International Student Celebrations – Semester 2

Following the success of our semester 1 events here are some events that are planned across campus in semester 2

Along with the university’s International Student Support, the SRC’s International Students Officer in collaboration with other council members and different clubs and societies have planned events showcasing the different cultures across the university as well as activities to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Below is a table of some activities:

 

Event Date, Time and Location Organised by Details
International Student Cultural Workshop: ‘A Very Scottish Year’ Wednesday 30 January, 2.30pm International Student Support Do you know what a Burns Supper is?  Have you ever heard of Guy Fawkes?  As part of SRC International Students Celebration, the International Student Advisers will give a presentation to take you through the festivals and traditions celebrated in Scotland and the UK throughout the year – students will be able to see and hear a bit of Scottish culture.   
Chinese New Year 5th February, 10am-5pm, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club Gilchrist Postgraduate Club Drop into the Gilchrist to take part in Chinese New Year Celebrations including calligraphy, dumpling making and more!
Cultural Exhibition 8th February, 5-7pm, Williams Room and Gilchrist Postgraduate Club SRC Learn about different cultures and meet the different cultural societies by coming along to our Cultural Exhibition.

Stalls, performances, examples of different cultures – pop along