EUSA Freshers' Week 2015 What's On Guide by Edinburgh University Students' Association

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University offers the opportunity to broaden your horizons, to try out new things and to ask as many questions as you can. There are so many great things going on this week and this guide will help you to work out where you want to be and when. I’m one of your four full-time student officers, and my job is to oversee the events, shops and bars that EUSA provides, as well as make sure that sustainability is central to our services. I will be all over campus this Freshers’ Week, so make sure you come and say hi! You can also contact me throughout the year by email (vps@eusa.ed.ac.uk), Twitter (@eusavps) or Facebook (Urte Macikene EUSA VPS), or visit me in the EUSA office in Potterrow.

SEE THE CITY

TOURS

Due to the limited number of spaces on our See the City tours you will need a ticket - which are not available to book before the day of the tour. You need to collect a ticket in advance ON THE DAY of the tour from Baristo Box Office. All See the City trips are FREE TO WRISTBAND HOLDERS but you will still need to pick up a ticket. If you do not have a Freshers’ wristband, some tours can cost £5. See the City tour tickets are limited to one per person for each tour.

EUSA has provided you with an unforgettable week, jam-packed with events that everyone can enjoy. Have a great first week!

YOU ARE ONLY ABLE TO PICK UP TICKETS ON THE DAY OF YOUR TOUR.

Urte Macikene

Tickets will be available from 9.00am from Baristo Box Office at Potterrow.

Vice President Services

CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS 2 FIND YOUR WAY AROUND

FRESHERS’ WEEK WRISTBAND

ACADEMIC INDUCTION

WHAT’S ON DAY BY DAY: SATURDAY 12 SEP

SUNDAY 13 SEP

MONDAY 14 SEP

TUESDAY 15 SEP

WEDNESDAY 16 SEP

THURSDAY 17 SEP

FRIDAY 18 SEP

SATURDAY 19 SEP

FAITH BASED EVENTS

SEE THE CITY TOURS

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Freshers’ Week is an amazing opportunity for you to meet lots of exciting new people, to explore our fantastic campus, and to have fun at a variety of events, from partying at the Freshers’ Ball to discovering the society for you at the Activities Fair.

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This is it! Welcome to life at the University of Edinburgh! We kick off the week with some amazing live music from Model Aeroplanes, the Headphone party and the big one – Union J at Potterrow!

Today has an international feel with all this in store – the International Welcome Event, International Day Ceilidh, Headphone Party, King Eider & Pronto Mama and we welcome Made in Chelsea’s Sam Thompson and Mark-Francis to the Superhero Party!

Kick off your university career with the Official Freshers’ Welcome Ceremony and grab some freebies at the Trade Fair. The hilarious Iain Stirling takes to the stage at The Pleasance and we turn the heat up as Potterrow hosts the sizzling Caribbean Beach Party!

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Find out about outside courses at the Academic Fair, and check out tons of great events being put on by societies. Later on, Young Fathers are live in Potterrow with support from the marvellous Carbs and Abandoman joins us in Pleasance, Theatre.

Day one of the Activities Fair down at The Pleasance. There are over 240 societies and loads of volunteering opportunities too! Also at The Pleasance later we have hypnotist Adam Night, and at Potterrow, Gbenga from the legendary DJ group Metronomy will be raising the roof!

If you didn’t manage to get to the Activities Fair yesterday, don’t miss it today at The Pleasance! By this stage of the week you know the score, get down to Potterrow early to throw some shapes, this time with kings of mashup, DJs from Mars.

Swing by Potterrow for the last day of the Poster Sale and some tasty treats at the Freshers’ Food Festival! Then come and enjoy the biggest Ceilidh of the week at Potterrow! Don your tartan and get ready for some dancing!

The final day of Freshers’ Week but no doubt one of the biggest as the Freshers’ Ball is tonight in Teviot! If ballin’ isn’t your thing, get your final Big Cheese fix of the week at Potterrow, this time featuring Radio 1 DJ Greg James!

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The Pleasance Theatre

Highland Room

Cabaret Bar

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Pentland Room

The Dome Café

The Venue

Baristo

The Advice Place

Potter Shop

Activities Office

Box Office

Chaplaincy

The Library Bar

The Underground

The New Amphion

The Debating Hall

The Lounge Bar

The Sports Bar

The Loft Bar

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Mayfield Bar

KB Centre Shop

Blackford Lounge

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FRESHERS' WEEK WRISTBAN D

One of the most important purchases for Freshers’ Week is the Freshers’ Week wristband. This will get you free entry into all the live entertainment events, the big party nights, ceilidhs, comedy, club nights, the Freshers’ Ball, See the City tours and everything else provided by EUSA in Freshers’ Week. The Freshers’ Week wristband is only £40 for entry to all events for the whole week and could save you a lot of cash if you are planning on going to more than one or two things.

How to get your Freshers’ Week wristband: You can buy your wristband online or on arrival. To buy your wristband in advance, go to eusa.ed.ac.uk/freshers. Your wristband can be sent to you in advance (UK residents only) if ordered before Wednesday 2nd September or collected from the EUSA stall in Pollock Halls on the 12th and the 13th of September, and EUSA’s Baristo Box Office in Potterrow for the entirety of the week. You can also buy your wristband on arrival from the stand at Pollock Halls and the Baristo Box Office at Potterrow.

Alongside EUSA’s Freshers’ Week the University itself will be offering you a warm welcome to your academic studies. The University refers to this week as ‘Welcome Week’ and you can look out for the 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.

AC ADEMIC IN DUCTION

Academic Induction

SATURD AY

Mature and Part-time Students Drop In Teviot, Loft Bar 1.30pm – 5.00pm EUSA

This mixer session is a great opportunity to meet other mature and part-time students, and find out answers to your burning questions.

SEPTEMBER

FREE EVENT

Tandem Language Café Teviot, Study 3.00pm – 5.00pm EUSA

SATURDAY

EUSA’s popular language café is a relaxing place where you can meet new people, enjoy a cup of tea after a long day, and try out a new language. As part of Tandem Language programme, this weekly gathering welcomes students from all over the world. Join us for a cup of coffee and a whole list of languages. FREE EVENT

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Parents Welcome and Afternoon Tea George Square Lecture Theatre 3.00pm – 5.00pm EUSA AND UOE

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. Students - this is your chance to send your parents off to hear about the support the University and EUSA offer to students. Parents - you will have the chance to meet other families and learn more about our commitment to providing all our students with an enriching educational experience. The welcome event is immediately followed by an informal afternoon tea in Teviot. FREE EVENT

Living at Home Students Meet Up Teviot, Writing Room 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Live Music in the Lounge Teviot, Lounge Bar 8.00pm – 12.00am EUSA

Come along to our meet up before heading out and you’ll have people to dance and chat with in no time. FREE EVENT

Debates Union Meet and Greet

Ceilidh with Hector’s Heroes

Teviot, Dining Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Teviot, Debating Hall 8.00pm – 12.00am

DEBATES UNION

EUSA

Everyone knows debaters love to talk. Meet other students over some tea, coffee and biscuits with the Debates Union. Freshers’ Week can be daunting, so come along and ask senior members about Edinburgh, university life, societies, debating or anything else.

Never done a Gay Gordons or Strip the Willow? Confused by the Dashing White Sergeant and Eightsome Reel? Well, we’re here to help!

FREE EVENT

Don’t worry – you’ll be a pro by Freshers’ Ball next Saturday!

The Lounge Bar is a great place to meet friends, enjoy some music, and perhaps even try our fabulous range of local Scottish ales. We have live music on in the Lounge Bar every day this week, whether it’s our house jazz band or beautiful folk music. We are certain this is a bar you’ll have an instant love for, which will last your whole university life. FREE EVENT

SEPTEMBER

Lots of you will not be living in University accommodation when you start. Don’t be put off coming to the night time events because you don’t have an accommodation block to walk with!

SATURDAY

EUSA

Your Freshers’ Week is full of ceilidhs and this is your opportunity to be taken through the dances step by step.

FREE EVENT

S E N A L P O R E A M ODEL Teviot, Underground 9.00pm – 12.00am EUSA

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER

Two fantastic bands line up Teviot’s live music venue tonight. Describing themselves as a ‘Gig attacked by an axe-wielding maniac’ BWANi have already seen nominations for Scottish Band of the Year, played the Edinburgh Hogmanay stage and recorded a full Radio 1 session at Maida Vale for Huw Stephens. Their infectious afro-beat sound will instantaneously inspire you to get up and dance, they are certainly a band to be reckoned with. Dundee based MODEL AEROPLANES have been in the fast lane to stardom since their very beginnings when they secured a spot on the BBC introducing stage at T in the Park after just seven live shows. Since then they have been touring the UK, supporting the likes of Editors and producing brilliant pop songs with great hooks and a generous splash of good old rock and roll. FREE EVENT

BW AN i

Potterrow 9.00pm – 3.00am

THE BIG CHEESE-we salute you!

Tonight, we introduce you to the rest of your student life and proudly present UNION J for your unadulterated enjoyment. After taking the X Factor by storm, UNION J have had a run of chart hits and we can’t wait to welcome them to Potterrow.

SEPTEMBER

UNION J

EUSA

Potterrow, The Row, P-Rizzle – whatever you want to call it – it hosts THE BIG CHEESE every Saturday night and you are going to LOVE IT.

WE HEART CHEESE! Come early to avoid disappointment. FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £10

SATURDAY

THE BIG CHEESE feat

HEADPHONE PARTY Teviot, New Amphion 10.00pm – 3.00am EUSA

Headphone parties are so much fun. Grab some new friends and head to The New Amphion where two DJs will go toe-to-toe and battle it out for your dance moves. FREE EVENT

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER

INTERNATIONAL WELCOME EVENT Appleton Tower 10.00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00pm EUSA AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

SUNDAY

Welcome new international students!

Check out the See the City tours happening today FROM PAGE 60!

International Day is a great opportunity to get advice, learn more about your upcoming academic and social life at Edinburgh, and meet new friends. In addition to practical sessions on topics like arranging bank accounts, registering for medical treatment or finding private accommodation, International Day covers the Edinburgh experience from the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; point of view. Get involved right away by learning more about societies, sport clubs, and volunteering opportunities! Find out about the various services available to support and help you during your studies... then finish the day trying your hand at traditional Ceilidh dancing or trying out Scottish cuisine in the oldest purpose build student union building in the world, Teviot Row House! Sessions are designed for international undergraduates, postgraduates, visiting students, and international students with dependents. FREE EVENT

EUSA AND UOE

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. Students – this is your chance to send your parents off to hear about the support the University and EUSA offer to students. Parents – you will have the chance to meet other families and learn more about our commitment to providing all our students with an enriching educational experience. The welcome event is immediately followed by an informal afternoon tea in Teviot. FREE EVENT

Crash Course Ceilidh

Dialect Taster Session

Meeting Point D 11.00am – 1.00pm

Teviot, Debating Hall 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Teviot, Underground 2.00pm – 3.00pm

CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY VENTURE

NEW SCOTLAND COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY

LANGSOC

Familiarise yourself with your new university city by going on a tour of all of the local tea haunts! Meet lots of like-minded tea lovers and learn about a society volunteering with kids in the local area. FREE EVENT

Society Variety! Potterrow, Dome 12.30pm – 2.00pm

Do what? Turn where? Want a head start on ceilidh dancing in a relaxed, less chaotic setting? Want to be pros like us? This is for you! Come and have the common dances explained slowly. You’ll go to a lot of ceilidhs, why not be a pro from the start? The emphasis might be on the “crash”. FREE EVENT

EUSA

Come along to meet a few of the societies and volunteering groups at the University. Get involved in new activities or meet up with like-minded students. A taster for the main Activities Fair later in Freshers’ Week! FREE EVENT

Our new linguists and language enthusiasts are warmly welcomed to our highly successful Dialect Taster Session where you can try out different accents and learn new words from across the UK and the entire world! FREE EVENT

Afternoon Tea Teviot, Loft Bar 2.30pm – 3.30pm

SEPTEMBER

George Square Lecture Theatre 11.00am – 1.00pm

Tea Crawl

BAKING SOCIETY

Sunday Session

Want to know more about the baking society and find out what we’re all about? Come along, meet some new people and enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea! FREE EVENT

SUNDAY

Parents Welcome and Afternoon Tea

Teviot, Lounge Bar 2.00pm – 5.00pm EUSA

Every Sunday we’ll be playing some of your favourite box sets back to back, so come along, grab a comfy chair and do exactly what Sundays were made for – relaxing. FREE EVENT

SEPTEMBER

Welcome to Festivals University!

Human Rights Themed Pub Quiz

Teviot, Study 3.00pm – 6.00pm

Teviot, Study 7.00pm – 10.00pm

EUSA AND UOE

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

Come, eat cupcakes, and enjoy a screening of TEDx’s University of Edinburgh talks. We will also showcase the University festivals (some of which are student run), that take place throughout the year and focus on themes from social justice and culture to creative learning and careers.

Back by popular demand! Join Amnesty International Society for a fun, challenging pub quiz with a human rights twist. Come along and test your knowledge with a wide range of questions and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!

Never tried haggis, neeps and tatties or stovies and oatcakes? Well this is your chance!

FREE EVENT

NO WRISTBAND: £5

Teviot, New Amphion 7.30pm – 9.00pm EUSA

We will be providing some Scottish delicacies so come along and fill your boots. FREE WITH WRISTBAND

FREE EVENT

Freshers’ Debate Teviot, Debating Hall 4.00pm – 6.00pm

SUNDAY

Scottish Yummies

MODEL UNITED NATIONS SOCIETY

Ever wanted to play the statesman and debate global issues? Why not come along for our Freshers’ Model United Nations debate, and join the debate as ambassador of one of the UN’s 193 member states and stay for drinks with your fellow diplomats. FREE EVENT

Living at Home Students Meet Up

Live Music in the Lounge

Teviot, Writing Room 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Teviot, Lounge Bar 8.00pm – 12.00am

EUSA

Lots of you will not be living in University accommodation when you start. Don’t be put off coming to the night time events because you don’t have an accommodation block to walk with!

The Lounge Bar is a great place to meet friends, enjoy some music, and perhaps even try our fabulous range of local Scottish ales.

Come along to our meet up before heading out and you’ll have people to dance and chat with in no time. FREE EVENT

We have live music on in the Lounge Bar every day this week, whether it’s our house Jazz band or beautiful folk music. We are certain this is a bar you’ll have an instant love for, which will last your whole university life. FREE EVENT

International Day Ceilidh with Kilter! Teviot, Debating Hall 8.00pm – 12.00am EUSA

Come along and try your hand at some traditional Scottish dancing. Whether this is your first ceilidh or not, it is a great way to make friends and have a huge amount of fun. Do be warned, when it comes to ceilidhs you will be swung, flung and get very dizzy! Be prepared to wear out the soles of your shoes. FREE EVENT

Potterrow 9.00pm – 3.00am EUSA

EUSA

With a blend of traditional musical styles and left-field influences, KING EIDER weave sound and rhythm, melody and harmony to conceive a brilliant new breed of folk. Having released their highly esteemed debut album “The Deeper The Water” in 2014, King Eider announced their presence with a strong series of concerts, festival appearances and BBC radio exposure across the UK, and are now raising the roof in the Teviot Underground. PRONTO MAMA are a six-piece progressive indie pop band from Glasgow and boy, do they know how to throw a party. Having played T in the Park’s T Break Stage, Wickerman and Go North festivals to name a few, Pronto Mama have certainly made an impression on the music scene, landing them a tour support slot with none other than Frightened Rabbit. This slot in Freshers’ Week has brought us many bands that have gone on to do great things, so if you like live music, we strongly suggest you catch these bands while you can. FREE EVENT

feat MiC’s Mark-Francis and Sam Thompson

SEPTEMBER

Teviot, Underground 9.00pm – 12.00am

We’re throwing you a massive welcome party, and this year it’s all about SUPERHEROES! We encourage you to customise your wardrobes, channel your favourite superhero and come along to throw some shapes in Potterrow, superhero style. Joining us on the dance floor tonight are Made in Chelsea’s MARK-FRANCIS and SAM THOMPSON. Flying in from the E4 hit TV show, the boys are here to dance the night away with you and get their selfie on.

HEADPHONE PARTY

SUNDAY

King Eider and Pronto Mama

SUPERHERO PARTY

Teviot, New Amphion 10.00pm – 3.00am EUSA

Come early to avoid disappointment.

Headphone parties are so much fun. Grab some new friends and head to New Amphion where two DJs will go toe-to-toe and battle it out for your dance moves.

FREE WITH WRISTBAND

FREE EVENT

NO WRISTBAND: £10

MONDAY

Trade Fair Potterrow, Dome 11.00am – 2.00pm EUSA

SEPTEMBER

Poster Sale

Teviot, Underground 9.00am – 5.00pm EUSA

Want to give your new, bare walls some flavour? Come and browse this massive collection of posters and brighten up your bedroom.

MONDAY

FREE EVENT

Economics Society Meet and Greet Teviot, Dining Room 10.30am – 12.30pm ECONOMICS SOCIETY

Check out the See the City tours happening today FROM PAGE 60!

Come meet the Economics Society Committee, Insight Magazine Editors and some of your soon-to-be professors in a relaxed environment over tea and coffee. Copies of past magazines will available to take with you. FREE EVENT

Grab a drink from the Dome Bar, chow down on some FREE pizza and fill your boots with tonnes of freebies and discounts. This event will save you money, help you decorate your flat and provide you with enough pens to see you through university. For the best stuff, make sure you get there early. FREE EVENT

Letter Writing Teviot, Balcony Room 12.00pm – 2.00pm AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

Write for Rights! Pop along to copy or compose letters to argue the case for human rights. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about the society, meet our members, and accumulate stickers. Not to be missed! FREE EVENT

MathSoc Meet and Greet

Ballroom Demonstration

Tour of the Scottish Parliament

Teviot, Dining Room 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Teviot, Loft Bar 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Teviot, Debating Hall 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Meeting Point D 2.00pm – 5.00pm

EUSA

MATHS SOCIETY

BALLROOM DANCING SOCIETY

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

Come and join MathSoc for an afternoon of tea, coffee and cake. Meet other first year Maths students, meet our committee, see just what MathSoc has to offer and get a sneak peek at this year’s list of epic events.

Come and watch the members of EU Ballroom Dancing Society strut their stuff on the dance floor! We will show you the dances you will learn in your first year of classes and the ones you might learn later!

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY LIBERAL DEMOCRATS

FREE EVENT

Bedlam Theatre Tour

Footlights Freshers’ Workshop

Film Screening: The Linguists

Pleasance, Pentland and Highland Rooms 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Teviot, Study 2.00pm – 4.00pm

BEDLAM

Guided tour around the oldest student-run theatre in Britain! CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

FOOTLIGHTS

LINGUISTICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE SOCIETY

Are you interested in musical theatre? Always wanted to perform? Come along to Pleasance where Edinburgh University Footlights will take you through singing, dancing and acting workshops to give you an idea what skills and fun the society offers!

‘The Linguists’ is an acclaimed documentary film which explores the daily life 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!

FREE EVENT

Students without Borders: Meet and Greet Pleasance, Cabaret Bar 2.00pm – 6.00pm FRIENDS OF MSF EDINBURGH

MONDAY

Bedlam Theatre 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Join the Liberal Democrats on campus for a tour of the Scottish Parliament, led by Matthew Clark, chief of staff for the Liberal Democrat group at Holyrood. The parliament building was opened in 2004 and houses Scotland’s devolved legislature.

SEPTEMBER

Managing Your PhD Supervisor

Dreamed of volunteering or working abroad? Interested in humanitarianism, international development or global health? Come and meet Edinburgh’s many societies that believe awareness should have no borders, and find out how you can make a difference on a global scale! FREE EVENT

SEPTEMBER MONDAY

THE OFFICIAL FRESHERS’

Assembly Hall, New College 2.15pm – 3.15pm UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea, will officially welcome you to the University. You will also get the opportunity to hear from a number of Student Office Bearers, including the EUSA President, and senior members of University staff. The ceremony will be live streamed to the University’s George Square Lecture Theatre. FREE EVENT

VEGETARIAN SOCIETY

VEGSOC Café Crawl – Are you new in Edinburgh and want to discover some great vegetarian/ vegan friendly places to eat and drink? Join us for a café crawl! There will be limited spaces so sign up on our EUSA page. FREE EVENT

Intro to Tech Workshop Bedlam Theatre 3.00pm – 4.00pm BEDLAM

Ever wanted to know how to make the sound of a New York traffic jam resonate through the auditorium of an old church in Scotland? Yes! No? Either way come along to Bedlam for an hour of promised ‘techie’ fun. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Meet the History Society! Teviot, Dining Room 3.00pm – 4.00pm HISTORY SOCIETY

Come and join the History Society and meet your fellow historians and lovers of history! We have something for everyone, whether it’s historical trips, lectures or great socials. Find out about who we are and how you can get involved. FREE EVENT

Cake and Chat: Everyday Feminism Teviot, Loft Bar 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Cinema Crawl

Intro to IT

Meeting Point C 3.30pm – 6.00pm

Bedlam Theatre 4.00pm – 5.00pm

FILM SOCIETY

BEDLAM

Wondering where you can get your movie fix in Edinburgh? Come on a tour of two of Edinburgh’s best loved cinemas: the historic Cameo and Filmhouse; the home of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, courtesy of Edinburgh University Film Society.

Interested in applying your Linux and web application development knowledge to the real world? Pop along to your student theatre and find out how we keep our small enterprise online!

FREE EVENT

EUCU Dodgeball Championships Teviot, Debating Hall 3.30pm – 5.30pm

FEMINIST SOCIETY

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Come and join us for homemade cake and an informal chat about everyday feminism! This is a great opportunity to find out more about the society and our events, as well as sharing your experiences with like-minded people.

Get together a team or come alone to find a team for the ultimate dodgeball championships! It will be a small tournament with teams battling it out to become the ultimate dodgeball champions! Come ready in sports kit.

FREE EVENT

CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Drum Workshop Pleasance, Highland Room 4.00pm – 6.00pm

SEPTEMBER

Meeting Point D 3.00pm – 5.00pm

AFRICAN DRUMMING SOCIETY

Come and participate in our taster session workshop, playing African drums including the djembe, dunduns and percussion. This will be a good introduction to our community of musicians and friends, followed by a wee performance.

MONDAY

Café Crawl

FREE EVENT

Masters Speed Networking Teviot, Dining Room 5.00pm – 6.30pm

SEPTEMBER

EUSA

Talk to lots of fellow masters students during this speed networking event! Network, make new friends and meet other masters students from across the University, and the world. Start building that social network that will sustain you through the year. FREE EVENT

FIFA Competition Teviot, Pool Room 5.30pm – 9.30pm

MONDAY

EUSA

Love football or just want the chance to show off your onscreen talents? We’re looking for the champion of FIFA. Play your way through the knockout style tournament which is free to enter, open to limited numbers on the day. FREE EVENT

Bachata Taster

The World’s Wife

Teviot, Debating Hall 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Bedlam Theatre 6.30pm – 8.00pm

SALSA SOCIETY

BEDLAM

Have you always wanted to learn a few dance moves but you never actually made yourself go? This is your chance – Salsa Society presents you with our very first taster of the academic year! It’s passionate, it’s new and it’s bachata!

“The Devil was evil, mad, but I was the Devil’s wife which made me worse”

FREE EVENT

Traditional Spirits

CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Teviot, New Amphion 6.00pm – 10.00pm

Intro to Role Playing

ESTONIAN SOCIETY AND FRIENDS

Get together after an eventful summer and explore unique spirits from around the world. One of the most popular events for two years running with over 15 societies offering a huge variety of exquisite and exotic drinks – £3 for three drinks. #youdontwanttomissthis £3 PER TICKET TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR

Hear the little-heard voices of the women of myth, legend and history, with this performance of Carol Ann Duffy’s poetry collection, The World’s Wife.

Teviot, Study 6.30pm – 10.30pm GRAND EDINBURGH ADVENTURING SOCIETY

Ever wondered what exactly role playing is? Well, we aren’t sure either but we do know it’s a massive amount of fun. So come and join us, absolutely no experience required, for an introduction to table top role playing. Money back guarantee. Entry is free. FREE EVENT

Retrospect Journal: Meet the Team Teviot, Loft Bar 7.00pm – 9.00pm RETROSPECT

Interested in writing, editing or design? Got a talent for fundraising? Come and meet the editorial team at Retrospect, the University’s History, Classics and Archaeology journal! Grab a copy of our latest issue and learn more about what we do. FREE EVENT

Clarinet Choir Cake and Casual Rehearsal Pleasance, Highland Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm CLARINET CHOIR

Bring along your clarinet and join us in playing some of our favourite pieces, followed by some homebaking made by our wonderful committee! We have no minimum standard, no auditions and we play a wide variety of pieces. FREE EVENT

EUSA

Lots of you will not be living in University accommodation when you start. Don’t be put off coming to the night time events because you don’t have an accommodation block to walk with! Come along to our meet up before heading out and you’ll have people to dance and chat with in no time. FREE EVENT

Champagne Socialism Teviot, Balcony Room 7.30pm – 10.00pm EDINBURGH LABOUR STUDENTS

Meet Edinburgh Labour Students and hear about what we do nationally, locally and right here on campus. With some great guest speakers, a big year ahead of us and free champagne, why not come along? FREE EVENT

Teviot, Dining Room 7.30pm – 11.30pm DOCTOR WHO SOCIETY

Prepare your bow ties for a night of fun and fezzes, fish fingers and custard. Meet like-minded Whovians for a relaxed evening of Doctor Who related games, banter and tea. Geronimo!

Whisky Tasting Teviot, Lounge Bar 8.00pm – 10.00pm EUSA

Come and tour the Highlands, Islands and Lowlands with our introduction to Scotch whisky. FREE EVENT

FREE EVENT

SEPTEMBER

Teviot, Writing Room 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Entering the Tardis

Pleasance Quiz Pleasance, Cabaret Bar 8.00pm – 12.00am EUSA

It’s the return of the weekly pub quiz at the Pleasance! This quiz is MASSIVE – widely known as one of the biggest quizzes in the Northern hemisphere! YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THIS! Get a team together or wander down and join a group and test your general knowledge. This will become a weekly feature in your calendar so you don’t want to miss out. FREE EVENT

Lasertag Teviot, Debating Hall 8.00pm – 12.00am EUSA

The Debating Hall transforms into a laser hunting ground tonight. There will be 45 minute sessions every hour, on the hour. Get your favourite commando moves perfected in advance as there are prizes to be won (and maybe the odd booby prize).

EdG&R Fest 2015 Teviot, Underground 8.00pm – 12.00am EDG&R – GOTH AND ROCK SOCIETY

MONDAY

Living at Home Students Meet Up

EdG&R Fest showcases some of Edinburgh and Scotland’s finest bands playing rock, metal, punk and goth. Join EdG&R for an evening of socialising, live music and DJ sets for fans of alternative music. FREE EVENT

FREE EVENT

IAIN STIRLING SEPTEMBER

with support from Hayley Ellis

Pleasance, Theatre 8.00pm – 10.00pm EUSA

FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £10

BAFTA nominated Iain Stirling brings his comedy genius to the Pleasance Theatre and boy, are we excited. Having supported both Russell Howard and Rhod Gilbert on UK tours and completed yet another brilliant Edinburgh Fringe run, we can’t wait to welcome the Edinburgh native back to his home town.

MONDAY

Iain brings support from the brilliant Hayley Ellis.

Awkward Conversations Bedlam Theatre 8.30pm – 10.30pm BEDLAM

CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE AND SHOW DESCRIPTION

EUSA

BEACH PARTY!!

Potterrow 9.00pm – 3.00am

Every Monday our house jazz band take to the stage and raise the roof. Student musicians, student-run and any student can participate. Don’t forget your dancing shoes.

EUSA

FREE EVENT

Potterrow has gone totally tropical for this year’s Beach Party. The mighty Row is being transformed into the Caribbean for our annual Beach Party Bash! Dress in your best Caribbean beach gear, whether your style is Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts or Bermuda shorts, come down and shake your coconuts with the resident DJs, Surf Simulator, Steel Drum Band, mermaids and beach bums! The sun always shines in Potterrow! Come early to avoid disappointment. FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £10

Edinburgh Revue: Sketches in Scarlet

MONDAY

Teviot, Lounge Bar 10.00pm – 12.00am

SEPTEMBER

Jazz in the Lounge

Bedlam Theatre 10.00pm – 11.30pm BEDLAM

A dark and mysterious sketch show from the room we dare not look in. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

TUESDAY

Poster Sale Teviot, Underground 9.00am – 5.00pm EUSA

Here’s another chance to cover your new walls with your favourite bands, heart throbs, movie quotes or landscapes. You won’t find a bigger selection in Edinburgh.

SEPTEMBER

FREE EVENT

Academic Fair 50 George Square 12.00pm – 4.00pm

TUESDAY

EUSA AND UOE

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The Academic Fair is primarily for those undergraduate students who have an element of choice within their degree programme. Schools and subject areas have ‘stalls’ at the event and you can speak to staff, pick up information and discover some courses you haven’t already considered. The Fair is an ideal opportunity to ask questions and get more information from both academic staff and from current students who help out at the event. The Careers Service, Study Abroad and Peer Support teams will also be in attendance. This is always a very popular event. In order to manage the flow of attendees we ask that you

Postgraduate Research Welcome Event New College, Assembly Hall, Mound 9.15am – 12.15pm UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This is the University’s formal Welcome for all Postgraduate Research students. This includes hearing from and talking to different services, networking with fellow students and hearing about the different opportunities available to you. Tickets are available online on the University’s ‘New Students’ webpage. This event will also be repeated on Friday. FREE EVENT

check what time slot your School has been allocated and attend during the specified period, either between 12-2pm or 2-4pm. To ensure that you get the most out of this event we strongly recommend that you research your course options before attending. Check out the Academic Fair section of the ‘New Student’ webpages for information on how best to prepare in advance: ed.ac.uk/new-students. FREE EVENT

New College, Assembly Hall, Mound 12.30pm – 2.45pm and 2.45pm – 5.00pm

Teviot, Study 1.00pm – 3.00pm

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This is the University’s formal Welcome for all Postgraduate Taught students. This includes hearing from and talking to different services, networking with fellow students and hearing about the different opportunities available to you. Tickets are available online on the University’s ‘New Students’ webpage. This event will also be repeated on Friday.

EUSA

Come along to this family-friendly event to meet fellow student parents and chat about what university life is like when you have caring responsibilities. Refreshments will be available, along with a range of activities to keep young children entertained. FREE EVENT

Scottish Dance Workshop

FREE EVENT

Teviot, Debating Hall 1.30pm – 3.00pm

Not Another Campus Tour

NEW SCOTLAND COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY

Meeting Point D 1.00pm – 3.00pm EUSA

Join us for a tour of Edinburgh’s most ethical and sustainable places! Learn where to fix your bike, find healthy food shops and discover the best fitness spots. Our tour includes delicious FREE tasters, exclusive offers and nononsense advice. FREE EVENT

Do you want to learn some traditional (and not so traditional) Scottish dances? Come to our workshop and get to know Ceilidh, Scottish Country, Highland and Step Dancing. Great preparation for showing off at any ceilidh! All welcome, no experience necessary. FREE EVENT

Festival of Liberation Teviot, Dining Room 1.00pm – 2.30pm

bingo grid to win a prize! All LGBT+ identifying people welcome. FREE EVENT

EUSA

What does the plus after LGBT+ mean? Why do we have a Women’s Group? What counts as a disability? How does EUSA celebrate Black History Month? Come along, meet students with similar experiences, and discuss the issues that matter to you! FREE EVENT

Folk Session on the Meadows Outside 27 George Square 2.00pm – 4.00pm FOLKSOC

Come and join a laid back, picnic style session of folk music on Edinburgh’s Meadows. Bring your instrument or come listen. Meet outside 27 George Square. FREE EVENT

LGBT+ Minglo Teviot, Loft Bar 2.30pm – 4.30pm BLOGS (LGBT+ SOCIETY)

BLOGS’s first event of the term - Minglo! A merging of socialising and bingo: find out facts about society members to fill in your

Mathematical Tour of Edinburgh Meeting Point D 2.30pm – 4.00pm MATHS SOCIETY

A fun and exciting way to find out more about MathSoc and how maths is entwined with our city through a walking tour. Bring your walking shoes! FREE EVENT

Introduction to Piping and Drumming: Talk and Workshop Pleasance, Highland Room 2.30pm – 4.30pm PIPING AND DRUMMING SOCIETY

SEPTEMBER

Student Parent Welcome

TUESDAY

Postgraduate Taught Welcome Event

An introduction to piping, drumming and the society for beginners and experts alike. Come along and have a go at playing the pipes and drums, and listen to our members giving a masterclass in the different styles of pipe music. FREE EVENT

Tea Tasting Extravaganza Teviot, Dining Room 3.00pm – 5.00pm SOCIETEA

SEPTEMBER

Come oolong to sample and learn about a selection of fine teas from around the world, sourced by local tea shops and our Assam members! Looking forward to teaing you! FREE EVENT

Creative Writing Workshop Teviot, Balcony Room 3.00pm – 5.00pm

TUESDAY

PUBLISHED

Come along for plenty of writing games and exercises to get your creative juices flowing! There will be time for some free writing time, too. All you need is a pen and paper. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come along! FREE EVENT

of life as told by death.

A Taste of Palestine

CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Teviot, Study 5.30pm – 7.00pm

FREE EVENT

PeerhD - PhD Speed Networking

Taster Salsa Class

Teviot, Dining Room 5.00pm – 6.30pm

Join Edinburgh Students for Justice in Palestine for an evening of music, food, spoken word and information. Find out about Palestine, our activism on campus, and how to get involved.

time! Play with costumes, props and people to create a small piece of devised theatre! Theatre Paradok is Edinburgh University’s alternative theatre society, we’d love to meet you!

Teviot, Debating Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm SALSA SOCIETY

Pleasance, 48a 3.00pm – 5.00pm THEATRE PARADOK

Come for a physical theatre play

Talk to lots of peer PhDs who are in your shoes or have worn them before. Network, make new friends and meet other PhD students from across the University to build that social network that will sustain you through your years at University of Edinburgh. FREE EVENT

FREE EVENT

Brief Lives Bedlam Theatre 5.00pm – 6.00pm BEDLAM

Life, it gets everywhere doesn’t it?

Physical Theatre Playtime

EUSA

Three interconnected stories of love, loss and humanity play out under the watchful eyes of a girl forever separated from humanity. The EUTC presents three stories

WellSoc Speed Greeting Teviot, Loft Bar 5.00pm – 7.00pm MENTAL WEALTH AND WELLBEING SOCIETY

Get to know other students and members of WellSoc in a a quick fire, no pressure speed-meeting. You will have name-tags, prompt cards and five minutes to meet as many new friends as possible! FREE EVENT

STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE

FREE EVENT

Golden Time Bedlam Theatre 6.00pm – 9.30pm BEDLAM

Come join Theatre Paradok’s physical theatre playgroup, Golden Time. An exciting chance to get a taster of an alternative type of theatre that privileges the visual, sensual and muscular. Absolutely zero experience necessary, just bring enthusiasm. Comfy clothes advised. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Speed Lingua Teviot, Debating Hall 6.30pm – 8.00pm EUSA

Living at Home Students Meet Up Teviot, Writing Room 7.00pm – 8.00pm EUSA

Introduction to the SNP Society Teviot, Balcony Room 7.00pm – 8.00pm SNP SOCIETY

Come along to the SNP Society’s introductory meeting. Local

FREE EVENT

Save a Life Course Teviot, Dining Room 7.00pm – 8.30pm FIRST AID SOCIETY

FreshAir’s Mega Pub Quiz Teviot, Loft Bar 7.30pm – 11.00pm FRESHAIR RADIO

FreshAir’s annual mega pub quiz returns! Show off your knowledge in Edinburgh’s student radio station’s famous quiz. FREE EVENT

A certified First Aid course which teaches the basics to provide lifesaving and effective treatment in the event of an accident. Useful skills to know and also looks great on the CV.

Evening Folk Music Session

FREE EVENT

Tunes, craic and banter. An evening, informal session. Bring along instruments, singing voices or just have a listen.

FilmSoc Screening: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Teviot, Study 7.30pm – 9.30pm FILM SOCIETY

Pleasance, 48a 7.30pm – 12.00am FOLK SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

Edinburgh Revue’s Showcase in conjunction with Grassroots Comedy Pleasance, Cabaret Bar 8.00pm – 10.30pm EDINBURGH REVUE AND EUSA

Prepare to laugh your Freshers socks off as The Edinburgh Revue presents the best of their 2015 Fringe runs. The evening will be a mixture of stand-up and sketch comedy, expertly performed to you by our comedy elite. The Revue will be teaming up with our weekly comedy night, Grassroots, to bring you the best in the biz. FREE EVENT

SEPTEMBER

FREE EVENT

representative Marco Biagi, MSP for Edinburgh Central will be joining us for a chat and Q&A. Find out more about the society and how you can get active with us.

TUESDAY

Meet your language partner at one of EUSA’s famous Speed Lingua events! Part of the popular Tandem Language Programme, Speed Lingua is a new take on traditional speed-dating. It is a sociable way to meet new people from all over the world.

Slovak and Czech Pub Crawl

Set in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas begins his epic franchise with a galaxy-wide struggle between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. Guaranteed entertainment for all with its spaceships, sassy characters and fight scenes.

Meeting Point D 8.00pm – 11.00pm

FREE EVENT

SLOVAK AND CZECH SOCIETY

Come to crawl some pubs Slovak and Czech style! We will show you where to get the best Slovak and Czech beer in Edinburgh and which Scottish ales are worth a try.

Pleasance, Theatre 8.00pm – 10.00pm EUSA

Meet the Brewer

TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER

Teviot, Lounge Bar 8.00pm – 9.30pm Ireland’s top comedy hip hop improv team, Abandoman, bring their epic hit show to the Pleasance. Using their trademark blend of audience interaction and razor-sharp improvisation, Abandoman will take you on a magical journey, transforming the audience’s likes, loathes and daydreams into hit songs and captivating tales. Having supported Ed Sheeran, won multiple awards, and performed at more festivals than you can shake a stick at, the hilarious, lightning speed, freestyle songs that Abandoman create on the spot have to be seen to be believed. Having been described as “Flight of the Conchords meets 8 Mile” this in-demand show is utter genius. You won’t want to miss this one. FREE EVENT

EUSA

Delve into the wonderful world of beer. Enjoy some tasty brews from one of our favourite Scottish brewers while the brewer tells you about the madness in the method. FREE EVENT

YOUNG

FATHERS

Potterrow 8.00pm – 1.00am EUSA

Arrive early to avoid disappointment. FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £10

Supporting tonight are CARBS. Brainchild of electro genius brothers Jonnie Common and Jamie Scott (Conquering Animal Sound) – CARBS are basically the future. Think The Beastie Boys, signed to Anticon. Think lyrics discussing the merits of FIFA 95 versus FIFA 98. Think you’re going to have the best night ever, and you will. We promise you.

SEPTEMBER

NERS 2014 N I W E IZ R P Y R U MERC

In short, YOUNG FATHERS are brilliant. This is possibly your only chance to catch them without forking out £18 for a ticket, so our advice is to TAKE IT.

TUESDAY

One of Edinburgh’s big success stories – YOUNG FATHERS proudly brought home the Mercury Prize in 2014 for their album – Dead, beating considerably more famous bands to the title but absolutely deserved. Their 2015 album ‘White Men Are Black Men Too’ is a brilliant follow up and could easily be defined as lo-fi, R&B, hip hop – but they don’t completely fit into any box with their wide-spanning spread of alternative rap, indie pop, reggaeton, and electronic music.

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Pub Quiz

THE MATURE CHEESE

Teviot, Dining Room 9.00pm – 11.00pm

Teviot, Debating Hall 9.00pm – 3.00am

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

EUSA

Come and join the CU as we kick off our evening events with a classic pub quiz! Everyone is welcome. It would be great to see you there! FREE EVENT

TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER

Over 21s only. FREE EVENT

Live Music in the Lounge Teviot, Lounge Bar 10.00pm – 12.00am EUSA

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.

Who’s Afraid of the Comedy Woolf? Bedlam Theatre 9.30pm – 12.00am BEDLAM

Indulge in an evening of comedy, cabaret and exorbitant fun ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’. With stand up acts and various entertainment, it’s sure to be a night of theatrical revelry! CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Cultural Capital Teviot, Underground 11.00pm – 3.00am INDIE SOC

Indie Soc’s legendary Cultural Capital returns for Freshers’! Head down to the Underground from 11pm to experience an eclectic mix of indie pop, rock-n-roll, punk rock and hip-hop. FREE EVENT

WEDNESDAY

Poster Sale Teviot, Underground 9.00am – 5.00pm EUSA

Here’s another chance to cover your new walls with your favourite bands, heart throbs, movie quotes or landscapes. You won’t find a bigger selection in Edinburgh.

Judy’s Vintage Fair Teviot, Debating Hall 10.30am – 3.30pm

SEPTEMBER

FREE EVENT

Edinburgh’s favourite vintage fair, Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair, is popping in for Freshers’ Week. Featuring 20+ stalls of vintage fashion and accessories from the 1920s to the 1980s, traders will be showcasing some of the new season stock with extra special discounts for you.

WEDNESDAY

EUSA

FREE EVENT

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SEPTEMBER

S E I T I V I T AC FAIR

Pleasance 11.00am – 4.00pm EUSA

Maybe you want to learn how to salsa dance, campaign about something you care about, or be supported in making your own short film? 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’ll be loads going on – now’s your chance to get involved!

WEDNESDAY

The University of Edinburgh has over 240 amazing and incredible societies and hundreds of volunteering opportunities! The Activities Fair is your chance to meet a whole bunch of people running societies and volunteering groups who can’t wait to tell you what they have planned for the year ahead. There will also be an opportunity in the Pleasance Courtyard to come and find out what EUSA is all about. We’ll be showcasing some of the events our students love, running mini food and drink stalls, teaching groups of you how to maintain a healthy diet on a budget and will have loads of jobs up for grabs – amongst loads of other things we can help you with whilst at University. There will be loads of prizes up for grabs, including an iPad! This fair always has a brilliant festival feel to it, with music, smiles and lots of hustle and bustle! You can expect to find society members eager to tell you anything and everything you want to find out about their society. Don’t forget to pop next door to the Sports Fair to see what our Edinburgh University Sports Union has to offer. Come along and make sure to sign up to fill your time at University with great friends, fantastic events, and brilliant memories! FREE EVENT

EUSA AND DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Interested in sustainability and social responsibility at the University? We’ve got a marquee dedicated to just that. We’ll be sharing information, events and opportunities for you to get involved PLUS jump on one of our bikes and make your very own cycle-powered smoothie! What a delicious idea. FREE EVENT

Scavenger Hunt Meeting Point D 12.00pm – 4.00pm

Bedlam Theatre 1.00pm – 2.00pm BEDLAM

Guided tour around the oldest student-run theatre in Britain!

FREE EVENT

CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Welcome to People and Planet: Activism Workshop

Cocktails and Cupcakes

Auditions Workshop

Potterrow Chaplaincy, Room 2 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Teviot, New Amphion 3.00pm – 4.30pm

Bedlam Theatre 2.00pm – 3.00pm BEDLAM

Come along to the EUTC’s Auditions Workshop. Meet a range of Directors, some of whom will be casting their upcoming shows and ask them questions about the whole audition process! CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY VENTURE

Race against the clock (and other teams) to find various items and complete crazy challenges around your new university, run by your friendly local children’s charity. Come alone or as part of a team, everyone welcome.

thinking and pure persuasion through fun games and activities. All are welcome, from experienced debaters to complete beginners.

Speech and Debate Workshop Teviot, Dining Room 2.00pm – 3.30pm DEBATES UNION

A friendly and fun introduction to the world of debating, and a taster session for our weekly workshops. Practice public speaking, critical

PEOPLE AND PLANET

Come along for an introduction to P&P’s ongoing campaign to get Edinburgh Uni to stop investing in fossil fuels, and an introduction into what activism for social and environmental justice on campus can look like. FREE EVENT

Cultural Fair Potterrow, Venue 2.00pm – 5.00pm

EUSA

Relax with this chilled out, tutored session with our very own Izzy (who makes cupcakes), where both cocktails are made and enjoyed and cupcakes are both decorated and scoffed. FREE EVENT

Stage Management Workshop

AFRICAN CARIBBEAN SOCIETY

Bedlam Theatre 3.00pm – 4.30pm

The cultural show exhibits arts, talents, fashion, music and food which originate or are influenced by African and Caribbean culture. A great chance to experience Africa and the Caribbean without the pricy flight ticket!

Want to get involved in theatre, but not sure where you’d fit in? Want to help a play come to life, without acting, teching, or directing? Come learn about the role at the centre of a production team.

FREE EVENT

SEPTEMBER

Teviot, Garden 11.00am – 5.00pm

Bedlam Theatre Tour

WEDNESDAY

Social Responsibility and Sustainability Marquee

BEDLAM

CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

West Coast Swing

Living at Home Students Meet Up

Teviot, Study 4.30pm – 6.00pm

WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER

WEST COAST SWING DANCE SOCIETY

West Coast Swing is a fun, partner dance which can be danced to any music, anywhere. Come and learn the basics and perfect your technique with some social dancing following the workshop. No partner required, no experience necessary. FREE EVENT

Buddies Meet and Greet Teviot, Debating Hall 5.00pm – 7.00pm EUSA

Buddies Meet and Greet is an event for new exchange students who have signed up for the Edinburgh Buddies program. Come and meet others from your buddy group! FREE EVENT

Teviot, Writing Room 7.00pm – 8.00pm EUSA

MedRAG Film Night George Square Lecture Theatre 6.00pm – 8.30pm MEDRAG

Come along to our meet up before heading out and you’ll have people to dance and chat with in no time.

Get a flavour of MedRAG’s prestigious film nights, with the first of our World Film series!

FREE EVENT

Bedlam Theatre 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Psychology Society Pub Crawl Teviot, Lounge Bar 7.00pm – 12.00am PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY

Join PsychSoc at our first social of the year! We are starting at 7pm in the Lounge Bar in Teviot. Free for both members and nonmembers. Check our Facebook (psychsoc.ed) and Twitter (@psych_soc) for updates. FREE EVENT

Lots of you will not be living in University accommodation when you start. Don’t be put off coming to the night time events because you don’t have an accommodation block to walk with!

Speak BEDLAM

Originally Bedlam, Originally Spoken. Come and see a series of monologues written by one of Bedlam’s own playwrights and performed by an extremely talented cast. Prime EUTC viewing! CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Bike-powered Film Screening: Chasing Ice Teviot, Garden 7.00pm – 9.00pm EUSA

Join us for a cycle-powered screening of breath-taking documentary ‘Chasing Ice’! Jump on a bike and pedal to keep up with the journey of photographer James Balog, as he documents climate change in the Arctic in this Emmy award-winning feature. FREE EVENT

Debates Union Crawl Teviot, Loft Bar 7.30pm – 8.30pm DEBATES UNION

An evening of drinks and challenges, designed for Freshers to get to know each other and existing Debates Union members. Starting in Teviot, throughout the night we will introduce you to some of Edinburgh’s most popular student pubs and bars. FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH LABOUR STUDENTS

Join the women of Edinburgh Labour Students and get to know some other like-minded women! As well as saying “hi” we’ll have an informal introduction to women’s liberation and feminism - what do these mean to us today? FREE EVENT

Film Screening: Gattaca with SynBio Soc Teviot, Study 8.00pm – 9.30pm SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY SOCIETY

To explore the possibilities of the integration of genomic technology and society, SynBio will be showing the Oscar nominated film Gattaca, followed by a brief introduction to the society and a trip to the pub.

“All the world’s a stage”, and tonight Edinburgh’s pubs are full of its players, techies, crew and singers. Join reps from all 11 of our theatre societies, as we traverse our favourite pubs. Meet outside Bedlam Theatre, 8pm. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Alternative Crawl Meeting Point D 8.00pm – 11.00pm FRIENDS OF MSF EDINBURGH

Let Friends of MSF take you on a tour through some of our favourite alternative pubs around the city. Come get to know the society and find out what ‘humanitarian drinking’ entails. FREE EVENT

Bedlam Theatre 8.00pm – 11.00pm BEDLAM

Pleasance, Theatre 8.00pm – 9.30pm EUSA

Ever fancied being hypnotised? Well here’s your chance. You might find that you become best friends with Bruno Mars or Rihanna, get transported to sunbathe on a beach in Thailand or find yourself racing horses – pop down to the Pleasance Theatre and who knows where you will end up! FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £10

FREE EVENT

Theatre Societies Crawl

Hypnotist

Wine and Food Matching Teviot, New Amphion 8.00pm – 10.00pm EUSA

SEPTEMBER

Teviot, Dining Room 7.30pm – 9.00pm

WEDNESDAY

Ladies in Red

Whether you are a complete beginner or have been dabbling with this subject for a while, we will provide you with plenty of opportunities to tantalise your taste buds and challenge your senses. FREE EVENT

Postgrad and Mature Students’ Ceilidh

Live Music in the Lounge

Potterrow 8.00pm – 12.00am

Teviot, Lounge Bar 8.00pm – 12.00am

EUSA

A traditional Scottish ceilidh in the one and only Potterrow.

The Lounge Bar is a great place to meet friends, enjoy some music, and perhaps even try our fabulous range of local Scottish ales.

WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER

This event is for postgraduate and mature students only. There are plenty of other ceilidh opportunities for the rest of you! FREE EVENT

Edinburgh by Night with the History Society Meeting Point C 8.00pm – 11.00pm HISTORY SOCIETY

Join the History Society as we take you around Edinburgh’s finest and most historic pubs and bars! Our very experienced (!) committee will show you all the finest places to go for a “bevvy” and enjoy some traditional Scottish culture. FREE EVENT

We have live music on in the Lounge Bar every day this week, whether it’s our house jazz band or beautiful folk music. We are certain this is a bar you’ll have an instant love for, which will last your whole university life. FREE EVENT

Freshers’ Fiesta Teviot, Debating Hall 8.00pm – 3.00am SALSA SOCIETY

Never been to a Latin party before? You won’t regret coming to ours! We always know how to bring it to the floor! FREE EVENT

EconSoc Crawl Teviot, Lounge Bar 8.30pm – 11.00pm ECONOMICS SOCIETY

Join the Economics Society on a Pub Crawl! We’ll be roaming around Edinburgh to some of the best pubs the city has to offer. We’ll have some games to mix things up a bit. FREE EVENT

The Improverts Tech Workshop Bedlam Theatre 9.00pm – 10.30pm BEDLAM

Do you like loud noises, bright lights and epic music? Want to try your hand at creating this in a theatre? Then come along to the The Improverts tech workshop and get your first taste of Bedlam’s awesome tech team. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Freshers’ Rehearsal and After-Party Teviot, Loft Bar 9.30pm – 1.00am WIND BAND

Join EUWB for a Freshers’ Week rehearsal in the Reid Hall at 7pm. We’ll play through some of our favourite pieces, then continue to Teviot where you can meet other Freshers and current members, and see what we’re about. FREE EVENT

The Improverts Bedlam Theatre 10.30pm – 11.30pm BEDLAM

Want to watch unique, fast paced and hilarious comedy? Then come along to The Improverts! We are an improvised comedy troupe who play various games based entirely on your suggestions and where your weird ideas will become sidesplitting reality. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Supporting GBenga is Glasgow based Shaka Loves You. Scotland’s bad boy AV funkers Shaka Loves You boast a full audio-visual show with live percussion. Effortlessly fusing elements of funk, soul, disco and hip-hop with custom visuals through Serato Video, Shaka create a party-rocking live show.

SEPTEMBER

Starting in a bedroom on an old computer, Metronomy have grown to massive popularity having sold out the Albert Hall and completed tours of Europe and North America. Fusing modern electronics with vintage recording techniques, Metronomy released the brilliant ‘Love Letters’ in 2014. Tonight Metronomy’s own GBenga will be raising the roof in the underground.

EUSA

WEDNESDAY

METRONOMY DJ SET

Teviot, Underground 10.00pm – 3.00am

Get in early to avoid disappointment. FREE EVENT

THURSDAY

The deadline for the Freshers’ Week Mixed Open Badminton and Squash Tournaments 2015 Sign Up is today at 6pm! See Saturday 19th for more information.

Poster Sale Teviot, Underground 9.00am – 5.00pm EUSA

SEPTEMBER

Here’s another chance to cover your new walls with your favourite bands, heart throbs, movie quotes or landscapes. You won’t find a bigger selection in Edinburgh. FREE EVENT

THURSDAY

Freshers’ Week Treks Swanston Farm, EH10 7DS 10.00am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY EXMOOR PONY TREKKING SOCIETY

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Social Responsibility and Sustainability Marquee Teviot, Garden, 11.00am – 5.00pm EUSA AND DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Freshers’ Freeshop Potterrow, Venue 12.00pm – 4.00pm SHRUB CO-OPERATIVE

Did you know that the University of Edinburgh has its own herd of Exmoor Ponies? Get some fresh air during your Freshers’ week and come on one of our treks in the beautiful Pentland Hills with great views over the city. Special price of £15. Book your trek at the Activities Fair.

Seventh annual Freshers’ Freeshop at Potterrow: get your hands on tons of stuff, donated by last year’s students, and now FREE for you! Get kitchen gear, stationery, clothes, books, furniture and so much more. More free stuff at the SHRUB Co-op, 13 Guthrie St. open Tues-Thurs!

£15 PER TREK £5 DEPOSIT ON BOOKING

FREE EVENT

Don’t forget to come and find out what EUSA is all about. We’ll be showcasing some of the events our students love, running mini food and drink stalls, teaching groups of you how to maintain a healthy diet on a budget and will have loads of jobs up for grabs – amongst loads of other things we can help you with at your time at University. There may also be an iPad up for grabs.

AC T IVI T IE S FAIR

This fair always has a brilliant festival feel to it, with music, smiles and lots of hustle and bustle! You can expect to find society members eager to tell you anything and everything you want to find out about their society. Don’t forget to pop next door to the Sports Centre to see what our Sports Teams have to offer. Come along and make sure to sign up to fill your time at University with great friends, fantastic events, and brilliant memories! FREE EVENT

Eric’s Comedy Workshop

Spanish Society’s Tour of Edinburgh

Teviot, Debating Hall 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Bedlam Theatre 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Meeting Point C 1.00pm – 3.00pm

MODERN DANCE SOCIETY

BEDLAM

SPANISH SOCIETY

Classes in six styles, competitions and socials galore - shimmy over to EUMDS! This taster will give a snapshot of our society and the chance to learn a fun routine with moves to whip out at our social in the evening!

Join Eric Geistfield for an improvised comedy workshop. A member of the famed Spontaneous Sherlock improvgroup Eric will have you laughing and getting laughs in no time.

Explore Edinburgh’s past with the Spanish Society! Our English and Spanish-speaking tour guides will show you the best of Edinburgh’s history, cafes, and pubs, and prove that Edinburgh is one of the coolest cities in Britain.

CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Record Store Crawl Meeting Point D 1.00pm – 5.00pm INDIESOC

Indie Soc’s annual Freshers record store crawl is back for another year; join us on an odyssey through Edinburgh’s multiple independent music stores, and see a lot of the city in the process! FREE EVENT

EUCSSA Freshers’ Welcome Event

Modern Dance Taster Session

FREE EVENT

EUSA

SEPTEMBER

If the fun yesterday just wasn’t enough for you, we’re giving you another opportunity to join as many super societies as possible and get stuck into volunteering too!

Pleasance 11.00am – 4.00pm

50 George Square Lecture Theatre 1.30pm – 4.30pm

THURSDAY

The second day of the biggest and best Activities Fair around.

CHINESE STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION

Fresher’s Welcome event offers a great opportunity for all new Chinese students to meet new friends learn more from current students about the upcoming academic and social life in Edinburgh. FREE EVENT

FREE EVENT

EUACS Meet and Greet Teviot, Dining Room 2.00pm – 6.00pm

SEPTEMBER

AFRICAN CARIBBEAN SOCIETY

A meet and greet of African Caribbean Society members and committee members. There’s great food, great music and great people. Join us in Teviot, Dining Room for an event not to be missed! FREE EVENT

Intro to Tech Workshop BEDLAM

THURSDAY

FREE EVENT

Ice Cream Meet and Greet Teviot, Debating Hall 3.30pm – 5.00pm SAVE THE CHILDREN SOCIETY

Bedlam Theatre 3.00pm – 4.00pm Ever wanted to know how to make the sound of a New York traffic jam resonate through the auditorium of an old church in Scotland? Yes! No? Either way come along to Bedlam for an hour of promised ‘techie’ fun. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Slovak and Czech Grill and Frisbee Party Meeting Point D 3.00pm – 5.00pm SLOVAK AND CZECH SOCIETY

Come to taste some typical grilled Slovak and Czech food with us. Meet us in Meadows to get to know our community, play some Frisbee with us, grab a bite of awesome Czechoslovak grilled food and meet new people.

Come and grab some FREE ice cream (a selection of flavours will be provided) and meet the team of Edinburgh University’s Save the Children Society, where a brief chat about the charity will follow. FREE EVENT

Students and their Dependents Potterrow, Chaplaincy 4.00pm – 6.00pm INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

This is a chance for all international students and their dependants to meet their peers, enjoy a cup of coffee in a friendly environment and find out what support is available at the University and beyond. Please

Film Screening: ‘The Yes Men are Revolting’ Teviot, Study 4.00pm – 6.30pm PEOPLE AND PLANET

Armed with nothing but thrift-store suits and a lack of shame, these iconoclastic revolutionaries lie their way into business events and government functions to expose the dangers of letting greed run our world. FREE EVENT

Learn to Knit Teviot, Loft Bar 5.00pm – 7.00pm KNITSOC

Fancy trying a new skill? Come learn to knit! Workshop where instructors from the society teach you the basic techniques. Wool and needles supplied. Beginners and experienced knitters welcome! FREE EVENT

Argentine Tango Taster Class Potterrow, Venue 5.00pm – 7.00pm TANGO SOCIETY

Argentine tango, a sophisticated and sensual improvised social dance with a rich musical heritage. Come along to our taster class: no dancing experience, partner or dancing shoes required. It is all about feeling good and having fun! FREE EVENT

Pool Competition Teviot, Pool Room 5.00pm – 8.00pm EUSA

Open to all, a simple knockout competition. Launches in Freshers’ and runs for the whole semester. The more your play, the more chance you have of getting to the finals. Prizes each week. FREE EVENT

Savoy Opera Group Auditions Pleasance, 48a 5.00pm – 11.00pm SAVOY OPERA GROUP

The oldest musical theatre society

Shakespeare Workshop Bedlam Theatre 5.30pm – 6.30pm BEDLAM

Come along and discover how you can get involved in one of Edinburgh University’s newest and most exciting theatre societies. Whether you’re acquainted with the Bard or not, join in and have a blast. Everyone is invited, from novices to experts! CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

EUDU Public Debate Teviot, Debating Hall 5.30pm – 7.00pm DEBATES UNION

A great opportunity to see Scotland’s best competitive debaters in action. EUDU members will debate a controversial and engaging motion, demonstrating their public

FREE EVENT

Chamber Choir Auditions Alison House, Room B2.01 6.00pm – 9.00pm CHAMBER CHOIR

Your chance to be part of the Edinburgh University Chamber Choir this year – email or Facebook us, or come see us at the Activities’ Fair for more information and to sign up! FREE EVENT

EUMS Freshers’ Week Scratch Rehearsal and Social Reid Concert Hall 6.30pm – 8.30pm MUSIC SOCIETY

Join members of Edinburgh University Music Society for our annual Freshers’ Week Scratch Rehearsal followed by a social. Bring along your instruments and your best singing voices and get a feel of the oldest student-run music society in Scotland!

Shakespeare’s Monologues Bedlam Theatre 7.00pm – 8.00pm BEDLAM

Allow some of Edinburgh University’s resident acting talent to regale you with a selection of the Bard’s most interesting monologues. From the renowned to the obscure, the tragic to the hilarious, there’s bound to be something for everyone! CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Living at Home Students Meet Up Teviot, Writing Room 7.00pm – 8.00pm EUSA

Lots of you will not be living in University accommodation when you start. Don’t be put off coming to the night time events because you don’t have an accommodation block to walk with!

Desi Dhamaal Teviot, Dining Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm PAKISTAN SOCIETY

PAKSOC presents Desi Dhamaal (Mehndi Ceremony) to express how a traditional wedding is practiced in Pakistan. If you want to explore a different culture, which consists of traditional dresses, desi dances and spicy food, this is the event for you. TICKETS AVAILABLE ON DOOR

Pizza and Politics with the Liberal Democrats

SEPTEMBER

FREE EVENT

speaking and analytical skills. Audience members get to grill them at the end with their own arguments!

Teviot, Balcony Room 7.00pm – 8.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY LIBERAL DEMOCRATS

Come and join the Liberal Democrats on campus for some free pizza and relaxed political chat. We may have a Liberal Democrat Peer to join us. All students welcome, whether Liberal Democrats or not.

THURSDAY

at Edinburgh, with over 50 years of experience, know how to put on a good show! Come and audition, no experience necessary! For details please email auditions@eusog. org or visit our Facebook page.

FREE EVENT

Come along to our meet up before heading out and you’ll have people to dance and chat with in no time. FREE EVENT

FREE EVENT

LangSoc Meet and Greet Teviot, Middle Reading Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm

SEPTEMBER

LINGUISTICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE SOCIETY

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

Freshercon

THURSDAY

Pleasance, Highland Room 7.00pm – 11.00pm SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY SOCIETY

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

Buchanan Institute Crawl Teviot, Lounge Bar 7.30pm – 10.30pm THE BUCHANAN INSTITUTE

Crawl to introduce the inner workings of the Buchanan Institute. Join Scotland’s only student-led Think Tank for a fun filled night. Meet the team while hitting up three pubs featuring the three stages of Buchanan and a final event for your enjoyment! FREE EVENT

Open Mic Night Teviot, Loft Bar 7.30pm – 10.00pm PUBLISHED

PublishED will be hosting another fabulous open mic night! It’s our first one this year and the stage is filled with various events – from acoustic guitars to poetry. We have both seasoned performers and newcomers taking the stage – everyone welcome! FREE EVENT

opportunity to get up on stage and wax lyrical about whatever it is you are passionate about. There are fortnightly themes, but this one is just for you Freshers. FREE EVENT

Film Soc Quiz Teviot, Study 7.30pm – 9.30pm FILM SOCIETY

Come and put your film knowledge to the test at the Film Soc quiz. With questions on all aspects of film this is a great opportunity to meet fellow film lovers! FREE EVENT

GameSoc Freshers’ Crawl Meet at Meeting Point D 8.00pm – 12.00am GAMING SOCIETY

SOAPBOX Pleasance, Cabaret Bar 7.30pm – 10.30pm EUSA

Every fortnight we host the fantastic SOAPBOX in the Pleasance Cabaret Bar. Literary genius spilling out from award winning hosts and your

Join GameSoc for a merry pub crawl where you will be able to meet members of our committee, talk about video games, learn more about the University and most importantly, have fun! FREE EVENT

Edinburgh Revue Freshers’ Meet Up and Crawl Teviot, Sports Bar 8.00pm – 12.00am EDINBURGH REVUE

Join the Edinburgh Revue for our first meet up of semester. Find us in Teviot Sports Bar before heading out for a few drinks in some of our regular haunts. FREE EVENT

Gin! Meet the Distiller Teviot, New Amphion 8.00pm – 10.00pm EUSA

Taste the Evolution of Gin. Learn about the distilling process and the alchemy behind the unique tastes of gin. FREE EVENT

MathSoc Crawl Teviot, Sports Bar 8.00pm – 11.00pm MATHS SOCIETY

Come and join MathSoc on one of our legendary pub crawls as we gallivant through the city

Live Music in the Lounge

FREE EVENT

Teviot, Lounge Bar 8.00pm – 12.00am

Bedlam Theatre 8.00pm – 12.00am BEDLAM

Questions brought to you in the Bedlam auditorium. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

New Scotland and Folk Soc Freshers’ Ceilidh Teviot, Debating Hall 8.00pm – 12.30am NEW SCOTLAND COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY AND FOLK SOC

Wondering what a ceilidh is and how you pronounce it? Join New Scotland Country Dance Society and Folk Soc for the annual Freshers’ ceilidh! Everyone welcome, no experience necessary. Probably the most fun you can have with your clothes on. FREE EVENT

M O R F S J D MARS

FREE EVENT

Untapped Talent Freshers’ gig in conjunction with Student Band Night Teviot, Underground 9.00pm – 12.00am UNTAPPED TALENT AND EUSA

Potterrow 9.00pm – 3.00am EUSA

The biggest names in Mashup. With videos getting over 20 million views, and a Las Vegas residency under their belts, DJs from Mars are ready to raise the roof in Potterrow.

Untapped Talent is the society for musicians, run by musicians! We invite you to our first gig of the semester! Five acts! Four great hours of music! All are welcome!

You do not want to miss this. Bring your party pants.

FREE EVENT

NO WRISTBAND: £10

THURSDAY

Pub Quiz

EUSA

SEPTEMBER

visiting various pubs as we go! This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow first years in a social and friendly environment.

FREE WITH WRISTBAND

FRIDAY

Poster Sale Potterrow, Venue 9.00am – 5.00pm EUSA

Here’s another chance to cover your new walls with your favourite bands, heart throbs, movie quotes or landscapes. You won’t find a bigger selection in Edinburgh. FREE EVENT

SEPTEMBER

Chamber Choir Auditions Alison House, Room B2.01 9.00am – 5.00pm CHAMBER CHOIR

Your chance to be part of the Edinburgh University Chamber Choir this year.

FRIDAY

FREE EVENT

Postgraduate Research Welcome Event Michael Swann Building, Swann Lecture Theatre, King’s Buildings 9.15am – 12.00pm UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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This is the University’s formal Welcome for all Postgraduate Research students. This includes hearing from and talking to

different services, networking with fellow students and hearing about the different opportunities available to you. This event is ticketed. Tickets are available online on the University’s ‘New Students’ webpage. FREE EVENT

Freshers’ Week Treks Swanston Farm, EH10 7DS 10.00am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY EXMOOR PONY TREKKING SOCIETY

Did you know that University of Edinburgh has its own herd of Exmoor Ponies? Get some fresh air during your Freshers’ Week and come on one of our treks in the beautiful Pentland Hills with great views over the city. Special price of £15. Book your trek at the Activities Fair. £15 PER TREK £5 DEPOSIT ON BOOKING

MedRAG Coffee Raid Meeting Point D 10.00am – 2.00pm MEDRAG

Post night out coffee crawl! Get a feel for Edinburgh’s best coffee with the MedRAG committee’s

Footlights Auditions Pleasance, Highland Room 11.00am – 11.00pm FOOTLIGHTS

Come along to the auditions for Edinburgh University Footlights’ 2016 production! Our show offers a six month long rehearsal process from September to show week in February. We put on the biggest scale production at the University – don’t miss out! FREE EVENT

Bhangra and Bollywood Taster Teviot, Debating Hall 12.00pm – 1.30pm EDINBURGH BHANGRA CREW

A free Bhangra and Bollywood dance taster class featuring some moves of these vibrant, energetic Indian dances, danced to infectious dhol drum beats you can’t help but shake those shoulders to. No previous experience necessary and all are welcome! FREE EVENT

Meeting Point D 12.00pm – 2.00pm MENTAL WEALTH AND WELLBEING SOCIETY

Come and join us for a fun day out in Edinburgh! Get to know the city, meet new people and WellSoc. Prizes for the winners, followed by a picnic in the Meadows. £3 ENTRY

Postgraduate Taught Welcome Event Michael Swann Building, Swann Lecture Theatre, King’s Buildings 12.30pm – 2.45pm and 2.45pm – 5.00pm UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This is the University’s formal Welcome for all Postgraduate Taught students. This includes hearing from and talking to, different services, networking with fellow students and hearing about the different opportunities available to you. Tickets are available online on the University’s ‘New Students’ webpage. FREE EVENT

EUWB Freshers’ BBQ Meeting Point D 1.00pm – 3.00pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY WIND BAND

Meet up with EUWB for a lunchtime BBQ. All food provided. Just for Freshers so no scary old banders! Come along even if you weren’t at the rehearsal. FREE EVENT

Bedlam Theatre Tour Bedlam Theatre 1.00pm – 2.00pm BEDLAM

Guided tour around the oldest student-run theatre in Britain! CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Footlights Freshers’ Workshop Pleasance, Highland Room 1.00pm – 3.00pm FOOTLIGHTS

Are you interested in musical theatre? Always wanted to perform? Come along to Pleasance where Edinburgh University Footlights will take you through singing, dancing and acting workshops to give you

an idea what skills and fun the society offers! FREE EVENT

PG Tips Teviot, Dining Room 1.30pm – 2.30pm EUSA AND SOCIETEA

Enjoy some tea with the SocieTEA and EUSA. Lots of information is given to you in Freshers’ Week and this is your chance to come along and relax with a cuppa, ask any questions, and meet other postgrads. There’s no such thing as a stupid question in this room!

SEPTEMBER

FREE EVENT

Get to Know Edinburgh with WellSoc

FREE EVENT

Freshers’ Food Festival Potterrow, Dome 2.00pm – 5.00pm EU DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY AND SUSTAINABILITY

FRIDAY

coffee experts. Meet fellow coffee enthusiasts all while raising money for charity!

This year you’re in for a gastronomic treat. Join us for an afternoon of delicious food and great live music, showcasing Edinburgh’s finest sustainable food businesses, food-loving societies and organisations! We hope you’re hungry. FREE EVENT

Ballroom Taster Session Teviot, Debating Hall 2.00pm – 3.00pm BALLROOM DANCE SOCIETY

FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER

If you have never tried Ballroom Dancing before, now is your chance! EUBDS is hosting a taster session to give people a taste of Ballroom Dancing classes. Come along and learn to dance!

FREE EVENT

Gaelic Taster Session Teviot, Debating Hall 2.00pm – 4.00pm AN COMANN CEILTEACH

Theatre Paradok Workshop Bedlam Theatre 2.00pm – 5.00pm THEATRE PARADOK

Come and get to know Theatre Paradok. We are imaginative and like to push the limits of what is possible for performance, always valuing verve and charisma. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Teviot, Loft Bar 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Interested in Gaelic culture, music and language? Come along to the Highland Society’s taster session where you can learn a few phrases, listen to Gaelic singers and storytellers. The event will be bilingual and accessible to all levels. Failte romhaibh!

CIVIL ENGINEERING SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

Pleasance, 48a 2.30pm – 4.30pm

History Society Goes to Edinburgh Castle

ARABIC BELLYDANCE SOCIETY

FREE EVENT

Bridge Building Competition

Build bridges by building bridges! Meet your future course mates, older students and other bridge appreciators. Compete against lecturers and build the strongest bridge. K’nex provided. FREE EVENT

Looking for Life Beyond Earth Pleasance, Cabaret Bar 2.00pm – 4.00pm ASTROBIOLOGY SOC

A professional astrobiologist will give an introduction on how we

approach searching for life beyond Earth, and describe how their own research fits in to this exciting human project.

Meeting Point D 2.00pm – 4.00pm HISTORY SOCIETY

Join the History Society as they take you around Edinburgh’s most famous historical landmark: its castle! Go on a guided tour, or walk around at your own pace. You must be a member in order to come along. To join, find us at the Activities Fair. FREE EVENT

Let’s Shimmy and Shake: Free Belly Dance Taster Class

Ever desired to communicate with your more graceful and alluring side? Want to learn how to shimmy and shake like Shakira? Come join the Arabic Belly dance society and learn how! A free taster class with professional belly dance teacher Moyra Banks. FREE EVENT

Edinburgh Revue Alternative Campus Tour Meeting Point D 2.30pm – 4.00pm THE EDINBURGH REVUE

Come on a journey with The Edinburgh Revue as we take you around campus and let you in on unknown secrets about the University’s most famed buildings. FREE EVENT

Human Rights Tour of Edinburgh Meeting Point D 3.00pm – 5.00pm AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

Hugely successful Human Rights Tour of historic Edinburgh! Discover the city sites from the perspective of a range of human rights issues. The perfect way to get involved with Amnesty International. The last stop is, of course, the pub! FREE EVENT

Teviot, Debating Hall 3.30pm – 5.00pm

Pleasance, 48a 5.00pm – 11.00pm

SWING DANCE SOCIETY

SAVOY OPERA GROUP

Two left feet or a dancing pro? Whichever you are, learn to swing with one of the University’s foremost dance societies. EUSDS’s lovely teachers give you the basics of lindy hop to get you swinging. No partner or experience required!

We are the oldest musical theatre society at Edinburgh, with over 50 years of experience we know how to put on a good show! Come and audition, no experience necessary! For details please email auditions@eusog.org or visit our Facebook page.

FREE EVENT

Crafting with Felt: Rollup Pencil Holder Teviot, Dining Room 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Polish Society Barbecue Meeting Point D 4.00pm – 6.00pm POLISH SOCIETY

As Freshers’ Week starts coming to a close, join the Polish Society for some hot food with friends in a relaxing setting with guitar, serious and silly conversations and fun games. FREE EVENT

CREATE SOCIETY

ESCA Happy Hour

Make your very own felt roll-up pencil case to hold all of that new stationery that you bought for starting university! No-sew, no experience required, just relaxing crafts with new friends that will help you get set for the semester.

Teviot, Loft Bar 4.30pm – 6.30pm

FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH STUDENTS CHARITIES APPEAL

We have a number of opportunities for volunteering throughout the year with our events including everything from hitch hikes to shark dives to marathons or even just pub quizzes! Come along to have a drink and find out more!

FREE EVENT

Film Screening: Access to the Danger Zone Film Screening Teviot, Study 5.00pm – 7.00pm FRIENDS OF MSF EDINBURGH

This documentary looks at the challenges of delivering humanitarian aid in armed conflicts, looking at Afghanistan, Somalia and eastern DRC. Interviews with MSF, Red Cross and UN give a harrowing but invaluable picture of our complex world now.

A Number Bedlam Theatre 5.30pm – 6.30pm BEDLAM

In a world where life and identity can be created and recreated “A Number” interrogates our sense of identity and family relationships as well as exploring the human implications of genetic science. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Literature Lovers Social

SEPTEMBER

Savoy Opera Group Auditions

Teviot, Balcony Room 6.00pm – 9.00pm PUBLISHED AND LITSOC

Love literature and the publishing world? Want to meet kindred spirits who care about books and writing? Come and meet up with LitSoc and PublishED for a friendly social where you can meet and greet and find out how to get involved in Edinburgh’s literature world!

FRIDAY

Taster Class and Tea Dance

FREE EVENT

Pörkölt Feast Pleasance, Pentland Room 6.30pm – 9.00pm HUNGARIAN SOCIETY

Indulge yourself with some Hungarian Pörkölt, a traditionally meaty stew. Revel in the gluttony and taste a new experience. Looking forward to seeing you!

SEPTEMBER

FREE EVENT

FRIDAY

FREE EVENT

Classic Candlewasters Bedlam Theatre 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Sorting Ceremony Teviot, Dining Room 7.00pm – 11.00pm HARRY POTTER SOCIETY

Ever wondered which Hogwarts house you belong to? Complete the Heads of Houses’ challenges then join your house for the Harry Potter Society’s start of term feast! Tickets are free for members and available from our Activities Fair stall. FREE EVENT

BEDLAM

Living at Home Students Meet Up Teviot, Writing Room 7.00pm – 8.00pm EUSA

Intro to the Newspaper Teviot, Loft Bar 7.00pm – 8.30pm STUDENT NEWSPAPER

The Student is the UK’s oldest

student newspaper, founded in 1887 by Robert Louis Stevenson. Come along and find out more about the paper, how to get involved, and meet the writers and editors!

Kick-starting Bedlam’s 35thanniversary celebrations, Candlewasters take a trip down memory lane, revisiting six of the company’s finest short scripts, written by the stars of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Let’s Paint the Town Red

Film Screening: 22 Jump Street Teviot, Study 7.30pm – 9.30pm FILMSOC

Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill team up to go undercover again in college to investigate “WHYPHY”, a crazy new drug taking over campus. Hilarious from start to finish, what better way to start your university life?

Meeting Point D 7.30pm – 12.00am

FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH LABOUR STUDENTS

Jazz Orchestra Freshers’ Gig

Edinburgh Labour Students will be going on their annual Freshers’ pub crawl! After the events in the week, it’s a night to meet up and get merry with those in the club. Let’s paint the town red! FREE EVENT

Pleasance, Cabaret Bar 7.30pm – 9.30pm EU JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Come and start your Friday night with a FREE special live

set from Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra! We’ll be playing everything from swing to soul and funk in a fantastic evening of big tunes. Come down and check out what we’re about if you fancy joining us this year! FREE EVENT

UNICEF Pub Quiz Teviot, Underground 7.30pm – 9.30pm UNICEF ON CAMPUS

Join us at our pub quiz to meet new people and get involved with all the FREE quizzy antics! Come along for a good laugh and a chance to prep those brains for university after a great Freshers’ Week. FREE EVENT

SEPTEMBER FRIDAY

Potterrow 8.00pm – 12.00am EUSA

Why should The Big Cheese have all the fun? We apply some Potterrow magic to your favourite ceilidh shindigs so grab your newly made dancing partners and head to The Row for a full night of spinning, giggling and jigging! FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £10

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Live Music in the Lounge

The Improverts

Teviot, Lounge Bar 8.00pm – 12.00am

Bedlam Theatre 10.30pm – 11.30pm

EUSA

BEDLAM

SEPTEMBER

CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

FRIDAY

FREE EVENT

EUMDS Social

Teviot, Loft Bar 8.30pm – 10.30pm MODERN DANCE SOC

Dig out your binoculars because tonight we are on a hunt for Wally. Armed with our red and white stripes and lens-less specs EUMDS are in search of a great night so come and mingle amidst our crowd. FREE EVENT

Mad Fat Dance Lab: Part 2 The Improverts Tech Workshop

Fresh Air’s Mega Headphone Disco

Bedlam Theatre 9.00pm – 10.30pm

Teviot, Debating Hall 9.00pm – 3.00am

BEDLAM

FRESH AIR

Come and hear DJs from your student radio station, Fresh Air, battle it out across two channels as you dance along with your headphones!

CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

FREE EVENT

Teviot, Underground 11.00pm – 3.00am DANCE MUSIC SOC

DMS is back with their highly successful Mad Fat Dance Lab from last year. Our excellent DJs will be in the lab all night long. FREE EVENT

Freshers’ Week Mixed Open Squash Tournament 2015

KB House, Badminton Hall 10.00am – 4.00pm

KB House, Squash Courts 10.00am – 4.00pm

EUSA

Mixed open badminton tournament for new students of all standards! All you need is your badminton kit – spare rackets will be available.

Mixed open squash tournament for new students of all standards! All you need is your squash kit – spare rackets will be available.

FREE EVENT

SATURDAY

Sign up at the Activities Office in Potterrow, any time during the week; the deadline for applications is 6pm on Thursday 17th September. We’ll confirm the playing times for all successful entrants at least 24 hours in advance of the tournament.

SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY

Freshers’ Week Mixed Open Badminton Tournament 2015

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EUYS Yoga Taster Day! Teviot, Debating Hall 10.00am – 3.00pm EUYS

SEPTEMBER

Want to give yoga a try? Come along to the EUYS taster day! A vibrant and exciting day of yoga. We are running six classes of varying style for you to choose from. The timetable for the day can be found here: www. facebook.com/EUYOGASOC FREE EVENT

Freshers’ Week Treks

SATURDAY

Swanston Farm, EH10 7DS 10.00am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY EXMOOR PONY TREKKING SOCIETY

Did you know that Edinburgh University has its own herd of Exmoor Ponies? Get some fresh air during your Freshers’ Week and come on one of our treks in the beautiful Pentland Hills with great views over the city. Special price of £15. Book your trek at the Activities Fair. £15 PER TREK £5 DEPOSIT ON BOOKING

Dirty Weekenders – Freshers’ Week Project

Mature and Part-Time Students Drop In

Art Soc Alternative Gallery Crawl

Meeting Point D 10.00am – 4.00pm

Potterrow, Chaplaincy 1.30pm – 5.00pm

Meeting Point D 2.00pm – 4.30pm

THE DIRTY WEEKENDERS

EUSA

ART SOC

Calling those who enjoy getting grubby and love the great outdoors. We’ll be heading to Holyrood Park to clear a firebreak in the gorse. Bring sturdy footwear and waterproofs (the rest is provided) and come along for a great day!

This mixer session is a great opportunity to meet other mature and part-time students, and find out answers to your burning questions. Children are welcome under adult supervision.

Join Art Soc as we take a leisurely stroll around Edinburgh; stopping in at our favourite independent and smaller galleries and getting acquainted with the city’s lively art scene.

FREE EVENT

Kubb in the Meadows

CHV Trip to Cramond Island

The Improverts Comedy Workshop Bedlam Theatre 12.00pm – 2.00pm BEDLAM

Interested in improvisation? Seen The Improverts show and fancied having a go yourself? Whatever the reason come along to play some of the games we perform with our lovely cast in our improvised comedy workshop. It’s friendly, funny and free! CHECK WWW.BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR ENTRY CHARGE

Meeting Point C 2.00pm – 4.00pm SCANDINAVIAN SOCIETY

Come along to the Meadows for a great game of Kubb! If you’re looking to relax and have some fun, please come along. It’s a great way to find out more about what we do in the Scandinavian Society! FREE EVENT

Pleasance Courtyard 2.00pm – 5.00pm CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY VENTURE

Unwind after a busy Freshers’ Week and escape the hustle and bustle of the city by visiting the picturesque Cramond Island with CHV, a local children’s charity. We’ll travel in our minibuses and venture to the pub for refreshment afterwards. FREE EVENT

HARRY POTTER SOCIETY

Join Edinburgh University’s very own Quidditch team! Learn the rules, dodge the bludgers, pass the quaffle, and try to catch the golden snitch! IQA Quidditch open to anyone who wants to give this wonderful sport a go (brooms provided). FREE EVENT

Female Voice Choir Taster Session Teviot, Study 2.00pm – 4.00pm FEMALE VOICE CHOIR

Love singing? Hate auditions? Then this is the choir for you! Come along to our FREE taster session to get an idea of what we’re all about and meet us in person! We look forward to meeting you! FREE EVENT

Pleasance, Highland Room 2.00pm – 5.00pm

Pleasance, 48a 2.30pm – 5.00pm

POLE DANCING SOCIETY

REVELATION ROCK-GOSPEL CHOIR SOCIETY

Want to get stronger, more flexible and have fun? Want to try one of the fastest growing fitness trends in the world? Come along to the Pole Dance Society’s taster and give it a go! Guys and girls welcome! FREE EVENT

Social Justice Corner Teviot, Dining Room 2.00pm – 5.00pm PEOPLE AND PLANET

Meet the social justice and activist societies of Edinburgh in this chilled out version of the Activities Fair! Find out how ‘you can be the change you want to see’. Tea, coffee and snacks provided. FREE EVENT

Open Auditions Bedlam Theatre 2.00pm – 6.00pm BEDLAM

The Freshers’ Rehearsal is a relaxed, informal and fun introduction to the choir. We’ll be playing some games, singing a few songs and getting to know each other over cake. Come along for a little taste of what we’re about! FREE EVENT

Taster Class and Tea Dance Teviot, Debating Hall 3.30pm – 5.00pm SWING DANCE SOCIETY

Savoy Opera Group Auditions Pleasance, 48a 6.00pm – 11.00pm SAVOY OPERA GROUP

We are the oldest musical theatre society in Edinburgh. With over 50 years of experience we know how to put on a good show! Come and audition, no experience necessary! For details please email auditions@eusog.org or visit our Facebook page. FREE EVENT

SEPTEMBER

Meeting at the Main Library 2.00pm – 5.00pm

RevRock-Gospel Choir Freshers’ Rehearsal

SATURDAY

Quidditch Open Day

Pole Dancing Taster Session

FREE EVENT

CHECK WWW. BEDLAMTHEATRE.CO.UK FOR MORE INFO FREE EVENT

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER

TEVIOT LOUNGE BAR

IT’S THE NIGHT YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! Teviot transforms into the fabulous Freshers’ Ball tonight as we celebrate your Freshers’ Week and your introduction to University life.

Teviot 8.00pm – 3.00am EUSA

ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £15

Tonight we host of live music in the shape of BRASS GUMBO, a musical melting pot of brass and percussion playing jazz and funk, followed by THE SHIVERIN’ SHEIKS whose ruthless panache will have you dancing for the duration of their set. This is all wrapped up by our house band THE UNREAL BOOK.

UNDERGROUND The underground turns into a true funk den tonight with amazing live music from 9.00pm by none other than the AKI REMALLY QUARTET followed by GLAMOUR AND THE BAYBES. If swirling organ solos, percussive horns and face melting guitar jams are your thing; you’ll want to join us for this!

Potterrow 9.00pm – 3.00am EUSA

FREE WITH WRISTBAND

The fabulous KILTER Ceilidh Band will be sending you whirling all the way through to 3.00am. Kilts at the ready!

THE BIG CHEESE feat

GREG JAMES

LIBRARY BAR

The Mighty BIG CHEESE - we salute you!

Your very own Fresh Air will be entertaining you in the Library Bar with live DJs, proving why you have the best student radio station in the UK.

Don’t want to queue for the Freshers’ Ball in Teviot? Can’t get enough of the Big Cheese?

Elsewhere, in and around the building, we will have you enjoying the chocolate fountain, dancing to the Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra. You can win chips on casino tables, be bowled over by magic, have fun in the photobooth and lots, lots, lots more!

Greg James needs no introduction, you all know him as your favourite Radio 1 DJ and all round nice guy – what you may not know is that he has prepared a BRILLIANT DJ set for you lucky lot tonight. Get down early - 2nd, 3rd and 4th years are allowed back into this one, so it’s a real welcome to University of Edinburgh!

WELL OK THEN!

SATURDAY

DEBATING HALL

SEPTEMBER

NO WRISTBAND: £10

The Wheel of Cheese will be stacked full of prizes tonight and we have a special guest arriving in the shape of GREG JAMES!

Come early to avoid disappointment.

University Chaplaincy

FAITH BASED EVEN T S

The Chaplaincy is a University provision of pastoral and spiritual support for students and staff of all faiths and none.

FREE EVENT

MONDAY 14

WHAT WE OFFER: • A multi-faith and humanist team

• Ceremonies and services • Welcome and hospitality

• One-to-one support

Drop-in Tea and Coffee

• Drop-in space

• Events

• Places for meetings

• Lunchtime spiritual practice

• Spaces for reflection

Potterrow, Chaplaincy 9.30am – 4.00pm Drop in and learn about the services provided by the Chaplaincy.

• Short courses We offer confidential, non-judgemental listening, help in time of crisis and can link with specialist sources of help. The Chaplains try to provide support as quickly as possible.

SUNDAY 13 SEPT Church Search Meet outside Main Library 9.30am – 11.00am and 5.30pm – 6.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Come and join us in exploring Edinburgh’s many amazing churches.

Join us after Student Mass for our first social of the week with a glass of wine and some cheese.

Student Mass Pollock Halls, JMCC 6.40pm – 8.15pm CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

The first Student Mass of the semester. Committee members will be meeting outside the JMCC at Pollock Halls at 6.40pm to help you find your way there. FREE EVENT

The Church Search is designed so that you can meet and chat to representatives from all the local churches with the aim of finding a church to regularly attend.

Cheese and Wine

FREE EVENT

CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

23 George Square, St. Albert the Great Chaplaincy Common Room 8.15pm – 10.00pm

FREE EVENT

Arthur’s Seat Walk Meet at Pollock Main Gate 11.30am – 1.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Come and join us for a wee walk up Edinburgh’s most famous hill! Feel free to bring some snacks to share at the summit! FREE EVENT

Pre-Opening Ceremony Lunch and Bagels Potterrow, Chaplaincy 12.00pm – 2.30pm Meet the Chaplaincy team and enjoy some delicious bagels!

(Vegetarian and vegan fillings will be available.) All are welcome, regardless of religious or spiritual background – the Chaplaincy is for all faiths and none. FREE EVENT

BBQ 23 George Square, St. Albert the Great Chaplaincy Common Room 1.30pm – 4.30pm CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

Enjoy the balmy September weather with a barbeque in the Chaplaincy garden. Lots of great food! BYOB. FREE EVENT

Dodgeball Championships Teviot, Debating Hall 3.30pm – 5.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Get together a team or come alone to find a team for the dodgeball championships! It will be a small tournament with teams battling it out to become the ultimate dodgeball champions! Come ready in sports kit. FREE EVENT

TUESDAY 15 International Students Calton Hill Walk Meet outside Potterrow, Chaplaincy 11.00am – 1.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

George Square 12.30pm – 1.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

This is a brilliant opportunity to get nourished after hours of strolling around various events. We (CU) will be hosting free lunch stations in the heart of George Square campus for busy Freshers, as they explore the University of Edinburgh. FREE EVENT

6.00pm – 8.00pm ISLAMIC SOCIETY

Meet other Muslim students or people who are interested in the Islamic Faith. We’ll introduce ISocEd, play some games and get to know each other better over some food. FREE EVENT

Pub Quiz Teviot, Dining Room 9.00pm – 11.00pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

FREE EVENT

Scavenger Hunt

Chaplaincy Freshers’ Fair

23 George Square, St. Albert the Great Chaplaincy Common Room 2.30pm – 6.30pm

Come and join the CU as we kick off our evening events with a classic pub quiz! Everyone is welcome. It would be great to see you there!

CATHOLIC STUDENT UNION

FREE EVENT

Potterrow, Chaplaincy 12.00pm – 2.30pm A great opportunity to discover the University’s Chaplaincy, its multifaith team and its multi-purpose centre; to meet students from its religious and belief societies and to learn about its drop-in and other facilities, volunteering opportunities and social outreach programmes. A light lunch will be provided. FREE EVENT

“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. FREE EVENT

Welcome Dinner – Islamic Soc Potterrow, Chaplaincy, Auditorium

WEDNESDAY 16 Prayer Breakfast Buccleuch Church 9.30am – 11.30am EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Start your day off with a free breakfast and a time of worship and prayer – what could be better! Come along, bring your friends and hungry tummies!

Drop in Tea and Coffee Potterrow, Chaplaincy 9.30am – 4.00pm Drop in and learn about the services provided by the Chaplaincy. FREE EVENT

Holy Communion Potterrow, Chaplaincy, Room 1 1.10pm – 1.40pm Holy Communion, celebrated in the Anglican tradition. All are welcome. FREE EVENT

Common Room Café 23 George Square, St. Albert the Great Chaplaincy Common Room 1.30pm – 4.00pm CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

FAITH BASED EVEN T S

Get to know other international students on a walk up Calton Hill whilst catching some great views of the city, later we will head back to the Chaplaincy for some hot drinks and chat.

Free Lunch

The CSU common room will be open for anyone to drop by for a cup of tea or coffee and to meet members of the society. You’ll see us chatting on the steps outside 23 George Square to welcome you. FREE EVENT

FREE EVENT

Free Lunch George Square 12.30pm – 1.30pm

FAITH BASED EVEN T S

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

This is a brilliant opportunity to get nourished after hours of strolling around various events. We (CU) will be hosting free lunch stations in the heart of George square campus for busy Freshers, as they explore Edinburgh University. FREE EVENT

£5 Entry

Mid-Week Meal 23 George Square, St. Albert the Great Chaplaincy Common Room 7.30pm – 11.00pm CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

Hall Groups BBQ Pollock Halls, Holland House Common Room 5.30pm – 8.00pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

This is an awesome opportunity to meet fellow Christian Freshers from your halls whilst having an awesome BBQ served for you! So come and join us for fun and free food! FREE EVENT

Ceilidh Greyfriar’s Kirk 7.30pm – 10.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Come along to the Christian

Union’s biggest event – the annual Freshers’ Ceilidh! Wear your finest tartan attire and come ready to ‘strip the willow’. Just £5 on the door and ALL are welcome, it will be a night to remember!

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

THURSDAY 17 Drop in Tea and Coffee Potterrow, Chaplaincy 9.30am – 4.00pm CHAPLAINCY

Drop in and learn about the services provided by the Chaplaincy. FREE EVENT

Capacitar Tai Chi

Common Room Café

Potterrow, Chaplaincy Room 1 1.10pm – 1.40pm

23 George Square, St. Albert the Great Chaplaincy Common Room 1.30pm – 4.00pm

CHAPLAINCY

Tai Chi class, led by our Associate Chaplain, Ali Newell. No previous experience is required and all are welcome. FREE EVENT

Lovecrumbs Visit Meet outside ECA Main Building 11.00am – 12.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Come along to meet other Christians in ECA, we’ll walk to Lovecrumbs for a cuppa and the BEST CAKE in Edinburgh! FREE EVENT

Free Lunch Bar and Talk

CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

Drop by any time for some easy afternoon relaxing on our comfortable sofas with free tea, coffee and cakes! FREE EVENT

Benediction St. Albert the Great Chaplaincy Common Room, 23 George Square 7.30pm – 9.30pm CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

Take a break from the Freshers’ Week madness with half an hour of prayer and reflection before the Blessed Sacrament, followed by Benediction. Tea and coffee in the CSU common room afterwards.

Potterrow, Chaplaincy Room 2 1.00pm – 2.00pm

FREE EVENT

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Grub Crawl

Come along for a FREE lunch and to hear a talk on the question “Are Christians Fundamentally Arrogant?” FREE EVENT

Meet outside George Square Library 7.30pm – 11.00pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

EUCU’s annual grub crawl consists of moving around three

different flats for a different course at each flat, the evening will be full of fantastic food and a chance to get to know some of the members of the CU. FREE EVENT

FRIDAY 18 Drop in Tea and Coffee

FREE EVENT

International Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt and Meal Potterrow, Chaplaincy, Room 1 11.00am – 12.00pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

Get to know Edinburgh by collecting a quiz from the Chaplaincy in the morning and then exploring Edinburgh in your groups. Later in the evening come to Life Church for a meal and to see how you did! FREE EVENT

Buccleuch Church 12.30am – 2.30pm EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION

The Christian Union warmly invites you along to a time of worship and praise, prayer and a free, delicious lunch. We would love to have you, it will be great! FREE EVENT

Mindful Meditation Potterrow, Chaplaincy, Room 1 1.10pm – 1.50pm Mindfulness is a meditation practice about living in the present and being fully aware, which has been shown to benefit well-being in many situations. The class is led by Dr Avinash Bansode, Honorary Mindfulness Chaplain. No previous experience is required and all are welcome. FREE EVENT

Sports on the Meadows Meeting at Middle Meadow Walk 2.00pm – 4.00pm 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 on Middle Meadow Walk at the end of the Quartermile (by the benches). Just bring yourself, the more the merrier! FREE EVENT

Rosary 23 George Square, St. Albert the Great Chaplaincy Common Room 2.00pm – 2.30pm CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

Take a break from the Freshers’ Week madness. Half an hour of reflection and prayer with rosary in the chapel. Tea and coffee in the CSU common room afterwards. FREE EVENT

How to be a Bad Christian Potterrow, Chaplaincy Room 1 3.00pm – 4.30pm STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT

Join the Student Christian Movement for a discussion on love, skepticism, and bad Christianity. Tea and excellent biscuits provided. Open to persons of all faith and none. FREE EVENT

SATURDAY 19 Calton Hill Climb and History Picnic 23 George Square, St. Albert the Great Chaplaincy Common Room 1.30pm – 4.30pm CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

23 George Square, St. Albert the Great Chaplaincy Common Room 2.30pm – 4.00pm

Join us for a relaxing afternoon’s climb of Calton Hill, in the very heart of Edinburgh to learn about our exciting city and enjoy a picnic lunch. Meet us at 23, George Square at 1.30pm.

CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION

FREE EVENT

Common Room Café

FAITH BASED EVEN T S

Potterrow, Chaplaincy 9.30am – 4.00pm Drop in and learn about the services provided by the Chaplaincy.

Worship, Prayer and Lunch

Drop by any time for some easy afternoon relaxing on our comfortable sofas with free tea, coffee and cakes! FREE EVENT

EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

so popular that Our See the City Tours are from Baristo you must collect your ticket of the tour. day the on y earl ce Offi Box

To make sure you are in with a good chance of getting on the tour of your choice, visit Baristo Box Office in Potterrow (open from 9am) on the morning of the tour. See the City trips are free for wristband holders, but you do need a ticket, which will be given to you for free on production of your wristband. If you do not have a Freshers’ wristband, some See the City tour tickets will cost you £5. Tickets must be collected from Baristo Box Office in Potterrow on the day of the trip so get there early! Tickets will not be available at the Meeting Points! Some tours will require you to get a bus, please make sure you have the right change before you get on! It’s £1.50 for a single ticket or £4.00 for a day pass. See the City tour tickets are limited to one per person for each tour. Please make sure you are at the tour early, as they will leave promptly! The Main Library at the University is located in George Square. If you’d like to have a look around there is a self-guided tour of the main library that you can find at the bottom of this web page: www.ed.ac.uk/is/main-library.

SATURDAY SEPT 12

King’s Buildings Campus Tour Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 11.00am – 12.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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

Arthur’s Seat Climb Meet at Pollock Halls reception 11.00am – 1.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Rising to a height of 251m and 350 million years old, on a clear day the Ochil Hills beyond the Forth Road Bridge and the Firth of Forth can even be seen. Wear sensible shoes and warm clothes! FREE EVENT

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George Square Campus Tour

Meet at Meeting Point A 12.00pm – 2.00pm

Meet at Meeting Point A 4.00pm – 5.00pm

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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!

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

Coffee Crawl Meet at Meeting Point A 3.00pm – 5.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. FREE EVENT

FREE EVENT

SUNDAY SEPT 13

King’s Buildings Campus Tour Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 12.00pm – 1.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Arthur’s Seat Climb Meet at Meeting Point B 1.00pm – 3.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Art Crawl

Meet at Meeting Point A 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Rising to a height of 251m and 350 million years old, on a clear day the Ochil Hills beyond the Forth Road Bridge and the Firth of Forth can even be seen. Wear sensible shoes and warm clothes!

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT

One for the art lovers out there – a day packed full of as many landscapes, portraits and abstracts as you can possibly handle! Starting at our very own Talbot Rice Gallery with some fantastic exhibitions in a unique historical environment. FREE EVENT

George Square Campus Tour Meet at Meeting Point A 1.00pm – 2.00pm

City Art Centre Meet at Meeting Point A 1.30pm – 4.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Enjoy a visit to the City Art Centre, a main Edinburgh art gallery with one of the best collections of Scottish art. They show interesting exhibitions from our own collections and from all over the world.

EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

Mature Students’ Coffee Crawl

FREE EVENT

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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

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EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

Coffee Crawl

Meet at Meeting Point C 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Meet at Meeting Point A 4.00pm – 6.00pm

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course.

Royal Botanic Gardens

FREE EVENT

Meet at Meeting Point B 2.00pm – 5.00pm

FREE EVENT

Coffee Crawl

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

The Original Underground Tour

Meet at Meeting Point A 2.00pm – 4.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. We will have two different crawls running two different routes at the same time! FREE EVENT

Refresh your senses and explore the riches of the green kingdom at one of the world’s finest botanic gardens. Journey through warmer climes in the Glasshouses or discover contemporary art at Inverleith House. FREE EVENT

PG IKEA Trip Meet at Meeting Point A 2.30pm – 5.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Just arrived here and in need of that incredibly stylish but affordable Swedish design lamp? Just want to check out our IKEA with fellow postgrad students? Here’s your chance!

Meet at Meeting Point C 5.00pm – 6.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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! FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

MONDAY SEPT 14

George Square Campus Tour Meet at Meeting Point A 10.00am – 11.00am EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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

Arthur’s Seat Climb Meet at Pollock Halls Reception 10.00am – 12.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT

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Portobello Beach Trip Meet at Meeting Point A 10.30am – 4.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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!

King’s Buildings Campus Tour Meet at the King’s Building Library 11.00am – 12.00pm

Meet at Meeting Point B 11.00am – 1.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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 EVENT

The Writers’ Museum Meet at Meeting Point A 11.00am – 2.00pm

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT

There is something here for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re a book-worm or not! FREE EVENT

Craigmillar Castle

St Giles’ Cathedral

Meet at Meeting Point A 11.45am – 3.00pm

Meet at Meeting Point A 12.30pm – 2.30pm

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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 wee while.

St Giles’ Cathedral is the stunning city Church of Edinburgh located on the Royal Mile. The cathedral is famous for its beautiful architecture, breath-taking stained glass and historic memorials. Come and explore it with us!

FREE EVENT

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Calton Hill Walk Meet at Meeting Point C 12.00pm – 2.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Join us for a leisurely stroll up one of Edinburgh’s main hills, set right in the city centre. Calton Hill is unmistakable with its Athenian acropolis poking above the skyline. Easily accessed, this is usually a quiet and serene place to come and enjoy the panoramic views of the city.

FREE EVENT

Meet at Meeting Point B 12.45pm – 3.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Visit both the New and Old Towns, and on the way you can hop-off and on to visit some of the many great sights in Edinburgh that are seen to best advantage from the top deck of an open-top bus.

EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

FREE EVENT

Scottish Parliament Visit

FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

FREE EVENT

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Coffee Crawl

EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

Meet at Meeting Point A 1.00pm – 3.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course.

National Museum of Scotland

Scotch Whisky Experience

Meet at Meeting Point D 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Meet at Meeting Point A 1.30pm – 3.30pm

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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.

Take a swirling, bubbling barrel ride through a replica distillery as you become part of the whisky making process. Along the way you’ll hear the stories behind this magical craft, with expert tour guides and whisky advisors with you every sip of the way!

FREE WITH WRISTBAND

OVER 18 EVENT

NO WRISTBAND: £5

FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

FREE EVENT

Coffee Crawl Meet at Meeting Point C 1.00pm – 3.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course.

King’s Buildings Campus Tour Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 2.00pm – 3.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

We will have two different crawls running two different routes at the same time!

FREE EVENT

IKEA Trip Meet at Meeting Point A 2.30pm – 5.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Just arrived here and want to make your student accommodation feel like your own little home? Just want to check out our IKEA with fellow students? Here’s your chance! FREE EVENT

Coffee Crawl Meet at Meeting Point A 3.00pm – 5.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. FREE EVENT

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Graveyard Mystery and Murder Tour Meet at Meeting Point A 6.30pm – 9.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

Coffee Crawl Meet at Meeting Point C 12.00pm – 2.00pm

Royal Botanic Gardens

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Meet at Meeting Point B 10.00am – 1.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Art Crawl Meet at Meeting Point A 11.00am – 4.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Gorgie City Farm Meet at Meeting Point A 11.30am – 3.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

This city-based farm is home to a wide range of livestock and a Pet Lodge for more exotic animals such as tortoises and chinchillas, in addition to 19 species of wild birds who nest in the area. FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

George Square Campus Tour Meet at Meeting Point A 12.00pm – 1.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. FREE EVENT

Gilmerton Cove Meet at Meeting Point B 12.00pm – 2.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Discover the mystery of Gilmerton Cove, a series of hand-carved passageways and chambers that lie below ground to the south of the city. Maybe it was a drinking den for gentry, a refuge for persecuted Scots or a smugglers’ lair? Who knows?

EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

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.

TUESDAY SEPT 15

FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

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

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The History of the University of Edinburgh

Not Another Campus Tour

PG Students’ Coffee Crawl

Meet at Meeting Point A 12.30pm – 3.00pm

Meet at Meeting Point A 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Meet at Meeting Point A 2.00pm – 4.00pm

EUSA – 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.

Come and meet other postgraduate students in a relaxed and leisurely crawl round some of the many coffee houses of the city. Meet new friends and enjoy your day the caffeinated way!

FREE EVENT

Arthur’s Seat Climb

FREE EVENT

Rosslyn Chapel Visit Meet at Meeting Point C 12.45pm – 4.45pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Featured in Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, Rosslyn has always been a place of great beauty and mystery. Founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair, 3rd Prince of Orkney, the chapel as it stands today took some forty years to build. FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

FREE EVENT

King’s Buildings Campus Tour

Meet at Meeting Point B 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Rising to a height of 251m and 350 million years old, on a clear day the Ochil Hills beyond the Forth Road Bridge and the Firth of Forth can even be seen. Wear sensible shoes and warm clothes!

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT

Edinburgh Dungeons Meet at Meeting Point A 3.30pm – 5.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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. FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

Coffee Crawl Meet at Meeting Point A 4.00pm – 6.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. FREE EVENT

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Coffee Crawl

WEDNESDAY SEPT 16

Meet at Meeting Point A 12.00pm – 2.00pm

George Square Campus Tour

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Meet at Meeting Point A 10.00am – 11.00am EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT

Calton Hill Walk Meet at Meeting Point C 10.00am – 12.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Portobello Beach Trip Meet at Meeting Point A 10.30am – 4.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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! FREE EVENT

Arthur’s Seat Climb Meet at Pollock Halls Reception 11.00am – 1.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Rising to a height of 251m and 350 million years old, on a clear day the Ochil Hills beyond the Forth Road Bridge and the Firth of Forth can even be seen. Wear sensible shoes and warm clothes!

FREE EVENT

Meet at Meeting Point C 12.00pm – 4.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Visit the giant pandas, see the vast range of animal species on show and experience an animal handling session. If you’re scared of spiders, skip the animal handling!

Royal Botanic Gardens

FREE WITH WRISTBAND

Meet at Meeting Point B 12.00pm – 3.00pm

NO WRISTBAND: £5

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Meet at Meeting Point B 12.45pm – 3.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Visit both the New and Old Towns, and on the way you can hop-off and on to visit some of the many great sights in Edinburgh that are seen to best advantage from the top deck of an open-top bus.

EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

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.

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course.

Edinburgh Zoo and Animal Handling

FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

FREE EVENT

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The Peoples’ Story Museum

King’s Buildings Campus Tour

Meet at Meeting Point A 1.30pm – 4.00pm

Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 3.00pm – 4.00pm

EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Housed in the Canongate Tollbooth, a Royal Mile landmark built in 1591 – once home to the courthouse, prison and the centre of burgh affairs – The People’s Story explores the lives of Edinburgh’s ordinary people at work and play from the 18th century to the present day. FREE EVENT

Palace of Holyroodhouse Visit Meet at Meeting Point B 1.45pm – 4.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Coffee Crawl Meet at Meeting Point C 2.00pm – 4.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. FREE EVENT

The Writers’ Museum Meet at Meeting Point A 2.00pm – 5.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Part of the Royal Collection, along with Buckingham Palace and others. Come and see the apartments, abbey and artefacts that are within the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

FREE WITH WRISTBAND

There is something here for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re a book-worm or not!

NO WRISTBAND: £5

George Square Campus Tour Meet at Meeting Point D 4.00pm – 5.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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

PG and Mature Students’ Mystery Cinema Trip Meet at Meeting Point A 6.30pm – 10.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Meet in Bristo Square for a mysterious trip to one of Edinburgh’s classic cinemas. FREE EVENT CINEMA TICKET NOT INCLUDED

THURSDAY SEPT 17

Scottish Parliament Visit Meet at Meeting Point A 9.45am – 12.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT

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George Square Campus Tour Meet at Meeting Point A 11.00am – 12.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Can You Escape?

Meet at Meeting Point C 10.00am – 12.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT

George Square Campus Tour Meet at Meeting Point A 11.00am – 12.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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

Coffee Crawl Meet at Meeting Point C 11.00am – 1.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. FREE EVENT

Arthur’s Seat Climb Meet at Meeting Point B 12.00pm – 2.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Rising to a height of 251m and 350 million years old, on a clear day the Ochil Hills beyond the

FREE EVENT

Art Crawl Meet at Meeting Point A 12.00pm – 5.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

National Museum of Scotland Meet at Meeting Point A 1.00pm – 4.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT

Coffee Crawl Meet at Meeting Point C 12.00pm – 2.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

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!

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

Forth Road Bridge and the Firth of Forth can even be seen. Wear sensible shoes and warm clothes!

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. FREE EVENT

FREE EVENT

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Royal Yacht Britannia

Dean Village Tour

Meet at Meeting Point B 1.00pm – 4.30pm

Meet at Meeting Point A 3.15pm – 6.30pm

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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 WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

Royal Botanic Gardens Meet at Meeting Point B 1.30pm – 4.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Palace of Holyroodhouse Visit Meet at Meeting Point A 1.45pm – 4.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Part of the Royal Collection, along with Buckingham Palace and others. Come and see the apartments, abbey and artefacts that are within the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Described as a “a silver thread in a ribbon of green”. A 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 WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

NO WRISTBAND: £5

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Come and meet other postgraduate students in a relaxed and leisurely crawl round some of the many coffee houses of the city. Meet new friends and enjoy your day the caffeinated way!

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Meet at Meeting Point A 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Meet at Meeting Point C 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Edinburgh Dungeons

FREE WITH WRISTBAND

PG Students Coffee Crawl

King’s Buildings Campus Tour

FREE EVENT

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FRIDAY SEPT 18

Scottish Parliament Visit

Edinburgh Zoo and Animal Handling Meet at Meeting Point A 11.00am – 3.00pm

Camera Obscura Meet at Meeting Point C 12.00pm – 2.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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!

FREE WITH WRISTBAND

NO WRISTBAND: £5

FREE EVENT

The Writers’ Museum

Royal Mile Tour

Coffee Crawl

Meet at Meeting Point A 12.00pm – 3.00pm

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Meet at Meeting Point C 11.00am – 1.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. FREE EVENT

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Dedicated to some of Scotland’s greatest writers, The Writer’s Museum is packed full of interesting artefacts, manuscripts and portraits all linked to the rich literary history that Scotland boasts. There is something here for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re a book-worm or not! FREE EVENT

Meet at Meeting Point C 1.00pm – 3.45pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Want to walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens? Why not join us on our unique walk down the Royal Mile. Our interactive tour will take you on an entertaining journey of discovery along one of the world’s most famous streets. FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

Edinburgh Castle Trip Meet at Meeting Point D 1.00pm – 4.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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!

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Visit the giant pandas, see the vast range of animal species on show and experience an animal handling session. If you’re scared of spiders, skip the animal handling!

Meet at Meeting Point A 9.45am – 12.30pm

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

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Mature Students’ Coffee Crawl

King’s Buildings Campus Tour

Meet at Meeting Point A 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 2.00pm – 3.00pm

EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Dynamic Earth Meet at Meeting Point D 1.45pm – 4.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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 WITH WRISTBAND NO WRISTBAND: £5

The History of the University of Edinburgh Meet at Meeting Point B 2.00pm – 3.00pm EUSA – 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 EVENT

Coffee Crawl Meet at Meeting Point A 2.00pm – 4.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. FREE EVENT

Calton Hill Walk Meet at Meeting Point C 2.30pm – 4.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY Join us for a leisurely stroll up one of Edinburgh’s main hills, set right in the city centre. Calton Hill is unmistakable with its Athenian acropolis poking above the skyline. Easily accessed, this is usually a quiet and serene place to come and enjoy the panoramic views of the city. FREE EVENT

George Square Campus Tour Meet at Meeting Point A 3.00pm – 4.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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

Arthur’s Seat Climb Meet at Pollock Halls Reception 3.00pm – 5.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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SATURDAY SEPT 19

George Square Campus Tour Meet at Meeting Point A 10.00am – 11.00am

National Museum of Scotland Meet at Meeting Point A 11.00am – 2.30pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

FREE EVENT

EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Arthur’s Seat Climb Meet at Meeting Point B 11.00am – 1.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

King’s Buildings Campus Tour Meet at the King’s Buildings Library 12.00pm – 1.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Meet at Meeting Point A 12.00pm – 2.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Sample some of Edinburgh’s excellent coffee houses, have a good chat and indulge in some gorgeous coffee and cake; tea lovers welcome too, of course. FREE EVENT

George Square Campus Tour Meet at Meeting Point B 1.00pm – 2.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

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

PG Students’ Coffee Crawl Meet at Meeting Point A 1.00pm – 3.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

Come and meet other postgraduate students in a relaxed and leisurely crawl round some of the many coffee houses of the city. Meet new friends and start your day the caffeinated way! FREE EVENT

Royal Botanic Gardens Meet at Meeting Point B 2.00pm – 5.00pm EUSA – SEE THE CITY

EXPLORE EDIN BURGH

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.

Coffee Crawl

FREE EVENT

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BEYON D FRESHERS WEEK

You are spoilt for choice on a weekly basis as we host some fantastic free entertainment throughout the week

EVERY MONDAY, the Lounge Bar hosts 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.

Keep your eyes peeled for our very own Folksoc taking to the stage every WEDNESDAY in the Lounge Bar.

On TUESDAYS enjoy our weekly Grassroots Comedy at the Pleasance Cabaret Bar, where you’ll get an opportunity to showcase your comic skills.

On THURSDAYS the Teviot 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 in the Pleasance, Cabaret Bar.

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.

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? Every SUNDAY we’ll be playing some of your favourite box sets back to back, so come along, grab a comfy chair and do exactly what Sundays were made for – relaxing. We’ll be running REGULAR Poetry Slams for you to get involved with down at the Cabaret Bar.

We’ll have 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 can watch all the action of the big games on the big screens and compete in our weekly pool, snooker and FIFA tournaments.

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ROLLERDISCO

Wednesday 18 November Potterrow transforms into a Roller-Rink for one night only, with a sprinkle of Big Cheese love. 80’s fancy dress is encouraged.

THE PLEASANCE SESSIONS

The Big Cheese welcomes back all of our returning students in Week 1 and we will be kicking off in true Potterrow Style. Get your double denim on, as tonight The Big Cheese welcomes B*Witched to the stage. Clear your diary as its going to be massive.

Friday 9 – Sunday 11 October Your very own award nominated festival returns, showcasing a weekend of handpicked Scottish artists – all hosted in our Pleasance Theatre and Cabaret Bar. We have some very special acts coming this year, the Pleasance Sessions Market Place will be stopping by for you to peruse and purchase all of your favourite independent music, and Och!Toberfest beer festival, comprising of Scottish brewers will also be popping up. Keep your eyes peeled for details. One not to miss.

TEVIOT HOUSE OF HORRORS Saturday 31 October The biggest and best Halloween event in Edinburgh! 1,400 revellers dressed up in fancy attire as the entire building is transformed beyond recognition. With massive guests The Midnight Beast performing their DJ set, start getting your costumes sorted!

ST ANDREWS DAY CELEBRATIONS

Monday 30 November Ceilidhs, Scottish food and music in Teviot with one of Scotland’s premier ceilidh bands. An absolute must for all new Scottish dwellers.

The Scottish Rugby Varsity Match

BEYON D FRESHERS WEEK

BIG CHEESE WELCOME BACK PARTY

Saturday 26 September

Saturday 26 September The Scottish Varsity Rugby Match between two of Scotland’s most historic Universities sees the players of the University of St. Andrews RFC and Edinburgh University RFC take an age old rivalry at Murrayfield Stadium. 75

DOOR POLICY FRESHERS’ WEEK 2015 General Entry Guidelines

D OOR POLICY

The venues have limited capacity; therefore, if the venue is at capacity you will not gain entry, regardless of all other rules. It is not necessary during Freshers’ Week, or any other time of year, for matriculated University of Edinburgh students to prove that they are over 18 to gain entry to the union buildings. However, you are required to carry proof of age with you if you wish to purchase alcohol. Only over 18s can drink or buy alcohol in our venues, all visitors will have their age checked upon entry to the building and those over 18 will be issued a wristband. There is strictly no entry after 2am. EUSA operates a strict no drinking in queues policy and those drinking in the queue will be denied entry. Persons found to be under the influence will also not be admitted into the buildings.

Entry for Freshers’ Week Wristband Holders

2 or 3 events during the week it is recommended.

A Freshers’ Week Wristband is not Proof of Age. So if you want to buy or drink alcohol at EUSA events you will need suitable photographic ID: a driving licence, passport or anything bearing a PASS logo. To find out more about the PASS scheme visit www.pass-scheme.org.uk.

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

A wristband grants free entry to all the EUSA events. The union buildings, when there are no specific events running, will still be open to everyone for the duration of Freshers’ Week. A Freshers’ 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 Freshers’ Week Wristband

Individuals without a Freshers’ Week Wristband will be able to gain entry to events, however there may be a charge per event. The Freshers’ Wristband is designed to save you money if you wish to attend more than

Special door policy for Saturday 12th September

Saturday September 12th is the first day of Freshers’ Week 2015. If you haven’t bought a Freshers’ wristband yet, and decide to just pay to gain entry to ‘The Big Cheese featuring Union J’ as a single event and later decide you want to buy a Freshers’ Week Wristband, you may redeem the amount of this ticket against your Freshers’ Wristband on Sunday 13th when bringing the receipt to one of our box offices. This offer is only valid on Sunday 13th with a valid ticket receipt. Special door policy for Post Grad and Mature Student Events

PG or Mature student - with an EU Matric card and proof that you are over 21. This is also applicable for the Mature Cheese in Teviot’s Debating Hall on Tuesday 15th September. See The City Tours

Due to the limited number of spaces on our See the City trips, you will need a ticket. Therefore, you will need to pick up your ticket in advance, on the day of the tour from any of the box offices. All See the City trips are free for wristband holders, but you will still need to pick up a ticket. If you do not have a Freshers’ Wristband, some tours can cost £5. All tours require you to get a ticket from Baristo Box Office prior to leaving time! Only one ticket will be given in advance per person.

YOU ARE ONLY ABLE TO PICK UP TICKETS ON THE Potterrow is hosting a Ceilidh for DAY OF YOUR TOUR. Post Grad and Mature students Tickets will be available on Wednesday 16th September. from 9am. ID is required to prove you are a

These policies will be strictly adhered to:

DO NOT LOSE IT Treat your wristband with great care, DO NOT CUT IT OFF DURING FRESHERS’ WEEK. If you lose it you won’t be able to get into certain events, and it would be a shame for you to miss out. Unfortunately we will be unable to replace lost wristbands. Please also be aware that wristbands that have been altered will not be accepted. If you find your wristband is fraying, please contact the box office.

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    All information was correct at time of print but is subject to change. Please refer to eusa.ed.ac.uk/whatson for the most up to date information.