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BBQ: 7th September; Chaplaincy; What better way to kick off a great year than with a BBQ? Vegan and gluten free options available!

Freshers Week Warm-Up with VK: 7th September; Union; Come meet all your new mates and get ready for a full week of events and exploration of Edinburgh and campus life!

Welcome to the Jungle sponsored by UniLife: 8th September; Union; Kick off the week right and celebrate moving in with this jungle themed party night!

Pots and Pans Recycling Scheme: 9th September; Chaplaincy; Come and collect recycled kitchen items - available all week until stocks run out!

Tea and Coffee: 9th September; Front bus stop; Come say hi and grab a hot cuppa! (Non-dairy milks available)

Campus Scavenger Hunt: 9th September; Around campus, meet at Student Union; Explore your new surroundings with your brand new pals by taking part in our Campus Scavenger Hunt. Prizes for the best team! Track your progress by using #hwscavengerhunt

Should Students Pay Tuition Fees? with Debating Society: 9th September; Student Union, Committee Room 1; Join the Heriot-Watt Debating Society as they debate whether Higher Education should be free and teach you some debating tips and tricks.

Be Prepared: Bus Pass Tour: 9th September; Edinburgh city centre, meet at Union Reception; Wondering how you're going to get around Edinburgh and the cheapest way to do it? Join us as we go to the Lothian Buses Travel Shop where you can buy a variety of bus passes with some special goodies thrown in!

Direct Entry Students go to Gravity Trampoline Park: 9th September; Edinburgh city; Bounce about with some new faces who are in the exact same position as you!

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