Events in April

Forthcoming Events

Tue 16th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Derby Day Banner Making: 11am - 4pm; The Atrium; All students are welcome to come along and make banners to support the Blades on Derby Day!!

Wed 17th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

SU Makes - Loom Bands: 1pm - 2:30pm; SU Lounge; Remember these?

Thu 18th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

SU Makes: Cards of Love & Luck: 11am - 4pm; The Atrium; Wish someone good luck or goodbye!

Fri 19th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Eat and Meet - Fish and Chips walk: noon - 2pm; SU Lounge (Neptune's); Come on a walk down to Neptune's to get some fish and chips on us

Sat 20th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Sun 21st April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Mon 22nd April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Derby Day Banner Making: 11am - 4pm; The Atrium; All students are welcome to come along and make banners to support the Blades on Derby Day!!

Just Play Swimming: 8:45pm - 9:45pm; Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre; Join us for a weekday evening Swim at Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre at Garons Park.

Mini Milk It!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; It's Milk It time! Sing your heart out at karaoke!

Mega Milk It FT DICK & DOM: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; MEGA MILK IT JUST GOT TO A NEW LEVEL. WE ARE GOING CHEESY WITH A BIG BANG.

Tue 23rd April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Kahoot and Nintendo Switch Games: 1pm - 4pm; TC.2.6 + 2.7; Join us for a home-made Kahoot and Nintendo Switch games including Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros

Anti Social & Introverts Club: 6pm - 8pm; The Atrium; 6pm-8pm | Get together with like-minded friends

Just Play Gymnastics: 7:30pm - 10:30pm; Every week we’re offering you the chance to attend a Gymnastics class with the Gymnastics team behind top sporting Olympians!

Wed 24th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Derby Day 2024: 9am - 9pm; Across campus; Join us pitch side, courtside and across campus to show your support for the Blades.

DERBY DAY!: 24th April 11am - 25th April midnight; SU Bar; The biggest Pre-Drinks to the biggest night of the week!

Wine Wednesdays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; Why get your wine fix anywhere else!

SLT Society Guest Speaker Talk: Sarah Everett: 5pm - 6pm; Online via Zoom

Board Game Night: 6pm - 11pm; 5.300A + 5.300B; A place where you can play board games and meet people.

Sober Pong: 7pm - 8:30pm; SU Lounge; Not drinking? Not a problem

Just Play Boxercise: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Studio J (Gateway Building); Join us for Wednesday evening Boxercise w/ East 15 student instructor Kyle!

FED: DERBY DAY AFTER PARTY: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; CAN WE CALL THIS THE BIGGEST FED IN HISTORY? YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO BE THERE. #BACKTHEBLADES

Thu 25th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

ACS EAT N GREET: 6:30am - 9:30pm; The Atrium; Come kick back and chill with loads of food, drink and games!!

SU Makes... Journals: noon - 4pm; The InBetween; 12pm-4pm | Start or continue your own journal

National Theatre Live: Nye: 7pm - 10pm; The Lakeside Theatre; Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.

SLT Society April 2024 Journal Club: 7pm - 8pm; Online via Zoom

Boxfit: 7:15pm - 8pm; Dennis & Dyer Boxing Academy; Book your free ticket now!

Just Play Badminton: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Belle Vue Church Sports Hall; Come and try Badminton with us at Belle Vue Church sports hall, all equipment will be provided!

Just Play Basketball: 25th April 8:45pm - 26th April 9:45pm; Belle Vue Church Sports Hall

Fri 26th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

2024 BUCS Championships: 26th April midnight - 28th April midnight; Cardiff; Entries open - 1st March 2024. Entries close - 26th March 2024. Last date for athletes to gain a QT - 22nd March 2024.

Fizz Fridays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; It's Friday, so lets get some Fizz in you!

Postgraduate Research Spotlight: noon - 5pm; Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall B; Join the SU Education Team in collaboration with the University to learn more about what it means to be a PGR and gain an insight in their day-to-day experiences.

Just Play Rock Climbing: 7pm - 8pm; Come and try Rock Climbing at Southend's premier bouldering wall!

Just Play Football: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Join us every week at Goals Southend for a kickabout on their 7-a-side pitch!

Campus Karaoke: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; The place to be on a Friday night!

Sat 27th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

2024 BUCS Championships: 26th April midnight - 28th April midnight; Cardiff; Entries open - 1st March 2024. Entries close - 26th March 2024. Last date for athletes to gain a QT - 22nd March 2024.

Saturday Society Take Over!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Does your society want to throw their own event on a Saturday night in the SU Bar? Then now's your chance!

FOAM PARTY: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; Will you make it to the front row? You asked and we listened.

Sun 28th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

2024 BUCS Championships: 26th April midnight - 28th April midnight; Cardiff; Entries open - 1st March 2024. Entries close - 26th March 2024. Last date for athletes to gain a QT - 22nd March 2024.

Rollover Quiz: 9pm - 11pm; SU Bar; Your chance to win big!

Mon 29th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

VOLUNTEER FOR DERBY DAY 2024: 8am - 8pm; On campus; Register here to volunteer to help us deliver the Derby Day! There are multiple shifts to choose from through the day.

Holi 2024 Southend Students: 10am - 5pm; Colchester Campus Sports Field; Come and join us for the festival of colour!

VOLUNTEER TO MARSHALL AT HOLI FESTIVAL!: noon - 5pm; On campus; Come and help us deliver the Hindu festival Holi, often known as 'The Festival of Colours' from 12:00 to 17:00 on campus.

Holi 2024: 1pm - 4pm; The Sports Fields; 1-4pm | Come and join us for the festival of colour!

Just Play Swimming: 8:45pm - 9:45pm; Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre; Join us for a weekday evening Swim at Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre at Garons Park.

Milk It!: 9pm - 2am; SU Bar; The cheesiest night on campus!

Tue 30th April

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Neurodifference Presentations: 1pm - 4pm; TC.2.14 + 2.15; Present on your neurodifference or come along and see what your fellow members have to say!

6th SU Council: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; 18:30 | Come and watch the monthly meeting in which our student representatives and elected officials discuss the policies that regard Colchester campus.

Just Play Gymnastics: 7:30pm - 10:30pm; Every week we’re offering you the chance to attend a Gymnastics class with the Gymnastics team behind top sporting Olympians!

Latin Night!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; The best night on campus!

Wed 1st May

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 20th March 6pm - 1st May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Essex Student Journal Conference: noon - 2pm; The Hex; Join the Essex Student Journal community to celebrate the hard work of our authors, reviewers, and editors at the ESJ Conference 2024.

SU Eat & Meet: noon - 2pm; The Atrium; Did somebody say free hot food? Served by your Student Leaders

Wine Wednesdays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; Why get your wine fix anywhere else!

Board Game Night: 6pm - 11pm; 5.300A + 5.300B; A place where you can play board games and meet people.

SU Makes - Jewellery: 7pm - 8:30pm; SU Lounge; Need that extra BLING for your outfit? Come along to our DIY Jewellery Making event!

Just Play Boxercise: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Studio J (Gateway Building); Join us for Wednesday evening Boxercise w/ East 15 student instructor Kyle!

Pre-FED: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; The biggest Pre-Drinks to the biggest night of the week!

Thu 2nd May

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

6th Loughton SU Council: 1:15pm - 2pm; Microsoft Teams; 13:15 | Come and watch the monthly meeting in which our student representatives and elected officials discuss the policies that regard Loughton campus.

Just Play Badminton: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Belle Vue Church Sports Hall; Come and try Badminton with us at Belle Vue Church sports hall, all equipment will be provided!

Just Play Basketball: 2nd May 8:45pm - 3rd May 9:45pm; Belle Vue Church Sports Hall

Fri 3rd May

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Fizz Fridays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; It's Friday, so lets get some Fizz in you!

Just Play Rock Climbing: 7pm - 8pm; Come and try Rock Climbing at Southend's premier bouldering wall!

Just Play Football: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Join us every week at Goals Southend for a kickabout on their 7-a-side pitch!

Campus Karaoke: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; The place to be on a Friday night!

Sat 4th May

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

VOLUNTEER AT ESSEX GOT TALENT 2024!: 6pm - 10:30pm; Ivor Crewe Hall; Essex's biggest Talent Show is Back and Better than Ever! Volunteer on the day to help us deliver it 🥳

Essex Got Talent: 7pm - 10pm; Ivor Crewe; Essex's biggest Talent Show is Back and Better than Ever!

Essex Blades Dance Club Showcase: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Lakeside Theatre; Dance club showcase for all members

Saturday Society Take Over!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Does your society want to throw their own event on a Saturday night in the SU Bar? Then now's your chance!

FIESTA DE FUEGO: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; We want to add some spice to your Saturdays and what better was to kill off your Saturday night to some sweet sounds of Latin and all the above.

Sun 5th May

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Essex Blades Dance Club Showcase: 5pm - 7pm; Lakeside Theatre; Dance club showcase for all members

Rollover Quiz: 9pm - 11pm; SU Bar; Your chance to win big!

Bank Holiday Pound Party: 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero; -THE ULTIMATE CHEAP ESSEX NIGHT IS BACK- No excuse to use the bank as an option to not have fun. What a better way to hit off the bank holiday weekend with not a worry in the world and get lost on a dancefloor and letting the music take over

Mon 6th May

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Milk It!: 9pm - 2am; SU Bar; The cheesiest night on campus!

Tue 7th May

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

Jackbox: 1pm - 4pm; TC.2.14 + 2.15; Join us for some Jackbox games :D

Pathways Mixer: 4:30pm - 6:30pm; The Atrium; An opportunity for students from Pathways to meet with students from departments across the university as they progress from their foundation year into the first year of their degree!

Professorial Inaugural Lectures: 7pm - 9:30pm; Firstsite; Join us in May at Firstsite, Colchester for our penultimate Professorial Inaugural Lectures for this academic year

VOLUNTEERING AWARDS 2024 - VTEAM & REBEL: 7pm - 10pm; Ivor Crewe; Join us for a celebration of the incredible achievements of our VTeam and Rebel students.

Just Play Gymnastics: 7:30pm - 10:30pm; Every week we’re offering you the chance to attend a Gymnastics class with the Gymnastics team behind top sporting Olympians!

Wed 8th May

Public Speaking Regular Sessions: 27th March 6pm - 8th May 8pm; LTB 5; Public Speaking Regular Sessions

SU Eat & Meet: noon - 2pm; The Atrium; Did somebody say free hot food? Served by your Student Leaders

Wine Wednesdays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; Why get your wine fix anywhere else!

Board Game Night: 6pm - 11pm; 5.300A + 5.300B; A place where you can play board games and meet people.

Sports Awards: 6pm - 9pm; Ivor Crewe; Join us for an evening of celebrations looking back at the achievements of the Essex Blades during 2023-24 Academic Year.

Bangers Bingo: 7pm - 8:30pm; SU Lounge; An all singing, all dancing, musical bingo EXTRAVAGANZA!

Just Play Boxercise: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Studio J (Gateway Building); Join us for Wednesday evening Boxercise w/ East 15 student instructor Kyle!

Pre-FED: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; The biggest Pre-Drinks to the biggest night of the week!

Thu 9th May

Just Play Badminton: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Belle Vue Church Sports Hall; Come and try Badminton with us at Belle Vue Church sports hall, all equipment will be provided!

Just Play Basketball: 9th May 8:45pm - 10th May 9:45pm; Belle Vue Church Sports Hall

Fri 10th May

Fizz Fridays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; It's Friday, so lets get some Fizz in you!

Just Play Rock Climbing: 7pm - 8pm; Come and try Rock Climbing at Southend's premier bouldering wall!

Just Play Football: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Join us every week at Goals Southend for a kickabout on their 7-a-side pitch!

Campus Karaoke: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; The place to be on a Friday night!

Sat 11th May

Eurovision!: 11th May midnight - 12th May midnight; SU Bar

Saturday Society Take Over!: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Does your society want to throw their own event on a Saturday night in the SU Bar? Then now's your chance!

Sun 12th May

Rollover Quiz: 9pm - 11pm; SU Bar; Your chance to win big!

Mon 13th May

Just Play Swimming: 8:45pm - 9:45pm; Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre; Join us for a weekday evening Swim at Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre at Garons Park.

Milk It!: 9pm - 2am; SU Bar; The cheesiest night on campus!

Tue 14th May

VTEAM CAFE: 11am - 3pm; The Atrium; A day full of microvolunteering activities students can dive in while enjoying free tea, coffee and biscuits in The Atrium!

Arts and Crafts: 1pm - 4pm; CTC.2.01; Bring along your own craft project or see what we have to offer :D

SU Makes - Vase Painting: 7pm - 8:30pm; SU Lounge; Get creative in the SU Lounge

Just Play Gymnastics: 7:30pm - 10:30pm; Every week we’re offering you the chance to attend a Gymnastics class with the Gymnastics team behind top sporting Olympians!

Wed 15th May

Wine Wednesdays!: noon - 11pm; Top Bar; Why get your wine fix anywhere else!

SU Eat & Meet: 5pm - 7pm; The Atrium; Did somebody say free hot food? Served by your Student Leaders

Board Game Night: 6pm - 11pm; 5.300A + 5.300B; A place where you can play board games and meet people.

Just Play Boxercise: 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Studio J (Gateway Building); Join us for Wednesday evening Boxercise w/ East 15 student instructor Kyle!

Pre-FED: 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; The biggest Pre-Drinks to the biggest night of the week!

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