Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 2026Relevant now
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- Semester 1 2027
- Semester 2 2028
Campus language
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B
- Beer Bar
- A legendary student bar in the Glasgow University Union (GUU) famous for its traditional atmosphere and 'Pint of Fun'.
C
- Cairncross
- Cairncross House, a residence located near Kelvingrove Park often used by both undergraduates and postgraduates.
D
- Daft Friday
- A massive, formal 12-hour ball held annually in the GUU at the end of the first semester.
G
- Gilchrist
- The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club, a cafe and bar space specifically for postgraduate students.
- GUM
- Glasgow University Magazine; the oldest student publication in Scotland.
- GUSA
- Glasgow University Sports Association; oversees all university sports clubs and fitness activities.
- GUST
- Glasgow University Student Television; the award-winning student-run TV station.
- GUU
- Glasgow University Union; one of the two historic student unions, known for debating and its 'Beer Bar'.
H
- Hive Thursday
- The primary student night out at the GUU's nightclub.
- Hogwarts
- Frequent student nickname for the Gilbert Scott Building due to its gothic architecture.
L
- Library Cafe
- The cafe on the ground floor of the Main Library, popular for its 'library cookies'.
M
- Murano
- Murano Street Student Village, the largest university residence famous for its social life and slightly remote location in Maryhill.
P
- Pint of Fun
- A specific, potent cocktail sold at the GUU Beer Bar consisting of a mix of beer and cider.
Q
- QM
- Queen Margaret Residences, a popular student accommodation located near the Botanical Gardens.
- QMU
- Queen Margaret Union; the second student union, known for its music scene and focus on the arts.
S
- SRC
- Students' Representative Council; the official body for student representation and welfare.
T
- The Cloisters
- The iconic arched walkway (technically the Undercroft) beneath the Bute Hall, a prime spot for graduation photos.
- The Hive
- The GUU's multi-level nightclub and entertainment venue.
- The Hub
- A central refectory and food court located adjacent to the Main Library.
- The Village
- Alternative student nickname for Murano Street Student Village.
W
- Wolfson
- Wolfson Hall, the only catered residence at the university, located on the Garscube campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Adviser of Studies
- A staff member assigned to every student to provide academic guidance and approve course choices.
- ARC
- The Advanced Research Centre, a multidisciplinary research facility.
- Boyd Orr
- The Boyd Orr Building, a prominent Brutalist-style building housing many science lectures.
- Fraser Building
- The campus hub for student services, including the medical practice, registry, and career services.
- Fraser Level 2
- The specific floor in the Fraser Building where the Student Services Enquiry Team is located for walk-in help.
- Gilbert Scott Building
- The iconic main neogothic building of the university, featuring the clock tower and cloisters.
- JMS
- The James McCune Smith Learning Hub, a flagship modern building for study and teaching.
- library_caf
- Library Café
- Moodle
- The university's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where course materials and assignments are hosted.
- MyCampus
- The student record system used for enrollment, checking grades, and managing tuition fees.
- MyGlasgow
- The central web portal for students to access their timetable, email, and university systems.
- Round Reading Room
- The McMillan Reading Room, a distinctive circular building used for independent study.
- the_coffee_house
- The Coffee House
- the_hub_kitchen
- The Hub Kitchen
- tinderbox
- Tinderbox
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.