Events in Halls - What’s On?
There’s a packed programme of activities for students moving into halls during Moving In weekend and Welcome Week. Your halls provider will promote these to you, but here’s a selection of free activities happening at Plas Gwyn and Cyncoed that will be run by our Res Life team. Find out more about becoming a Res Life Student Ambassador.
There’s lots more happening at Cyncoed through the Students’ Union – give the SU a follow on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook – @CardiffMetSU, or visit the website to find out more.
Cyncoed: Summary of Res Life Activities
| When? | Where? | What? | Free Stuff? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, and Sunday 21st September |
Drop-in 9.30am – 5.00pm |
Conference Rooms, Cyncoed Campus |
Meet and Greet Meet Met Res Life staff. Sign up to activities and vote for the type of residence life activity that appeals to you. |
Complete your Res Life grid and you’ll be entered into our prize draw! |
| Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, and Sunday 21st September |
Drop-in 2.00pm – 5.00pm |
Centro, Cyncoed Campus |
Make Your Mark Meet your Res Life Student Ambassadors. Draw an image of what living in Cardiff Met Halls means to you. These will be put together to create one big picture, which we will print onto souvenirs of your time in Cardiff Met Halls. Get Crafty Make cards for family and friends – present and future. |
Free snacks and prizes (Cardiff Met hoodies and more!) |
| Thursday 25th September | 7.15pm – 8.00pm (straight after Pilates) | Gym Studio, Cyncoed Campus | Yoga with NamasJay | Mats can be provided. |
Plas Gwyn:
| When? | Where? | What? | Free Stuff? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, and Sunday 21st September | 9.30am – 5.00pm | Marquee at Plas Gwyn |
Meet and Greet Meet your Res Life Student Ambassadors, and Met Res Life staff. Sign up to activities and vote for the type of residence life activity that appeals to you. |
Complete your Res Life grid and you’ll be entered into our prize draw! |
| Friday 19th September | 5.00pm – 7.00pm | Marquee at Plas Gwyn |
Make Your Mark Draw an image of what living in Cardiff Met Halls means to you. These will be put together to create one big picture, which we will print onto souvenirs of your time in Cardiff Met Halls. Get Crafty Make cards for family and friends – present and future. |
Free snacks and prizes (Cardiff Met hoodies and more!) |
| Saturday 20th September | 6.00pm – 8.00pm | Marquee at Plas Gwyn |
Met Music Step into a night of unforgettable live music with talented student singer and acoustic guitarist, Archie Hares! |
Free snacks and prizes |
| Sunday 21st September | 5.00pm – 7.00pm | Marquee at Plas Gwyn | Halls Manager Talk | Free buffet |
Welcome Week:
| When? | Where? | What? | Free Stuff? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 22nd September | 6.00pm – 8.00pm | Marquee at Plas Gwyn |
Met Music Another chance to step into a night of unforgettable live music with talented student singer and acoustic guitarist, Archie Hares! |
Free snacks and prizes |
| Tuesday 23rd September | 5.00pm – 7.00pm | Marquee at Plas Gwyn |
School Night 1, followed by Cardiff Quiz A chance to meet others on your course, then join ranks to win our quiz. |
Free snacks and prizes |
| Wednesday 24th September | 4.00pm – 6.00pm | Meet at the Marquee at 4.00pm |
Wellbeing Wednesday A wellbeing walk to a coffee shop, with FREE coffee |
Free coffee/tea/hot choc, etc. |
| Wednesday 24th September | 6.30pm | Marquee | Yoga with NamasJay | Mats are available to use |
| Thursday 25th September | 5.00pm – 7.00pm | Marquee |
School Night 2 and Met Mixers A chance to meet others on your course, then make your favourite mocktails. |
Free mocktails |
| Friday 26th September | 11.30am | Marquee | Yoga with NamasJay | Mats are available to use |
| Friday 26th September | 5.00pm – 7.00pm | Marquee | Metflix Friday | Free film and snacks, including popcorn |
Res Life Student Ambassador
25% DISCOUNT FOR PLAS GWYN HALLS AND CYNCOED HALLS!
We are looking for Res Life Student Ambassadors to join our team for 2025-2026.
What Ambassadors do:
Support Res Life activities to help create a feeling of belonging in halls.
What you get:
25% off accommodation rent, professional training, and great experience for your CV.
Interested?
Click here to express your interest (with no obligation, if you change your mind), and we’ll get back to you.