Welcome to your RAU Students’ Union
Welcome to your RAU Students’ Union
The RAU Students’ Union (RAUSU) is here to support and represent you throughout your studies here. You will have the option to join the RAUSU, at no extra cost, when you self-register for your programme.
We look forward to welcoming you on 17th September and can’t wait to meet you! We have a fantastic week of social activities planned for you, designed to fit around all your academic introduction for that week. Our welcome desk will be open between 12:30pm-1:30pm each weekday.
Timetable of RAUSU Welcome Events
Sunday 17th
11am-5pm: Arrivals day
6pm-11pm: Welcome BBQ
Monday 18th
2pm-4pm: Army Teambuilding
8pm-12am: UV Party
Tuesday 19th
2pm-4pm: Mocktail making & Cirencester trips
8pm-11pm: Pub Quiz & Karaoke
Wednesday 20th
(reserved for University Matriculation)
7pm-late Pub Golf / REVA nightclub
Thursday 21st
2pm-4pm Sports & Societies Fair
6pm-8pm I‘m a Fresher Get Me Out of Here
Friday 22nd
12pm-4pm Campus Market
8pm-1am Refreshers Festival
Saturday 23rd
1pm-5pm Cheltenham trip
8pm-11pm Outdoor Cinema
Sunday 24th
6pm-11pm Normal Tithe evening
We’ve prepared a checklist of things to bring to help you join in these events, but don’t worry if you can’t bring everything.
To keep up to date with SU activities and events, find out more about student life, and get to know your fellow students, please join our Facebook group, RAUSU Welcome Week 2023.
Come and find us in the SU building next to the Tithe Bar on 17 September after you’ve registered and we’ll give you lots more information and stash!