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What is Give it a Go? Give it a Go is a full calendar of amazing activities for you to try whilst you are a student at Cardiff. Try out societies, sports, languages, develop skills, go on day and weekend trips and so much more! The aim is to get you to try things you’ve never tried before, meet new people and have an absolutely amazing time in Cardiff.
If you have any questions about sessions please email the organising group directly. Their email is listed on their event. Sign up online at: cardiffstudents.com/GiveitaGo
To join your favourite clubs and societies go to cardiffstudents.com. Make sure you sign up to all sessions online. We’ll do our best to inform you if any sessions are cancelled.
City Day Trips Sat 17th November Bristol
£16
Sat 24th November Oxford
£18
Sat 1st December Birmingham
Sat 8th December
Sat 10th November
Bath £18
Cambridge £25
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£18
Photo: Nigel Brown
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Go Exploring Sat 29th September Rhossili Beach
Sat 20th October £16
Sat 6th October
Rhossili Beach
£16
Sun 21st October
Mumbles Margam Country Park Swansea
£16 £16 £16
Jurassic Coast Sun 11th November Waterfall Walk
Sun 7th October Waterfall Walk
£16
Tenby
£16
Sun 25th November Nash Point
Sun 14th October
£19
£16
£18
Sat 20th October Three Cliffs Bay £16 Photo: Jan Kraus
Amazing Adventures Sun 30th September Caerphilly
£16
Sun 4th November
Sat 1st December
Stonehenge & Salisbury £25
Birmingham Christmas Markets
Sat 13th October
Sat 17th November
Stonehenge & Salisbury £25
Banksy Tour
Sat 3rd November
Sat 24th November
Bridgewater Carnival
£18
£18
Bicester Shopping Village £18
£18
Sat 8th December Bath Christmas Markets
£18
Sun 9th December Cardiff Christmas Market
£2
Exciting Events Mon 19th November Take Me Out
£2 Audience £4 Contestant
Weds 21st November Flatmate Speed Dating
£2
Fri 30th November: Playzone £18
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Freshers’ Events 2018 Wednesday 19th September
Thursday 20th September
Friday 21st September
Cathays Campus Tour SU Tour City Centre Tour
Cathays Campus Tour SU Tour City Centre Tour
International fair Cathays Campus Tour SU Tour City Centre Tour
Saturday 22nd September
Sunday 23rd September
Monday 24th September
Cathays Campus Tour SU Tour City Centre Tour
Cathays Campus Tour SU Tour City Centre Tour
Sports Fair Cathays Campus Tour SU Tour City Centre Tour Bay (Senedd) Barry Island Vintage bus tour IKEA
Tuesday 25th September
Wednesday 26th September
Thursday 27th September
Societies & Volunteering Fair Cathays Campus Tour SU Tour City Centre Tour National Museum Welsh Cake Making Cardiff Castle Welsh Lesson Film Night
Societies & Volunteering Fair Heath Park Fair Cathays Campus Tour SU Tour City Centre Tour Bay St Fagans Vintage bus tour IKEA
Cathays Campus Tour SU Tour City Centre Tour National Museum Welsh Cake Making Welsh Lesson Film Night
Friday 28th September
Saturday 29th September
Sunday 30th September
Cathays Campus Tour SU Tour City Centre Tour Bay (Barrage) Castell Coch Vintage bus tour IKEA
Rhossili Beach Trip
Caerphilly Day Trip Film Night
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Sports Aerial Fitness Take your chance to try pole fitness lessons to have fun, meet people and get fit! Aerial Fitness aerialfitness@cardiff.ac.uk 1st October (16:30-17:30 & 17:3018:30), 2nd October (16:00-17:00 & 17:00-18:00), 5th October (14:30-15:30 & 15:30-16:30), 6th October (12:0013:00 & 13:00-14:00), 7th October (16:00-17:00 & 17:00-18:00)
£2
Outdoors Action Airsoft at Taskforce Cowbridge Need an adrenaline rush? Join us at Taskforce Cowbridge, the largest site in South Wales, with 30 acres and 12 zones of intense outdoor airsoft. Airsoft Society airsoftsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 30th September 07:00
£20 Archery Come and ping some arrows like Robin Hood! Archery Club archery@cardiff.ac.uk 7th October 19:00
Airsoft Society airsoftsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 7th October 11:00
Badminton Come join in with badminton fun. Badminton club Badminton@cardiff.ac.uk 7th & 14th October 12:00
Outdoor Woodland Airsoft at Spartan For a taste of what airsoft is really about, come along to our favourite home site with its wooded villages and famous helicopter.
£20
FREE GIAG Medics Hockey A fun and relaxed hockey session. Cardiff Medics Ladies Hockey Club cardiffmedslhc@gmail.com 26th September 15:30
Medics Men’s Hockey Taster session Come and try out medics hockey! Cardiff Medics Men’s Hockey CMHCSecretary@gmail.com 26th Sept 17:00
FREE
£1
£5
Airsoft Society airsoftsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 14th October 07:00
Cardiff Medics Football Club kohlerg@cardiff.ac.uk 23rd September 18:00-20:00
FREE
£1 Airsoft in the Students’ Union Right in our very own SU, bring your mates down to a transformed Great Hall for 5v5 rounds and plenty of good fun.
Medics Football Club kick about Come along to meet members of the club and to become part of something bigger than a society.
Baseball & Softball GIAG Bat some balls with us. Baseball and Softball Club softball@cardiff.ac.uk 13th & 20th October 13:00
£1 Boxing - GIAG! Practise basic boxing techniques, get fighting fit, and have some fun with CUABC! Free hand wraps included exclusive to GIAG. Boxing Club Boxing@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October (18:30), 6th October (11:00), 8th October (18:30), 9th October (17:00)
£2
T he Athletic Union Fair on Monday 24th September is an amazing showcase of all the sports Cardiff offers – whether you’ve been playing for years or it’s something brand new, come along and join in!
- Georgie, VP Sports
Give Squash a Go Whether a complete beginner or pro, come along and give it a go! Cardiff Medics Squash Club MedicsSquash@cardiff.ac.uk 26th September & 3rd October (14:00), 7th October (15:00)
FREE Social Runs Run Forrest Run! Cardiff University Athletics Club duckdafydd@gmail.com 2nd Oct 18:15
FREE Interval Training “The best pace is suicide pace, and today looks like a good day to die.” - Steve Prefontaine Cardiff University Athletics Club duckdafydd@gmail.com 4th Oct 18:15
FREE
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Track Session Keep calm and love track! Cardiff University Athletics Club duckdafydd@gmail.com 1st October 18:15
£3 CUBC Give it a Go 2018 Free taster session including coaching and a social afterwards.
FREE Pool & Snooker Evening A casual, friendly evening for you to try pool & snooker! Cardiff University Cuesports Society cuesoc@cardiff.ac.uk 4th October 18:30
£2 Fencing Give it a Go Come along! Stab your Friends! Make some new ones! Cardiff University Fencing Club fencing@cardiff.ac.uk 24th & 28th September, 1st & 5th October, Mondays 17:30, Fridays 19:30
£3 Mini Golf Whether you’re a total beginner or an elite amateur, come and join us for a game of mini golf! Cardiff University Golf Club Golf@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October 18:00
FREE Golf Range Session Grab this opportunity to hit some range balls and receive tuition from an experienced PGA Professional.
£4
Cardiff University Kayaking Club cardiffuni.kayakers@gmail.com 2nd & 3rd (Oct 20:15), 6th Oct (09:00, 11:30, 15:00), 09:00, 11:30, 15:00
£1 Kickboxing GIAG Self-defence, fitness or just blowing off steam, come on down and join the team!
Cardiff University Barbell Club TaylorF3@cardiff.ac.uk 26th & 28th September 19:00
Cardiff University Golf Club Golf@cardiff.ac.uk 4th October 17:00
Kayaking Why not give Kayaking a go? Join us for a fun session of paddling on the River Taff. All abilities welcome.
Cardiff University Kickboxing Club Kickboxing@cardiff.ac.uk 25th Sept & 2nd Oct (20:30), 3rd October (19:00)
£2 Ladies’ Football Come along and give Ladies’ Football a try! Cardiff University Ladies Football Club ladiesafc@cardiff.ac.uk 6th October 12:00
£1 Freshers’ cup karting Cardiff University’s fastest most adrenaline filled activities, race wheel to wheel against friends for the ultimate prize. Cardiff University Motorsports Club motorsportclub@cardiff.ac.uk TBC 13:00
£20-25 Give it a Go Netball Come and give netball a try! Cardiff University Netball Club Netball@cardiff.ac.uk 27th September 16:30
£1.50
Cardiff University Rowing Club SmallmanH@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October 13:30
FREE Club Sailing If you fancy a chill day on the water trying a new and exciting sport, come join us! Cardiff University Sailing Club https://www.cardiffstudents.com/ activities/sport/sailing/ 3rd, 13th, 14th October 12:00
£5 Squash Come and hit some balls… Cardiff University Squash Club Squash@cardiff.ac.uk 26th September 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
£2.50 Swimming & Waterpolo Looking for a sports club that will keep you fit at the same time as being one of the highlights of your university life? then swimming and waterpolo is for you! Cardiff University Swimming & Waterpolo Club sinnettlj@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd Oct 13:15
£3 Table Tennis Embrace your inner Forest Gump and come give table tennis a go! Cardiff University Table Tennis Club tabletennis@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd & 5th October 17:30 and 19:30 respectively
£2 Circuit session One of the key fitness sessions in our novice programme. Cardiff University Rowing Club SmallmanH@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October 18:00
£2
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Bay Run Run to the bay and tour of the boat yard.
Trampoline Club Come and join in the fun with Cardiff Tramps! A growing sport for recreational or competitive sucess in a friendly team environment. Cardiff University Trampoline Club cardifftramp@hotmail.co.uk 27th Sept, 30th Sept, 2nd Oct 17:30
£2
Ultimate Frisbee Who gets more air than a basketball player, more floor than a rugby player, and pulls at every tournament? An Ultimate Player. Cardiff University Ultimate Frisbee Club cardiffnofrills@gmail.com 7th October 17:30
FREE
Cycling - Road Fancy a social cafe ride along the flats, smashing up into the Brecons or something inbetween? Then come and meet us all for a Sunday ride! Cycling (CURCT) curct12@gmail.com 7th October 09:00
FREE
Caving Try something new and join us for an underground adventure. Caving & Canyoning isobeladamson@gmail.com 29th Sept, 30th Sept, 6th Oct, 7th Oct 10:00
Dodgeball Fancy a dodge, duck dive and a throw? come give dodgeball a go!
Jiu Jitsu Want to learn practical self defence or just a fun way to work out, we offer both in one!
Dodgeball Club miles.wigby@gmail.com 4th & 11th October 21:30
Jiu Jitsu Jiujitsucardiff@gmail.com 26th September& 3rd October 18:30
FREE
GIAG Weekend Away Try something new and join us for a whole weekend of underground adventure and partying.
Horse Riding Always wanted to see what the world looks like when you’re on horseback? This is your chance!
Caving & Canyoning Club adamsoni@cardiff.ac.uk 12th-14th October 18:00
Equestrian Equestrian@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd Oct 15:00
£15
Healthcare Basketball Always wanted to give Basketball a go? Now’s your chance! Whether you’re an experienced baller or a beginner we guarantee a fun session!
Clay Shooting Claypigeonshooting@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd, 10th & 24th October 13:30
Healthcare Basketball healthcarebasketball@cardiff.ac.uk 29th Sept 12:00
Cycling - Track Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas grew up training here you can also try cycling on our local Maindy outdoor velodrome! Cycling (CURCT) curct12@gmail.com 3rd October 14:00
FREE
Shaolin Kung Fu Self defence, fitness and more - a traditional, yet modern martial art! Kung Fu Club KungFu@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October 19:30
FREE
£20.50
Cardiff Uni Clay Pigeon Shooting Join us for an afternoon of shooting in the countryside followed up with a social in the evening.
£20
Ice Skating Club iceskating@cardiff.ac.uk 10th October, 17th October 14:30
£7 with transport, £5 without
FREE
£5
Ice Skating Have you ever fancied learning to ice skate?
£1
Lacrosse Come enjoy a taster session with one of Cardiff’s largest mixed clubs and play the fastest game on two feet! Lacrosse Club LacrosseClub@cardiff.ac.uk 28th September 18:30
FREE Ladies’ Basketball Be a real life baller!
Ice Hockey: Cardiff Devils vs Vaxjo Lakers Join the Redhawks as we support the Cardiff Devils in their international league fixtureexpect some fast-paced action!
Ladies Basketball LadiesBasketball@cardiff.ac.uk 4th October 18:00
Ice Hockey cardiffuni.icehockey@gmail.com 16th October 17:45
Ladies’ Cricket Give it a Go Come and have a go at a fun taster session for ladies’ cricket!
£14 without transport, £17 with
Ladies Cricket LadiesCricket@cardiff.ac.uk 7th October 16:00 - 17:30
FREE
FREE
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Ladies’ Rugby Want to join one of the fastestgrowing female sports? Come and give rugby a go! Ladies’ Rugby LadiesRugby@cardiff.ac.uk 25th September 17:00 & 28th September 16:30
FREE
Men’s Hockey Trials If you’re wanting to start a new sport, make friends, and join one of the largest sports teams at Cardiff then come along! Men’s Hockey Club cardiffunihc@gmail.com 30th September 15:30
FREE
Ladies’ Hockey Whether you’ve played before or never picked up a hockey stick! Come along for our relaxed, fun, give it a go session!
Indoor climbing taster session Set your sights high and sign up today.
Ladies’ Hockey Club cardiffunihc@gmail.com tbc tbc
Mountaineering mountaineering@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd & 9th October 18:00
£2
£3 Medics Netball GIAG Come and join our friendly, fun and relaxed club and play lots of netball! Medics Netball medicsnetball@cardiff.ac.uk 30th September 16:00
£2
Outdoor climbing session Experience climbing on real rock. Mountaineering Mountaineering@cardiff.ac.uk 13th October 10:00
£5
Men’s Basketball Because Ball is Life.
.22 Target Rifle Shooting Whatever your experience join us for some .22lr target shooting at 25 yards.
Men’s Basketball Club MensBasketball@cardiff.ac.uk 28th September 17:30-19:30
Rifle Club rifle@cardiff.ac.uk 6th October 10:00, 12:30, 15:00
FREE
Cricket Come and try Cricket with the 2018 BUCS Champions! Men’s Cricket Club MensCricket@cardiff.ac.uk 5th October 18:00
FREE Give Futsal Come and have a go at the fastest growing pport in the world. Futsal is the FIFA approved indoor version of Football and is very popular here at Cardiff University. Men’s Futsal MensAFC@cardiff.ac.uk 7th October 14:30-16:00
FREE
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£5
Snowsports Come and have a go at skiing, snowboarding, race training, freestyle or recreational skiing and a beer and a burger, all for just £4! Snowsports beginners@cardiffsnowsports.com 6th Oct 12:00
£4 Surfing GIAG No better way to break into your uni experience than diving into the thrill of surfing and exploring the beautiful Welsh coastline! Surf Sports Surfsports@cardiff.ac.uk 6th October 11:00
£20
Tae Kwon-Do Unleash your inner dragon! Tae Kwon-Do taekwondo@cardiff.ac.uk 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th October 19:30
£2.50 Tennis Competitive and friendly tennis all levels welcome! Tennis Club Tennis@cardiff.ac.uk 26th September, 3rd October, 7th November 12:00
£1 CUTri Swim session Come give Triathlon a go! Triathlon Club triathlon@cardiff.ac.uk 5th October 20:00
£2 CUTri Cycle session Come give Triathlon a go! Triathlon Club triathlon@cardiff.ac.uk 8th October 20:30
£2 CUTri running session Come give Triathlon a go! Triathlon Club triathlon@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October 18:30
FREE Volleyball Dig, Set, Spike for all Abilities. Volleyball cuvolleyball@gmail.com 25th Sept & 27th Sept (18:30), 30th Sept (18:00)
£2
Introductory Game Night Come and play some board games and meet new people, all at the Crofts Pub!
Be Creative 30 Minute Society’s Mystery Still Life Session ArtSoc’s second session to meet Social Where will you be in half an hour? up and draw. Be spontaneous, and discover Art Society Cardiff like nobody else. artsocietycardiff@gmail.com 30 Minute Society 30minutesociety@cardiff.ac.uk 27th Sept ???
FREE Anime Screening: Spirited Away Join us for a screening of the classic Ghibli Film: Spirited Away! Anime Society AnimeSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 5th Oct 18:00
FREE
10th Oct 19:00
£2 Museum/Gallery Trip Missed the SU Museum trip? Here’s your second chance. Art Society artsocietycardiff@gmail.com 17th Oct 14:00
FREE Book Crawl Come along and meet some fellow book fans for a bite to eat and a look around the best book shops Cardiff has to offer!
Origami Workshop Join us in attempting to fold paper into complex shapes! Book Club Anime Society AnimeSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd Oct 19:00
bookclub@cardiff.ac.uk 29th September 12:00
£1
FREE Books You’ve Loved and Loathed! Manga Library A chance to read and discover new Come along and discuss the books manga, make new friends, or just you’ve loved and loathed with fellow book lovers! play Pokemon! Anime Society AnimeSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 1st Oct 18:00
Book Club bookclub@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October 18:00
FREE
FREE Life Drawing Come along to the SU for a relaxed figure drawing session.
The Big Freshers Quiz A quiz for all abilities. Bring your friends and test your knowledge on music, sports, Wales and more!
Art Society artsocietycardiff@gmail.com 3rd Oct 19:00
Cardiff University Quiz Society QuizSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 1st Oct 20:30
£5
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£1
CRIT Society BRAWL@cardiff.ac.uk 30th September 18:30
FREE Freshers’ Magic Monday Come along and play some Magic The Gathering with us. CRIT Society BRAWL@cardiff.ac.uk 1st October 18:00
FREE Freshers’ CRITS Weekly RPGs Join us for our Weekly RPG session at the Student’s Union! Everyone is welcome! CRIT Society BRAWL@cardiff.ac.uk 7th October 12:00
FREE Fashion Society Photography and Designer Event Style and cameras at the ready! Fashion Society Fashionsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 20th October 2018 11:00
£2 FILM PUB QUIZ Test your film knowledge. Film Society cardifffilmsoc@gmail.com 28th Sept 19:00
FREE 48 Hour Film Challenge One weekend. Four films. GO! Film Society cardifffilmsoc@gmail.com 5th October - 7th October 20:00
FREE
Give Filmmaking a Go Learn how to direct, produce, light and record a film!! Film Society cardifffilmsoc@gmail.com 30th Sept 16:00
FREE BFI London Film Festival British Film Film Society cardifffilmsoc@gmail.com 19th Oct - 21st Oct 17:15
£75 members/£80 nonmembers
Medieval Re-enactment Combat Training Come and Give it a GO with Cardiff Medieval Re-enactment Society.
Cardiff Filming Locations Tour Take a walk through space and time! Aliens...In Cardiff?
Medieval Re-enactment Society MedievalReenactment@Cardiff.ac.uk 7th Oct, 4th & 25th Nov 10:00
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Sci-Fi@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd Oct 13:30
FREE
FREE
Photography Walk Challenge A photography walk challenge around the streets of cardiff with great prizes to be won!
Now This Is Pub Racing! Every generation has a legend. Every journey has a first step. Every saga has a beginning.
Photography society photosoc@cardiff.ac.uk 29th Sept 13:00
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Sci-Fi@cardiff.ac.uk 12th Oct 19:00
FREE
Harry Potter Sorting Ceremony Join us for an evening of magic, fun and making new friends!
Wetherspoons Pub crawl Come try your hand at some Real Ale and Cider with us as we crawl through Cardiff.
Harry Potter Society harrypottersoc@gmail.com 4th October 19:30
Real Ale and Cider Society RealAleandCider@cardiff.ac.uk 12th October 19:30
FREE
FREE Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Cinema Trip at Cineworld Rediscover the Wizarding world with the second Fantastic Beasts film! Harry Potter Society harrypottersoc@gmail.com 17th November 18:00
FREE
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Quiz Are you ready to boldly go where no quiz has gone before? Sci-Fi & Fantasy Sci-Fi@cardiff.ac.uk 1st October 18:45
£1
£5 Trip to Playzone, Swansea Feel like a kid again with a giant indoor play area and vodka slushies! Harry Potter Society, Sci Fi Society and the Book Club harrypottersoc@gmail.com 30th November 19:00
£18
Giv it e a go!
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Course Based Events CSPsychSoc Charity Pub Quiz Join us for a fun evening! Test your general knowledge, with a special mental health themed round! Cardiff Student Psychiatry Society (CSPS) StudentPsychiatry@cf.onmicrosoft.com 16th October 19:00
£1 ChemSoc White T-Shirt Social! The infamous white t-shirt social - the perfect opportunity for Chemistry freshers to meet other year groups in an informal style! Cardiff University ChemSoc cardiffchemsoc@gmail.com 26th September 18:30
FREE Freshers Mixer! Get to know your fellow law students! Cardiff University Law Society LawSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 26th September 20:00
Chaos bar crawl Come and try out the physics society on a fun challenge filled pub crawl. Chaos adams.amelia98@gmail.com 25th September 20:00
FREE EnginSoc toga party Engineering society toga party meet and greet.
FREE
English Literature Society englishliteraturesociety@cardiff.ac.uk 28th Sept 12:00
Bowling Trip Strike! PsyCardiff (Cardiff Psychology Society) PsyCardiff@cardiff.ac.uk TBC
FREE Caerphilly Castle Day trip to Caerphilly Castle. HistorySoc cardiffhistorysociety@gmail.com 1st Dec 11:00
£10 Journalism’s White Tee Social! Get out your white T-shirt and come to get to know your fellow course mates! Journalism Society journalismsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 9th October 20:30
£4 Welsh Assembly tour Devolution at your doorstep.
FREE
Engineering Society SajuJ@cardiff.ac.uk 5th October 20:00
Coffee Crawl Get to know the city with a tour of its best coffee shops.
Politics Society PoliticsSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October 09:00
£1 Crazy Golf Looking for an epic adventure? Politics Society PoliticsSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 12th October 19:30
FREE Freshers’ Social Start the year right! PsyCardiff (Cardiff Psychology Society) PsyCardiff@cardiff.ac.uk TBC
£6 Premium Members, £6.50 Standard Members Cardiff Sketch Crawl 2018 Architects? Engineers? Lawyers? Doctors? We are all artists. SAWSA (Student Association of the Welsh School of Architecture) 3rd October 13:00
£2.50 Pizza and Sangria Night Pizza, sangria, great music and a chance to try Salsa! BOGOF on cocktails for society members. Spanish and Italian Society SpanishAndItalian@cardiff.ac.uk 15th October 19:00
£5 members, £8 non-members Coco Gelato Tasty Ice Cream & Gelato Goodness! Come along and enjoy a scoop of Italy in our favourite Gelato house in town! Spanish and Italian Society SpanishAndItalian@cardiff.ac.uk 10th October 17:00
FREE Beginners Salsa @ Kapu! Spanish social dancing and a great laugh! Free Shot and free Prosecco! Spanish and Italian Society SpanishAndItalian@cardiff.ac.uk 23rd October 19:00
£4 £7 non-members, £5 members
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International Barbecue Calling all Linguists, International Students and Culture enthusiasts to come to our United Societies BBQ. Spanish and Italian Society SpanishAndItalian@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October 18:30
£10
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Skills and Training CUTV Crash Course Interested in producing fun, dynamic video content, but don’t know where to start? Join us, and we’ll show you! Cardiff Union Television stationmanager@cardiffunion.tv 28th September 14:00
£1 Skills Hub Week One-off taster events directly from the Skills Hub Teams, get involved! Cardiff Volunteering Volunteering@Cardiff.ac.uk 22nd-26th Oct. Various events, activities and locations.
Please see cardiffstudents.com/ jobs-skills/volunteering/ for details. Jim from Jimmy’s Iced Coffee Find out how Jim made his iced coffee one of the biggest brands around. Enterprise and Start Up enterprise@cardiff.ac.uk 12th November 2018 16:00
Practice WeBS Count WeBS is a BTO survey contributing to a UK wide database. Come along and see what its all about!
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award welcome talk Come and find out how you can achieve the DofE award in Uni!
Ornithological Society ornithologicalsociety@cf.ac.uk 4th November 10:00
Student Scout and Guide and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Society SSAGSandDofE@cardiff.ac.uk 13:00
FREE
FREE Winter Bird Walk and Winter Wonderland Come and get into the festive spirit with a winter bird walk followed by a drink at Winter Wonderland. Ornithological Society ornithologicalsociety@cf.ac.uk 5th December 14:00
FREE Freshers BBQ An afternoon of wide games followed by a BBQ. Student Scout and Guide and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Society SSAGSandDofE@cardiff.ac.uk 29th September 14:00
£3
FREE TEDxCardiffUniversity Join us to be part of our very first TEDx event! Enterprise and Start Up enterprise@cardiff.ac.uk 14th November 12pm
£5 Bird Walk Relaxed bird watching in Cardiff’s city centre park. Ornithological Society ornithologicalsociety@cf.ac.uk 3rd October 14:00
FREE
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SSAGS and hiking club walk. A small hike just outside Cardiff. Student Scout and Guide and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Society SSAGSand DofE@cardiff.ac.uk 9th October 18:00
FREE
Xpress Radio Try your hand at presenting, producing, and much more! Find out about the incredible opportunities we have in our award-winning radio station! Xpress Radio stationmanager@xpressradio.co.uk 1st + 2nd Oct 16:30
£1 Skills Development Service SDS provides a range of courses aimed at building your confidence, improving your transferable skills and increasing your employability potential. Topics include Speaking & Presenting, Negotiation, Motivation, Time management, Commercial Awareness, Assertiveness and so much more. We also provide additional opportunities for students in core membership leader roles. We have externally-certificated courses such as Sign Language and 1st Aid. SDS All details can be found at cardiffstudents.com/sds SDS@cf.ac.uk
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Film Nights Grab some popcorn, relax and enjoy some of the finest films available!
Cambridge Join us as we journey to one of Britain’s most reputed and famous university towns - Cambridge!
Freshers’ Events giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 11:00 & 14:00 19th-28th September
giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 19:00 25th, 27th & 30th September
giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 10th November
FREE Students’ Union Tour Get to know your Students Union, and all of its hidden gems! giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 12:00 & 15:00 19th-28th September
FREE
£2 Rhossili Beach Our first day trip of the year! Come and see the most beautiful sights at Rhossili bay. Postgrad Day Trips giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 29th September
giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 13:00 & 16:00 19th-28th September
FREE Barry Island At the end of the day, truth be told, this is an unmissable trip! giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 10:30 24th September
£5 Cardiff Bay Barrage Walk One of the top tourist destinations in Cardiff, you don’t want to miss out! giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 09:30 28th September
£5 IKEA Moved in? Need a lamp? We’ve got you covered! giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 14:00 24th, 26th & 28th September
£5
Oxford You’ve seen Cambridge, now venture to Oxford - a beautiful town home to one of the top universities in the world! giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 24th November
£16 City Centre Tour Let us show you around your new home, there’s everything you could ever need here!
£25
£18
Margam Country Park With an industrial past and a wonderful garden, Margam is the perfect place for heritage hunting and natural play.
Bath Christmas Markets Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a trip to the world famous christmas markets - and Bath is one of the best.
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giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 8th December
£16
£18
Stonehenge & Salisbury Shrouded in mystery, Stonehenge is one of the UK’s most recognisable and famous monuments. giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk 13th October
£25
Postgraduate Welcome Events Your VP Postgrad will be running events to welcome new postgraduates (taught and research) to Cardiff in late September and early October. Look out for: Quiz and Pizza Nights, Welcome Talks, Meet and Mingles and more! For all the details take a look at the Postgrad Events Booklet, check the SU website or follow ‘Jake Smith SU’ on Facebook. Vice President Postgraduate VPPostgraduate@Cardiff.ac.uk
T here’re some fantastic day trips and events this term designed for postgraduates. T hey’re a great way to get to know other postgrads, unwind and visit new places.
- Jake, VP Postgraduate Students
Learn A Language and Erasmus Erasmus+ and International Exchange Student Welcome Social Ready for an evening of Ping-Pong and retro arcade games, all whilst meeting new people? ESN Cardiff (Erasmus Society cardiff@esnuk.org 26th September 17:30
City Survival Walk The ultimate guide to your new city! ESN Cardiff (Erasmus Society cardiff@esnuk.org 29th September 14:00
Museum Trip Come along for an afternoon of culture at Cardiff’s biggest museum! ESN Cardiff (Erasmus Society cardiff@esnuk.org 26th October 15:00
Language taster sessions Come and try a Languages for All class. Languages for All languagesforall@cardiff.ac.uk During Global Week date TBC
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Language Café Practise languages and make friends from around the world at the Languages for All and ESN (Erasmus Society) Language Café. Languages for All / ESN (Erasmus Society) languagesforall@cardiff.ac.uk / cardiff@esnuk.org Every two weeks on alternate Thursdays & Wednesdays: October 4 & 17; November 1, 14 & 29; December 12 17:30
Languages for all Speaking a language opens up a world of new opportunities, fascinating cultures and exciting career options. Languages for All gives you the chance to start or continue a language you love for FREE. You can take up to three weekly and crash courses per year, starting at beginner’s level and get further practice or study independently with their Autonomous Learning option. Current courses include: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. If you are interested in learning another language please get in touch at languagesforall@cardiff.ac.uk. Languages for all languagesforall@cardiff.ac.uk
Global Opportunities Global Opportunities offers undergraduate students the chance to study, work or volunteer abroad during your time at Cardiff University. This could be studying at a partner university as part of your degree, or taking part in one of our huge range of summer programmes. We have opportunities worldwide, in countries including Fiji, Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Uganda, Colombia, Ecuador and Canada, to name just a few! Find out more by searching ‘spend time abroad’ on the intranet, email GO@cardiff.ac.uk, or visit us at 51a Park Place. Where will you GO? Global Opportunities GO@cardiff.ac.uk
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Healthcare & Heath Park Medics Football Club kick about Come along to meet members of the club and to become part of something bigger than a society. Cardiff Medics Football Club kohlerg@cardiff.ac.uk 23rd September 18:00-20:00
FREE
GP Give it a Go The definition of a GPwSI is “a general practitioner with additional training and experience in a specific clinical area”. Want to learn more? Cardiff University GP society lloydee@cardiff.ac.uk 11th October 19:00
FREE
GIAG Medics Hockey A fun and relaxed hockey session. Cardiff Medics Ladies Hockey Club cardiffmedslhc@gmail.com 26th September 15:30
FREE Medics Men’s Hockey Taster session Come and try out medics hockey! Cardiff Medics Men’s Hockey CMHCSecretary@gmail.com 26th Sept 17:00
FREE Give Squash a Go Whether a complete beginner or pro, come along and give it a go! Cardiff Medics Squash Club MedicsSquash@cardiff.ac.uk 26th September, 3rd & 7th October 14:00:00 (15:00 on 7th)
FREE Practical Skills in Dermatology Come along for a hands-on session to get a taste of key dermatological practical skills suturing, wound care and more! Cardiff University Dermatology Society WellingtonJ1@cardiff.ac.uk tbc tbc
Emergency Services Heath Park Social Come for a great night out and live your emergency services dream! CU Pride (Cardiff University LGBT+ Society) LGBT@cardiff.ac.uk 19th October 21:00
FREE Healthcare Basketball Always wanted to give Basketball a go? Now’s your chance! Whether you’re an experienced baller or a beginner we guarantee a fun session! Healthcare Basketball healthcarebasketball@cardiff.ac.uk 29th Sept 12:00
£1 Healthcare Drama Auditions Come and drop in for a relaxed, fun audition and get involved in HDS’ first comedy musical! Healthcare Drama Society healthcaredrama@cardiff.ac.uk 6th & 7th October 10:00
FREE
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- Jen, VP Heath Park
Challenge Bingo Pub Crawl Enjoy kicking off HDS’ second year in style with challenge bingo and a pub crawl. Healthcare Drama Society healthcaredrama@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October 18:00
FREE Charity Halloween Social The zombie apocalypse has arrived; can you make it to the safe zone alive? Healthcare Drama Society healthcaredrama@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd November 19:00
£7 for chase + party, £5 for party entry only Orchestra Give It A Go We are a friendly, non-auditioning orchestra aimed primarily at healthcare students - but all are welcome! Healthcare Music Society HealthcareMusic@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd Oct 19:00
FREE
Choir Give it a Go We are a friendly, non-auditioning choir aimed primarily at healthcare students - but all are welcome! Healthcare Music Society HealthcareMusic@cardiff.ac.uk 4th Oct 19:00
FREE Medics Netball GIAG Come and join our friendly, fun and relaxed club and play lots of netball! Medics Netball medicsnetball@cardiff.ac.uk 30th September 16:00
£2
WEMS give it a go! A taster of Wildness Medicine at Bute Park. Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Society cardiffwems@gmail.com 30th Sept 14:00
FREE Pharmy Army Best way to kick off the year with our Pharmy Army event! WPSA cardiffwpsa@gmail.com 10th Oct 18:30
£1 members, £3 Non-members
Oncology Society Welcome Talk + Social Learn about the basics of cancer and its treatment, along with finding out more about the society! Oncology Society oncologysociety@cardiff.ac.uk 9th October 18:30
FREE PEMS Give it a Go A taster of the exciting specialties of emergency and pre-hospital medicine, with talks from consultants and realistic practical scenarios. Pre-hospital and Emergency Medicine for Students PEMS@Cardiff.ac.uk 29th September 14:00
FREE
Try it!
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Music, Dance & Performance A Cappella Society Taster Session Who needs instruments to have a good singsong! A Cappella Society ACappellaSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 1st October 17:45
GIAG AltSoc II; Rockband Rockband, Guitars, Music, Alternative. Altsoc AltSoc@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October 18:00
Bollywood Dance Society bollywood@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October 20:00
FREE
FREE CAMEO in Act One! CAMEO is the perfect chance to meet everyone in Act One and really get to know us as a society! Act One actone@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October 19:00
FREE Theatre Crew Workshop Come along to Act One’s Crew Workshop to find out what goes on in backstage and tech! Act One actone@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October 19:00
FREE Theatre Improvisation Workshop Come and try out something new with Act One’s Improvisation Workshop! Act One actone@cardiff.ac.uk 4th October 19:00
FREE GIAG AltSoc I; Team Up! Alternative, music, Team Up. Altsoc AltSoc@cardiff.ac.uk 28th September 19:00
Bollywood Dance It’s an amazing cultural experience involving exhilarating music, energetic dance and colourful costumes promising an exciting experience for all.
GIAG Altsoc III; Metros Metros, Alternative, nightclub. Altsoc AltSoc@cardiff.ac.uk 6th October 19:00
FREE GIAG AltSoc IV; Beers Over Tears Gig, Live music, Alternative, Gwdihw Cafe. Altsoc AltSoc@cardiff.ac.uk 18th October 18:00
FREE Belly Dancing GIAG Session Come shake your belly and learn some traditional belly dance moves. Belly Dancing Society BellyDancing@cardiff.ac.uk 1st & 11th October 19:00:00 & 20:00 respectively
£2 Blank Verse’s GIAG! Fun, friendly, all-female choir; no audition required, just a love for music!
£1 Indian Classical Dance Introduction to Bharatanatyam, an expressive and beautiful dance form originating from South India. Come experience India in Cardiff! Bollywood Dance Society bollywood@cardiff.ac.uk 1st October 20:00
£1 Bhangra Bhangra is a popular Punjabi dance, known for its big movements, energetic jumps and plenty of fun! Bollywood Dance Society bollywood@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October 21:00
£1 Give It A Blow! Calling all brass and percussion players! Come along to our first rehearsal the year! Everyone is welcome!! Brass Band Society BrassBand@cardiff.ac.uk 5th October 18:30
FREE
Blank Verse BlankVerse@cardiff.ac.uk 4th October 17:00
£1
£20
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Broadway Dance Society Open Evening Opportunity to try our ballet, tap, jazz, irish and street classes all in one evening!
Comedy Taster Session Come and meet the comedy society and learn more about writing and performing your own comedy!
Broadway Dance Society BroadwayDance@cardiff.ac.uk 1st October 17:00
Comedy Society comedysociety@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October 17:30
£3 Cardiff Snakecharmers Cheerleading & Dance Are you a GYMNAST, DANCER, CHEERLEADER or just want to try SOMETHING NEW? Cardiff Snakecharmers Cheerleading & Dance cheerleading@cardiff.ac.uk 25th September 15:00
£5 Cardiff University Operatic Society presents: Give it a Go! Love opera? Want to find out more about what we do? Let us transport you into the land of Bizet’s Carmen. Cardiff University Operatic Society societyoperatic@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October 16:00
£1
FREE String Orchestra Strings Assemble! CU Strings 9th Oct 13:00
FREE Dancesport Join the team and dance like everybody is watching! Dancesport cardiffdancesport@gmail.com 2nd October 17:00
£2 The Amazing DIsney and Musical Theatre Quiz! Come along and put your knowledge to good use! Disney and Musical Theatre Society disneymusicaltheatre@cardiff.ac.uk Friday 5th October 19:30
FREE Give it a Go Comedy Gig An evening of stand-up featuring Cardiff Uni’s finest comedians. Come and have a laugh with us! Comedy Society comedysociety@cardiff.ac.uk 10th October 19:30
Big Hero 6 Movie Night Come and meet like minded people to review Big Hero 6! Disney and Musical Theatre Society disneymusicaltheatre@cardiff.ac.uk Friday 12th Oct 19:30
FREE FREE/£3 non-members Sketch Comedy Taster Find out more about writing and performing in sketches with the Cardiff comedy society. Comedy Society comedysociety@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd October 20:00
FREE
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Advanced Contemporary Class If you’re interested in Contemporary and are passionate about dance then come along to Cardiff’s only Contemporary Dance Society! Expression Dance Society expression@cardiff.ac.uk 4th Oct 17:00
FREE FAD Dance Society An uptempo society filled with sassy commercial dance routines and insanely wild socials every two weeks (for all drinking/dance abilities). FAD Dance Society fad@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October, 31st October 14:00
£1
Jazz Choir Like singing in a group? Like Jazz? Like no auditions? If so, then Jazz Choir is the place or you! Jazz Society cardiffunijazzsoc@gmail.com 2nd October 17:00
FREE Jazz Orchestra If you love playing Jazz and want to join a large ensemble, come along and join our Jazz Orchestra! Jazz Society cardiffunijazzsoc@gmail.com tbc
FREE
Intermediate Contemporary Dance A friendly and relaxed class for all abilities!
Jazz Society Jam Night A relaxed night of jazz - music and rhythm section provided, all players welcome. Not a performer? Come along and listen!
Expression Dance Society expression@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd Oct 19:00
Jazz Society cardiffunijazzsoc@gmail.com 4th October 20:30
FREE
£1
GD&Taeyang ‘Good Boy’ Chorus Dance Class Learn the choreography from one of Kpop’s most iconic duos from famous group BigBang! All abilities and ages welcome and encouraged! KChoreo Dance Society KChoreo@cardiff.ac.uk 6th October 14:00
Slash Hip Hop Beginners Class Come along and join us at first beginners class great for those looking to start something new and have some fun! Slash Hip Hop Dance Society slash@cardiff.ac.uk 1st October 20:00
KChoreo Dance Society KChoreo@cardiff.ac.uk 10th October 18:00
£2 Open Mic Night Come enjoy the best Open Mic Night Cardiff has to offer! Live Music Society LiveMusic@Cardiff.ac.uk 25th September 19:00
FREE Ensembles Fair Come along to the Ensembles Fair and sign up to the student-led ensembles on offer. Music Society, Jazz Society, Brass Band Society, Operatic Society joint event musicsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 27th September 10:30
FREE Showchoir Rehearsal Come join us for a fun session of singing and dancing! Showchoir ShowChoir@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd & 5th Oct 15:00 & 17:00 respectively
FREE
Unison: Caridff University Variety Singers unisonvarietysingers@cardiff.ac.uk 10th October 15:30
FREE
£1
£2 4Minute ‘Crazy’ Chorus Dance Class Learn the choreography for one of the most prolific Kpop songs from girl group 4Minute. All ages and abilities welcome and encouraged!
Choir Ice Cream Social Join us after rehearsal for a social at one of Cardiff’s best Ice cream places.
Slash Hip Hop Intermediates Class Come along and join us at our first intermediates class suitable for all abilities! Get ready to get your groove on and we’ll see you there! Slash Hip Hop Dance Society slash@cardiff.ac.uk 4th October 20:00
£1 Studio session - DJ school Mix and mingle with fellow DJs of all abilities! Traffic DJ society Trafficsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 28th September & 5th October 17:00
£2 Choir Rehearsal If you love to sing and are looking for a relaxed and friendly choir, why not give Unison a go? Unison: Caridff University Variety Singers unisonvarietysingers@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd & 10th October 14:00
Wind Band rehearsal Do you play an instrument!? Do you want to play in a causal and friendly band!? Join Wind Band! Wind Band Cardiffwindbandsociety@gmail.com 3rd Oct 18:30
FREE Winter Showcase See what our lovely societies can do! Guild of Societies societies@cardiff.ac.uk 11th December 19:00
tbc Drop-in with Henri A chance for new students to meet your VP Societies and Volunteering. Guild of Societies societies@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd & 4th October 12:00
FREE
FREE Signing up for
activities is a great way to meet new people -
Dive right in by signing up online or at the freshers’
fair, or try something new by joining a Give it a Go session.
- Henri, VP Societies & Volunteering
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Culture & Faith ABACUS goes to Bristol! ABACUS explores what Bristol has to offer, from shopping in Cabot Circus to visiting the beautiful views of Clifton Suspension Bridge!
Chinese Society 新生宣讲会
ABACUS cardiffabacus@hotmail.com 16th February 2019 09:00
Burger and Story Chilled evening to meet other students, eat great food and hear the stories of some of our members. Everyone welcome.
£10 member/£16 non-member Afro-Dancehall Dance Class Have fun dancing and learning basic afrohouse & dancehall dance steps. African Caribbean Society africancaribbeansociety@cardiff.ac.uk 4th Oct 19:00
£2 Walk the Skirrid Day trip to the Skirrid, popularly known as the Holy Mountain. On the summit the ruins of St Michael’s chapel. Catholic Society CathSoc@cardiff.ac.uk 29th September 11:00
£4 Bible Study Pizza Night This will consist of a student friendly exploration of the Bible. There will be pizza and soft drinks! All welcome. Catholic Society CathSoc@cardiff.ac.uk 17th October 19:00
FREE All Hallows Eve Party Come up to Newman Hall and dress up as a Martyr-Saint for an all Hallow’s Party! The ticket cost includes a drink! Catholic Society CathSoc@cardiff.ac.uk 31st October 20:00
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Chinese Society cucs_cardiffuni@outlook.com tbc
FREE
Christian Union cardiffunichristianunion@gmail.com 28th September 19:00
FREE Acoustic Evening Relax during the busyness of freshers, listen to live music and meet the CU in one of our favourite venues. Christian Union cardiffunichristianunion@gmail.com 26th September 18:30
FREE
Welcome Talk! An insightful event looking into Uni life, meet fellow Isoc members and freshers. All welcome with food provided! Islamic Society Islamicsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October 2018 13:30
FREE Film Evening 映画まつり Experience a Japanese Film night. Japanese Society japaneseSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 20th September 18:00
FREE Japanese Culture in Cardiff A tour around Cardiff showing all the Japanese culture around the city. Japanese Society japaneseSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 19th September 12:00
FREE FiliSoc Icebreaker Come and find out why it’s more fun in the Philippines. Filipino Society FilipinoSociety@cardiff.ac.uk tbc
The Future is International: Introduction and Mingle Hang out, meet new students and have fun! International students association AzmoodehRJ@Cardiff.ac.uk 13th October 18:00
£5
Culture Workshop A fun workshop where we can practice origami and calligraphy, eat Japanese snacks, and drink sake. Japanese Society japaneseSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 27th September 14:00
FREE Kenyan Swahili Night Social Wherever you’re from, karibu to Kenyan society. Experience a night filled with buzzin’ music, authentic Kenyan food, loads of pombe drinks and fun games. Kenyan Society nisaahawa@yahoo.com 12th October 19:00
£3 members/ £4 non members
K-Drama & Chill Discover a world of Korean dramas as we screen one of our fave K-Dramas of 2018!
Sikh Soc Meet & Greet Sikh Soc welcomes all new students to a fun evening with fun icebreakers and pizza!
Holi: Festival of Colours This Holi let Yuva paint not just your tees but also your life with our vibrant colours!
Korean Society koreansociety@cardiff.ac.uk 16th October 19:00
Sikh Society info@cardiffsikhsoc.org.uk 4th October 17:00
Yuva Indian Society yuvacardiff17@gmail.com March 13:00
FREE Hangul Crash Course Join us for a crash course in reading and writing Korean! Whether you are a beginner or advanced - all are welcome! Korean Society koreansociety@cardiff.ac.uk 24th October 18:00
FREE
£10
Games Night Come enjoy an evening of traditional Singaporean games and snacks! Singapore Society ongwy@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October 15:00
Malaysian Students’ Society of Cardiff University cardiffmsoc@googlemail.com 7th October 18:30
FREE
Vanakkam Cardiff Start you journey in Cardiff by meeting us for an evening full of laughs and games. Tamil Society tamilsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 6th October 11:00
Malaysian Students’ Society of Cardiff University cardiffmsoc@googlemail.com 30th September 15:00
FREE City Tour Join us for a fun day as we bring you around Cardiff City! Malaysian Students’ Society of Cardiff University cardiffmsoc@googlemail.com 28th September 13:45
FREE
Diwali Night 2018: Fesrival of Lights Bring out your dancing shoes because this DIWALI we are hitting it up BOLLYWOOD STYLE! Yuva Indian Society yuvacardiff17@gmail.com 8th November 21:00
£6 Malaysian Ultimate Frisbee An extraordinary time of fun awaits you, come and experience it yourself!
Yuva Indian Society yuvacardiff17@gmail.com Oct-18 20:00
£1
£1 The Malaysian Gathering Food and Freebies!
YUVA MeetnGreet 2018 Bringing you essence of India in a Brit style!
£10-15
£5 members / £8 nonmembers Kuthu Night Come to tamilsocs kuthu night which is your usual clubbing night with a tamil twist. Tamil Society tamilsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 16th october 19:30
£3 members / £5 nonmembers
If you’re feeling
homesick, the GIAG
sessions can be a great
opportunity to meet people
Nordic Society Pub Quiz Test your Nordic Knowledge. Nordic Society NordicSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 28th Sept 17:00
from your home country.
Get out of your rooms and make new friends!
- Amr, VP Welfare & Campaigns
FREE Culture & Faith
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Support A Cause and Volunteering Join AIESEC, Recruitment Discover your potential in world’s largest youth-led organisation. AIESEC cardiff@aiesec.co.uk 4th October 18:00
FREE Skydiving Fulfil your dream of flying & enjoy the breath-taking views from a unique perspective – take on a skydive! Amnesty International katie.blackman@amnesty.org.uk tbc
FREE Amnesty International Welcome Session Come and learn about our campaigns human rights (with free food)! Amnesty International Society 26th September 2018 17:00
FREE Marrow Pub Quiz! A casual opportunity to meet the team and find out what we do! Cardiff Marrow cardiffmarrow@hotmail.com 18th October 19:30
FREE
War crimes - where is the justice? A thought-provoking introduction to the world of international criminal courts and how war crimes are recognised and punished. Cardiff Students for Global Health globalhealthsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 25th October 18:00
FREE
Engineers without Borders Society committee.cardiff@ewb-uk.org 20th Oct 12:00
FREE/£1 non members
Clean Up Cardiff If you are passionate about the place you live then this is the event for you!
Mousetrap Cars Interested in DIY, racing cars or science? We’ll be combining these three things at EWB’s first mousetrap car race!
Cardiff Volunteering Volunteering@Cardiff.ac.uk 3rd Oct 13:00
Engineers without Borders Society committee.cardiff@ewb-uk.org 2nd Oct 17:30
FREE Student Sleepout Over 4,000 young people in Wales have been classified as homeless within the last 18 months. Can you survive a cold, lonely night? Cardiff Volunteering Volunteering@Cardiff.ac.uk 1st Nov 19:00
£10
FREE/£1 non members An Evening with The Wallich - How to prevent homelessness Tag along for free pizza and a guest speaker. Help for Homeless hurstj1@cardiff.ac.uk 4th August 18:30
FREE
Mini Jailbreak A mini Jailbreak that takes place in the UK, perfect practice for the main event! Cardiff Volunteering Volunteering@Cardiff.ac.uk 24th November, All Day
£10 Movie and Pizza Night Get to know your Uni Boob Team with a film and pizza! CoppaFeel Society coppafeelsociety@cardiff.co.uk 2nd Oct 19:30
£3 30 | Support a Cause and Volunteering
Water Rockets Ever fancied working for NASA? This is the next best thing! Can you design the rocket that goes the highest?
Make a Smile Information Evening Come and find out what Make a Smile is all about. Make a Smile admin@makeasmile.org.uk 23rd October 19:00
FREE
SKIP Cardiff information evening! Interested in volunteering abroad next summer? SKIP Cardiff Cardiff@skipkids.org.uk 11th October 19:30
FREE
Cardiff WaterAid Society GIAG Come and join us make a difference this year through Cardiff WaterAid Society. WaterAid Society WaterAidSociety@Cardiff.ac.uk 23rd of October 19:00
FREE
Student Action for Refugees (STAR) A chance to help those in the local community. STAR (Student Action for Refugees) starcardiff@cf.onmicrosoft.com 3rd Oct 18:00
FREE Teddy Bear Hospital Give it a Go Volunteer to help children learn using the fun medium of teddies!
Cardiff Bay Nature Walk Come and join Wildsoc at Cardiff Bay to discover how local wildlife have made homes within this urban development! Wildlife and Conservation Society cardiffwildsoc@gmail.com 3rd October 2018 13:30
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Teddy Bear Hospital teddybearhospitalcardiff@hotmail. co.uk 3rd & 10th October 18:00
FREE Walking tour of Cardiff Sight-see with your taste buds! The Vegetarian and Vegan Society CoombsL@cardiff.ac.uk 23rd September 14:00
FREE Veggie BBQ How do you like your Linda McCartneys burnt? The Vegetarian and Vegan Society CoombsL@cardiff.ac.uk 27th September 17:00
FREE Introduction to the society Chill and hangout.
Try it!
UNICEF on campus, Cardiff UNICEF@Cardiff.ac.uk 9th October 14:00
FREE
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T hought, Discussion & Democracy Show Debate: This House believes that we have no obligation to preserve quality of life for future generations. Want to find out more about debating? Why not come along to our competitive show debate showcasing the society’s best. Cardiff University Debating Society cardiffuni.debate@gmail.com 27th September 18:00
FREE Speed Debating Speed Dating but with a lot more arguing, join us for a fun, fast paced introduction to debating and discussion. Cardiff University Debating Society cardiffuni.debate@gmail.com 1st October 20:00
FREE The Sounding Board Social Join us for cake, games, and a chance to learn what the society has planned! Cardiff University Society for Women Graduates SocietyForWomenGraduates@ cardiff.ac.uk 4th October 17:00
Introduction to Feminism Come and learn about what our society stands for! Feminist Society feministsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 4th October 17:00
FREE Welsh Assembly tour and FMQs Join us on our trip to the Senedd on Cardiff Bay and witness devolution and a Labour government in action! Labour Students Society LabourStudents@cardiff.ac.uk 25th September 09:20
FREE Model United Nations Society GIAG MUN is a great way to develop public speaking, diplomacy and negotiating skills. Join us for our GIAG session to experience an evening of fun debate! Model United Nations Society info.cardiffmun@gmail.com 25th September 18:00
FREE
Elections: Autumn & Spring Your chance to make your voice heard while studying at Cardiff University! Nominate yourself for positions on the Senate, as a campaign officer or even as the future Vice-Presidents of our Students’ Union! Student Voice democracy@cardiff.ac.uk Autumn: nominations open 24th September, Voting opens 29th October Spring: nominations open 23rd November
Student Senate Student Senate is the Students’ Union’s policy making body and all students are invited to take up seats as Student Senators to represent their fellow peers and help lead the Union forward. democracy@cardiff.ac.uk First Senate: 13th November
Annual General Meeting 2018: AGM The AGM and Referenda allows all students a vote, not just their elected representatives. democracy@cardiff.ac.uk 22nd November 18:00
FREE Decorate T-Shirts for Feminism Bring in a white t-shirt and decorate it with a feminist slogan. Feminist Society feministsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 27th September 17:00
FREE
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Free pizza must be equal or lesser value than the first. Valid on medium or large pizzas only. Not valid with any other offer. Collection or delivery but delivery areas and minimum delivery spends may apply, please ask in-store for details. Available online at www.dominos.co.uk. Expires 31/12/2018. Offer must be used at the time of ordering to apply and cannot be used retrospectively. Participating stores only. Subject to availability. Offer can be amended or withdrawn at any time without notice. Conditions apply see Competitions and Offers at Boring Legal Stuff at dominos.co.uk for full details.
Ewch i food.gov.uk/ratings i ganfod sgôr hylendid bwyd ein busnes neu gofynnwch inni beth yw ein sgôr hylendid bwyd wrth archebu. Go to food.gov.uk/ratings to find out the food hygiene rating of our business or ask us for our food hygiene rating when you order.
Welfare Nightline Volunteer Info Afternoon Come along to our interactive info session to learn all about the volunteering opportunities with Nightline! Cardiff Nightline info@cardiffnightline.co.uk 4th October 17:00
FREE
Pride Film Night A staple LGBT+ film set in the heart of Wales - don’t miss it! LGBT+ Association lgbtassociation@cardiff.ac.uk 27th September 19:00
£2 Welcome drinks at the Woody Join us for welcome drinks and ice-breakers at the Woodville Pub. Get to know more about us! Sexpression Cardiff@Sexpression.org.uk 2nd October 2018 18:00
FREE Movie Night with CU Pride! Fancy a chill night watching a cool LGBT+ film for FREE? Come along to our movie night with CU Pride! CU Pride (Cardiff University LGBT+ Society) LGBT@cardiff.ac.uk 5th October 18:30
FREE
C-Card Drop-in Your weekly session providing FREE condoms, lubricant and dental dams, brought to you by SHAG! SHAG SHAG@cardiff.ac.uk 26th Sept 13:00
FREE
Fresher’s Social Meet your fellow freshers in the SU before a great night out in Cardiff’s most popular LGBT+ venues!
How to Rent a House An engaging and dynamic one hour workshop explaining how best to go about renting a student house.
CU Pride (Cardiff University LGBT+ Society) LGBT@cardiff.ac.uk 26th September 2018 21:00
Student Advice Advice@Cardiff.ac.uk 16th October 14:00, 16th Nov 13:00, 3rd Dec 11:00
FREE
Brighton Weekend Trip Join us on a weekend away in the UK’s LGBT+ capital! CU Pride (Cardiff University LGBT+ Society) LGBT@cardiff.ac.uk 9th November - 11th November tbc
£70
Protecting your Academic Interests A presentation explaining the University’s Academic Regulations regarding a wide range of common student problems and the ways in which to follow procedures.
Mindfulness Taster Workshop These workshops teach you Mindfulness techniques which can be used to relieve stress. Student Support, Cardiff University studentsupportworkshops@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd October 11:00
FREE Feel Good Factor workshop The aim of this workshop is to help you to develop skills and techniques that will enhance your self-esteem and increase your confidence. Student Support, Cardiff University studentsupportworkshops@cardiff.ac.uk 16th October 13:30
FREE Breathe: Managing Anxiety and Stress workshop This workshop runs each term and is aimed at helping you manage anxiety and stress. Student Support, Cardiff University studentsupportworkshops@cardiff.ac.uk 12th November 12:30
FREE Residence Life The Residence Life Team are dedicated to creating a supportive, fun and friendly community in halls, with exciting events run by the Team to help you settle in and find your place. Residence Life Coordinators and student Residence Life Assistants work in partnership with Student Support and Wellbeing, Residences Management and your Students’ Union. #ResidenceLifeCU Residence Life Team ResidenceLife@cardiff.ac.uk
Student Advice Advice@Cardiff.ac.uk 23rd October 14:00, 21st November 13:00, 10th December 13:00
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Student Led Services Cardiff Nightline Cardiff Nightline operates a confidential and anonymous student-led listening service, open from 20:00 to 08:00 every evening of term time. Contact them via phone on 02920 870555, or by instant messenger via cardiffnightline.co.uk. Find out more about joining the service as a volunteer on their website, at a Freshers’ Fair, or on social media!
Student Minds Student Minds is a national charity, aiming to promote good mental wellbeing to students all over the country! Your Cardiff branch runs a weekly Eating Difficulties support group, and also run amazing wellbeingfocussed events at other points of the academic year, for example the fabulous Inner Child Day! Support group every Thursday from 18:15-19:00 in Room 4H of the Students’ Union cardiff@studentminds.org.uk
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Your Sexual Health Awareness Cardiff Nightline Group! SHAG fills your condom info@cardiffnightline.co.uk dispensers in both the Students’ Housing Action Housing action is a group of students that aim to educate and inform students of common student housing issues that may occur, and offer tips on how to solve or limit potential problems. Look out for them at key points in the year, for example during Housing Fortnight! Mind Your Head Mind Your Head is a service aiming to promote mental wellness campaigns throughout the Academic Year and signpost students to relevant support services. They also organize peersupport events throughout the year, bringing students together and facilitating discussions surrounding Mental Health. Mind Your Head Week 8-12th October
Talk it Out Talk it Out is a listening service that operates during the day, where students can talk to trained student volunteers, in an environment of confidentiality, about anything that may be of concern to them, whether bored, lonely, or just wanting a chat to someone friendly.
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Union and the IV Lounge at the Heath, and also runs a weekly C Card session, where you can sign up and receive 10 free condoms of various shapes and sizes, and lubricant every week! shag@cardiff.ac.uk C Card every Wednesday 13:00-15:00 in Room 3D of the Students’ Union
The Buddy Scheme The SU Buddy Scheme is here to help new students settle into life at Cardiff and become part of the vibrant student community. Your Buddies are here to help with all your questions about student life and act as your link to all the amazing opportunities offered by the Students’ Union. BuddyScheme@cardiff.ac.uk Student-Led Services Week 26th-30th November
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