Events in August

Sat 30th August

Watt-A-Win
noon - 6pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Come and see what prize our Vending Machine will give you!
Introduction to Freshers Week
3pm - 3:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
This Freshers Kick-off presentation is a must to get the most out of Freshers Week!
Introduction to Freshers Week
6pm - 6:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
This Freshers Kick-off presentation is a must to get the most out of Freshers Week!
Let the Games Begin
7pm - 1am
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Start Freshers Week the chilled way with our laid-back opening night, where the name of the game is… games!
Get Oot Your Rooms and Go To Spoons
8pm - 11pm
Wetherspoons , Galashiels
Head to Wetherspoon in Galashiels with your new flatmates for a relaxed evening of icebreakers and chats. Don't forget to register for the FREE taxi by clicking this link

Sun 31st August

Watt-A-Win
noon - 6pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Come and see what prize our Vending Machine will give you!
Introduction to Freshers Week
3pm - 3:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
This Freshers Kick-off presentation is a must to get the most out of Freshers Week!
Introduction to Freshers Week
6pm - 6:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
This Freshers Kick-off presentation is a must to get the most out of Freshers Week!
White Shirt Party
7:30pm - 11pm
Multi-Purpose Room , Galashiels
Grab a white shirt and some pens – it’s time for the ultimate Freshers tradition!
Launch Party - Free T-Shirt
10pm - 3am
Zeros, Edinburgh
Get ready to blast off

Mon 1st September

Sports Union Activity - Tours & Tasters
1st September 9am - 9th September 10pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre, or join in with any & all of our Sport Clubs' Tasters!
Enrolment and Student Support Event - Edinburgh Campus
1st September 9:30am - 12th September 4pm
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Heriot-Watt University will be enrolling new students at our event in the GRID Building (Inspire and Collaborate 1) from Monday 1 September to Friday 12 September from 9:30am-4pm.
Pots and Pans Recycling Scheme
9:30am - 3:30pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
Need homeware? Come to the Chaplaincy to collect free available kitchen items.
Oriam Tours
11am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
Enrolment and Student Support Event - Scottish Border Campus
1st September noon - 12th September 3pm
Heriot-Watt University, Galashiels
Heriot-Watt University will be enrolling new students at our Enrolment and Student Support Event on the 3rd floor of the High Mill Building from Monday 1 September to Friday 12 September.
Active Campus Tour
noon - 12:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and Join us for a campus tour that keeps you moving!
Body Pump - Fitness Class
12:15pm - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Body Pump fitness class in Studio 1!
Gala Shop Crawl
1:15pm - 6pm
Gateway Building Reception , Galashiels
Join us for a guided walk through Gala’s high street and discover all the essentials (and hidden gems)!
Enrolment and Student Support Event - Orkney Campus
3pm - 4pm
Heriot-Watt University, Orkney
Heriot-Watt University will be enrolling new students at our Enrolment and Student Support Event at the Main Reception of the Robert Rendall Building on Monday 1 September from 3-4pm.
Oriam Tours
3pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
School Mixer: EGIS
3pm - 4pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Ready to meet students studying in your School?
Active Campus Tour
4pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and Join us for a campus tour that keeps you moving!
Mafia in the Woods: A Game of Secrets & Survival
4pm - 6pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Step into the shadows with International Cultural Society for a thrilling outdoor game of Mafia - tea, tales and treachery await in the woods.
Freshers' Week Bowling
4:45pm - 8pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Line 'em up and knock 'em down! Get to know your fellow Freshers over a game of bowling.
Racketlon
5pm - 7:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Racketlon event at Oriam!
Football Men's Taster
5:30pm - 7pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Football taster session on the Indoor Synthetic!
Grit - Fitness Class
6pm - 6:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Grit fitness class in Studio 1!
Mountaineering Taster - Oriam Climbing Wall 1
6pm - 8pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Mountaineering climbing wall taster at Oriam, Sports Hall 2!
Scottish Evening
6:30pm - 8pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
Visit the Chaplaincy to find out more about all things Scotland.
Mario Kart Tournament
7pm - 11pm
Multi-purpose room, Galashiels
Race your way to victory at our all-out Mario Kart showdown in the MPR. No driving licence required!
Football Women's Taster 1
8:30pm - 10pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Football women's taster session on the Academy Synthetic!
90's Night
10pm - 3am
Zeros, Edinburgh
Freshers 90's Club Night – Back to the Old Skool!

Tue 2nd September

Coffee & Chill with Watt Gamers Society
10am - 1pm
Meeting Room 1, Student Union,
Coffee & Chill – Join Watt Gamers for a laid-back morning of brews, board games, and good company. No pressure, just play!
Strength & Conditioning Taster 1
10:30am - 11:30am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Strength & Conditioning session in our S&C Suite!
Ladies Learn to Lift
11am - 11:45am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Ladies Learn to Lift
Oriam Tours
11am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
Sea-Glass Jewellery Workshop with Eco Society
11am - 1pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Craft your own sustainable sea-glass jewellery with Eco Society and Joy Revival Design. Have fun and meet others while crafting!
Welcome to Scotland
11am - 1pm
Advice Hub,
Drop by the Advice Hub to enjoy a taste of Scottish goodies and have a look at our guides to Scotland. From tasting shortbread to sipping Irn Bru, to finding out what Scotland's national animal is, we've got you covered!
Active Campus Tour
noon - 12:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
An active tour around the Edinburgh campus!
Tennis Intermediate Taster
noon - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis Intermediate Taster at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Soup Lunch
12:30pm - 2pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
Visit the Chaplaincy to enjoy the free homemade soups on offer.
Fitness Inductions (Mixed)
12:30pm - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and book in for a fitness induction with Josh!
Hyrox Taster - Fitness Class
12:30pm - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Cycle fit fitness class in the Spin Studio!
Campus Tour with the Chaplaincy
2pm - 3pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
This campus tour will start at the Chaplaincy and explore the services in our main campus building.
Paint Your Tote
2:30pm - 5pm
Multi- purpose Room, Galashiels
Get crafty and paint your own custom tote bag in this relaxed creative session.
Welcome and Wellbeing Hub
3pm - 4pm
Wellbeing Services Office, Edinburgh
Explore wellbeing services.
LGBTea@3 - Edinburgh
3pm - 5pm
Libertys, Edinburgh
Chat and connect at LGBTea@3 - your mid-afternoon queer friendly mixer.
Oriam Tours
3pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
School Mixer: SoSS & Global College
3pm - 4pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Ready to meet students studying in your School?
Scotland Day Activities
3pm - 6pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Celebrate the spirit of Scotland with face paint, photo ops, and a legendary hunt for the elusive haggis!
Freshers Week Edinburgh Walking Tour
3:30pm - 7:30pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Uncover Edinburgh's stories of Crime and Punishment. An Edinburgh local guide will take you on a walking tour of the city, following the stories of crimes, hangings, and jail time!
Active Campus Tour
4pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
An active tour around the Edinburgh campus!
Pilates - Fitness Class
6:45pm - 7:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Pilates fitness class in the Studio 1!
Ceilidh (Early)
7pm - 8pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Let's get dancing...the Scottish way!
Freshers' Week Scottish Storytelling (Early)
7pm - 8pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Ready to learn about Nessie? Join us for a session of storytelling to discover Scottish myths, folklore, and classic stories, as they were meant to be told!
Movie Night
7pm - 9:30pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
Head on down to the Chaplaincy for a fun movie night.
Pub Quiz
7pm - 11pm
MacArts, Galashiels
Join our legendary Freshers Pub Quiz at MacArts – wild questions, good laughs and bragging rights up for grabs!
Football Match - Heriot-Watt Men's 1 V Bathgate Thistle
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Football Match - Heriot-Watt Men's 1 V Arniston Rangers on Pitch 1!
Whisky Tasting
8pm - 9:30pm
Libertys, Edinburgh
Scottish Whisky Tasting Experience
Ceilidh (Late)
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Let's get dancing...the Scottish way!
Freshers' Week Scottish Storytelling (Late)
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Scottish myths, folklore, and classic stories, as they were meant to be told!

Wed 3rd September

Watt Welcome Fair 2025
10am - 3pm
Oriam / Student Union, Edinburgh
Watt Welcome Fair is where all clubs and societies will be available to engage with new and returning students, plus we'll have loads more going on!
Widening Participation Welcome Event
10am - 11am
Wellbeing Services Office, Edinburgh
Join your fellow students and support staff for a relaxed chat.
Strength & Conditioning Taster 2
10:30am - 11:30am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Strength & Conditioning session in our S&C Suite!
Walk to Abbotsford House
1pm - 3pm
Gateway Building Reception , Galashiels
Stretch your legs and take in some local scenery with a relaxed walk to the beautiful Abbotsford House gardens
Postgraduate Student Mixer
4pm - 5pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Want to meet other students studying a postgraduate?
Freshers' Week Laser Tag (Early)
4:45pm - 8pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Whether you win the battle or the laser war, grab your mates for a few rounds of laser tag!
Grit - Fitness Class
6pm - 6:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Grit fitness class in Studio 1!
Wednesday Night Meal
6pm - 8:30pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
Come and enjoy the Chaplaincy's free Wednesday evening meal, with vegetarian options available.
Postgrad Wine & Cheese
6:30pm - 8pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Meet other postgrads around campus over Wine, Cheese & Nibbles
Body Combat - Fitness Class
6:40pm - 7:25pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Body Combat fitness class in Studio 1!
Freshers' Week Laser Tag (Late)
7pm - 9:45pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Whether you win the battle or the laser war, grab your mates for a few rounds of laser tag!
Welcome Back - Returning Students Party
7pm - 10:30pm
The Thread , Galashiels
Back in halls? Come celebrate your return in style – you're part of Freshers too!
Open Mic Night
8pm - 11pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Got a voice that needs to be heard? A guitar that needs to be strung or any other musical talent? This is your moment. Step into the spotlight at our Student Union Open Mic Night
Welcome to the Jungle (Shanghai Night Club)
10pm - 3am
Shanghai Nightclub, Edinburgh
Lets go to town!

Thu 4th September

StepZero: Start your Green Journey
10am - 2pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Join the Solution - Eco Fun, Facts & Friendship with Net Zero Society
Oriam Tours
11am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
Active Campus Tour
noon - 12:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and Join us for a campus tour that keeps you moving!
Golf Taster 1 (Driving Range)
noon - 2pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Golf taster session at Braidhills Driving Range! Transport will be provided.
Watt Welcome Fair
noon - 2pm
Main Lecture Theatre , Galashiels
Meet clubs, societies, cafes, charity shops and support services at our official Welcome Fair – your gateway to student life!
Zumba - Fitness Class
12:15pm - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Zumba fitness class in Studio 1!
Fitness Inductions (Mixed)
12:30pm - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and book in for a fitness induction with Josh!
Ladies Learn to Lift
1pm - 1:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Ladies Learn to Lift
Bob Ross Paint-Along
2pm - 4:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Join the Art Society for a Bob Ross Paint-Along and unleash your inner artist. No experience needed - just good vibes and a splash of creativity.
Hoodie Shop
2pm - 5pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
The Heriot-Watt Merch you didn't know you needed! And what if we told you we can also get it personalised for you?
International Student Welcome
2pm - 4pm
James Watt 2, Edinburgh
You will have the chance to meet a range of services that provide support and guidance to our students alongside other international students.
Soul Care Workshop
2pm - 4:45pm
Wellbeing Cabin,
Welcome to Soul Care – a quiet, thoughtful space amid the hustle and bustle of Freshers Week!
Tennis Advanced Taster
2pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (advanced) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
The Barbershop with Luke Crosbie
2pm - 6pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Lectures are starting and you need a haircut? Luke Crosbie, Scottish Rugby Player, is here to save the day and get your head in the game.
Coffee and Cake
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
Chill at the Chaplaincy with some home baking and a hot drink.
Boat Taster (Rowing - Erg Women's Session)
3pm - 3:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) in Oriam!
Dance Taster - Contemporary
3pm - 3:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Dance contemporary taster in Studio 1!
LGBTea@3 - Galashiels
3pm - 5pm
Multi-Purpose Room, Jean Muir Student Village, Galashiels
Chat and connect at LGBTea@3 - your mid-afternoon queer friendly mixer.
Oriam Tours
3pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
Handball Men's Taster
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Handball taster session in Sports Hall 2!
Freshers' Week Escape Room (Early)
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Can you escape before the time runs out?
Unwind and Design
3:30pm - 4:45pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of Welcome Week, join us for a craft session at the Chaplaincy.
Active Campus Tour
4pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and Join us for a campus tour that keeps you moving!
Boat Taster (Rowing - Erg Open Session) 1
4pm - 4:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) in Oriam!
Futsal Taster 1
4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Futsal taster session in Sports Hall 1 Court C!
Volleyball Women's Taster
4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Volleyball women's taster in Sports Hall 1 Court B!
Handball Women's Taster
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Handball taster session in Sports Hall 2!
Dance Taster - Lyrical
4:30pm - 5:15pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Dance lyrical taster in Studio 2!
Freshers' Week Escape Room (Late)
4:45pm - 8pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Can you escape before the time runs out?
Silent Disco - Edinburgh
5pm - 6pm
Library, Edinburgh
Get to know the Edinburgh campus library by joining us for a silent disco.
Silent Disco - Galashiels
5pm - 6pm
Library , Galashiels
Get to know the Scottish Borders campus library by joining us for a silent disco.
Badminton Beginners Taster 1
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Badminton beginners taster session in Sports Hall 2! If you have your own racket, please bring it. If you do not have one, they will be provided.
Body Pump - Fitness Class
5:30pm - 6:15pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Body Pump fitness class in Studio 1!
Gaelic Football Taster
5:30pm - 7pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Gaelic Football taster on Outdoor Synthetic!
Netball Taster
5:30pm - 7pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Netball taster in Sports Hall 1!
The HW Music Society ‘Band Mixer’
6pm - 8pm
Heriot Watt Student Union , Edinburgh
Connect with fellow musicians and start building your next band.
Ice Skating Taster
6:15pm - 9pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Ice Skating taster at Murrayfield Ice Rink!
Badminton Intermediate Taster 1
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Badminton Intermediate taster session in Sports Hall 2! If you have your own racket, please bring it. If you do not have one, they will be provided.
Union Bingo
7pm - 11pm
MacArts, Galashiels
Drag queens, big prizes, and bingo chaos at MacArts – what more could you want? Tickets £5.
Dance Taster - Street
7:15pm - 8pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Dance street taster in Studio 2!
Taekwondo Taster
7:15pm - 9:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Taekwondo taster in Studio 1!
Badminton Advanced Taster 1
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Badminton advanced taster session in Sports Hall 2! If you have your own racket, please bring it. If you do not have one, they will be provided.
Arcade and Carnival Games
8pm - 1am
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Join us Thursday at the SU for a night of Arcade Games and Fayre Ground Fun!!
Dance Taster - Highland
8pm - 8:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Dance highland taster in Studio 2!
American Football Taster 1
8:30pm - 10pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
American Football taster session on the Academy Synthetic pitch.
Swimming Taster 1
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Swimming taster at James Gillespie High School! Transport will be provided. Meet at Oriam reception at 8pm.

Fri 5th September

Yoga - Fitness Class
8:30am - 9:15am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Yoga fitness class in Studio 1!
Campus Bike Tour
10am - 11am
Oriam, Edinburgh
A tour around the Edinburgh Campus by bike.
Mountaineering (Bouldering) Taster
10am - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Mountaineering climbing wall taster at Alien Rock Edinburgh!
Oriam Tours
11am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
Active Campus Tour
noon - 12:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and Join us for a campus tour that keeps you moving!
Body Pump - Fitness Class
12:15pm - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Body Pump fitness class in the Studio 1!
Football Women's Taster 2
12:30pm - 2pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Football women's taster session on the Outdoor Synthetic!
Battle of the Halls
1pm - 5pm
Outside Halls, Galashiels
Represent your flat and compete in outdoor games for eternal bragging rights. Who will win?
Introduction to the UK and Scottish Education System
1pm - 2pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
A must-attend session for international students to unpack how learning works across the UK and Scotland.
Edinburgh Dungeon Day Trip
2pm - 5:30pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Step into the eerie depths of Edinburgh Dungeon for a thrilling journey through Scotland’s dark history.
Rugby Men's Taster 1
2pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Rugby taster on the Indoor Pitch!
Dance Taster - Jazz
3pm - 3:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Dance jazz taster in Studio 1!
Loch FM
3pm - 6pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Oriam Tours
3pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
Pentland Hills Trip
3pm - 6pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
Enjoy magnificent views of Edinburgh whilst walking in the Pentland Hills, all while being guided by one of our International Workers
School Mixer: MACS & EPS
3pm - 4pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Ready to meet students studying in your School?
Welcome and Wellbeing Hub
3pm - 4pm
Wellbeing Services Office, Edinburgh
Explore wellbeing services.
Squash Women's Taster
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Squash women's taster at the Oriam squash courts!
Boxing Taster 1
3:45pm - 5:15pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boxing taster session in Sports Hall 2!
Dance Taster - Tap
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Dance tap taster in Studio 2!
Active Campus Tour
4pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and Join us for a campus tour that keeps you moving!
Cheerleading Taster (Pom)
4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cheerleading (Pom) taster session in Studio 1.
Hockey Taster
4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Hockey taster session at Peffermill pitches! Transport will be provided.
Mafia in the Woods: A Game of Secrets & Survival
4pm - 6pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Step into the shadows with International Cultural Society for a thrilling outdoor game of Mafia - tea, tales and treachery await in the woods.
Basketball Women's Taster
4:30pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Basketball women's taster session in Sports Hall 1 Court A!
Squash Beginner Taster
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Squash beginners session at the Oriam squash courts!
Volleyball Men's Taster
4:30pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Volleyball men's taster in Sports Hall 1, Courts B and C!
Tennis Beginner Taster 1
5pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (beginners) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Fencing Taster 1
5:15pm - 6:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Fencing taster session in Sports Hall 2.
Squash Intermediate Taster
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Squash intermediate session at the Oriam squash courts!
Tennis Beginner & Improver Taster 1
6pm - 7pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (beginners and improvers) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Lifting Taster (Powerlifting)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Lifting taster (Powerlifting) in the Performance Gym!
Lifting Taster (weightlifting)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Lifting taster (Weightlifting) in the Performance Gym!
Archery Taster 1
7pm - 9:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Archery taster session in Sports Hall 2.
Table Tennis Taster
7pm - 9pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Table tennis taster in Studio 1!
Swimming Taster 2
8:30pm - 9:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Swimming taster at James Gillespie High School! Transport will be provided from Oriam at 7.50pm
Get Out Your Rooms and Go To Rooms
10pm - 11:45pm
Indigo Rooms , Galashiels
We’re heading out-out! Free entry to Indigo Rooms tonight for Heriot-Watt students only.
Wild West Club Night – Boots, Bands & Bangers
10pm - 3am
Zeros, Edinburgh
Whether you’re a full-time country fan or just here for the beats and the boots, this is one wild Freshers party you don’t want to miss.

Sat 6th September

Circuits - Fitness Class
8:30am - 9:15am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Circuits fitness class in the Studio 1!
Pilates - Fitness Class
9:30am - 10:15am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Pilates fitness class in the Studio 1!
Cycling Taster (Intermediate Road)
10am - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cycling taster session (road ride)! Meet at Oriam reception 15 minutes before start-time.
Cycling Taster (Mountain Bike - Glentress)
10am - 5pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cycling taster session (mountain bike ride) at Glentress. Meet at Oriam reception 15 minutes before start-time. Transport will be provided.
Oriam Tours
11am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come take a tour of Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre! Please meet at Oriam reception 5 minutes before start time.
Gaelic Football Men's Taster
11:30am - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Gaelic Football Men's taster on the Academy Synthetic!
Ultimate Frisbee Taster 1
11:30am - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Ultimate Frisbee Taster on the Indoor Synthetic!
Freshers Week Edinburgh Walking Tour
11:45am - 3:30pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Uncover Edinburgh's stories of Crime and Punishment. An Edinburgh local guide will take you on a walking tour of the city, following the stories of crimes, hangings, and jail time!
Boat Taster (Rowing - Water Session) 1
noon - 3:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) at Strathclyde Park! Transport will be provided.
Cricket Open Taster
1pm - 3pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cricket taster session in Sports Hall 2.
Gaelic Football Women's Taster
1pm - 2:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Gaelic Football Women's taster on the Academy Synthetic!
Yoga Flow and Relax With Elaine
1pm - 3:30pm
The Thread , Galashiels
Stretch, breathe, and reset with a calming yoga sessions led by professional therapist Elaine. £3 per session.
Big Supermarket Shopping Trip
1:40pm - 4pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
A big supermarket shop made easy — head to Hermiston Gait for all your essentials in one convenient stop!
International Campus Tour
2:15pm - 3:30pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Discover your new academic home with the Nigerian and Friends Society on a campus tour made for international students.
Archery Taster 2
3pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Archery taster session in Sports Hall 2.
Football Match - Heriot-Watt Men's 1 V Edinburgh Uni 1s
3pm - 5pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Football Match - Heriot-Watt Men's 1 V Arniston Rangers on Pitch 1!
Multicultural Mixer
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
A multicultural mixer celebrating culture, community and building connections - led by the Black Voices Project.
Aikido Taster 1
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Aikido taster session in Studio 1.
Vigil Mass
6pm - 7pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
The Chaplaincy is holding a Vigil Mass for our Roman Catholic students.
Movies
6pm - 1am
Zeros, Edinburgh
We’re transforming Zeros into a cosy cinema, complete with comfy seating, popcorn, mood lighting, and a giant screen to bring the magic of the movies right to campus.
Karaoke Night
7pm - 11:30pm
Multi-purpose room, Galashiels
Your time to shine! Sing your heart out (or scream with friends) at Karaoke in the MPR.

Sun 7th September

Cricket Nets Taster
9am - 10am
James Gillespie High School (leaving from Oriam), Edinburgh
Cricket taster session at James Gillespie High School.
Athletics Taster - Casual Run
11am - noon
Oriam, Edinburgh
Athletics casual run session at the Meadows! Meet at Oriam reception 45 minutes before event start-time. The athletics club members will guide you on public transport.
Futsal Taster 2
11am - 12:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Futsal taster session in Sports Hall 2!
Global Church Service
11:30am - 1pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
A Christian worship service on campus.
Mountaineering Taster - Pentlands Walk
11:45am - 2:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Mountaineering taster in the Pentlands!
Boat Taster (Rowing - Water Session) 2
noon - 3:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) at Strathclyde Park! Transport will be provided.
Sunday Roast Dinner
noon - 3pm
Geordies, Edinburgh
Roast Dinner Themed Special Menu
Aikido Taster 2
1pm - 3pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Aikido taster session in Studio 1.
Yarn and Yap
1pm - 5pm
Multi-purpose room, Galashiels
Bring your projects or use some provided, or just come for the chat – a cosy, chilled afternoon hangout.
Welcome BBQ
3pm - 5pm
Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
The Chaplaincy invites you to attend a welcome BBQ, with vegetarian options available.
Basketball Men's Taster
5pm - 7pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Basketball men's taster session in Sports Hall 1.
Cheerleading Taster 1
6pm - 7:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cheerleading taster session in Studio 1.
Freshers Pub Quiz
7pm - 9pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Show us your knowledge - with a chance to win prizes!
Movie Night
7pm - 11pm
Multi-purpose room, Galashiels
End Freshers Week with a cosy film night – bring your own snacks and settle in!
Cheerleading Taster 2
7:30pm - 9pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cheerleading taster session in Studio 1.

Mon 8th September

Strength & Conditioning Taster 3
noon - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Strength & Conditioning session in our S&C Suite!
Boccia Taster
3pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boccia taster session in Sports Hall 1!
Tennis Beginner Taster 2
4pm - 5pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (beginners) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Volleyball Mixed Taster
4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Volleyball mixed taster in Sports Hall 1, Courts B and C!
Rugby Men's Taster 2
5pm - 7pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Rugby taster on the Outdoor Synthetic!
Tennis Beginner & Improver Taster 2
5pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis taster (beginners and improvers) at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Boxing Taster 2
5:15pm - 6:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boxing taster session in Sports Hall 2!
Mountaineering Taster - Oriam Climbing Wall 2
5:15pm - 6:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Mountaineering climbing wall taster at Oriam, Sports Hall 2!
Badminton Beginners Taster 2
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Badminton beginners taster session in Sports Hall 1! If you have your own racket, please bring it. If you do not have one, they will be provided.
Badminton Intermediate Taster 2
6:40pm - 7:40pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Badminton intermediate taster session in Sports Hall 2! If you have your own racket, please bring it. If you do not have one, they will be provided.
Badminton Advanced Taster 2
7:50pm - 8:50pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Badminton advanced taster session in Sports Hall 2! If you have your own racket, please bring it. If you do not have one, they will be provided.
Rugby Women's Taster
8:30pm - 10pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Rugby women's taster on the Academy Synthetic!
Swimming Taster 3
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Swimming taster at Queensferry High School! Transport will be provided from Oriam at 7.20pm!!!

Tue 9th September

Golf Taster 2 (Driving Range)
noon - 2pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Golf taster session at Braidhills Driving Range! Transport will be provided.
Tennis Taster - Drop-in & Play 2
noon - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Tennis drop-in and play at Oriam Indoor Tennis Courts!
Basketball Rec Taster
4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Basketball men's taster session in Sports Hall 1.
Boat Taster (Rowing - Erg Open Session) 2
4pm - 4:45pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) in Oriam!
Squash Beginner Taster 2
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Squash beginners session at the Oriam squash courts!
Aikido Taster 3
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Aikido taster session in Studio 1.
Snowsports Beginner Taster
7:30pm - 9pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Snowsports taster (lessons & rec) at Hillend! Transport will be provided.
American Football Taster 2
8pm - 10pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
American Football taster session on the Outdoor Synthetic pitch.
Kayak Taster (Pool)
8pm - 9:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Kayak taster (Pool) session at Balerno High School! Transport will be provided.

Wed 10th September

Cheerleading Taster 3
2pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cheerleading taster session in Studio 1.
Cycling Taster (Open - Pentlands)
2pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cycling taster session (mountain bike ride) at Glentress. Meet at Oriam reception 15 minutes before start-time. Transport will be provided.
Snowsports Team Taster
2:25pm - 4:15pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Snowsports taster (freestyle & race) at Hillend! Transport will be provided.
American Football Flag Taster
2:30pm - 4pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
American Football taster session on the Outdoor Synthetic pitch.
Athletics Track Taster 1
3pm - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Athletics track session at Saughton! Meet at Oriam reception 45 minutes before event start-time. The athletics club members will guide you on public transport.
Ultimate Frisbee Taster 2
4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Ultimate Frisbee Taster on the Academy Synthetic!
Fencing Taster 2
4:30pm - 6pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Fencing taster session in Sports Hall 2.

Thu 11th September

Boat Taster (Rowing - Erg Open Session) 3
11am - 11:45am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) in Oriam!
Strength & Conditioning Taster 4
noon - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Come and try a Strength & Conditioning session in our S&C Suite!
67th Trustee Board Meeting
5:30pm - 8pm
Meeting Room 1, Student Union

Fri 12th September

Campus Bike Tour
10am - 11am
Oriam, Edinburgh
A tour around the Edinburgh Campus by bike.
Athletics Track Taster 2
7pm - 8pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Athletics track session at Saughton! Meet at Oriam reception 45 minutes before event start-time. The athletics club members will guide you on public transport.

Sat 13th September

Boat Taster (Rowing - Water Session) 3
noon - 4:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) at Strathclyde Park! Transport will be provided.

Sun 14th September

Boat Taster (Rowing - Senior Water Session)
7:30am - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Boat taster (Rowing - taster session) at Strathclyde Park! Transport will be provided.

Tue 16th September

Student Housing Action Group: First Meeting!
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1 - Student Union, Edinburgh
Tired of the student housing nightmare? Let’s fix it together. Join fellow students in launching an action group to make housing better
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