Events in December

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

Sun 21st December

Yalda Night of 2025, Sunday Yalda Night
7pm - 11pm
STEM 3.1
Shabe-e-Chelle is an ancient Persian celebration marking the longest night of the year.

Tue 23rd December

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!

Thu 25th December

Craft sessions
6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Christmas Gathering
9pm - 11:30pm
Faith Centre
Around for the Christmas holidays? Join the Catholic chaplaincy at the Faith Centre for some festive food and games.

Sat 27th December

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

Mon 29th December

University of Essex Christmas Reception
1pm - 3:30pm
Wivenhoe House
Are you staying on campus over the winter break? Join us at a Christmas Reception at Wivenhoe House for a buffet lunch and a few surprises!

Thu 1st January

Craft sessions
6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.

Sat 3rd January

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

Sun 4th January

Basketball Double Header
4pm - 8:30pm
ESSEX SPORTS ARENA
Kick off the New Year with the Rebels!🎊

Tue 6th January

SU MAKES...Your Best Year Yet
noon - 2pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 your Best Year Yet

Wed 7th January

SU Makes: Journals
noon - 2pm
SU Lounge
Build a Journal, Make It Yours
SU Makes: Pages
noon - 1:30pm
The Atrium
Come and spend some time with your SU Makes Journal
New Year Fire
4pm - 6pm
Firepits by the Lakes
Join us at the Lakes to Celebrate the New Year!

Thu 8th January

Hangout: Mugs and Coasters
2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and Hangout at our place!
Craft sessions
6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.

Fri 9th January

SU Hangout
noon - 2pm
SU Lounge
Come chill, play games and relax

Sat 10th January

Medieval re-enactment combat training
noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Hangout : Board Games
2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and hangout at our place!

Mon 12th January

Welcome Tour
noon - 1pm
Meet at SU Reception
Join a Student Leader for a Tour!
SU Makes... Your Best Year Yet
4pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet
Weekly society meeting
6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Men's Rugby Come and Try Session
7pm - 8:30pm
Rugby Pitches
Want to try out Rugby? This is your chance!
Karaoke + Milk It
9pm - 2am
SU Bar
The cheesiest moosic night of campus!

Tue 13th January

Table Tennis Come and Try Sessions
noon - 2pm
Sports Arena
Come try out Table Tennis!
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!
Lohri - Fire by The Lakes
4pm - 6pm
By the lakes
Join us by the Lakes to celebrate Lohri!
Kickboxing Women's Only Come and Try Session
5pm - 6:30pm
Activity Studio 3
Come try out Kickboxing!
Vision Board Making
6pm - 8pm
The Atrium
Women's Community Event. Come and make 2026 Vision Boards!
Judo Come and Try Session
8pm - 10pm
Sports Hall
Step onto the mat and give Judo a try!

Wed 14th January

SU Makes.... Easy Embroidery
noon - 5pm
The Atrium
We promise it's easy!
Netball Come and Try Session!
1pm - 3pm
Sports Arena
Fast, fun, and full of action – try Netball!
Netball Tryouts
1pm - 3pm
ESSEX SPORTS ARENA
Come and Tryout for Netball!
Women's Rugby Come and Try Session!
1:30pm - 3pm
Rugby Pitches - Grass Fields
Run, tackle, score – try Women’s Rugby!
Squash Come and Try Session!
6pm - 8pm
Sports Arena Squash Courts
New to Squash? Come and give it a go!
Just Play Tap
6:15pm - 7:15pm
TBC
Tap classes specifically designed for East 15 students
Just Play Yoga
6:30pm - 7:30pm
TBC
Relax, Recharge, Realign
Pre - FED
9pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
The SU Bar warming you up for FED!
First FED
11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#backtheblades

Thu 15th January

SU Market
10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
SU MAKES...Your Best Year Yet
noon - 2pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet
Welcome Tour
4pm - 5pm
Meet at SU Reception
Join a student leader for a campus tour!
Tribe Social - Celebrate the new year with us
5pm - 7pm
Time Out
Celebrate the New Year with us🍾🕺
Anti-Social & Introverts Social Club
6pm - 8pm
The Atrium
A low-key hangout for low-key people
Craft sessions
6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Scratch Night
6pm - 8pm
Lakeside Theatre
Join us for our monthly Scratch Night, at the Lakeside Theatre bar!
TAS Weekly Workshop
6:30pm - 8:30pm
5S.4.5
Table Tennis Come and Try Session
8pm - 10pm
Sports Arena
Come try out Table Tennis!

Fri 16th January

SU Makes : Pages
4:30pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Come and spend some time with your SU Makes Journal
Men's Rugby Come and Try Session
7pm - 8:30pm
Rugby Pitches
Want to try out Rugby? This is your chance!
Fencing Come and Try Session!
8pm - 10pm
Sports Hall
En garde! Try Fencing and test your reflexes!
Water Polo Come and Try
8:30pm - 10pm
Leisure World

Sat 17th January

Medieval re-enactment combat training
noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Boogie Buffet – Hosted by Ubuntu x Indonesian x Travel x Fashion Society
6pm - 11:30pm
The Intbetween
Boogie Buffet is here! This multicultural cookout brings together food, fashion, and feel-good vibes all under one roof.

Sun 18th January

Super Sports Sunday
4pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable. Our place is your place.
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