Events in September

Thu 19th September

Thursday 3s
5pm - 11:30pm
The Packhorse
Don't go thirsty this Thursday! Join us over at The Packhorse for £3-or-less deals on loads of food and drink + a music throwback with hits from 2005-2007.

Fri 20th September

Returners' Bevs
5pm - midnight
The Packhorse
Early birds, this one's for you! Start your Freshers' Festival in style over at The Packhorse with drinks deals all night long!
Freshers Launch Party
10pm - 2:30am
Medicine
It's here! We are kicking off Freshers' Festival with a massive launch party!

Sat 21st September

Poster Sale
11am - 5pm
SU Venue & Plaza
Campus Art is bringing their poster and art print sale to the SU. Come along, browse through their prints and fill your new pads with their fun new and classic designs!
Glitterbomb Drag Bingo & Karaoke
21st September 4pm - 22nd September 2am
Medicine
Dust off your favourite karaoke bangers, polish up those moves and get ready to slay the night away with amazing bingo prizes and some glitter-filled drag comedy!
Saturday 7s
7pm - midnight
The Packhorse
Staying local this Saturday? No food in the house? Don't worry, we've gotcha covered! Indulge in our £7 meal deals and £7 cocktails from 7pm.
Welcome Party
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
So, you've unpacked, moved into your new accommodation and said goodbye to the 'rents. Now it's time to relax, let your hair down and meet some new people!

Sun 22nd September

Poster Sale
11am - 5pm
SU Venue & Plaza
Campus Art is bringing their poster and art print sale to the SU. Come along, browse through their prints and fill your new pads with their fun new and classic designs!
Sports Festival
noon - 4pm
Sports Centre
A whole day to try out exciting sports for free! Drop by a session led by enthusiastic club volunteers for the chance to discover something new and meet new friends!
Big Bears Rodeo Rave
22nd September 4pm - 23rd September 2am
Medicine
Calling all you Bears! Kick off the 2024/25 season the right way by getting down at the rodeo! How long can you stay on the bull for? Reunite with teammates in your favourite spot, with banging drinks deals, DJs all night and inflatable fun!
Publympics
5pm - 11pm
The Packhorse
Get down to The Packhorse and show what you're made of! All of our pay-to-play games are free from 5pm every Sunday.
The Big Move-In Party - Air Fryer Giveaway
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Get down to the one and only OFFICIAL Royal Holloway move-in party with Hip Hop, RnB and club classics all night, and you might be in for a chance to win an air fryer, toastie machine, saucepan set or juicer!

Mon 23rd September

Laser Quest
11am - 4pm
SU Venue
We're transforming the SU into an apocalyptic wasteland for the afternoon, so gather your best survival team and battle it out head-to-head!
Academic Communities Picnic
1pm - 3pm
SU Plaza
This is your chance to meet your School and Course Reps and get to know students within your academic department. We'll provide some refreshments and cakes but feel free to bring snacks too!
Postgraduate Wine & Dine
7pm - 9pm
Student Lounge (Windsor Building)
Open to all postgraduate students (taught and research). Come along for a chilled evening of wine, nibbles and meeting new people!
Monday Pub Quiz
8pm - 10pm
The Packhorse
It's time to freshen up your general knowledge with our weekly quiz night at The Packhorse - it's £2 per person to enter and the winning team takes the pot!
Indie Party ft. Sham Fender & The Brightside Killers
9pm - 3am
SU Venue
We're just 'Getting Started' with Freshers' Festival and while it might not be Saturday quite yet we've got Sham Fender and the Brightside Killers to headline your Monday evening!
White Tees on Toast
10pm - 2:30am
Medicine
Toast is back and better than ever! Get down to Medicine for your weekly dose of party tunes and £1.95 drinks! Don't forget a white t-shirt and some pens to let out your creative side while you dance the night away.

Tue 24th September

Freshers' Fair
10am - 5pm
Sports Centre
One of the biggest events on the calendar, Freshers' Fair is your chance to come and check out what you can get involved in for the upcoming year. Meet our Student Communities and pick up loads of freebies, including free pizza from Domino's!
Market Day
10am - 4pm
SU Venue & Plaza
It's Market Day every Tuesday at the SU - stock up on fruit and veg at our indoor market and grab a tasty hot lunch from one of our international food stalls on the Union Plaza.
Double Down Late & Great
5pm - 1am
The Packhorse
Every Tuesday from 5pm, you can double down on a range of items including pints, spirits, and our mouth-watering burgers. For a Freshers' Festival special, we'll be open until 1am!
Finding Emo ft. RAMS
10pm - 2:30am
Medicine
Our new resident rock night on campus! Get your air guitars ready to rock out to all the classics from your teen angst phase. From the screamo emos to the indie rockers in chinos, we've got you covered!
VK Traffic Light Party
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Pick your colour - red, orange or green! We're teaming up with VK to transform the SU Venue into the biggest traffic light party on campus featuring a load of merch giveaways!

Wed 25th September

Double Down Late & Great
5pm - 1am
The Packhorse
Every Tuesday from 5pm, you can double down on a range of items including pints, spirits, and our mouth-watering burgers. For a Freshers' Festival special, we'll be open until 1am!
Student Communities Taster Sessions
25th September 9am - 2nd October 6pm
Various
Across the first two weeks of term, our Student Communities will be putting on a variety of taster sessions for you to try things out!
Parents & Carer Students Coffee Morning
10am - 11:30am
Tommy's Lounge
Meet and mingle with fellow students who are parents and carers over a coffee. Refreshments will be provided and everyone's welcome. This is a child-friendly event so feel free to bring your little ones!
Poster Sale
11am - 5pm
SU Venue & Plaza
Campus Art is bringing their poster and art print sale to the SU. Come along, browse through their prints and fill your new pads with their fun new and classic designs!
Mature Students Mingle
noon - 1:30pm
Tommy's Lounge
Come and meet fellow mature students at Royal Holloway! Refreshments will be provided and you can find out more about our Mature Students Community.
International Community Movie Night
6pm - 8pm
Founder's LT1
Calling all International students! Come along for a chilled evening: watch a movie, chat with your International Community Officer and meet fellow international students.
Faith Community Workshop
7pm - 8:30pm
Founder's E139
Led by our Students of Faith Community Officer, come along to this workshop where you can engage in thoughtful discussions about faith.
MedsWeds
7pm - midnight
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Karaoke
8pm - 11pm
The Packhorse
We're giving you the chance to put those rehearsals into practice at The Packhorse and sing your favourite songs.
Viral Launch Party ft. Badger
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Featuring the biggest racks trending right now, Viral is our new resident Wednesday night at the SU Venue and we're pulling out all the stops for Freshers!

Thu 26th September

Student Communities Taster Sessions
25th September 9am - 2nd October 6pm
Various
Across the first two weeks of term, our Student Communities will be putting on a variety of taster sessions for you to try things out!
Pets as Therapy
11am - 1pm
SU Venue
Soothe your worries and woes with some very cute dogs!
Poster Sale
11am - 5pm
SU Venue & Plaza
Campus Art is bringing their poster and art print sale to the SU. Come along, browse through their prints and fill your new pads with their fun new and classic designs!
Women's Community Coffee Morning
11am - 12:30pm
Tommy's Lounge
Get involved in one of our Inclusion Communities and meet your Women’s Community Officer over a cuppa!
Black & Global Majority Community Badge Making Social
2pm - 4pm
Student Lounge (Windsor Building)
Get creative by making custom badges you can show off this academic year! You’ll also get the chance to meet the Black & Global Majority Community Officer and mingle with other students.
Commuting Students Social
2pm - 4pm
Tommy's Kitchen
Calling all Commuting students, this one's for you! Come along to chat with your Commuting Community Officer and meet fellow commuting students over some light refreshments.
Thursday 3s Late & Great ft. DJ Soc
5pm - 1am
The Packhorse
Don't go thirsty this Thursday, join us over at The Packhorse for £3-or-less deals on loads of food and drink. For a Freshers' Festival special, we'll be joined by DJ Society and we're open until 1am!
Desi Night ft. Hindu Soc
10pm - 2:30am
Medicine
Desi Night is back for another year! You know the drill, Desi night is the place to be on campus for the best Bollywood, Bhangra, hip-hop, and RnB tracks around. Expect Desi tunes all night long joined by Dhol drummers and great drink deals.
Glitterbomb: Wonderland Freshers Tour
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Glitterbomb is back and taking you to Wonderland with extra special guests from RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Expect drag performers and hosts, Wonderland-inspired stage games, glitter and confetti, awesome decor and giveaways AND freshers pop remixes!

Fri 27th September

Student Communities Taster Sessions
25th September 9am - 2nd October 6pm
Various
Across the first two weeks of term, our Student Communities will be putting on a variety of taster sessions for you to try things out!
PGR Coffee Morning
11am - 1pm
Tommy's Lounge
Calling all postgraduate research students, come and mingle over a cuppa at our postgraduate coffee morning. Refreshments will be provided and you’ll be able to find out more about our Postgraduate Research Community at Royal Holloway.
Poster Sale
11am - 5pm
SU Venue & Plaza
Campus Art is bringing their poster and art print sale to the SU. Come along, browse through their prints and fill your new pads with their fun new and classic designs!
Paint A Pot
1pm - 4pm
Tommy's Lounge
Add a little something extra to your new room! Perfect for holding a plant, pens, or collecting random stuff on your desk.
Coast LIVE @ The Packhorse
8pm - 10pm
The Packhorse
Who doesn't love a bit of live music? Pop down to The Packhorse for some Friday night toe-tapping. Whether you're warming up for the SU or just fancy a night at the pub, we'd love you to join us.
Juicy ft. Karen Harding
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Juicy is your resident Friday night at the SU Venue where you can expect the best house, chart and electronic dance tunes throughout the night! We are buzzing to have Karen Harding join us for the Juiciest night of Freshers' Festival.

Sat 28th September

Student Communities Taster Sessions
25th September 9am - 2nd October 6pm
Various
Across the first two weeks of term, our Student Communities will be putting on a variety of taster sessions for you to try things out!
Freshers' Ball Alternative Social
6pm - 9pm
Windsor Building
If the ball isn't quite your style but you still want to celebrate your first week of university, then we've got all the fun you need! Just Dance, movies, games, crafts and more!
Saturday 7s
7pm - midnight
The Packhorse
Staying local this Saturday? No food in the house? Don't worry, we've gotcha covered! Indulge in our £7 meal deals and £7 cocktails from 7pm.
Freshers' Ball ft. Jax Jones & Special Guest
8pm - 2am
Students' Union
Dress up to the nines and round off Freshers' Festival in style as we throw a massive ball at the Students' Union where Jax Jones will be headlining the biggest party of the week!
Freshers' Ball Afterparty
10pm - 4am
Medicine
Can't make it to Freshers' Ball? Or are you ready to keep the party going until you see the sun start to rise? We've got all the tunes you could ever want as we party all the way until 4am!

Sun 29th September

Student Communities Taster Sessions
25th September 9am - 2nd October 6pm
Various
Across the first two weeks of term, our Student Communities will be putting on a variety of taster sessions for you to try things out!
Publympics
5pm - 11pm
The Packhorse
Get down to The Packhorse and show what you're made of! All of our pay-to-play games are free from 5pm every Sunday.

Mon 30th September

Student Communities Taster Sessions
25th September 9am - 2nd October 6pm
Various
Across the first two weeks of term, our Student Communities will be putting on a variety of taster sessions for you to try things out!
Give Dodgeball a Go
5pm - 7pm
Sports Hall
Relive the excitement of a sport you once loved and discover the thrill of the game all over again. Whether you're new to dodgeball or eager to jump back in, this is the perfect chance to get involved and have some fun!
Monday Pub Quiz
8pm - 10pm
The Packhorse
It's time to freshen up your general knowledge with our weekly quiz night at The Packhorse - it's £2 per person to enter and the winning team takes the pot!
Cheese on Toast
10pm - 2:30am
Medicine
Get down to Medicine for your weekly dose of party tunes and £1.95 drinks!

Tue 1st October

Student Communities Taster Sessions
25th September 9am - 2nd October 6pm
Various
Across the first two weeks of term, our Student Communities will be putting on a variety of taster sessions for you to try things out!
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
1pm - 2pm
SU Venue
Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?
Advice Drop-In
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Advice Centre/Online
Do you have any worries or concerns that you want to discuss? Join our weekly drop-ins either online or in-person every Tuesday and our advisors will be more than happy to help.
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
5pm - 11:30pm
The Packhorse
Every Tuesday from 5pm, you can double down on a range of items including pints, spirits, and our mouth-watering burgers. Who could say no to that?!

Wed 2nd October

Student Communities Taster Sessions
25th September 9am - 2nd October 6pm
Various
Across the first two weeks of term, our Student Communities will be putting on a variety of taster sessions for you to try things out!
Petting Zoo
11am - 4pm
SU Venue
Back once again to add some cute and furry fun to your week! Go on pet the goat... we know you want to!
Decorate a Journal
1pm - 4pm
Tommy's Lounge
Do you always keep meaning to start a bullet journal or is this the year you finally get your life in order? If so come and get crafty in between classes and decorate a journal!
MedsWeds
7pm - midnight
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Viral
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Caught the bug yet? Viral is back to get you dancing so expect all the hits you know and love!

Thu 3rd October

IKEA trip
noon - 5pm
Meet at SU
Forgotten all your spoons or just fancy some fun new bedding? We've got you covered! Take a trip with us to IKEA for as much as you can fit in an iconic blue bag.
Thursday 3s
5pm - 11:30pm
The Packhorse
Don't go thirsty this Thursday! Join us over at The Packhorse for £3-or-less deals on loads of food and drink + you control the music as we celebrate Mean Girls Day with a musical theatre takeover!
HYPER Launch Night
8pm - 2am
Medicine
When we go to Meds we wanna hear those club classics! Introducing HYPER, the place to be for anyone who got a little Bratty this summer and wants to let out their inner Party Girl to the sounds of Charlie XCX, Chappell Roan, MUNA, Troye Sivan + more!

Fri 4th October

Give Netball A Go
3:30pm - 5pm
MY Courts
Reconnect with a sport you once enjoyed or try it out for the first time! Get involved, have fun, and see why Netball is a game loved by many!
Jack Holloway LIVE @ The Packhorse
8pm - 10pm
The Packhorse
Who doesn't love a bit of live music? Pop down to The Packhorse for some Friday night toe-tapping. Whether you're warming up for the SU or just fancy a night at the pub, we'd love you to join us.
Y2K
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Take a trip to the year 2000 with us, and strap in for some proper throwbacks!

Sat 5th October

Saturday 7s
7pm - midnight
The Packhorse
Staying local this Saturday? No food in the house? Don't worry, we've gotcha covered! Indulge in our £7 meal deals and £7 cocktails from 7pm.

Mon 7th October

Give Dodgeball a Go
5pm - 7pm
Sports Hall
Relive the excitement of a sport you once loved and discover the thrill of the game all over again. Whether you're new to dodgeball or eager to jump back in, this is the perfect chance to get involved and have some fun!
Monday Pub Quiz
8pm - 10pm
The Packhorse
It's time to freshen up your general knowledge with our weekly quiz night at The Packhorse - it's £2 per person to enter and the winning team takes the pot!
Kendrick vs Drake Toast ft. DJ Soc
10pm - 2:30am
Medicine
Get down to Medicine for £1.95 drinks as we go back-to-back with the biggest tracks from two of the planet's biggest stars!

Tue 8th October

Wellbeing Walk & Talk
1pm - 2pm
SU Venue
Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?
Advice Drop-In
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Advice Centre/Online
Do you have any worries or concerns that you want to discuss? Join our weekly drop-ins either online or in-person every Tuesday and our advisors will be more than happy to help.
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
5pm - 11:30pm
The Packhorse
Every Tuesday from 5pm, you can double down on a range of items including pints, spirits, and our mouth-watering burgers. Who could say no to that?!

Wed 9th October

Cupcake decorating
1pm - 4pm
Student Lounge
A cheeky little sweet treat on a Wednesday afternoon? Sign me up!
Advice Zoom Drop-In
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online
Got any worries or concerns that you want to discuss? Join our weekly in-person and online drop-ins (13:30-15:30, every Tuesday/Thursday) and online (17:30-19:30, every other Wednesday) and our advisors will be more than happy to help.
MedsWeds
7pm - midnight
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Karaoke @ The Packhorse
8pm - 11pm
The Packhorse
Put those rehearsals into practice and belt out your favourite songs at The Packhorse!
CIYK
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Calling all you Bears! This is your night to roar and show off your team spirit at Come In Your Kit - the biggest sports club night out on campus!

Thu 10th October

Book Club
11am - noon
Tommy's Lounge
For Black History Month we're diving into Bernadine Evaristo's novel Girl, Woman, Other! Grab a copy from the book swap shelf or bring your own, and get reading!
Thursday 3s
5pm - 11:30pm
The Packhorse
Don't go thirsty this Thursday! Join us over at The Packhorse for £3-or-less deals on loads of food and drink + you control the music with RnB and Hip-Hop this week's theme.
Afrobeats ft. ACS
8pm - 2am
Medicine
It's time to 'get busy' down at Medicine for our night of Afrobeat hits! It's the place to be if you feel like firing up your Thursday night!

Fri 11th October

Give Netball A Go
3:30pm - 5pm
MY Courts
Reconnect with a sport you once enjoyed or try it out for the first time! Get involved, have fun, and see why Netball is a game loved by many!
Juicy
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Juicy is your resident Friday night at the SU Venue where you can expect the best house, chart and electronic dance tunes throughout the night!

Sat 12th October

Saturday 7s
7pm - midnight
The Packhorse
Staying local this Saturday? No food in the house? Don't worry, we've gotcha covered! Indulge in our £7 meal deals and £7 cocktails from 7pm.

Mon 14th October

Give Ultimate Frisbee a Go
5pm - 7pm
Sports Hall
Try something new where you can experience the excitement of this fast-paced sport for the first time. Get involved, meet new people, and discover the fun of ultimate frisbee!
Monday Pub Quiz
8pm - 10pm
The Packhorse
It's time to freshen up your general knowledge with our weekly quiz night at The Packhorse - it's £2 per person to enter and the winning team takes the pot!
Watermelon, Sugar, Toast
10pm - 2:30am
Medicine
Get your Satellite Stompers out, dust off the feather boa and come on down to experience Love On Tour plus our Golden £1.95 drinks!

Tue 15th October

Wellbeing Walk & Talk
1pm - 2pm
SU Venue
Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?
Advice Drop-In
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Advice Centre/Online
Do you have any worries or concerns that you want to discuss? Join our weekly drop-ins either online or in-person every Tuesday and our advisors will be more than happy to help.
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
5pm - 11:30pm
The Packhorse
Every Tuesday from 5pm, you can double down on a range of items including pints, spirits, and our mouth-watering burgers. Who could say no to that?!

Wed 16th October

Create Your Own Energy Bites
11am - 1pm
Student Lounge
Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop where we’ll guide you through a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for fuelling your daily activities, fitness goals, and sports adventures. With some help from ALS as well!
MedsWeds
7pm - midnight
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Flawless ft. Act TBC
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Flawless is back! Get ready for the very best R&B and Hip-Hop beats as Flawless returns to the SU.

Thu 17th October

Book Club
11am - noon
Tommy's Lounge
For Black History Month we're diving into Bernadine Evaristo's novel Girl, Woman, Other! Grab a copy from the book swap shelf or bring your own, and get reading! Don't worry if you missed last weeks!
Thursday 3s
5pm - 11:30pm
The Packhorse
Don't go thirsty this Thursday! Join us over at The Packhorse for £3-or-less deals on loads of food and drink + you control the music with cheesy hits this week's theme.
Reggaeton ft. Latin American Soc
8pm - 2am
Medicine
The biggest Reggaeton night on campus returns! Our Latin American Society will be out in style once again, showing us how it's done!

Fri 18th October

Give Rounders A Go
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Astro Turf
Revisit a sport you once enjoyed or explore something new! Whether you're looking to rekindle your love for the game or try it for the first time, it’s a great chance to have fun and get active!
Tobin LIVE @ The Packhorse
8pm - 10pm
The Packhorse
Who doesn't love a bit of live music? Pop down to The Packhorse for some Friday night toe-tapping. Whether you're warming up for the SU or just fancy a night at the pub, we'd love you to join us.
Glitterbomb: Princess Fiona's Prom
10pm - 3am
SU Venue
Glitterbomb is back and taking you to prom! Expect drag performers and hosts, stage games, glitter and confetti, awesome decor and more!
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