Glasgow University Union

Glasgow University Union (GUU) is one of the largest and oldest students' unions in the UK, serving students of the University of Glasgow since 1885!

About Glasgow University Union

	32 University Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 8LX
	01413398697
	Glasgow University Union Website
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Listed Under Eating and Drinking - Bars and Pubs / Attractions - Live Music Venues

Glasgow has various bodies that co-ordinate different aspects of student life at the university.

GUU organises social affairs for its members, provides value catering and entertainments and generally seeks to enhance the experience of its members during their time at the University of Glasgow and beyond. GUU houses the West Ends largest Night Club (the HIVE), has nine bars, a games room, a Billiards Hall, a shop, Subway, the Union Cafe, two libraries and is the most successfull debating institution in the world, ever.

Students are eligible to become members for free at any point throughout their University career and alumni may become Life Members by applying to the Board of Management.

For further information about GUU please feel free to drop in and speak to a member of the Board of Management; or email our President on president@guu.co.uk

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Upcoming Events at Glasgow University Union

Nights Out

So What If It’s The End

22nd November 2025

Glasgow University Union, Glasgow West End

A literary night dedicated to endings. Come along to experience live stories, poems, film, music and art about endings. It's true that endings can be sad, but they can also be euphoric.

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beGIN Glasgow

383 Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8AU

Experience beGIN, Glasgow’s premiere gin bar in the vibrant West End, featuring over 90 gins from around the world, including a large selection of Scottish gins.

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