Welcome

Welcome

From your first day, we’re here to help you feel at home; from finding lifelong friends, to trying a brand new activity or hanging out with your housemates at one our events, you’ll find lots to keep you busy.

We know this year Freshers’ may be a little different but that doesn’t stop us planning some incredible events, evening entertainment and even virtual activities for you to enjoy. We are at the heart of student activity and we are putting your safety first by abiding by government guidance but also making sure you can have opportunities to meet people in a way that is safe for you. We will have some house rules to help keep you and others safe, and while capacity is limited, we need you to make sure you book beforehand to avoid disappointment.

Events

Events

Our legendary in house pub The Taf will be reopening its door to students from Monday 21st September with delicious food and awesome drinks deals!

You can book a table for The Taf here.

We’re also hosting some great events in Y Plas, our very own night club. Although you won’t be able to dance until the early hours (as everyone has to follow the government guidance) – we promise it will be the only place for you and your housemates to be this Freshers!

While we plan all the fun we do ask that you book a table before you attend and download our app so that you can enjoy your whole evening from the comfort of your designated table.

All events are seated only, please make sure you follow the House Rules when attending our venues

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VK Welcome Party

Fri 25 Sep 2020 - From 16:30

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Sat 26 Sep 2020 - From 16:30

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UV Party

Wed 30 Sep 2020 - From 16:30

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Thu 1 Oct 2020 - From 16:30

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Oktoberfest

Fri 2 Oct 2020 - From 16:30

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Sat 3 Oct 2020 - From 16:30

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Distanced & Virtual Events

Distanced & Virtual Events

We know that some of you may need to isolate when you arrive at University or you may not be ready to go out and socialise just yet, which we completely understand. That is why we will be hosting a variety of virtual events so you can enjoy Freshers’ from the comfort of your own home (loungewear optional).

Our incredible Give it a Go team have put together a range of events, including virtual drop-ins hosted by our very own sports clubs and societies, giving you the chance to find out more and chat to them. You can also join some of our amazing Cardiff Volunteering projects for virtual and socially distanced events over the next few weeks.

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Volunteering Events

Give it a Go Events

Mountaineering Club Flashpoint - Bouldering GIAG
6th-6th February
Leaving from the SU outside the bagel place, transport in the minibuses will be provided. Maybe get there 5-10 mins early. This is for bouldering at the Flashpoint centre.
Give It A Go Cotswolds Trip
2nd February
Meeting Point: Student Union
Airsoft Society Airsoft Give-It-a-Go! Students' Union Close-Quarters-Combat
2nd February
Open to anyone (although strictly 18+), member or not! This is an 'SUCQC' (Students' Union Close-Quarter's Combat) event, and will consist of timeslotted games to give airsoft with the society a go!
Broadway Dance Society Broadway Dance Give It A Go
2nd February
Studio 3CD, Cardiff Students' Union
Broadway's Semester 2 GIAG event! Come along and try out a couple of the dance classes we have to offer including, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Street!
Scavenger Hunt Photography Society GIAG : Scavenger Hunt
2nd February
Cardiff City Centre
Meet us by the Cardiff Castle entrance at 2 pm to embark on a fun, exciting scavenger hunt!
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) GIAG
2nd February
3C/D, Cardiff University Students Union
This session will be an introduction to mixed martial arts, primarily aimed at those who are looking to try out a new sport. The session will cover the foundations of both striking and grappling with experienced coaches.
"Cardiff Vocaloid Society, Vocaloid Concert! Sunday 2nd February, 6:45pm - 8:30pm, Students' Union Room 3F, ft. videos of your favourite vocaloid hits, mini glowsticks, and more! Give it a Go!" Vocaloid Society Vocaloid Society GIAG - Vocaloid Concert!
2nd February
Room 3F, Students' Union
Come hang out with fellow Vocaloid fans and enjoy all your favourite Vocaloid hits!
Jiu Jitsu Club Give It A Go
3rd February
Talybont Sports Centre - South Court
Come along and try out Jiu Jitsu for free at our GIAGs! No experience needed!
Expression Dance Society Advanced Give-It-A-Go
3rd February
Students Union - 3D
ATMA Society Mantra Night
3rd February
The Lodge, SU
Welcome in the new term with the power of mantra meditation!
Athletics Club GIAG Beginners - Couch to 5k
3rd February
SU gym @ Senghenyyed Road.
Model United Nations Society MUN Give it a Go Session term 2
3rd February
John Percival 2.01
Gaming Society Give It A Go TOURNAMENT: Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing
3rd February
Student Union Room 3E
Rugby League Club Rugby League GIAG
3rd February
Talybont 3G Pitches CF14 3UX
A short sharp session where you can find out more about Rugby League.
Cardiff Regular and Irregular Tabletop Society CRITS Cardgaming Give It A Go
4th February
Cardiff Students' Union, 3rd Floor
CRITS TCGs, for anyone from beginners to experienced players!
Expression Dance Society Fitness Give-It-A-GO
4th February
Cathays Community Centre
Athletics Club Beginner’s 5-10k (interval sessions)
4th February
SU gym @ Senghenyyed Road.
Mountaineering Club Boulders - Roped climbing GIAG
4th February
Leaving from the SU outside the bagel place, transport in the minibuses will be provided. Maybe get there 5-10 mins early. This is for roped climbing and some bouldering at the Boulders centre.
Feminist Society Give it a go Games Night
4th February
Cardiff University
For our Give it a Go 2025, we invite you to a feminist themed games night. We will run a feminist themed kahoot quiz alongside some board game classics. If you want to meet our lovely committee and other like-minded feminists, then come along!
Bollywood Dance Society Classical Give It A Go Class
4th February
Room 3C, Students' Union
Belly Dancing Society Give It A Go 2 (Spring Term)
4th February
Room 3C, Student Union
Come along to our GIAG for the Spring term to try out Belly Dance for one lesson!! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle and get ready for some fun dancing!
Anime Society GIAG #3: Drawing Event!
5th February
John Percival Building 1.29 & 1.29A
A drawing event with different prompts. There will be a vote on our discord and prizes for the winners!
Cardiff Regular and Irregular Tabletop Society CRITS Boardgaming Give It A Go
5th February
Cardiff Students' Union, 3rd Floor
CRITS Boardgames, including everything from party games to social deduction to cooperative ones!
Athletics Club GIAG Throws Session
5th February
GIAG throws session at NIAC on the 5th of February from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Jiu Jitsu Club Give It A Go
5th February
Talybont Sports Centre - South Court
Come along and try out Jiu Jitsu for free at our GIAGs! No experience needed!
Cardiff Regular and Irregular Tabletop Society CRITS Wargaming Give It A Go
6th February
Cardiff Students' Union, 3rd Floor
Complex wargames with many dice and figurines! Enjoy the artistic mini-painting and the good vibes with the rest of our lovely wargamers!
Athletics Club Sprints GIAG
6th February
National Indoor Athletics Centre
Expression Dance Society Novice Give-It-A-Go
6th February
Students Union - 3C
Expression Dance Society Intermediate Give-It-A-Go
6th February
Students Union - 3C
CU Heels Dance Society Beginners 'give it a go'
6th February
Room 3D in the SU building
CU Heels Dance Society Intermediate 'give it a go'
6th February
Room 3D in the SU building
Film Production Society Give it A Go (FREE): Short Film Making Competition
7th February
2.01 John Percival
Film Society Short Film Making Competition Give it a Go !!
7th February
2.01 John Percival
Give It A Go Cambridge Trip
8th February
Meeting Point: Student Union
Athletics Club Trail Running GIAG
9th February
Between Talybont North and South Residences
Give It A Go Waterfall Walk Trip
9th February
Meeting Point: Student Union
Cardiff Regular and Irregular Tabletop Society CRITS Roleplaying Give It A Go
9th February
Cardiff Students' Union, 3rd Floor
Anything from Dungeons and Dragons to Pathfinder to Call of Cthulhu - we have a table for it all! New or not, come play a game and see if you enjoy an afternoon of TTRPGS!
ABBA Society GIAG tote bag painting 4pm.
9th February
Student Union, 3F
Calling all super troupers! Are you ready to get your groove on with us in the new year?! We are hosting another Give It A Go session in partnership with the Student's Union!
ABBA Society GIAG tote bag painting 5pm.
9th February
Student Union, 3F
Calling all super troupers! Are you ready to get your groove on with us in the new year?! We are hosting another Give It A Go session in partnership with the Student's Union!
Mountaineering Club Flashpoint - Bouldering GIAG
11th February
Leaving from the SU outside the bagel place, transport in the minibuses will be provided. Maybe get there 5-10 mins early. This is for bouldering at the Flashpoint centre.
Bollywood Dance Society Bollywood Give It A Go class
11th February
Room 3C, Students' Union
Mountaineering Club Boulders - Roped climbing GIAG
13th February
Leaving from the SU outside the bagel place, transport in the minibuses will be provided. Maybe get there 5-10 mins early. This is for roped climbing and some bouldering at the Boulders centre.
Athletics Club Sprints GIAG
13th February
National Indoor Athletics Centre
Give It A Go Glastonbury & Wells Trip
15th February
Meeting Point: Student Union
Rifle Club Give it a Go! (morning)
15th February
Give .22LR rifle shooting a go this term!
Airsoft Society Airsoft Give-It-a-Go! 'The Station' Away Game
15th February
Open to anyone (strictly 18+), member or not! This is a 'normal' gameday at an indoor site. The site is accessible by train from Cathays or Cardiff Central stations.
Rifle Club Give it a Go! (afternoon)
15th February
Give .22LR rifle shooting a go this term!
Give It A Go Rhossili - Gower Coast Trip
16th February
Meeting Point: Student Union
Wet Dippers Wild Swimming Society Valentines Dip: Bring a date or a mate
16th February
Give It A Go Tenby Trip
22nd February
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Oxford Trip
23rd February
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Corfe Castle & Swanage Trip
1st March
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Pen y Fan Trip
2nd March
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Stourhead Trip
8th March
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Jurassic Coast Trip
9th March
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Stonehenge & Salisbury Trip
15th March
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Cotswolds Trip
16th March
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Cambridge Trip - Postgraduate Exclusive
22nd March
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Pen y Fan Trip
23rd March
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Stratford-Upon-Avon Trip
29th March
Meeting Point: Student Union
Give It A Go Waterfall Walk Trip
30th March
Meeting Point: Student Union

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