Welcome to Give it a Go, where you can new things and uncovering the endless possibilities of university life. Whether you're a fresher looking to dive headfirst into the university experience, or a seasoned student seeking something new, Give it a Go has got you covered!

Our programme is broken down in to two types of events: those organised by our amazing student groups, such as our sports clubs and societies and exciting experiences planned by the SU ourselves.

When it comes to the SU's Give it a Go sessions, get packed and ready to embark on epic journeys across the United Kingdom. We've got an incredible range of trips lined up, from exploring the mysterious wonders of Stonehenge to immersing yourself in the intellectual location of Oxford and walking the breath-taking Jurassic Coast. But we don't stop there! We'll even whisk you away to the impressive city of Edinburgh or to rural North Wales. And the best part? We've made it all incredibly affordable, with student-friendly prices that won't break the bank.

Now, let's talk about our student groups. Brace yourself for a multitude of opportunities, all curated by our exceptional students. Whatever your passion or curiosity, we've got something that satisfy your urge to explore and make memories. From football to ultimate frisbee, we've got the perfect outlet for your competitive spirit. Or get ready to explore cultural societies that celebrate diversity and connect you with students from across the world. Got a particular passion? From anime to art, baking to belly dance, chemistry to creative writing, there’s something for you!

But what sets our Give it a Go sessions apart is the chance to "try before you buy." We understand that commitment can be daunting, so we offer you the opportunity to meet the society, experience their magic first-hand, and truly get a taste of what they have to offer. It's the ultimate test-drive before making your decision.

So, seize the moment, dive into new experiences, and let Give it a Go be your passport to an extraordinary university journey. Let curiosity guide you, friendships flourish, and memories stay with you for life. The adventure awaits – are you ready to Give it a Go?

Rydym yn gweithio’n galed tu ôl i’r llen i greu rhaglen anhygoel o ddigwyddiadau ar gyfer Hydref 2024 – dewch yn ôl i’r dudalen yma ym mis Medi am deithiau & digwyddiadau i chi eu mwynhau!

Croeso i Rho Gynnig Arni lle gallwch brofi pethau newydd a darganfod y cyfleoedd diddiwedd sydd ar gael tra yn y brifysgol. Boed os ydych yn glas-fyfyriwr sy’n awyddus i gymryd rhan ymhob agwedd o fywyd prifysgol, neu’n fyfyriwr hŷn yn edrych am rywbeth newydd, mae Rho Gynnig Arni yma i’ch helpu!

Mae ein rhaglen wedi’i rhannu’n ddau fath: rheiny wedi’u trefnu gan ein grwpiau myfyrwyr anhygoel, megis ein clybiau chwaraeon a chymdeithasau, a phrofiadau wedi’u trefnu gan yr UM.

Pan mae’n dod i sesiynau Rho Gynnig Arni yr UM, byddwch yn barod i bacio’ch bag a mynd ar deithiau epig ar draws y Deyrnas Unedig. Mae gennym ystod anhygoel o deithiau ar y gweill, o weld Côr y Cewri i fwynhau dinas osgeiddig Rhydychen a cherdded ar hyd yr Arfordir Jwrasig. Ac mae mwy! Byddwn hefyd yn mynd ar deithiau hirach i Gaeredin a chefn gwlad Gogledd Cymru. A’r rhan gorau? Rydym wedi’u gwneud yn fforddiadwy, gyda phrisiau sy’n addas i chi fel myfyrwyr.

Nawr, gadewch i ni drafod ein grwpiau myfyrwyr. Paratowch am amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd wedi’u trefnu gan ein myfyrwyr rhagorol. Beth bynnag yw’ch diddordeb, mae gennym rywbeth i chi. O bêl-droed i ffrisbi, mae yna chwaraeon di-ri i chi droi eich llaw at. Neu cymerwch ran mewn cyfleoedd gyda chymdeithasau diwylliannol sy’n dathlu amrywiaeth ac yn cysylltu myfyrwyr o ar draws y byd. Os oes gennych ddiddordeb penodol o anime i actio, hoci i hanes, jazz i japaneeg, mae yna rywbeth i chi!

Ond beth sy’n gwneud ein sesiynau Rho Gynnig Arni yn unigryw? Rydym yn deall y gall ymrwymiad fod ychydig yn frawychus, felly rydym yn cynnig cyfle i gwrdd â chymdeithasau, profi eu gweithgareddau, a gwir cael blas ar yr hyn maent yn ei gynnig, cyn i chi benderfynu ymaelodi.

Felly cymerwch y cyfle a rhowch gynnig ar brofiadau newydd gyda ni. Byddwch yn agored i bethau newydd, a gwnewch ffrindiau ac atgofion bythgofiadwy. Mae antur yn eich disgwyl – ydych chi’n barod i Roi Cynnig Arni?

Sailing Club Club Sailing GIAG 9th October PM
9th October
Meet point - Opposite The Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road
Come and join us to try sailing. All abilities welcome.
Medieval Re-enactment Society Give It A Go - Craft Session 2
9th October
Student Union, Room 3G
Come make your own leather pouch, 12th century style!
Buy Tickets
FAD (Dance Society) Give it a Go - Week 2 - Beginners
9th October
Come along to Week 2 of our Beginners Give it a Go Commercial class!!
Buy Tickets
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) GIAG
9th October
3C/D, Cardiff University Students Union
This session will be an introduction to mixed martial arts, primarily aimed at those who are looking to try out a new sport. The session will cover the foundations of both striking and grappling with experienced coaches.
Buy Tickets
FAD (Dance Society) Give it a Go - Week 2 - Intermediate
9th October
Come along to Week 2 of our Intermediate Give it a Go Commercial class!
Buy Tickets
FAD (Dance Society) Give it a Go - Week 2 - Advanced
9th October
Come along to Week 2 of our Advanced Give it a Go Commercial class!
Buy Tickets
Expression Dance Society Intermediate Contemporary Dance - Week 2 - GIAG
10th October
Y Stwdio - Students Union
Buy Tickets
ATMA Society Mantra Night
10th October
The Lodge, SU
Mantra Meditation, Spiritual Knowledge and a Vegetarian Feast!
Buy Tickets
Dancesport Club DANCESPORT BALLROOM AND LATIN GIVE IT A GO!
10th October
The South Hall within Cardiff University sports training village, 12 Bevan Place, Cardiff, CF14 3UX
Come to Dancesport’s Ballroom and Latin Give it a go! This session will be beginner friendly and all are welcome to attend!
Buy Tickets
Film Production Society Give it A Go: Introduction To Script Writing + Idea Sharing
10th October
Student Union Room 3E
Buy Tickets
CU Heels Dance Society 'Give it a Go'- Beginner class 2
10th October
Room 3D in the SU building
Buy Tickets
CU Heels Dance Society 'Give it a Go'- Intermediate class 2
10th October
Room 3D in the SU building
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Bath Trip
12th October
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Caving & Canyoning Club Caving GIAG day trip 12th October
12th October
Brecon Beacons
Daytrip to the Ogof Ffynnon Ddu cave system in the Brecon Beacons, a beginner friendly experience introducing you to the wonders of caving
Buy Tickets
Aerial Fitness Hoop GIAG Sat 12th - 9:30am
12th October
Buy Tickets
Aerial Fitness Pole GIAG Sat 12th - 9:30am
12th October
Buy Tickets
Sailing Club Club Sailing GIAG 12th October AM
12th October
Meet point - Opposite The Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road
Come and join us to try sailing. All abilities welcome.
Buy Tickets
Aerial Fitness Hoop GIAG Sat 12th - 10:30am
12th October
Buy Tickets
Aerial Fitness Pole GIAG Sat 12th - 10:30am
12th October
Buy Tickets
TANGGS GIAG - Freshers LGBTQ+ Picnic
12th October
Meet outside SU, Park Place Stairs Entrance
Join CU Pride, Healthcare Pride (HEAL), and TANGGS for a picnic on 12th of October from 12:00pm to 2:30pm! It'll be a chill afternoon to meet other queer people in Cardiff Uni or catch up with friends you haven't seen over the summer break.
Buy Tickets
Sailing Club Club Sailing GIAG 12th October PM
12th October
Meet point - Opposite The Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road
Come and join us to try sailing. All abilities welcome.
Buy Tickets
Caving & Canyoning Club Caving GIAG day trip 13th October
13th October
Brecon Beacons
Daytrip to the Ogof Ffynnon Ddu cave system in the Brecon Beacons, a beginner friendly experience introducing you to the wonders of caving
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Glastonbury & Wells Food Festival Trip
13th October
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Airsoft Society Airsoft Give-It-a-Go! Students' Union Close-Quarters-Combat
13th October
Great Hall, Student's Union
Open to anyone (although strictly 18+), member or not! This is an 'SUCQC' (Students' Union Close-Quarter's Combat) event, and will consist of timeslotted games to give airsoft with the society a go!
Buy Tickets
Sailing Club Club Sailing GIAG 13th October AM
13th October
Meet point - Opposite The Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road
Come and join us to try sailing. All abilities welcome.
Buy Tickets
Medieval Re-enactment Society Give It A Go - Combat Session 2
13th October
The Bagel Place, Student Union
Come try your hand at medieval combat, and learn to wield a shield and spear with the best of them!
Buy Tickets
Sailing Club Club Sailing GIAG 13th October PM
13th October
Meet point - Opposite The Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road
Come and join us to try sailing. All abilities welcome.
Buy Tickets
Trampoline Club Trampoline Give it a Go 6
13th October
Talybont Sports Centre
Trampoline Give it a Go 6
Buy Tickets
Aerial Fitness Hoop GIAG Sun 13th - 5:30pm
13th October
Y Stiwdio
Buy Tickets
Aerial Fitness Pole GIAG Sun 13th - 5:30pm
13th October
Y Stiwdio
Buy Tickets
Aerial Fitness Hoop GIAG Sun 13th - 6:30pm
13th October
Y Stiwdio
Buy Tickets
Aerial Fitness Pole GIAG Sun 13th - 6:30pm
13th October
Y Stiwdio
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Tenby Trip
19th October
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Airsoft Society Airsoft Give-It-a-Go! 'The Station' Away Game
19th October
'The Station', Main Ave, Pontypridd, CF37 5UR
Open to anyone (strictly 18+), member or not! This is a 'normal' gameday at an indoor site. The site is accessible by train from Cathays or Cardiff Central stations.
Buy Tickets
Coffee Society Give coffee a go 2
19th October
Coffi Lab 8, 10 Wellfield Rd, Cardiff CF24 3NZ
Our last give it a go event is holding place at Coffi Lab cafe on Wellfield Road. Both members and non-members are welcome! There are free tickets available.
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Rhossili - Gower Coast Trip
20th October
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Cardiff University Students' Union Laser Tag
20th October
The Great Hall
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Cambridge Trip
26th October
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Waterfall Walk Trip
27th October
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Pumpkin Carving (6pm - 7:15pm)
29th October
3A, Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Pumpkin Carving (7:30pm - 8:45pm)
29th October
3A, Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Bridgwater Carnival Trip
2nd-3rd November
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Stourhead Trip
3rd November
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Oxford Trip
9th November
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Pen y Fan Trip
10th November
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Stonehenge & Salisbury Trip
16th November
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Cotswolds Trip
17th November
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Cardiff University Students' Union Laser Tag
17th November
The Great Hall
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go York & Whitby Overnight Trip
23rd-24th November
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Worcester Christmas Markets Trip
30th November
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Oxford Trip
1st December
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Windsor Trip
7th December
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Bath Christmas Markets Trip
8th December
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Full Time Officers SU Christmas Market
9th December
Y Plas, Students' Union, Cathays
Festive Food, Drinks and Freebies - Free Entry
Give It A Go Edinburgh Overnight Trip
14th-16th December
Meeting Point: Student Union
Buy Tickets
Give It A Go Ticket Transfer 2024/25
31st July
Buy Tickets

DIY Day Trips

We have created for you the perfect way to explore your local area and must-see sights around Cardiff with your household. All trips are fun, accessible by foot, bike or on easily available public transport from the Students’ Union building and ideal for those on a budget. We’ve tried to include as much information as we can, including any specific guidance surrounding Covid-19 affected operations. Make sure to plan ahead where necessary to ensure you make the most of each trip.

Click on the images to download the guides