Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What events are planned?

A. We will be running a selection of events over the course of an extended 4-week Freshers’ Welcome. This will include pub quizzes, a UV rave from the comfort of your own table and more.

Q. Can I buy event tickets in person from the Students’ Union?

A. All Freshers’ event tickets are available for purchase to from our Welcome Page on the SU website. Tickets will be released from September.

Q. Will there be Freshers’ Fairs?

A. There was a time we were hoping to deliver Micro Fairs for students to meet some of our groups face to face, unfortunately we are at a point where that is proving not feasible, so we will double up on our digital efforts and hope that we can deliver something in person later in the academic year.

Q. I don’t feel comfortable attending events yet. What is available to me?

A. We know some of you may not be ready to attend events in person just yet, not to worry, we understand. We will also be introducing a number of online events to make sure we are reaching as many students as possible (that’s if you haven’t had enough of zoom calls already!) . We will also be running virtual drop-ins with our clubs and societies. You can find out more on our Welcome Page

Q.When will tickets be released?

A. Tickets are now on sale. You can purchase them here .

Q.I think I have purchased an unofficial ticket, what should I do ?

A. If you are worried that you may have purchased an unofficial ticket please email StudentsUnion@Cardiff.ac.uk

Q. Will there be Club Nights?

A. Unless the guidance from the Welsh Government changes and we feel it is safe to do so, we are not able to offer dance floor parties until the early hours. However, we can promise that we will be running socially distanced events with lots of food and drinks from the comfort of your table.

Why aren’t you selling Freshers’ tickets like other nightclubs?

A. We were already proud of our socially responsible credentials, you know us, we provide more welfare initiatives that any other club in town. We've adopted these same principles while making our venues Covid-19 safe which is why we're ensuring that we follow all government guidance and will not sell tickets for club nights until the guidance changes on club events.

Q. Will there be any events available for those who do not drink?

A. We understand that for many reasons you may not feel comfortable attending an event with alcohol. We will be planning to run some events that are non-alcoholic. We will update you with events details when we have more information on what we can safely offer in accordance with government guidance.

I’ve heard of Give it a Go – what is that?

A. Give it a Go (GIAG) is a Students' Union initiative showcasing trips, opportunities and taster sessions available to all Cardiff University students.? We will be releasing more information on GIAG later in the term. .

Q. How do I join a club/society?

A. Clubs and societies will be looking to deliver some virtual drop-ins for you to find out more without leaving the comfort of your bed.
Alternatively, students can see a full list of clubs and societies on the website and can purchase membership from there.

Q. Will Societies and Clubs run events this year?

A. Whilst we know some activity will have to be delivered differently, we will be working with our student groups to support them to deliver socially distant events and opportunities for you all to take part in.

Q. How can I get involved in Volunteering/Enterprise/Skills Development?

A. Students can find out about volunteering and skills development opportunities on the SU website.
If you have any questions you can contact the teams directly. Cardiff Volunteering: Volunteering@Cardiff.ac.uk Skills Development Service: sds@cardiff.ac.uk

Q. What are the guidelines for Wales?

A. If you are travelling to Cardiff University from outside of Wales the guidance may be different to your area. You can keep updated on the Gov.Wales website.