Here is a list of upcoming society events, so see what is on and go along and have fun.
Name of Event: AUSA Societies Fayre
Date: 21st of September
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Marquis on King's Lawn
Get your chance to see what AUSA societies has to offer for you! From A-Z, take you chance to get to know the societies and join the ones you like!
Society Name: AUSA – Catholic Society
Name of Event: Catholic Chaplaincy Open Evening
Date: Every day of Fresher’s Week
Time: 7pm
Location: Catholic Chaplaincy (7, High Street - opposite King’s College)
Catholic, non-Catholic or just curious? We welcome anyone interested in practicing or learning about the Catholic faith, the same faith as the founder of our University, Bishop Elphinstone. You are invited to join us for a warm drink and a friendly chat with members from AU’s active Catholic community.
Society Name: Shared Planet
Name of Event: Shared Planet Café
Date: 21/9/11
Time: 12-2pm
Location: The Chaplaincy
Organic, ethical, cheap, tasty and green? What’s not to like? Come for a bowl of delicious soup and a toastie. If you feel like helping out, pop in early to help chop veg. This is also the place to find out about any student activism going on around campus!
Society Name: Dance Society
Name of Event: Aberdeen Dance Week
Date: Tues 20th, Wed 21st and Thu 22nd September
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Kings Lawn
Come along to Kings Lawn this Freshers Week and join in on Aberdeen Dance Week with Aberdeen University Dance Society! We will be kicking back with some nice music in the sun, all while giving you the chance to see and try out some of our awesome dance styles through our tester classes and performances. This will be a great chance to just hang out, meet our dancers and tutors, make new friends and of course DANCE! More information www.aberdeendancesociety.co.uk.
Society Name: UCU/AUSA
Name of Event: Privatisation of Education in the UK
Date: Wednesday 21st September
Time: 2-3pm
Location: MacRobert MR051
What effect will privatisation have on higher education? Find out via this hard-hitting US documentary presented by AUSA and the Aberdeen University and College Union.
Society Name: Ab-Fab
Name of Event: LGBTea
Date: 21/9/11
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Location: Bookends
Ab-Fab is launching its first LGBTea event! It will be the first chance to meet our members old and new, and get a taste of what being in Ab-Fab is! Access to the chaplaincy is on Elphinstone Road, through the door!
Society Name: Environment and Ethics Committee
Name of Event: Cookery workshop and film showing
Date: 21/9/11
Time: 17:00 for Cookery Workshop, 19:00 for film
Location: Chaplaincy Kitchen
Weekly cookery workshops and film showings, teaching students how to make delicious food with good, local produce. Perfect if you’re not sure what to cook (or just want a free meal!) This week we’ll also be showing The Age of Stupid, a film you don’t want to miss.
Society Name: Conservative and Unionist Association
Name of Event: Free BBQ and Wine Reception
Date: Wednesday 21st September 2011
Time: 1830
Location: Meet outside the Bobbin at 1830 – Look out for someone wearing a blue t-shirt. If you live at Hillhead, meet outside the Central Building for 1800.
Are you interested in finding out more about the Conservatives? Do you feel let down by the left-wing consensus of the other three parties in Scotland? If so, the Conservative and Unionist Association is the place for you.
Join us tonight for a FREE BBQ and wine reception. Email uacua@hotmail.co.uk
Society Name: Storytelling Society
Name of Event: Ghost Trail
Date: Wednesday 21 September
Time: 7pm
Location: We will meet in Kings College quad
If you are a fresher and looking for a tour around campus, or if you have been wondering who haunts the university, then the Ghost Trail is for you. Find out who can still be seen in the old tower, or why you should avoid graveyards after dark, on this spooky and fun tour.
Society Name: Hispanic Society
Name of Event: Sangria mixer/intercambio
Date: Wed of Freshers week
Time:7pm
Location: TBC
A fun intercambio where both English and Spanish speakers are welcome to get to know one another, exchange their languages and they can enjoy some Sangria in the process. Membership can also be bought at the intercambio.
Society Name: AUSA Comedy Society
Name of Event: Comedy Society Meet’n’Greet’n’Drink
Date: Wednesday the 21st Sept
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Squash Courts
A casual event for those interested in the Comedy Society to come and meet those involved and like minded people. Will have sketches, stand-up and will go on towards a drinking session in town, as that’s really how to get to know one another.
Society Name: Aberdeen University First Aid Society (AUFAS)
Name of Event: Save A Life – a fun way to save a life
Date: 21 September 2011
Time: 19.30
Location: To Be Confirmed
Come along and find out what the First Aid Society has to offer and it’s not just about first aid! Have a go and some basic life support skills and find out what we have planned throughout the term. Learn important life skills and have fun along the way!
Society Name: Swing Dance Society
Name of Event: Swing into University!
Date: Wednesday 21 September
Time: 8pm
Location: TheTunnels - Second room
Get into the swing of university by learning how swing dance at the Tunnels! Introductory lesson starts and 8pm and social dance starts at 9pm. Come learn the lindy hop, the Charleston, and other wild and crazy dances from the 1940s.
Society Name: Aberdeen University Scottish Dance Society (AUSDS)
Name of Event: Give it a go
Date: Thursday the 22nd of September 2011
Time: 2-4
Location: Butchart small hall
Whether it's ceilidh, country or highland dancing you're interested in, we can help. Come along and try it at our ‘give it a go’ session, It doesn't matter if you're a total beginner or an expert; there's something to suit everyone!
Society Name: Philosophy Society
Name of Event: Philoscoffee: “Why are you here?”
Date: Thursday 22nd August
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Location: Quad behind the Old Brewery
Free-form discussion and hot drinks in the open air. All welcome, even if you don't study philosophy. Drop by any time after 2pm to meet the society, other students, and talk out exactly what we want from Philosophy in the first place.
(Alternative venue in event of bad weather.)
Society Name: Friends of Childreach International
Name of Event: Information Meeting
Date: 22 September 2011
Time: 15:00
Location: Butchart Hall
We run events to climb Kilimanjaro, trek to Everest Base Camp, cycle across India and walk the Great Wall of China! If you love a challenge, enjoy meeting new people and want to travel, come along to find out more.
Society Name: Italian Society
Name of Event: Pizza Night
Date: 22/09/2011
Time: 18:00 – 21:00
Location: Kitchen at the Chaplaincy
Came to learn how to make a proper Italian Pizza, and eat some, from proper Italians who will teach you with our traditional friendliness.
Society Name: AUSA - Catholic Society
Name of Event: CathSoc BBQ
Date: Thursday of Fresher’s Week
Time: 7pm
Location: Catholic Chaplaincy (7, High Street - opposite King’s College)
Catholic, non-Catholic or just curious? If you are interested in practicing or learning about our faith, or just having a good time with newfound Catholic friends, join us this evening for a BBQ at the Catholic Chaplaincy and get to know other interesting students from various nationalities and backgrounds!
Society Name: Celtic Society
Name of Event: Traditional Music Session
Date: 22nd September 2011
Time: 7pm
Location: Blue Lamp, Gallowgate
Come and listen, enjoy or play some traditional Celtic music. Enjoy the craic and drink. Hear about the exciting opportunities available throughout the University and the city- whether it’s traditional music or Celtic languages.
Meet @ Hillhead/Crombie Johnstone Halls 6.30pm/6.45pm for direction to the Blue Lamp. Find us on Facebook for more info.
Society Name: Aberdeen University African Caribbean Society (AUACS)
Name of Event: AUACS Fresher’s Social
Date: Thursday 22nd September 2011
Time: 7pm
Location: Revolution Bar, Aberdeen
AUACS welcomes all new and returning students to a night of fun and games with an opportunity to meet your fellow new members, the AUACS Committee and to also get a glimpse of the fun and exciting ACS calendar for 2011/2012. There are also many prizes to be won!
Society Name: Photography Society
Name of Event: Give it a go – Light Painting
Date: Thursday of Freshers Week
Time: Two 1 hour sessions = 7-8pm, 8-9pm
Location: Gym Hall
Fun for novice and experienced photographers alike, light painting makes photography simple and gives immediate, fantastic results! So whether you have a camera or not, come along to get a taster of things to come in this years Photography Society.
Society Name: The Creative Writing Society
Name of Event: The Big Write In & Big Write Out
Date: Thursday 22nd September
Time: 7:30pm
Location: The Upstairs Lounge at The Red Lion
Since the 80s the Creative Writing Society has welcomed writing of any sort. Tonight, the society welcomes both freshers and veterans with a getting to know each other session, featuring live readings from the committee members, before taking to the pubs for a crawl. Readers and writers - all welcome.
Society Name: Ab-Fab
Name of Event: Love Music Hate Homophobia (LMHH)
Date: 22 September 2011
Time: 7.30PM
Location: Tunnels (underneath M&S)
For the second year Ab-Fab is organising Love Music Hate Homophobia, a national campaigning movement against LGBTphobia through music. LMHH stands in the same tradition of the Rock Against Racism (RAR) movement of the late 1970s, and was born from Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR). Free entry!
Society Name: beCyCle
Name of Event: Thursday Night Ride
Date: Thursday 22 September (the Thursday of Fresher’s Week)
Time: 21:00
Location: In front of Elphinstone Hall
A chilled-out night tour through Aberdeen’s back lanes. Every Thursday, we ride for an hour and end up in a pub for some drinks afterwards. COME AND JOIN US!
Society Name: AU Electronic Music and DJ Society and ABDN SNOW
Name of Event: AUEM and SNOW Launch party
Date: 22/09/11
Time: 11pm - 3 am
Location: Origin Club, Windmill Brae
AUEM and SNOW are coming together to give you the messiest night of freshers week! With the AUEM DJs bringing the freshest dubstep, electro and drum & bass and the huge DSR Audio sound system delivering some ridiculous bass-weight, this is definitely not one to miss!
Society Name: Ab-Fab
Name of Event: LGBT in the Park
Date: 23rd Sept
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Seaton Park
A nice little outing after the previous nights event to wind down and enjoy the wonderfulness of Seaton Park. There will be a meeting point outside the Hub at 12:45 and a spot in the park shall be decided. If Aberdeen weather fails we will change the location to Alfies @ Butchart.
Society Name: Aberdeen University Sociological Society (AUSS)
Name of Event: Pimms Anyone?
Date: Friday of Fresher’s Week
Time: 3pm
Location: King’s Lawn
The Sociological Society invites one and all to our picnic on the lawn. Free (yes free!) refreshments provided. So, if you're wondering about the what's when's and why's of Sociology, want to learn more about our AMAZING society or are simply strolling about campus, come join us!
Society Name: Aberdeen University Roleplaying Association (AURA)
Name of Event: Boardgaming Nights.
Date: Friday the 23rd Sept
Time: 6pm onwards.
Location: Butchart
Introduction to boardgaming nights that occur fortnightly term-time with the society. Optional extra to regular gaming sessions, attendance less demending due to boardgames primarily being one off sessions. Large selection of games from both the society and various members, easy to pick up and explained thoroughly for anyone new attending.
Society Name: Philosophy Society
Name of Event: Philsoc Freshers' Pub Crawl
Date: Friday 23rd September
Time: 7pm until late.
Location: Meet at Elphistone Tomb outside Kings College
Come see the city from our perspective – through the bottom of a glass in our favorite pubs. A chance to meet fellow philosophers, off-the-map bars with real character, and the best banter in Aberdeen.
Society Name: History Society
Name of Event: History Society Pubbage
Date: Friday of Freshers’
Time: 8pm
Location: The Bobbin
Come along and meet some fellow new students and some old ones, good point to start off the trip to town!
Society Name: Conservation Society
Name of Event: A Walk & Talk at the Arnhall Moss Local Nature Reserve
Date: September 24th, 2011
Time: 2pm
Location: Meet outside New King's
We'll be taking the bus to Arnhall Moss Local Nature Reserve. Once there, you'll get an introduction to Conservation as we meander and explore the different and rare habitats. There will be a picnic afterwards! For more information check our website (auconservation.org.uk) or facebook. Hope to see you there!
Society Name: Aberdeen University Roleplaying Association (AURA)
Name of Event: Boardgaming Nights.
Date: Friday and Saturday of Freshers week.
Time: 6pm onwards.
Location: TBC (Butchart for now ).
Introduction to boardgaming nights that occur fortnightly term-time with the society. Optional extra to regular gaming sessions, attendance less demending due to boardgames primarily being one off sessions. Large selection of games from both the society and various members, easy to pick up and explained thoroughly for anyone new attending.
Society Name: Treading the Boards Musical Society
Name of Event: Auditions 2011-2012
Date: Sunday 25th of September
Time: 2pm-10pm
Location: MR613
If you're cheerful, sociable and passionate about musical theatre then come and audition to be a part of the most enthusiastic company in Aberdeen. Rehearsals culminate in an amazing show week in early 2011, where you'll perform to the people of Aberdeen. Keep an eye on our website and look for us at the Fresher’s Fayre for more details!
Treadingtheboardsmusicalsociety.wordpress.com
Society Name: Aberdeen University Roleplaying Society
Name of Event: First Meeting of the Year
Date: Sunday 25th of September
Time: 2pm-10pm
Location: MacRobert Foyer to meet up
At the first meeting of the year, we will be showing our selection of games and helping for people to find the games they want to be in for the new year. So if you want to see what roleplaying is about, meet new people and have fun; then come along. Not a cult!
Society Name: AUSA UNICEF On Campus
Name of Event: UNICEF Ceilidh
Date: 27 September 2011
Time: 8 pm
Location: Blue Lamp, 121 Gallowgate Aberdeen, AB25 1BU
AUSA UNICEF On Campus Society hosts its first Ceilidh of the year 2011/12. Come join us at the Blue Lamp for the traditional Scottish dance, starting at 8pm on Tuesday, 27 September! Tickets are £3 for members and at the freshers stall or £5 for non-members at the door.
Society Name: University of Aberdeen Gilbert & Sullivan Society
Name of Event: HMS Pinafore In Concert (Come & Sing)
Date: Saturday 1st Oct and Sunday 2nd Oct
Time:
Sat 1st Oct, 1pm to 5pm (rehearsal),
Sun 2nd Oct, 1pm onwards (rehearsal),
Sun 2nd Oct, 7.30pm (Performance)
Location: Aberdeen Arts Centre
We are staging a special 'come & sing' concert performance of 'HMS Pinafore' for all interested in joining our Society this year.
Rehearsals on Saturday 1st Oct and Sunday 2nd Oct, with the performance onstage at Aberdeen Arts Centre on Sunday evening.
All welcome! Email brian@gilbertandsullivansociety.co.uk for details.