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British Mensa was founded in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer.
It currently has more than 17,000 active members.

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EMAG 2025 CARDIFF, Wales

Dates: 6–10 August 2025
Location: University of Cardiff, Wales

Only for members and their guests!

SUMMARY

The 2025 European Mensas Annual Gathering (EMAG) will be held at Cardiff University, which is located in the heart of Wales’ historic capital city.

EMAG 2025 Cardiff participants will have access to a jam-packed schedule of events and activities at the Centre for Student Life. Whether you’re looking for something intellectually stimulating, culturally enriching or socially entertaining (or all 3 at the same time!), you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for! 

The registration fee for EMAG 2025 Cardiff also includes tickets to the Icebreaker Party at the Students Union on August 6th and the Gala Dinner at Cardiff Football Club on August 9th (transport to/from the venue is covered). EMAGers will also have access to the Students Union Bar for the duration of the gathering.

Further details will be announced soon, along with the EMAG 2025 Cardiff website, but the Facebook group is also a good place to catch the latest announcements.

Attention all EMAGers!

The booking links for accommodation are now available!

To book a nearby hotel at discounted rates, please use this link.

To book in to one of the single, ensuite university rooms, please use this link.

If you want to share a kitchen with anyone specific, please note this in the special instructions box provided on the booking page and we will do our best to accommodate you. (Although we can’t make any guarantees.)

Accommodation has only been reserved for the actual EMAG dates (6-10 August), so if you want to stay longer (either before or after the event), you will need to contact your chosen location separately to confirm availability.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU NEED A TRAVEL VISA TO ENTER THE UK 

  • A post-Brexit change to the rules means that you can no longer enter the UK with just your passport: you also need an electronic visa, known as an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

 

You can apply for an ETA here

So, what’s there to see and do in Cardiff? There are plenty of places of interest to visitors, such as:

  • 🏰 Cardiff Castle,

    a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion, which includes the famous Arab Room Ceiling; designed by William Burges, the ceiling was built in the late 19th Century and is widely regarded as the designer's primary work of art

  • ⛪ Llandaff Cathedral,

    a 12th century Anglican cathedral and parish church

  • 🏉 Principality Stadium,

    the home of Welsh rugby and the venue for a wide range of headline sporting events and concerts

  • 🎭 Wales Millennium Centre,

    the national arts centre

  • 🖼️ National Museum Wales,

    a popular museum and art gallery

  • 🚤 Cardiff Bay

    is a must-visit area of the city. Whether you want to stroll along the promenade and take in the views, or check out the shops, cafés and restaurants, Cardiff Bay has something for everyone. Once the bustling heart of the global coal export trade, this revitalized waterfront now encircles a freshwater lake and successfully merges Cardiff’s industrial legacy with contemporary architecture and a cosmopolitan buzz

  • 🦸🏻‍♂️ Doctor Who

    Cardiff is also where Doctor Who is filmed!

📢 It’s our firm intention that GLAM 2025 Cancún will serve as a platform to further strengthen the bonds between regional and national Mensas, help foster the exchange of inspiring ideas, and celebrate the diversity and talent that define our organisation and its members. 

💡Along with thought-provoking discussions and lectures, we’ll have stimulating presentations and workshops, with opportunities for everyone to take part in the Mensa community-focused activities we’ve got planned.

Check out this amazing video from Visit Wales

Foto: Žan Osim

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 EMAG conference pre-tour:
Oxford, Stonehenge, Salisbury & Bath

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 EMAG 2025 pre-tour:
Oxford, Stonehenge, Salisbury & Bath

From 3rd to 6th August 2025

The pre-EMAG tour will be a fascinating journey from pre-history to modern tabloid scandal, through some of England’s most iconic sights and cities, taking in Cliveden, scene of the infamous Profumo affair, Oxford (with dinner in a college dining room), Stonehenge, Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bath, arguably the most beautiful city in England. The tour ends in Cardiff on the afternoon of 6th August, in time for EMAG.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏰 🦸🏻‍♂️⛪ 🚤 🖼️ 🏉 🍺 🖌️

For skiers⛷️🏂 and non-skiers!🛷

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Pictures from Pohorje and Bohinj

Winter Ski Weekend at the luxurious Hotel Bohinj

📢 Join us for an unforgettable Winter Ski Weekend at the luxurious, 4-star, freshly renovated Hotel Bohinj, with its wonderful wellness centre & spa.🛁

🛌 Rooms are priced from just €70 per person, per night, which includes a delicious, locally inspired breakfast!🧑‍🍳

🦉 Early Bird registration fee until 10th February, with Late Owl registration until 1st March. 

📅 More details will be announced soon, so watch this space!

Check out this amazing video from English Heritage

💎Nestled in the heart of Slovenia’s pristine alpine paradise, Bohinj offers breathtaking winter landscapes, crystal-clear lake views, and serene snowy forests.

🏞️The stunning Hotel Bohinj, one of the most luxurious hotels in the country, is the perfect retreat for a magical winter getaway.

From exploring ancient Mayan ruins to experiencing the colourful rhythms of Méxican life, the incredible experiences will just keep on coming. 

Join us for an unforgettable journey in one of the world’s most captivating locations!

Further details about GLAM 2025 Cancún will be published soon. 💙

From exploring ancient Mayan ruins to experiencing the colourful rhythms of Méxican life, the incredible experiences will just keep on coming. 

Join us for an unforgettable journey in one of the world’s most captivating locations!

Further details about GLAM 2025 Cancún will be published soon. 💙

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 EMAG conference post-tour:
Highlights of Wales

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 EMAG 2025 post-tour: Highlights of Wales

From 10th to 14th August, a group of intrepid EMAGers will be taking a tour of some of Wales’ most famous and attractive places.

The post-EMAG tour will be a fascinating journey through Wales that will include some of the country’s most iconic sights. From the majestic vistas of Mount Snowdon to the village where The Prisoner was filmed, and from historic Caernarfon Castle to the atmospheric West Highland Railway, this is a tour that you won’t want to miss!

The tour starts in Cardiff and ends five days later in central London.

Join us for an unforgettable journey in one of the world’s most captivating locations! 💙

  • ⛷️ Enjoy the fabulous ski runs,

    embark on scenic hikes and snowshoeing adventures, and then sip mulled wine on a torchlit walk around Bohinj Lake.

  • 🌿 Dive into local traditions

    with hands-on workshops and tasting events where you can sample Bohinj’s finest cheeses, wines and gin.

  • 🏔️ Relax in the Hotel Bohinj spa and wellness centre

    after a long day’s skiing, or just hang out there during the day and enjoy the wonderful scenery from your hot tub.

  • 💡 Engage in intellectual discussions

    with your fellow Mensas and compete in quizzes and other team games that test your mental agility.

  • 🕺 Let your hair down

    by belting out your favourite songs at karaoke night and dance the night away at our Studio 54-themed party.

📷 Check out some photos from the post tour

Foto: Žan Osim

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