CREATIVE & APPRECIATION
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
GAMES & QUIZZES
7 - 22 NOV
SPORT & LEISURE
Welcome
CREATIVE & APPRECIATION
to Give It A Go! This is our two week programme of events designed to give you another opportunity to sample some of the amazing activities on offer at Edinburgh. So whether you missed the boat in Welcome Week, or just fancy turning your hand to something new, we’re sure you’ll find something of interest to try out! It’s never too late in the year to join a club, society or volunteering group. Many of the highlights of my time at university have come from getting involved in a wide range of activities, so, excusing the pun... Give it a Go!
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
Andy Peel,
EUSA Vice President Societies and Activities
P.S. don’t forget to sign up at eusa.ed.ac.uk/giveitAGO
GAMES & QUIZZES
SPORT & LEISURE All information was correct at time of print but is subject to change. Please refer to eusa.ed.ac.uk/giveitago for the most up to date information.
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CREATIVE & APPRECIATION SIGN UP FOR EVENTS AT EUSA.ED.AC.UK/GIVEITAGO EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY THEATRE COMPANY BEDLAM THEATRE
FREE
Improvised Comedy Workshop
Join Edinburgh’s longest running improvised comedy troupe The Improverts for an afternoon of laughs playing short-form improvised comedy games. Ring the doorbell at Bedlam Theatre’s side door!
Sat 7, 14 and 21 Nov (12pm - 2pm) WINE SOCIETY TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL
£7 members / £10 non-members
Old World vs New World Wines
Come along to this tasting to learn about wine, and drink it with great company! We will compare old vs new world wines so this event is both informative and fun and suitable for everyone from complete beginners to budding connoisseurs.
Mon 9 Nov (7.30pm - 10pm) CREATESOC WRITERS TEVIOT, BALCONY ROOM
Creative Writing Workshop
Offering a fun, friendly atmosphere for anyone who wants to write. We use a range of prompts and exercises to inspire our writers based on the theme for the week, but you are welcome to write whatever you want to in our supportive environment!
Mon 9 and 16 Nov (8.30pm - 11pm) 6
FREE
CREATIVE & APPRECIATION ART IN THE COMMUNITY EDINBURGH TEVIOT, NEW AMPHION
FREE
Art in the Community Edinburgh’s Creative Social Art in the Community Edinburgh will be getting stuck into some arts and crafts in the style of our usual community workshops. As always we will be attempting to create interesting designs that are simple and fun for everyone to do - all you need is enthusiasm!
Tues 10 Nov (6pm - 8pm) FRESHAIR SOCIETY PLEASANCE, TBC
FREE
FreshAir Radio Meeting
These shows are presented by experienced members of FreshAir and work as an opportunity for new people to get experience in the studio. You can try out as a copresenter or a producer or loads more! It’s a drop-in show and all are welcome!
Mon - Fri 09 - 13 Nov (12pm - 2pm) 16 - 20 Nov (12pm - 2pm) EUSA TEVIOT, NEW AMPHION
£10
Cocktails and Cupcakes
Relieve the stress of student life and chill out in this tutored session with our very own Izzy who makes cupcakes. Cocktails will be made and enjoyed, cupcakes will be decorated and scoffed!
wed 11 Nov (6pm - 7.30pm) HARRY POTTER SOCIETY TEVIOT, DINING ROOM
£2 members / £4 non-members
Give It A Go: Pottercraft
Come and meet the society, while making a variety of Potter-themed crafts. There will be activities for all ability levels, whether you want to make a masterpiece or would just like to come and talk while playing with glitter!
wed 11 Nov (6pm - 11pm) 7
CREATIVE & APPRECIATION ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 50 GEORGE SQUARE, ROOM G.05
£2
Animal Handling
Join ZooSoc for an evening of animal handling! This fun and informative session will feature snakes, tree frogs and all sorts of creepy crawlies. Great for people of all backgrounds and those looking to get a bit more hands on.
wed 11 Nov (7pm - 9pm) SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY SOCIETY TEVIOT, BALCONY ROOM
FREE
Synthetic Biology Presentation
Synthetic Biology is a rapidly expanding, interdisciplinary field that allows us to genetically modify organisms. Join us to hear more about the exciting applications, eg. as biosensors or medicine factories, and what risks may be entailed.
THU 12 Nov (8pm - 9pm) EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY THEATRE COMPANY BEDLAM THEATRE
FREE
Improverts Tech Workshop
Interested in seeing behind the scenes of Bedlam Theatre? Come along to our Tech Workshop and learn some some flashy light skills and swell sound tricks. You’ll even get to do the tech for the actual show! Our expert tech managers will guide you every step of the way.
Fri 13 and 20 Nov (9pm - 12am) CAREERS SERVICE EDINBURGH CENTRE FOR CARBON INNOVATION, THE POD
FREE
Get Innovating! An Enterprise Week Interactive Skills Workshop Come along to this special Enterprise Week interactive workshop, run by the Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE), designed to explore what it takes to be enterprising by uncovering the “innovator’s DNA”. Increase your confidence, and unlock an independent, pioneering attitude.
Mon 16 Nov (2pm - 4.30pm) 8
CREATIVE & APPRECIATION CAREERS SERVICE MAIN LIBRARY, CAREERS SERVICE
FREE
Interested in Working for Yourself? An Enterprise Week Career Conversation Come along to this special Enterprise Week themed ‘Career Conversation’ where you will be able to discuss all aspects of self-employment with like-minded peers, and get information and advice from our specialised Careers Consultant.
TUE 17 Nov (1.05pm - 1.50pm) CAREERS SERVICE EDINBURGH CENTRE FOR CARBON INNOVATION, ASSEMBLY ROOM
FREE
Get Inspired! An Enterprise Week Networking Event Come along to this dynamic networking event to meet a panel of successful Edinburgh alumni entrepreneurs who will be sharing their experiences of entrepreneurship, during and beyond their time at Edinburgh, and discussing the secrets of an enterprising mind. The panel session will be followed by a Q&A with the speakers and a speed-networking event hosted by Launch.ed.
WED 18 Nov (2pm - 4.30pm) BAKING SOCIETY PLEASANCE, PENTLAND ROOM
£2 members / £5 non-members
great british cupcake challenge
The Baking Society is getting together to bake! Whereas in usual society meetings we bring our own cakes from home, this time we’re baking in the Archway kitchen together! Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve loved baking for years or have never tried before. It’s the perfect chance to get to know the society and get started!
THU 19 Nov (6.30pm - 10pm) EUSA PLEASANCE, CABARET BAR
FREE
Wordy Thursdays
Our spoken word event which welcomes you to share your work with enthusiastic audiences!
THU 19 Nov (8pm - 11pm) 9
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES SIGN UP FOR EVENTS AT EUSA.ED.AC.UK/GIVEITAGO MEXICAN SOCIETY TEVIOT, DINING ROOM
FREE
Dia de Los Muertos
Celebrate the world-famous Day Of The Dead with the Mexican Society!
Sat 7 Nov (6.15pm - 2am) AFRICAN CARIBBEAN SOCIETY TEVIOT, DINING ROOM
FREE
Blackness and Feminism in the Present Day
Blackness and Feminism in the present day: what does it mean? Come along and join us in an enlightening discussion on this topic.
sun 8 Nov (4pm - 8.30pm) FEMINIST SOCIETY TEVIOT, MIDDLE READING ROOM
Feminist Society Weekly Meeting
We aim to raise awareness of the oppression of self-defining women and nonbinary genders through campaigns, discussions and social events throughout the year. Come join us for one of our weekly meetings!
sun 8 Nov (7.30pm - 9.30pm) sun 15 and 22 Nov (7pm - 8.45pm) 10
FREE
TEVIOT, BALCONY ROOM
FREE
eVOLve Meet and Greet
Meet eVOLve members and find out more about our Volunteering Group. Each week we take on a new volunteering project in the community while meeting great people along the way! Come along and find out more about past activities and future events!
Mon 9 Nov (12pm - 4pm) EUSA TEVIOT, DINING ROOM
FREE
Public Speaking
Do tutorial presentations give you the sweats? Want to learn how to impress in job interviews? Then come along to this public speaking workshop and hone your skills!
Mon 9 Nov (6pm - 8pm) SAVE THE CHILDREN SOCIETY THE CHAPLAINCY, ROOM 2
FREE
Welcome to Save the Children
Want to learn more about Save the Children? Fancy taking part in event planning, campaigning or public speaking? Come along and meet our society to find out more!
Mon 9 Nov (6pm - 7pm) MODEL UNITED NATIONS 50 GEORGE SQUARE, ROOM G.03
FREE
global statesman debate
Ever wanted to play statesperson, and debate global issues? Join Edinburgh Model UN for a day! You get to join in the debate on the world-changing issues of the day as ambassador of one of the UN’s 193 member states and represent their views.
tue 10 Nov (7pm - 9pm) 11
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
EVOLVE TEAM VOLUNTEERING
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
EUSA TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL
FREE
Run EUSA for a Day
How hard can it be to run a students’ union? Find out by trying your hand at being a student union President or Vice-President. The Principal wants an urgent meeting about a student protest that is disrupting lectures, you need to decide how EUSA will save £100,000 next year, and the guest speaker for tonight’s high profile Black History Month event has called off. How would you tackle it? In this session you’ll work in groups to negotiate true to life scenarios.
Wed 11 Nov (12pm - 1pm) TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL EDINBURGH TBC
FREE
Teddy Bear Hospital Picnic
We’re excited to host a picnic for anyone interested in finding out more about the society. This is a great way to meet volunteers and members of the committee who can give you a better insight into what school clinics are like. It’s also a useful chance to have a look at what kind of games we play with the children and what lessons these try to teach. If there is rain don’t worry we will have a plan B and there will be food!
Wed 11 Nov (2pm - 3.30pm) THE BUCHANAN INSTITUTE TEVIOT, LOFT BAR
Think Tank Workshop
Come to the Buchanan Institute, Scotland’s first student-led think tank and EUSA Society of the Year 2015 to find out how to turn ideas into action. We will be having an interactive workshop about how to solve society’s problems!
Wed 11 Nov (2.30pm - 4.30pm) 12
FREE
EUSA MEET OUTSIDE TEVIOT
FREE
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
Calton Hill Tour
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. Centrally located, this is usually a quiet and serene place to come and enjoy the panoramic views of the city. A chance to momentarily escape the madness of university life!
Wed 11 Nov (3pm - 5pm) EUSA TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR
FREE
PubhD
Do you want to take a break from your PhD research? Come join us in the pub to hear from three lovely PhD students about their fascinating research. They’ll give short ‘pub-level’ talks so you don’t need to know about the subjects to understand them and take part in informal yet intellectual discussions.
Wed 11 Nov (5.30pm - 8pm) MEDIEVAL RE-ENACTMENT SOCIETY PLEASANCE, MUNRO ROOM
FREE
Weekly Medieval Meeting
Come and find out about days long past at our weekly Wednesday night meetings with lectures and workshops.
Wed 11 and 18 Nov (6.30pm - 9pm) BLACK TRIANGLE SOCIETY 50 GEORGE SQUARE, PROJECT ROOM 1.06
FREE
bsl film night
We’ll be screening various short films and video clips created by and/or aimed at the British Deaf community, from shorts about deaf history, to drama, to children’s Christmas tales to music videos. All videos subtitled in English.
Wed 11 Nov (8pm - 9.30pm) 13
SIGN LANGUAGE SOCIETY
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL
FREE
Give it a Go: Sign Language Society Teach British Sign Language
Want to learn how to talk with your hands? This Give it a Go event will teach you some basic British Sign Language, from the alphabet to your favourite alcoholic beverage. Gain a little more understanding of deaf culture in Britain and how to use this incredible language through a guided presentation, conversing with the people around you, and winning prizes in games!
Thu 12 Nov (6pm - 7pm) SOUTH ASIAN STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION POTTERROW, VENUE
TBC
Diwali
Come celebrate the spectacular festival of Diwali with SASA Edinburgh! With our biggest annual event, we bring you the best South Asian food in the city, exciting music and dance performances, and our famous Bollywood club night all packed into one incredible night!
fri 13 NOV (8.30pm - 3am) EUSA MEET OUTSIDE TEVIOT
FREE
National Museum of Scotland Tour
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. There is no guided tour – just have a look around at your leisure!
Sat 14 NOV (1pm - 4pm) EUSA TEVIOT, NEW AMPHION
Tandem Language Café
FREE
The Tandem Language Café is your chance to practise your language skills in a friendly, informal environment. We have tables for various different languages, so whether you want to brush up your Spanish, Mandarin, English or another language, do come along!
sat 14 Nov (3pm - 5pm) 14
BILINGUALISM MATTERS/EUSA TEVIOT, DINING ROOM
FREE
Language Fun with Hocus & Lotus (Parent-and-Child Event) CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
Did you know that learning languages early in life can be beneficial for your child’s development? Why not join us in this fun language activity based on the adventures of “Hocus & Lotus”, the Dinocrocs. We will act out their adventure, sing songs and make Dinocroc puppets to take home – and have fun with new languages at the same time! This activity is aimed at parents and children between the ages of 3 - 7. Coffee/tea will be provided, but please bring a snack for your child.
mon 16 Nov (10am - 12pm) BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE SOCIETY/EUSA TEVIOT, DINING ROOM
FREE
BSL Taster Session
Are you interested in language learning? Would you like to explore British Sign Language? BSL has its own grammar completely different from English. Learn about the language, who uses it, and the Deaf culture which surrounds and helps transmit the language. No previous knowledge required!
mon 16 Nov (2pm - 4pm) EUSA TEVIOT, DINING ROOM
FREE
Gaelic Taster Session
Would you like to learn more about the Gaelic language? Led by the University’s Gaelic Officer, this interactive session will include information on Gaelic’s history, legacy and culture, and will give attendees the opportunity to learn a few common words and phrases, and even a song or two! All are welcome, and no previous experience or knowledge is required.
tue 17 Nov (10.30am - 12pm) CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY VENTURE TBC
FREE
Activity Stations Taster Evening
CHV has been volunteering with disadvantaged children across Edinburgh for over 50 years, giving kids and students a chance to get out and have a bit of fun! With groups totalling 80 students and 100 kids, we regularily have activity nights, day trips and weekend camps. Come along to our taster session and find out more about getting involved!
tue 17 Nov (6pm - 8.30pm) 15
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
BLOGS LGBT+ SOCIETY TEVIOT, STUDY
FREE
LGBT+ Movie Night
BLOGS is hosting an LGBT+ movie night! Meet society and committee members, and join us for drinks and chat after. BLOGS is open to those all across the LGBT+ spectrum so don’t be afraid to come along and say hello!
tue 17 Nov (8pm - 11pm) EDINBURGH ARCHAEOLOGY OUTREACH PROJECT DAVID HUME TOWER, LG.11
FREE
eaop training session
We are a volunteer group who brings archaeology into classrooms and community groups across Edinburgh and wider communities. We invite you along to a taster session of activities (including animal bones, pottery making and dig pits) to give you a feel of what we do on visits. You don’t need an archaeology background to take part!
wed 18 Nov (2pm - 4pm) EUSA MEET OUTSIDE TEVIOT
FREE
History of the University of Edinburgh Tour
Take a stroll through the University of Edinburgh campus and the many notable buildings that have educated some of Britain’s brightest minds for centuries.
wed 18 Nov (3pm - 5pm) CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION 50 GEORGE SQUARE, ST ALBERT’S CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY
Catholic Students’ Union Midweek Meal
Midweek Meal is the central social event of the Catholic Students’ Unions’ week. Come along for a delicious dinner cooked by our members! It’s a great chance to make friends and find out more about the CSU.
Wed 18 Nov (7.30pm - 9pm) 16
£3
ICUE 50 GEORGE SQUARE, LECTURE THEATRE G.03
FREE
Youth Enterprise Conference
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
Whether to found a startup company or build business acumen, the Youth Enterprise Conference is a great opportunity for entrepreneurial students to connect with industry experts, with speakers covering marketing, tech and youth enterprise.
thu 19 Nov (5pm - 9.30pm) EUSA SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT, HOLYROOD
FREE
Behind the Scenes at the Scottish Parliament
Find out first-hand what it’s really like to work at Holyrood! In this session you’ll be able to find out what the staff in the Scottish Parliament do to help the MSPs carry out their work, how they support people in Scotland to get involved and what skills and experience got them to where they are. The session will also include a tour of the Scottish Parliament.
Fri 20 Nov (10am - 12pm) EUSA TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL
FREE
Speed Lingua
Try out a new language and 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, and to hone your language skills at the same time.
Fri 20 Nov (6.30pm - 8pm) EUSA MEET OUTSIDE TEVIOT
FREE
Arthur’s Seat Climb
350 million years old and rising to a height of 251m, Arthur’s Seat provides fantastic views across the whole of Edinburgh. On a clear day, even the Ochil Hills beyond the Forth Road Bridge and the Firth of Forth can be seen. What better way to spend a Saturday than a stroll up to the summit? Wear sensible shoes and warm clothes!
sat 21 Nov (12pm - 2pm) 17
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE SIGN UP FOR EVENTS AT EUSA.ED.AC.UK/GIVEITAGO EUSA
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR
FREE
Sunday Sessions
Every Sunday we play 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.
sun 8, 15 and 22 Nov (2pm - 11pm) TANGO SOCIETY VARIOUS VENUES
FREE
Give it a Go: Tango!
Ever wondered what walking synchronously with a stranger feels like? Come and find out! Warning: dancing tango may be addictive!!
Mon 9 and 16 Nov (5.30pm - 8pm) king’s buildings house, food court tue 10 and 17 Nov (6.30pm - 8.30pm) teviot, debating hall wed 11 and 18 Nov (6pm - 9pm) teviot, study DRUMMING SOCIETY PLEASANCE, 48A LOWER
beginners drumming workshop
Want to know your dundun from your djembe? Come and try the most enjoyable drumming known to man!
Mon 9 and 16 Nov (7pm - 9.30pm) 18
FREE
EUSA TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR
FREE
Jazz in the Lounge
Enjoy our ‘Jazz in the Lounge’ every Monday. which is now in its fifth year, and is getting bigger and better by the week. A no audition, all welcome, all singing, all dancing night open to all. Whatever your level, whatever your Jazz, get involved!
Mon 9 and 16 Nov (8pm - 11pm) MODERN DANCE SOCIETY PLEASANCE, OCHIL ROOM
£2
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
Tap Dance Class
EUMDS provide classes in beginner and advanced level in 6 different styles - this session will focus on tap dance. For Give it a Go we are dropping our non-member prices to £2 per class so come and have some dancing fun!
TUE 10 and 17 Nov (7pm - 9pm) EUSA PLEASANCE, CABARET BAR
£1
Grassroots Comedy
Come and see the freshest comedy Edinburgh has to offer, watch acts grow and perform brand new material! Every Tuesday at Pleasance.
TUE 10 and 17 Nov (7.30pm - 11pm) MODERN DANCE SOCIETY VARIOUS VENUES
£2
Ballet Dance Class
EUMDS provide classes in beginner and advanced level in 6 different styles - this session will focus on ballet. For Give it a Go we are dropping our non-member prices to £2 per class so come and have some dancing fun!
wed 11 Nov (5pm - 7pm) pleasance, ochil room wed 18 Nov (5pm - 7pm) pleasance, 48a upper 19
MODERN DANCE SOCIETY VARIOUS VENUES
£2
Dance Class
EUMDS provide classes in beginner and advanced level in 6 different styles; tap, ballet, jazz, hiphop, contemporary and Irish. For Give it a Go we are dropping our non-member prices to £2 per class so come and have some dancing fun!
thu 12 Nov (5pm - 7pm) pleasance, pentland room thu 19 Nov (5pm - 6.30pm) potterrow, venue BALLROOM DANCING SOCIETY
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
POTTERROW, VENUE
FREE
Ballroom Dancing Taster
Give Ballroom a go! At EUBDS we run Ballroom and Latin dance classes, enjoy a busy social calendar, and compete regularly. Come along to this free session run by our amazing teacher for a taste of our dance classes. Come alone or with friends... no partner or special clothes required!
thu 12 Nov (5.30pm - 7pm) ARABIC BELLYDANCE SOCIETY PLEASANCE, HIGHLAND ROOM
FREE
Bellydance Taster Class
Come and give some bellydancing a go! We offer classes for both beginner and improver levels. Whether you’ve been involved in dancing before or you’ve never even tried bellydance, we have a space for everyone and we guarantee you’ll leave the class glowing with confidence, shimmying all the way home!
thu 12 Nov (6pm - 9.30pm) SWING DANCE SOCIETY TEVIOT, STUDY
Swing Dance Taster
Shuffle along to this friendly and fun beginner swing dance taster, where EUSDS’s teachers will give you the basics of lindy hop to get you swinging to some great jazz! No partner or previous experience required.
thu 12 Nov (6pm - 7.30pm) 20
FREE
EUSA TEVIOT, UNDERGROUND
FREE
Thursdays at Teviot Underground
Want to play? If you can bring your own back line and instrument, we’ll provide technicians. Come along and perform or just enjoy the music.
MODERN DANCE SOCIETY VARIOUS VENUES
£2
Hip Hop Dance Class
EUMDS provide classes in beginner and advanced level in 6 different styles - this session will focus on hip hop. For Give it a Go we are dropping our non-member prices to £2 per class so come and have some dancing fun!
fri 13 Nov (5pm - 7pm) potterrow, venue fri 20 Nov (5pm - 7pm) pleasance, 48a upper EDINBURGH UNI A CAPPELLA PLEASANCE, PENTLAND ROOM
£2
Singing Workshop
Ever wanted to try close-harmony singing? Now’s your chance!
sun 15 and 22 Nov (2pm - 5pm) EUSA TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR
FREE
FolkSoc in the Lounge
Traditional Scottish music performed by the Folk Society!
wed 18 Nov (9pm - 11pm) 21
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
thu 12 and 19 Nov (9pm - 11pm)
GAMES & QUIZZES SIGN UP FOR EVENTS AT EUSA.ED.AC.UK/GIVEITAGO MENTAL WEALTH AND WELLBEING SOCIETY TEVIOT, LOFT BAR
FREE
Games Night with WellSoc
Whether you like to go head-to-head with battleships, build your monopoly empire or team up for taboo, come to the games night to meet new people, learn what WellSoc do and find out how you can get involved!
sat 7 Nov (7pm - 9pm) GAMES & QUIZZES
EUSA TEVIOT, LIBRARY BAR
FREE
Teviot Pursuits
Join us in the Library Bar for Teviot Pursuits! Free to join, so come on down, join a team (or bring one) and test yourself! Prizes to be won!
sun 8, 15 and 22 Nov (8pm - 11pm) EUSA TEVIOT, POOL AND BILLIARD ROOM
FIFA Tournament
Come down for 7pm for kick-off at 7.30pm! Weekly cash prizes for the winner!
mon 9 & 16 Nov (7pm - 11pm) 22
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EUSA KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE, MAYFIELD BAR
£1
KB Pool Competition
Come down for 6pm for a 6.30pm start! Weekly cash prizes for the winner!
mon 9 and 16 Nov (8pm - 11pm) EUSA
GAMES & QUIZZES
PLEASANCE, CABARET BAR
FREE
Pleasance Quiz
The famous Pleasance Pub Quiz! Do YOU know where Spencer took Caggie for her birthday on Made in Chelsea, Series 1? Do YOU know the chemical formula for table salt? What about how much data can be stored on a standard computer floppy disc? Get a team together or wander down and join one! Test your knowledge, useful, as well as useless!
mon 9 & 16 Nov (8pm - 11pm) EUSA KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE, MAYFIELD BAR
KB Quiz
KB Quiz! Join a team, bring a team, win prizes!
tue 10 & 17 Nov (6.30pm - 11pm) 24
FREE
GERMAN SOCIETY TEVIOT, UNDERGROUND
FREE
German Pub Quiz Our society is all about bringing people together, having a good time and the best part is you don’t even have to speak German! The quiz will involve teams, questions, prizes, drinks and a chance for you to get to know the German Society. So if you have an interest in anything German or just want to take part in a fun pub quiz then come and join us!
wed 11 Nov (6.45pm - 12am) TEVIOT, SPORTS BAR
£1
Teviot Pool Competition
Come down for 7pm for a 7.30pm start! Weekly cash prizes for the winner!
thu 12 & 19 Nov (7pm - 11pm) EUSA TEVIOT, STUDY
FREE
Murder Mystery Evening!
Come and join us for an evening of mystery, mayhem and murder! Put on your kilt, best frock or just a t-shirt and jeans and play Cluedo with human pieces. Meet new people, kill them, then have a drink with them after the game.
sat 21 Nov (7pm - 10.30pm) 25
GAMES & QUIZZES
EUSA
SPORT & LEISURE SIGN UP FOR EVENTS AT EUSA.ED.AC.UK/GIVEITAGO SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB ST LEONARD’S LAND, GYM 2
FREE
Give Shotokan a Go!
Come and give Shotokan a go! Whether you’re looking to become fitter, gain proficiency in self-defence, grade, compete, or simply meet new people, Shotokan has something to offer. At this session get a taste of what we do with an introductory training session, covering basic techniques under the expert tuition of our Sensei. See you there!
Mon 9 Nov (7.30pm - 9.30pm) EUSA KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE
Badminton & Squash Court Hire
£2.50 p/h
SPORT & LEISURE
Squash and Badminton courts are available to hire at £2.50 per hour (including rackets and shuttles/balls) during off peak periods on 10, 12, 17 & 19 Nov. Membership of KB Fitness is not required on these dates. Contact KBH Reception (0131 650 5772) for booking details.
Tue 10 Nov (9am - 11am and 2pm - 4pm) thu 12 nov (9am - 11am and 2pm - 4pm) Tue 17 Nov (9am - 11am and 2pm - 4pm) thu 19 nov (9am - 11am and 2pm - 4pm) 26
CHEERLEADING CLUB ST LEONARD’S LAND, GYM 3
£3
EDex Bring a Friend to Cheer
Come along to our exclusive training session to find out what cheerleading is all about. Experienced or not, all are welcome!
wed 11 Nov (5.30pm - 7.30pm) SHINTY CLUB PEFFERMILL, 3G PITCH
FREE
Give it a Go Shinty EDex Event
Come along and try the full contact and fast paced sport of Shinty. Please bring trainers or football boots; you can bring shinpads, a gumshield or helmet, and your own stick if you own one but these are not necessary and sticks will be provided. You should be of reasonable athletic ability but all technical ability levels are welcome.
wed 11 Nov (5.30pm - 7pm) SPORTS & EXERCISE PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM, CLIMBING WALL
FREE
FREE Climbing Taster Sessions
SPORT & LEISURE
Experience the physical and mental challenge of climbing in a fun and relaxed setting of our own climbing wall and bouldering area. Our tasters are open to all and no previous climbing experience is needed. We’ll also provide you with all the equipment you need for the session.
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SPORTS & EXERCISE PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM
FREE
Bring a Friend for FREE Friday
Team up with a friend and come along to Pleasance sports centre and gym. Existing members can bring a friend along for free to join them for a workout in the gym facilities. It’s a great chance to ‘try before you buy’ a membership.
fri 13 Nov (6.30am - 9.30pm) YOGA SOCIETY TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL
FREE
Day of Yoga
Want to try something new? Come along to our vibrant and exciting day of yoga. We are running free classes of varying styles for you to choose from. A great way to meet people and get involved with the Yoga Society!
fri 13 Nov (10am - 3pm) SQUASH CLUB
SPORT & LEISURE
PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM, SQUASH COURTS
Give it a Go: Squash Club
An opportunity to come and have a go at playing squash in a relaxed environment. Good fun and open to all abilities.
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FREE
SPORTS & EXERCISE PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM
£3
Pay As You Go at the Pleasance
Student non-members are always welcome to ‘pay as you go’ at the Pleasance sports centre and gym, and what better time to try it out than Give it a Go fortnight? Enjoy a workout in our cutting edge range of cardio and free and fixed weight area or just relax in the sauna! It’s a great chance to ‘try before you buy’ a membership.
sat and sun 7 - 8 Nov (9am - 6.30pm) 14 - 15 Nov (9am - 6.30pm) 21 - 22 Nov (9am - 6.30pm) mon - fri 9 - 13 Nov (6.30am - 9.30pm) 16 - 20 Nov (6.30am - 9.30pm) SPORTS & EXERCISE PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM
£40 for a 5 week block
Sports & Exercise Workshop
SPORT & LEISURE
Sport & Exercise run a variety of 5 week workshops to help you hone your physical skills. Learn essential self-defence moves, master the basics of deadlifting or perfect your technique, increase your tone and confidence, or strengthen your core postural muscles. Book at Pleasance reception.
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CREATIVE & APPRECIATION
EVENTS by day SAT 7 NOV 12PM - 2PM
MON 9 NOV 12PM - 4PM
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
Improvised EVOLVE MEET Comedy Workshop AND GREET BEDLAM THEATRE P4
TEVIOT, BALCONY ROOM P9
6.15PM - 2AM
5.30PM - 8PM
8PM - 11PM
TEVIOT, DINING ROOM P8
P 16
TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR P 17
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
GAMES NIGHT WITH WELLSOC TEVIOT, LOFT BAR P 20
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
KB POOL COMPETITION
KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE, MAYFIELD BAR P 22
7PM - 9PM
SUN 8 NOV 2PM - 11PM
SUNDAY SESSIONS TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR P 16
GIVE IT A GO: TANGO! JAZZ IN KING’S BUILDINGS THE LOUNGE HOUSE, FOOD COURT 6PM - 8PM
PUBLIC SPEAKING
TEVIOT, DINING ROOM P9 6PM - 7PM
8PM - 11PM
PLEASANCE QUIZ PLEASANCE, CABARET BAR P 22
P9
TEVIOT, BALCONY ROOM P4
7PM - 9.30PM
TUE 10 NOV 9AM - 11AM
TEVIOT, DINING ROOM P8
PLEASANCE, 48A LOWER P 16
7.30PM - 9.30PM
7PM - 11PM
KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE P 24
FEMINIST SOCIETY WEEKLY MEETING TEVIOT, MIDDLE READING ROOM P8 8PM - 11PM
TEVIOT PURSUITS
TEVIOT, LIBRARY BAR P 20
BEGINNERS DRUMMING WORKSHOP
FIFA TOURNAMENT TEVIOT, POOL AND BILLIARD ROOM P 20 7.30PM - 9.30PM
GIVE SHOTOKAN A GO!
ST LEONARD’S LAND, GYM 2 P 24 7.30PM - 10PM
SPORT & LEISURE
OLD WORLD Vs NEW WORLD WINES TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL P4
30
6.30PM - 8.30PM
GIVE IT A GO: TANGO! TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL P 16 6.30PM - 11PM
KB QUIZ
KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE, MAYFIELD BAR P 22 7PM - 9PM
GLOBAL STATESMAN DEBATE
50 GEORGE SQUARE, ROOM G.03 P9
WELCOME TO 8.30PM - 11PM 7PM - 9PM SAVE THE CHILDREN CREATIVE TAP DANCE CLASS THE CHAPLAINCY, PLEASANCE, WRITING WORKSHOP ROOM 2 OCHIL ROOM
4PM - 8.30PM
BLACKNESS AND FEMINISM IN THE PRESENT DAY
GAMES & QUIZZES
8PM - 11PM
P 17
7.30PM - 11PM
GRASSROOTS BADMINTON & COMEDY SQUASH COURT HIRE PLEASANCE, CABARET BAR 2PM - 4PM
P 17
WED 11 NOV 12PM - 1PM
RUN EUSA BADMINTON & A DAY SQUASH COURT HIRE FOR TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE P 24 6PM - 8PM
ART IN THE COMMUNITY EDINBURGH’S CREATIVE SOCIAL
TEVIOT, NEW AMPHION P5
P 10
2PM - 3.30PM
TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL PICNIC TBC P 10
2.30PM - 4.30PM
THINK TANK WORKSHOP
TEVIOT, LOFT BAR P 10
TEVIOT, UNDERGROUND P 23
BALLET DANCE CLASS PLEASANCE, OCHIL ROOM P 17
5.30PM - 7.30PM
EDEX BRING A FRIEND TO CHEER
ST LEONARD’S LAND, GYM 3 P 25 5.30PM - 7PM
GIVE IT A GO SHINTY EDEX EVENT PEFFERMILL, 3G PITCH P 25 5.30PM - 8PM
PUBHD
TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR P 11 6PM - 7.30PM
COCKTAILS AND CUPCAKES
TEVIOT, NEW AMPHION P5 6PM - 11PM
GIVE IT A GO: POTTERCRAFT
TEVIOT, DINING ROOM P5 6PM - 9PM
GIVE IT A GO: TANGO! TEVIOT, STUDY P 16 6.30PM - 9PM
WEEKLY MEDIEVAL MEETING PLEASANCE, MUNRO ROOM P 11
7PM - 9PM
ANIMAL HANDLING 50 GEORGE SQUARE, ROOM G.05 P6 8PM - 9.30PM
BSL FILM NIGHT
50 GEORGE SQUARE, PROJECT ROOM 1.06 P 11 THU 12 NOV 9AM - 11AM
5PM - 7PM
PLEASANCE, HIGHLAND ROOM P 18
POTTERROW, VENUE P 19
BELLYDANCE TASTER CLASS 6PM - 7PM
12PM - 5PM
FREE CLIMBING TASTER SESSIONS PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM, CLIMBING WALL P 25 2PM - 4PM
8.30PM - 3AM
DIWALI GIVE IT A GO: SIGN POTTERROW, VENUE LANGUAGE SOCIETY P 12 TEACH BRITISH SIGN 9PM - 12AM LANGUAGE IMPROVERTS TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL TECH WORKSHOP P 12 6PM - 7.30PM
SWING DANCE TASTER BADMINTON & STUDY SQUASH COURT HIRE TEVIOT, P 18 KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE P 24
HIP HOP DANCE CLASS
7PM - 11PM
TEVIOT POOL COMPETITION
TEVIOT, SPORTS BAR P 23
BEDLAM THEATRE P6 SAT 14 NOV 10AM -12PM
GIVE IT A GO: SQUASH CLUB
PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM, SQUASH COURTS P 26 12PM - 2PM
IMPROVISED WORKSHOP SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY COMEDY BEDLAM THEATRE P4 PRESENTATION 8PM - 9PM
TEVIOT, BALCONY ROOM P6
1PM - 4PM
BADMINTON & - 11PM SQUASH COURT HIRE 9PM THURSDAYS KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE AT TEVIOT P 24 UNDERGROUND
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND TOUR
5PM - 7PM
TANDEM LANGUAGE CAFE
DANCE CLASS
PLEASANCE, PENTLAND ROOM P 18 5.30PM - 7PM
BALLROOM DANCING TASTER POTTERROW, VENUE P 18
TEVIOT, UNDERGROUND P 19 FRI 13 NOV 6.30AM - 9.30PM
BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE FRIDAY
MEET OUTSIDE TEVIOT P 12 3PM - 5PM
TEVIOT, NEW AMPHION P 12
PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM P 26
SPORT & LEISURE
5PM - 7PM
6PM - 9.30PM
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
MEET OUTSIDE TEVIOT P 11
GERMAN PUB QUIZ
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
6.45PM - 12AM
CALTON HILL TOUR
GAMES & QUIZZES
3PM - 5PM
CREATIVE & APPRECIATION
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10AM - 3PM
DAY OF YOGA
TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL P 26
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EVENTS by day SUN 15 NOV 2PM - 5PM
5.30PM - 8PM
10.30AM - 12PM
7.30PM - 11PM
ROOM P 19
P 16
TEVIOT, DINING ROOM P 13
2PM - 11PM
7PM - 9.30PM
BEGINNERS DRUMMING WORKSHOP
1.05PM - 1.50PM
PLEASANCE, CABARET BAR P 17
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
GIVE IT A GO: TANGO! GAELIC SINGING WORKSHOP KING’S BUILDINGS TASTER SESSION PLEASANCE, PENTLAND HOUSE, FOOD COURT SUNDAY SESSIONS TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR P 16 7PM - 8.45PM
FEMINIST SOCIETY WEEKLY MEETING TEVIOT, MIDDLE READING ROOM P8
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
8PM - 11PM
TEVIOT PURSUITS
TEVIOT, LIBRARY BAR P 20 MON 16 NOV 10AM - 12PM
LANGUAGE FUN WITH HOCUS & LOTUS (PARENTAND-CHILD EVENT)
TEVIOT, DINING ROOM P 13
GAMES & QUIZZES
2PM - 4PM
BSL TASTER SESSION
TEVIOT, DINING ROOM P 13
PLEASANCE, 48A LOWER P 16 7PM - 11PM
FIFA TOURNAMENT TEVIOT, POOL AND BILLIARD ROOM P 20 8PM - 11PM
KB POOL COMPETITION
KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE, MAYFIELD BAR P 22 8PM - 11PM
JAZZ IN THE LOUNGE
TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR P 17 8PM - 11PM
PLEASANCE QUIZ PLEASANCE, CABARET BAR P 22
8.30PM - 11PM
MAIN LIBRARY, CAREERS SERVICE P7 2PM - 4PM
KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE P 24
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8PM - 11PM
LGBT+ MOVIE NIGHT TEVIOT, STUDY P 14 WED 18 NOV 2PM - 4PM
EAOP TRAINING SESSION
DAVID HUME TOWER, LG.11 P 14
BADMINTON & 2PM - 4.30PM SQUASH COURT HIRE GET INSPIRED! AN KING’S BUILDINGS ENTERPRISE WEEK HOUSE P 24 NETWORKING EVENT 6PM - 8.30PM
ACTIVITY STATIONS TASTER EVENING TBC P 13
EDINBURGH CENTRE FOR CARBON INNOVATION, ASSEMBLY ROOM P7 3PM - 5PM
HISTORY OF THE GIVE IT A GO: TANGO! UNIVERSITY OF TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL EDINBURGH TOUR P 16 6.30PM - 8.30PM
6.30PM - 11PM
KB QUIZ
KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE, MAYFIELD BAR P 22
CREATIVE GET INNOVATING! AN WRITING WORKSHOP BALCONY ROOM ENTERPRISE WEEK TEVIOT, 7PM - 9PM P4 INTERACTIVE SKILLS TAP DANCE CLASS TUE 17 NOV WORKSHOP PLEASANCE, 9AM - 11AM EDINBURGH CENTRE OCHIL ROOM FOR CARBON P 17 BADMINTON & INNOVATION, THE POD SQUASH COURT HIRE P6 2PM - 4.30PM
SPORT & LEISURE
INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR YOURSELF? AN ENTERPRISE WEEK CAREER CONVERSATION
GRASSROOTS COMEDY
MEET OUTSIDE TEVIOT P 14 5PM - 7PM
BALLET DANCE CLASS
PLEASANCE, 48A UPPER P 17 6PM - 9PM
GIVE IT A GO: TANGO! TEVIOT, STUDY P 16
6.30PM - 10PM
SAT 21 NOV
PLEASANCE, MUNRO ROOM P 11
PENTLAND ROOM P7
MEET OUTSIDE TEVIOT P 15
7PM - 11PM
12PM - 2PM
TEVIOT, SPORTS BAR P 23
BEDLAM THEATRE P4
50 GEORGE SQUARE, ST ALBERT’S CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY P 14 9PM - 11PM
FOLKSOC IN THE LOUNGE
TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR P 19 THU 19 NOV 9AM - 11AM
BADMINTON & SQUASH COURT HIRE KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE P 24 2PM - 4PM
BADMINTON & SQUASH COURT HIRE KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE P 24 5PM - 6.30PM
DANCE CLASS
POTTERROW, VENUE P 18 5PM - 9.30PM
TEVIOT POOL COMPETITION
PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM P 27
8PM - 11PM
7PM - 10.30PM
MON - FRI 9 - 13 NOV 6 - 20 NOV 12PM - 2PM
P7
P 23
PLEASANCE, TBC P5
9PM - 11PM
SUN 22 NOV 2PM - 5PM
WORDY THURSDAYS MURDER FRESHAIR RADIO PLEASANCE, MYSTERY EVENING! WEEKLY MEETING CABARET BAR TEVIOT, STUDY THURSDAYS AT TEVIOT UNDERGROUND
TEVIOT, UNDERGROUND P 19 FRI 20 NOV 10AM - 12PM
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT, HOLYROOD P 15 5PM - 7PM
HIP HOP DANCE CLASS
PLEASANCE, 48A UPPER P 19 6.30PM - 8PM
LINGUA YOUTH ENTERPRISE SPEED TEVIOT, DEBATING HALL CONFERENCE P 15 50 GEORGE SQUARE, LECTURE THEATRE G.03 P 15
IMPROVISED COMEDY WORKSHOP
PAY AS YOU GO AT THE PLEASANCE
SINGING WORKSHOP PLEASANCE, PENTLAND ROOM P 19 2PM - 11PM
SUNDAY SESSIONS TEVIOT, LOUNGE BAR P 16 7PM - 8.45PM
FEMINIST SOCIETY WEEKLY MEETING TEVIOT, MIDDLE READING ROOM P8 8PM - 11PM
TEVIOT PURSUITS
TEVIOT, LIBRARY BAR P 20
9 - 13 NOV 6 - 20 NOV 6.30AM - 9.30PM
PAY AS YOU GO AT THE PLEASANCE PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM P 27
ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ UNION MIDWEEK MEAL
SAT AND SUN 7 - 8 NOV 14 - 15 NOV 21 - 22 NOV 9AM - 6.30PM
VARIOUS TIMES STARTING 9 NOV
SPORTS & EXERCISE WORKSHOP PLEASANCE, SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM P 27
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9PM - 12AM
GAMES & QUIZZES
7.30PM - 9PM
12PM - 2PM GREAT BRITISH CUPCAKE CHALLENGE ARTHUR’S SEAT CLIMB PLEASANCE,
SPORT & LEISURE
WEEKLY MEDIEVAL MEETING
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
6.30PM - 9PM
CREATIVE & APPRECIATION
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ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
CULTURAL, COMMUNITY & CAUSES
Sat 7
WEd 11 thu 12
GAMES & QUIZZES
SPORT & LEISURE
CREATIVE & APPRECIATION
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mon 16
thu 19
fri 20
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tue 17
wed 18
sat 21
sun 22
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fri 13 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & DANCE
tue 10
GAMES & QUIZZES
Mon 9
SPORT & LEISURE
CREATIVE & APPRECIATION
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