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Welcome Week is a great opportunity for you to meet lots of new people, to explore our fantastic campus and to have fun at a variety of events, from partying at the Welcome Ball on Sat 16 Sep to discovering the perfect society for you at the Activities Fair on Wed 13 and Thu 14 Sep.

The Highlights

Publication Key

Academic Induction

Find Your Way Around

Welcome Week Wristband

See The City Tours

University provides you with endless opportunities to broaden your horizons, try out new things and ask as many questions as you need to, to help you along the way! There are tons of ways to get involved this week and this guide can help you work out where you want to be and when. I’m one of your five full-time student officers and in addition to supporting student activities, my job is to oversee the events, shops and bars that the Students’ Association provides in each of its four buildings and in other spaces, as well as to make sure that sustainability is central to our services. I’ll be all over campus this week, so be sure to come over and say hi! After this week I’ll be around all year to help you out, just send me a message by email (VPactivities@eusa.ed.ac.uk), Twitter (@EdUniVPAS) or Facebook (/EdUniVPActivitiesServices) or visit me in the Students’ Association office based at Potterrow. We’ve planned an unforgettable and jam-packed week with events for everyone to enjoy. I hope you all have a fantastic time and look forward to meeting you soon! KAI O’DOHERTY Vice President Activities & Services

WELCOME

WHAT’S ON DAY BY DAY: Saturday 9 September

Sunday 10 September

Monday 11 September

Tuesday 12 September

Wednesday 13 September

Thursday 14 September

Friday 15 September

Saturday 16 September

Beyond Welcome Week

Door Policy

THE HIGHLIGHTS

THE HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY

This is it! Welcome to life at the University of Edinburgh! We kick off the week with our week-long Garden Beer Festival and some amazing live music from The Gold Rollers, The Midnight Beast, traditional music at the Arrivals Ceilidh and the big one — The Big Cheese Love Island Beach Party at Potterrow!

SUNDAY

Today has an international feel with all this in store — the International Welcome Talk, International Ceilidh, Tandem Language Café, and fantastic music from London based singer/ songwriter Juliette Ashby, and Edinburgh Fringe Festival legends, Massaoke!

MONDAY

Kick off your university career with the official Welcome Week Welcome Ceremony and grab some freebies at the Welcome Week Freshers’ Expo. If you’re into Game of Thrones, the mighty but not forgotten Hodor will take to the stage with an epic DJ set at Potterrow and over at the Debating Hall the one and only queen herself, Alyssa Edwards will be performing at our first drag night of the year!

TUESDAY

Find out about outside courses at the Academic Fair, and check out tons of great events being put on by societies. Later on, we have another fantastic Meet the Brewer for Postgraduates featuring local brewer, Stewart Brewing. If you like your southern rock you’re certainly in for a treat as The Rising Souls take over the stage at Underground, with support from The Deadly Winters and Van Tastik. We end the night with big, bad dinosaurs roaming loose at Potterrow for the Jurassic Park Party!

WEDNESDAY

Swing by the Debating Hall for Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair for some lovely clothing bargains! Then head down to The Pleasance for day one of the Activities Fair. There are over 280 societies and loads of volunteering opportunities too! Later on enjoy a 90s UV party in association with VK in the Underground, Teviot Row House or join in the mid-week ceilidh and practice your new moves at the Debating Hall.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

INTERNATIONAL

WHAT’S ON WEEKLY

For students coming to study at the University from abroad.

Events that new students can look forward to seeing every week across our four venues during term time.

MATURE For Mature Students.

POSTGRADUATE For Postgraduate students. If you didn’t manage to get to the Activities Fair yesterday, don’t miss it today! By this stage of the week you know the score, get down to Potterrow early to get on the dance floor at our annual Superhero Party featuring a DJ set with Jack Maynard and pals!

Kick off the day with the Sustainable Food Festival at Potterrow followed by a trip to Edinburgh Castle or Dynamic Earth! Later on you can learn more about wine and food matching at The New Amphion or listen to some great live music in the Lounge Bar with our resident Jazz Band. In the Underground, the Van Ts return from Glasgow for another Welcome Week performance, head over to hear their surf-rock sounds!

The final day of Welcome Week but no doubt one of the biggest as the Welcome Ball is tonight in Teviot Row House! If ballin’ isn’t your thing, get your final Big Cheese fix of the week at Potterrow, this time featuring dance legends, Cascada!

SEE THE CITY A great way for any new students to make friends and get to know the city of Edinburgh a little better. See page 7 for details.

FOOD AND DRINK For new students with an interest in food and drink.

FAIR The biggies! Roll Up! Roll Up!

THE HIGHLIGHTS

PUBLICATION KEY

FAITH Suitable for any new students of faith who are coming to study at the University and also any new students who have an interest in finding out a bit more.

SOCIETIES We have over 280 societies at the University of Edinburgh. These events are hosted by some of them.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Watch, listen, move and groove to our great line-up!

PARTY Does what it says on the tin!

FIND OUT MORE AT EUSA.ED.AC.UK/WHATSON

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND 4

ACADEMIC INDUCTION Alongside Edinburgh University Students’ Association’s Welcome Week, the University itself will be offering you a warm welcome to your academic studies. You can look out for the University’s Welcome Week logo on communications from your School/College and on signage around the campus. During Welcome Week your School will host a variety of events, including compulsory welcome talks and subject area activities. These events aim to introduce you to the academic staff who will be teaching and supervising you, the administrative staff who support you, and your fellow students. They will discuss important information about beginning your studies here at the University of Edinburgh. Make sure you read the information sent to you by your school for details about your specific school/programme activities. You can find more information about academic events on the new student website: ed.ac.uk/new-students.

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION VENUES:

KING’S BUILDINGS

POTTERROW

King’s Buildings Centre Shop

Activities Office

Dome Café & Bar

Magnet Café at John Clark Maxwell Building (JCMB)

Advice Place

PotterShop

Baristo

Students’ Association offices

KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE: Advice Place

Chaplaincy

Venue

Common Room & Kitchen

TEVIOT ROW HOUSE

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Balcony Room

New Amphion

Debating Hall

Pool Room

Dining Room

Sports Bar

Library Bar

Study

Loft Bar & Roof Terrace

Underground

Lounge Bar

Writing Room

Our newly refurbished home for student Activities!

OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US

Pleasance West

The Wee Red Bar at Edinburgh College of Art

Pleasance Salisbury

The Shop at David Hume Tower and at Pollock Halls

Quaker Studio

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WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND

WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND just £42! Available exclusively to new students at the University of Edinburgh, a Welcome Week Wristband is the hot ticket you need during Welcome Week! There is no limit on how many events you can attend with your Welcome Week Wristband. If you have the stamina you could save up to £150, compared to buying individual event tickets! As well as entry to all the best events, you’ll be able to claim exclusive FREE GIVEAWAYS* up to the value of £35, and access to exclusive promotions on our online shop: nn

Free bottle of water from Pottershop, Potterrow (daily)

Free breakfast roll** and filter coffee from New Amphion, Teviot Row House (daily)

Free can of Monster Energy Drink when you collect your wristband

2 for 1 pizza in the Library Bar, Teviot Row House (daily)

50% off nachos in the Library Bar, Teviot Row House (daily)

50% off hot drinks in King’s Buildings House and JCMB (daily)

50% off limited edition Students’ Association branded Keep Cups — save £3.50

20p off standard hot drinks all year round at Students’ Association venues and University of Edinburgh catering outlets with your Keep Cup

* Terms and conditions: Redeem at point of sale by showing your Welcome Week Wristband. Valid 9-16 September only. Subject to availability. Discounts have no cash value. One redemption per offer per day. Students’ Association shops are at David Hume Tower, Potterrow, Pollock Halls, King’s Buildings House and King’s Buildings Centre. **Vegetarian option available.

All events and Students’ Association venues will remain open to non-wristband holders, although tickets are required for some events — check out this guide for details. Remember, the more Welcome Week events you attend, the more you save with a Welcome Week Wristband! Wristbands are £42 and can be purchased in advance from eusa.ed.ac.uk/shop (collected from us during Welcome Week). You can also buy great value bundles combining your wristband with University of Edinburgh t-shirts, hoodies, stationery packs and NUS Extra cards! Bundles can only be bought in advance while stocks last (collection also from us during Welcome Week). Wristband collections and sales, and bundle collections, can be made at the following locations and times: nn

Pollock Halls: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September only, 10am – 8pm

Welcome Week Box Offices (in both Teviot Row House Garden and at The Pleasance): Saturday 9 – Saturday 16 September, every day, 9am – 9pm

Look after your wristband, as they cannot be replaced if lost, and we won’t be able to accept any wristbands that have been altered. It’s your ticket to an unforgettable Welcome Week!

A great way to see the sights and find out what’s on offer in the city you will be living in for the next few years. SEE THE CITY tours are free if you have a Welcome Week Wristband, and cost up to £10 without. These tours are always popular and spaces are limited so book your ticket early! Wristband holders have exclusive access to book the day before the tour, on our app. All tickets (including free tickets for Welcome Week Wristband holders) must be picked up ON THE DAY of the tour by 9.15am or they will be released for general sale/pick up from the Welcome Week Box Offices in the Teviot Row House Garden and in The Pleasance (9am – 9pm). SEE THE CITY TOUR TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO ONE TICKET PER PERSON FOR EACH TOUR. Some See the City events will require travel to and from the event locations by public transport. Each way travel costs £1.60 and you will be required to bring exact fares for your own travel.

HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Entry to highlighted FOOD & DRINK and some OTHER events throughout this guide require a ticket. Tickets for highlighted events are available to collect on the day of the event from the Welcome Week Box Office in Teviot Row House Garden, open every day during Welcome Week from 9am – 9pm.

SEE THE CITY TOURS

Steps: 1.

Decide what tours you’d like to attend. The tours are FREE if you have a Welcome Week Wristband, and cost up to £10 without.

If you have a Welcome Week Wristband you can exclusively book your See the City tickets the day before via our App, then collect the next day at Teviot Box Office before 9.15am. If not, make sure to get down to one of our box offices at Teviot Row House or The Pleasance bright and early to purchase your ticket.

Collect your ticket ON THE DAY of the tour from the Welcome Week Box Offices in Teviot Row House Garden or The Pleasance (9am – 9pm). Tickets must be picked up by 9.15am on the day of the tour.

Will you need to use public transport? Remember to bring exact bus fares!

Explore the city and have fun!

INTRODUCTION TO KIRTAN, YOGA OF SOUND

SATURDAY

Meeting Room 1 The Chaplaincy, Potterrow 10am – 12pm KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS SOCIETY

GLOBAL STUDENTS STALL Reception, Teviot Row House 10am – 3.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION GLOBAL STUDENTS

Welcome the new academic year and evolve the mind with Kirtan meditation, or “yoga of sound”, the most effective way of relieving stress and making space for fresh beginnings. Coming from the Bhakti tradition, Kirtan is a form of chanting as a group, accompanied by traditional Indian instruments such as harmonium and mrdanga drum. We will sing, chant, dance, clap and at the end indulge in some vegan snacks!

The Global Students team at Edinburgh University Students’ Association is here to support all students to have an international experience at Edinburgh, no matter where you’re from. Come and visit our stall to hear about the Students’ Association’s popular Tandem language exchange programme, student liberation, the peer proofreading scheme and other programmes. Get involved and meet students from across the world!

FREE EVENT

INTERNATIONAL | OTHER

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION POINT Reception, Teviot Row House 10am – 3.30pm

Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 11am – 12pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come and visit us at the International Student Information Point to have any of your questions answered, top tips on what you should do next or if you would like to just come and say hello!

Get to know the place you’ll be spending most of your time for the next few years with this informative tour of the King’s Buildings campus. Including some useful hints, tips and directions for your time in Edinburgh!

FREE EVENT

FREE TICKETED EVENT

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISORY SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL | OTHER

KING’S BUILDINGS CAMPUS TOUR

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

GARDEN BEER FESTIVAL

PARENTS’ WELCOME

Meet at Pollock Halls Reception 11am – 1pm

Teviot Row House Garden 2pm – late

McEwan Hall, Bristo Square 3pm – 4pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AND UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Rising to a height of 251m and at 350 million years old, Arthur’s Seat is a city sight you won’t want to miss!

Come along and enjoy a selection of Scottish and world ales and ciders on offer in the Teviot Garden. Get your knowledge up to rival the locals in the traditional and craft pubs around the city.

Parents and family members of all new students, local and international, are invited to attend the Parents Welcome, hosted by the University and Edinburgh University Students’ Association.

FREE EVENT

Parents, you will have the chance to meet other families and learn more about our commitment to our students’ education and experiences here in Edinburgh.

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY MATURE STUDENTS’ COFFEE CRAWL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 12pm – 2pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come and meet other mature students in a relaxed and leisurely crawl round some of the many coffee houses of the city. See the city, meet new friends and enjoy your day the caffeinated way! FREE TICKETED EVENT MATURE | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | PARTY

Students, this is your chance to send your parents off to hear about the support the University and Students’ Association offer to students.

SAT 9 SEP

ARTHUR’S SEAT CLIMB

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME

COFFEE CRAWL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Sample some of Edinburgh’s best coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too of course! FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

PARENTS’ WELCOME TEA RECEPTION

GEORGE SQUARE CAMPUS TOUR

The New Amphion, Teviot Row House 4pm – 5pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 4pm – 5pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The Parents Welcome event is immediately followed by an informal tea reception in The New Amphion café at Teviot Row House.

Get to know the place you’ll be spending most of your time for the next few years with this informative tour of the George Square and Old College campus.

FREE EVENT

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THE GOLD ROLLERS Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art 7pm – 10pm

SAT 9 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FT. SAM, SIMON AND HARLEY

The Gold Rollers are a Rock N Roll band based in Edinburgh, led by Martin Gilsenan McKenna, who was formally a member of the Later Saints, Chasing Falcos and Distant Sun. If you’re into Led Zeppelin, The Jam and The Beatles, you’ll be sure not to miss this one!

Potterrow 9pm – 3am

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

We’re kicking the week of with special guest appearances from THREE of the Love Island Personalities of the season! We’re not being muggy, this night is…100% your type on paper.

ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | PARTY

JAZZ IN THE LOUNGE Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – 11pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The Lounge Bar is the home of Jazz in Teviot. Tonight we are lucky to have a guest appearance by Smitten, a minimalist smoky pop duo based in Edinburgh. Performing original songs written by vocalist Nicole Smit and arranged by guitarist and bassist Charlie Wild, they released their debut EP Lonestar in July 2016, and this year Alex Palmer joined on drums. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

THE LOVE ISLAND BIG CHEESE BEACH PARTY EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Tonight we introduce you to the rest of your student life! Potterrow, P-Row, the Row: whatever you want to call it, it hosts the Big Cheese every single Saturday night through term, and you are going to LOVE IT!

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | PARTY | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY

THE MIDNIGHT BEAST

ARRIVALS CEILIDH

Underground, Teviot Row House 9pm – 1am

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 10pm – 12am

Stars of their own musical sitcom on E4, and fresh off the back of a successful Edinburgh Fringe Festival show, The Midnight Beast join us for a very special Welcome Week gig! You’ll love this comedy/ parody music trio from London: They’ve rammed festival tents and racked up over 50million YouTube hits for their home-made pastiches. Arrive early for the full experience of music and comedy! FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

What better way to mark your arrival in your new home city then with a good old ceilidh! Don’t know what a ceilidh is? Don’t know how to do it? Don’t worry! We’re here to help! Now is your chance to be taken through numbers such as the Gay Gordons and Strip the Willow, and by the Welcome Ball on Saturday you’ll be a pro!

SAT 9 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

ESCOGRIFFES FLAT CRAWL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 10pm – late LES ESCOGRIFFES

The 2017 Escogriffe Flat Crawl is a great way to meet the Escogriffes and work on your French (if you want, no pressure!) We'll meet up at 10pm and head to the first flat and then continue on from there! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

CHURCH SEARCH

SUNDAY

Outside the Main Library, George Square 9.30am – 10.30am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Come and join us in exploring Edinburgh’s many great churches. The Church Search is designed so that you can meet and chat to representatives from many different churches in Edinburgh with the aim of finding the right church for you. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

INTERNATIONAL DAY McEwan Hall, Bristo Square 10am – 4pm THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

International Day is a great opportunity to get off to the best start. You’ll learn about practical and important things to do in your first week, the academic and social experience at Edinburgh, and meet new friends. Get involved right away by learning more about the Students’ Association, clubs and societies, volunteering opportunities, and the support available to you as an international student. Finish the day trying your hand at some traditional dancing at the Ceilidh in the Teviot Debating Hall (see page 19)! FREE EVENT INTERNATIONAL

PARENTS’ WELCOME TALK George Square Lecture Theatre 11am – 12pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AND UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

See page 9. FREE EVENT

TEA AND COFFEE CRAWL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 11am – 2pm CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY VENTURE

Children’s Holiday Venture is a national lottery funded, student-run charity that takes young people from Edinburgh’s most deprived areas on fun trips every second week. Come along to our tea and coffee crawl event to informally meet the fabulous people who volunteer with us and find out how you can get involved!

SUN 10 SEP

ALL WELCOME

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

KING’S BUILDINGS CAMPUS TOUR Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 12pm – 1pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 8. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

PARENTS’ WELCOME TEA RECEPTION

GEORGE SQUARE CAMPUS TOUR

ARTHUR’S SEAT CLIMB

The New Amphion, Teviot Row House 12pm – 1pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 1pm – 2pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 1pm – 3pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

CRASH COURSE CEILIDH

EXPLORING ACCENTS

Quaker Studio, The Pleasance 1pm – 4pm

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 2pm – 3pm

SUN 10 SEP

The Parents Welcome event is immediately followed by an informal tea reception in The New Amphion café, at Teviot Row House. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

ART CRAWL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 12pm – 5pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

One for the art lovers out there! This is a day packed full of as many landscapes, portraits and abstracts as you can possibly handle! We’ll be starting at our very own Talbot Rice Gallery with some fantastic exhibitions in a unique historical environment.

EDINBURGH NEW SCOTLAND COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY (EUNSCDS)

Do what? Turn where? Want to get a head start when it comes to ceilidh dancing in a relaxed setting? Then come and learn the most common dances and have everything explained slowly. You’ll be a pro before you know it!

LANGSOC

All new linguists and language enthusiasts joining the University of Edinburgh are warmly welcomed to our Exploring Accents event as we traverse the UK and beyond by way of accents. Come along, discover a plethora of pronunciations from all around the world, and maybe even join us on stage to represent your own! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

COFFEE CRAWL

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

POSTGRADUATE IKEA TRIP

COFFEE CRAWL

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 2pm – 5pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 4pm – 6pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9.

Refresh your senses and explore the riches of the green kingdom at one of the world’s finest botanic gardens. Journey through 70 acres of tranquil garden or discover contemporary art at Inverleith House. Remember to bring bus fares.

Just arrived here and in need of that incredibly stylish but affordable Swedish designed lamp? Looking to check out what’s on offer at IKEA with fellow postgraduate students? Here’s your chance! Remember to bring bus fares.

See page 9.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

POSTGRADUATE | SEE THE CITY

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

GARDEN BEER FESTIVAL Teviot Row House Garden 2pm – late

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

DEBATING WORKSHOP Dining Room, Teviot Row House 4pm – 7pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9.

POSTGRAD COFFEE CRAWL

TANDEM LANGUAGE CAFÉ

FREE EVENT

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm

The New Amphion, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | PARTY

FREE TICKETED EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Sample some of Edinburgh’s best coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too of course! FREE TICKETED EVENT POSTGRADUATE | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come and celebrate International Day by practicing your languages in an informal setting, meet our committee and hear about our Tandem language programme! Everyone is welcome, come and join the conversation!

SUN 10 SEP

FREE TICKETED EVENT

DEBATES UNION

Our first interactive workshop of the year is a great way to improve your speaking skills, learn how to construct arguments, and introduce yourself to university debating. No experience is needed! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME

FOLKIE CRAWL Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 4pm – 11pm FOLK SOCIETY

Join us for a crawl of folk-friendly Edinburgh! Bring an instrument along or just your ears, whatever way you like your tunes! We’ll update our Facebook page as we go so you can join whenever you’re able to on the day.

SUN 10 SEP

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

THE ORIGINAL UNDERGROUND TOUR

STUDENT MASS

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 4.30pm – 6.30pm

23 George Square 7.15pm – 8.15pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

Visit the infamous vaults hidden under the South Bridge in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Hear tales of how the poor and unfortunate lived in these former slums. Explore these dimly lit vaults, once the haunt of criminals and witches!

Our first Student Mass of the semester! Committee members will be meeting outside the John McIntyre Conference Centre (JMCC) at Pollock Halls at 6.40pm to help you find your way there — otherwise Mass starts at 7.15pm in the Chapel at 23 George Square. After Mass we will have a Meet & Greet in the common room.

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY | FAITH

COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS The New Amphion, Teviot Row House 6pm – 7.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come try your hand at mixing and shaking your favourite cocktail. Learn how to blend, shake and swizzle your way to impress your friends at your next dinner party. FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

JAZZ IN THE LOUNGE

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 8pm – 9.30pm

The Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – 11pm

THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The Student is the UK’s oldest student newspaper, and turned 130 this year. Writers, editors, copy editors, advertisers and distributors all come together to create a 32-page paper every week. Come along to find out more about who we are, what we do and how you can get involved.

The Lounge Bar is the home of jazz at Teviot Row House. Come along and relax at the best regular jazz night in town. If you are a budding Gerry Mulligan, some of our sessions are open mic so come and meet your future band mates or just relax in a wing back armchair to the coolest sound around. Come and see our House Band who play every Monday during term time.

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT THE EDINBURGH REVUE’S FRINGE SHOWCASE

SUN 10 SEP

THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER SOCIAL

ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 8pm – 11pm EDINBURGH REVUE

The Edinburgh Revue returns from another successful Fringe run, and we’re bringing the Festival to you for one night only! A sketch comedy and stand-up extravaganza showcasing the best talent on the Edinburgh scene. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

TEVIOT PURSUITS The Library Bar, Teviot Row House 9pm – 12am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come with your pals, you flat mates, your hall mates, anyone you meet on the way. Friendly rivalry is the name of the game here where you compete for a range of exciting prizes. Don’t tell anyone but you might get a set of the coveted See the City tour tickets as your prize! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY

JULIETTE ASHBY

WITH SUPPORT FROM THE MELLOW CHANTS AND DJ ASTROJAZZ Underground, Teviot Row House 9pm – late

SUN 10 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

After a successful performance at the Teviot Garden Party back in May, Juliette returns to Teviot’s Underground to bless us with a longer set this time round. Juliette’s latest album Build up the Strong is a sensational mix of reggae, hip hop, neo soul and rock vibes, coupled with stunningly soft and summery vocals, well worth a listen. We reckon Juliette is one to watch and you won’t want to miss out on this one-off intimate set. Supported by up and comers The Mellow Chants and tunes at the after party from DJ Astrojazz. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | PARTY

INTERNATIONAL CEILIDH

Venue, Potterrow 9pm – 3am

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 10pm – 1am

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

This is not Karaoke. This is not a band night. This is not a club night. This. Is. MASSAOKE! It’s a sing along clubbing sensation where everyone sings their favourite anthems TOGETHER, accompanied by the amazing Massaoke Band! These people will rock Potterrow just like they did Glastonbury and Latitude, but they will need your help! Come along and add your voice to this uplifting celebration of the best songs ever written!

Come along and try your hand at some traditional Scottish dancing. This is a great way to make new friends and have loads of fun. You will be swung and flung all night, be prepared and wear your dancing shoes!

FREE EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

FREE EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT INTERNATIONAL | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

SUN 10 SEP

MASSAOKE

MONDAY

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

ARTHUR’S SEAT CLIMB

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 9.45am – 12pm

Meet at Pollock Halls Reception 10am – 12pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The Scottish Parliament turns 18 this year! Come down to the Parliament and get an exclusive talk by one of their amazing guides, learn about the politics of Scotland and then have a look around the Parliament yourself!

See page 9.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

PORTOBELLO BEACH TRIP

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY GEORGE SQUARE CAMPUS TOUR Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 10am – 11pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

KING’S BUILDINGS CAMPUS TOUR Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 11am – 12pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 8. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 10.30am – 3pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Join us for an afternoon spent paddling, sun-bathing and eating chips and ice-cream at Portobello Beach! We can’t guarantee the weather, but some seaside antics are promised! Remember to bring bus fares. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

CRAIGMILLAR CASTLE

AMNESTY LETTER WRITING

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 11.45am – 3pm

Meeting Room 2, The Chaplaincy, Potterrow 12pm – 2pm

FRESHERS’ EXPO 2017 FRESHERS’ EXPO Venue and Dome, Potterrow 11am – 4pm

One of Scotland’s best preserved Castles, Craigmillar Castle is a beautiful structure featuring a tower house with stunning views and many nooks and crannies to explore! Come and discover Mary Queen of Scots’ safe haven and get out of the city centre for a while. FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

CALTON HILL WALK

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

One of Welcome Week’s biggest and best events! Join in the fun, grab some free stuff and win prizes with Student Universe, Can You Escape?, Dominos, Turkish Airlines and more! We’ve gone all out this year to secure some incredible stuff that we know you’re going to love. Arrive nice and early and don’t miss out! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAIR

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 12pm – 2pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

Come along to chill, chat, and make a difference! In the classic spirit of Amnesty, we’ll be writing letters in support of those facing injustice across the world. It’s a great way to get involved and meet this year’s committee. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ST GILES’ CATHEDRAL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 12.30pm – 2pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Not wanting to tackle Arthur’s seat? Always wondered what that odd monument was on the horizon? Come find out as we climb Calton Hill! It’s a beautiful view and a great chance to venture into new town.

Another great event if you are new to the city of Edinburgh! St Giles’ Cathedral is the historic City Church of Edinburgh. With its famed crown spire it stands on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

MON 11 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THE SCOTCH WHISKY EXPERIENCE

Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 1pm – 3pm

Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 1pm – 4pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 1.30pm – 3.30pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

MATHSOC

Our Scottish galleries guide you from the origins of history to the present day, the earliest cultures to space age science, prehistory to pop culture. From Iron Age trumpets to bionic hands, each object tells its own tale about life in Scotland.

A guided tour and tasting in the World’s Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky. This tour includes: a whisky barrel ride which takes you through the production of Scotch whisky, an introduction to the aromas in whisky, a sample of Scotch whisky (Irn Bru is available as an alternative), a tour of the World’s largest collection of Scotch whisky and you’ll be able to take a crystal whisky tasting glass home as a memento!

MATHSOC MEET & GREET

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 1pm – 3pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AND NIGHTLINE

Come along to one of our legendary coffee crawls and meet some of the student callers of the nightline support and information service. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

MON 11 SEP

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND

COFFEE CRAWL

PHYSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP WITH THEATRE PARADOK Ochil Room, The Pleasance 1pm – 3pm THEATRE PARADOK

Join Theatre Paradok for two hours of physical fun. A great introduction to the world of physical theatre, no experience necessary. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

Calling all mathematicians! Come join MathSoc for an afternoon of tea, coffee, cake and sandwiches to cure those Freshers’ hangovers. You’ll meet other first year maths students, our committee and see just what we have to offer as we unveil this year’s list of epic events! FREE EVENT

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 1pm – 3pm

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY TURKISH COFFEE & DESSERT TASTING BARBECUE IN THE GARDEN 23 George Square 1pm – 3pm CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

Enjoy the balmy September weather with a barbeque in the Catholic Chaplaincy garden. Vegetarian options and a friendly atmosphere provided. FREE EVENT

POSTGRAD COFFEE CRAWL

FREE TICKETED EVENT

SOCIETY | ALL WELCOME | FAITH

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 1pm – 4pm

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

TURKISH SOCIETY

Come and join the Turkish Society for a cup of Turkish coffee and delight for a fresh start to your Welcome Week. You can also enjoy coffee fortune telling from one of our Gurus! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | SOCIETY

KING’S BUILDINGS CAMPUS TOUR Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 2pm – 3pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 8. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 15. FREE TICKETED EVENT POSTGRADUATE | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THE OFFICIAL WELCOME CEREMONY

FILM SCREENING: THE LINGUISTS

McEwan Hall, Bristo Square 1.30pm – 3.15pm

Pleasance Theatre, The Pleasance 2pm – 3pm LANGSOC

This traditional University ceremony welcomes new students to the University community. The Welcome Ceremony is the University’s official welcome address. The Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea, will officially welcome you to the University.

The Linguists is an acclaimed documentary film which explores the daily lives of professional field linguists as they document previously un-researched and undocumented languages. Linguists and non-linguists alike are invited to share both these fascinating discoveries and free popcorn!

You will also get the opportunity to hear from a number of student Office Bearers, including your Students’ Association President Patrick Kilduff and senior members of University staff. This is a very high demand event, please arrive early to maximise your chance of gaining entry: doors open at 1.30pm and the ceremony commences at 2.15pm.

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

There are limited seats so if McEwan Hall has reached capacity you can still experience this inspirational event through a live stream at George Square Lecture Theatre and in the Library Bar, Teviot Row House.

FREE EVENT

HISTORY SOCIETY MEET & GREET The Study, Teviot Row House 2pm – 3.15pm HISTORY SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

As an award-winning society, we are one of the biggest and most active groups on campus with a range of opportunities and events open to everyone. Join us and find out more!

ALL WELCOME | OTHER

FREE EVENT

MON 11 SEP

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

MANAGING YOUR PHD SUPERVISOR PANEL DISCUSSION Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 2pm – 3.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

A PhD candidate’s relationship with their supervisor is key to their success. Get some tips from current PhDs to help you manage your supervisor, deal with other issues that may arise, and get your PhD off to a flying start! FREE EVENT POSTGRADUATE

MON 11 SEP

INTRO TO ACTIVISM WORKSHOP

AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

GARDEN BEER FESTIVAL

SWING DANCE TASTER CLASS

Meeting Room 2, The Chaplaincy, Potterrow 2pm – 4pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 2pm – 5pm

Teviot Row House Garden 2pm – late

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 3pm – 4pm

TOLKIEN SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY SWING DANCE SOCIETY

PEOPLE & PLANET

This workshop will introduce the basics of activism and direct action. If you’ve never been involved in campaigns before, or want to get more confident in your activism, come along and learn some new campaigning skills with People & Planet.

Join the Tolkien Society on an unexpected journey into Edinburgh, as we head for a gentle walk through the city to Dean Village and the Water of Leith. Afterwards, we’ll retire to the pub in traditional hobbit fashion, and you can find out about the society and our events this year!

See page 9.

Ever wanted to dance like they do in the old movies? Want to try a dance which focuses on fun and socialising? Then come along for our special Welcome Week class! No partner or previous dance experience required!

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | PARTY

IKEA TRIP Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 2.30pm – 6pm

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Just arrived here and want to make your student accommodation feel like a home away from home? Want to check out IKEA with fellow students? Here’s your chance! Remember to bring bus fares.

ISC LOUNGE

COFFEE CRAWL

Cheviot Room, The Pleasance 12pm – 4pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 2pm – 5pm

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE (ISC)

DEBATES UNION

The ISC Lounge is the hub for international and exchange students at the University of Edinburgh looking for a place to hang out and meet other fellow international students all while enjoying FREE coffee and biscuits! We’re open Monday to Friday during Welcome Week from 12pm – 4pm, so pop in for a chat!

Join us for a trip round some of Edinburgh’s best coffee spots. This will be a great opportunity to get to know your way around the city and to meet some of our lovely debaters!

FREE TICKETED EVENT

FREE EVENT

COFFEE CRAWL

FREE EVENT INTERNATIONAL

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9. FREE TICKETED EVENT

THE SCOTT MONUMENT TOUR Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The Scott Monument is the largest monument dedicated to a writer in the world, commemorating Sir Walter Scott. It is iconic on the Edinburgh skyline, towering at a 200 feet and six inches! Join us to climb all 287 steps to the top platform where you can see stunning 360 degree view of your new home city. FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

ISC PRACTICAL PRESENTATION

PHD MIXER

WHISKY INTRODUCTION

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Cheviot Room, The Pleasance 4pm – 4.45pm

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 5pm – 6pm

Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 6pm – 7.30pm

FILMSOC

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Wondering where to go to get a cinema fix in Edinburgh? Fear not, as FilmSoc is here to guide you on a tour of some of Edinburgh’s best-loved cinemas: the historic Cameo, the classic Odeon, and Filmhouse; home of the Edinburgh Film Festival!

New to Edinburgh? Curious to know where the best spots are? Looking for all the hot tips on being a student in this great city? We’ve got your back! Come to our presentation which will also feature FREE coffee and biscuits!

New PhDs and those who know the ropes are all invited to join the PhD Mixer event to kick off the academic year with the Students’ Association. Network, make new friends and meet other PhD students from across the University of Edinburgh.

Want to learn more about the beautiful golden stuff made right here in Scotland? Come along to this tasting session and learn about the distilling process, maturation and detect your Speysides from your Islays!

FREE EVENT

INTERNATIONAL

FREE EVENT

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

POSTGRAD LOUNGE Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 4pm – 6pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

We know life as a postgrad student can be hectic, that’s why our Postgrad Lounge is flexible to suit your needs. You can come along any day and any time while we’re open. It’s a great way to meet fellow postgrads from the same or different Schools, have a bit of a chat and a drink! FREE EVENT POSTGRADUATE

FREE EVENT

ECA TOUR AND WEE RED BAR SOCIAL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 4pm – 6pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

POSTGRADUATE

COMPSOC GAMES NIGHTS Third Floor, Appleton Tower 5pm – 12am

Get to know the place you’ll be spending most of your time for the next few years with this informative tour of the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) and relax with a drink in the Wee Red Bar, the social hub of the ECA.

COMPSOC

FREE TICKETED EVENT

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | SOCIETY

Let’s kick off Welcome Week with the first of CompSoc’s regular night of games. With plenty of console, yummy pizza, scrumptious snacks, controllers, and of course, party games, we’re sure to keep you satisfied!

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK SOCIAL WITH EMBEDDED AND ROBOTICS 2.12, Appleton Tower 6pm – 8pm

MON 11 SEP

FILMSOC CINEMA CRAWL

EMBEDDED AND ROBOTICS SOCIETY

Come join the Embedded and Robotics Society on our first social of the academic year! We’ll start off with some cool technology-themed games with lots of surprises for you before heading on to the pub. Robots have fun too! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

GRAVEYARD MYSTERY AND MURDER TOUR

COMEDIANS PHIL JERROD AND IVO GRAHAM

Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 6pm – 8pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Pleasance Theatre, The Pleasance 6.30pm – 11pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

GIN SOCIETY

Join us as we journey through the darker side of two of Edinburgh’s most haunted and historical graveyards. We also venture through the old town to hear stories of mystery, murder, plague and of the characters and history that have helped create Edinburgh’s dark side, told in a humorous and entertaining way.

Phil Jerrod began his stand-up career underneath an Angus Steakhouse in 2012. Since then, he has failed his PhD, walked out of his job in publishing and has been entertaining audiences up and down the country with his elegant rants on the often unfathomable problems of modern life.

INTRODUCTORY GIN CLASS

Come along to our introductory gin class as part of your introduction to student life, with gin tastings and cocktails for you all to enjoy. What better way to enjoy your first week of university life?

MON 11 SEP

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | SOCIETY

CHRISTIAN UNION MANHUNT Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 6.30pm – 8.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Come along to take part in the Christian Union’s Manhunt around the city! You will be able to see the beautiful city of Edinburgh while following clues to take photos of classic sights! Everyone is welcome! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Ivo Graham, who you may have seen on Mock the Week, is twenty-three years old and is an Eton alumnus who combines insightful stories of adolescence and fellow students with a sharp-witted presence that has rapidly gained him the acclaim of his audience, fellow artists and the critics alike. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERING THE TARDIS The Study, Teviot Row House 7pm – 10pm DOCTOR WHO SOCIETY

Calling all Whovians! It’s time to enter the T.A.R.D.I.S! Prepare for a night of fun and laughter. Meet like-minded Whovians for an evening of Doctor Who related games. It’s going to be fantastic! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

JAZZ IN THE LOUNGE

BAD MANNEQUINS

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 7pm – 11.30pm

The Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – 11pm

Underground, Teviot Row House 8pm – 10pm

EDINBURGH LABOUR STUDENTS

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Grab a glass of bubbly, meet other like-minded people and hear from some exciting speakers.

We present Junior Coffee, a New Orleans jazz band formed out of Edinburgh’s eclectic street band scene. Hear the authentic sounds of New Orleans streets through carefully crafted arrangements.

A band who don’t take themselves too seriously, without losing their ability to create highly technical garage rock tunes. The duo formed after having been in a previous band together. Combining their efforts to write songs collaboratively, they realised they were creating something that was a huge departure from what they had been used to, and they loved it. Taking inspiration from the likes of Electric Six, The Hives, Television, Ramones and B-52s, the second song they ever wrote was immediately picked up by US TV show Limitless with their track No Easy Way Out being used in the opening moments of the first episode. Look out for their new material and up and coming gig!

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT MEET THE BREWER FT INNIS & GUNN

ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

The Library Bar, Teviot Row House 7.30pm – 8.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Enjoy some tasty brews, while the brewer tells you about the madness in the method. FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

PLEASANCE QUIZ Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 8pm – 10pm

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

MON 11 SEP

CHAMPAGNE SOCIALISM

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

This quiz is the brain teas-iest of all our brainteasers. Pit your wits against the hall next door! There’s also prizes galore! FREE EVENT

COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS

ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY

The New Amphion Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – 9.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 16. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

RAVE OF THRONES FT HODOR Potterrow 9pm – 3am

MON 11 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The white walkers and their army of dead descend upon Edinburgh, with little time before the impending apocalypse reaches Potterrow. To that end, the small council has decided to throw a huge party for its citizens, allowing them to celebrate their last few days before doom in true Welcome Week style. The only man with the strength, honour and dedication that is required to hold the door closed against the hordes of winter, has stepped forward to carry the heavy responsibility, providing the soundtrack to the Rave of Thrones. It’s everyone’s favourite one worded hero; the mighty HODOR. Oh, this is going to be one epic party! FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

MONDAYS ARE A DRAG FT ALYSSA EDWARDS

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 9pm – late Get a grip, get a life, and get yourself to the Debating Hall where we’ll be transforming this historical venue into the main stage for one night only! The queen of tongue pops herself and some of Edinburgh’s local queens will give you a night you won’t forget! So, pop on your highest heels, your biggest wig and your best smile as we don’t get cute, we get drop dead gorgeous! Alyssa is supported by our local queens, Alice Rabbit, Violet Grace and Groundskeeper Fanny. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to meet and greet with Alyssa (see below for details)! FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

MON 11 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

MEET AND GREET WITH ALYSSA EDWARDS Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 11.30pm – 12am If you attended the live show in the Debating Hall, come along and meet queen Alyssa in person at our one-off meet and greet! Sign up if you have a wristband, or buy a ticket if you don’t to this not to be missed chance to meet Alyssa her fabulous self! Tickets will go live for sign up/sale the afternoon of the event at any of our Welcome Week Box Offices. You must be in the ticketed area of the Debating Hall when Alyssa comes off stage to be escorted through to our exclusive roof terrace to meet Alyssa, everyone’s drag idol. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

TUESDAY

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

MEET & GREET

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 10am – 2pm

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 11am – 1pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

ECONOMICS SOCIETY

See page 15.

Come and meet the Economics Society, one of the biggest societies on campus with over 500 members from 100+ different degrees! Find out what we do and how you can get involved in our social, academic and career events, our research group, our sports teams or even our Economics Conference! We would love to meet you.

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL CALTON HILL WALK Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 11am – 1pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Get to know other international students on a walk up one of the great hills in Edinburgh, where you can catch some fantastic views of the city. Feel free to bring some snacks to share! FREE EVENT INTERNATIONAL | FAITH | SOCIETY

ART CRAWL

GEORGE SQUARE CAMPUS TOUR

COFFEE CRAWL

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 11am – 4pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 12pm – 1pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 12pm – 2pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 14.

See page 9.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

FRESHERS’ FREESHOP

MATHEMATICAL TOUR OF EDINBURGH

GILMERTON COVE

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 12pm – 1.30pm

Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 12pm – 2.30pm

SHRUB SWAP & REUSE COOPERATIVE

Don’t buy homewares, textbooks or clothes for your new Edinburgh home — come to the annual Freeshop and get them for free! Books, clothes, shoes, kitchenware all kindly donated by students last academic year. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAIR

ISC LOUNGE

MATHSOC

Edinburgh has a rich mathematical history stretching back hundreds of years; this tour will show some of the marks left on this beautiful city by the mathematicians who have made it their home over the centuries. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Gilmerton Cove is a series of hand carved passageways and chambers that lie below ground to the south of Gilmerton crossroads. If you want to explore Edinburgh there is no better way, and you might even solve a mystery or two. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

TUE 12 SEP

Potterrow 11am – 4pm

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Cheviot Room, The Pleasance 12pm – 4pm INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE (ISC)

See page 24. FREE EVENT INTERNATIONAL | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

ACADEMIC FAIR

LIBERATION LUNCH

ROSYLN CHAPEL

50 George Square 12pm – 4.30pm

Balcony Room, Teviot Row House 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 12.45pm – 4.45pm

TUE 12 SEP

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

EDINBURGH UNIVESITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The Academic Fair is for undergraduate students who have an element of choice within their degree programme. Many programmes allow students to select from a broad range of optional or ‘outside’ courses. The Fair is your chance to find out more about these courses, through informal discussions with academic staff and current students from across the University’s many Schools.

Join the Students’ Association’s Black and Minority Ethnic, Disabled Students’, LGBT+ and Women’s Officers for an informal chat about student life and how you can get involved in social justice campaigns on campus! Lunch included.

Come with us to visit a medieval building from 1446! This trip is a fantastic chance to venture outside the city centre and learn a bit about Midlothian’s history!

To ensure that you get the most out of this event we strongly recommend that you research your course options before attending. Checkout the Academic Fair section of the New Student webpages: ed.ac.uk/students/new-students. This will give you access to various tools to help you review your options along with information about which Schools/courses will be represented and our programme of short presentations.

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Note: Each School is allocated a timeslot during which their students should attend (Group A, 12pm – 2pm and Group B, 2.30pm – 4.30pm). Please follow instructions from your School or consult the Academic Fair section of the New Student webpages to confirm when you should attend. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAIR

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | OTHER

KING’S BUILDINGS CAMPUS TOUR Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 1pm – 2pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 8. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS WELCOME

POSTGRAD COFFEE CRAWL

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY DODGEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

McEwan Hall, Bristo Square 1pm – 3pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 2pm – 5pm

The University invites all new PhD and Masters by Research Postgraduate students to the official welcome event for new PGR Students. This exclusive event gives you the opportunity to find out everything that you need to know to succeed. This will include a formal welcome and insights from current and alumni Research Students. After the formal presentations, there will be opportunities to network and to speak with our support services as you browse the Services Fair. There will then be a Student Services Fair until 3pm which you can also attend.

See page 15.

FREE TICKETED EVENT POSTGRADUATE | OTHER

POSTGRADUATE | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

ARTHUR’S SEAT CLIMB

Quaker Studio, The Pleasance 1pm – 4pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY NEW SCOTLAND COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY (EUNSCDS)

Do you want to learn some great, traditional (and not so traditional) Scottish dances? Come to our workshop and get to know ceilidh, Scottish Country, Highland and Step dancing. No experience is necessary, in fact it’s a bonus! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9. SCOTTISH DANCE WORKSHOP

Bring a team or come along and join a team to compete in the dodgeball championship! This will be a small tournament with teams battling to become the ultimate dodgeball champions! Come ready in sports kit.

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY LGBT+ MINGLO (MINGLING BINGO) Dining Room, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4.30pm BLOGS, THE LGBT+ SOCIETY

DEBATES UNION BBQ Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 2pm – 5pm DEBATES UNION (EUDU)

Escape the rest of a hectic Welcome Week and join us for a lazy afternoon in the Meadows. Get to know other new students and EUDU members!

TUE 12 SEP

For more information and to book your place visit edin.ac/postgradevents.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

Come and meet your LGBT+ society, BLOGS, and other LGBT+ students with our annual minglo — mingling bingo! Come along. Get to know people from the University of Edinburgh’s LGBT+ community and try to fill your bingo card. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

GARDEN BEER FESTIVAL

HUMAN RIGHTS TOUR OF EDINBURGH

POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT STUDENTS WELCOME

Teviot Row House Garden 2pm – late

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

McEwan Hall, Bristo Square 3pm – 5.30pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

See page 9.

See the sights and meet people who care about human rights! The history of Edinburgh is deeply tied to some of the biggest issues we face today. Come along with the Amnesty International Society to explore and learn more!

The University invites all new Taught Postgraduate students to the official welcome event for new PGT Students. This exclusive event gives you the opportunity to find out everything that you need to know to get off to the best possible start to your studies. The event will include a formal welcome, a chance to hear top tips from current and past Masters Students. After the formal presentations, there will be opportunities to network and to speak with our support services as you browse the Services Fair. This event will end at 3.45pm and will be followed by a Student Services Fair until 5.30pm.

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | PARTY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

For more information and to book your place visit edin.ac/postgradevents.

TUE 12 SEP

FREE TICKETED EVENT WELCOME TO CHOCSOC

POSTGRADUATE

The Study, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

EDINBURGH DUNGEONS

CHOCOLATE SOCIETY

CSU SCAVENGER HUNT 23 George Square 2.30pm – 4pm CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

“Seek and you shall find”. Everyone loves a good scavenger hunt! Meet at 23 George Square to set out on an adventure around Edinburgh! Prizes and refreshments in the CSU common room afterwards.

Come to the first of many events this semester for Edinburgh University’s Chocolate Society and enjoy tasting chocolates with friends. Mark this day as the day to indulge in all sorts of chocolates, who could resist!

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 3.30pm – 5.30pm

FREE EVENT

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Step into the famous Edinburgh Dungeons and discover Scotland’s murky past in this exciting walkthrough experience. You will laugh and scream as you encounter gripping storytelling, exciting rides and thrilling special effects. ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

WELCOME TO YOUR FAIRTRADE UNIVERSITY

POSTGRAD LOUNGE

ISC COFFEE EVENING

MEDAID PUB QUIZ

Teviot Lounge, Teviot Row house 4pm – 6pm

Cheviot Room, The Pleasance 4pm – 6pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 4.30pm – 6pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE

Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 4pm – 6pm

See page 25.

Join the International Student Centre as we pull out the stops with free snacks, board games, and chill tunes for our first weekly coffee evening! A great way to meet new people!

MEDAID EDINBURGH

We’re very proud to be a Fairtrade University, in a Fairtrade City, in a Fairtrade Nation! Come along to OneShop and learn more about what it means to be Fairtrade, the impact this has on producers and communities, and what you can do to support ethical consumerism. There will be FREE chocolate tasting, kindly hosted by friends at the One World Shop, where you will get to sample some delicious Fairtrade treats!

POSTGRADUATE

ECA TOUR AND WEE RED BAR SOCIAL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 4pm – 6pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 25. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

COFFEE CRAWL Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 4pm – 6pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

FREE EVENT INTERNATIONAL | FOOD & DRINK COMPSOC CONQUERS ARTHUR’S SEAT Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 4pm – 6pm COMPSOC

Back again is CompSoc’s Arthur’s Seat climb! Come along for some spectacular views of Edinburgh, and a great opportunity to chat to older students about university life and make some new friends. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

Don’t fancy ANOTHER big night out? Come grab a drink and join MedAID Edinburgh for a FREE pub quiz and hear about the work we do throughout the year and how you can get involved! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FOLK IN THE MEADOWS Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 4pm – 7pm

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME

FOLK SOCIETY

Come join the Edinburgh University Folk Society for a session in the sunshine (we hope!). Everybody is welcome to come along for tunes and songs: bring an instrument if you have one or just your ears! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

CHRISTIAN UNION MEADOWS BARBECUE Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 5.30pm – 7.30pm

TUE 12 SEP

FREE EVENT

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Are you interested in meeting other Christians or joining a Bible study group in your accommodation? Then come along to our barbecue in the Meadows and get to know each other over some free food! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH

POSTGRADUATE NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENING

SLOVAK & CZECH PUB CRAWL

GLOBAL BUDDIES MEET & GREET

Playfair Library, Old College 5pm – 7pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 6pm – late

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

SLOVAK AND CZECH SOCIETY

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 6.15pm – 8.45pm

The University invites all Postgraduate students (PGT and PGR) to experience another side of the University of Edinburgh, the informal, cultural and fun side. This free ticketed event will be held in one of the University’s oldest and most historical buildings, The Playfair Library. Meet and network with fellow new PG students from near and far, while you enjoy a taste of Scottish culture. Refreshments will be provided.

Come and join us for our first event of the year! This event will include amazing beer, some of the best bars in Edinburgh and loads of fun. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and make friends.

For more information and to book tickets visit edin.ac/postgradevents.

FREE EVENT

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

POSTGRADUATE TRADITIONAL SPIRITS

TUE 12 SEP

POSTGRAD MEET THE BREWER FT STEWART BREWING Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 6pm – 7.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Delve into the wonderful world of beer with fellow postgrad students. Enjoy some tasty brews from one of our favourite Scottish brewers, Stewart Brewing, while the brewer tells you about the madness in the method. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT POSTGRADUATE | FOOD & DRINK

Study, Teviot Row House 6pm – 9.30pm EDINBURGH ESTONIAN SOCIETY

Explore unique spirits and cultures from all around the world. This is one of the most popular Welcome Week events over the last four years with 16 different societies offering a variety of exquisite and exotic drinks. #TraditionalSpirts #TasteTheCulture FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

We’ll be on hand to help new visiting students who’ve signed up for the Global Buddies programme to find their Buddy Group and Supergroup. Come and meet your Global Buddies and hear what the committee have planned for this semester! FREE EVENT INTERNATIONAL

BEER-INTEERING WITH BUCHANAN Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 7pm – 9pm BUCHANAN INSTITUTE

“Beerinteering: A pub crawl where a series of pubs must be visited in order based on clues and other navigational information.” (Urban Dictionary, 2003). Join Scotland’s first student-led think tank while we “navigate” the streets of Edinburgh! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

FILM SCREENING: MEAN GIRLS

AIESEC BOAT RACE

COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS

GRASSROOTS COMEDY

Pleasance Theatre, The Pleasance 7.30pm – 9.10pm

Sports Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – 9pm

The New Amphion Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – 9.30pm

Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 8pm – 11pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Grassroots Comedy presents the very best in fresh, local Edinburgh talent! This is one of our weekly events, so you can witness the best of the acts before they hit the big time, all through the semester!

AIESEC

Come watch Mean Girls with FilmSoc! Take some time out from the madness of Welcome Week to spend a couple hours laughing at this modern classic and getting to know FilmSoc.

As the Edinburgh branch of the international organisation AIESEC, we’re hosting a special Boat Race to get you in the AIESEC spirit! Let’s see who our champion will be!

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

CHRISTIAN UNION PUB QUIZ

JAZZ IN THE LOUNGE

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 7.30pm – 11pm

The Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – 11pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

The Christian Union’s Big Pub Quiz is back! Come along to join the Christian Union’s classic pub quiz — everyone is welcome! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 17. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

See page 16. FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

GAELIC CRAWL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 8pm – 11pm AN COMANN CEILTEACH

Thigibh le stiall-clò oirbh airson cuairt nan taighean-seinnse. Tòisichidh sinn aig 8f ann an Captain’s airson drama neo dha. / Dig out your wellies and oilskins and join us on our Crofters and Tweed themed pub crawl! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £1 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

INTRODUCTION TO CEILIDH DANCING Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 10pm – 12am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

A ceilidh band will belt out the traditional tunes all night. We’ll have you ready to dance at the Welcome Ball in no time with this starter for ten ceilidh night!

TUE 12 SEP

FILMSOC

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | PARTY

THE RISING SOULS

WITH SUPPORT FROM THE DEADLY WINTERS AND VAN TASTIK Underground, Teviot Row House 9pm – 12am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

TUE 12 SEP

The night will be headlined by The Rising Souls, a dynamic soulful rock band hailing from Scotland’s capital city. Their music is a punchy and intoxicating amalgamation of rock and soul. Think meaty riffs. Think intricate grooves. Think soaring vocals. The Rising Souls are rising to the top and at an alarming rate. Best to catch them now while you still can. There will also be support from the neo-folk band The Deadly Winters. With well-constructed melodies and lovingly crafted stories, The Deadly Winters are part Folk-Rock, part Americana. They bring you tales of sorrow, love, debauchery and murder…in a very catchy, foot-tapping way. The band enjoy their time on stage and they look to bring everyone along on the journey with them. They have shared stages with lauded Scottish singer/songwriter Dougie Maclean and The Staves and have appeared at Celtic Connections, Perthshire Amber (Dougie MacLean Festival), Bannockburn Live, Edinburgh’s St Andrew’s Day and numerous times at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We are also excited to host Van Tastik, an Edinburgh based blues/folk acoustic sensation. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | PARTY

JURASSIC PARK PARTY FT GEORGE SHELLY Potterrow 9pm – 3am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Park ranger, George Shelley, who is fresh out the jungle of “I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here”, will be there to guide you through our first pre-historic club night with a DJ set that so hot, it would end an ice age! FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | PARTY

TUE 12 SEP

These are terrifying, living things that have no idea what century they’re in or what the Dome is! After careful consideration, we decided to indeed, endorse our park. We’ll be journeying back to 1993 to the land of Jurassic Park at Potterrow. Come equipped to deal with all that the park will have to offer, safari hats, walking boots, nets, and perhaps some camouflage to hide from the two 8ft tall T-Rexs and baby dinosaurs that’ll be roaming around Potterrow all evening! Get practicing your best “scared face” for selfies in the giant dino egg in the Dome!

WEDNESDAY

PRAYER BREAKFAST

CALTON HILL WALK

Buccleuch Free Church 9am – 11pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 10am – 12pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Come along to start your day with a free breakfast and a time of worship and prayer. What could be better! FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 21. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY GEORGE SQUARE CAMPUS TOUR Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 10am – 11pm

EDINBURGH ZOO ANIMAL HANDLING Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 10am – 4pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Visit the giant pandas, see the vast range of animal species on show and experience and animal handling session. If you’re scared of spiders you may want to skip the animal handling! Remember to bring bus fares.

JUDY’S AFFORDABLE VINTAGE FAIR

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9. FREE TICKETED EVENT

Dome, Potterrow 10am – 2pm

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Edinburgh’s favourite vintage fair is popping in for Welcome Week. Featuring 20+ stalls of vintage fashion and accessories from 1920s to the 1980s. View some of the new season’s stock with extra special discounts for you.

PORTOBELLO BEACH TRIP

FREE EVENT

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | FAIR

Meet at Meeting Point A 10.30am – 4.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 20. ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

ACTIVITIES FAIR AND SPORTS FAIR The Pleasance 11am – 4pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AND EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY SPORTS UNION

Maybe you want to learn how to salsa dance, campaign about something you care about, take up skiing or American football? Or perhaps it’s Quidditch on the Meadows, helping out in the community, or tea and cake soirees that catch your fancy? Whatever your interest or taste there’s loads going on, so now’s your chance to get involved!

Both fairs have a brilliant festival feel to them, with music, smiles and lots of hustle and bustle! You can expect to find society and club members eager to tell you anything and everything you want to know about their society or sports club. Come along and make sure to sign up to fill your time at University with great friends, fantastic events, and brilliant memories!

ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS FAIR

Wed 13 & Thu 14

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAIR

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

WED 13 SEP

The University of Edinburgh has over 280 student-led societies and 60 sports clubs! The Activities and Sports Fairs is your chance to meet a whole bunch of people running societies and clubs who can’t wait to tell you what they have planned for the year ahead.

ARTHUR’S SEAT CLIMB

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

Meet at Pollock Halls Reception 11am – 1pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 12pm – 3pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9.

See page 15.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

SEE THE CITY | ALL WELCOME

COFFEE CRAWL

CITY BUS TOUR

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 12pm – 2pm

Meeting point B, Teviot Row House 12.45pm – 3pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9.

We’ll take you sightseeing around all of Edinburgh’s glorious attractions. You’ll learn about the mighty castle and the cobbled backstreets, while being introduced to a few of the famous locals along the way.

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

WED 13 SEP

SEE THE CITY | ALL WELCOME SOLAR OBSERVING Courtyard, The Pleasance 12pm – 3pm PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY SOCIETY

Interested in Astronomy? We’ll be using our telescope and solar filter to look at the brightest thing in the sky, the Sun! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ISC LOUNGE Cheviot Room, The Pleasance 12pm – 4pm INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE (ISC)

See page 24. FREE EVENT INTERNATIONAL | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THE EDINBURGH REVUE’S CAMPUS TOUR

KNITSOC

ISC PRACTICAL TOUR

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 1pm – 2pm

Craft Rooms, The Pleasance 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Cheviot Room, The Pleasance 2pm – 3pm

EDINBURGH REVUE

KNITSOC

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE

Are you sick of experts? Join the University’s resident comedy society, the Edinburgh Revue, for a tour of the alternative facts of life on campus. Warning: this tour may contain half-truths, white lies, secret codes and downright falsehood!

Ever wanted to learn to knit? Join KnitSoc for our Learn to Knit event where we teach you all the skills you need! All levels welcome.

Living in a new city can be daunting. Help us help you take the edge off with our practical tour of Edinburgh. We know the best places to shop, relax and hangout.

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE VISIT

COME MAKE GAMES WITH US AND EAT FREE FOOD AND STUFF

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 1.45pm – 4.30pm

The Study, Teviot Row House 1pm – 4pm

We’ll be visiting the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s residence in Scotland, based at the foot of the Royal Mile. If you want to learn more about the history of Scotland, this event is for you. Visit the State Apartments, see Mary Queen of Scots’ Chambers and view the Royal Collection.

GAME DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY

Ever wanted to make your own video game and didn’t know where to start? No matter the skill level, we’ll have introductory workshops to point you in the right direction! We’ll tap on computers and make things happen. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £8 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT INTERNATIONAL | SOCIETY WELCOME WEEK BOOKSTORE CRAWL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 2pm – 3.30pm PUBLISHED

Join PublishED for the most important university crawl — the Bookstore Crawl! Tour Edinburgh’s hidden gems and bring home new friends, and new books. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

WED 13 SEP

FREE EVENT

COFFEE CRAWL Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD AND DRINK

FEMINISM AND CAKE

GARDEN BEER FESTIVAL

SWING DANCE TASTER CLASS

E-U-’TEA’-V - AFTERNOON TEA WITH EUTV

Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm

Teviot Row House Garden 2pm – late

Venue, Potterrow 3pm – 4pm

EUTV Studio, The Pleasance 3pm – 4pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY SWING DANCE SOCIETY

EUTV

FEMINIST SOCIETY

See page 9.

Come meet EUTV, Edinburgh University Student Television, for some cake, tea or something more refreshing. Get to know more about what we do and meet our award-winning team!

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ACS SPEED SOCIAL

KING’S BUILDINGS CAMPUS TOUR

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 2pm – 6pm

Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 3pm – 4pm

Meeting outside The Chaplaincy, Potterrow 3pm – 5pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

See page 8.

Come along to the Christian Union Bake Off, where we’ll bake some Scottish classics and enjoy eating them together! Everyone is welcome, especially if you want to learn how to bake some Great British cakes!

Come along and meet the Feminist Society! Have some cake and find out more about our events, campaigns, and tell us what you want to see in the year ahead.

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | PARTY

WED 13 SEP

AFRICAN CARIBBEAN SOCIETY

Connecting with people can be hard — so why not try a lit, low-pressure situation set to the tune of the 90s where you can meet new people fast? Swing by the ACS Speed Social and increase your odds of finding a friend to be the stew to your jollof rice! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

LITERARY WALK OF EDINBURGH Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 2.30pm – 4.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY LITERATURE SOCIETY

A relaxed walk around the literary sights of this UNESCO City of Literature including: libraries, museums, literary monuments and the hangouts of famous authors and characters. Learn to find your way around the city, the fun way! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

THE GREAT CHRISTIAN UNION BAKE OFF

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

GEORGE SQUARE CAMPUS TOUR

COCKTAILS AND CUPCAKES The New Amphion Bar, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5.30pm

Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 4pm – 5pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9.

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Like cake? Like cocktails? YES! Get yourself along to this brilliant session where our dessert chef will furnish you with the tools you need to create a beautifully decorated cupcake, while our bar tenders demonstrate the art of mixing the cocktails!

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY ECA TOUR AND WEE RED BAR SOCIAL

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 4pm – 6pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

See page 25. FREE TICKETED EVENT

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 4pm – 5pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 34.

Delve into the wonderful world of beer. Enjoy some wonderful brews from one of our favourite Scottish brewers, Campbell’s Brewery, while the brewer tells you about the madness in the method.

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

POSTGRAD LOUNGE Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 5pm – 6pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 25.

WED 13 SEP

EDINBURGH DUNGEONS

POSTGRAD MEET THE BREWER FT CAMPBELL’S BREWERY

FREE EVENT POSTGRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE | FOOD & DRINK

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

TEA TASTING EXTRAVAGANZA

POSTGRAD SPEED NETWORKING

FILM SCREENING: THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING

POSTGRAD AND MATURE STUDENT MYSTERY CINEMA TRIP

Auditorium, The Chaplaincy, Potterrow 5pm – 6.30pm

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 6pm – 7pm

The Study, Teviot Row House 6pm – 8.30pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 7pm – 10pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

PEOPLE & PLANET

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

SOCIETEA

A chance to network, make new friends and meet other Masters and PhD students from across the University!

This Changes Everything is a documentary inspired by Naomi Klein’s international bestseller, and is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change. Join us for our screening of this fascinating and eye-opening film, followed by a discussion.

Meet in Teviot Garden for a mysterious trip to one of Edinburgh’s classic cinemas. Please note, the price of the cinema ticket is not included.

Come along to sample our selection of fine global teas, sourced by local tea shops and our lovely members! A tea-related prize awaits anyone able to identify the most teas. FREE EVENT

FREE EVENT POSTGRADUATE

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY COOKING DEMO AI WELCOME Underground, Teviot Row House 5pm – 6.30pm

WED 13 SEP

EDINTELLIGENCE

Studying AI or just excited by its potential? Come along to our AI Postgraduate Welcome event and discover more about this exciting field. After, there will be the chance to get to know your fellow AI-ers over free food and drinks. FREE EVENT POSTGRADUATE | SOCIETY

The New Amphion, Teviot Row House 5.30pm – 6.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come along to learn how to make a quick and easy, but delicious meal on a budget. There will be vegan options for the veggies too, so all are welcome! FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

FREE TICKETED EVENT POSTGRADUATE | MATURE | SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FRESHERCON 17

FRESHAIR SCAVENGER HUNT Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 7pm – 8.30pm FRESHAIR.ORG.UK

Pleasance Theatre, The Pleasance 6pm – 10pm SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY SOCIETY

Come and meet like-minded geeks at the Science Fiction & Fantasy Society’s Freshercon! We’ll watch a film, then have a geeky-themed pub quiz (great prizes!), with time for socialising in between. Snacks and Drinks will be provided.

Join the FreshAir.org.uk team, voted ‘Best Student Radio Station’ in Scotland 2017, on a whirlwind adventure around Edinburgh’s Old Town! Discover the city’s magic and make loads of friends on a quest to be victorious in the FreshAir Scavenger Hunt. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

PSYCHEDELICS WELCOME EVENT

EPU WELCOME SOCIAL

Pentland Room, The Pleasance 7pm – 8.30pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 7pm – 11pm

PSYCHEDELICS

EDINBURGH POLITICAL UNION (EPU)

What is the psychedelics society? Who are its members? What kind of events do they put on? We’ll introduce ourselves, explain what our society is all about, and get to know one another. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Interested in politics, international affairs and the state of the world? Come along to our Welcome Social, grab a pint, meet your course mates, get to know us and what we do, and share some quality political banter!

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

A COCKTAIL OF TWO HALVES The New Amphion, Teviot Row House 7pm – 8.45pm

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 7pm – 11pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY NEW SCOTLAND COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY (EUNSCDS) AND FOLK SOC

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

FREE EVENT

A night of traditional, original cocktails and molecular mixology.

Edinburgh Methodist Church Conference Hall 7pm – 11.30pm

Middle Reading Room, Teviot Row House 7.30pm – 9.30pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY WIND BAND

EDINBURGH LABOUR STUDENTS

Join Edinburgh University Wind Band for a fun and relaxed start to the term! We’ll play through some of our favourite pieces and then head to Teviot Row House to get to know everyone. No auditions necessary, just turn up!

Come along to meet the women of Edinburgh Labour Students, where we will be chatting all things feminism. There will be a chance to hear from some great women speakers, ask questions and a wee trip to a bar afterwards.

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

PIZZA AND POLITICS

MIDWEEK MEAL

Balcony Room, Teviot Row House 7.30pm – 9pm

23 George Square 7.30pm – 9.30pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY LIBERAL DEMOCRATS

CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

Come along, eat some pizza and take part in a discussion on politics with a guest speaker.

“Man cannot live on bread alone”, but free food is always a bonus! Join us for the first of our weekly meals in the Garden Room of the Catholic Chaplaincy.

NEW SCOTLAND & FOLK SOC WELCOME WEEK CEILIDH

Come and join the New Scotland Country Dance and the Folk Society for the annual Welcome Week ceilidh! Everyone is welcome and no previous dancing experience is necessary, so be sure to bring along all of your new (and old) friends!

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

LADIES IN RED

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

WED 13 SEP

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

SCRATCH REHEARSAL AND MEET THE WIND BANDERS

A NIGHT OF EDINBURGH FOLK CLUB

MEET THE BREWER FT CAMPBELL’S BREWERY

EDINBURGH REVUE MEET-UP

Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 7.30pm – 11pm

Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – 9pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 8pm – 11pm

EDINBURGH FOLK CLUB

The music of ‘Hicks and Goulbourn’ is characterised by pure acoustic tones, reflective lyrics, well-crafted arrangements and intricate, complex guitar work. Whilst the genres in their typical sets are wide ranging, there is no compromise in quality and live performances are interspersed with engaging anecdotes and humour. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

EDINBURGH REVUE

Delve into the wonderful world of beer. Enjoy some wonderful brews from one of our favourite Scottish brewers, Campbell’s Brewery, while the brewer tells you about the madness in the method.

Join the University’s resident comedy society for a magical journey around Edinburgh’s finest pubs and bars.

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

CHRISTIAN UNION CEILIDH Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 7.30pm – 11.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

WED 13 SEP

Come along to the Christian Union Ceilidh! You can learn to ceilidh if you’ve never been to one before, or just enjoy the dances! You won’t want to miss it! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY | FAITH

PARTAAAY WITH CIVSOC Dining Room, Teviot Row House 7.45pm – 10pm CIVIL ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Come and join the Civil Engineering family! Take on challenges and then head out to an undisclosed location for the best night this week. Survive the night? Come to our recovery bbq for free food and drinks! FREE EVENT / £3 FOR NON-MEMBERS ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

JAZZ IN THE LOUNGE The Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – 11pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

If you missed Junior Coffee on Monday or just loved them and can’t wait to see them again, here’s your chance! Junior Coffee are a New Orleans traditional jazz band, formed out of Edinburgh’s eclectic street band scene. They aim to bring an authentic sound of the streets of New Orleans to more northern climates, through carefully crafted arrangements of music from the 1920s and beyond — tunes all but forgotten, brought back to life. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

PIRPALS PUB CRAWL Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 8pm – 12am PIRPALS

Join PIRPALS (Politics and International Relations Peer Assisted Learning) running around pubs, completing tasks and winning the race! It’s not an exclusive event, so all are welcome to come! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | OTHER

EDINBURGH BY NIGHT

90s UV PARTY IN ASSOCIATION WITH VK

THE MATURE CHEESE

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 8pm – Late

Underground, Teviot Row House 9pm – 3am

Potterrow 9pm – 3am

HISTORY SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

As the History Society’s first social of the year we will be taking you to some of Edinburgh’s most cherished historical pubs. This social is FREE and open to absolutely everyone — the more the merrier!

We’ve got loads of awesome stuff from #DOÜVK to have our very own 90s UV PARTY! Arrive in body paint and we’ll provide the LED foam sticks, glow in the dark straws, and glow stick bracelets. As well as this, there will be a photobooth for you to capture the night with your friends, a Twitter Wall and our very own Snapchat geofilter!

A Big Cheese designed purely for you Mature and PG students. It’s not only cheese and wine that get better with age — come along and dance the night away to your favourite cheesy tracks with your new finely matured pals. Over 21s only.

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY COMPSOC’S CAPTURE THE FLAG CRAWL Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 8pm – Late COMPSOC

This year, CompSoc is hosting a ‘Capture the Flag’ pub crawl all over Edinburgh’s coolest bars. Join us on this great opportunity to meet old and new friends, you can expect a crazy night out! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | PARTY

POSTGRADUATE | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

MIDWEEK CEILIDH Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 11.30pm – 1.30am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

It’s Wednesday, you might have hit a slump. ENERGISE YOURSELF with a super-fast, classics-packed ceilidh to boost your energy for the rest of an amazing Welcome Week! FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

WED 13 SEP

FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

ALL WELCOME | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

THURSDAY

JUDY’S AFFORDABLE VINTAGE FAIR

CAN YOU ESCAPE?

Dome, Potterrow 10am – 4pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 11am – 1pm

See page 40.

Can You Escape is a live room escape game: you and your team will be locked in a room and the countdown will begin! You have an hour to solve the puzzles and escape the room. Can you beat the clock? Spaces for this event are very limited so get down quickly!

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAIR

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS FAIR The Pleasance 11am – 4pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The second day of the biggest and best Activities and Sports Fairs around. If the fun yesterday just wasn’t enough for you, we’re giving you another opportunity to join as many super societies as possible! FREE EVENT

Fri 16th Sept

The Debating Hall, 13 Bristo Square,

ALL WELCOME | FAIR

Edinburgh, EH8 9AJ

OPEN: 10AM - 3PM 50

@JUDYSVINTAGEFAIR

@JUDYVINTAGEFAIR

WWW.JUDYSVINTAGEFAIR.CO.UK

GEORGE SQUARE CAMPUS TOUR

COFFEE CRAWL

STREET FOOD & BEER FESTIVAL FT VIETNAMESE SOCIETY

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 11am – 12pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 11am – 1pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 12pm – 2pm

Garden, Teviot Row House 12pm – late

See page 9.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD AND DRINK

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

CHRISTIANS AT ECA TRIP TO LOVECRUMBS

ARTHUR’S SEAT CLIMB

ISC LOUNGE

A selection of Scottish and world ales and ciders. Get your knowledge up to rival the locals in the traditional and craft pubs around the city. Featuring King’s Buildings campus favourites, Tempo! and Nom Nom, serving up delicious street food all day ft. the Vietnamese Society.

Outside the Edinburgh College of Art 11am – 12.30pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 12pm – 2pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Cheviot Room, The Pleasance 12pm – 4pm

Join us for a trip to one of Edinburgh’s best coffee shops just minutes from ECA, and meet other Christians at ECA!

See page 9.

See page 24.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

INTERNATIONAL | SOCIETY

ESCOGRIFFES PILLOW FIGHT

ART CRAWL

Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 12pm – 2pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 12pm – 5pm

The Escogriffes pillow fight is an annual tradition of the Escogriffes Society! We’ll meet up and head out to the Meadows where we’ll have a pillow fight of epic proportions, hopefully in sunny weather. This event is BYOP, Bring Your Own Pillow!

See page 14.

FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE (ISC)

ALL WELCOME | FAITH

ARAB STYLE T(EA) IN THE PARK Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 11am – 2pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY MIDDLE EASTERN SOCIETY

Come along to Arab Style T(ea) in the Park to try Arabic tea and eat delicious Middle Eastern food such as hummus and falafel. Meet new people from the same country or with a shared interest in the Middle East! FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | PARTY

BELLYDANCE TASTER FOR ALL Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 1pm – 2.30pm ARABIC BELLYDANCE SOCIETY

LES ESCOGRIFFES

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Ever wanted to swing your hips like Shakira? This bellydance taster is perfect for all levels, but specifically for beginners who wish to learn the basics of Arabic bellydance. Come along to shimmy, move and love your body! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

THU 14 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | SOCIETY TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

AUDITIONS WORKSHOP

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE VISIT

EDMUN WELCOME WEEK DEBATE

Upper Hall, The Pleasance 1pm – 2.30pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 1.45pm – 4.30pm

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm

Come and learn more about our exciting show for Semester 1 and find out how you can get involved! We’ll talk through the audition process and give you a taste of what to expect from this wonderful show.

See page 15.

See page 43.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £8 WITHOUT

FREE EVENT

ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA

THEATRE PARADOK

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 1pm – 4pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 22. FREE TICKETED EVENT

THU 14 SEP

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT: SEE A DEBATE! Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 1.15pm – 1.45pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 1.15pm – 4.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

This magnificent ship has hosted some of the most famous people in the world. Above all, however, it has been home to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family. Furnished to the personal taste of The Queen, Britannia has also provided a honeymoon get-away for four royal couples. FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

FEMALE VOICE CHOIR TASTER SESSION The Study, Teviot Row House 2pm – 3pm FEMALE VOICE CHOIR

Come along and meet the members of Female Voice Choir and try some of the songs that you could be singing. We are a non-auditioning social choir, whose main focus is to have a good time through singing and friendship! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

MODEL UNITED NATIONS SOCIETY

EdMUN invites you to our Welcome Week Debate! Whether you’re a seasoned MUNer, or have no idea what we do — come along, get to know us, and have fun as we debate some of the most pressing international issues. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

AFTERNOON TEA 23 George Square 2pm – 4pm

CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

Tea has long been used as an umbrella term for several different meals. Is it a drink? A set of dainty sandwiches? Cakes? Come along between 2pm – 4pm for all of the above in our common room at 23 George Square. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

Come down to the centre of Scottish Devolution and see a debate in the chamber! FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

WELCOME BARBECUE

ARCHSOC SCAVENGER HUNT

HOW TO BARBECUE 101 (AKA A SAUSAGE SIZZLE)

THSOC PRESENTS: RICK AND MORTY SCREENING

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4.30pm

Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 2pm – 5pm

Lecture Theatre C, David Hume Tower 2pm – 7pm

Ever fancied playing touch rugby? Come down with us to the meadows to have a bit of a run about as well as a barbecue to get to know the team. All abilities and genders are welcome! Hope to see you there!

Join Archsoc for an exciting scavenger hunt around Edinburgh’s Old Town. Dig in and meet your fellow students with a chance to win a prize!

After years of being told to chuck another shrimp on the barbie, OzSoc is here to show you a proper good BBQ. Bring a beer and see what an aluminium tray can really do.

FREE EVENT

ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | OTHER SCIENCE ESCAPE ROOM COOKIES WITH COGSCI Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm COGNITIVE SCIENCE SOCIETY

Interested in AI, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, informatics, neuroscience, or all of the above? More importantly, do you like cookies? Come along for free cognitive science-themed tea and treats and a relaxed meet-and-greet with the Cognitive Science Society’s members! Everyone welcome. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

2.12, Appleton Tower 2pm – 5pm EUYSRA

Edinburgh University Young Scientific Research Association is delighted to invite you to our Science Escape room! You will have the opportunity to solve puzzles from various disciplines such as Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Physics whilst trying to escape the room before time runs out! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

THE AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY SLOVAK & CZECH FRISBEE AND GRILL Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 2pm – 5pm SLOVAK AND CZECH SOCIETY

Slovak & Czech Society invites you to join us at the Meadows. A lot of fun, frisbee and tasty food included! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TRANSHUMANIST SOCIETY

Nobody exists on purpose. Nobody belongs anywhere. Everybody’s gonna die. Come watch Rick and Morty with the Transhumanist Society. This week, we’re putting on an extra-special back-to-back screening of the hit series. Expect popcorn, drinks and perhaps Szechuan Sauce too. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

DEAN VILLAGE TOUR Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 2.15pm – 5.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Described as “a silver thread in a ribbon of green”. Walk along Edinburgh’s river the Water of Leith, and stroll through the historical Dean Village and cemetery ending up at two of Edinburgh’s modern art galleries. FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

THU 14 SEP

TOUCH RUGBY

ENTREPRENEURSHIP: AN INTRODUCTION

POSTGRAD COFFEE CRAWL

COCKTAILS AND CUPCAKES

LG.11, David Hume Tower 2.30pm – 4pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

The New Amphion, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5.30pm

Always felt the urge and passion to change the world through the discipline you know best? Then the University of Edinburgh Entrepreneurs’ opening event is for you! Get an insight on what entrepreneurship is about from our high-profile guest entrepreneur and find out what is behind EntSoc with a hands-on experience.

See page 15.

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH ENTREPRENEURS

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE TICKETED EVENT POSTGRADUATE | SEE THE CITY | FOOD AND DRINK

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH STUDIO OPERA: WORKSHOP Bedlam Theatre, Bristo Place 3pm – 4.30pm EDINBURGH STUDIO OPERA

Join Edinburgh Studio Opera at Bedlam Theatre to get a taste of what it is to be part of the society and in a semi-professional opera. There will be a chance to ask questions about being on stage and behind the scenes, some theatre games, and maybe even some singing…

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 45. FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

EDINBURGH DUNGEONS Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 3.30pm – 5.30pm

KING’S BUILDINGS CAMPUS TOUR

See page 34.

Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 4pm – 5pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 8. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

THU 14 SEP

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

MEET THE BREWER FT THISTLY CROSS CIDER

MAKE YOUR MOVIE

Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 4pm – 5pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

Delve into the wonderful world of cider. Enjoy some wonderful brews from one of our favourite Scottish brewers, Thistly Cross Cider, while they tell you about the madness in the method.

Join us and create your own movie in the span of two hours! We will prove to you that great movies don’t need to take long! You can bring your friends and your own equipment. The best movies will win prizes!

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

EDINBURGH MOVIE PRODUCTION SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

EUWIB MEET & GREET, WITH CAKE AND SMOOTHIES

POSTGRAD LOUNGE

TALK BY SOCIAL MEDIA STAR NATURALLY STEFANIE

FIND A MATCH SCAVENGER HUNT

Dome, Potterrow 4pm – 5.30pm

Teviot Lounge, Teviot Row House 5pm – 6pm

Underground, Teviot Row House 5pm – 7pm

Meeting Room 1, The Chaplaincy, Potterrow 5pm – 7pm

Come and meet the Edinburgh University Women in Business Society over some cake and smoothies! Be part of a network of empowered students who wish to grow professionally, discover their unique career path and learn from inspiring female leaders.

See page 25.

Social media fitness and vegan lifestyle guru Naturally Stefanie talks about her experiences and answers questions from the audience about how she maintains her fitness as a vegan and where she gets her protein!

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY | FOOD & DRINK

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE EVENT POSTGRADUATE

ECA TOUR AND WEE RED BAR SOCIAL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 4pm – 6pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 25. ENTWORKSHOP TEASER

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

LG.11, David Hume Tower 4pm – 5.30pm

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH ENTREPRENEURS

The first-of-its-kind workshop by the University of Edinburgh Entrepreneurs. A good teaser for the upcoming socials and events throughout year. Focused on a topic that is hot right now in the entrepreneurial world, EntWorkShop will teach you something new! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

VEGETARIAN SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

EUBBT is dedicated to saving lives! Come along to find out more about the society and meet new people through our Find a Match scavenger hunt. Teams will search campus for mystery items and win awesome prizes.

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

QUAKER SOC WELCOME EVENT Middle Reading Room, Teviot Row House 5pm – 6.30pm QUAKER SOC

EDINBURGH RAG HAPPY HOUR Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 4.30pm – 6.30pm EDINBURGH RAG

Come and meet the RAG committee for a glass of FREE WINE in the Loft Bar & Roof Terrace and find out about the amazing fundraising events we’re putting on this year.

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY BLOOD, BONE MARROW AND TRANSPLANT SOCIETY (EUBBT)

Edinburgh University Quaker Society is for anyone interested in Quakerism, socialising with like-minded folk, and finding out more about friends. This welcome session will let us get to know you, and help connect you with Quaker life in Edinburgh.

EUSEP FILM SCREENING: THE BIG SHORT Pleasance Theatre, The Pleasance 5pm – 7.30pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY SOCIETY FOR ECONOMIC PLURALISM (EUSEP)

FREE EVENT

Think the recent financial crisis was a boring and irrelevant event? Think again! Come join us for a screening of the entertaining drama The Big Short and meet EUSEP. Afterwards we’ll head to the pub for food, drinks and chat.

ALL WELCOME | FAITH

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

THU 14 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY WOMEN IN BUSINESS EUWIB

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

NOVEMBER MUSICAL AUDITIONS

POSTGRAD WHISKY MASTER CLASS

HOW TO BECOME A JOURNALIST

Ochil Room, The Pleasance 5.30pm – 10pm

Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 6pm – 7.30pm

New Amphion, Teviot Row House 6pm – 7.30pm

Following its production of Company at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, EUSOG is looking to recruit performers for its November musical. No prior experience is necessary! For further details about the show and access to our audition pack, please visit eusog.org.

Come along to the famous Lounge Bar at Teviot Row House to sample our great range of Scottish single malts. Over 21s only.

FREE EVENT

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

What do Robert Louis Stevenson, Gordon Brown and Helen Pidd have in common? They all wrote for The Student, the UK’s oldest student newspaper, which turned 130 this year. If you want to join them, come along to our writing workshop. We will have editors from across the paper running sessions on how to write for each section.

SAVOY OPERA GROUP

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

POSTGRADUATE | FOOD & DRINK FOOTLIGHTS SHOWCHOIR AUDITIONS

THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER

FREE EVENT

The Pleasance 5.30pm – 11pm

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

The EU Footlights provides students with the incredible opportunity to be part of the biggest show in the University calendar. This year we are holding auditions for Fame — The Musical as well as our five star Showchoir!

TANDEM SPEED LINGUA

FOOTLIGHTS

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 6pm – 8pm

FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

THU 14 SEP

TRADING & INVESTMENT TASTER GAME FOOTLIGHTS FAME THE MUSICAL AUDITIONS The Pleasance 5.30pm – 11pm FOOTLIGHTS

Pentland Room, The Pleasance 6pm – 7.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY TRADING & INVESTMENT CLUB (EUTIC)

Join us as we explore the wonderful world of Trading & Investment in the form of simulation!

Don’t miss the first Speed Lingua of the semester! This fast-paced evening is your chance to try out as many languages as you can and maybe even find yourself a language exchange partner! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | OTHER

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

FAMILING CAMPUS TOUR

CHRISTIAN UNION GRUB CRAWL

LANGSOC MEET & GREET

PHYSSOC WELCOME WEEK PUB CRAWL

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 6pm – 7pm

Outside Main Library 6pm – 9pm

The Study, Teviot Row House 7pm – 9pm

Sports Bar, Teviot Row House 7pm – late

This informal tour of the campus and our favourite shops and cafés in the vicinity is the perfect opportunity to meet other Linguistics and/or English Language students, Peer Support volunteers and find out about life in Edinburgh and the University!

Come along to get some wonderful free food hosted by members of the Christian Union. We will make our way from starter to main course to dessert, enjoying each course in a different flat. This is a great way to meet new people, everyone is welcome!

Our informal meet and greet evening is a great chance for you to meet other students from your course in both your year and those above. Get to know LangSoc, who we are, and what we do.

Come join us for our first social event of the academic year! The PhysSoc Welcome Week Pub Crawl is the perfect opportunity to meet your future course-mates and people with similar interests. All students welcome!

After the tour we will join the Linguistics & English Language Society at their Meet & Greet at Teviot Row House.

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FILMSOC FILM QUIZ

PUB GOLF WITH PSYCHSOC

Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 7pm – 9pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 7pm – late

See how much you know about Animal House, Pitch Perfect, 22 Jump Street and more as FilmSoc hosts one of its legendary quizzes especially themed for Welcome Week, where we will test your knowledge of all movies college-themed!

If you like Psychology and you want to become more familiar with the bar scene in Edinburgh, you’ll definitely enjoy this Pub Golf where you’ll get to visit some of the best bars around Old Town. Come along!

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EUMSE TASTER Meeting Room 2, The Chaplaincy, Potterrow 6.30pm – 8pm MAKEUP AND SPECIAL EFFECTS

Come join EUMSE for a special Welcome Week taster tutorial and see what we’re all about. A makeup artist will be joining us to recreate some of our favourite looks with guaranteed fun for everybody. No experience needed, just enthusiasm to learn something different.

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY CLARINET CHOIR CASUAL REHEARSAL Torridon Room, The Pleasance 7pm – 9pm CLARINET CHOIR

Bring your clarinet and join Edinburgh University Clarinet Choir for our Welcome Week rehearsal! With no minimum standard and a wide range of music from A-ha to Shostakovich, come along and play some of our favourite pieces with us! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

LANGSOC

FILMSOC

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY SOCIETY

PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

THU 14 SEP

LANGSOC

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TASTER CLASSES AND FIESTA LATINA

PRAISE & WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL

THEOSOPHIST DISCO, DRINKS EVENING THEMED ON MONDRIAN’S COLOURS

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 7pm – 3am

23 George Square 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 7.30pm – 12.30am

Have you ever heard of salsa/bachata? It is going to spice up your routine! Come along and try this amazing couple’s dance! There will be plenty of people to meet and it will be great fun! WARNING: you may get addicted!

More than singing songs in church, praise and worship is a lifestyle of love from the heart. Join us in our Chapel on George Square for an hour of prayer through music.

An art-themed evening open to all! History of Art students, and others interested in art, come and meet other artistic and colourful people and get to know a bit about the History of Art Society. With cocktails and colour: you must dress only in either Blue, Red, Yellow, White and Black. Mix your drinks, and mix with art in a relaxed, fun and colourful evening event.

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | FAITH

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

LATAMSOC PUB QUIZ

SOAPBOX

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 7.30pm – 9pm

The Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 8pm – 10pm

SALSA SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

LATIN AMERICAN SOCIETY

Come and join the happiest people on Earth! Come to the Latin American Society Pub Quiz and get a little taste of our rich culture and enjoy a good laugh while unravelling many myths and stereotypes about Latin America.

THU 14 SEP

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

HISTORY OF ART SOCIETY

TEVIOT LIVE Underground 8pm – late

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Every fortnight we host the fantastic Soapbox in the Cabaret Bar. Literary genius spilling out from award winning hosts and your opportunity to get up on stage and wax lyrical about whatever it is you are passionate about.

Teviot Live is a weekly event that showcases the best up and coming talent from Edinburgh and beyond. Tonight we play host to DopeSickFly. Founded in the summer 2015, having busked the streets of Glasgow, the band evolved their sounds into a Soulful, Acid Jazz, and Rock fusion with just the right amount of Funk. The lyrically explosive, musically diverse, Funk Rock hybrid emanate an upbeat feel good vibe. “Top 10 Bands to watch in 2017” (Capital FM).

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND/ £2 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

After paaartaay — DJ Koala Tea for the late night vibes. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND/ £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

DNA, MIND READERS Pleasance Theatre, The Pleasance 8pm – 10pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Their unique telepathic ability is known as “The Gift” and has to be experienced to be believed. DNA combine years of experience in both close up and stage performances to deliver a world class act that is unparalleled. They were finalists on Britain’s Got Talent 2017 Series 11 and their performances have been seen by tens of millions of people both online and on TV. DNA will draw you in with their disarming, easy going manner and then hit you with impossibility after impossibility, guaranteed to change the way you view mind reading forever! Your thoughts will become theirs in seconds…are you ready?

THU 14 SEP

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

MATHSOC PUB CRAWL

PAINT THE TOWN RED

PUB CRAWL OVER THE WALL

CHECK YOURSELF

Sports Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – late

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 8pm – late

Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 8.30pm – late

Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art 9pm – 2am

Come and join MathSoc on one of our legendary pub crawls through the city.

Join us for our first of many pub crawls as Edinburgh Labour Students! We like to kick the year off by getting acquainted in a more informal setting — where better than the pubs of Edinburgh? Remember your ID!

Everyone is invited to join the University of Edinburgh Latin American Society and the Mexican Society as we host a pub crawl over the city’s best pubs and bars!

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

MATHSOC

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY THSOC’S MIND-EXPANDING PUB CRAWL Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 8pm – late TRANSHUMANIST SOCIETY

ISC PUB NIGHT Outside Main Library 8.30pm – late

FREE EVENT

Fancy a pint? Want to meet other international students or just get to know people from different cultures around the world? Bring along a couple friends to the Greenmantle for good banter, good people and great burgers!

ECONOMICS SOCIETY PUB CRAWL

THU 14 SEP

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

Fancy debating the future of humanity and socialising with like-minded people over a drink? ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 8pm – late ECONOMICS SOCIETY

We are known for our socials and trust us, you don’t want to miss our very first pub crawl of the year! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH LABOUR STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE

FREE EVENT INTERNATIONAL

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY MEXICAN SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

ARE YOU A SEXPERT? PUB QUIZ Dining Room, Teviot Row House 9pm – 11pm SEXPRESSION: EDINBURGH

Come along to test your knowledge of Cosmo sex tips, obscure positions, historical love-making and more… There will be a raffle and lots of exciting prizes to be won. All money raised will go towards the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come along to Welcome Week’s hottest accessible, intersectional, queer feminist party hosted by your Students’ Association’s Liberation Officers! We’ll be kicking off the night with performances exploring race, disability, sexuality and gender before we hit the dancefloor with some of Edinburgh’s best independent DJs. If you want someone to walk with, a group will leave from Teviot Row House Garden at 8.30pm. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

JAZZ IN THE LOUNGE The Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 9.30pm – midnight

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 17. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

SUPERHERO PARTY FT JACK MAYNARD AND PALS OF YOU TUBE FAME! Potterrow 9pm – 3am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Don your favourite superhero costume (not compulsory) and get yourself along. Jack will be banging out great tunes supported by our amazing resident DJs. Jack’s ‘YouTube’ channel, which started in 2015, saw his incredible rise to fame where he introduced his impeccable sense of humour and subtle sarcasm! This is definitely where it’s at tonight! FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT

THU 14 SEP

ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | PARTY

FRIDAY

EDINBURGH ZOO ANIMAL HANDLING

COFFEE CRAWL

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 9.30am – 2pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 11am – 1pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 40.

See page 9.

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT VISIT Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 10.30am – 1pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Scotland’s Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park. Take a tour to see the buildings that make up Parliament and learn about what goes on behind the doors. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD AND DRINK FOOTLIGHTS FAME THE MUSICAL AUDITIONS The Pleasance 11am – 11pm FOOTLIGHTS

See page 56. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY FOOTLIGHTS SHOWCHOIR AUDITIONS The Pleasance 11am – 11pm FOOTLIGHTS

See page 56. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

CHRISTIAN UNION PRAYER LUNCH

CAMERA OBSCURA

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT TOUR

PARLIAMENT TOUR

Buccleuch Free Church 11.30am – 1pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 12pm – 2.30pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 12pm – 3pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 12pm – 3pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

EDINBURGH POLITICAL UNION

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY LIBERAL DEMOCRATS

The Christian Union warmly invites you to our annual Prayer Lunch — praise, prayer and a free, delicious lunch. We will be in Buccleuch Church, which can be found across the road from Appleton Tower. All are welcome!

Enjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura Show, fantastic views of Edinburgh, and five floors packed full of an amazing range of optical experiences which have been amusing visitors of all ages and nationalities since 1853!

Interested in finding out about the history and the work of Scottish Parliament? Join EPU for a tour of Holyrood and a brief introduction into Scottish politics.

Come along and visit Holyrood, the home of the Scottish Parliament! The tour will have limited spaces so be sure to arrive early to avoid disappointment!

FREE EVENT

FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £8 WITHOUT

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY WELCOME TALK Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 12pm – 1pm HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

A welcome talk for incoming students and a chance to meet other students from Hong Kong and the rest of the world. We will cover events coming up throughout the year and give people a chance to purchase memberships.

ISC LOUNGE

CIVSOC RECOVERY BARBECUE Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 12pm – 3pm CIVIL ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Cheviot Room, The Pleasance 12pm – 4pm See page 24.

We have food, we have drinks — need we say more? Catch up on last night’s events, or meet us for the first time as we head to the Meadows, rain or shine.

FREE EVENT

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE (ISC)

INTERNATIONAL | SOCIETY

NOVEMBER MUSICAL AUDITIONS Ochil Room, The Pleasance 12pm – 10pm SAVOY OPERA GROUP

See page 56. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FRI 15 SEP

ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

MATURE STUDENTS’ COFFEE CRAWL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 1pm – 3pm EUAC WELCOME WEEK WORKSHOP

WELCOME WEEK BARBECUE

Quaker Studio, The Pleasance 12pm – 1am

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 12.30pm – 2pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY A CAPELLA (EUAC)

EUAC is excited to be kicking off the year with their Welcome Week Workshop! Anyone interested in acappella is encouraged to come and join in with the first epic sing-along of the year with fellow aca-nerds and enthusiasts.

Join EUBB for our annual barbecue/ picnic on the Meadows (in the event of rain we will find a more sheltered spot)! Food will be supplied — just bring yourself to come and meet the band before our first rehearsal!

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FRI 15 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY BRASS BAND

STREET FOOD & BEER FESTIVAL Teviot Row House Garden 12pm – late EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE EVENT

CLOSES OF THE ROYAL MILE TOUR Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 12.45pm – 3.45pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Discover the oldest stories of Edinburgh’s spookiest and historic alleys situated along the famous Royal Mile. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, explore and get to know your way around the city. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come and meet other mature students in a relaxed and leisurely crawl round some of the many coffee houses of the city. See where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter, meet new friends and enjoy your day the caffeinated way! FREE TICKETED EVENT MATURE | SEE THE CITY | FOOD AND DRINK

EXPLORE BIOLOGY! SYNBIO SOC LAB DEMO Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 1pm – 4pm SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY SOCIETY

Curious about Biology? Then put a lab coat on and join the SynBioSoc for a hands-on lab experience! Explore the wonders of microbes and DNA and learn how Synthetic Biology promises to transform their use. Biologists and non-Biologists welcome alike. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH CASTLE TRIP Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 1pm – 4pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Edinburgh Castle dominates Scotland’s capital city from its great rock. The building has helped shape the nation’s story and countless generations have been and inspired by it. Come along and find out the historical gems the castle holds! FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

GOOD FOOD FESTIVAL:

A CELEBRATION OF SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL FOOD Dome, Potterrow 1pm – 4pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AND UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Calling all foodies! Join us for the ‘Good Food Festival’ where we will showcase the best sustainable food Edinburgh has to offer. Come along to find out how you can eat and shop more sustainably, browse the range of stalls and try some delicious samples! FREE EVENT

FRI 15 SEP

ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK | FAIR

LUNCHTIME MASS AND BAKED POTATOES

KING’S BUILDINGS CAMPUS TOUR

DEMO SESSION

EUTV TAKEOVER

23 George Square 1.15pm – 2.15pm

Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 2pm – 3pm

CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 2pm – 3.30pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm

BALLROOM DANCING SOCIETY (EUBDS)

Our first lunchtime Mass of the year! Afterwards, we invite you to the Garden Room for baked potatoes at a bargain price of £1.50!

See page 8.

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENT TELEVISION CHANNEL (EUTV)

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

DYNAMIC EARTH

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 2pm – 3pm

Come along to this free demo during Welcome Week to see our society members showing exactly what you can expect to learn over the next few years! Come alone, with friends, flatmates, everyone is welcome! Come join the EUBDS family! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EUTV gives you the chance to film your Welcome Week experience! Get the chance to present, direct, film and even edit as we go round the campus interviewing students, seeing the sights and enjoying what Welcome Week has to offer! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 1.30pm – 4.30pm

FRI 15 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Beginning with the Big Bang, you can witness the creation of the Earth, follow the planet through its evolution and even catch glimpses of its future. FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

This is an opportunity to find out about the history of the University of Edinburgh and some of the famous faces that were once students at this historic institution, through a guided walking tour. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

COFFEE CRAWL Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

CHV TRIP TO RYZE Outside of The Pleasance 2pm – 5pm CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY VENTURE

Children’s Holiday Venture is a big, lottery funded, student-run charity that takes children from the most deprived areas of Edinburgh out on fun trips every fortnight. Come along to our trampolining event to find out more about how you can get involved and relive the experience of being a child again! Transport to and from Ryze Trampoline Park will be provided. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

CALTON HILL WALK

SUSTAINABILITY TOUR

FILM AFTERNOON AT THE BRASS MONKEY

POSTGRADUATE AFTERNOON TEA

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 2.30pm – 4pm

Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 2.45pm – 7.30pm

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 3pm – 4pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

THE HISTORY OF ART SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 21.

Join the Sustainable Development Association for a tour of George Square and the central area. Learn about sustainability at the University, what you can do to be a more sustainable student, and learn your way around at the same time!

A relaxed film afternoon with the History of Art Society. Come down to the Brass Monkey pub at 3pm. Free popcorn provided!

Come and meet your fellow new Postgrads over a spot of Afternoon Tea! A relaxing end to your Welcome Week here at Edinburgh and a chance to get to meet new people over a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

WRITING TASTER SESSION The Study, Teviot Row House 2.30pm – 4pm

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT GEORGE SQUARE CAMPUS TOUR

CHRISTIAN UNION SPORT IN THE MEADOWS

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 3pm – 4pm

Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 2.30pm – 4.30pm

See page 9.

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Head down to the Meadows for a few games of frisbee, touch rugby, rounders and hopefully some sunshine! We’ll meet at the bottom of Middle Meadow Walk. Just bring yourself, the more the merrier! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT POSTGRADUATE | FOOD & DRINK

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

CREATESOC WRITERS

Come and join the CreateSoc Writers for an introductory session. We will be playing several writing games, and cake will be provided, as always. No experience required, hope to see you there!

FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

ISC ARTHUR’S SEAT TOUR Outside The Pleasance 3pm – 4pm INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE

BBQ AND ICE CREAM WALK Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY WIND BAND

Join Edinburgh University Wind Band for our annual BBQ, this year with the added twist of ice cream! We’ll be meeting outside Teviot and then walking to the Meadows where food (including vegetarian options) will be provided.

FRI 15 SEP

FREE TICKETED EVENT

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

Looming over the city at 251m is Arthur’s Seat, an extinct 350 million year old volcano. Join us in a climb to the top where you get the best view of city! Wear sensible shoes and warm clothes. FREE EVENT INTERNATIONAL | SOCIETY

AFTERNOON TEA PARTY

POLISH SOCIETY BARBECUE

ARCHITECTURE SOCIETY INSTA-HUNT

The Study, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

The Basement, Adam House 3pm – 5pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY BAKING SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY POLISH SOCIETY

Want to know more about the Baking Society and find out what we’re all about? Come along to try some tasty home-baked treats and meet fellow foodies over a few bakes and a cuppa. All are welcome!

As Welcome Week starts coming to a close, join us at our social to meet new people and relax in a beautiful setting. Come along for some hot food, friendly chats and a good laugh. All welcome!

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENT ARCHITECTURE SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

Come and join us on a scavenger hunt of the city through the artistic medium of Instagram. It’s a great opportunity to see the city and meet people in your own year as well as older students.

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

FRI 15 SEP

INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHIST SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

Meeting Room 2, the Chaplaincy 3pm – 5pm

ARTHUR’S SEAT CLIMB

BUDDHIST SOCIETY

Meet at Pollock Halls Reception 3pm – 5pm

Buddhist Society invites you to meet our current members and make new friends! After a brief round of introductions, we will have a guided meditation followed by discussions on how Buddhism can benefit mental and spiritual wellbeing. Welcome to all. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

DANCE TASTER SESSION Quaker Studio, The Pleasance 3pm – 5pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

DRUMSOC TASTER SESSION Pentland Room, The Pleasance 4pm – 5.30pm DRUMSOC

Hit the djembé with DrumSoc! Come along to a taster session in basic techniques of West African drumming. We’ll show you the arts and crafts of groovy rhythms on our most gorgeous drums. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY MODERN DANCE SOCIETY

Come along and get a taste of our society. All abilities welcome for a fun afternoon and an introduction to our Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap, Contemporary and Irish classes! A great opportunity to share our passion and enjoyment for dance! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

POSTGRAD LOUNGE

EDINBURGH PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT

CHAMBER DEBATE

WELCOME TO EUID

Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 4pm – 6pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 4pm – 7pm

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 5pm – 7pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHY SOCIETY

DEBATES UNION

Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 6pm – 7.30pm

See page 24.

Are you keen to get to know Edinburgh, take some great photos, and make some photography-minded friends? Then come along to our photo hunt, in which our Edinburgh-related riddles will take you to the prettiest parts of the Old Town!

Come see just some of our amazing student speakers in our first chamber debate of the year! Learn more about debating and get a feel for the types of events we run throughout the year.

POSTGRADUATE

ECA TOUR AND WEE RED BAR SOCIAL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 4pm – 6pm

FREE EVENT

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Pleasance Theatre, The Pleasance 4pm – 6pm AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

Exhausted after a wild first few days? Amnesty has just the event for you: the screening of a human rights themed film. It’s a great way to relax, chat to some new people, and learn about an interesting topic.

FREE EVENT POSTGRAD MEET THE BREWER

PHILOSOPHY SOCIETY WELCOME WEEK DEBATE: FREE WILL Dining Room, Teviot Row House 5pm – 7pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PHILOSOPHY SOCIETY

HUMAN RIGHTS FILM SCREENING

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 25.

FREE EVENT

This year’s highly anticipated Welcome Week PhilSoc Debate will have us pondering over questions as old as philosophy itself: is there free will? Are the past and the future determined, and if so what determines them? Feel ‘free’ to join. FREE EVENT

EUID is a student-led society that promotes discussion and debate centered on topics of international development. Please join us for a drink to hear more about what we do and how to get involved.

Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 6pm – 7.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come along to hear about and sample some of the signature brews from one of our regular guest brewers. This is a postgrad only event so a perfect opportunity to have a beer and discuss the intricacies of the brews on show. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT POSTGRADUATE | FOOD & DRINK

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

RUM TOUR The Library Bar, Teviot Row House 6pm – 7.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

You’ll learn all about how rum is made and will even get to sample rums from around the world!

FRI 15 SEP

FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (EUID)

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

CAPOEIRA TASTER Quaker Studio, The Pleasance 6.15pm – 8.15pm

THE VAN T’S

CAPOEIRA SOCIETY

A two-hour taster session of capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art with elements of dance and music. Come along to experience this highly social sport. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

BIG BOARD GAME DROP-IN The Study, Teviot Row House 6pm – 11pm

Underground, Teviot Row House 7pm – late EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Glaswegian surf-rock band The Van T’s play Teviot Underground for “Through The Wire Music”. Having released their EP ‘A Coming of Age’ to critical acclaim in July, gaining premiere’s on Huw Stephens BBC Radio Introducing show, Noisey, Consequence of Sound, Clash Magazine and a slot on Spotify’s ‘Hot New Bands’ playlist the band’s name began to resonate from the UK to the US and beyond. Stick around after the gig in Underground and dance the night away with a special guest DJ!

FRI 15 SEP

FAQ: CARD AND BOARD GAMES SOCIETY

Join us for an evening of casual gaming! Whether you’re a seasoned player, completely new to gaming, or just need somewhere to stop between events, there’s a game for you! Games will include Twister, The Resistance and Settlers of Catan. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £6.50 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | PARTY

INTERNATIONAL BOLLYWOOD NIGHT Buccleuch Free Church 7.30pm – 10pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

You are warmly invited to the Christian Union’s Bollywood Night! Come along to Buccleuch Church to enjoy free tasty Indian food, a fantastic Bollywood film and lots of chat and laughter! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY FILM SCREENING: WAYNE’S WORLD! Pleasance Theatre, The Pleasance 7.30pm – 10pm Full of great humour, questionable fashion, and a complete disregard for the fourth wall, Wayne’s World is Mike Myers at his best. End Welcome Week with this early-90s throwback and prepare for the greatest karaoke scene in movie history! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FRI 15 SEP

FILMSOC

WINE AND FOOD MATCHING The New Amphion, Teviot Row House 7.30pm – 10pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Whether you are a total foodie, wine expert or complete beginner, we will provide you with plenty of opportunities to tantalise your taste buds and challenge your senses. FREE TICKETED EVENT WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | FOOD & DRINK

EUJO WELCOME WEEK GIG

JAZZ IN THE LOUNGE

THE CASE FOR BASIC INCOME: A FILM SCREENING OF I, DANIEL BLAKE

Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 8pm – 10pm

Lounge Bar, Teviot Row House 8pm – 11pm

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 8pm – 11pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

BUCHANAN INSTITUTE

Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra welcomes the Welcome Week of 2017 to a night of jazz, funk, soul and swing. We’re the University’s official Big Band, so come along if you’re interested in auditioning, or want a great night of live music!

Coming to Edinburgh’s Jazz Hub: Sun Juice are a local 5 piece playing all originals with a heady mix of klezmer, jazz, funk and even of a bit of disco. Led by Edinburgh legends Dave Ellis and Doug Tiplady, they play music to scratch your chin to, jump around to, or anywhere in between.

In 2017, the Buchanan Institute, a student-led think tank, successfully launched a proposal to bring Universal Basic Income to Scotland. Discover Buchanan’s engagement with contemporary issues and its innovative solutions as we have a consequential discussion about U.K.’s welfare system.

FREE EVENT

SNOOZE & BOOZE: PYJAMA BARCRAWL & SLEEP DEPRIVATION AWARENESS EVENT

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | WHAT’S ON WEEKLY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

FRI 15 SEP

HUNGARIAN FOOD TASTING INTRO TO THE LGBT+ SCENE

HUNGARIAN SOCIETY

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 8pm – Late

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

BLOGS, THE LGBT+ SOC

You! We want to take you to a gay bar! Come out on the town with your fellow LGBT+ students and society, BLOGS. We’ll be going to the pink triangle and other LGBT+ friendly bars and clubs around town. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

Loft Bar & Roof Terrace, Teviot Row House 8pm – 12am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY TRADING & INVESTMENT CLUB BUSINESS SOCIETY

Pentland Room, The Pleasance 8pm – 10pm Come along and enjoy some authentic Hungarian food with nice people in the best society of the University of Edinburgh. Food will be provided and prepared by us, you just need to come along and bring your friends.

FREE EVENT

To raise awareness about student mental health and sleep deprivation, the Trading & Investment Club and the Business Society putting on a pyjama bar crawl. Come dressed in your worst set of pyjamas or onesie (or ‘buy’ a donated set from us on the day, with the proceeds going to charity) and get ready for a slumbering tour of Edinburgh’s best pubs. True to purpose, the event will finish by midnight so you can all get some sleep — easy to do, since you’re already wearing pyjamas. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EUMDS TIGHT AND BRIGHT SOCIAL

JUNK TAPE

MAD FAT DANCE LAB IV

Sports Bar, Teviot Row House 9pm – 11pm

Potterrow 9pm – 3am

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 10pm – 3am

We’ll have you feeling the burn at our Welcome Social. Open to all, from the buns of steel novice, to the all-shimmying all-dancing expert. Don your tightest, brightest, aerobic 1980s workout clothes and hop, skip and scissor-kick with us!

Junk tape is the perfect party! It includes so much extra than your normal clubbing experience. Its energetic and inspiring, electrifying the dance floor. This will turn the venue into a sea of hands as you throw yours in the air! Guaranteed to have you screaming for more!

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY BOTHAN NAN OILEANACH, STUDENT BOTHAN Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 8.30pm – 11pm AN COMANN CEILTEACH

Oidhche chiùil Ghàidhlig gach mìos, tòrr spòrs is fealla-dhà. Seinneadairean rim foilleasachadh. Edinburgh’s monthly Gaelic music night and gathering. Party the night away at our one-off student edition with guest singers to be announced.

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND/ £5 WITHOUT

DANCE MUSIC SOCIETY

Mad Fat Dance Lab is back again for its 4th year in a row! Join us for a night of the best dance music with our resident DJs for techno/house/ acid/dnb. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY | PARTY | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

XOXO The Wee Red Bar, ECA 11pm – 3am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

XOXO is a monthly club night at the Wee Red Bar, based at the Edinburgh College of Art. It’s full of love and the queerest of tunes! FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £3 WITHOUT

FRI 15 SEP

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY MODERN DANCE SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

ALL WELCOME | PARTY

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £3 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ISC TRIP TO ST ANDREWS 8.40am – 6pm

SATURDAY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE

Grab your camera and come along with us on our first trip of the year! Tickets will be available for purchase online at eusa.ed.ac.uk/whatson. Come by the ISC in Pleasance, or check us out on Facebook for more info! £23 TICKETED EVENT INTERNATIONAL GEORGE SQUARE CAMPUS TOUR Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 10am – 11am

WELCOME WEEK MIXED SINGLES SQUASH TOURNAMENT 2017 King’s Building House Squash Courts 10am – 4pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Mixed singles squash tournament for new students of all standards! Sign up at the Potterrow Activities Office any time during the week; the deadline for applications is 5pm on Thu 14 Sep. We’ll confirm the playing times for all successful entrants at least 24 hours in advance of the tournament. All you need is your squash kit — spare rackets will be available. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 9. FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

HOLYROOD PARK CONSERVATION PROJECT Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 10am – 4pm THE DIRTY WEEKENDERS

Come get stuck into the outdoors with some conservation! We will be heading into the beautiful Holyrood Park to help the rangers to clear firebreaks in the gorse. Bring outdoor clothing and a bottle of water. Free vegetarian lunch provided. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ARTHUR’S SEAT CLIMB

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND

UNICEF SPEED DATING AND WATER BALLOON FIGHT

COMPSOC’S PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 11am – 1pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 11am – 2.30pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

New Amphion, Teviot Row House 12pm – 2pm

Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 12pm – 3pm

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

UNICEF ON CAMPUS

COMPSOC

See page 9.

See page 22.

FREE TICKETED EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Join CompSoc for their second ever scavenger hunt! We split you into two teams, then the challenge is to dash across Edinburgh, taking photos that you think will be hard for the other team to re-enact.

JUMAK

FOOTLIGHTS FAME THE MUSICAL AUDITIONS

Fancy meeting some new friends or even a new special friend? Then join us for some fun filled UNICEF Speed Dating! Everyone’s also invited after for a water balloon fight with your new friends! Can’t wait to meet you all!

Dining Room, Teviot Row House 11am – 2pm

£1 MEMBERS/ £2 NON-MEMBERS

The Pleasance 11am – 11pm

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FOOTLIGHTS

The first EKSS event of the year. This event will serve you fantastic Korean foods, drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), K-pop music and Korean traditional mini games for you to enjoy! Everyone is welcome to come and join this event!

See page 56.

FREE EVENT

FOOTLIGHTS SHOWCHOIR AUDITIONS

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

PICNIC IN THE MEADOWS Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 12pm – 3pm PEOPLE & PLANET

TAIWANESE STUDENT SOCIETY WELCOME RECEPTION LG. 11, David Hume Tower 12pm – 3pm TAIWANESE STUDENT SOCIETY

FOOTLIGHTS

Join People & Planet for a picnic in the Meadows. Bring some food to share and enjoy a chill afternoon at the end of a hectic week. Find out more about the society, or just relax in a lovely green space.

See page 56.

FREE EVENT

Interested in knowing more about Taiwanese culture? You are invited to the welcome event hosted by The Edinburgh Taiwanese Student Society. Come along to our event, a great opportunity to meet other students and try Taiwanese snacks and drinks!

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

The Pleasance 11am – 11pm

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

SAT 16 SEP

EDINBURGH KOREAN STUDENTS SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

POLE DANCING TASTER

NOVEMBER MUSICAL AUDITIONS

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PICNIC

SCOTTISH DANCE WORKSHOP

Highland Room, The Pleasance 12pm – 4pm

Ochil Room, The Pleasance 12pm – 10pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 1pm – 3pm

POLE DANCING SOCIETY

SAVOY OPERA GROUP

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

Debating Hall, Teviot Row House 1pm – 4pm

Come along and try out the exciting form of exercise that everyone has been talking about! Gain strength, flexibility, confidence, meet new friends and have fun. Don’t worry about not being strong or flexible; pole dancing is for everyone!

See page 56.

Want to know more about Amnesty and the people in it? We’ll be headed to the Meadows for a lovely picnic! We’ll relax and get to know each other with food. Don’t miss out on an excellent crisp selection!

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY KING’S BUILDINGS CAMPUS TOUR Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 1pm – 2pm

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY NEW SCOTLAND COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY (EUNSCDS)

Do you want to learn some great, traditional (and not so traditional) Scottish dances? Come to our workshop and get to know ceilidh, Scottish Country, Highland and step dancing. No experience is necessary, in fact it’s a bonus! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

GAMESOC WELCOME WEEK BARBECUE

See page 8.

WELCOME BARBECUE

Outside the Main Library 12pm – 6pm

FREE TICKETED EVENT ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 1pm – 3pm

SAT 16 SEP

COMPUTER GAME SOCIETY

GameSoc’s first event this year will be a barbeque down in the Meadows! Come along to meet new and old members of the Society with food prepared by our Minecraft trained chefs, because that’s how cooking works right? FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

POSTGRAD COFFEE CRAWL Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 1pm – 3pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

See page 15. FREE TICKETED EVENT POSTGRADUATE | SEE THE CITY | FOOD & DRINK

GERMAN SOCIETY

Come and join the German Society for our annual BBQ! Meet the Society and enjoy some German sausages with us! (veggie + vegan options also available). You will also have a chance to get reduced welcome membership.

CSU CALTON HILL CLIMB 23 George Square 1.30pm – 3pm CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

FREE EVENT

Join us for a relaxing afternoon climb of Calton Hill in the heart of Edinburgh to do some architectural sightseeing! Please bring your lunch, wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear.

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | FAITH | SOCIETY

TICKETS FOR ALL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE TEVIOT GARDEN BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY! SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

BALLROOM TASTER SESSION

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC

WELCOME WEEK REHEARSAL

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

Quaker Studio, The Pleasance 2pm – 4pm

Meeting Point D, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4pm

Underground, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4.30pm

Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 2pm – 5pm

BALLROOM DANCING SOCIETY

TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL EDINBURGH

EDINBURGH REVELATION ROCK GOSPEL CHOIR

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come along to this free session run by our amazing teacher, Chris Malone, for a taste of our dance classes and see what you can expect over the next year! No partner or special clothes required!

If you go down to the woods (Meadows) today you’re in for a big surprise...Join the teddy bear hospital (a society teaching children about their health) for a barbecue, snacks, and a chance to meet our committee and other volunteers!

EdRev is all about friendship, fun, singing, and cake. We’re a non-auditioning choir, and welcome everyone of all abilities and faiths. In this rehearsal, we’ll learn a couple of songs, play some games, eat cake, and then go for ice cream!

See page 15.

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY | FAITH

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SEE THE CITY

QUIDDITCH PRACTICE Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 2pm – 5pm HARRY POTTER SOCIETY

EDINBURGH BHANGRA CREW TASTER CLASS

HISTORY SOCIETY TRIP TO THE CASTLE

Venue, Potterrow 2pm – 4pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 2pm – 4.30pm

EDINBURGH BHANGRA CREW

HISTORY SOCIETY

Bhangra is a celebratory Punjabi folk dance that is loud and energetic. You don’t need any previous dance experience to join in — just be up for having some fun! Come to our taster session and learn some new moves.

The History Society are taking you on a free trip around Edinburgh Castle. You must be a member of the Society to attend this event, look out for our stall at the Activities Fair on Wednesday and Thursday. Spaces are limited on a first come first serve basis.

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

Come join Edinburgh’s very own Quidditch club! A full contact, mixed gender sport. Not just for Harry Potter fans, make sure to bring sports clothes and plenty of water. (Brooms provided). FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

TANDEM LANGUAGE CAFÉ The New Amphion, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

SAT 16 SEP

FREE EVENT

FREE TICKETED EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Come and join the conversation at our weekly Language Café! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME

FOLKSOC SONG SPECIAL

MEADOWS BARBECUE

MEET-UP IN THE MEADOWS

ICE CREAM MEET AND GREET

Craft Room, The Pleasance 3pm – 5pm

Meeting Point A, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

Meeting Point C, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance 3.15pm – 4.30pm

FOLK SOCIETY

TRANSHUMANIST SOCIETY

CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY VENTURE

SAVE THE CHILDREN SOCIETY

Whether you know a hundred songs or none at all, join us for some informal folk singing! Come and sing, or just come and listen. Learn some new songs and make some new friends along the way!

Make the most of the Edinburgh sun while it’s still shining and join the Transhumanist Society as we grill some good old-fashioned barbecue food (veggie options also available). Making new friends through intellectual conversation is to be expected.

Children’s Holiday Venture is a big, lottery funded, student-run charity that takes young people from disadvantaged areas of Edinburgh out on trips each fortnight. This event is for old and new members alike, so come along and meet the volunteers and find out more — expect cheesy ice-breakers, games and maybe even the odd glimpse of the Scottish sunshine.

Like free ice cream? Like the idea of helping transform children’s lives? If either sounds good to you, come along to meet the Save the Children Society to find out what we do to support the charity’s work!

FREE EVENT

ARGENTINE TANGO TASTER CLASS

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

LGBT+ FAIR Dining Room, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm

SAT 16 SEP

BLOGS, THE LGBT+ SOC

Want to get involved with the LGBT+ community in your time at university? BLOGS, your LGBT+ society, is holding our first LGBT+ Welcome Week Fair where you can meet us and other LGBT+ groups both within and outside the University of Edinburgh. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY | FAIR

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

PICTURED Meeting Point B, Teviot Row House 3pm – 5pm UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH PHOTOGRAPHY SOCIETY

Explore Edinburgh through a lens, whilst having fun until the end! Accepting challenges, figuring out clues, and winning prizes you can’t refuse. No cameras needed, just a phone is fine — join us this afternoon and have a good time! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

SEXPRESSION CRAFTERNOON Meeting Room 1, the Chaplaincy 3pm – 5pm SEXPRESSION: EDINBURGH

Come along to our chilled craft session; hopefully we will be making vulva puppets! This will be a chance to meet some lovely people and learn a bit more about Sexpression. Tea, biscuits, and materials all provided. FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

Quaker Studio, The Pleasance 4.30pm – 6.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY TANGO SOCIETY

Step into the world of Argentine tango, where every dance is different. Discover a new language; conversing with movement. Come along to learn how to walk again in this improvised dance, and slowly unravel its mysteries. No partner required! FREE EVENT ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

ROLEPLAYING ONESHOTS

BEER-IENTEERING

Highland Room, The Pleasance 6.30pm – 11.30pm

Outside the Main Library 7pm – late

GRAND EDINBURGH ADVENTURING SOCIETY (GEAS)

DEBATES UNION

Interested in table top roleplaying? Are dungeons, dragons and maybe dice among your interests? Then come join us for a taster session of what our roleplaying society has to offer! Great for anyone, beginners or more experienced role players welcome!

What do you get when you combine a pub crawl, a treasure hunt, and a group of highly competitive debaters? You get an unmissable night and a great opportunity to meet other new students and EUDU members.

FREE EVENT

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

THE LIQUID ENGINEERS AND MAN MACHINE Wee Red Bar, ECA 7pm - 10pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

THE EGG Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art 11pm – 3am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The Liquid Engineers, are a tribute to the Look sound and music of Gary Numan. Covering material from the beginning of Numan’s career to his current sound. We’re also treated tonight to new wave, synthpop, electropop sounds of Man Machine.

Another of the regular club nights at the Wee Red Bar, The Egg brings you DJs Chris and Jake, playing the finest music from the 60s to present. Bringing you Rock ‘n’ Roll, New Wave, Psychedelic, Indie Pop, Electro, Garage, Soul and Punk.

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £11 WITHOUT

FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £5 WITHOUT

ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

ALL WELCOME | PARTY

COMEDIANS TOM ALLEN AND TOM LUCY Pleasance Theatre, The Pleasance 8pm – 10pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

In 2005, at the age of 22, Tom Allen won the UK’s most prestigious comedy newcomer award, So You Think You’re Funny. The same year he won the BBC New Comedy Awards. He performed with fellow So You Think You’re Funny winner Tom Wrigglesworth at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the show Allen & Wrigglesworth.

SAT 16 SEP

ALL WELCOME | SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

Tom Lucy started comedy earlier; aged 17 he won the Comedy Store King Gong, aged 19 he was crowned Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year in 2016, and aged just 20 he performed his first arena — over 15,000 people at the First Direct Arena in Leeds. FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND/ £10 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

WELCOME BALL Teviot Row House 9pm – 3am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Now is the time to put all that ceilidh practice throughout the week into play. Don your best frock, kilt or tux and get yourself along to this Welcome Week celebratory extravaganza! Try your luck at the casino, sip cocktails on the roof terrace, dance away to trad tunes in the Debating Hall, get your jive on in the Underground, bop away at the silent disco and take a break in the Lounge Bar with your new friends.

SAT 16 SEP

In the Debating Hall you’ll be able to put all your ceilidh practice to use with the Kilter ceilidh band. In the Library Bar, you’ll find our very own Big Cheese Residents DJ Crew spinning classic tracks all night long to keep your toes a tapping. Boogie down in the jazz lounge with Black diamond and the Teviot Jazz band! The New Amphion sees the return of the much loved headphone disco. Will you chose the same station as your friends and will you be able to tell by their dancing alone? We’ll be keeping it classy in the Lounge Bar with our resident Jazz Band! Keep an eye out also for our magician and pop-up performances throughout the night and lots, lots more! FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £20 WITHOUT ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | PARTY

THE BIG CHEESE FEATURING CASCADA Potterrow 9pm – 3am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The Big Cheese is back and this time we’re bringing you the legendary Cascada! Since the release of their first album almost 10 years ago, Cascada look back on world-wide successes like Everytime We Touch, Miracle, Evacuate the Dancefloor, San Francisco, Summer of Love and The Rhythm of the Night. Front-singer Natalie Horler and her team of producers and writers Yann Peifer (Yanou) and Manuel Reuter (Manian) have topped charts in more than 20 countries with their irresistible dance-pop songs. Award winning, and one of the top European dance acts of recent times, Cascasa are not to be missed! FREE WITH WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND / £10 WITHOUT

SAT 16 SEP

ALL WELCOME | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | PARTY

BEYOND WELCOME WEEK You’ll continue to be spoilt on a weekly basis with our fantastic student run, free entertainment! Mondays, join us in the Lounge Bar for our Jazz Night; an open jam jazz session where anyone can come and play along with the house musicians. You’ll hear a selection of jazz classics, and with the lively crowd of swing dancers coming to practice after their lesson — be sure to bring your dancing shoes. Tuesdays, enjoy our weekly Grassroots Comedy in the Pleasance Cabaret Bar, where you’ll get an opportunity to showcase your comic skills. Our weekly quizzes in Teviot, Pleasance and King’s Buildings are always loads of fun, so grab some mates and head down early to find a good table.

BEYOND WELCOME WEEK

Every Wednesday from 8pm in the Lounge Bar, you can enjoy some raw local talent at the weekly Open Mic night. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come on stage to play music, read poetry, do a bit of stand-up, or whatever else you can think of. The mic is yours! Thursdays, the Underground plays host to our Student Band Night where we will showcase your band. Also, we welcome back the popular Soapbox, your literary night, hosted by students fortnightly in the Pleasance Cabaret Bar. Funky Friday is your chance to kick back in the lounge bar with a host of regular Blues, Jazz and Roots bands. Get down with your funky self. The Big Cheese will set you up for years of silly dancing every Saturday. Who needs dignity when you have Chesney Hawkes and the Baywatch theme tune? You can expect regular food and drink sessions where you can meet the professionals and learn about gin distilling, cider making and beer brewing; or decorate cupcakes whilst sipping cocktails! Sports fans, we’ve got everything you need at the Sports Bar, Teviot Row House. Watch all the action of the big games on the big screens and compete in our weekly pool competitions! Make sure you never miss an event by checking eusa.ed.ac.uk/whatson regularly!

BIG CHEESE WELCOME BACK PARTY WEEKENDER

CLUBS VS SOCS

Friday 22 and Saturday 23 September

Wednesday 18 October

Do you love Love Island? Do you love Big Cheese? Of Course you do! We are high key excited to bring you the first of many regular BIG CHEESE WEEKENDERS this weekend and it’s a Love Island Love In with the stars of the show coming to get the party started on Friday AND Saturday. This Is literally the hottest ticket in town! Look out for more Big Cheese Weekenders throughout the year. Double helping of cheese you say? Yes Please!

It’s the biggest face off of the year! Edinburgh’s finest sports clubs take on their only worthy opponents… Edinburgh Societies in the battle of the Massaoke! Yes, it’s Karaoke. Yes, there’s a live band. Yes, there’s a big screen. Yes, you are all singing together! What’s not to love? Well, losing obviously but with this one there are no losers!

Tuesday 31 October The spookiest spectacular of them all. This one always sells out so get your ticket early to pick your way through the graves in the garden, to explore terror that lies lurking in Teviot. Your favourite union building is transformed beyond all recognition with some MASSIVE Halloween acts, including Love Island’s Marcel who will be banging out the tunes in the shipwrecked ghost island of the debating hall!

£200 to the Sports Club that brings the most people £200 to the Society that brings the most people £100 to the Club/Soc that has the best fancy dress Fancy Dress is strongly encouraged, theme is Goodies vs. Baddies. GO!

ROLLER DISCO Wednesday 15 November Potterrow transforms into a Roller-Rink for one night only, with a sprinkle of Big Cheese love. 80’s fancy dress is encouraged.

POTTERROW’S HALLOWRAVE

BEYOND WELCOME WEEK

TEVIOT ROW HOUSE OF HORRORS

We’ll be giving £1 to each of your selected gang as you come through the door, as well as having £500 to give away on the night! So you’ll have a great night, your pals will have a great night, you can win actual cash money prizes AND your chosen crew gets a cash kick back! We’re also throwing in an after party hosted by our very own Big Cheese DJ’s, cause why wouldn’t we?!

Tuesday 31 October Nightmare in Neon, the stick men will be putting on, not only a visual feast but with 4 DJ city top 10’s under their belt, their remixes being played on several of the UK top radio stations, they are not to be overlooked and are the ones to watch.

FIND OUT MORE AT EUSA.ED.AC.UK/WHATSON

DOOR POLICY WELCOME WEEK 2017 GENERAL ENTRY GUIDELINES

ENTRY FOR WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND HOLDERS

You do not have to be over 18 to come into our venues, but you will need to bring ID and have it checked upon entry to verify your age as you can only buy alcohol if you are over 18.

A Welcome Week Wristband is not Proof of Age. So if you want to buy or drink alcohol at Edinburgh University Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association events you will need suitable photographic ID.

The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 stipulates that we may only accept the following forms of ID: Valid passport, EU photocard driving license, Ministry of Defence ID card, photo ID bearing the PASS hologram, Biometric Immigration Document or National ID issued by an EU member state, Norway, Iceland, Leichtenstein or Switzerland.

A wristband grants free entry to all the Edinburgh University Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association events. The union buildings, when there are no specific events running, will still be open to everyone for the duration of Welcome Week.

The act also states that we may not admit persons deemed to be under the influence of alcohol. Strictly no admissions after 2am.

A Welcome Week Wristband does not guarantee entry to any event due to capacity restrictions. Please be aware of this and arrive early to events that you wish to attend.

ENTRY FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT A WELCOME WEEK WRISTBAND Individuals without a Welcome Week Wristband will be able to gain entry to events, however there may be a charge per event. It is recommended to purchase a Welcome Week Wristband if you wish to attend more than two or three paid for events during the week.

DOOR POLICY

Individuals without a Welcome Week Wristband are not guaranteed entry to the unions on any night of Welcome Week.

SPECIAL DOOR POLICY FOR POSTGRAD AND MATURE STUDENT EVENTS ID is required to prove you are a postgraduate or mature student with an EU matriculation card and proof that you are over 18 years old.

GARDEN | TEVIOT ROW HOUSE

Potterrow Reception: 5/2 Bristo Square | Edinburgh | EH8 9AL eusa.ed.ac.uk/welcome2017

Edinburgh University Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association is a charity (SC015800) and a company limited by guarantee (SC429897) registered in Scotland. All information was correct at the time of print but is subject to change and new events may be added. Please refer to eusa.ed.ac.uk/whatson for the most up to date information.