 8:30pm; John Percivil 2.01

Slash Hip Hop Dance GIAG Beginners 7-8pm: 5th October 7pm - 8pm; Room 3D, Cardiff Student’s Union; Tickets for the beginner class with Eleanor!

Gaming Society GIAG: Game Awards: 5th October 7pm - 10pm; Meeting Room 3G, Cardiff Students' Union; Taking one of our better socials from last year, we're gonna be running a little debate with a couple of categories and 16-item knockout brackets! Come for some friendly debate over game mechanics & OSTs!

Live Music Society Slinky Malinky @ Tiny Rebel 05/10/2026: 5th October 7pm - 11pm; Tiny Rebel - 25 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DD; Student Organised Live Music at Tiny Rebel Pub

Islamic Society Brothers Go Karting: 5th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Teamsport Go Karting, Dominion Way, CF24 1RF

Baking Society GIAG - World Cup 2026: 5th October 7:30pm - 9pm; Globe Room SU; Bring a bake inspired by this year's World Cup! Represent a country, team, individual. Whether it's a flag inspired cake, football theme cookies or even a dessert featuring international flavours - get creative with it to score points!

Slash Hip Hop Dance GIAG Intermediate 8-9pm: 5th October 8pm - 9pm; Room 3D, Cardiff Student’s Union; Tickets for the Intermediate class with Maddi!

Tue 6th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Cardiff University Pilates and Wellbeing Society GIAG!! Mat with CUPW: 6th October midnight - 8th October midnight; Will be emailed <3; Strengthen your core, calm your mind. Mat Pilates sessions for £3. Beginner-friendly, community-focused, and the perfect break from freshers stress. No experience needed! no pressure, just movement and good energy. 10 min from campus.

Labour Students Society Senedd Tour - Give It A Go!: 6th October 9:45am - 11am; Meeting outside the Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay; Join CLS as we tour the Senedd, otherwise known as the Welsh Parliament!

Dog Society Dog Society 6th October Give It A Go: 6th October 2pm - 3pm; Meeting Point: Secret Garden Café; A relaxed walk around Bute Park with the Dog Society. Come along to meet new people, enjoy the park, and spend some time with some lovely dogs. We’ll finish with an optional trip to a nearby pub or café.

Chaos Society Give It A Go session (GIAG): 6th October 2:30pm - 4:30pm; North building N0.06/0.07; Our first coffee social of the year, please join us in the North buildings for a coffee and a chat. Staff and students are all welcome to attend this session. Teas, coffees and snacks will be provided.

Islamic Society Sisters Football: 6th October 3:45pm - 5pm; Channel View Leisure Centre, CF11 7HB

Bioscience Society Bioscience Society Meet & Greet GIAG: 6th October 4:10pm - 5:30pm; Sir Martin Evan’s Building

Bar Society Advocacy Workshop Give It A Go: 6th October 5pm - 7pm; Cardiff University Main Building Council Chamber; Come along to our Advocacy and Mooting workshop to learn how to be an effective legal advocacte!

CU Heels Dance Society GIAG 5-6: 6th October 5pm - 6pm; 3D Studio

Feminist Society Feminist Society GIAG Autumn 2026- Discussion and introduction to feminism <3: 6th October 6pm - 7pm; 3B in the SU

Poker Society Free Buy In - Poker Society GIAG: 6th October 6pm - 11pm; Cathays Sports & Social Club, 154-158 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HZ; Poker Society is a welcoming community which host weekly tournaments open to those of all skill levels. This GIAG event includes entry to the tournament without a membership and a free first buy-in. (Each subsequent buy-in will be £5 = 10000 chips)

CU Heels Dance Society GIAG 6-7: 6th October 6pm - 7pm

Finance and Trading Mark Timms & Ross Deal Intro To Corporate Banking - HSBC: 6th October 6pm - 7pm

WPSA Pharmaceutical Society Netball GIAG: 6th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Talybont Outdoor Courts; Pharmacy Netball GIAG - fun intro to the team, open to all abilities (and courses), make sure to bring trainers, a water bottle and your flatmates!

Teddy Bear Hospital Teddy Bear Hospital GIAG and Safeguarding Training (Online): 6th October 6:50pm - 8pm; Are you looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Teddy Bear Hospital is for you! Join our online give it a go! Come along to find out more about our lovely society, how to volunteer with us, and complete the safeguarding training.

Expression Dance Society Fitness GIAG: 6th October 7pm - 8pm; 3D

Law Society Cardiff Give it a Go - Networking Event: 6th October 7pm - 10pm; Rhostio Coffee - 16C Crwys Rd, Cardiff, CF24 4NJ; Come along to the Law Society's GIAG social and connect with members! It's the perfect opportunity to meet people, speak with brand ambassadors, and explore what we have on. Complimentary drinks and food!

Film Production Society Give It A Go- Scriptwriting: 6th October 7pm - 9pm; Student’s Union Room 3E; Challenge yourself to write a short script from a random prompt

Healthcare Music Society HMS Orchestra Give It a Go!: 6th October 7pm - 9pm; Heath Hospital Chapel, UHW; Come join us for a rehearsal with Healthcare Music Society’s Orchestra! We play a range of pieces from classical to musical theatre, any and all abilities, degrees and instruments are welcome!! There will be snacks too! Hope to see you there :)

Engineering Society Beat New Friends! PUB QUIZ | Engineering Society GIAG: 6th October 7:30pm - 10pm; The Pear Tree, Wellfield Road; A pub quiz for the Engineering Society's 1st Give It A Go of the year!

CoppaFeel Society Give It A Go - Cake Decorating: 6th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm; 3B; Come along and decorate some cakes and get to know Coppafeel Society and what we do on campus!

Belly Dancing Society First Give it a Go: 6th October 8:30pm - 10pm; Meeting Room 3C in the Student Union; Come and try out Belly Dancing Society! We will be teaching some beginner choreography with ice breakers and more fun!!! Be there or be square ;) ***this event is open to all!!!

Wed 7th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Yoga Society Yoga Society Give It a Go: 7th October 9am - 10am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

Islamic Society Sisters Brunch: 7th October noon - 2pm; Casablanca, Albany Road, CF24 3RU

Medieval Re-enactment Society Give It A Go - Craft Session: 7th October 1pm - 5pm; Students' Union, Room 3G; Learn to sew your very own 12th-century hat!

Chemistry Society Meet & Greet: 7th October 1pm - 2:30pm; Chemistry Foyer; Come get to know the comittee, speak with lecturers and meet other students. Snacks and drinks will be available.

TECSoc Tecsoc GIAG - Battlebots: 7th October 1:30pm - 4pm; Queens Buildings - Central Building/C/3.08, CF10 3AA; Build, Test and Fight Battlebots ⚔️

FAD (Dance Society) FAD GIAG week 1 (beginner): 7th October 2pm - 3pm; Y Studio; FAD beginner dance class

FAD (Dance Society) FAD GIAG week 1 (intermediate): 7th October 3pm - 4pm; Y Studio; FAD comercial dance class GIAG week 1 (intermediate)

Neurodiverse Opportunity, Visibility and Inclusivity Society NOVIS Parallel Play GIAG: 7th October 3:15pm - 5pm; 3F; Participants are free to share a space with others and do their own activities to socialise passively, or directly, through shared company! Participants are free to unmask and destress, and we'll bring some stress toys and group games to enjoy! :)

Anime Society Anime GIAG 3: Quiz: 7th October 3:30pm - 5:30pm; Work together in teams to face an anime themed quiz!

FAD (Dance Society) FAG GIAG week 1 (advanced): 7th October 4pm - 5pm; Y Studio; FAD comercial dance GIAG week 1 (advanced)

KChoreo - KPop Dance Society GRLS - TUIDE GIAG 1: 7th October 4pm - 6pm; SU Room 3CD; Come join us to learn GRLS by TUIDE! All experience levels are welcome

Bridge Society Bridge Give It A Go 07/10: 7th October 5pm - 7pm; Room 3B, Student Union; An introduction to Bridge society

Book Club Book Club Meeting GIAG 1: 7th October 5:15pm - 6:30pm; Student Union, Room 3F; A chance to attend your first Book Club meeting!

Public Speaking Society GIAG - ‘Finding Confidence to Speak to a Crowd’ Talk & Q&A (Public Speaking): 7th October 6pm - 7pm; Come and listen to our brilliant talk about how to find confidence when talking to a crowd! The talk will be given by Law Professor, Russell Sandberg with an opportunity to ask him questions at the end! So come along, listen & enjoy the refreshments!

Hooked Society Give It a Go!: 7th October 6pm - 7:30pm; SU Meeting Room 3A

Windband Windband Give it a Go Rehearsal: 7th October 6pm - 8pm; Cardiff Students Union Room 3C/D; Come and join us for Windband's first rehearsal of the year - we will spend the first half playing through some pieces and spend the second half getting to know each other with some ice breakers and a quiz!

Islamic Society Brothers Bowling: 7th October 6:30pm - 9pm; Al-Manar Centre, CF24 4AN. Hollywood Bowl XL, CF10 2LE

Thu 8th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

SoberSoc 1st GIAG - Vision Boards: 8th October 5pm - 7pm; Student Union - Globe Room; Come join us plan intentional goals for the year, using magazines and print outs. Feel free to bring along pictures or photographs of your own! We will provide the card, glue, scissors and some cute magazines. Perfect to double up as room decoratio

Japanese Society GIAG - Quiz & Mixer: 8th October 5pm - 7pm; Student union 3E; Come test your Japan knowledge, meet the society, and head to the pub after — no experience or knowledge required, just show up!

Expression Dance Society Intermediate GIAG: 8th October 5pm - 6pm; Y Stiwdio

Islamic Society Sisters Game Night: 8th October 5pm - 7pm; Dar-Ul-Isra, Wyeverne Road, CF24 4BG

Taylor Swift Society GIAG Craft - Friendship Bracelet Making: 8th October 6pm - 8pm; The Lodge, Cardiff Students Union; Come sit down and make friendship bracelets, eat some snacks and talk everything pop music and Taylor

DIY Society GIAG-> Pin Making: 8th October 6pm - 8:30pm; Come join us as we turn old bottle caps an safety pins into pins that you can decorate your stuff with!

Sri Lankan Society Meet & Greet GIAG: 8th October 6pm - 11pm

Blank Verse Blank Verse GIAG 1: 8th October 6:30pm - 8pm; Music department, Room TBD

Public Speaking Society GIAG - Open Mic Night & Dessert (Public Speaking): 8th October 6:30pm - 8pm; This session is intended to give students a feel of what our society is about. Anyone can grab the mic and practice their public speaking! Whether that’s through song, poetry or simply telling us about your day or feel free to come just watch others!

Teddy Bear Hospital Teddy Bear Hospital GIAG and Safeguarding Training (In-person): 8th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Room 3A in Cardiff Students' Union (Park Place); Are you looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Teddy Bear Hospital is for you! Join our in person give it a go! Come along to find out more about our lovely society, how to volunteer with us, and complete the safeguarding training.

Ancient History, Archaeology & Conservation Society ANARC'S Gods and Goddesses scavanger hunt: The twelve labours of Heracles: 8th October 7pm - 10pm; Owain Glyndwr pub, Cardiff city centre; Gather your friends, and grab your togas because it's gods and goddesses time! It's the ANARC tradition but with a heroic heracles twist. There are prizes to be won, so will your team go the distance?

Slash Hip Hop Dance GIAG Locking Workshop (MJ Inspired): 8th October 7pm - 9pm; Room 3D, Cardiff Student’s Union; Tickets for our MJ-Inspired locking workshop!

Gaming Society GIAG: Mariokart 8 Tournament: 8th October 7pm - 10pm; Globe Room, Cardiff Students' Union; Join us for our yearly Freshers Mariokart 8 tournament - Whether you're a sweat or just play casually, it's a great way to either get to know the society or to meet up with others after the summer!

Cardiff Students for Sustainability Give it a go - pub quiz!: 8th October 7pm - 10pm; Pen and Wig; Please join us at the Pen and Wig on Monday night for a pub quiz made by us!

Quiz Society Give it a go buzzer quizzing: 8th October 7pm - 9pm; An introduction to buzzer quizzing, a more competitive format with a similar style of questions to University Challenge. This is a relaxed “Give It a Go” session, and with an accessible difficulty to help introduce newcomers to the format

Healthcare Music Society HMS Choir Give it A Go!: 8th October 7pm - 9pm; Heath Hospital Chapel, UHW; Come join us for a rehearsal with Healthcare Music Society’s Choir! We sing a range of pieces from classical to musical theatre, any and all abilities, degrees and voice parts are welcome!! There will be snacks too! Hope to see you there :)

Chaos Society Pub Crawl: 8th October 7pm - 11:59pm; First physics pub crawl of the year!

NHSF Cardiff Hindu Society Hindu Soc Meet and Greet: 8th October 7:30pm - 9:45pm; Y Studio

Women in STEM Pub Quiz GIAG Social: 8th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm; The Flora (136 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4HY); Join the Women in STEM Society for a pub quiz at the Flora! A great opportinity to meet likeminded women, test your knowledge on a range of topics and (if youre lucky) win some prizes!

Islamic Society Sheikh Asim Hafeez Talk for Brothers & Sisters: 8th October 7:30pm - 9pm

Show Choir Show Choir GIAG- ‘Opening Up’ (Waitress): 8th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Cardiff SU, room 3A

Fri 9th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Yoga Society Yoga Society Give It a Go: 9th October 9am - 10am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

Dog Society Dog Society 9th October Give It A Go: 9th October 2pm - 3pm; Meeting Point: Secret Garden Café; A relaxed group dog walk around Bute Park with the Dog Society. Come along to meet new people, enjoy the park, and spend some time with some lovely dogs

Expression Dance Society Advanced GIAG: 9th October 5pm - 6pm; Y Stiwdio

Film Society SHORT FILM MAKING GIAG: 9th October 5:30pm - 8pm; Room TBD, please see our whatsapp/ig for more details closer to the time (or email us!).; You have 2 hours to make a short film based on prompts given, absolutely no skills/equipment needed. GAIG event so no membership needed. Has previously been good fun and a great way to get to know people. Please come.

Hooked Society Give It a Go!: 9th October 5:45pm - 7:15pm; SU Meeting Room 3G

Cardiff University Catholic Society Meet a Monk!: 9th October 6pm - 10th October 9pm; Catholic Chaplaincy, 62 Park Place, CF10 3AT; We're welcoming Monks from Farnborough Abbey. They're "Benedictine Monks", which means they follow and imitate the life of St Benedict. We'll have Mass, an event where we can ask them questions, and then a social with drinks afterwards.

Anime Society Anime GIAG 4: Witch Hat Atelier Screening: 9th October 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Screening the first few episodes of the award winning 2026 fantasy series about a group of apprentice witches.

Real Ale Society Real Ale and Cider GIAG 2 - Pub Taskmaster!: 9th October 7pm - 11:30pm; Meet outside the SU steps/CSL; Join Cardiff's premier ale and cider society in their own take on the popular comedy show 'Taskmaster'! Silly (and surprisingly difficult) challenges will lead you on a night of light, laughter and lots of fun.

Islamic Society Sisters Freshers Dinner: 9th October 7pm - 10pm; Syriana Grill House, City Road, CF24 3DD

Show Choir Show Choir GIAG- ‘Toxic' (Britney Spears- excerpt from our Pop Girl Mashup): 9th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Cardiff SU, room 3G

Islamic Society Brothers Closing Event + Dessert: 9th October 8pm - 10pm; Al-Manar Centre, CF24 4AN; Please arrive to Al-Manar Mosque for Isha Salaah, after that our event will take place.

Feminist Society Shit shirt social w/sapphic society: 9th October 9pm - 3am

Sat 10th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Cardiff University Catholic Society Meet a Monk!: 9th October 6pm - 10th October 9pm; Catholic Chaplaincy, 62 Park Place, CF10 3AT; We're welcoming Monks from Farnborough Abbey. They're "Benedictine Monks", which means they follow and imitate the life of St Benedict. We'll have Mass, an event where we can ask them questions, and then a social with drinks afterwards.

Cardiff Students for Sustainability Give it a go - volunteering!: 10th October 10:30am - noon; The Mackintosh sports club; We will be volunteering with Keep Roath Tidy, a local non-profit organisation that does weekly litter picks in Roath. We'll also be going for a coffee at Roath Farmers Market afterwards!

James Kimberley Chess Society Chess Society Women's Coffi Chess GIAG: 10th October 11am - 2pm; TBC; A casual women-only coffi chess event! Have some casual fun playing in a relaxed environment over a lovely cup of tea!!

Cardiff Malayali Society CMS Onam 2026: 10th October noon - 6pm

Bioscience Society Bioscience Scavenger Hunt GIAG: 10th October 1pm - 3pm; Globe Room

Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Give It A Go: Medical scenarios in the park!: 10th October 1pm - 3:30pm; Pontcanna fields (meet outside Taly); Come along to our GIAG and get stuck in with some wilderness and expedition medicine! Join us for an afternoon of trying out some simulated medical emergencies and meeting new people! Grab your free tickets here, all courses/year groups welcome!

Neurodiverse Opportunity, Visibility and Inclusivity Society NOVIS Conversation Carousel GIAG: 10th October 1:15pm - 3pm; 3E; A fun GIAG, getting neurodivergent people to meet and talk with prompts, pictures, and stations! There will be talking and drawing, balancing meeting new people with overstimulation. All are welcome - those neurodivergent, unsure, and all allies!

SAWSA - Architecture Society SAWSA Tour and Hide and Seek in Bute GIAG: 10th October 2pm - 5pm; Bute Building, King Edward VII Ave, Cardiff CF10 3NB; Join the SAWSA for a game of hide-and-seek around the Bute Building. It’s a fun way to get to know us while finding your way around the building’s extremely complicated layout!

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Society Film Screening: Classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 10th October 3pm - 8pm; Cardiff SU 3E; Join us for a screening of classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy films. Everyone is welcome, make sure to vote for the films you want to see on our Discord!

Singapore Society Give-It-A-Go!!! (GIAG): 10th October 3pm - 5pm; Venue📍: SU Building Room 3G Time; Hi everyone! 👋 Come along to our Give It A Go (GIAG) to meet fellow Singaporeans, have some fun and find out more about what we do! Whether you're Singaporean or not, all are welcome!

Gaming Society GIAG: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament: 10th October 7pm - 10pm; Meeting Rooms 3F & 3G, Cardiff Students' Union; To go along with the yearly Mariokart 8 tournament, we gotta have the other staple event - a Smash Bros tournament! No matter if you're good or not, come and have a go!

Sun 11th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Ornithological Society GIAG Roath Park Lake WeBs Survey: 11th October 10am - 11am; Roath Park Lake Lighthouse; This GIAG session at Roath Park Lake is a great opportunity for birdwatching and nature enthusiasts to meet likeminded people. All experience levels welcome.

Yoga Society Yoga Society Give It a Go: 11th October 10am - 11am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

Cardiff Regular and Irregular Tabletop Society TTRPGS GIAG 1: 11th October 11am - 5pm; Student’s Union, 3G

Medieval Re-enactment Society Give It A Go - Combat Session: 11th October 11:45am - 3pm; Meet on the ground floor of the Student Union, then head to Blackweir Fields; Learn to fight, 12th-century style!

Formula One Society Give It A Go - Singapore Race Watch: 11th October 1pm - 3pm; The Taf; Join us for a Singapore Grand Prix watch along!

Wet Dippers Wild Swimming Society Wet Dippers GIAG 3: Barry: 11th October 4:30pm - 6:30pm; Whitmore Bay, Barry Island; Our final GIAG , also at Barry!

Vocaloid Society GIAG 2: Gaming: 11th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm; 3E, Cardiff Student's Union

Mon 12th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

SoberSoc 2nd GIAG - Sports Day / Activity Day: 12th October 3pm - 5pm; Student Union - Y Stiwdio; Zero athletic ability required, come for some competitive team games! Brilliant to make friends and test your skills. We are aiming for an old school sports day, including cones, cups and an egg and spoon race!

Expression Dance Society Intermediate GIAG: 12th October 5pm - 6pm

Expression Dance Society Advanced GIAG: 12th October 6pm - 7pm

Marrow Society GIAGs: Free pizza, doughnuts and volunteer training!: 12th October 6pm - 7pm; SU Room 3B; 🍕 FREE PIZZA AND DOUGHNUTS + VOLUNTEER TRAINING Join Cardiff Marrow for a quick training session on speaking to potential donors about the Stem Cell Registry, in partnership with Anthony Nolan.

Teddy Bear Hospital Teddy Bear Hospital GIAG and Safeguarding Training (Online): 12th October 6:50pm - 8pm; Are you looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Teddy Bear Hospital is for you! Join our online give it a go! Come along to find out more about our lovely society, how to volunteer with us, and complete the safeguarding training.

Slash Hip Hop Dance Crew Audition: 12th October 7pm - 9pm; Room 3D, Cardiff SU; Tickets for Crew Auditions

Model United Nations Society GIAG 2 - Model UN Surprise Topic Debate: 12th October 7pm - 8:30pm; John Percivil 2.01

Business School Society The Big Biz Quiz GIAG: 12th October 7pm - 9:30pm; The Lodge, SU.; The Big Biz Quiz Welcome Social: Meet and Mingle with Pizza and Prizes! Freshers and all years welcomed to kick start the year with the society and have a taster for what all of our social events will look like!

Baking Society GIAG - Childhood Cartoons: 12th October 7:30pm - 9pm; Globe Room SU; Take a trip down memory lane by creating a bake inspired by your favorite childhood cartoons! Whether it's a beloved character, an iconic scene, a memorable snack from the show, or the colorful world of animation, let your nostalgia shine through.

Sapphic Society The Big Fat Sapphic Quiz (Sapphic Society GIAG): 12th October 8pm - 10pm; Y Plas

Tue 13th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Bridge Society Bridge Give It A Go 13/10: 13th October 5pm - 7pm; Cardiff Bridge Club

Cardiff Regular and Irregular Tabletop Society Cardgames GIAG: 13th October 5pm - 9pm; Student’s Union, 3G

Feminist Society BHM discussion with the SU anti-racism officer: 13th October 6pm - 7pm; Room 3B in the SU

Poker Society Free Buy In - Poker Society GIAG: 13th October 6pm - 11pm; Cathays Sports & Social Club (154-158 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HZ); Poker Society is a welcoming community which host weekly tournaments open to those of all skill levels. This GIAG event includes entry to the tournament without a membership and a free first buy-in. (Each subsequent buy-in will be £5 = 10000 chips)

James Kimberley Chess Society Chess Society GIAG and annual start of year tournament: 13th October 7pm - 10pm; Hoffi Coffi; An event for all chess players, new and returning! Our annual first tournament of the year with better prizes, different sections, and stronger competition than ever for the title 2026 Cardiff University Major and Minor chess Champion.

Film Production Society Give It A Go- Cinematography and Acting: 13th October 7pm - 9pm; Student’s Union Room 3E; Have a go with our camera equipment and show off your improv acting skills!

Healthcare Music Society HMS Orchestra Give It a Go!: 13th October 7pm - 9pm; Heath Hospital Chapel, UHW; Come join us for a rehearsal with Healthcare Music Society’s Orchestra! We play a range of pieces from classical to musical theatre, any and all abilities, degrees and instruments are welcome!! There will be snacks too! Hope to see you there :)

Expression Dance Society Novice GIAG: 13th October 7pm - 8pm; 3D

Show Choir Show Choir GIAG- 'What Is This Feeling' (Wicked): 13th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Cardiff SU, room 3A

Belly Dancing Society Second Give it a Go: 13th October 8:30pm - 10pm; Meeting Room 3C in the Student Union; Come and try out Belly Dancing Society! We will be teaching some beginner choreography with ice breakers and more fun!!! Be there or be square ;) ***this event is for women only!!! (for all who identify xxx)

Wed 14th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Yoga Society Yoga Society Give It a Go: 14th October 9am - 10am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

Medieval Re-enactment Society Give It A Go - Craft Session: 14th October 1pm - 5pm; Students' Union, Room 3E; Learn to make your own 12th-century pouch!

FAD (Dance Society) FAD GIAG week 2 (beginner): 14th October 2pm - 3pm; Y Stufio; FAD comercial dance GIAG week 2 (beginner)

Neurodiverse Opportunity, Visibility and Inclusivity Society NOVIS Parallel Play GIAG: 14th October 2:15pm - 4pm; 3G; Participants are free to share a space with others and do their own activities to socialise passively, or directly, through shared company! Participants are free to unmask and destress, and we'll bring some stress toys and group games to enjoy! :)

FAD (Dance Society) FAD GAIG week2 (intermediate): 14th October 3pm - 4pm; Y Studio; FAD GIAG comercial dance week 2 (intermediate)

KChoreo - KPop Dance Society Bad - ATEEZ GIAG 2: 14th October 4pm - 6pm; SU Room 3CD; Come join us to learn BAD by ATEEZ! All experience levels are welcome

FAD (Dance Society) FAD GIAG week 2 (advanced): 14th October 4pm - 5pm; Y Studio; FAD comercial dance GIAG week 2 (advanced)

Cardiff Regular and Irregular Tabletop Society Boardgames GIAG: 14th October 5pm - 8pm; Student’s Union, 3G

Book Club Book Club Meeting GIAG 2: 14th October 5:15pm - 6:30pm; Student Union, Room 3F; A chance to attend your first Book Club meeting!

Taylor Swift Society YOLO: 14th October 8pm - 2:30am; Student’s Union; Dress up and join us for Yolo! Outfit theme and pres deets coming soon!

Thu 15th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Cardiff Regular and Irregular Tabletop Society Wargames GIAG: 15th October 5pm - 9pm; Student’s Union, 3G

Blank Verse Blank Verse GIAG 2: 15th October 6:30pm - 8pm; Music department, Room TBD

Healthcare Music Society HMS Choir Give it A Go!: 15th October 7pm - 9pm; Heath Hospital Chapel, UHW; Come join us for a rehearsal with Healthcare Music Society’s Choir! We sing a range of pieces from classical to musical theatre, any and all abilities, degrees and voice parts are welcome!! There will be snacks too! Hope to see you there :)

Fri 16th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Yoga Society Yoga Society Give It a Go: 16th October 9am - 10am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

Vegetarian & Vegan Society Give It A Go - Bute Park Walk: 16th October 1pm - 3pm; Bottom of CU/CSL Steps (Park Place)

Expression Dance Society Lyrical GIAG: 16th October 7:30pm - 8:30pm; The Cathays Community Centre

Sat 17th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Feminist Society Iris film prize trip: 17th October midnight - 18th October midnight

Esports Society Esports Quiz GIAG: 17th October 2pm - 5pm; Globe Room, Cardiff Students' Union; Come and join us for a relaxing quiz afternoon in the SU and get to meet your fellow gamers you might be playing with this split!

Sun 18th October

Yoga Society Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Yoga Society Yoga Society Give It a Go: 18th October 10am - 11am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

Cardiff Regular and Irregular Tabletop Society TTRPGS GIAG 2: 18th October 11am - 5pm; Student’s Union, 3G

Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Give It A Go: Garth Hill Hike: 18th October 1pm - 5pm; Garth hill (Meeting at Cathays train station); Take a break from uni life and enjoy an afternoon hiking! Get to know fellow freshers on a hike up Garth hill (followed by a pub trip). Grab your free ticket here, all courses/year groups welcome! (More info about trains etc to follow on our insta).

Belly Dancing Society Third Give it a Go: 18th October 3pm - 5pm; Come and try out Belly Dancing Society! We will be teaching some beginner choreography with ice breakers and more fun!!! Be there or be square ;) ***this event is open to everyone <333

Mon 19th October

Marrow Society GIAGs: Free pizza, doughnuts and volunteer training!: 19th October 6:15pm - 7:15pm; SU Room 3B; 🍕 FREE PIZZA, DOUGHNUTS + VOLUNTEER TRAINING Join Cardiff Marrow for a quick training session on speaking to potential donors about the Stem Cell Registry, in partnership with Anthony Nolan.

Sapphic Society Collaging Craft night (Sapphic Society GIAG #2): 19th October 6:30pm - 8:30pm; The Lodge

Tue 20th October

Feminist Society Check your chest + discussion on the sexualisation of the nipple: 20th October 6pm - 7pm

Wed 21st October

Feminist Society YOLO in pink: 21st October 6pm - 22nd October 3am

Sat 24th October

Feminist Society Paradise garden pub trip: 24th October 8pm - midnight

Tue 27th October

Feminist Society Bystander training + staying safe this halloween discussion: 27th October 6pm - 7pm

Sat 31st October

Feminist Society Halloween night out: 31st October 9pm - 3am