Postgrad Welcome Fortnight 2019

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Welcome fortnight!

Brought to you by Cardiff University Students’ Union

Welcome to cardiff We are so excited to welcome you to Cardiff this September. Whether you are continuing your studies at Postgrad level or are new to Cardiff, we are here to help you get to know your fellow postgrad students.

The meeting place will be announced on the Cardiff Students Postgraduate Network on Facebook in the next few weeks. Just search @cardiffstudentspostgrad.

These events are run to help you meet like-minded people and help build a thriving postgraduate and mature student community here at Cardiff, all are welcome! You can keep up to date with our events on our Facebook page @cardiffstudentspostgrad.

Taf Carvery

POstGRAD & MATURE STUDENTS SPECIFIC EVENTS POSTGRAD & MATURE BRUNCH Venue: TBC Cardiff has some fabulous hidden gems that are perfect for any keen brunchers out there!

This is an opportunity to meet your peers for a relaxed chat over some hot coffee and delicious food.

Saturday 21st September 10:30

Venue: The Taf, Students’ Union, Cathays

These are The Taf’s first two carveries of the year, and nothing beats a scrumptious Sunday roast. As a one-off, the Carvery is running a 2-4-1 offer on 22nd, so pair up when you arrive. Let’s be honest, a half price roast tastes twice as good!

Sunday 22nd September, 13:00 Sunday 29th September, 13:00

POSTGRAD & MATURE QUIZ Venue: The Taf, Students’ Union, Cathays

Let that general knowledge flow and come and have a laugh. Teams can be up to 6 people and it’s only £1 per person to take part.

Sunday 22nd September, 19:00

HEATH PARK MEET & MINGLE Venue: IV Lounge, Heath Park

This is the perfect opportunity to meet your course mates and other fellow Heathbased postgraduate and mature students over hot beverages and biscuits.

Monday 23rd September, 15:00-16:30

Cathays Meet & Mingle Venue: The Lodge, 2nd Floor, Students’ Union, Cathays

Wednesday 25th September, 15:30 - 17:00 Friday 27th September, 11:30 -13:00

CINEMA TRIP Venue: The Taf, Students’ Union, Cathays

Often a trip to the cinema is a great way to escape everyday life for a couple of hours, and at only £2.90 (August 2019) who could say no? The film will be chosen via a poll on our Facebook event group nearer the time. We will most likely meet outside the Students’ Union on Senghennydd Road (Santander and Co-op side) before walking around 10-15 minutes to Cineworld together.

Monday 30th September, 18:00

TOURS We run a number of tours to show you around your new city during Welcome Week. You can find out further details and purchase tickets on the website at cardiffstudents.com

Cathays Campus Tour Venue: Ground Floor Box Office, Students’ Union, Cathays.

If you want to discover the multitude of hidden libraries, cafes, and quiet revision spots then this is the tour for you.

Daily - Wednesday 18th until Friday 27th 10:00-11:00 / 12:00 - 13:00 / 15:00 - 16:00

STUDENTS UNION TOUR Venue: Ground Floor Box Office, Students’ Union, Cathays.

The Students’ Union has a huge range of services for you to use and opportunities for you to get involved with.

Daily, Wednesday 18th until Friday 27th 11:00 - 11:30 / 14:30 - 15:00

FAIRS The best way to find out about available opportunities is face to face with the dedicated people that run them!

SPORTS FAIR BREAKFAST Venue: The Lounge, Students’ Union, 3rd Floor

Come along and join us at our Breakfast Club! It’s the perfect opportunity to find out about what’s happening throughout the day. Refreshments are also provided.

CITY CENTER TOUR Venue: Ground Floor Box Office, Students’ Union, Cathays.

Cardiff is often described as “the perfect student city”. So why not spend 60 minutes with our experienced Give it a Go tour guides exploring the best, most interesting and downright quirky sights that Cardiff has to offer.

Daily, Wednesday 18th until Friday 27th 13:00 - 14:30 / 16.00 - 17:30.

Vintage bus tour Venue: Departs from the Students’ Union at the Senghennydd Road entrance / £3

Our guided bus tour offers the perfect introduction to Cardiff. Cruise by all the major Cardiff landmarks in this hour long bus tour to Cardiff Bay and back, all in a vintage Red London Bus. Tickets are available online and at the Students’ Union Box Office (ground floor).

Monday 23rd September, 12:00 Wednesday 25th September, 12:00

Monday 23rd September, 08:30-10:00

sports fair Venue: Great Hall, 1st Floor, Students’ Union

The Athletic Union is the body that supports all sporting activity and more than 60 sports clubs at Cardiff University Students’ Union. The Sports Fair is absolutely free and it’s your chance to meet members of each sport and sign up.

Monday 23rd September, 09:00-17:00

SOCIETIES & VOLUNTEERING FAIR BREAKFAST CLUB Venue: The Lounge, Students’ Union, 3rd Floor

Come along and join us at our second and third Breakfast Club! It’s the perfect opportunity to find out about what’s happening throughout the day.

Refreshments are also provided.

Tuesday 24th September, 08:30-10:00.

Wednesday 25 September, 08:30-10:00

SOCIETIES & VOLUNTEERING FAIR Venue: Great Hall, 1st Floor, Students’ Union

The Guild of Societies and Cardiff Volunteering Fair is run over two days, with different societies and volunteering projects represented each day. It is the perfect opportunity to meet our fantastic student groups and projects and see what opportunities are available for you to get involved with.

Tuesday 24th September, 10:00-17:00 Wednesday 25 September, 10:00-17:00

DAY TIME EVENTS CASTLE COCH DAY Trip Venue: Departs from the Students’ Union at the Senghennydd Road entrance / £6

Come with us on our big red London bus to visit this beautiful Victorian castle on the outskirts of Cardiff. We will be dropping you off and picking you up from the castle itself so feel free to explore the castle or take a walk through the nearby woodland. There are a number of facilities at the castle including a tea room, a free audio guide and information exhibitions.

Tickets are available online and at the Students’ Union Box Office.

Monday 23rd September, 11:00-15:00.

IKEA SHOPPING DAY Venue: Departs from the Students’ Union at the Senghennydd Road entrance / £6

If you need to fill your new home with necessities, then why not take a ride on our vintage bus to IKEA where their student furnishing festival is happening.

Tickets are available online and at the Students’ Union Box Office. The trip departs from the Students’ Union at the Senghennydd Road entrance.

Monday 23rd September, 14:00-18:00.

Wednesday 25th September, 14:00-18:00 Friday 27th September, 14:00-18:00

WELSH CAKE MAKING

WELSH LESSON

Venue: The Lounge, 3rd Floor, Students’ Union / £2

Venue: Boardroom, 3rd Floor Students’ Union / £2

Join us and indulge yourself in the Welsh culture with some Welsh cake making. Pop along and spend some time cooking (and eating!) – all ingredients will be provided.

Why not come along to our Welsh lessons and learn some key swords and phrases.

Tuesday 24th September, 11:00-14:00 Thursday 26th September, 11:00-14:00

NATIONAL MUSEUM TRIP Venue: Box Office, Ground Floor, Students’ Union

Tuesday 24th September, 15:00-16:00 Thursday 26th September, 15:00-16:00

CARDIFF BAY VISIT Venue: Departs from the Students’ Union at the Senghennydd Road entrance / £6

Discover art, natural history and geology with a dedicated tour of Cardiff’s beautiful National Museum.

Explore one of Cardiff’s top tourist destinations and Europe’s largest waterfront development. At Cardiff Bay you can take boat tours, visit Techniquest or the Welsh Assembly building.

Tuesday 24th September, 12:30-14:00 Thursday 26th September, 12:30-14:00

Wednesday 25th September, 09:30-12:00 Friday 27th September, 09:30-12:00

CARDIFF CASTLE VISIT

BARRY ISLAND DAY TRIP

Venue: Box Office, Ground Floor, Students’ Union

Venue: Departs from the Students’ Union at the Senghennydd Road entrance / £6

Pay entry on the door! To access student prices, bring your student card, or proof of being a student. This means you will qualify for a £6.50 ‘Castle Key’ which gives you admission for three years. Otherwise standard admission prices are: Adults £13.50, Students £11.50, Children (5-16) £9.50.

Spend a day away from city life and visit one of South Wales’ most famous beaches.

Barry Island is a fantastic seaside trip where you can enjoy the sea, ice cream and chips. The Island is known to most as the setting of the hit TV show Gavin and Stacey.

Tuesday 24th September, 14:00-16:00 Thursday 26th September, 14:00-16:00

Friday 27th September, 11:00-15:00

RHOSSILI BEACH DAY TRIP Venue: Departs from the Students’ Union at the Senghennydd Road entrance / £18 students - £25 non-students

We’re going to the beach and you’re invited!

Join the Give it a Go team for a day long trip to one of the most spectacular beaches in the world.

Saturday 28th September, 09:00-20:00

Venue: Departs from the Students’ Union at the Senghennydd Road entrance / £18 students - £25 non-students

Caerphilly is a town less than 10 miles north of Cardiff and is most famous for its castle, which is the largest castle in Wales!

You can visit the castle for just £4.20 with a student card whilst you’re there.

Further event details and tickets can be found on the website at cardiffstudents.com!

£6

Venue: Great Hall, 1st Floor, Students’ Union

It’s time to get your skates on! We’re bringing you the biggest roller disco Cardiff Students’ Union has ever seen!

Wednesday 18th September, 18:00-23:00

If watching Stranger Things has left you feeling nostalgic for some retro entertainment, come along to show off your gaming skills on classics like Dance Machine and Rally Driver. Free to use the machines all day!

The Taf Quiz

£1

Venue: The Taf, 2nd Floor, Students’ Union

Join us every Thursday at 20:00 at The Taf and test your general knowledge. You don’t want to miss out on our extra special quiz on 26th September when we have the expert of general knowledge hosting Mr Shaun Wallace from ITV’s top quiz show The Chase!

Thursday 19th September, 18:00 Thursday 26th September, 18:00

Sunday 29th September, 09:00-20:00

ROLLER DISCO

Venue: The Taf, 2nd Floor, Students’ Union.

Wednesday 18th September, 18:00-01:00

Caerphilly Day Trip

EVENING EVENTS

RETRO GAMES WELCOME PARTY

£5

COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE

THE EXCHANGE Venue: The Taf, 2nd Floor, Students’ Union

Venue: Y Plas, 2nd floor, Students’ Union

We turn your student local into a live working stock exchange! Watch your favourite drinks rise and fall in price throughout the night to get the best deals.

Comedy Central bring their extremely popular tour to Y Plas. Expect a laugh a minute with top notch comedy. Headlining this year’s Comedy Central Live will be the fantastic Russell Kane!

Friday 20th September, 18:00-01:00 Friday 27th September, 18:00-01:00

Sunday 22nd September, 19:00-01:00

KARAOKE Venue: The Taf, 2nd Floor, Students’ Union

Saturday 21st September, 18:00-01:00 Saturday 28th September, 18:00-01:00

£3

Venue: 3rd Floor, Students’ Union

Nothing beats unwinding with a good film.

So why not bring some snacks and sit back and relax with friends. Films will be revealed at a later date.

Sunday 22nd September, 19:00-22:00 Tuesday 24th September, 19:00-22:00 Thursday 26th September, 19:00-22:00 Sunday 29th September, 19:00-22:00

£10

Venue: Y Plas, 2nd floor, Students’ Union

NEW FOR 2019! We’re bringing you Karaoke every Saturday night in The Taf and we’re launching with a whole pub take-over!

FILM NIGHT

ORCHARD PRESENTS LIVE MUSIC

Cardiff University Students’ Union is an institution in Cardiff for live music, join us in our own festival featuring some great live music brought to you in partnership with Orchard LIVE! Friday 27th September, 19:00-01:00

BINGO LINGO

0 £6.5

ICEBREAKER

Venue: Great Hall, 1st Floor, Students’ Union

Venue: Y Plas, Students’ Union

Bingo Lingo is the newest breed of Bingo sweeping across the country. Expect dance-offs, the wheel of misfortune, miniraves and embarrassing moments. Please note a £1 bingo ticket is required on the door.

Monday 23rd September, 22:00 – 03:00

Official Cardiff University Freshers’ Fortnight Club Nights

Tuesday 24th September, 22:00 – 03:00

We have listed our official Freshers’ club nights at our legendary nightclub below, so if you love to dance the night away make sure you grab your tickets early.

BEACH PARTY

TRIPLE COOKED Venue: Y Plas, Students’ Union

YOLO Venue: Y Plas, Students’ Union

Wednesday 25th September, 22:00 – 03:00

SHANGRI-LA

Venue: Y Plas, Students’ Union

Venue: Y Plas, Students’ Union

Thursday 19th September, 22:00-03:00

Thursday 26th September, 22:00 – 03:00

VK VIVID

JUICE

Venue: Y Plas, Students’ Union

Venue: Y Plas, Students’ Union

Friday 20th September, 22:00 – 03:00

Saturday 28th September, 22:00 – 03:00

FOAM PARTY Venue: Y Plas, Students’ Union

Saturday 21st September, 22:00 – 03:00

Further event details and tickets can be found on the website at cardiffstudents.com!

Tickets If you’re still looking forward to partying the night away in Y Plas, the Students’ Union’s very own nightclub, you can buy tickets at cardiffstudents.com. You can pick and choose which events you want to go to, but remember, the earlier you buy the more you save!

We’ve also got lots of daytime and alcohol-free events and activities planned, so to get your social fix or to just try something new, browse the daytime and evening events sections at cardiffstudents.com and take your pick from lots of great activities!

Venues Wondering where everything is happening?

The following venues are based in the Students’ Union building: Great Hall - Floor 1 Y Stiwdio - Floor 1 The Taf - Floor 2 The Lodge - Floor 2 Y Plas - Floor 2 The Lounge - Floor 3 Cardiff University International Student Support - Floor 3 The following venues are based in the Students’ Union at the Heath Park Campus: The IV Lounge CMC Sports and Social Club

Give It A Go run great day trips throughout the year so you can have fun days out across Wales and all over Britain. This year we’ve reserved some trips just for postgraduates like you!

Jurassic Coast - 5th October | £20 The Jurassic Coast is a literal walk through time with rocks and fossils detailing Earth’s past through formations and beaches.

Cambridge - 23rd November | £25 Join us as we journey to one of Britain’s most reputed and famous university towns; Cambridge! *If there’s demand, a coach just for Postgrads will be arranged.

* If there’s demand, a coach just for Postgrads will be arranged.

Stonehenge & Salisbury - 19th October | £25 Bath Christmas Markets - 1st December | £19 Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a trip to Shrouded in mystery, Stonehenge is one of the UK’s most recognisable and famous monuments. the world famous christmas markets - and Bath is one of the best. *If there’s demand, a coach just for Postgrads will be arranged. *If there’s demand, a coach just for Postgrads will be arranged.

Oxford - 20th November | £20 Venture to Oxford; a beautiful town home to one of the top universities in the world! *If there’s demand, a coach just for Postgrads will be arranged.

Follow ‘Nick Fox SU’ on Facebook and @PostgradCSU on Twitter to hear about other postgraduate social events happening throughout the year, as well as the Give It A Go Trips running in the Spring semester.

stay in touch We know you’re busy people, so we want to make it as easy as possible for you to stay up to date with what’s happening around campus.

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