Events Calendar.

Whether you're after live music, food and drink, or a little boogie, we can usually provide something to keep you happy! If you’re looking to develop a new skill, flex your creative muscles, or simply unwind after a day of lectures, you’re sure to find something in our calendar of Give It A Go events.


The events

Freshers Launch Party
20th September
Medicine
It's here! We are kicking off Freshers' Festival with a massive launch party at Medicine!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers' Festival | Night | Medicine
Poster Sale
21st September
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!
Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day
Glitterbomb Drag Bingo & Karaoke
21st-22nd September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | Night | Medicine
Saturday 7s
21st September
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers' Festival | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Welcome Party
21st September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | Night | SU Venue
Poster Sale
22nd September
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!
Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day
Sports Festival
22nd September
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Big Bears Rodeo Rave
22nd-23rd September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | Night | Medicine
Publympics
22nd September
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers' Festival | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Sunday Jazz Night ft. RHUL Jazz Band
22nd September
The Packhorse
Pop down to The Packhorse for a jazzy Sunday night featuring live music from the RHUL Jazz Band.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | Freshers' Festival | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
The Big Move-In Party - Air Fryer Giveaway
22nd September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | Night | SU Venue
Laser Quest
23rd September
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Give It A Go | Day | SU Venue
Academic Communities Picnic
23rd September
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day | Food and Drink | Student Voice | Communities
Postgraduate Wine & Dine
23rd September
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Postgraduate | Freshers' Festival | Day | Night | Student Voice | Communities
Monday Pub Quiz
23rd September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Indie Party ft. Sham Fender & The Brightside Killers
23rd September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Freshers' Festival | Night | SU Venue
White Tees on Toast
23rd September
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers' Festival | Night | Medicine | Toast
Freshers' Fair
24th September
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!
Free | Societies | Sport | Student Media | Freshers' Festival | Day | Food and Drink | Communities
Market Day
24th September
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.
Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day | SU Venue | Food and Drink
Double Down Late & Great
24th September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Finding Emo ft. RAMS
24th September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | Freshers' Festival | Night | Medicine
VK Traffic Light Party
24th September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | Night | SU Venue
Student Communities Taster Sessions
25th September - 2nd October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Societies | Sport | Student Media | Freshers' Festival | Day | Night | Communities
Parents & Carer Students Coffee Morning
25th September
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day | Food and Drink | Student Voice | Communities
Poster Sale
25th September
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!
Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day
Mature Students Mingle
25th September
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.
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day | Food and Drink | Student Voice | Communities
International Community Movie Night
25th September
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.
Free | Music and Film | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Night | Student Voice | Student-Led | Communities
Faith Community Workshop
25th September
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.
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Night | Student Voice | Student-Led | Communities
MedsWeds
25th September
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | Night | Medicine | MedsWeds
Karaoke
25th September
The Packhorse
We're giving you the chance to put those rehearsals into practice at The Packhorse and sing your favourite songs.
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Freshers' Festival | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Viral Launch Party ft. Badger
25th September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Freshers' Festival | Night | SU Venue | Viral
Pets as Therapy
26th September
SU Venue
Soothe your worries and woes with some very cute dogs!
Free | Freshers' Festival | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing
Poster Sale
26th September
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!
Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day
Women's Community Coffee Morning
26th September
Tommy's Lounge
Get involved in one of our Inclusion Communities and meet your Women’s Community Officer over a cuppa!
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day | Food and Drink | Student Voice | Student-Led | Communities
Black & Global Majority Community Badge Making Social
26th September
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.
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day | Student Voice | Student-Led | Communities
Commuting Students Social
26th September
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.
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day | Food and Drink | Student Voice | Communities
Thursday 3s Late & Great ft. DJ Soc
26th September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Freshers' Festival | The Packhorse | Night | Featured
Freshers Desi Carnival
26th September
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Societies | Freshers' Festival | Night | Medicine
Glitterbomb: Wonderland Freshers Tour
26th September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | LGBT | Night | SU Venue
PGR Coffee Morning
27th September
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.
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day | Food and Drink | Student Voice | Communities
Poster Sale
27th September
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!
Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Day
Paint A Pot
27th September
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.
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Give It A Go
Coast LIVE @ The Packhorse
27th September
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | Freshers' Festival | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Juicy ft. Karen Harding
27th September
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | Night | SU Venue | Juicy
Freshers' Ball Alternative Social
28th September
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers' Festival | Give It A Go | Night | Health & Wellbeing
Saturday 7s
28th September
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Freshers' Ball ft. Jax Jones & Special Guest
28th September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Freshers' Festival | Night | SU Venue
Freshers' Ball Afterparty
28th September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Freshers' Festival | Night | Medicine
Publympics
29th September
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers' Festival | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Give Dodgeball a Go
30th September
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Monday Pub Quiz
30th September
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!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Cheese on Toast
30th September
Medicine
Get down to Medicine for your weekly dose of party tunes and £1.95 drinks!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Night | Medicine | Toast
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
1st October
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?
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
1st October
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
1st October
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?!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Petting Zoo
2nd October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Cost of Living
Decorate a Journal
2nd October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Cost of Living
5 Week BSL Level 1 Course
2nd October
Horton LT1
Pick up a new skill with this five week Level 1 British Sign Language Course!
Alcohol-free | Give It A Go
MedsWeds
2nd October
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Bars and Nightlife | Societies | Sport | Night | Medicine | MedsWeds | Communities
Viral
2nd October
SU Venue
Caught the bug yet? Viral is back to get you dancing so expect all the hits you know and love!
Bars and Nightlife | Night | SU Venue | Viral
IKEA trip
3rd October
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.
Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day
Black History Month Logo Reclaiming Narratives: Guest Panel
3rd October
TBC
To kick off Black History Month, join us for a guest panel celebrating Black Students and Academics at Royal Holloway.
Campaigns | Free | Day | Black History Month | Student-Led | Communities
Thursday 3s
3rd October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
HYPER Launch Night
3rd October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Night | Medicine
Give Netball A Go
4th October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Jack Holloway LIVE @ The Packhorse
4th October
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Y2K
4th October
SU Venue
Take a trip to the year 2000 with us, and strap in for some proper throwbacks!
Bars and Nightlife | Night | SU Venue
Saturday 7s
5th October
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.
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Give Dodgeball a Go
7th October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Monday Pub Quiz
7th October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Kendrick vs Drake Toast ft. DJ Soc
7th October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Societies | Night | Medicine | Toast
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
8th October
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?
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
8th October
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
8th October
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?!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Black History Month: ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ Movie Night
8th October
Shilling Lecture Theatre
Join our Black and Global Community Officer, Piya for our first movie night of the month to watch a film chosen by you!
Campaigns | Free | Music and Film | Night | Black History Month | Online | Student-Led | Communities
Cupcake decorating
9th October
Student Lounge
A cheeky little sweet treat on a Wednesday afternoon? Sign me up!
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Food and Drink
Advice Zoom Drop-In
9th October
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.
Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
MedsWeds
9th October
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Bars and Nightlife | Societies | Sport | Night | Medicine | MedsWeds | Communities
Karaoke @ The Packhorse
9th October
The Packhorse
Put those rehearsals into practice and belt out your favourite songs at The Packhorse!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
CIYK
9th October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Sport | Night | SU Venue | Communities
Book Club
10th October
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!
Campaigns | Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Black History Month
Thursday 3s
10th October
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Afrobeats ft. ACS
10th October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Societies | Night | Medicine
Give Netball A Go
11th October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Juicy
11th October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Night | SU Venue | Juicy
Saturday 7s
12th October
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.
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Black History Month Logo Black Student Mixer (Campus Unity Week X BHM)
14th October
Tommy's Lounge
Join us for a Black Student Mixer in celebration of Black History Month and Campus Unity Week.
Campaigns | Free | Day | Black History Month | Student-Led | Communities
Give Ultimate Frisbee a Go
14th October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Monday Pub Quiz
14th October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Watermelon, Sugar, Toast
14th October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Night | Medicine | Toast
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
15th October
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?
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
15th October
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Black History Month Logo Conversations About Race (CAR)
15th October
TBC
RHSU is hosting a Conversations About Race (CAR) Session where colleagues and students from all backgrounds can share their experiences.
Campaigns | Free | Day | Black History Month | Student Voice | Student-Led | Communities
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
15th October
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?!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Create Your Own Energy Bites
16th October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Food and Drink | Health & Wellbeing
MedsWeds
16th October
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Bars and Nightlife | Societies | Sport | Night | Medicine | MedsWeds | Communities
Flawless ft. Act TBC
16th October
SU Venue
Flawless is back! Get ready for the very best R&B and Hip-Hop beats as Flawless returns to the SU.
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Night | SU Venue | Flawless
Book Club
17th October
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!
Campaigns | Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Black History Month
Thursday 3s
17th October
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Reggaeton ft. Latin American Soc
17th October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | Societies | Night | Medicine
Give Rounders A Go
18th October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Tobin LIVE @ The Packhorse
18th October
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Glitterbomb: Princess Fiona's Prom
18th October
SU Venue
Glitterbomb is back and taking you to prom! Expect drag performers and hosts, stage games, glitter and confetti, awesome decor and more!
Bars and Nightlife | LGBT | Night | SU Venue
Saturday 7s
19th October
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.
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Give Ultimate Frisbee a Go
21st October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Monday Pub Quiz
21st October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Toast Middle of Lidl ft. DJ Soc
21st October
Medicine
Get down to Medicine for your weekly dose of party tunes and £1.95 drinks! This week you have the chance to win some truly awe-inspiring prizes straight from the hallowed grounds of the Lidl middle aisle.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Societies | Night | Medicine | Toast
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
22nd October
SU Venue
Your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports are joined by 'The Advice Centre' on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat with one of our Advisors while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
22nd October
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
22nd October
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?!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Black History Month Logo Black History Month: ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ Movie Night
22nd October
Shilling LT1
Join our Sabbatical Officers, Olivia, and Bana for the second movie night of the month to watch a film chosen by you!
Campaigns | Music and Film | Night | Black History Month | Online | Student Voice | Student-Led | Communities
Advice Zoom Drop-In
23rd October
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.
Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
MedsWeds
23rd October
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Bars and Nightlife | Societies | Sport | Night | Medicine | MedsWeds | Communities
Karaoke @ The Packhorse
23rd October
The Packhorse
Put those rehearsals into practice and belt out your favourite songs at The Packhorse!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
80s 90s 00s
23rd October
SU Venue
The most iconic night on campus is back! All the tunes your parents loved but so much cooler! Anthems, dance hits, sing-along belters, we've got it all, and enough mirror balls to rival any disco.
Bars and Nightlife | Night | SU Venue
Black History Month Logo Black Creativity Showcase: Library Exhibition
24th-31st October
Emily Wilding Davison Building
Celebrate the talent from the Black Creativity Showcase in this exhibition.
Campaigns | Day | Black History Month | Student Voice | Student-Led | Communities
Zine Making
24th October
Tommy's Lounge
Jump into a Zinetopia workshop in between classes and learn more about the history of zine making!
Campaigns | Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day
Thursday 3s
24th October
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 indie rock this week's theme.
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Black History Month Logo Black Creativity Showcase
24th October
SU Venue
Come down to the SU to celebrate the amazing talent of the black community at Royal Holloway with ACS!
Campaigns | Societies | SU Venue | Black History Month | Student Voice | Student-Led | Communities
Desi Diwali Carnival ft. Hindu Soc
24th October
Medicine
We're putting on a colourful extravaganza in Medicine to celebrate the festival of lights.
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Societies | Night | Medicine
Give Rounders A Go
25th October
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!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Hiro Imada LIVE @ The Packhorse
25th October
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.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Juicy ft. Act TBC
25th October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Night | SU Venue | Juicy
Saturday 7s
26th October
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.
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Halloween Crafts
28th October
Tommy's Lounge
It's spooky season so get crafty between classes and make some Halloween decorations!
Free | Give It A Go | Day | Cost of Living
Give Cheer a Go
28th October
Sports Hall
Dive into the world of cheerleading where you can try out brand-new routines and stunts. Perfect for beginners and those looking to explore something fresh, this is your chance to experience the thrill and energy of cheerleading.
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Monday Pub Quiz
28th October
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!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Beetle Toast... Beetle Toast... Beetle Toast
28th October
Medicine
Start your Halloween week right with frightfully good drinks deals and classic party bangers that will have everyone rising from the dead!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Night | Medicine | Toast
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
29th October
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?
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
29th October
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
29th October
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?!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Decorate a Tote Bag
30th October
Tommy's Lounge
We're sure you've already got a million tote bags but one more won't hurt!
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day
MedsWeds
30th October
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Bars and Nightlife | Societies | Sport | Night | Medicine | MedsWeds | Communities
RAVEYARD
30th October
SU Venue
It's Halloween baby! We've transformed the SU into the stuff of nightmares...
Bars and Nightlife | Night | SU Venue
Thursday 3s
31st October
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 this week's spooky theme.
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Finding Emo ft. RAMS
31st October
Medicine
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!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | Societies | Night | Medicine
Fetish Friday: Fallen Angels
1st November
SU Venue
The sexiest night on campus is back! Let go and dress in your finest attire as we offer up a scintillating evening of entertainment, live acts and DJs playing the hottest tunes.
Bars and Nightlife | Night | SU Venue
Saturday 7s
2nd November
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.
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Toast in the USA!
4th November
Medicine
Get down to Medicine for your weekly dose of party tunes and £1.95 drinks! It's election night across the pond so why not dress up in something red, white or blue or throw on your best cowboy outfit, this night is about to go down swinging!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Night | Medicine | Toast
Advice Drop-In
5th November
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Advice Zoom Drop-In
6th November
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.
Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
12th November
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?
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
12th November
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Wine Glass Decorating
15th November
Tommy's Lounge
Fancy a girls evening out or did you recently break the one glass you bought from IKEA in September? Either way this is the perfect evening activity for you!
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Cost of Living
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
19th November
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? This week we're joined by the Wellbeing Support Team!
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
19th November
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Advice Zoom Drop-In
20th November
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.
Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
26th November
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?
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
26th November
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
3rd December
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?
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
3rd December
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Christmas Crafternoon
4th December
Tommy's Lounge
Get in the festive spirit this afternoon with a variety of Christmassy crafts!
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Zoom Drop-In
4th December
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.
Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Advice Drop-In
10th December
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.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice