Non-Alcoholic Events

Mon 28th September

Sports & Freebies Fair Day 1
28th September 10am - 4pm
Discover your new favourite sport, meet like-minded students who run our sports clubs and grab some fantastic freebies at our Sports & Freebies Fair!  Whether you’re looking to continue a sport you love or are keen to try something completely new,
Medics Netball Give it a Go
28th September 4pm - 6pm
Talybont Sports Hall
We’re a healthcare-focused netball club that play in both BUCS and IMG leagues - come and join in for a fun netball training session and some relaxed match play!

Tue 29th September

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.
Sports & Freebies Fair Day 2
29th September 10am - 4pm
Heath Fair day 1
29th September 11am - 3pm
CUNC Give it a Go
29th September 6pm - 7:30pm
Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall
A perfect opportunity to try out netball and meet some of the committee, especially if you are still deciding if you would like to trial for us :)
OPSOC NETBALL GIAG
29th September 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Talybont South Outdoor Netball Courts
A casual, and fun netball session
Ultimate Frisbee GIAG (Outdoors)
29th September 9pm - 10:30pm
Talybont 3G
Never played? No problem! Come try out Ultimate Frisbee! In a beginner-friendly environment, you can learn the basics, play a few games, ask any questions about the season, and meet the Committee!

Wed 30th September

Societies & Freebies Fair Day 1
30th September 10am - 4pm
Heath Fair day 2
30th September 11am - 3pm
Medics Women's Hockey Give it a Go
30th September 1pm - 2:30pm
Talybont Hockey Pitch (behind taly gate)
Our GIAG is open to all courses and all abilities!!
Ice Skating Give it a Go - Session 1
30th September 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Vindico Arena, Cardiff
Whether you're bambi on ice or setting your sights for olympic gold, our ice skating GIAG is perfect for you!

Thu 1st October

Societies & Freebies Fair Day 2
1st October 10am - 4pm
Free Crêpes Social
1st October 11am - 4:30pm
Room 3C/D in the Student Union
Baseball and Softball GIAG 1: 14:00, Thu 1 Oct 2026
1st October 2pm - 4pm
Pontcanna fields (next to Blackweir Bridge)
Come along and try out a training session with us at the baseball field at Pontcanna! We will teach you some warmups and drills as we prepare for a busy upcoming season! All abilities and experience levels are welcome!
Chai &Chill - Give it a go!
1st October 2pm - 3pm
Join our WhatsApp for details
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 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!
A close up of a snakes and ladders board game. 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 GIAG Quiz!
1st October 6pm - 8pm
Students' Union, Room 3G
THE BEGINNING OF GREATNESS
Medics Squash Give It A Go 1
1st October 7:20pm - 9:20pm
Squash Courts, Talybont Sports Centre
Cardiff University TaeKwon-Do Club logo with a dragon in the centre Taekwon-Do GIAG!
1st October 7:30pm - 9pm
Talybont Sport Facilities, Courts 5 & 6
Come and try out one of our introductory training sessions - beginners and experienced are encouraged !

Fri 2nd October

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!
Fresher Trials, Day 2, and GIAG
2nd October 10:30am - noon
Talybont 3G pitch
Trials for newcomers for Cardiff University Men’s Hockey Club for the 2026/2027 season. All abilities welcome to our GIAG session, held simultaneously.
Friday Fest
2nd October 11am - 4pm
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
Give It A Go - Vegetarian & Vegan Cardiff Walking Tour
2nd October 1pm - 3pm
Bottom of CU/CSL Steps (Park Place)
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!
Women’s Cricket Friday Give it a Go
2nd October 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Talybont Sports Hall
Welcome to Cardiff University’s Women’s Cricket! If you’re interested in trying your hand at cricket, come and have a go! Meet some new people and get a feel for the club! We can’t wait to see you there!
Character Hotseating Giag
2nd October 5pm - 7pm
TBC
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 GIAG - Drama games & improv (Session 1)
2nd October 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU
Ultimate Frisbee GIAG (Indoors)
2nd October 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Talybont Sports Training Village, North Hall
Never played? No problem! Come try out Ultimate Frisbee! In a beginner-friendly environment, you can learn the basics, play a few games, ask any questions about the season, and meet the Committee!

Sat 3rd October

Book Club Bookstore Crawl GIAG
3rd October 11am - 3pm
Alexandra Gardens
Join us as we explore Cardiff's bookshops!
Wet Dippers GIAG 2: Barry
3rd October 11am - 1pm
Jacksons Bay, Barry Island
Our second GIAG, limited tickets remaining!
Surf Sports GIAG
3rd October 11:30am - 5pm
Porthcawl
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 GIAG - Drama games & improv (Session 2)
3rd October 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU
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.
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.
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!
River Taff GIAG
3rd October 1pm - 3pm
Join Cardiff University Kayaking Club for a fun Give It A Go session on the River Taff! No experience needed—just bring yourself. Enjoy exciting games on the water, then relax with a BBQ afterward! Any further queries, please DM us on Instagram!
Act One GIAG - Postgraduate
3rd October 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

Sun 4th October

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.
Give It A Go - Combat Session
4th October 11:45am - 4pm
Blackweir Fields
Learn to fight, 12th-century style!
Bridge Give It A Go 04/10
4th October noon - 4pm
Cardiff Bridge Club
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 GIAG - Crew
4th October 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU
Baseball and Softball GIAG 2: 14:00, Sun 4 Oct 2026
4th October 2pm - 4pm
Pontcanna fields (next to Blackweir Bridge)
Come along and try out a training session with us at the baseball field at Pontcanna! We will teach you some warmups and drills as we prepare for a busy upcoming season! All abilities and experience levels are welcome!
Act One GIAG - Games of Deception
4th October 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU
Medics Squash Give It A Go 2
4th October 3:20pm - 6pm
Squash Courts, Talybont Sports Centre
Women’s Cricket Sunday Give it a Go
4th October 4pm - 5:30pm
Welcome to Cardiff University’s Women’s Cricket! If you’re interested in trying your hand at cricket, come and have a go! Meet some new people and get a feel for the club! We can’t wait to see you there!
Ultimate Frisbee GIAG (Outdoors)
4th October 5:30pm - 7pm
Talybont 3G
Never played? No problem! Come try out Ultimate Frisbee! In a beginner-friendly environment, you can learn the basics, play a few games, ask any questions about the season, and meet the Committee!
GIAG 1: Vocaloid Quiz
4th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
3E, Cardiff Student's Union

Mon 5th October

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!
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!
Cardiff University TaeKwon-Do Club logo with a dragon in the centre Taekwon-Do GIAG!
5th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Talybont Sport Facilities, Courts 4 & 5
Come and try out one of our introductory training sessions - beginners and experienced are encouraged !

Tue 6th October

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 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.
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 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!
Karate GIAG - Traditional & Kata
6th October 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Y Stiwdio, 1st Floor of Students' Union
**Come along and try traditional karate with Cardiff University Karate Club!**
Karate GIAG - Kumite Drills & Fitness
6th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Y Stiwdio, 1st Floor of Students' Union
Interested in the sporting side of karate? Our Kumite Drills & Fitness session is the perfect opportunity to experience karate fighting in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
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 :)
Korfball Give It a Go (Tuesday 6th Oct)
6th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Talybont sports hall (South hall)
Come along and give korfball a go! Will be a friendly, relaxed atmosphere reflecting a standard training session. No experience needed, none of us had heard of the sport before uni! A great opportunity to meet some new people and try something new!

Wed 7th October

Yoga Society Give It a Go
7th October 9am - 10am
Y Stiwdio, Students' Union
Give It A Go - Craft Session
7th October 1pm - 5pm
Students' Union, Room 3G
Learn to sew your very own 12th-century hat!
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.
Ice Skating Give it a Go - Session 2
7th October 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Vindico Arena, Cardiff
Whether you're bambi on ice or setting your sights for olympic gold, our ice skating GIAG is perfect for you!
Tecsoc GIAG - Battlebots
7th October 1:30pm - 4pm
Queens Buildings - Central Building/C/3.08, CF10 3AA
Build, Test and Fight Battlebots ⚔️
Social Run GIAG 1
7th October 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cardiff University Fitness and Conditioning Centre, Senghennydd Rd
Join us for our weekly social run around Cardiff, with an option to do 5K or 10k!
A regular NOVIS event, letting neurodivergent people share a comfortable space and socialise in their own way! 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! :)
GIAG BOY GROUP 2026/27
7th October 4pm - 6pm
Students’ Union room 3C/D
Bridge Give It A Go 07/10
7th October 5pm - 7pm
Room 3B, Student Union
An introduction to Bridge society
Book Club Meeting GIAG 1
7th October 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Student Union, Room 3F
A chance to attend your first Book Club meeting!
Poster of a ball of yarn, Hooked Give It a Go, Wednesday 7th and  Friday 9th October, 6-7:30pm Give It a Go!
7th October 6pm - 7:30pm
SU Meeting Room 3A

Thu 8th October

Friendship Bracelet Making - GIAG
8th October 6pm - 8pm
The Lodge
Meet & Greet GIAG
8th October 6pm - 11pm
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 :)
Hindu Soc Meet and Greet
8th October 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Y Studio
Show Choir GIAG- ‘Opening Up’ (Waitress)
8th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Cardiff SU, room 3A
Cardiff University TaeKwon-Do Club logo with a dragon in the centre Taekwon-Do GIAG!
8th October 7:30pm - 9pm
Talybont Sport Facilities, Courts 5 & 6
Come and try out one of our introductory training sessions - beginners and experienced are encouraged !

Fri 9th October

Yoga Society Give It a Go
9th October 9am - 10am
Y Stiwdio, Students' Union
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
Poster with ball of yarn, Hooked Give It a Go, Wednesday 7th and Friday 9th October, 6-7:30pm Give It a Go!
9th October 5:45pm - 7:15pm
SU Meeting Room 3G

Sat 10th October

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!
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!!
Surf Sports GIAG
10th October 11:30am - 5pm
Porthcawl
Absolutely no surfing experience required; however, you must be comfortable in the water and able to swim short distances. All kit provided and a short lesson will be given by other students to teach you the basics of how to stand on the board.
Karate GIAG - Beginners
10th October noon - 1pm
Y Stiwdio, 1st Floor of Students' Union
**Always wanted to try karate? This session is the perfect place to start!
Bioscience Scavenger Hunt GIAG
10th October 1pm - 3pm
Globe Room
Karate GIAG - Traditional & Kata
10th October 1pm - 2pm
Y Stiwdio, 1st Floor of Students' Union
**Come along and try traditional karate with Cardiff University Karate Club!**
A fun GIAG, getting neurodivergent people to meet and talk with prompts, pictures, and stations! 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!
Karate GIAG - Kumite Sparring
10th October 2pm - 3pm
Y Stiwdio, 1st Floor of Students' Union
Ready to put your skills into practice? Our Kumite Sparring session is designed to give you the opportunity to experience realistic karate matches in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment.

Sun 11th October

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 Give It a Go
11th October 10am - 11am
Y Stiwdio, Students' Union
TTRPGS GIAG 1
11th October 11am - 5pm
Student’s Union, 3G
Give It A Go - Combat Session
11th October 11:45am - 4pm
Blackweir Fields
Learn to fight, 12th-century style!
Korfball Give It a Go (Sunday 11th Oct)
11th October 4pm - 6pm
Talybont sports hall (South hall)
Come along and give korfball a go! Will be a friendly, relaxed atmosphere reflecting a standard training session. No experience needed, none of us had heard of the sport before uni! A great opportunity to meet some new people and try something new!
Wet Dippers GIAG 3: Barry
11th October 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Whitmore Bay, Barry Island
Our final GIAG , also at Barry!
GIAG 2: Gaming
11th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
3E, Cardiff Student's Union

Mon 12th October

GIAG 2 - Model UN Surprise Topic Debate
12th October 7pm - 8:30pm
John Percivil 2.01
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!
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.
Cardiff University TaeKwon-Do Club logo with a dragon in the centre Taekwon-Do GIAG!
12th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Talybont Sport Facilities, Courts 4 & 5
Come and try out one of our introductory training sessions - beginners and experienced are encouraged !

Tue 13th October

Bridge Give It A Go 13/10
13th October 5pm - 7pm
Cardiff Bridge Club
Cardgames GIAG
13th October 5pm - 9pm
Student’s Union, 3G
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 :)
Show Choir GIAG- 'What Is This Feeling' (Wicked)
13th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Cardiff SU, room 3A

Wed 14th October

Yoga Society Give It a Go
14th October 9am - 10am
Y Stiwdio, Students' Union
Give It A Go - Craft Session
14th October 1pm - 5pm
Students' Union, Room 3E
Learn to make your own 12th-century pouch!
Baseball and Softball GIAG 3: 14:00, Wed 14 Oct 2026
14th October 2pm - 4pm
Come along and try out a training session with us at the baseball field at Pontcanna! We will teach you some warmups and drills as we prepare for a busy upcoming season! All abilities and experience levels are welcome!
A regular NOVIS event, letting neurodivergent people share a comfortable space and socialise in their own way! 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! :)
Social Run GIAG 2
14th October 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cardiff University Fitness and Conditioning Centre, Senghennydd Rd
Join us for our weekly social run around Cardiff, with an option to do 5K or 10k!
GIAG GIRL GROUP 2026/27
14th October 4pm - 6pm
Students’ Union room 3C/D
Boardgames GIAG
14th October 5pm - 8pm
Student’s Union, 3G
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

Wargames GIAG
15th October 5pm - 9pm
Student’s Union, 3G
Athletics Sprints GIAG 2
15th October 6pm - 7:30pm
Cardiff International Sport Campus, Leckwith
Join us for a sprint session at Leckwith track! We will teach you some key warm ups and drills before doing one of our usual sprint workouts designed to prepare us for races in a few months' time! All abilities and experience levels are welcome!
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 Give It a Go
16th October 9am - 10am
Y Stiwdio, Students' Union
Give It A Go - Bute Park Walk
16th October 1pm - 3pm
Bottom of CU/CSL Steps (Park Place)

Sat 17th October

GIAG Parkrun and Pancakes (17/10)
17th October 9am - noon
Cardiff Parkrun

Sun 18th October

Yoga Society Give It a Go
18th October 10am - 11am
Y Stiwdio, Students' Union
TTRPGS GIAG 2
18th October 11am - 5pm
Student’s Union, 3G

Mon 19th October

Athletics GIAG Endurance 3
19th October 6pm - 8pm
Heath Park (King George V Drive N)
Come along and try out a typical endurance speed session at Heath park!
Collaging Craft night (Sapphic Society GIAG #2)
19th October 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lodge