Events in October

Forthcoming Events

Thu 1st October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Societies & Freebies Fair Day 2: 10am - 4pm

The Taf Quiz Thursdays: 1st October 11am - 2nd October midnight; The Taf

Fresher Trial 1: 12:30pm - 2:30pm; Talybont astro. Sports Training Village, Talybont, CF14 3AT; For anyone considering playing hockey at university for the 2026/2027 season.

GIAG Sessions: 1pm - 4pm; Smash Padel Courts; Give It a Go: Padel 🎾 Never played padel before, or already have some experience and want to check out the Padel Society? Come along to our Give It a Go session at Smash Padel Courts!

Ice Hockey Give It A Go!: 1pm - 2:30pm; Vindico Arena, Cardiff Bay; Come try your new favourite sport! Cardiff RedHawks ice hockey society is running a Give It A Go for all those interested in the sport! Whether you are a budding new member or have a passion for the game, come down to try it out.

Baseball and Softball GIAG 1: 14:00, Thu 1 Oct 2026: 2pm - 4pm; Pontcanna fields (next to Blackweir Bridge); Come along and try out a training session with us at the baseball field at Pontcanna! We will teach you some warmups and drills as we prepare for a busy upcoming season! All abilities and experience levels are welcome!

Chai &Chill - Give it a go!: 2pm - 3pm; Join our WhatsApp for details

Give Squash A Go! 2pm-3pm: 2pm - 3pm; Talybont Squash Courts

GIAG- Crêpes Social: 2:30pm - 4:30pm; Room 3C/D in the Student Union; Come along to meet the French Society committee and hear about what we have planned for the year.

Give Squash A Go! 3pm-4pm: 3pm - 4pm; Talybont Squash Courts

Student Action for Refugees - Join our first conversation class back!: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; The Trinity Centre,Four Elms Rd, Cardiff CF24 1LE; Summer is over, students are moving in! Anxious to meet new people? Desire social change? Join us for our first conversation class and contribute to the growing community in this city and university! You don’t need to be an expert - just passionate!

Musicals Quiz! GIAG (Musicals Society): 6pm - 8pm; Room 3F Students Union; Want to test your knowledge on all things Musicals? Join us for a fun night of quizzing and prizes!

Psych Soc Games Night GIAG: 6pm - 8pm; Room 3E (3rd Floor) of Cardiff Student's Union CF10 3QN; Join Psychology Society for our first Give it a Go session of the year, Games Night! A free, laid-back social with games and snacks. Everyone welcome. 🧠🎲

Touch Rugby GIAG 1: 6pm - 7pm; Talybont 3G pitch; Experienced or not come and give Touch Rugby a go!

Twilight Society GIAG Quiz!: 6pm - 8pm; Students' Union, Room 3G; THE BEGINNING OF GREATNESS

Volleyball Give it a go!: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Talybont Sports Center; Just seen volleyball on the TV and thought it was cool? Watched Haiyku and wanted that training arc? Just wanted to try it out? This is the Give it a go session for you! Come to Talybont Sports Center to learn the basics of volleyball!

Bingo Lingo: 7pm - 11:59pm; The Great Hall; ticket-price=£8.00 Early Bird=bookingfee=0.80 Release 1=bookingfee=1.00 Final Release=bookingfee=1.20 ebso r1so

Cardiff LINKS Give It A Go: 7pm - 9pm; Cardiff Student's Union room 3E

Medics Squash Give It A Go 1: 7:20pm - 9:20pm; Squash Courts, Talybont Sports Centre

Give It A Go: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall

Taekwon-Do GIAG!: 7:30pm - 9pm; Talybont Sport Facilities, Courts 5 & 6; Come and try out one of our introductory training sessions - beginners and experienced are encouraged !

Pre Haus Social: 8pm - 10:30pm; The Taf / Balconi

Swimming Give it a go (3): 8:30pm - 9:30pm; Maindy Centre

GIAG Club Night - In My Pop Girl Era: 10pm - 3am; Popworld; Taylor Swift and Pop Girls club night in collaboration with PopWorld. Get a free shot with your free ticket!

Haus of Disco: 10pm - 3am; Cwtch, Y Plas; ticket-price=£2.00 Early Bird=bookingfee=0.75 ebso Release 1=bookingfee=0.75

K-Pop Club Freshers: 10pm - 3am; Y Plas; ticket-price=£5.00 Early Bird=bookingfee=0.75 Release 1=bookingfee=0.75 Release 2=bookingfee=0.75 ebso

Fri 2nd October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Wet Dippers GIAG (QUIET) - Penarth: 10am - 11am; THIS EVENT IS NOT THE MAIN GIAG

Fresher Trials, Day 2, and GIAG: 10:30am - noon; Talybont 3G pitch; Trials for newcomers for Cardiff University Men’s Hockey Club for the 2026/2027 season. All abilities welcome to our GIAG session, held simultaneously.

Dirty Fridays: 2nd October 11am - 3rd October 1am; The Taf

Friday Fest: 11am - 4pm

Wet Dippers GIAG 1: Penarth: 11am - 1pm; RNLI Penarth Lifeboat Station; Join us for our first GIAG! Tickets regularly sell out for our GIAGs so make sure to grab one to avoid disappointment

Esports Society GIAG: noon - 7pm; Esports Suite, Cardiff Students' Union; 🎮 Join Us for an Exciting Afternoon of Gaming and Socializing! 🎮

Fresher trial 2: noon - 2pm; Talybont astro. Sports Training Village, Talybont, CF14 3AT; For anyone considering playing hockey at university of the 2026/2027 season.

GIAG session 2: noon - 1:30pm; Bute park (more information on our instagram page); This is an open and free Give It a Go session for anyone interested in rounders wether you want to join a team or simply want a fun activity to participate in, all are welcome

Give It A Go - Vegetarian & Vegan Cardiff Walking Tour: 1pm - 3pm; Bottom of CU/CSL Steps (Park Place)

Give Squash A Go! 2pm-3pm: 2pm - 3pm; Talybont Squash Courts

Give Squash A Go! 3pm-4pm: 3pm - 4pm; Talybont Squash Courts

Men's Basketball Give It A Go: 3pm - 5pm; Talybont Sports Complex

Rugby League GIAG II: 4pm - 5pm; Talybont 3G; Never played rugby league? Perfect. CURL's free Give It A Go session is built for total beginners — non-contact, no kit needed, no commitment. Learn the basics, play some games, meet the squad. Just bring trainers and a water bottle.

Character Hotseating Giag: 5pm - 7pm; 3G, Students' Union

Fursona Make and Greet: 5pm - 7pm; Students Union room 3E; A chance to meet fellow members making, drawing and sharing your fursonas! No art experience required :3

SAWSA Hide and Seek in Bute GIAG: 5pm - 7pm; Bute Building, King Edward VII Ave, Cardiff CF10 3NB; Join the SAWSA for a game of hide-and-seek around the Bute Building. It’s a fun way to get to know us while finding your way around the building’s extremely complicated layout!

Act One GIAG - Drama games & improv (Session 1): 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

Women’s Cricket Friday Give it a Go: 5:30pm - 7pm; Talybont Sports Hall; Welcome to Cardiff University’s Women’s Cricket! If you’re interested in trying your hand at cricket, come and have a go! Meet some new people and get a feel for the club! We can’t wait to see you there!

FIRST FILMSOC QUIZ OF THE YEAR, GIAG, PLEASE COME: 6pm - 8pm; Room TBD, please see our whatsapp/ig for more details closer to the time (or email us!).; The first film quiz of the 26/27 uni year. Also the first of FilmSoc's freshers events, no membership required please come along and meet us. Check out our whatsapp for the most current details (available by emailing or instagramming us). Thanks.

Mackintosh GIAG: 6pm - 8pm; Mackintosh Hotel

Marxist Society Give it a Go - Why We Need a Revolution: 7pm - 9pm; John Percival Building, Room 2.01; Revolutions and mass movements are breaking out across the world, led by young people who are sick of capitalism. We will be discussing why Britain needs a revolution, and what happens next!

Real Ale and Cider GIAG 2 - Pub Taskmaster!: 7pm - 11:30pm; Meet outside the SU steps/CSL; Join Cardiff's premier ale and cider society in their own take on the popular comedy show 'Taskmaster'! Silly (and surprisingly difficult) challenges will lead you on a night of light, laughter and lots of fun.

Ultimate Frisbee GIAG (Indoors): 8:30pm - 10:30pm; Talybont Sports Training Village, North Hall; Never played? No problem! Come try out Ultimate Frisbee! In a beginner-friendly environment, you can learn the basics, play a few games, ask any questions about the season, and meet the Committee!

Frat Party: 10pm - 3am; Y Plas; ticket-price=£5.00 Early Bird=bookingfee=0.75 Release 1=bookingfee=0.75 Release 2=bookingfee=0.99 Release 3=bookingfee=1.25 Release 4=bookingfee=0.95 Final Release=bookingfee=1.35 ebso r1so r2so

Sat 3rd October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Introductory Caving Trip - GIAG - 03/10: 9am - 4pm; An introductory caving trip, all safety gear provided and run by an experienced leader.

Stonehenge & Salisbury Trip: 9am - 7:30pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance; all=bookingfee=1.50

Book Club Bookstore Crawl GIAG: 11am - 3pm; Alexandra Gardens; Join us as we explore Cardiff's bookshops!

Cardiff Polo GIAG: 11am - 4pm; Longdole Polo Club

Cwtch Up: 11am - 4pm; Cwtch, Y Plas

Wet Dippers GIAG 2: Barry: 11am - 1pm; Jacksons Bay, Barry Island; Our second GIAG, limited tickets remaining!

Surf Sports GIAG: 11:30am - 5pm; Porthcawl

A Cappella Give it a Go: noon - 2pm; 3C/D, 3rd Floor Cardiff Students' Union; Come along to our free Give it a Go if you want to try what A Cappella is all about! We will do some fun warmups and learn an arrangement together, and there will be plenty of opportunity for you to chat to members of each group!

Cwtch Up & Come Out (LGBTQ+ Social): noon - 2pm; Cwtch (SU building)

Give Squash A Go! 12pm-1pm: noon - 1pm; Talybont Squash Courts

Roath Park GIAG - Wildlife ID session: noon - 3pm; Roath Park - Meet in front of Lighthouse; Use various ID books to identify the wildlife of Roath Park gardens and lake in small groups!

Social Saturdays: 3rd October noon - 4th October midnight; The Taf

Act One GIAG - Drama games & improv (Session 2): 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

ANARC's Boardgames and Biscuits GIAG!: 1pm - 3pm; Cardiff Student Union, room 3G; Earn yourself some ultimate Kleos by coming along to our first event of the year: Boardgames and Biscuits! Gain glory on the Boardgame battlefield or just have a nice time and enjoy some biscuits, whatever you wanna do.

Filming Location Tour - Sci-Fi & Fantasy Soc GIAG: 1pm - 4pm; Meet outside the Centre for Student Life; Get to know Cardiff as we explore the city through the movies and shows that have been filmed here. The tour will be focused on the university and city centre. Open to anyone interested in sci-fi, fantasy, films, or who wants to get to know the city.

Furry Walk and Picnic: 1pm - 5pm; Bute Park - walking bus from SU lobby; A Walk and Picnic in Bute Park for all CU Furries!

Give Squash A Go! 1pm-2pm: 1pm - 2pm; Talybont Squash Courts

River Taff GIAG: 1pm - 3pm; Join Cardiff University Kayaking Club for a fun Give It A Go session on the River Taff! No experience needed—just bring yourself. Enjoy exciting games on the water, then relax with a BBQ afterward! Any further queries, please DM us on Instagram!

Cardiff Universities Ladies Football - IMG GIAG: 2pm - 4pm; Talybont Astro; CULF IMG - Give It A Go

Give Squash A Go! 2pm-3pm: 2pm - 3pm; Talybont Squash Courts

Picnic and Meet and Greet GIAG: 2pm - 5pm; Bute Park - Blackweir Fields; Philosophy society picnic where freshers and refreshers can meet / catch-up with their fellow students!

Act One GIAG - Postgraduate: 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

Roller Disco: 6pm - 11pm; The Great Hall; ticket-price=£7.00 Session 1=bookingfee=0.75 Session 2=bookingfee=0.75 Session 3=bookingfee=0.75

Roller Disco (International Student Event): 6pm - 7:15pm; The Great Hall

Anime GIAG 2: Suzume Screening: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; A screening of the 2022 film by Makoto Shinkai, following a journey across Japan, sealing supernatural doors to stop a colossal worm causing disastrous earthquakes.

Feminist Society GIAG Autumn 2026- Night out to Kings!!: 9pm - 3am; Join us for a night out in Kings! Pres details will be available in the groupchat - DM our insta if you aren't in it <3

CCTV S01E03: UV Rave: 10pm - 3am; Y Plas; ticket-price=£6.00 Early Bird=bookingfee=0.75 ebso

Sun 4th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Jurassic Coast & Corfe Castle Trip: 8:30am - 8:15pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance; all=bookingfee=1.50

Introductory Caving Trip - GIAG - 04/10: 9am - 4pm; An introductory caving trip, all safety gear provided and run by an experienced leader.

GIAG Bute Park Birding walk: 10am - 11am; Bute Park; This GIAG session in Bute Park is a great opportunity for birdwatching and nature enthusiasts to meet likeminded people. All experience levels welcome.

Give It A Go - Combat Session: 11:45am - 3pm; Meet on the ground floor of the Student Union, then head to Blackweir Fields; Learn to fight, 12th-century style!

Bridge Give It A Go 04/10: noon - 4pm; Cardiff Bridge Club

GIAG Filming Location Tour: noon - 2pm; Centre for Student Life by the outside stairs, Park Place; Cathays Campus Doctor Who filming location tour from outside the SU to the Museum. Great way to familiarize yourself with campus while learning about every weeping angel in blinking distance and where Danny Pink tragically fell.

Sunday Carvery: noon - 11pm; The Taf

Women's Hockey Give It A Go: noon - 1:30pm; Talybont astro. Sports Training Village, Talybont, CF14 3AT; Everyone welcome to come along and pick up a stick for the first time or revisit hockey!

Act One GIAG - Crew: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

Touch Rugby GIAG 2: 12:30pm - 2pm; Talybont 3G pitch; Experienced or not come and give Touch Rugby a go!

Postgraduate 'Question of Gravy': 1pm - 3:30pm; Balconi, Students' Union

Baseball and Softball GIAG 2: 14:00, Sun 4 Oct 2026: 2pm - 4pm; Pontcanna fields (next to Blackweir Bridge); Come along and try out a training session with us at the baseball field at Pontcanna! We will teach you some warmups and drills as we prepare for a busy upcoming season! All abilities and experience levels are welcome!

Dog Society 4th October Give It A Go: 2pm - 3pm; Meeting Point: Secret Garden Café; A relaxed group dog walk around Bute Park with the Dog Society. Come along to meet new people, enjoy the park, and spend some time with some lovely dogs.

Give It A Go - Grill the Grid (Icebreakers): 2pm - 4pm; Will be announced on our instagram at a later date - @cuformula1; Come along to meet your new CUF1 committee! Trivia, kahoot quizzes, race highlights - what's not to love?!

Act One GIAG - Games of Deception: 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Meeting Room 3F - 3rd Floor of SU

Show and Tell: 3pm - 6pm; SU 3rd Floor, 3C/D; Fancy a wholesome opportunity for cultural connection? To share your identity authentically with your peers? To educate yourself on campus communities? 🤔 Come to my cultural Show and Tell and immerse yourself in traditions from across the globe 🌍

Medics Squash Give It A Go 2: 3:20pm - 6pm; Squash Courts, Talybont Sports Centre

Puli FC GIAG: 4pm - 6pm; Puli FC Trials at Pontcanna Fields on Sunday 4th October 2026 at 16:00.

volleyball Give it a go!: 4pm - 6pm; Talybont Sports Hall; Just seen volleyball on the TV and thought it was cool? Watched Haiyku and wanted that training arc? Just wanted to try it out? This is the Give it a go session for you! Come to Talybont Sports Center to learn the basics of volleyball!

Women’s Cricket Sunday Give it a Go: 4pm - 5:30pm; Talybont Sports Hall Nets; Welcome to Cardiff University’s Women’s Cricket! If you’re interested in trying your hand at cricket, come and have a go! Meet some new people and get a feel for the club! We can’t wait to see you there!

Give it a Go Session 16:30-18:00 04/10/2026: 4th October 4:30pm - 5th October 6pm

Ultimate Frisbee GIAG (Outdoors): 5:30pm - 7pm; Talybont 3G; Never played? No problem! Come try out Ultimate Frisbee! In a beginner-friendly environment, you can learn the basics, play a few games, ask any questions about the season, and meet the Committee!

Give it a Go Session 18:00-19:30 4/10/2026: 4th October 6pm - 5th October 7:30pm

Trampolining Club GIAG: 6pm - 8pm; Talybont Court 5/6; A relaxed taster session where students can come along, have a go at trampolining, meet the club, and see what it’s all about. No previous experience is required, and everyone is welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or already have experience.

GIAG 1: Vocaloid Quiz: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; 3E, Cardiff Student's Union

Mon 5th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

GIAG!! Reformer with CUPW: 5th October midnight - 9th October midnight; Will be emailed <3; Reformer workouts for just £5 with CUPW! Build strength, flexibility & balance in small, supportive sessions. Beginners welcome and no experience needed. 10 min from campus. 🤍 💌 join our whatsapp group chat for general updates

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Slinky Malinky @ Tiny Rebel 05/10/2026: 7am - 11am; Tiny Rebel - 25 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DD; Student Organised Live Music at Tiny Rebel Pub

Filipino Society's Jollibee GIAG: 4pm - 7pm; Jollibee: 78 Queen St, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 2GR; Come and attend Filsoc’s GIAG at Jollibee - we encourage you to bring your friends and meet our whole committee along with the other freshers. Games, quizzes and rewards are awaiting you. We are excited to welcome you all!

GIAG - Meet & Greet (Public Speaking): 4pm - 6pm; A chance to come and meet the committee and fellow members! This will take place at the lovely Coffee Spot cafe where you can purchase amazing drinks and food and get to know your fellow freshers!

Novice GIAG: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Y Stiwdio

CU Pride - Games Night GIAG: 5pm - 7pm; Globe Room (3rd Floor SU); Games night GIAG with board games, card games, tabletop games and more!

Give it a Go Quiz: 5pm - 7pm; Interested in quizzing? Want to do something fun? Eager to meet new people and show off your quizzing skills? Come along to the Give it a go quiz! Beginner and veteran quizzers welcome!

Give It A Go: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall

1st Give it a go session: 6pm - 9pm; Great Hall SU

Athletics GIAG Endurance 1 - Recreational group: 6pm - 8pm; Heath Park (King George V Drive N); Come along and try out a typical endurance speed session at Heath park! Aimed at those new to intervals or looking for something less intense

Beginners GIAG: 6pm - 9pm; Cardiff Ski And Snowboard Centre; Give snowsports a try on the dry slope! Open to all abilities.

Capture the RAGon: 6pm - midnight; The Taf - Cardiff SU; Not just a pub crawl

Cardiff West Indian Society Give it a Go Games Night: 6pm - 8pm; TBC

CUMC GIAG Bouldering - Flashpoint: 6pm - 9pm; Flashpoint; Heard of Bouldering, seen it online or at the Olympics but don't really know what it is. Come join us at Flashpoint for a GIAG! Transportation will be provided, leaving from outside the Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road at 18:00.

Traffic DJ Society GIAG: 6pm - 10pm; Six Feet Under, 93 St Mary Street, CF10 1DX

Freshers Week Bar Crawl: 7pm - midnight; Starting at Y Meindy; An action packed pub crawl, a chance to mingle with plenty of networking and social games, finishing at Misfits with queue jumps, discounted drinks and maybe even some karaoke!

GIAG 1 - Model UN Climate Change Debate: 7pm - 8:30pm; John Percivil 2.01

GIAG Beginners 7-8pm: 7pm - 8pm; Room 3D, Cardiff Student’s Union; Tickets for the beginner class with Eleanor!

GIAG: Game Awards: 7pm - 10pm; Meeting Room 3G, Cardiff Students' Union; Taking one of our better socials from last year, we're gonna be running a little debate with a couple of categories and 16-item knockout brackets! Come for some friendly debate over game mechanics & OSTs!

05/10 19:30-20:30 Hoop GIAG (Monday): 7:30pm - 8:30pm

05/10 19:30-20:30 Pole GIAG (Monday): 7:30pm - 8:30pm

GIAG - World Cup 2026: 7:30pm - 9pm; Globe Room SU; Bring a bake inspired by this year's World Cup! Represent a country, team, individual. Whether it's a flag inspired cake, football theme cookies or even a dessert featuring international flavours - get creative with it to score points!

Taekwon-Do GIAG!: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Talybont Sport Facilities, Courts 4 & 5; Come and try out one of our introductory training sessions - beginners and experienced are encouraged !

GIAG Intermediate 8-9pm: 8pm - 9pm; Room 3D, Cardiff Student’s Union; Tickets for the Intermediate class with Maddi!

05/10 20:30-21:30 Hoop GIAG (Monday): 8:30pm - 9:30pm

05/10 20:30-21:30 Pole GIAG (Monday): 8:30pm - 9:30pm

GIAG Monday Maindy cycling (5/10): 8:30pm - 9:30pm; Maindy Velodrome; Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required

05/10 21:30-22:30 Hoop GIAG (Monday): 9:30pm - 10:30pm

05/10 21:30-22:30 Pole Flow GIAG (Monday): 9:30pm - 10:30pm

Tue 6th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

GIAG!! Mat with CUPW: 6th October midnight - 8th October midnight; Will be emailed <3; Strengthen your core, calm your mind. Mat Pilates sessions for £3. Beginner-friendly, community-focused, and the perfect break from freshers stress. No experience needed! no pressure, just movement and good energy. 10 min from campus.

Athletics Trail Run GIAG 1: 6:30am - 8:30am; Cathays Train Station; Join us for a sociable trail run at Garth Hill, with beautiful sunrise views!

Senedd Tour - Give It A Go!: 9:45am - 11am; Meeting outside the Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay; Join CLS as we tour the Senedd, otherwise known as the Welsh Parliament!

Dog Society 6th October Give It A Go: 2pm - 3pm; Meeting Point: Secret Garden Café; A relaxed walk around Bute Park with the Dog Society. Come along to meet new people, enjoy the park, and spend some time with some lovely dogs. We’ll finish with an optional trip to a nearby pub or café.

SAWSA Sketch Crawl GIAG: 2pm - 4pm; Bute Building, King Edward VII Ave, Cardiff CF10 3NB; Join SAWSA for a sketch crawl around Cardiff city centre and the university campus. Improve your sketching skills, meet new people and become more familiar with Cardiff along the way.

give it a go session: 2:30pm - 4:30pm; North building N0.06/0.07; Our first coffee social of the year, please join us in the North buildings for a coffee and a chat. Staff and students are all welcome to attend this session. teas coffees and snacks will be provided.

Bioscience Society Meet & Greet GIAG: 4:10pm - 5:30pm; Sir Martin Evan’s Building

Advocacy Workshop Give It A Go: 5pm - 7pm; Cardiff University Main Building Council Chamber; Come along to our Advocacy and Mooting workshop to learn how to be an effective legal advocacte!

Land Give-It-A-Go: 5pm - 9pm; Level 1 corridor in the Student Union; Land GIAG to learn how to use rowing machines

Athletics GIAG Endurance - James Thie Group: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; Heath Park (King George V Drive N); Come along and try out a typical endurance speed session at Heath park with James Thie's training group! More focussed on those with experience racing and competing.

Karate GIAG - Traditional & Kata: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Y Stiwdio, 1st Floor of Students' Union; **Come along and try traditional karate with Cardiff University Karate Club!**

CUMC GIAG Rope Climbing - Boulders: 6pm - 9pm; Boulders; Heard of Climbing, seen it online or at the Olympics but don't really know what it is. Come join us at Boulder for a GIAG! Transportation will be provided, leaving from outside the Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road at 18:00.

Feminist Society GIAG Autumn 2026- Discussion and introduction to feminism <3: 6pm - 7pm; 3B in the SU

Free Buy In - Poker Society GIAG: 6pm - 11pm; Cathays Sports & Social Club, 154-158 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HZ; Poker Society is a welcoming community which host weekly tournaments open to those of all skill levels. This GIAG event includes entry to the tournament without a membership and a free first buy-in. (Each subsequent buy-in will be £5 = 10000 chips)

Mark Timms & Ross Deal Intro To Corporate Banking - HSBC: 6pm - 7pm

GIAG Tuesday Tempo running (6/10): 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Roath Rec; Interval session around a short loop at Roath Rec

Karate GIAG - Kumite Drills & Fitness: 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Y Stiwdio, 1st Floor of Students' Union; Interested in the sporting side of karate? Our Kumite Drills & Fitness session is the perfect opportunity to experience karate fighting in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

Teddy Bear Hospital GIAG and Safeguarding Training (Online): 6:50pm - 8pm; Are you looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Teddy Bear Hospital is for you! Join our online give it a go! Come along to find out more about our lovely society, how to volunteer with us, and complete the safeguarding training.

Amble: 7pm - 11pm; The Great Hall; universe: amble-tickets-Q3H7MB

Fitness GIAG: 7pm - 8pm; 3D

Give it a Go - Networking Event: 7pm - 10pm; Rhostio Coffee - 16C Crwys Rd, Cardiff, CF24 4NJ; Come along to the Law Society's GIAG social and connect with members! It's the perfect opportunity to meet people, speak with brand ambassadors, and explore what we have on. Complimentary drinks and food!

Give It A Go- Scriptwriting: 7pm - 9pm; Student’s Union Room 3E; Challenge yourself to write a short script from a random prompt

HMS Orchestra Give It a Go!: 7pm - 9pm; Heath Hospital Chapel, UHW; Come join us for a rehearsal with Healthcare Music Society’s Orchestra! We play a range of pieces from classical to musical theatre, any and all abilities, degrees and instruments are welcome!! There will be snacks too! Hope to see you there :)

STATE-side Pub Quiz: 7pm - 10pm; Cwtch

Beat New Friends! PUB QUIZ | Engineering Society GIAG: 7:30pm - 10pm; The Pear Tree, Wellfield Road; A pub quiz for the Engineering Society's 1st Give It A Go of the year!

Give It A Go - Cake Decorating: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; 3B; Come along and decorate some cakes and get to know Coppafeel Society and what we do on campus!

Korfball Give It a Go (Tuesday 6th Oct): 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Talybont sports hall (South hall); Come along and give korfball a go! Will be a friendly, relaxed atmosphere reflecting a standard training session. No experience needed, none of us had heard of the sport before uni! A great opportunity to meet some new people and try something new!

First Give it a Go: 8:30pm - 10pm; Meeting Room 3C in the Student Union; Come and try out Belly Dancing Society! We will be teaching some beginner choreography with ice breakers and more fun!!! Be there or be square ;) ***this event is for women only!!! (for all who identify xxx)

Wed 7th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Give-It-A-Go!!! (GIAG): 7th October midnight - 8th October midnight; Hi everyone! 👋 Come along to our Give It A Go (GIAG) to meet fellow Singaporeans, have some fun and find out more about what we do! Whether you're Singaporean or not, all are welcome!

GIAG Wednesday swimming (7/10): 7:30am - 8:30am; Star hub leisure centre, Splott; Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace

Poster Sale: 9am - 4pm; Terrace - Students' Union building Cathays

Yoga Society Give It a Go: 9am - 10am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

Welsh Language & Culture Taster Session (7th October): 10:30am - 11:45am; Room 3F, 3rd Floor of the SU; all=bookingfee=.5

07/10 12:20-13:00 Hoop GIAG (Wednesday): 12:20pm - 1pm

07/10 12:20-13:00 Pole GIAG (Wednesday): 12:20pm - 1pm

Give it a Go Session 12:30-14:00 7/10/2026: 7th October 12:30pm - 8th October midnight; Cardiff Lawn Tennis Club

07/10 13:00-13:40 Hoop GIAG (Wednesday): 1pm - 1:40pm

07/10 13:00-13:40 Pole GIAG (Wednesday): 1pm - 1:40pm

2nd Give it a go session: 1pm - 4pm; Great Hall SU

Club sailing GIAG: 1pm - 5pm

Give It A Go - Craft Session: 1pm - 5pm; Students' Union, Room 3G; Learn to sew your very own 12th-century hat!

Meet & Greet: 1pm - 2:30pm; Chemistry Foyer; Come get to know the comittee, speak with lecturers and meet other students. Snacks and drinks will be available.

Ice Skating Give it a Go - Session 2: 1:30pm - 2:30pm; Vindico Arena, Cardiff; Whether you're bambi on ice or setting your sights for olympic gold, our ice skating GIAG is perfect for you!

Tecsoc GIAG - Battlebots: 1:30pm - 4pm; Queens Buildings - Central Building/C/3.08, CF10 3AA; Build, Test and Fight Battlebots ⚔️

FAD GIAG week 1 (beginner): 2pm - 3pm; Y Studio; FAD beginner dance class

Give it a Go Session 14:00-15:30 7/10/2026: 7th October 2pm - 8th October midnight

MMA Give it a Go: 2pm - 4pm; Students’ Union, Room 3C/D; 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.

Water Give-It-A-Go: 2pm - 5pm; Channel View Leisure Centre; Water GIAG to learn how to row

Social Run GIAG 1: 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Cardiff University Fitness and Conditioning Centre, Senghennydd Rd; Join us for our weekly social run around Cardiff, with an option to do 5K or 10k!

FAD GIAG week 1 (intermediate): 3pm - 4pm; Y Studio; FAD comercial dance class GIAG week 1 (intermediate)

NOVIS Parallel Play GIAG: 3:15pm - 5pm; 3F; Participants are free to share a space with others and do their own activities to socialise passively, or directly, through shared company! Participants are free to unmask and destress, and we'll bring some stress toys and group games to enjoy! :)

Anime GIAG 3: Quiz: 3:30pm - 5:30pm; Work together in teams to face an anime themed quiz!

FAG GIAG week 1 (advanced): 4pm - 5pm; Y Studio; FAD comercial dance GIAG week 1 (advanced)

GIAG BOY GROUP 2026/27: 4pm - 6pm; Students’ Union room 3C/D

Bridge Give It A Go 07/10: 5pm - 7pm; Room 3B, Student Union; An introduction to Bridge society

GIAG Wednesday Maindy cycling (7/10): 5pm - 6pm; Maindy Velodrome; Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required

Book Club Meeting GIAG 1: 5:15pm - 6:30pm; Student Union, Room 3F; A chance to attend your first Book Club meeting!

GIAG - ‘Finding Confidence to Speak to a Crowd’ Talk & Q&A (Public Speaking): 6pm - 7pm; Come and listen to our brilliant talk about how to find confidence when talking to a crowd! The talk will be given by Law Professor, Russell Sandberg with an opportunity to ask him questions at the end! So come along, listen & enjoy the refreshments!

Give It a Go!: 6pm - 7:30pm; SU Meeting Room 3A

Windband Give it a Go Rehearsal: 6pm - 8pm; Cardiff Students Union Room 3C/D; Come and join us for Windband's first rehearsal of the year - we will spend the first half playing through some pieces and spend the second half getting to know each other with some ice breakers and a quiz!

Give It A Go: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall

YOLO: 9pm - 3am; Y Plas

Thu 8th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Give it a Go Session 14:00-15:30 7/10/2026: 7th October 2pm - 8th October midnight

Poster Sale: 8th October 9am - 9th October 5pm; Terrace - Students' Union building Cathays

Welsh Cake Making (8th October): 2pm - 4pm; Room 3A, 3rd Floor of the SU; all=bookingfee=.75

1st GIAG - Vision Boards: 5pm - 7pm; Student Union - Globe Room; Come join us plan intentional goals for the year, using magazines and print outs. Feel free to bring along pictures or photographs of your own! We will provide the card, glue, scissors and some cute magazines. Perfect to double up as room decoratio

GIAG - Quiz & Mixer: 5pm - 7pm; Student union 3E; Come test your Japan knowledge, meet the society, and head to the pub after — no experience or knowledge required, just show up!

Intermediate GIAG: 5pm - 6pm; Y Stiwdio

CUMC GIAG Rope Climbing - Boulders: 6pm - 9pm; Boulders; Heard of Climbing, seen it online or at the Olympics but don't really know what it is. Come join us at Boulder for a GIAG! Transportation will be provided, leaving from outside the Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road at 18:00.

GIAG Craft - Friendship Bracelet Making: 6pm - 8pm; The Lodge, Cardiff Students Union; Come sit down and make friendship bracelets, eat some snacks and talk everything pop music and Taylor

Heath Park Tote Bag Painting: 6pm - 8pm; IV Common Room, Heath Park

Meet & Greet GIAG: 6pm - 11pm

Blank Verse GIAG 1: 6:30pm - 8pm; Music department, Room TBD

GIAG - Open Mic Night & Dessert (Public Speaking): 6:30pm - 8pm; This session is intended to give students a feel of what our society is about. Anyone can grab the mic and practice their public speaking! Whether that’s through song, poetry or simply telling us about your day or feel free to come just watch others!

GIAG Thursday Social Run (8/10): 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Back of SU, opposite the bagel place; 5k or 10k runs at a social chatting pace (no dropping people)

Teddy Bear Hospital GIAG and Safeguarding Training (In-person): 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Room 3A in Cardiff Students' Union (Park Place); Are you looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Teddy Bear Hospital is for you! Join our in person give it a go! Come along to find out more about our lovely society, how to volunteer with us, and complete the safeguarding training.

GIAG: Mariokart 8 Tournament: 7pm - 10pm; Globe Room, Cardiff Students' Union; Join us for our yearly Freshers Mariokart 8 tournament - Whether you're a sweat or just play casually, it's a great way to either get to know the society or to meet up with others after the summer!

Give it a go - pub quiz!: 7pm - 10pm; Pen and Wig; Please join us at the Pen and Wig on Monday night for a pub quiz made by us!

Give it a go buzzer quizzing: 7pm - 9pm; An introduction to buzzer quizzing, a more competitive format with a similar style of questions to University Challenge. This is a relaxed “Give It a Go” session, and with an accessible difficulty to help introduce newcomers to the format

HMS Choir Give it A Go!: 7pm - 9pm; Heath Hospital Chapel, UHW; Come join us for a rehearsal with Healthcare Music Society’s Choir! We sing a range of pieces from classical to musical theatre, any and all abilities, degrees and voice parts are welcome!! There will be snacks too! Hope to see you there :)

pub crawl: 7pm - 11:59pm; first physics pub crawl of the year

Give It A Go: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Talybont Sports Centre, South Hall

Hindu Soc Meet and Greet: 7:30pm - 9:45pm; Y Studio

Pub Quiz GIAG Social: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; The Flora (136 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4HY); Join the Women in STEM Society for a pub quiz at the Flora! A great opportinity to meet likeminded women, test your knowledge on a range of topics and (if youre lucky) win some prizes!

Show Choir GIAG- ‘Opening Up’ (Waitress): 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Cardiff SU, room 3A

Taekwon-Do GIAG!: 7:30pm - 9pm; Talybont Sport Facilities, Courts 5 & 6; Come and try out one of our introductory training sessions - beginners and experienced are encouraged !

Freshers Bollywood Night: 11pm - 3am; Y Plas; ticket-price=£8.00 Release 1=bookingfee=0.75 Release 2=bookingfee=0.80 Release 3=bookingfee=1.00 Final Release=bookingfee=1.20 ebso

Fri 9th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Poster Sale: 8th October 9am - 9th October 5pm; Terrace - Students' Union building Cathays

Freshers Bollywood Night: 11pm - 3am; Y Plas; ticket-price=£8.00 Release 1=bookingfee=0.75 Release 2=bookingfee=0.80 Release 3=bookingfee=1.00 Final Release=bookingfee=1.20 ebso

Poster Sale: 9am - 5pm; Terrace - Students' Union building Cathays

Yoga Society Give It a Go: 9am - 10am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

Dog Society 9th October Give It A Go: 2pm - 3pm; Meeting Point: Secret Garden Café; A relaxed group dog walk around Bute Park with the Dog Society. Come along to meet new people, enjoy the park, and spend some time with some lovely dogs

Laser Tag: 2pm - 8pm; The Great Hall; ticket-price=£7.25 all=bookingfee=0.75

MMA Give it a Go: 2pm - 4pm; Students’ Union, Room 3C/D; 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.

Therapy Dogs: 2pm - 3:30pm; 3F (SU building)

National Museum Visit (9th October): 2:30pm - 4:30pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance

Advanced GIAG: 5pm - 6pm; Y Stiwdio

SHORT FILM MAKING GIAG: 5:30pm - 8pm; Room TBD, please see our whatsapp/ig for more details closer to the time (or email us!).; You have 2 hours to make a short film based on prompts given, absolutely no skills/equipment needed. GAIG event so no membership needed. Has previously been good fun and a great way to get to know people. Please come.

Give It a Go!: 5:45pm - 7:15pm; SU Meeting Room 3G

Meet a Monk!: 9th October 6pm - 10th October 9pm; Catholic Chaplaincy, 62 Park Place, CF10 3AT; We're welcoming Monks from Farnborough Abbey. They're "Benedictine Monks", which means they follow and imitate the life of St Benedict. We'll have Mass, an event where we can ask them questions, and then a social with drinks afterwards.

Anime GIAG 4: Witch Hat Atelier Screening: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Screening the first few episodes of the award winning 2026 fantasy series about a group of apprentice witches.

Karaoke Party: 7pm - 10pm; Globe Room, Students' Union

UMCCwis: 7pm - 10:30pm; Y Porthdy / The Lodge

Show Choir GIAG- ‘Toxic' (Britney Spears- excerpt from our Pop Girl Mashup): 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Cardiff SU, room 3G

Haus of Gaga: 10pm - 3am; Cwtch, Y Plas

Sat 10th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Meet a Monk!: 9th October 6pm - 10th October 9pm; Catholic Chaplaincy, 62 Park Place, CF10 3AT; We're welcoming Monks from Farnborough Abbey. They're "Benedictine Monks", which means they follow and imitate the life of St Benedict. We'll have Mass, an event where we can ask them questions, and then a social with drinks afterwards.

Club Sailing GIAG: 9am - 1pm

Introductory Caving Trip - GIAG - 10/10: 9am - 4pm; An introductory caving trip, all safety gear provided and run by an experienced leader.

10/10 9:30-10:30 Floorwork GIAG (Saturday): 9:30am - 10:30am

Rhossili - Gower Coast Trip: 10am - 6:45pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance; all=bookingfee=1.50

10/10 10:30-11:30 Floorwork GIAG (Saturday): 10:30am - 11:30am

Give it a go - volunteering!: 10:30am - noon; The Mackintosh sports club; We will be volunteering with Keep Roath Tidy, a local non-profit organisation that does weekly litter picks in Roath. We'll also be going for a coffee at Roath Farmers Market afterwards!

Cardiff Polo GIAG 2: 11am - 4pm; Longdole Polo Club

Chess Society Women's Coffi Chess GIAG: 11am - 2pm; TBC; A casual women-only coffi chess event! Have some casual fun playing in a relaxed environment over a lovely cup of tea!!

Cwtch Up: 11am - 4pm; Cwtch, Y Plas

Surf Sports GIAG: 11:30am - 5pm; Porthcawl; Absolutely no surfing experience required; however, you must be comfortable in the water and able to swim short distances. All kit provided and a short lesson will be given by other students to teach you the basics of how to stand on the board.

CMS Onam 2026: noon - 6pm

Karate GIAG - Beginners: noon - 1pm; Y Stiwdio, 1st Floor of Students' Union; **Always wanted to try karate? This session is the perfect place to start!

Bioscience Scavenger Hunt GIAG: 1pm - 3pm; Globe Room

Give It A Go: Medical scenarios in the park!: 1pm - 3:30pm; Pontcanna fields (meet outside Taly); Come along to our GIAG and get stuck in with some wilderness and expedition medicine! Join us for an afternoon of trying out some simulated medical emergencies and meeting new people! Grab your free tickets here, all courses/year groups welcome!

Karate GIAG - Traditional & Kata: 1pm - 2pm; Y Stiwdio, 1st Floor of Students' Union; **Come along and try traditional karate with Cardiff University Karate Club!**

Postgraduate Bi-Weekly Social: 1pm - 3pm; Taf, Students' Union

NOVIS Conversation Carousel GIAG: 1:15pm - 3pm; 3E; A fun GIAG, getting neurodivergent people to meet and talk with prompts, pictures, and stations! There will be talking and drawing, balancing meeting new people with overstimulation. All are welcome - those neurodivergent, unsure, and all allies!

Karate GIAG - Kumite Sparring: 2pm - 3pm; Y Stiwdio, 1st Floor of Students' Union; Ready to put your skills into practice? Our Kumite Sparring session is designed to give you the opportunity to experience realistic karate matches in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment.

Bingo Lingo Oktoberfest: 7pm - 11:59pm; The Great Hall

GIAG: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament: 7pm - 10pm; Meeting Rooms 3F & 3G, Cardiff Students' Union; To go along with the yearly Mariokart 8 tournament, we gotta have the other staple event - a Smash Bros tournament! No matter if you're good or not, come and have a go!

Sun 11th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Glastonbury & Wells Food Festival Trip: 8:30am - 7:15pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance; all=bookingfee=1.50

Club Sailing GIAG (morning): 9am - 12:30pm

GIAG Sunday Social Ride (11/10): 9am - noon; Meet at Lidl car park; Casual, intermediate and advanced ride starting and ending at Lidl. Potential cafe stop. Route sent out a day or so before

Introductory Caving Trip - GIAG - 11/10: 9am - 4pm; An introductory caving trip, all safety gear provided and run by an experienced leader.

GIAG Roath Park Lake WeBs Survey: 10am - 11am; Roath Park Lake Lighthouse; This GIAG session at Roath Park Lake is a great opportunity for birdwatching and nature enthusiasts to meet likeminded people. All experience levels welcome.

Yoga Society Give It a Go: 10am - 11am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

TTRPGS GIAG 1: 11am - 5pm; Student’s Union, 3G

Give It A Go - Combat Session: 11:45am - 3pm; Meet on the ground floor of the Student Union, then head to Blackweir Fields; Learn to fight, 12th-century style!

Club Sailing GIAG (afternoon): 1pm - 5pm

Give It A Go - Singapore Race Watch: 1pm - 3pm; The Taf; Join us for a Singapore Grand Prix watch along!

GIAG Sunday Swim (11/10): 1:30pm - 2:30pm; Maindy leisure centre swimming pool; Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace

Korfball Give It a Go (Sunday 11th Oct): 4pm - 6pm; Talybont sports hall (South hall); Come along and give korfball a go! Will be a friendly, relaxed atmosphere reflecting a standard training session. No experience needed, none of us had heard of the sport before uni! A great opportunity to meet some new people and try something new!

Athletics Trail Run GIAG 2: 4:20pm - 8pm; Queen Street Train Station; Join us for a sociable trail run in Caerphilly, with beautiful sunset views!

Give it a Go Session 16:30-18:00 11/10/2026: 4:30pm - midnight

Wet Dippers GIAG 3: Barry: 4:30pm - 6:30pm; Whitmore Bay, Barry Island; Our final GIAG , also at Barry!

Give it a Go Session 18:00-19:30 11/10/2026: 6pm - 2am

11/10 19:30-20:30 Hoop GIAG (Sunday): 7:30pm - 8:30pm

11/10 19:30-20:30 Pole GIAG (Sunday): 7:30pm - 8:30pm

GIAG 2: Gaming: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; 3E, Cardiff Student's Union

11/10 20:30-21:30 Hoop GIAG (Sunday): 8:30pm - 9:30pm

11/10 20:30-21:30 Pole GIAG (Sunday): 8:30pm - 9:30pm

Mon 12th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Heath Park Glass Painting: 11:30am - 1:30pm; IV Common Room (Heath Park Campus)

2nd GIAG - Sports Day / Activity Day: 3pm - 5pm; Student Union - Y Stiwdio; Zero athletic ability required, come for some competitive team games! Brilliant to make friends and test your skills. We are aiming for an old school sports day, including cones, cups and an egg and spoon race!

Intermediate GIAG: 5pm - 6pm

Advanced GIAG: 6pm - 7pm

Athletics GIAG Endurance 2 - Recreational group: 6pm - 8pm; Heath Park (King George V Drive N); Come along and try out a typical endurance speed session at Heath park! Aimed at those new to intervals or looking for something less intense.

Athletics Sprints GIAG 1: 6pm - 7:30pm; Cardiff International Sport Campus, Leckwith; Join us for a sprint session at Leckwith track! We will teach you some key warm ups and drills before doing one of our usual sprint workouts designed to prepare us for races in a few months' time! All abilities and experience levels are welcome!

CUMC GIAG Bouldering - Flashpoint: 6pm - 9pm; Flashpoint; Heard of Bouldering, seen it online or at the Olympics but don't really know what it is. Come join us at Flashpoint for a GIAG! Transportation will be provided, leaving from outside the Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road at 18:00.

GIAGs: Free pizza, doughnuts and volunteer training!: 6pm - 7pm; SU Room 3B; 🍕 FREE PIZZA AND DOUGHNUTS + VOLUNTEER TRAINING Join Cardiff Marrow for a quick training session on speaking to potential donors about the Stem Cell Registry, in partnership with Anthony Nolan.

Race and Freestyle GIAG: 6pm - 9pm; Cardiff Ski And Snowboard Centre; Try out our race or freestyle sessions on the dry slope!

Tamil Soc Meet & Greet GIAG: 6pm - 9pm; Y Plas

Teddy Bear Hospital GIAG and Safeguarding Training (Online): 6:50pm - 8pm; Are you looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Teddy Bear Hospital is for you! Join our online give it a go! Come along to find out more about our lovely society, how to volunteer with us, and complete the safeguarding training.

GIAG 2 - Model UN Surprise Topic Debate: 7pm - 8:30pm; John Percivil 2.01

The Big Biz Quiz GIAG: 7pm - 9:30pm; The Lodge, SU.; The Big Biz Quiz Welcome Social: Meet and Mingle with Pizza and Prizes! Freshers and all years welcomed to kick start the year with the society and have a taster for what all of our social events will look like!

12/10 19:30-20:30 Hoop GIAG (Monday): 7:30pm - 8:30pm

12/10 19:30-20:30 Pole GIAG (Monday): 7:30pm - 8:30pm

GIAG - Childhood Cartoons: 7:30pm - 9pm; Globe Room SU; Take a trip down memory lane by creating a bake inspired by your favorite childhood cartoons! Whether it's a beloved character, an iconic scene, a memorable snack from the show, or the colorful world of animation, let your nostalgia shine through.

Taekwon-Do GIAG!: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Talybont Sport Facilities, Courts 4 & 5; Come and try out one of our introductory training sessions - beginners and experienced are encouraged !

12/10 20:30-21:30 Hoop GIAG (Monday): 8:30pm - 9:30pm

12/10 20:30-21:30 Pole GIAG (Monday): 8:30pm - 9:30pm

GIAG Monday Maindy cycling (12/10): 8:30pm - 9:30pm; Maindy Velodrome; Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required

12/10 21:30-22:30 Hoop GIAG (Monday): 9:30pm - 10:30pm

12/10 21:30-22:30 Pole Flow GIAG (Monday): 9:30pm - 10:30pm

Tue 13th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Cardiff Castle Visit (13th October): 11am - 1pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance

Bridge Give It A Go 13/10: 5pm - 7pm; Cardiff Bridge Club

Cardgames GIAG: 5pm - 9pm; Student’s Union, 3G

CUMC GIAG Rope Climbing - Boulders: 6pm - 9pm; Boulders; Heard of Climbing, seen it online or at the Olympics but don't really know what it is. Come join us at Boulder for a GIAG! Transportation will be provided, leaving from outside the Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road at 18:00.

Free Buy In - Poker Society GIAG: 6pm - 11pm; Cathays Sports & Social Club (154-158 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HZ); Poker Society is a welcoming community which host weekly tournaments open to those of all skill levels. This GIAG event includes entry to the tournament without a membership and a free first buy-in. (Each subsequent buy-in will be £5 = 10000 chips)

Sip and Paint: 6pm - 8pm; Globe Room, Students' Union

Athletics GIAG Endurance 1 - Provision group: 6:15pm - 8pm; Heath Park; Come along and try out a typical endurance session at Heath park! Aimed at those with experience racing and competing

GIAG Tuesday Tempo running (13/10): 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Roath Rec; Interval session around a short loop at Roath Rec

Chess Society GIAG and annual start of year tournament: 7pm - 10pm; Hoffi Coffi; An event for all chess players, new and returning! Our annual first tournament of the year with better prizes, different sections, and stronger competition than ever for the title 2026 Cardiff University Major and Minor chess Champion.

Give It A Go- Cinematography and Acting: 7pm - 9pm; Student’s Union Room 3E; Have a go with our camera equipment and show off your improv acting skills!

HMS Orchestra Give It a Go!: 7pm - 9pm; Heath Hospital Chapel, UHW; Come join us for a rehearsal with Healthcare Music Society’s Orchestra! We play a range of pieces from classical to musical theatre, any and all abilities, degrees and instruments are welcome!! There will be snacks too! Hope to see you there :)

Novice GIAG: 7pm - 8pm; 3D

Show Choir GIAG- 'What Is This Feeling' (Wicked): 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Cardiff SU, room 3A

Second Give it a Go: 8:30pm - 10pm; Meeting Room 3C in the Student Union; Come and try out Belly Dancing Society! We will be teaching some beginner choreography with ice breakers and more fun!!! Be there or be square ;) ***this event is for women only!!! (for all who identify xxx)

Wed 14th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

GIAG Wednesday swimming (14/10): 7:30am - 8:30am; Star hub leisure centre, Splott; Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace

Yoga Society Give It a Go: 9am - 10am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

14/10 12:20-13:00 Hoop GIAG (Wednesday): 12:20pm - 1pm

14/10 12:20-13:00 Pole GIAG (Wednesday): 12:20pm - 1pm

14/10 13:00-13:40 Hoop GIAG (Wednesday): 1pm - 1:40pm

14/10 13:00-13:40 Pole GIAG (Wednesday): 1pm - 1:40pm

Club sailing GIAG: 1pm - 5pm

Give It A Go - Craft Session: 1pm - 5pm; Students' Union, Room 3E; Learn to make your own 12th-century pouch!

Ice Skating Give it a Go - Session 3: 1:30pm - 2:30pm; Vindico Arena, Cardiff.; Whether you're bambi on ice or setting your sights for olympic gold, our ice skating GIAG is perfect for you!

Baseball and Softball GIAG 3: 14:00, Wed 14 Oct 2026: 2pm - 4pm; Come along and try out a training session with us at the baseball field at Pontcanna! We will teach you some warmups and drills as we prepare for a busy upcoming season! All abilities and experience levels are welcome!

FAD GIAG week 2 (beginner): 2pm - 3pm; Y Stufio; FAD comercial dance GIAG week 2 (beginner)

MMA Give it a Go: 2pm - 4pm; Students’ Union room 3C/D; 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.

NOVIS Parallel Play GIAG: 2:15pm - 4pm; 3G; Participants are free to share a space with others and do their own activities to socialise passively, or directly, through shared company! Participants are free to unmask and destress, and we'll bring some stress toys and group games to enjoy! :)

Social Run GIAG 2: 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Cardiff University Fitness and Conditioning Centre, Senghennydd Rd; Join us for our weekly social run around Cardiff, with an option to do 5K or 10k!

Welsh Language & Culture Taster Session (14th October): 2:30pm - 3:45pm; Room 3F, 3rd Floor of the SU; all=bookingfee=.5

FAD GAIG week2 (intermediate): 3pm - 4pm; Y Studio; FAD GIAG comercial dance week 2 (intermediate)

FAD GIAG week 2 (advanced): 4pm - 5pm; Y Studio; FAD comercial dance GIAG week 2 (advanced)

GIAG GIRL GROUP 2026/27: 4pm - 6pm; Students’ Union room 3C/D

Boardgames GIAG: 5pm - 8pm; Student’s Union, 3G

GIAG Wednesday Maindy cycling (14/10): 5pm - 6pm; Maindy Velodrome; Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required

Book Club Meeting GIAG 2: 5:15pm - 6:30pm; Student Union, Room 3F; A chance to attend your first Book Club meeting!

YOLO: 8pm - 2:30am; Student’s Union; Dress up and join us for Yolo! Outfit theme and pres deets coming soon!

YOLO: 9pm - 3am; Y Plas

Thu 15th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

National Museum Visit (15th October): 2:30pm - 4:30pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance

Wargames GIAG: 5pm - 9pm; Student’s Union, 3G

Athletics Sprints GIAG 2: 6pm - 7:30pm; Cardiff International Sport Campus, Leckwith; Join us for a sprint session at Leckwith track! We will teach you some key warm ups and drills before doing one of our usual sprint workouts designed to prepare us for races in a few months' time! All abilities and experience levels are welcome!

CUMC GIAG Rope Climbing - Boulders: 6pm - 9pm; Boulders; Heard of Climbing, seen it online or at the Olympics but don't really know what it is. Come join us at Boulder for a GIAG! Transportation will be provided, leaving from outside the Bagel Place on Senghennydd Road at 18:00.

Pottery Painting: 6pm - 8:30pm; The Lodge

Blank Verse GIAG 2: 6:30pm - 8pm; Music department, Room TBD

GIAG Thursday Social Run (15/10): 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Back of SU, opposite the bagel place; 5k or 10k runs at a social chatting pace (no dropping people)

HMS Choir Give it A Go!: 7pm - 9pm; Heath Hospital Chapel, UHW; Come join us for a rehearsal with Healthcare Music Society’s Choir! We sing a range of pieces from classical to musical theatre, any and all abilities, degrees and voice parts are welcome!! There will be snacks too! Hope to see you there :)

The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets: 7pm - 11pm; The Great Hall; universe: the-wonder-stuff-tickets-SN9CL3

Fri 16th October

Ballroom & Latin Give It A Go: 21st September 11:30am - 16th October 9pm; Talybont Sports Centre; Fancy learning to dance? Come along, give it a go and see what you think! All levels welcome, no experience or partner needed.

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

Yoga Society Give It a Go: 9am - 10am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

Give It A Go - Bute Park Walk: 1pm - 3pm; Bottom of CU/CSL Steps (Park Place)

MMA Give it a Go: 2pm - 4pm; Students’ Union room 3C/D; 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.

The Mary Wallopers: 7pm - 11pm; The Great Hall; universe: the-mary-wallopers-tickets-67XRBN

Lyrical GIAG: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; The Cathays Community Centre

Pre Haus Karaoke Party: 8pm - 10:30pm; The Globe Room (Level 3 SU Building)

Haus Tour: 10pm - 3am; Cwtch, Y Plas

Sat 17th October

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

South Cotswolds (& the surrounding area) Trip: 8am - 7pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance; all=bookingfee=1.50

GIAG Parkrun and Pancakes (17/10): 9am - noon; Cardiff Parkrun

Introductory Caving Trip - GIAG - 17/10: 9am - 4pm; An introductory caving trip, all safety gear provided and run by an experienced leader.

17/10 9:30-10:30 Floorwork GIAG (Saturday): 9:30am - 10:30am

17/10 10:30-11:30 Floorwork GIAG (Saturday): 10:30am - 11:30am

Cwtch Up: 11am - 4pm; Cwtch, Y Plas

Esports Quiz GIAG: 2pm - 5pm; Globe Room, Cardiff Students' Union; Come and join us for a relaxing quiz afternoon in the SU and get to meet your fellow gamers you might be playing with this split!

Sun 18th October

Yoga society GIAG: 5th October midnight - 18th October midnight; Student Union; Yoga classes available for tryout

GIAG Sunday Social Ride (18/10): 9am - noon; Meet at Lidl car park; Casual, intermediate and advanced ride starting and ending at Lidl. Potential cafe stop. Route sent out a day or so before

Introductory Caving Trip - GIAG - 18/10: 9am - 4pm; An introductory caving trip, all safety gear provided and run by an experienced leader.

Pen y Fan Trip: 10am - 5:30pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance; all=bookingfee=1.50

Yoga Society Give It a Go: 10am - 11am; Y Stiwdio, Students' Union

TTRPGS GIAG 2: 11am - 5pm; Student’s Union, 3G

Give It A Go: Garth Hill Hike: 1pm - 5pm; Garth hill (Meeting at Cathays train station); Take a break from uni life and enjoy an afternoon hiking! Get to know fellow freshers on a hike up Garth hill (followed by a pub trip). Grab your free ticket here, all courses/year groups welcome!(More info about trains etc to follow on our insta).

GIAG Sunday Swim (18/10): 1:30pm - 2:30pm; Maindy leisure centre swimming pool; Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace

Prosecco & Paint: 2pm - 4pm; Cwtch; ticket-price=£8.00 General Full Ticket=bookingfee=0.75

Third Give it a Go: 3pm - 5pm; Come and try out Belly Dancing Society! We will be teaching some beginner choreography with ice breakers and more fun!!! Be there or be square ;) ***this event is open to everyone <333

18/10 19:30-20:30 Hoop GIAG (Sunday): 7:30pm - 8:30pm

18/10 19:30-20:30 Pole GIAG (Sunday): 7:30pm - 8:30pm

18/10 20:30-21:30 Hoop GIAG (Sunday): 8:30pm - 9:30pm

18/10 20:30-21:30 Pole GIAG (Sunday): 8:30pm - 9:30pm

Mon 19th October

Athletics GIAG Endurance 3 - Recreational group: 6pm - 8pm; Heath Park (King George V Drive N); Come along and try out a typical endurance speed session at Heath park! Aimed at those new to intervals or looking for something less intense.

GIAGs: Free pizza, doughnuts and volunteer training!: 6:15pm - 7:15pm; SU Room 3B; 🍕 FREE PIZZA, DOUGHNUTS + VOLUNTEER TRAINING Join Cardiff Marrow for a quick training session on speaking to potential donors about the Stem Cell Registry, in partnership with Anthony Nolan.

Collaging Craft night (Sapphic Society GIAG #2): 6:30pm - 8:30pm; The Lodge

Tue 20th October

Contact us for GIAG information for Throws, Jumps, Pole Vault, and Para-athletics: 12:01am - 12:02am; Please email us if you are interested in these disciplines and we can arrange a taster session for you. It will not necessarily be on this day. This event is just a placeholder.

Welsh Cake Making (20th October): 2pm - 4pm; Room 3A, 3rd Floor of the SU; all=bookingfee=.75

Chris Williamson: Mostly Wise: 6pm - 11pm; The Great Hall; universe: chris-williamson-live-mostly-wise-tickets-LXCPF5

Athletics GIAG Endurance 2 - Provision group: 6:15pm - 8pm; Heath Park (King George V Drive N); Come along and try out a typical endurance speed session at Heath park! Aimed at those with experience racing and competing

Wed 21st October

Student Academic Rep Training | Hyfforddiant Cynrychiolwyr Academaidd Myfyrwyr: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online

YOLO: 9pm - 3am; Y Plas

Thu 22nd October

Cardiff Castle Visit (22nd October): 3pm - 5pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance

NOAHFINNCE: 7pm - 11pm; Y Plas; universe: noahfiince-tickets-170L34

Fri 23rd October

Famous First Words: 7pm - 11:59pm; Y Plas; ticket-price=£5.00 all=bookingfee=0.75

Haus of Chappell: 10pm - 3am; Cwtch, Y Plas

Sat 24th October

Tenby Trip: 9:45am - 6:45pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance; all=bookingfee=1.50

Cwtch Up: 11am - 4pm; Cwtch, Y Plas

Postgraduate Bi-Weekly Social: 1pm - 3pm; Taf, Students' Union

Dodgeball in Great Hall!: 2pm - 6pm; The Great Hall; ticket-price=£4.00 all=bookingfee=0.75

Sun 25th October

Stourhead Trip: 9am - 6:15pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance; all=bookingfee=1.50

Take Two Cinema Experience: 6pm - 10pm; Y Plas; ticket-price=£6.50 all=bookingfee=0.75

Jalen Ngonda: 7pm - 11pm; The Great Hall; universe: jalen-ngonda-tickets-GN6PDF

Mon 26th October

Poster Sale: 9am - 5pm; Terrace - Students' Union building Cathays

Tue 27th October

Poster Sale: 9am - 5pm; Terrace - Students' Union building Cathays

The Big Check In Fair | Cysur Canol Tymor: 10am - 4pm; The Great Hall

World Vintage Sale: 10am - 4pm; Y Plas - Students' Union building Cathays

Pumpkin Carving (6pm - 7:15pm): 6pm - 7:15pm; Room 3A, 3rd Floor of the SU; all=bookingfee=.75

Pumpkin Carving (7:45pm - 9pm): 7:45pm - 9pm; Room 3A, 3rd Floor of the SU; all=bookingfee=.75

Wed 28th October

Poster Sale: 9am - 4pm; Terrace - Students' Union building Cathays

Student Academic Rep Training | Hyfforddiant Cynrychiolwyr Academaidd Myfyrwyr: 11am - 12:30pm; Students' Union - 3G

YOLOWEEN: 8pm - 3am; Y Plas; ticket-price=£6.50

Thu 29th October

Bingo Lingo Halloween: 7pm - 11:59pm; The Great Hall

Haus of Horror: 10pm - 3am; Cwtch, Y Plas

Sat 31st October

Oxford Trip: 7:30am - 7:45pm; Meeting point: SU, Senghennydd Road Entrance; all=bookingfee=1.50

Cwtch Up: 11am - 4pm; Cwtch, Y Plas

CUE HALLOWEEN: 3pm - 10pm; Y Plas; universe: cue-halloween-tickets-X8DJTR ticket-price=£18.30

CUE HALLOWEEN: 3pm - 10pm; Y Plas; universe: cue-halloween-tickets-X8DJTR

Dazed Halloween | Andy C, Sota, Ivy + more: 10pm - 4am; The Great Hall; universe: dazed-halloween-andy-c-sota-ivy-more-tickets-SR3NL7

Dazed Halloween: Andy C, Sota, Ivy + more: 10pm - 4am; The Great Hall; universe: dazed-halloween-andy-c-sota-ivy-more-tickets-SR3NL7 ticket-price=£11.30

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