Events in November

Sat 22nd November

Animal Protection Regular Project
9:10am - 1:45pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Weekly cat cafe and horse sanctuary visits
Community Learning Project
10am - 1:45pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Award-winning project supporting elderly and vulnerable adults with IT, smart phones and arts & crafts.
Medieval re-enactment combat training
noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Newcastle vs Man City
5:15pm - 7:30pm
SU Bar
Newcastle face Man City in the Premier League!
PDC Darts
7:30pm - 11pm
SU Bar
Join us for the darts!
Music Bingo!
8pm - 10pm
SU Bar
Where the beat meets the bingo sheet

Sun 23rd November

Green Thumbs Regular Project
11am - 3pm
Meet outside Silberrad
Restoring the campus allotment and planting student-selected produce!
Super Sport Sunday
4pm - 11pm
SU Bar
Football, F1, Cricket, Basketball, NFL. All in one place. Our place.
Arsenal vs Tottenham
4:15pm - 6:30pm
SU Bar
The North London Derby live at SU Bar!
Inter vs AC Milan
7:30pm - 9:45pm
SU Bar
The Milan Derby live at the SU Bar!

Mon 24th November

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project
9:40am - 1:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.
SU MAKES... your Best Year Yet
noon - 2pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 your Best Year Yet
Wellbeing Ambassador Therapy Dog Sessions
noon - 2pm
Silberrad Student Centre
Weekly on-campus sessions to unwind, meet new people and (most importantly) cuddle a dog!
Pitch perfect: how to pitch for funding
12:30pm - 2pm
The Forum
Workshop on how to pitch ideas perfectly.
SU Reads
6pm - 8pm
The Atrium
Welcome to SU Reads - your low-commitment book club.
Weekly society meeting
6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Man Utd vs Everton
7:45pm - 10:15pm
SU Bar
Man Utd face Everton in the Premier League
Just Play Swimming
8pm - 10:30pm
Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre - Mini Bus From Campus
Milk It!
9pm - 2am
SU Bar
The party doesn't stop at midnight around here, we must be on a different time-zone.

Tue 25th November

Animal Protection Regular Project
9:10am - 1:45pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Weekly cat cafe and horse sanctuary visits
Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project
9:40am - 1:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.
SU Makes @ Clifftown
1pm - 2pm
Clifftown
Make It, Tote It, Love It!
Trans Allyship Workshop
1pm - 3pm
CTC.2.02 or teams link upon request
This training will cover being an ally to the trans community
SU MAKES... your Best Year Yet
3pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 your Best Year Yet!
Rebel video meeting
4pm - 5pm
Rebel Studios (silberrad student centre)
Weekly meeting to discuss ongoing and future projects for Rebel video
Galatasaray vs Union Saint-Gilloise
5:30pm - 8pm
SU Bar
Galatasaray host USG in the Women's Champions League
Mind the Talk Mind the Talk
6pm - 8pm
CTC 1.01
A 6-week intensive program to develop your TEDx-style talk. You get to: 1. Work with guest speakers and coaches. 2. Turn your idea into an 18-minute TEDx-style talk that inspires — and present it at a Mock TEDx event at the end.
Rebel Vox meeting
6pm - 7pm
Weekly meeting to discuss ongoing and future projects for Rebel Vox
Salsa Classes
6pm - 11pm
The Atrium.
Salsa classes: bigginer friendly, held at the atrium.
Wildlife Art Classes
6:15pm - 8pm
NTC.2.01
Come join us for some art classes! 🎨
Darts League
7pm - 11pm
Top Bar
Register with us on Instagram! @topbardarts
SU Makes: Christmas Decorations
7pm - 8:30pm
SU Lounge
Deck the Halls Together!
Chelsea vs Barcelona
7:45pm - 10pm
SU Bar
Chelsea host Barcelona in the Champions League
Just Play Gymnastics
8:30pm - 10:30pm
South Essex Gymnastics Club

Wed 26th November

Clothes Exchange clothes sale
11am - 5pm
Square 3
Pop-up charity shops on campus, collecting clothes donations and selling them AND we raise money for different charities.
Creative Community Project
1pm - 3:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Beginner-friendly crafting sessions to support local adults with learning difficulties.
Hangout - Melty Beads
2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and Hangout at our place.
Writing Workshop: Plot and structure
2pm - 4pm
Lakeside Theatre
Join us for a Writing Workshop Series led by the talented Alice K Stephens
Pafos v Monaco
5:30pm - 8pm
SU Bar
Pafos host Monaco in the Champion's League.
Making placement work for you
6pm - 7pm
Microsoft Teams
Getting reasonable adjustments on health care placements
Rebel Editorial meeting
6pm - 7pm
Weekly meetings to discuss current and ongoing projects for Rebel Editorial
Refusal
6pm - 8pm
Lakeside Theatre
Join us in the Lakeside Theatre Main House for the Homegrown production, Refusal, by Elena Botts
Just Play Tap Class
6:30pm - 7:30pm
NB1
Free weekly tap sessions, every Wednesday evening
Just Play Yoga Class
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dance Studio
Free weekly yoga sessions, every Wednesday evening
TAS Weekly Workshop
6:30pm - 8:30pm
5S.4.5
Just Play Badminton
7:15pm - 8:45pm
Belle Vue Church Hall
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
7:45pm - 10pm
SU Bar
Arsenal face Bayern in the Champions League
Pre-FED
10pm - midnight
SU Bar
From pitch-side to dance floor! Vibe to our Student DJs!
FED
11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#Backtheblades

Thu 27th November

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project
9:40am - 1:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.
SU Festive Market
10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
Vintage Vera
10am - 5pm
Sub Zero
Vintage Kilo Sale!
SU Makes: Journals
noon - 5pm
The Atrium
Start or continue your own journal
Find out about Special Collections
1pm - 4pm
Albert Sloman Library, Special Collections, first floor
Come to the Special Collections reading room to explore some highlights of the collections
Info session for 1st-year students wanting to study abroad in 2027-2028
1pm - 2pm
Senate Room (4.722)
This session is for all first-year students from any department
Coding Club Regular Project
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching the basics of python coding to primary school kids!
Maths Club Regular Project
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching a variety of essential maths skills to primary school children.
Science Club Regular Project
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Making science exciting for kids through interactive lessons and experiments.
Aston Villa vs BSC Young Boys
5:30pm - 8pm
SU Bar
Villa take on BSC Young Boys
Craft sessions
6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Music society social Music society social
6pm - 8pm
LTB4
The music society is hosting socials! A great place to meet new friends, nerd out about your gear, or just enjoy the community.
In Conversation With Tola Odedoyin
6:30pm - 8pm
LTB5
An exclusive insight into building a career in commercial law.
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step
7pm - 8:30pm
Lakeside Theatre
Running Time:  87 mins (please note: there is no interval for this release)
SU Christmas Quiz
7pm - 9pm
SU Lounge
Test Your Tinsel Knowledge!
Women's Social
7pm - 9pm
The Atrium
Join us for the Women's Social Event!
Just Play Basketball
7:15pm - 8:45pm
Belle Vue Church Hall
International Cafe: Thanksgiving
7:30pm - 9pm
Faith Centre (3.305, Square 2)
Join us for snacks and drinks and make friends with international students and people from Colchester
Rollover Quiz!
7:30pm - 10pm
Top Bar
Fancy a chance to win cash prizes? With our rollover quiz, if you don't win the money rolls over! Up to £500 can be won
Nottingham Forest vs Malmo
7:45pm - 10pm
SU Bar
Nottingham Forest are visited by Malmo

Fri 28th November

Ice Skating
10:45am - 6pm
Meet at SU Reception
Enjoy a trip to Braintree to hit the ice!
Fundraising Football Match
4pm - 6pm
Astro Pitches, Uni of Essex
Essex Flames Cheerleading vs Essex Men’s Football
Students with Disabilities Social - DHM
5pm - 7pm
STEM 3.1
Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.
Home Alone Christmas Screening
6pm - 11pm
The Atrium
🎬 🎅 Christmas Movie Night & Hot Chocolate Party! ☕
Just Play Rock Climbing
7pm - 8pm
Indirock Southend
Latin Night
9pm - 2am
SU Bar
No one parties quite like our Latin Society!

Sat 29th November

Animal Protection Regular Project
9:10am - 1:45pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Weekly cat cafe and horse sanctuary visits
Community Learning Project
10am - 1:45pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Award-winning project supporting elderly and vulnerable adults with IT, smart phones and arts & crafts.
Wivenhoe Winter Walk
10am - 4pm
Meet at SU Reception
Crisp Winter walk and a hot chocolate? Yes please!
Medieval re-enactment combat training
noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
K-Pop SU Bar Karaoke Takeover!
9pm - 10:30pm
SU Bar
🎤✨ K-Pop Karaoke Takeover at SU Bar — sing it like you’re on Inkigayo!
In for a Pound
11:59pm - 4am
Inbetween
Cheapest Night out in Colchester... FACT!

Sun 30th November

Green Thumbs Regular Project
11am - 3pm
Meet outside Silberrad
Restoring the campus allotment and planting student-selected produce!
Swollen Sunday
3pm - 5pm
Unity Primary Academy
Got questions about why we are all here? Wondering what is the meaning of life ? We've got answers...
Qatar Grand Prix
4pm - 6:30pm
Join us for the Qatar Grand Prix in the Atrium!
Super Sport Sunday
4pm - 11pm
SU Bar
Football, F1, Cricket, Basketball, NFL. All in one place. Our place.

Mon 1st December

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project
9:40am - 1:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.
SU Makes : Pages
noon - 3pm
Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week
Wellbeing Ambassador Therapy Dog Sessions
noon - 2pm
Silberrad Student Centre
Weekly on-campus sessions to unwind, meet new people and (most importantly) cuddle a dog!
Sip and Paint
6pm - 8pm
Atrium
Unlock your creativity and enjoy specially crafted mocktails
Weekly society meeting
6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Merry Milk It!
9pm - 2am
SU Bar
Ho, ho, hold up! Its Merry Milk It!

Tue 2nd December

Animal Protection Regular Project
9:10am - 1:45pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Weekly cat cafe and horse sanctuary visits
Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project
9:40am - 1:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.
Festive Community Market
2nd December 11am - 3rd December 4pm
Square 3
A Market For Students, By Students: Holiday Edition!
SU Makes - Festive Macrame Decorations
noon - 5pm
The Atrium
Join us in The Atrium to make a festive macrame decorations!
Essex Libraries Mobile Library
3pm - 3:30pm
Valley Car Park
Your Library Services team have partnered with Essex Libraries to bring their mobile library onto campus!
Rebel video meeting
4pm - 5pm
Rebel Studios (silberrad student centre)
Weekly meeting to discuss ongoing and future projects for Rebel video
Anti-Social & Introverts Social Club
6pm - 8pm
The Atrium
A low-key hangout for low-key people
Mind the Talk Mind the Talk
6pm - 8pm
CTC 1.01
A 6-week intensive program to develop your TEDx-style talk. You get to: 1. Work with guest speakers and coaches. 2. Turn your idea into an 18-minute TEDx-style talk that inspires — and present it at a Mock TEDx event at the end.
Rebel Vox meeting
6pm - 7pm
Weekly meeting to discuss ongoing and future projects for Rebel Vox
2nd SU Council
6:30pm - 8:30pm
TBA
2nd SU Council
6:30pm - 8:30pm
TBD
Elected representatives from the three campuses meet to vote on policies and shape the direction of the SU. SU Council meets once a month. At these meetings, the representatives also hold the elected officers, to account.
2nd SU Council
6:30pm - 8:30pm
TBD
Elected representatives from the three campuses meet to vote on policies and shape the direction of the SU. SU Council meets once a month. At these meetings, the representatives also hold the elected officers, to account.
Darts League
7pm - 11pm
Top Bar
Register with us on Instagram! @topbardarts
Meeting: Why does capitalism need racism?
7pm - 8:30pm
Ivor Crewe Seminar Room
SU Makes: GingerBread Decorating
7pm - 8:30pm
SU Lounge
Deck the Halls… and the Gingerbread!

Wed 3rd December

Clothes Exchange clothes sale
11am - 5pm
Square 3
Pop-up charity shops on campus, collecting clothes donations and selling them AND we raise money for different charities.
Hangout - Puzzles
noon - 3pm
The Atrium
Come and Hang at our place
Creative Community Project
1pm - 3:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Beginner-friendly crafting sessions to support local adults with learning difficulties.
Writing Workshop: How to write good
2pm - 4pm
Lakeside Theatre
Join us for a Writing Workshop Series led by the talented Alice K Stephens
SU MAKES... your Best Year Yet
4pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 your Best Year Yet!
Rebel Editorial meeting
6pm - 7pm
Weekly meetings to discuss current and ongoing projects for Rebel Editorial
Scratch Night
6pm - 8pm
Lakeside Theatre
Join us for our monthly Scratch Night, at the Lakeside Theatre bar!
Just Play Tap Class
6:15pm - 7:15pm
NB1
Free weekly tap sessions, every Wednesday evening
Just Play Yoga Class
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dance Studio
Free weekly yoga sessions, every Wednesday evening
TAS Weekly Workshop
6:30pm - 8:30pm
5S.4.5
Pre-FED
10pm - midnight
SU Bar
From pitch-side to dance floor! Vibe to our Student DJs!
FED
11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#Backtheblades

Thu 4th December

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project
9:40am - 1:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.
SU Festive Market
10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
Pizza U Special!
noon - 9pm
SU Bar
Hungry? Buy any 9" pizza for only £4!
Side hustles series: LinkedIn
1:30pm - 2:30pm
The Lab, Innovation Centre
Learn how LinkedIn can support side hustles
Coding Club Regular Project
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching the basics of python coding to primary school kids!
Maths Club Regular Project
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching a variety of essential maths skills to primary school children.
Science Club Regular Project
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Making science exciting for kids through interactive lessons and experiments.
End of Term Wishing Fire
4pm - 6pm
By the lakes
4pm-6pm | Join us at the lakes and celebrate the end of term with a cosy fire!
Craft sessions
6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Music society social Music society social
6pm - 8pm
LTB4
The music society is hosting socials! A great place to meet new friends, nerd out about your gear, or just enjoy the community.
Off The Record Essex: ACS Debate Night
7pm - 9:30pm
LTB 8
Something's coming! SAVE THE DATE!
Sip & Paint: Festive Fun
7pm - 9pm
Sub Zero
A festive themed sip & paint
Winter Showcase
7:15pm - 11pm
Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall A
Our yearly charity Winter Showcase
Christmas Quiz Part 1!
7:30pm - 10pm
Top Bar
Fancy a chance to win cash prizes? With our rollover quiz, if you don't win the money rolls over! Up to £500 can be won

Fri 5th December

Repair Café - Regular Project
11:30am - 4pm
The Atrium
Our newest project focusing on repairing and restoring devices!
Top Bar Social
6pm - 8pm
Top Bar
Pizza, people, and good conversations, all in one evening
Festive Music Bingo!
7:45pm - 10pm
SU Bar
Dab it, Sing it - all right here!

Sat 6th December

Animal Protection Regular Project
9:10am - 1:45pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Fortnightly sessions at an animal sanctuary, offering hands-on help to care for animals and their homes.
Community Learning Project
10am - 1:45pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Award-winning project supporting elderly and vulnerable adults with IT, smart phones and arts & crafts.
Medieval re-enactment combat training
noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Christmas Karaoke!
9pm - midnight
SU Bar
Sing it all, shout it out. Hold the mic, before it drops.

Sun 7th December

Green Thumbs Regular Project
11am - 3pm
Meet outside Silberrad
Restoring the campus allotment and planting student-selected produce!
Super Sport Sunday
4pm - 11pm
SU Bar
Football, F1, Cricket, Basketball, NFL. All in one place. Our place.

Mon 8th December

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project
9:40am - 1:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.
Wellbeing Ambassador Therapy Dog Sessions
noon - 2pm
Silberrad Student Centre
Weekly on-campus sessions to unwind, meet new people and (most importantly) cuddle a dog!
KPop Tries Pole Dance
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Studio 1 - Sports Centre
KPop society tries Pole Dancing
Weekly society meeting
6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Sour Milk It!
9pm - 2am
SU Bar
For all you Grinches out there!

Tue 9th December

Animal Protection Regular Project
9:10am - 1:45pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Fortnightly sessions at an animal sanctuary, offering hands-on help to care for animals and their homes.
Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project
9:40am - 1:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.
Winter Stay-cation Social
11am - 3pm
The Atrium
Come and meet others staying on Campus over the Winter break!
Festive Stress Ball Making
3:30pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Join us for some festive stress ball making!
Rebel video meeting
4pm - 5pm
Rebel Studios (silberrad student centre)
Weekly meeting to discuss ongoing and future projects for Rebel video
Rebel Vox meeting
6pm - 7pm
Weekly meeting to discuss ongoing and future projects for Rebel Vox
Wildlife Art Classes
6:15pm - 8pm
NTC.2.01
Come join us for some art classes! 🎨
Darts League
7pm - 11pm
Top Bar
Register with us on Instagram! @topbardarts
SU The Big Christmas Chill
7pm - 8:30pm
SU Lounge
Your Cosy Christmas Kick-Off

Wed 10th December

Clothes Exchange clothes sale
11am - 5pm
Square 3
Pop-up charity shops on campus, collecting clothes donations and selling them AND we raise money for different charities.
Creative Community Project
1pm - 3:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Beginner-friendly crafting sessions to support local adults with learning difficulties.
Writing Workshop: The business of fringe
2pm - 4pm
Lakeside Theatre
Join us for a Writing Workshop Series led by the talented Alice K Stephens
Rebel Editorial meeting
6pm - 7pm
Weekly meetings to discuss current and ongoing projects for Rebel Editorial
Just Play Tap Class
6:15pm - 7:15pm
NB1
Free weekly tap sessions, every Wednesday evening
Just Play Yoga Class
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dance Studio
Free weekly yoga sessions, every Wednesday evening
TAS Panto 2025: Red Riding Hood
7pm - 9:30pm
Lakeside Theatre
Get ready for this Winter show full of pantomime fun!
Pre-FED
10pm - midnight
SU Bar
From pitch-side to dance floor! Vibe to our Student DJs!
Festive FED - The Finals
11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#Backtheblades

Thu 11th December

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project
9:40am - 1:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.
Student Leaders Drop-ins
10am - 4pm
Square 3
Meet the Student Leaders and find out all the great things that they will be working on this academic year
SU Festive Market
10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
SU Makes: Journals
noon - 5pm
The Atrium
12pm-5pm | Start or continue your own journal
Coding Club Regular Project
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching the basics of python coding to primary school kids!
Maths Club Regular Project
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Teaching a variety of essential maths skills to primary school children.
Science Club Regular Project
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Making science exciting for kids through interactive lessons and experiments.
Lingo Project French Sessions
2:45pm - 4:20pm
Travel from Colchester campus
Volunteer to teach primary school kids French! The sessions happen weekly, you have to sign up to the project to participate :)
Student Rep Christmas get together
4:30pm - 7pm
Top Bar
Come and meet the Team, and each other before you head home. Merry Christmas!
Board Games Night
6pm - 8pm
The Atrium
Chill out, unwind and connect at Board Games night
Craft sessions
6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Music society social Music society social
6pm - 8pm
LTB4
The music society is hosting socials! A great place to meet new friends, nerd out about your gear, or just enjoy the community.
🎉 Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
6pm - 10:30pm
The Intbetween/Su bar
TAS Panto 2025: Red Riding Hood
7pm - 9:30pm
Lakeside Theatre
Get ready for this Winter show full of pantomime fun!
Christmas Quiz Part 2!
7:30pm - 10pm
Top Bar
The Quiz to rule them all!

Fri 12th December

SU MAKES... your Best Year Yet
noon - 2pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 your Best Year Yet!
Hangout - Board Games
2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and hang at our place
TAS Panto 2025: Red Riding Hood
7pm - 9:30pm
Lakeside Theatre
Get ready for this Winter show full of pantomime fun!

Sat 13th December

Medieval re-enactment combat training
noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun

Sun 14th December

Super Sport Sunday
4pm - 11pm
SU Bar
Football, F1, Cricket, Basketball, NFL. All in one place. Our place.

Mon 15th December

SU Makes Festive Origami Mini Wreaths
noon - 5pm
Atrium
Come along and make a festive origami mini wreath

Tue 16th December

SU MAKES... your Best Year Yet
noon - 2pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 your Best Year Yet!
SU: Netflix Party
3pm - 5pm
Online
Get Comfy. Get Cosy. Get Streaming

Thu 18th December

SU Market
10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
Craft sessions
6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.

Sat 20th December

Medieval re-enactment combat training
noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
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