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Social Events

The Graduate Centre hosts a variety of social events through the year - including free weekly film nights - which are open to all postgraduate students at Cardiff. You can also bring guests along to social events!

If you have an idea for an event or would like to know about our free venue for postgraduate social and academic events, please email us at the Graduate Centre: grad-centre@cardiff.ac.uk

Coach Trips

The Graduate Centre operates fortnightly coach trips to great destinations in the UK which are open to postgraduates and their invited guests. You can check out our schedule and prices on the Trips webpage.

Scroll down for the latest events at the Graduate Centre. 

All events take place in our modern, cosy Café Bar unless otherwise stated.


APRIL - JUNE 2012
Saturday 30 March, 7pm

Movie (New Release): The Perks of Being a Wallflower

15-year-old Charlie, an endearing and naive outsider,  is coping with first love, the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world.

Saturday 6 April, 7pm

Movie (New Release): The Bourne Legacy

Jason Bourne is replaced a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films. Top action starrring Jeremy Renner.

Saturday 13 April, 7pm

Movie (Classic Film): The Wizard of Oz

We're off to meet the Wizard, the wonderful wizard of Oz, because because because because because... Classic musical fun starring Judy Garland as Dorothy.

Wednesday 17 April, 8pm

Quiz & Pizza Night, Cafe Bar

A fun general knowledge team quiz with pizza included (choice of pepperoni or cheese & tomato). There will be questions on pop culture, history, geography, etc with enough international flavor to suit everyone. Come along with or without a team - individuals are welcome and we'll find you some fellow postgrads to join in with! This event will run every Wednesday throughout the Spring Term.

Saturday 20 April, 7pm

Movie (World Cinema): Untouchable

On the day of her birthday, Jeanne, a young actress, is told that her father is an Indian her mother met on the banks of the Ganges. From then on, Jeanne acts with singleness of purpose: she accepts a shameful role in a poor movie just for the money, buys an air ticket and flies to India, where she both hopes and fears to meet her biological father.

Wednesday 24 April, 8pm

Quiz & Pizza Night, Cafe Bar

A fun general knowledge team quiz with pizza included (choice of pepperoni or cheese & tomato). There will be questions on pop culture, history, geography, etc with enough international flavor to suit everyone. Come along with or without a team - individuals are welcome and we'll find you some fellow postgrads to join in with! This event will run every Wednesday throughout the Spring Term.

Saturday 27 April, 7pm

Movie (New Release): Ted

As the result of a childhood wish, John Bennett's teddy bear, Ted, came to life and has been by John's side ever since - a friendship that's tested when Lori, John's girlfriend, wants more from their relationship.

Wednesday 1st May, 8pm

Quiz & Pizza Night, Cafe Bar

A fun general knowledge team quiz with pizza included (choice of pepperoni or cheese & tomato). There will be questions on pop culture, history, geography, etc with enough international flavor to suit everyone. Come along with or without a team - individuals are welcome and we'll find you some fellow postgrads to join in with! This event will run every Wednesday throughout the Spring Term.

Saturday 4 May, 7pm

Movie (Classic Film): The Goonies

A group of kids embark on a wild adventure, pursued by murderous robbers, after finding a pirate treasure map

Wednesday 8th May, 8pm

Quiz & Pizza Night, Cafe Bar

A fun general knowledge team quiz with pizza included (choice of pepperoni or cheese & tomato). There will be questions on pop culture, history, geography, etc with enough international flavor to suit everyone. Come along with or without a team - individuals are welcome and we'll find you some fellow postgrads to join in with! This event will run every Wednesday throughout the Spring Term.

Friday 10th May, 6pm - 9pm

BBQ on the Balcony

Tickets £6 in advance (available at the Graduate Centre Reception)

On Friday 10th May we are hosting a BBQ on the newly resurfaced balcony outside the Cafe Bar. This will include access to the ‘build your own burger station’, and a selection of sides will also be available. There will be options for vegetarians and the meat will be halal.

The event is ticketed, with tickets available from the Graduate Centre Reception from Tuesday 16th April priced at just £6. This includes 1 build your own burger, one side, and a trip to the salad bar! Come rain or shine this will be a great way to start your weekend! Spaces are limited so be sure to get you ticket before you miss out!

Saturday 11 May , 7pm

Movie (World Cinema): The Hunt

A lonely teacher struggles over his son's custody. His life slowly gets better as he finds love and receives good news from his son, but his new luck is about to be brutally shattered by an innocent little lie.

Friday 14th June,
8pm until 2am @ The Vanilla Rooms, Park House Club Cardiff

Postgraduate Summer Party 

Tickets £15 in advance, including drink on arrival & food.

The university’s only summer party for postgraduate students is coming! Taking place at the fantastic Vanilla Rooms bar & marquee at Park House Club, this exclusive event is just for postgraduates and guests.

Your ticket price will include a top class gourmet buffet by the award-winning Park House chefs*, a summer cocktail on arrival**, music & entertainment. There will be offers on cocktails and other drinks at the bar, great music, dancing and lots of summer fun with indoor & outdoor space for all weather eventualities! The dress code is smart casual.

Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Graduate Centre Reception, and postgraduates are welcome to buy tickets for guests. Tickets are limited so buy yours soon to avoid disappointment!

*Vegetarian, Halal and non-Halal food options will be available
**Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available

Visit the Park House club website for location & direction: http://www.parkhouseclub.com/

Wednesday 15th May, 8pm

Quiz & Pizza Night, Cafe Bar

A fun general knowledge team quiz with pizza included (choice of pepperoni or cheese & tomato). There will be questions on pop culture, history, geography, etc with enough international flavor to suit everyone. Come along with or without a team - individuals are welcome and we'll find you some fellow postgrads to join in with! This event will run every Wednesday throughout the Spring Term.

Saturday 18 May, 7pm

Movie (New Release): Argo

Winner of Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars. Ben Affleck directs this dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran.

Saturday 25 May, 7pm

Movie (Classic Film): Memento

A man who suffers from short-term memory loss and cannot recall the previous day, uses notes and tattoos to hunt for the man he thinks killed his wife.

Saturday 1 June, 7pm

Movie (World Cinema): The Secret World of Arrietty

The Clock family are four-inch-tall people who live anonymously in another family's residence, borrowing simple items to make their home. Life changes for the Clocks when their daughter, Arrietty, is discovered.

Saturday 8 June, 7pm

Movie (New Release): Silver Linings Playbook

After a stint in a mental institution, Pat moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.

Saturday 15 June, 7pm

Movie (Classic Film): Singin' in the Rain

A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound. Lots of classic singing and dancing, starring Gene Kelly.

Saturday 22 June, 7pmClosed - No Film
Saturday 29 June, 6pm

Movie (New Release): Flight

An airline pilot saves almost all his passengers on his malfunctioning airliner which eventually crashed, but an investigation into the accident reveals something troubling.

 

2012-13 PAST EVENTS

Our past events list below offer a flavour of the types of activities offered by the Graduate Centre for postgraduate students. For more information about what kind of events and activities are held at the Graduate Centre throughout the year, see our Highlights web page.

 

Friday 2 Nov, 5.30pm#followfriday – live music
Saturday 3 Nov, 7pmMovie Night - Trainspotting
Wednesday 7 Nov, 10am-6pmCharity Book Sale
Friday 9 Nov, 5.30pm#followfriday – live music
Saturday 10 Nov, 7pmMovie Night – Raise the Red Lantern
Wednesday 14 Nov, 3pmWhy Not... Learn how to blog
Friday 16 Nov,5.30pm#followfriday – Live Music
Saturday 17 Nov, 7pmMovie Night – The Hunger Games
Sunday 18 Nov, 7pmGames Night
Wednesday 21 Nov, 3pmWhy Not...Visit the Museum
Friday 23 Nov, 5.30pm#followfriday – Live Music
Saturday 24 Nov, 7pmMovie Night – Jaws
Wednesday 28 Nov, 3pmWhy Not...Climbing Taster Session
Friday 30 Nov, 5.30pm#followfriday – Live Music
Saturday 1 Dec, 7pmMovie Night – Africa United
Sunday 2 Dec, 7pmOpen Mic Night – SVC Takeover
Wednesday 5 Dec, 3pmWhy Not...Visit Techniquest
Thursday 6 Dec, 9pmPostgrad Christmas Party!
Friday 7 Dec, 5.30pm#followfriday – Live Music
Saturday 8 Dec, 7pmMovie Night – Hunky Dory
Wednesday 12 Dec, 3pmWhy Not...Winter Wonderland Ice Skate
Thursday 13 Dec, 7pmPostgrad Christmas Dinner!
Saturday 15 Dec, 7pmMovie Night – Airplane!
17-20 Dec, 5pmChristmas Movies at 5pm
Saturday 5 January, 7pmMovie Night  – Snow White & The Huntsman
Wednesday 9 January, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Saturday 12 January, 7pmMovie Night  The Boy in The Striped Pajamas
Wednesday 16 January, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Saturday 19 January, 7pmMovie Night - Bicycle Thieves
Wednesday 30 January, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Saturday 2 February, 7pmMovie Night - The Amazing Spiderman
Wednesday 6 February, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Friday 8 February, 8pmMeet & Mingle: RELOADED
Saturday 1 December, 7pmMovie Night - Up
Wednesday 13 February, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Saturday 9 February, 7pmMovie Night - Spirited Away
Wednesday 20 February, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Saturday 16 February, 7pmMovie Night - Looper
Wednesday 20 February, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Saturday 23 February, 7pmMovie Night - Good Will Hunting
Wednesday 27 February, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Saturday 2 March, 7pmMovie Night - King of Devil’s Island
Wednesday 6 March, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Saturday 9 March, 7pmMovie Night - Madagascar 3: Europes Most Wanted
Wednesday 13 March, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Friday 15 March, 8pmHidden Gems Pub Crawl
Saturday 16 March, 7pmMovie Night - Rain Man
Wednesday 20 March, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night
Saturday 23 March, 7pmMovie Night - A Simple Life
Wednesday 27 March, 8pmQuiz & Pizza Night

 

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