Society & Club Events

Mon 21st September

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Dancesport Club Salsa Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Cardiff Students Union
Learn some basic steps, turns and simple routines while meeting new people and having fun.

Tue 22nd September

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Wed 23rd September

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Thu 24th September

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Fri 25th September

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
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.

Sat 26th September

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Sun 27th September

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Postgraduate Network Snapback Pre-Social
27th September 8pm - 10pm
Taf, Students' Union
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Mon 28th September

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Jiu Jitsu Club Give It A Go
28th September 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall
Women's Basketball Club Give It a Go
28th September 7pm - 8:30pm
Talybont Sports Hall, 12 Bevan Pl, Cardiff CF14 3UX
Give it a Go Session

Tue 29th September

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Men's Hockey Club Fresher Trials, Day 1
29th September 11am - 12:30pm
Talybont 3G pitch
Trials for newcomers for Cardiff University Men’s Hockey Club for the 2026/2027 season.
American Football Club American Football GIAG 1
29th September 3pm - 5pm
Talybont 3G Pitches
American Football GIAG 1 (Talybont 3G) Come and try out one of the UK's fastest growing sports, No experience required!!!

Wed 30th September

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Rounders Club Give it a Go (rounders)
30th September 1pm - 2:30pm
Bute Park
This is an open event for students to come and try out Rounders, whether you simply want to get out for a breather or wish to play some competitive games. Rounders is for everyone and we would love to see people come and play!
American Football Club American Football GIAG 2
30th September 2pm - 4pm
Talybont 3G Pitches
American Football GIAG 2 (Talybont 3G) Come and try out the UK's fastest growing sport, No experience required!!!
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.
CU Equal Opportunities Law Society GIAG Equal Opportunities event freshers week
30th September 5pm - 7pm
Jiu Jitsu Club Give It A Go
30th September 8pm - 10pm
Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall

Thu 1st October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Women's Hockey Club Fresher Trial 1
1st October 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Talybont astro. Sports Training Village, Talybont, CF14 3AT
For anyone considering playing hockey at university for the 2026/2027 season.
Jiu Jitsu Club Give It A Go
1st October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall

Fri 2nd October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Turkish Society GIVE IT A GO
2nd October midnight - 3rd October midnight
verse apartments
Join us for our Meet & Games Night! 🎉 A fun and relaxed evening to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy a variety of games together. Everyone is welcome — come along and get to know the Turkish Society! 🇹🇷✨
Wet Dippers Wild Swimming Society Wet Dippers GIAG (QUIET) - Penarth
2nd October 10am - 11am
THIS EVENT IS NOT THE MAIN GIAG
Women's Hockey Club Fresher trial 2
2nd October noon - 2pm
Talybont astro. Sports Training Village, Talybont, CF14 3AT
For anyone considering playing hockey at university of the 2026/2027 season.
Rounders Club GIAG session 2
2nd October noon - 1:30pm
Bute park (more information on our instagram page)
This is an open and free Give It a Go session for anyone interested in rounders wether you want to join a team or simply want a fun activity to participate in, all are welcome
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.
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

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Book Club Book Club Bookstore Crawl GIAG
3rd October 11am - 3pm
Alexandra Gardens
Join us as we explore Cardiff's bookshops!
Polo Club Cardiff Polo GIAG
3rd October 11am - 4pm
Longdole Polo Club
Women's Football Club Cardiff Universities Ladies Football - IMG GIAG
3rd October 2pm - 4pm
Talybont Astro
CULF IMG - Give It A Go
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.

Sun 4th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
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?!
Tennis Club Give it a Go Session 16:30-18:00 04/10/2026
4th October 4:30pm - 5th October 6pm
Tennis Club Give it a Go Session 18:00-19:30 4/10/2026
4th October 6pm - 5th October 7:30pm

Mon 5th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
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
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
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!
Jiu Jitsu Club Give It A Go
5th October 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall
Snowsports Club Beginners GIAG
5th October 6pm - 9pm
Cardiff Ski And Snowboard Centre
Give snowsports a try on the dry slope! Open to all abilities.
Raise and Give Capture the RAGon
5th October 6pm - midnight
The RAGon has escaped! Join a team, follow clues, explore sites and popular venues, and complete challenges across Cardiff to track down Raise and Give's legendary mascot.
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, 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!
Triathlon Club GIAG Monday Maindy cycling (5/10)
5th October 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Maindy Velodrome
Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required

Tue 6th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
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.
Rowing Club Land Give-It-A-Go
6th October 5pm - 9pm
Level 1 corridor in the Student Union
Land GIAG to learn how to use rowing machines
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 :)
Triathlon Club GIAG Tuesday Tempo running (6/10)
6th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Roath Rec
Interval session around a short loop at Roath Rec
Expression Dance Society Fitness GIAG
6th October 7pm - 8pm
3D
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

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
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!
Triathlon Club GIAG Wednesday swimming (7/10)
7th October 7:30am - 8:30am
Star hub leisure centre, Splott
Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace
Tennis Club Give it a Go Session 12:30-14:00 7/10/2026
7th October 12:30pm - 8th October midnight
Cardiff Lawn Tennis Club
Tennis Club Give it a Go Session 14:00-15:30 7/10/2026
7th October 2pm - 8th October midnight
Rowing Club Water Give-It-A-Go
7th October 2pm - 5pm
Channel View Leisure Centre
Water GIAG to learn how to row
Anime Society Anime GIAG 3: Quiz
7th October 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Work together in teams to face an anime themed quiz!
Triathlon Club GIAG Wednesday Maindy cycling (7/10)
7th October 5pm - 6pm
Maindy Velodrome
Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required
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!
Jiu Jitsu Club Give It A Go
7th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall

Thu 8th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
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.
Tennis Club Give it a Go Session 14:00-15:30 7/10/2026
7th October 2pm - 8th October midnight
Expression Dance Society Intermediate GIAG
8th October 5pm - 6pm
Y Stiwdio
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!
Triathlon Club GIAG Thursday Social Run (8/10)
8th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Back of SU, opposite the bagel place
5k or 10k runs at a social chatting pace (no dropping people)
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
Jiu Jitsu Club Give It A Go
8th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall

Fri 9th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
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.
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.
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.

Sat 10th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
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.
Polo Club Cardiff Polo GIAG 2
10th October 11am - 4pm
Longdole Polo Club

Sun 11th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Triathlon Club GIAG Sunday Social Ride (11/10)
11th October 9am - noon
Meet at Lidl car park
Casual, intermediate and advanced ride starting and ending at Lidl. Potential cafe stop. Route sent out a day or so before
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!
Triathlon Club GIAG Sunday Swim (11/10)
11th October 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Maindy leisure centre swimming pool
Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace
Tennis Club Give it a Go Session 16:30-18:00 11/10/2026
11th October 4:30pm - midnight
Tennis Club Give it a Go Session 18:00-19:30 11/10/2026
11th October 6pm - 2am

Mon 12th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Expression Dance Society Intermediate GIAG
12th October 5pm - 6pm
Expression Dance Society Advanced GIAG
12th October 6pm - 7pm
Snowsports Club Race and Freestyle GIAG
12th October 6pm - 9pm
Cardiff Ski And Snowboard Centre
Try out our race or freestyle sessions on the dry slope!
Tamil Society Tamil Soc Meet & Greet GIAG
12th October 6pm - 9pm
Y Plas
Triathlon Club GIAG Monday Maindy cycling (12/10)
12th October 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Maindy Velodrome
Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required

Tue 13th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Triathlon Club GIAG Tuesday Tempo running (13/10)
13th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Roath Rec
Interval session around a short loop at Roath Rec
Expression Dance Society Novice GIAG
13th October 7pm - 8pm
3D

Wed 14th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Triathlon Club GIAG Wednesday swimming (14/10)
14th October 7:30am - 8:30am
Star hub leisure centre, Splott
Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace
Triathlon Club GIAG Wednesday Maindy cycling (14/10)
14th October 5pm - 6pm
Maindy Velodrome
Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required
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

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Triathlon Club GIAG Thursday Social Run (15/10)
15th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Back of SU, opposite the bagel place
5k or 10k runs at a social chatting pace (no dropping people)

Fri 16th October

Dancesport Club Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go
21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm
Talybont Sports Centre
Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.
Expression Dance Society Lyrical GIAG
16th October 7:30pm - 8:30pm
The Cathays Community Centre

Sun 18th October

Triathlon Club GIAG Sunday Social Ride (18/10)
18th October 9am - noon
Meet at Lidl car park
Casual, intermediate and advanced ride starting and ending at Lidl. Potential cafe stop. Route sent out a day or so before
Triathlon Club GIAG Sunday Swim (18/10)
18th October 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Maindy leisure centre swimming pool
Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace