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Forthcoming Events

Tue 29th September

Settling In: 9:30am - 3:30pm; STEM 3.1; Get settled in before term starts

Early Welcome Social: 5pm - 7pm; The Atrium; Early Welcome Social for our Pre-starts!

Thu 1st October

SU MAKES... Journals & Friendship bracelets: 11am - 2pm; The Atrium; Look back on September, look forward to October

Pub Quiz: 7pm - 9pm; SU Bar; Come and test your knowledge!

Sat 3rd October

SU Makes: Design a Mug & Coaster: 2pm - 5pm; The Atrium; Get the kettle on, it's time for a cuppa!

Chilled Night .... Board Games: 6pm - 8pm; The Atrium; Chill Night: Unwind, Connect, and Settle In.

Mon 5th October

SU Makes: Clay Creations: noon - 4pm; The Atrium; Say yes to mess!

The Kick Off: noon - 8pm; Square 3; The perfect place to start your university experience

Postgraduate Social: 5pm - 7pm; Top Bar; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

European Social: 7pm - 9pm; The Atrium; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Tue 6th October

Sip & Paint: Around the World: 2pm - 5pm; Sub Zero; Welcome Sip & Paint

Commuting Students Social: 4pm - 6pm; Greenhouse Cafe; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Mature, Parents and Carers Social: 5pm - 7pm; The Atrium; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you

Speed Friending: 6pm - 9pm; SU Bar; Settling in okay? Lets make you some friends for life.

Wed 7th October

SU Makes: Mini Mosaic Art: noon - 4pm; The Atrium; Piece together something pretty

Tabletop Escape: Relic Edition: 2:15pm - 8pm; Sub Zero; Think fast. Work together. Find the relic.

Black Students Social: 5pm - 8pm; The Atrium; Kicking off Black History Month

Thu 8th October

SU Makes: Easy Embroidery: noon - 4pm; The Atrium; We promise it’s easy!

SU BINGLOW!: 4pm - 6:45pm; Sub Zero; Bingo gets the ultimate glow up!

African Students Social: 5pm - 7pm; The Atrium; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

South American Students Social: 7pm - 9pm; STEM 3.1; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you

BOOZY BINGLOW!: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; Sub Zero; Bingo gets the ultimate glow up!

Fri 9th October

SU Freshers Fair: noon - 4pm; Squares 2-5 & Silberrad Plaza; With 250 stalls, this is THE opportunity to discover opportunities for your time at Essex!

LGBTQ+ Social: 5pm - 7pm; The Atrium; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Disabilities and Neurodivergent Students Social: 6pm - 8pm; LTB4; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Mon 12th October

SU Makes: Paint & Collect Your Clay Creation: noon - 4pm; The Atrium; Decorate last week's masterpiece!

SU Welcome Tour: noon - 1pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a Student Leader for a Welcome campus tour!

Middle Eastern Students Social: 7pm - 9pm; STEM 3.1; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

North American Social: 8pm - 10pm; Atrium; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Tue 13th October

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

Asian Social: 7pm - 9pm; STEM 3.1; Are you an Asian student eager to connect with peers who share your background and interests?

Wed 14th October

Trans Students Social: 5pm - 7pm; The Atrium; Come and Meet fellow students in the Trans Community!

Thu 15th October

SU Makes: Found Word Art Badges: noon - 4pm; The Atrium; Make a badge & collect your cutlery 🍴

International Social: 5pm - 8pm; Sub Zero; Come and meet some of the fellow students that belong to the same community as you!

Fri 16th October

Bulb Planting with VTeam!: 11am - 1pm; Meeting point will be confirmed once you have signed up.; Help us plant bulbs around campus!

Women's Social: 5pm - 7pm; The Atrium; Join us for the first Women's Network event of the year.

Tue 20th October

Social Sport: Gymnastics: 7:30pm - 9:05pm; Meet at SU Reception; Try it on us!

Thu 22nd October

SU MAKES...Your Best Year Yet: 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Check in with your BYY book!

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

Sat 24th October

Charity and Book Shop 'Crawl' in town: 11am - 3pm; Meet at SU Reception; Join us for a wholesome day of thrifting and book hunting — all for a great cause!

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