Events in January

Forthcoming Events

Thu 15th January

Paradise Palms with the Psychology Society
7pm - 11:30pm
41 Lothian St, Edinburgh EH1 1HB, Edinburgh
A laid-back hangout at Paradise Palms — low lighting, good tunes, comfy vibes and easy conversation over drinks, with people drifting in and out and no pressure to be anywhere else.

Fri 16th January

Rugby Women's Taster 2
8:30am - 10am
Oriam, Edinburgh
Rugby women's taster on the Academy Synthetic Pitch !
Active Wellbeing - Bike Tour
10am - 11am
Bike Bothy, Edinburgh Campus
Join us for an active bike tour of our Edinburgh campus!
Active Wellbeing - Dr Bike
noon - 1pm
Bike Bothy, Edinburgh Campus
A workshop style session around bike maintanance and safety.
Active Wellbeing - Pilates
12:15pm - 1pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
A 45-minute core based class.
Fencing Taster
4pm - 5:30pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Fencing taster session in Sports Hall 2.

Sat 17th January

Cycling Taster (Advanced MTB - Glentress)
10am - 5pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cycling taster session (mountain bike ride) at Glentress. Meet at Oriam overflow carpark 20 minutes before start-time. Transport will be provided.

Sun 18th January

Cricket Taster 2 (External)
3pm - 5pm
Oriam, Edinburgh
Cricket taster session at James Gillespie.

Mon 19th January

Ending GBV - Student Action Hub
4pm - 5pm
Meeting Room 1 - Student Union,
Be part of the change. Let’s end GBV together

Tue 20th January

Ardnamurchan tasting
7pm - 10pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Join us and Jenny Karlsson to learn about all things Ardnamurchan!

Wed 21st January

Honey, I F*cked the Repo
1pm - 3pm
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Meet The Brewer: Jump Ship
6:30pm - 9pm
Libertys, Edinburgh
Come and sample and learn about Scotland's first alcohol free brewery

Thu 22nd January

Awayday Meeting
9am - 5pm
Venue TBC

Fri 23rd January

Movie Night: Crochet & Knit x Art Society
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1, Student Union. ,
The Crochet & Knit society are collaborating with the Art society to host a movie night on Friday 23rd January between 17:30 - 19:30.

Mon 26th January

Learn to Run - Monday and Fridays, 12:00-13:00 semester 2
26th January noon - 20th March 1pm
Oriam, Walled Garden, Edinburgh
Would you like to be able to run 5km?
SBC Townhall - Have Your Say
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Learning Commons, High Mill, Scottish Borders Campus , Galashiels
An opportunity to share key updates on the High Mill Re-development, gather your input and have some pizza!

Tue 27th January

Candle Painting Workshop
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
The Crochet and Knit Society will be hosting a Candle Painting Session in Zero's on Tuesday 27th January.

Wed 28th January

Student Sustainability Forum - New Years Resolutions
noon - 1pm
The Wellbeing Cabin, Heriot Watt Student Union, Edinburgh
An eco-conscious collection of students and staff coming together to make positive change!
Scottish Borders Campus - Student Ceilidh
7pm - 10pm
Galashiels RFC, Galashiels
A Student Ceilidh with a live band and burns supper. Free to come, limited places.

Thu 29th January

Learn to Cycle - Thursdays, 17:00-18:00 semester 2
29th January 5pm - 19th March 6pm
Oriam, Walled Garden, Edinburgh
Would you like to learn how to ride a bike?

Tue 3rd February

Student Life Unlocked
noon - 2pm
Student Union, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

Wed 4th February

Global Day 2026: A Passport Around the World
noon - 2pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Come and join us as we celebrate the diverse cultures of our community on campus!

Fri 6th February

Learn To Swim - 18:30-19:30 (Fridays) - Semester 2
6th February 6:30pm - 20th March 7:30pm
Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh
Learn to Swim
Learn To Swim - 19:30-20:30 (Fridays) - Semester 2
6th February 7:30pm - 20th March 8:30pm
Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh
Learn to Swim

Mon 9th February

S.H.A.G. Week Gala - Safe Space breakfast Club
9am - 10am
Learning Commons, Galashiels
Free Breakfast! Safe space to delve into all topics relationships, sex, identity, and empowerment!
S.H.A.G. Week - Bodies, Bits & Busting Myths (with clay sculpting!) Workshop
noon - 1:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Play-Doh genital model making! Taboo & myth busting - masturbation and pleasure; Body diversity; Menstrual literacy; Hygiene & health reminders; Why is virginity a social contruct? And vulva cupcakes!!
S.H.A.G. Week - Sex, Identity & Social Justice (A Zine making Workshop)
2pm - 3:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Explore the links between sexuality, liberation, and social justice in this creative zine-making workshop!
S.H.A.G. Week - Sexy Pub Quiz
6pm - 8:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Back by popular demand after selling out last year, our SHAG Week Pub Quiz returns with even more ridiculous questions, unexpected facts, and fiercely competitive teams.

Tue 10th February

S.H.A.G. Week - The Drag Show
5:30pm - 8pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Get ready for an evening of bold performances, sharp comedy, and unapologetic self-expression as SHAG Week brings you a Drag King Show! The event you don't want to miss!

Wed 11th February

S.H.A.G. Week - S.H.A.G. Fair at Community Meal
3pm - 4pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Join us for a relaxed SHAG Week community meal and information fair with free food, friendly faces, and lots of stalls offering free resources!
S.H.A.G. Week - Gala Goes Glam with Drag Bingo
7pm - 10pm
MacArts, Galashiels
MacArts Drag Bingo returns with TheDragarazzi for a wild, glitzy, laugh‑packed night of chaotic drag fun and big bingo prizes.

Thu 12th February

S.H.A.G. Week - Uncensored Bingo
6pm - 8:30pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Like Bongo Bingo but with a SHAG week twist!

Fri 13th February

S.H.A.G. Week - Life Drawing
4pm - 6pm
Zeros, Edinburgh
Join our relaxed and welcoming life drawing session for all skill levels!
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