Welcome

Welcome

From your first day, we’re here to help you feel at home; from finding lifelong friends, to trying a brand new activity or hanging out with your housemates at one our events, you’ll find lots to keep you busy.

We know this year Freshers’ may be a little different but that doesn’t stop us planning some incredible events, evening entertainment and even virtual activities for you to enjoy. We are at the heart of student activity and we are putting your safety first by abiding by government guidance but also making sure you can have opportunities to meet people in a way that is safe for you. We will have some house rules to help keep you and others safe, and while capacity is limited, we need you to make sure you book beforehand to avoid disappointment.

Events

Events

Our legendary in house pub The Taf will be reopening its door to students from Monday 21st September with delicious food and awesome drinks deals!

You can book a table for The Taf here.

We’re also hosting some great events in Y Plas, our very own night club. Although you won’t be able to dance until the early hours (as everyone has to follow the government guidance) – we promise it will be the only place for you and your housemates to be this Freshers!

While we plan all the fun we do ask that you book a table before you attend and download our app so that you can enjoy your whole evening from the comfort of your designated table.

All events are seated only, please make sure you follow the House Rules when attending our venues

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VK Welcome Party

Fri 25 Sep 2020 - From 16:30

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Sat 26 Sep 2020 - From 16:30

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UV Party

Wed 30 Sep 2020 - From 16:30

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Thu 1 Oct 2020 - From 16:30

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Oktoberfest

Fri 2 Oct 2020 - From 16:30

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Sat 3 Oct 2020 - From 16:30

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Distanced & Virtual Events

Distanced & Virtual Events

We know that some of you may need to isolate when you arrive at University or you may not be ready to go out and socialise just yet, which we completely understand. That is why we will be hosting a variety of virtual events so you can enjoy Freshers’ from the comfort of your own home (loungewear optional).

Our incredible Give it a Go team have put together a range of events, including virtual drop-ins hosted by our very own sports clubs and societies, giving you the chance to find out more and chat to them. You can also join some of our amazing Cardiff Volunteering projects for virtual and socially distanced events over the next few weeks.

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Volunteering Events

Cardiff Volunteering Global Gardens - Student Volunteering Week 2026
11th February
Global Gardens, Flaxland Allotments, CF14 3NE
Join us for a session at Global Gardens for Student Volunteering Week!
Clean Up Cardiff Clean Up Cardiff - Student Volunteering Week!
12th February
Welcome Centre onto Cathays and Heath
It's Student Volunteering Week! Come join us for a litter pick around Cathays and the Heath!

Give it a Go Events

Give It A Go South Cotswolds (& the surrounding area) Trip
1st February
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
A man in a helmet and armour walks towards the camera with a sword and a large red shield adorned with a white cross. Medieval Re-enactment Society Give It A Go - Combat Session
1st February
Meeting point: The Bagel Place, Student Union
Learn to fight, 12th century style!
Interior of Llandaff Cathedral Photography Society GIAG: Llandaff Photowalk #2
1st February
Llandaff Cathedral Green
Let's wander around and take photos of Llandaff! Meet at Llandaff Cathedral Green.
Jazz Society Womxn’s Jazz GIAG
1st February
Cardiff University School of Music, SLT
Cardiff University American Students Society GIAG Meet Up!
1st-5th February
The Mackintosh Hotel, Mundy Place, Cardiff CF24 4BZ
Taekwon-Do Club TaeKwon-Do GIAG!
2nd February
Talybont Sports facilities, Courts 4 & 5
Come along and try a kick-based martial art! Complete beginners more than welcome!
Baking Society Comfort food Bake Off GIAG
2nd February
Globe Room
Welcome to Baking Society! Join us for our GIAG on Monday 2nd February @8pm. Please read the full description or our Instagram (@cubakingsoc) for more details
Photography Society GIAG: Photoreview
3rd February
Online
Looking for feedback on your photos? Join us online for a discussion-based critique session. If you have a ticket, we will email you the Google Meet join link near the start of the event.
Belly Dancing Society Give it a go for belly dance
3rd February
Room 3D in the students union
Give it a go session for belly dancing
KChoreo - KPop Dance Society GIAG BOY GROUP | BOYNEXTDOOR - If I say, I love you
4th February
Come join us for our boy group GIAG, learning If i say, I love you by Boynextdoor !
STAR - Student Action for Refugees Join the first conversation class of Semester 2!
5th February
Trinity Centre, Four Elms Road, Cardiff CF24 1LE
Semester 2 has arrived! Join our conversational classes and contribute to the growing community in this city and university! You don’t need to be an expert - just passionate!
Blank Verse Give It A GO!
5th February
Boyd Lecture Hall (G/F), Music School
Free event - normal choir rehearsals.
Taekwon-Do Club TaeKwon-Do GIAG!
5th February
Talybont Sports facilities, Courts 5 & 6
Come along and have a go at a kick-based martial art! Complete beginners more than welcome!
Jazz Society Jazz Orchestra GIAG
6th February
Cardiff University School of Music, BLT
Jazz Society Musical Theatre Ensemble GIAG
6th February
Cardiff University School of Music, SLT
Women's Cricket Club Term 2 GIAG 1
6th February
Give It A Go Cambridge Trip
7th February
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Gaming Society GIAG: Mario Kart 8 Tournament!
7th February
SU room 3E / 3F
Join us for an exciting Mario Kart 8 tournament to kick off the new year!
Give It A Go Bath Trip
8th February
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Belly Dancing Society Give it a go session (social session) for belly dancing
8th February
Room 3C/D in the students union
Give it a go social sunday session for belly dancing
Women's Cricket Club Term 2 GIAG 2
8th February
Gaming Society GIAG: Refreshers Icebreaker - The Game Awards!
9th February
Globe Room, SU
Join us for our Refreshers icebreaker event, our very own rendition of The Game Awards!
Give It A Go Oxford Trip
14th February
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Give It A Go Tenby Trip
15th February
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Give It A Go Glastonbury & Wells Trip
21st February
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Give It A Go Jurassic Coast & Corfe Castle Trip
22nd February
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Give It A Go Stratford-Upon-Avon Trip
28th February
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Give It A Go Pen y Fan Trip
1st March
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
UMCC Give it a Go - St. Fagans
1st March
St. Fagans - meet at the SU
UMCC Welsh Cakes Baking
2nd March
3F
Come and bake some Welsh Cakes with the Baking Society as part of the SU's Welsh celebrations. Choose from the two time slots.
Give It A Go Stourhead Trip
7th March
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Give It A Go Waterfall Walk Trip
8th March
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Give It A Go Stonehenge & Salisbury Trip
14th March
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Give It A Go Pen y Fan Trip
15th March
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Give It A Go North Cotswolds Trip
21st March
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)
Give It A Go Rhossili - Gower Coast Trip
22nd March
Meeting Point: SU (Senghennydd Rd entrance)

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