Welcome Week January 2026
Welcome Week 2026 kicks off on Monday 26th January, and the teams at the Students' Union and across the University have been finalising a series of welcome events and activities to help you meet new friends, get to know campus and get involved with Students' Union events, groups, clubs and activities!
There will be lots of opportunities for you to find out about our different societies, sports clubs, groups and networks, and to chat with other students from your course and school. Full details will be posted below very soon, so keep checking this page and be sure to like and follow the RGUSU profiles across social media...
26 January 26
Welcome Week 2026: Vision Board Crafting
Four One Two, RGUSU,
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Welcome Week 2026: Film Club
Four One Two, RGUSU,
27 January 26
Welcome Week 2026: Student Meet & Greet
Level 4, RGUSU,
Welcome Week 2026: Yellow Jelly Vintage Fair
Riverside Building Atrium, RGU,
Welcome Week 2026: Pizza & Paint
Level 3, RGUSU,
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Breakfast Club
RGUSU, Level 3, Aberdeen
Meet Our Buddies
Amphitheatre, Sir Ian Wood Building, RGU,
28 January 26
Welcome Week 2026: Student Meet & Greet
Level 4, RGUSU, Aberdeen
Welcome Week 2026: Mega Skite @ Priory
The Priory, 33 Belmont St, Aberdeen
Welcome Week 2026: Prohibition Frat Party
Prohibition, 31 Langstane Place, Aberdeen
29 January 26
Welcome Fayre 2026
Sir Ian Wood Building, RGU,
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Welcome Week 2026: The Big Quiz
Level 4, RGUSU,
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Welcome Week 2026: Tipsy with DJ Bobby Cooper
Prohibition, 31 Langstane Place, Aberdeen
Supper Club
RGUSU, Level 4, Aberdeen
31 January 26
Welcome Week 2026: Dunnottar Castle Bus Trip
Pick up at RGU at 9am/Woolmanhill at 9:40am,
Event Price
Welcome Week 2026: Prohibition Saturday Social
Prohibition, 31 Langstane Place, Aberdeen
30 January 26
Welcome Week 2026: Therapets
RGU Union Room 412 (Riverside Building), Aberdeen
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Welcome Week 2026: Prohibition UV Party
Prohibition, 31 Langstane Place, Aberdeen
22 January 26
Welcome Week 2026: Student Welcome Pizza Afternoon
Level 4, RGUSU,
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Introduction to PG Study
Online Event,
21 January 26
Welcome to UK Study
Online - Microsoft Teams,
23 January 26
Studying a PG Course in the UK - A Study Skills class
Boardroom, RGUSU,
Study Skills Drop In
Boardroom, RGUSU,
Top Tips for Academic Success
Online Event,
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