From Monday 16 October to the Sunday 22 October, Give It A Go week will be making an appearance on campus, in collaboration with a range of our student groups, giving you the opportunity to get stuck in some activities you might have tried before!
For all those not familiar with the Give It A Go programme that runs throughout the academic year, it is a series of events that allows you the chance to try out cool, new things that you might not have had the chance to. From Monday 16 October to the Sunday 22 October, Give It A Go week will be making an appearance on campus, in collaboration with a range of our student groups, giving you the opportunity to get stuck in some activities you might have tried before!
Start your journey to become a chess master
Challenge your brain in a game of pure intellect, focus and wits. Playing chess helps to unleash your untapped originality in how you solve problems.
Chess Taster Session // 16 October // 6pm-11pm // Crosslands
Debunk myths around criminal practice
Investigate the realities of criminal practice in the 21st century with RHUL Alumnus, Glenn Carrasco, over a few drinks and nibbles.
Law Society Taster Session // 16 October // 6:30pm-8pm // Founder's Main Lecture Theatre
Bring out your inner Zorro in a fencing session
Consider yourself a sword master? Clash blades with members of the fencing team and practice your thrusting, parrying and riposting skills! Don’t worry, you’ll be decked out in protective gear.
Fencing Taster Session // 16 October // 7pm-8pm // Sports Centre
Show off your rugby skills
Get stuck in a friendly taster session with Royal Holloway Women’s Rugby and show off your flair within the sport.
Women's Rugby Taster Session // 17 October // 4:30pm-5:30pm // Nobles Training Field
Take part in improvised comedy
Aspire to be the next big-shot comedian? Dabble in some fun and humour and give The Holloway Players a taste of your improvised comedy.
Holloway Players Taster Session // 18 October // 6pm-9pm
Express yourself through Greek Dance
Try out a dance that incorporates aspects of classical Greek art, literature and mythology. While holding a similar style to ballet, it focuses more around the ‘natural movements of the body’.
Greek Dance Taster Session // 18 October // 8pm-9pm
Learn to defend yourself using Karate
A session targeted for karate skills of all abilities, get taught a variety of martial arts techniques by a professional instructor for free!
Karate Taster Session // 18 October // 8pm-10pm // Strodes College
Become a make-up artist
Come and learn lots of tips, tricks and hints about how to get the perfect make up in this master class. You'll be shown how to apply a full face of make up on a model, so you'll get to learn every detail.
Make Up Masterclass // 19 October // 7pm-8:30pm // Windsor Building 002
Become a whisky connoisseur
Get your taste buds tingling in this whisky tasting session! You can get to grips about the different flavours and which region suits your tastes. No whisky experience is needed!
Whisky Tasting // 19 October // 8pm-9:30pm // The Packhorse
Explore the seaside city of Brighton
Brighton is said to be one of the UK’s liveliest and most exciting cities. Explore the seafront, the quaint cafes, the large variety of shops on the high street, and most importantly, the famous Brighton Pier.
Trip To Brighton // 21 October // 10am-7:30pm // Meet Outside the Students' Union
Work on your swimming technique
Join Royal Holloway Swimming in a free swimming session! This is a great event to get those butterfly strokes you've been practicing up to scratch.
Swimming Taster Session // 22 October // 8:30pm-10pm // Meet at Founder's Bus Stop
We’d love to hear your opinions about the Give It A Go program, if you would like to suggest an idea for an event that you would like to do, email giveitago@su.rhul.ac.uk. For year-round event information and tickets, visit su.rhul.ac.uk/giveitago!