Events

Upcoming Society Events

Fri 25th September

Cardiff University Catholic Society Meet a Monk!: 25th September 6pm - 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.

Real Ale Society Real Ale and Cider GIAG 1 - Pub Crawl: 25th September 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.

Tue 29th September

SAWSA - Architecture Society SAWSA Sketch Crawl GIAG: 29th September midnight - 11:59pm; 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.

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

Anime Society Anime GIAG 1: Domain Expansion: 30th September 3:30pm - 5:30pm

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

Thu 1st October

French Society Free Crêpes Social: 1st October 11am - 4:30pm; Room 3C/D in the Student Union

Persian/Iranian Society Chai & Chill: 1st October 2pm - 3pm; Join our WhatsApp for details; Salam azizam! Join us for a classic chai & chill!

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!

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

Fri 2nd October

SAWSA - Architecture Society SAWSA Hide and Seek in Bute GIAG: 2nd October midnight - 11:59pm; 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!

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)

Filipino Society Filipino Society's Jollibee GIAG: 2nd 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 the other freshers. Games, quizzes and rewards are awaiting you. We are excited to welcome you all!

Creative Writing Society Character Hotseating Giag: 2nd October 5pm - 7pm; TBC

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

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 2 - Pub Taskmaster!: 2nd 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.

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

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!

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!

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

Anime Society Anime GIAG 2: Screening: 3rd October 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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 - 4pm; 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 at 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

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

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!

Cardiff West Indian Society Cardiff West Indian Society Give it a Go Games Night: 5th October 6pm - 8pm; Abacws Building, Room 0.34

Traffic DJ Society Traffic DJ Society GIAG: 5th October 6pm - 10pm; Six Feet Under

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

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!

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!

Tue 6th October

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.

Marrow Society GIAGs: Free pizza and volunteer training!: 6th October midnight - 10th October midnight; to be updated!; 🍕 FREE PIZZA + VOLUNTEER TRAINING 🍕 Join Cardiff Marrow for a quick 30-minute training session on speaking to potential donors about the Stem Cell Registry, in partnership with Anthony Nolan.

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: 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.

Bioscience Society Bioscience Society Meet & Greet GIAG: 6th October 4pm - 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!

Feminist Society Feminist Society GIAG Autumn 2026: 6th October 6pm - 7pm; 3B in the SU; We'll be introducing the feminist society, what we do, and explaining the intersectional feminism our society stands for. Perfect for people new to our society or to feminism! Followed by a trip to the pub with no pressure to/not to drink :)

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)

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

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!

Wed 7th October

Marrow Society GIAGs: Free pizza and volunteer training!: 6th October midnight - 10th October midnight; to be updated!; 🍕 FREE PIZZA + VOLUNTEER TRAINING 🍕 Join Cardiff Marrow for a quick 30-minute training session on speaking to potential donors about the Stem Cell Registry, in partnership with Anthony Nolan.

Singapore Society Give-It-A-Go!!! (GIAG): 7th October midnight - 8th October midnight; 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!

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

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 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 GIAG BOY GROUP 2026/27: 7th October 4pm - 6pm; Students’ Union room 3C/D

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!

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!

Thu 8th October

Marrow Society GIAGs: Free pizza and volunteer training!: 6th October midnight - 10th October midnight; to be updated!; 🍕 FREE PIZZA + VOLUNTEER TRAINING 🍕 Join Cardiff Marrow for a quick 30-minute training session on speaking to potential donors about the Stem Cell Registry, in partnership with Anthony Nolan.

Women in STEM Pub Quiz GIAG Social: 8th October 7am - 9:30am; 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!

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

Taylor Swift Society Friendship Bracelet Making - GIAG: 8th October 6pm - 8pm; The Lodge

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

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.

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!

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 :)

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

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

Fri 9th October

Marrow Society GIAGs: Free pizza and volunteer training!: 6th October midnight - 10th October midnight; to be updated!; 🍕 FREE PIZZA + VOLUNTEER TRAINING 🍕 Join Cardiff Marrow for a quick 30-minute training session on speaking to potential donors about the Stem Cell Registry, in partnership with Anthony Nolan.

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

Anime Society GIAG 4: Screening: 9th October 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Screening TBD

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

Sat 10th October

Marrow Society GIAGs: Free pizza and volunteer training!: 6th October midnight - 10th October midnight; to be updated!; 🍕 FREE PIZZA + VOLUNTEER TRAINING 🍕 Join Cardiff Marrow for a quick 30-minute training session on speaking to potential donors about the Stem Cell Registry, in partnership with Anthony Nolan.

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!!

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!

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

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 - 4pm; 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

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

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

Tamil Society Tamil Soc Meet & Greet GIAG: 12th October 6pm - 9pm; Y Plas

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.

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

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

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

Wed 14th October

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)

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

KChoreo - KPop Dance Society GIAG GIRL GROUP 2026/27: 14th October 4pm - 6pm; Students’ Union room 3C/D

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!

Thu 15th October

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

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 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

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 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).

Mon 19th October

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