Events in December

Forthcoming Events

Tue 10th December

Carol Service: 7:30am - 10am; LTB6; Our annual Carol Service to celebrate Christmas all together and the end of Autumn Term.

PG Coffee morning: 10am - noon; The Greenhouse Cafe; Come and talk to other PG students and grab a warm drink

VTeam Charity Clothes Sale: 11am - 3pm; Square 3; Help Clothes Exchange and Animal Protection in raising money for a cat charity!

Skills Cafe: Making Information Inclusive: noon - 1pm; The Atrium; Whose voices are you amplifying in your assignments and research? This interactive session explores how your approach to information-sharing can promote marginalized voices and make knowledge more accessible.

Rebel Drop In: 1pm - 3pm; Rebel studio; Perfect opportunity to look around and chat with us.

Student Experience Focus Group - Postgraduate (Home): 3pm - 4:30pm; The Atrium; Receive free 🍕 and £5 voucher for participating.

Girona v Liverpool: 5:45pm - 7:45pm; SU Bar

Anti-Social & Introverts Social Club: 6pm - 8pm; The Atrium; A low-key hangout for low-key people

Game Dev Social: 6pm - 8pm; NTC.1.04; Join the game dev society for our second social of the year! Meet other people who are also interested in game development and learn more about the Global Game Gam and our Game Dev Expo happening next year! p.s we have snacks

Irigaray - Jamming The Machine: 6pm - 8pm; 3.320; and I hope you like jammin', too...

Situational Mutism Guest Speaker: 6pm - 7pm; Zoom; Samantha Heley will present a guest speaker talk on Situational Mutism

🌟 Part 2: Neuroscience and Creativity – DIY Christmas Mandala Art & Snacks! 🌟: 6pm - 8pm; LTB 8; Unwind and de-stress with us during this festive season

3rd SU Council: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; LTB4; 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.

3rd SU Council: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; 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.

Christian Union main meeting: 10th December 7pm - 26th January midnight; CTC 2.02

Laura Bunce- Student to Band 5 Transition - Online Workshop: 7pm - 8pm; Online; Join us for an Online workshop discussing all things student to band 5 transition!

SU Makes : Your Own Christmas Treat: 7pm - 8:30pm; SU Lounge; Get Ready to Rock your Taste Buds, Craft your own Rocky Road

Terrifier 3: 7pm - 10:30pm; Cine10; Following the shocking events of Terrifier 2, survivor Sienna is plagued by disturbing visions and begins to realise there’s no escaping her past, or out-running Art the Clown.

Atalanta v Real Madrid: 8pm - 10pm; SU Bar

Turkish Society Takeover: 8pm - 11pm; Top Bar

Christmas Karaoke: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; A twist on a fan favourite! It's time for the Christmas Songs!

Christmas Ball: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Lets Party in style.

Wed 11th December

Wine Wednesdays: midnight - 11pm; Top Bar; Buy 2 large glasses and grab the rest of the bottle for free!

Christmas with Togetherall: 11am - 11:30am; Online; Feeling the winter blues or holiday stress? You're not alone.

Essex Startups Networking Event: noon - 2pm; Studio X, Innovation Center; Got a business idea or a side-hustle dream? Join us for an afternoon of networking, inspiration, and collaboration with fellow student & graduate entrepreneurs! Ice-breakers, 🍕 pizza, and plenty of motivation to help you take your next big step!

The Black Researchers Hub Festive Gathering: noon - 2pm; The Atrium

The Debrief: 11th December noon - 12th December midnight; SU Bar; Finish your match and head to the SU Bar for a cheeky pint 🍺

Community Creative Writing: 12:30pm - 2:30pm; 5B.11a; Weekly creative writing sessions to bring the community together and improve wellbeing

Trans Mixer: 6pm - 8pm; TBC on Booking; Connect with other trans and non-binary students in an inclusive and friendly space. Coffee, tea and other refreshments will be provided.

Panto: Alice in Wonderland: 11th December 7pm - 13th December 10pm; Lakeside Theatre; Fall down the rabbit hole with the Theatre Arts Society’s whimsical Christmas pantomime.

The Nightmare Before Christmas FREE: 7pm - 10:30pm; Can Christmas be saved? Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little

Final FED: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Wednesday is FEDs-day... the BIGGEST sports social on campus!

Thu 12th December

SU Market: 10am - 5pm; Square 3; Join us every thursday for our SU Market

Rebel Drop In: 1pm - 3pm; Rebel studio; Perfect opportunity to look around and chat with us.

3rd SU Council: 1:15pm - 2pm; 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.

Student Experience Focus Group - Postgraduate (International): 2pm - 3:30pm; The Atrium; Receive free 🍕 and £5 voucher for participating.

SU Makes: Wishes at the End of Term Magic Fire: 4pm - 6pm; By the lakes

PG Festive Social: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; The Atrium; Celebrate the festive season with your Postgraduate community!

Craft sessions: 6pm - 9pm; 4.309; Learn how to make medieval clothes, shields, weapons(blunt for usage as reenactment props) and many other 12th century stuff

FPS Chess Championship: 7pm - 10pm; (ONLINE) Essex Esports Club Discord; Are you a gamer and a chess champ? Come prove your skills amongst the best in the University to claim your title!

Rollover Quiz: 7pm - 9pm; Top Bar; The only quiz where the prize pot gets bigger every week!

Pole Dance Winter Showcase: 7:30pm - 9pm; The Hex; Come and celebrate the amazing performances of our members at our annual Winter Showcase!

International Christmas Party: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; The last chance to party before the holidays!

Fri 13th December

Fizz Fridays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; Want two extra glasses of prosecco for free? Just grab the bottle!

Latin Night!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Feel la vibra Latina

Sat 14th December

Combat training: noon - 4pm; In the car park behind the tennis courts; Learn important skills for competitive medieval combat displays and work towards ranks and qualifications the ability to put on those displays

LGBTQ+ Society Takeover: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Create your night - your way!

Sun 15th December

Recharge Sundays: 4pm - 11pm; SU Bar; Relax with friends and recharge for the week ahead!

Mon 16th December

Ice skating: 11am - 11:45am; Braintree Village; Enjoy a complimentary ice-skating ticket! Book now before they’re all gone!

Winter Break: SU Makes Gingerbread Decorating: noon - 2pm; SU Lounge; Sprinkle, Sweets, and Holiday Cheer – Design Your Perfect Gingerbread Here!

Tue 17th December

Christian Union main meeting: 17th December 7pm - 2nd February midnight; CTC 2.02

Wed 18th December

SU Makes: Journals: 4pm - 7pm; The Atrium; 4pm - 7pm | Start or continue your own journal

Thu 19th December

Winter Break - Cosy Campus Mixer: 2pm - 6pm; 14:00 - 18:00| Staying on campus this winter break? Join us for a mixer!

Craft sessions: 6pm - 9pm; 4.309; Learn how to make medieval clothes, shields, weapons(blunt for usage as reenactment props) and many other 12th century stuff

Fri 20th December

Winter Break: SU Board Games and Christmas treats: 3pm - 5pm; SU Lounge; Roll the Dice, Savour the Spice – A Board Game Night with Holiday Delights!

Sat 21st December

Local Event - SoSlamafamalamaDingDong! Xmas Party: 7:30pm - 11:30pm; The Fickle Pickle Club

Mon 23rd December

Winter Break: SU Makes Tree Decorating Competition: 3pm - 5pm; SU Lounge; Deck the Halls, Design the Tree – Show Us Your Festive Creativity!

Tue 24th December

Christian Union main meeting: 24th December 7pm - 9th February midnight; CTC 2.02

Fri 27th December

SU Winter Break Hangout: noon - 2pm; SU Lounge; Chill, Game, & Unwind – Your Winter Break Hangout Awaits!

Vice-Chancellor's Christmas Reception: 1pm - 3:30pm; Wivenhoe House; Vice-Chancellor’s Christmas Reception! Join us for a Christmas buffet lunch, meet new friends and enjoy a few surprises!

Mon 30th December

SU Winter Break Hangout: 3pm - 5pm; SU Lounge; Chill, Game, & Unwind – Your Winter Break Hangout Awaits!

Thu 2nd January

Winter Break SU Makes: Calanders/Journals: noon - 2pm; SU Lounge; Plan, Create, and Celebrate – Make Your Own Custom Calendar & Journal!

Fri 3rd January

Hangout: 1pm - 5pm; The Atrium; Hang out at our place :)

Sat 4th January

Combat training: noon - 4pm; In the car park behind the tennis courts; Learn important skills for competitive medieval combat displays and work towards ranks and qualifications the ability to put on those displays

Mon 6th January

Coffee Morning and Town Tour with VP: 11:30am - 1pm; SU Lounge; Explore the Town, Savour the Brew – A Perfect Morning Awaits!

Tue 7th January

SU Winter Break : Donut walk: 2pm - 3:30pm; SU Lounge; Get a ticket to join! Sweet Steps & Beach Vibes – Join the Donut Walk by the Seafront!

Wed 8th January

Hangout: noon - 2pm; The Atrium; Hang out at our place :)

SU Mini Golf at Caddies: 4pm - 5:30pm; Caddies, 12 London Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1NT; Get ticket and join us! Mini Golf, Maximum Fun: Swing Into Campus Competition!

Thu 9th January

SU Get to Know you Bingo & Pizza: 1pm - 3pm; SU Lounge; Grab a ticket!! Bingo, Pizza, and New Faces – A Winning Combo!

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