Events in May

Forthcoming Events

Thu 8th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Art Club Regular Project: 9:45am - 11:45am; Travel from Colchester campus; Beginner-friendly crafting sessions to support local adults with learning difficulties.

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project: 9:50am - 12:50pm; Travel from Colchester campus; Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.

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

SU Makes: Pronoun Badges: noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Drop In, Make a Badge, Celebrate Pronouns

Trans Allyship Workshop: noon - 2pm; To Be Confirmed; This training will cover being an ally to the trans community

Free Tag Archery: 1pm - 5pm; Sports Hall, Sports Centre; 🏹 Dodge, Aim, Conquer—Experience the Thrill of Tag Archery! 🎯

Craft sessions: 6pm - 9pm; Ctc. 3.02; Oh boy we sure are crafting the medieval clothes and what-not

Just Play Tap Class: 6:30pm - 7:30pm; NB1; Free weekly tap sessions, every Thursday evening

Rollover Quiz: 7pm - 9pm; Top Bar; Spend £2 and walk away with the prize pot!

VTEAM VOLUNTEERING AWARDS 2025: 7pm - 11pm; EBS; Join us for a celebration of the incredible achievements of our VTeam students.

Just Play Basketball: 7:15pm - 8:45pm; Belle Vue Church Hall

International Cafe: Board Game Night with Christian Union: 7:30pm - 9pm; Faith Centre (3.305, Square 2); Join us for free drinks and make new friends with international students and people from Colchester

Fri 9th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Fizz Fridays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; The perfect way to finish the working week!

Hangout and Study: noon - 3pm; The Atrium

Comedy Club weekly event: 6pm - 8pm; CTC3.05; Comedy Club event

Just Play Rock Climbing: 7pm - 8pm; Indirock Southend

Latin Night!: 9pm - 2am; SU Bar; Feel La Vibra Latina!

reloaded - Neon: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Subby Z throwing it back to your nostalgic era 😎

Sat 10th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Bristol Day Trip: 7am - 8pm; Bristol, England; Join us for a return coach trip from Colchester to the vibrant city of Bristol on Saturday, 10th May 2025. Explore historic landmarks, lively markets, and iconic street art, all in one unforgettable day!

Travel Society: Seven Sisters Cliffs *Cancelled*: 8am - 7pm; (Depart from) Southend Victoria Interchange; Get ready for breathtaking coastal views and fresh sea air at Seven Sisters Cliffs — one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the UK! Marvel at the chalky white cliffs, enjoy scenic walking trails, and soak in panoramic views of the channel.

Community Learning Project: 10:15am - 2pm; Travel from Colchester campus; Award-winning project supporting elderly and vulnerable adults with IT, smart phones and arts & crafts.

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

Essex Live: Movie Cabaret: 4:30pm - 9pm; The Hex; Lights, Camera, Action! Essex Live is back, and this year, we're bringing you the Movie Cabaret!

Saturday Society Take Over!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Create your event, your way, in your on campus SU Bar!

Sun 11th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Green Thumbs Regular Project: 11am - 3pm; Meet outside Silberrad; Restoring the campus allotment and planting student-selected produce!

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

Mon 12th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Mental Health Awareness Week - Wellbeing Hub: 11am - 2pm; Square 3; Reset, Refocus, Reconnect — Your Calm Space on Campus 💛

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project: 11:10am - 1:20pm; Travel from Colchester campus; Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.

Hangout and Study: noon - 5pm; The Atrium

Wellbeing Ambassador Therapy Dog Sessions: noon - 2pm; Silberrad Centre; Weekly on-campus sessions to unwind, meet new people and (most importantly) cuddle a dog!

Mental Health Awareness Week -Sip and Paint: 6pm - 8:30pm; The Atrium; Sip, Paint, Unwind – A Creative Escape for Mind and Mood 🎨🍹

Red Essex weekly meeting: 6pm - 8pm; CTC1.03; Red Essex weekly event.

Just Play Swimming: 8:45pm - 9:45pm; Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre - Mini Bus From Campus

Milk It!: 9pm - 2am; SU Bar; Lets get cheesy!

Tue 13th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project: 9:50am - 12:50pm; Travel from Colchester campus; Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.

Mental Health Awareness Week - Wellbeing Hub: 11am - 2pm; Square 3; Reset, Refocus, Reconnect — Your Calm Space on Campus 💛

Launch Festival 2025: 13th May noon - 16th May 6pm; Lakeside Theatre; Celebrate our Drama students as they perform their shows!

Mental Health Awareness Week - MissFits Workout: 1:30pm - 2:30pm; The Atrium

Just Play Stage Combat: 6pm - 9pm; NB1; Free Stage Combat sessions

SU Makes : String Art: 7pm - 8:30pm; SU Lounge; String It Together: Craft, Create, Decorate!

Just Play Gymnastics: 8:30pm - 10:30pm; South Essex Gymnastics Club

Wed 14th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Launch Festival 2025: 13th May noon - 16th May 6pm; Lakeside Theatre; Celebrate our Drama students as they perform their shows!

Mental Health Awareness Week - Wellbeing Hub: 11am - 2pm; Square 3; Reset, Refocus, Reconnect — Your Calm Space on Campus 💛

Hangout and Study: noon - 5pm; The Atrium

The Debrief: 14th May noon - 15th May midnight; SU Bar; Finish your match and head to the SU Bar for a cheeky pint!

Wine Wednesdays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; Why not share the bottle!

Community Creative Writing: 14th May 12:30pm - 4th June 2pm; Limehouse; Weekly creative writing sessions to bring the community together and improve wellbeing

Rebel Awards 2025: 6pm - 8pm; The Atrium; Annual awards in celebration of hard work and effort by our members.

All Out Essex: 6:30pm - 9pm; The Hex; An end-of-year talent showcase, featuring members of our society and other students.

Just Play Badminton: 7:15pm - 8:45pm; Belle Vue Church Hall

FED: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Favourite time of the week. Blades stand up 🤝🤟

Thu 15th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Launch Festival 2025: 13th May noon - 16th May 6pm; Lakeside Theatre; Celebrate our Drama students as they perform their shows!

Art Club Regular Project: 9:45am - 11:45am; Travel from Colchester campus; Beginner-friendly crafting sessions to support local adults with learning difficulties.

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project: 9:50am - 12:50pm; Travel from Colchester campus; Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.

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

Mental Health Awareness Week - Wellbeing Hub: 11am - 2pm; Silberrad plaza; Reset, Refocus, Reconnect — Your Calm Space on Campus 💛

SU Miniature Farm: 11am - 4pm; Grass by The Silberrad; Come and chill the cluck out

SU Makes: Stitched Fidgets: noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Hands On, Stress Off – Stitch Your Own Fidget

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

Craft sessions: 6pm - 9pm; Ctc. 3.02; Oh boy we sure are crafting the medieval clothes and what-not

Rollover Quiz: 7pm - 9pm; Top Bar; Spend £2 and walk away with the prize pot!

Just Play Basketball: 7:15pm - 8:45pm; Belle Vue Church Hall

International Cafe: Mexican & Spanish Night: 7:30pm - 9pm; Faith Centre (3.305, Square 2); Join us for free drinks and make new friends with international students and people from Colchester

Essex Biggest Music Quiz: 10pm - midnight; Sub Zero; Have you got what it takes to be crown the king or queen of music 🎶❓

Fri 16th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Launch Festival 2025: 13th May noon - 16th May 6pm; Lakeside Theatre; Celebrate our Drama students as they perform their shows!

Mental Health Awareness Week - Wellbeing Hub: 11am - 2pm; Silberrad plaza; Reset, Refocus, Reconnect — Your Calm Space on Campus 💛

Fizz Fridays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; The perfect way to finish the working week!

Hangout and Study: noon - 5pm; The Atrium

SU Makes: Pages: 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

Comedy Club weekly event: 6pm - 8pm; CTC3.05; Comedy Club event

Just Play Rock Climbing: 7pm - 8pm; Indirock Southend

Campus Karaoke!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Sing your heart out in the SU Bar!

Queer Prom: 9pm - midnight; In-Between; The biggest LGBTQIA+ society event!

reloaded - Ball: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Subby Z throwing it back to your nostalgic era 😎

Sat 17th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Community Learning Project: 10:15am - 2pm; Travel from Colchester campus; Award-winning project supporting elderly and vulnerable adults with IT, smart phones and arts & crafts.

FA Cup Final - Football Team Takeover: noon - 8pm; SU Bar; Watch the final live in your SU Bar with the football team!

Eurovision!: 8pm - midnight; SU Bar; Cheer for your favourites and watch the contest!

Sun 18th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Green Thumbs Regular Project: 11am - 3pm; Meet outside Silberrad; Restoring the campus allotment and planting student-selected produce!

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

Music Bingo!: 7pm - 9pm; SU Bar; Come along and see if you can win some prizes!

Mon 19th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project: 11:10am - 1:20pm; Travel from Colchester campus; Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.

Hangout and Study: noon - 5pm; The Atrium

Wellbeing Ambassador Therapy Dog Sessions: noon - 2pm; Silberrad Centre; Weekly on-campus sessions to unwind, meet new people and (most importantly) cuddle a dog!

SU Makes: Pages: 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

Red Essex weekly meeting: 6pm - 8pm; CTC1.03; Red Essex weekly event.

Just Play Swimming: 8:45pm - 9:45pm; Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre - Mini Bus From Campus

Milk It!: 9pm - 2am; SU Bar; Lets get cheesy!

Tue 20th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project: 9:50am - 12:50pm; Travel from Colchester campus; Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.

7th 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.

7th 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.

SU Makes : Herb Gardens: 7pm - 8:30pm; SU Lounge; Grow Your Own: Fresh Herbs, Fresh Vibes!

Just Play Gymnastics: 8:30pm - 10:30pm; South Essex Gymnastics Club

Wed 21st May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Hangout and Study: noon - 5pm; The Atrium

The Debrief: 21st May noon - 22nd May midnight; SU Bar; Finish your match and head to the SU Bar for a cheeky pint!

Wine Wednesdays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; Why not share the bottle!

Community Creative Writing: 21st May 12:30pm - 11th June 2pm; Limehouse; Weekly creative writing sessions to bring the community together and improve wellbeing

Just Play Badminton: 7:15pm - 8:45pm; Belle Vue Church Hall

FED: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Favourite time of the week. Blades stand up 🤝🤟

Thu 22nd May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Art Club Regular Project: 9:45am - 11:45am; Travel from Colchester campus; Beginner-friendly crafting sessions to support local adults with learning difficulties.

Refugee Teaching Programme (RTP) Regular Project: 9:50am - 12:50pm; Travel from Colchester campus; Teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.

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

SU Makes: DIY Runes!: noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Craft your own path – make runes, make meaning, make memories.

7th 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.

Craft sessions: 6pm - 9pm; Ctc. 3.02; Oh boy we sure are crafting the medieval clothes and what-not

Rollover Quiz: 7pm - 9pm; Top Bar; Spend £2 and walk away with the prize pot!

Just Play Basketball: 7:15pm - 8:45pm; Belle Vue Church Hall

International Cafe: Thai Night: 7:30pm - 9pm; Faith Centre (3.305, Square 2); Join us for free drinks and make new friends with international students and people from Colchester

Fri 23rd May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Fizz Fridays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; The perfect way to finish the working week!

Hangout and Study: noon - 5pm; The Atrium

Comedy Club weekly event: 6pm - 8pm; CTC3.05; Comedy Club event

Just Play Rock Climbing: 7pm - 8pm; Indirock Southend

Latin Night!: 9pm - 2am; SU Bar; Feel La Vibra Latina!

reloaded - 999 Emergency Services: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Subby Z throwing it back to your nostalgic era 😎

Sat 24th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Community Learning Project: 10:15am - 2pm; Travel from Colchester campus; Award-winning project supporting elderly and vulnerable adults with IT, smart phones and arts & crafts.

Local Event: Music in the Park: 24th May 3pm - 26th May 4:30pm; Priory Park

Alwan Society Take Over!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Create your event, your way, in your on campus SU Bar!

Sun 25th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Green Thumbs Regular Project: 11am - 3pm; Meet outside Silberrad; Restoring the campus allotment and planting student-selected produce!

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

Mon 26th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Red Essex weekly meeting: 6pm - 8pm; CTC1.03; Red Essex weekly event.

Milk It!: 9pm - 2am; SU Bar; Lets get cheesy!

Tue 27th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Clothes Exchange Project Sale: 11am - 4pm; Square 3; Clothes sale on square 3 to raise money for charity!

SU Open Mic Night: 7pm - 9pm; SU Lounge; Open Mic Night: Your Stage, Your Spotlight!

Just Play Gymnastics: 8:30pm - 10:30pm; South Essex Gymnastics Club

Wed 28th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

SU Makes: Journals: noon - 5pm; The Atrium; 12pm-5pm | Start or continue your own journal

The Debrief: 28th May noon - 29th May midnight; SU Bar; Finish your match and head to the SU Bar for a cheeky pint!

Wine Wednesdays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; Why not share the bottle!

Community Creative Writing: 28th May 12:30pm - 18th June 2pm; Limehouse; Weekly creative writing sessions to bring the community together and improve wellbeing

SU Makes... Tiny Notebooks: 6pm - 8pm; Top Bar; Busy hands on Wine Wednesdays: cheers!

Just Play Badminton: 7:15pm - 8:45pm; Belle Vue Church Hall

FED: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Favourite time of the week. Blades stand up 🤝🤟

Thu 29th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Art Club Regular Project: 9:45am - 11:45am; Travel from Colchester campus; Beginner-friendly crafting sessions to support local adults with learning difficulties.

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

Craft sessions: 6pm - 9pm; Ctc. 3.02; Oh boy we sure are crafting the medieval clothes and what-not

Rollover Quiz: 7pm - 9pm; Top Bar; Spend £2 and walk away with the prize pot!

Just Play Basketball: 7:15pm - 8:45pm; Belle Vue Church Hall

Fri 30th May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

Fizz Fridays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; The perfect way to finish the working week!

Hangout and Study: noon - 5pm; The Atrium

Comedy Club weekly event: 6pm - 8pm; CTC3.05; Comedy Club event

SU Reads: 6pm - 8pm; The Atrium; A meeting of the most chill book group ever

Just Play Rock Climbing: 7pm - 8pm; Indirock Southend

Campus Karaoke: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Sing your heart out in the SU Bar!

reloaded - Terrace Party: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Subby Z throwing it back to your nostalgic era 😎

Sat 31st May

Win a WiSTEM T-Shirt: 20th April midnight - 31st May midnight; N/A; Enter our draw, open to members and non members

MEFF - FEST 2: 4pm - 11pm; Meff-Fest 2 coming to you live down at Subby Z

End of Year Celebration 2024/25: 6pm - 10pm

Physiotherapy Society Ball 2025!: 7pm - midnight; Slug and Lettuce - Private Bar; Join the Physiotherapy Society at the end of year formal ball to celebrate another year of study done!

SLT Society Summer Ball 2025!: 7pm - midnight; Colchester Officers' Club; Join us to celebrate your achievements this year!

Champions League Final - Football Team Takeover: 31st May 8pm - 1st June 10pm; SU Bar; Watch the Champions League Final with the football team!

Sun 1st June

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

Music Bingo!: 7pm - 9pm; SU Bar; Come along and see if you can win some prizes!

Mon 2nd June

SU Makes: Pages: 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

Red Essex weekly meeting: 6pm - 8pm; CTC1.03; Red Essex weekly event.

Mini Milk It!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Lets get cheesy!

Mega Milk it: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Daisy welcomes you back for another show stopper.

Tue 3rd June

SU MAKES... Pretty Papers: noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Make beautiful paper to use, keep & share

Wed 4th June

The Debrief: 4th June noon - 5th June midnight; SU Bar; Finish your match and head to the SU Bar for a cheeky pint!

Wine Wednesdays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; Why not share the bottle!

Final FED: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Favourite time of the week. Blades stand up 🤝🤟

Thu 5th June

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

Craft sessions: 6pm - 9pm; Ctc. 3.02; Oh boy we sure are crafting the medieval clothes and what-not

Rollover Quiz: 7pm - 9pm; Top Bar; Spend £2 and walk away with the prize pot!

Bingo: 8pm - midnight; Sub Zero; Will you be the lucky winner?

Fri 6th June

Fizz Fridays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; The perfect way to finish the working week!

Comedy Club weekly event: 6pm - 8pm; CTC3.05; Comedy Club event

Latin Night!: 9pm - 2am; SU Bar; Feel La Vibra Latina!

Reloaded - The Big Blow Out: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Subby Z throwing it back to your nostalgic era 😎

Sat 7th June

Saturday Society Take Over!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Create your event, your way, in your on campus SU Bar!

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