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Forthcoming Events

Sat 27th September

SU Welcome Tour: 11am - 11:30am; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a Student Leader for a Welcome campus tour!

SU Welcome Tour - School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering: noon - 12:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces for the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

SU Welcome Tour - Statistics, Mathematics and Actuarial Science: 1pm - 1:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a campus tour for Statistics, Mathematics and Actuarial Science.

SU Welcome Tour - Department of Sociology: 1:30pm - 2pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces for the Department of Sociology.

SU Makes: Mugs: 2pm - 5pm; Atrium; Come and paint your own mug!

SU Welcome Tour - School of Life Sciences: 2pm - 2:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces for the School of Life Sciences

SU Welcome Tour - Essex Pathways: 3pm - 3:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a campus tour for Essex Pathways.

SU Welcome Tour - Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies: 3:30pm - 4pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all the key areas for the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies

SU Welcome Tour - Department of Psychology: 4pm - 4:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a campus tour of all the key areas for the Department of Psychology

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

Sun 28th September

SU Welcome Tour: Department of Economics: 10am - 10:30am; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces for the Department of Economics

SU Makes: Mugs: 11am - 3pm; Atrium; Come and paint your own mug!

SU Welcome Tour: Literature, Film and Theatre Studies: 11am - 11:30am; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces for Literature, Film and Theatre Studies

SU Welcome Tour - Law and Human Rights: noon - 12:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces for Law and Human Rights

SU Welcome Tour - Edge Hotel School: 1pm - 1:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces for the Edge Hotel School

SU Welcome Tour - Department of Language & Linguistics: 1:30pm - 2pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all the key areas for the Department of Language & Linguistics

SU Welcome Tour - Department of Government: 3pm - 3:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a campus tour to see all the key study spaces for The Department of Government

SU Welcome Tour - Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies: 3:30pm - 4pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces for Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies

SU Welcome Tour - School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences: 4pm - 4:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces for the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences

Games Night - Board Games: 5pm - 8pm; The Atrium; Roll the dice, make friends at board game night!

Mon 29th September

SU Welcome Tour: 10am - 10:30am; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

SU Makes: Clay Creations: 11am - 4pm; The Atrium; Say yes to mess!

SU Welcome Tour - Study rooms and spaces: 11am - 11:30am; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join your SU for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces

Welcome Day: 11am - 3pm; Corbett Theatre Cafe Bar; Come along to your Welcome Day to learn more about the opportunities available to you as an East 15 student!

SU Welcome Tour: School of Health and Social Care: noon - 12:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces for the School of Health and Social Care

SU Welcome Tour: International: 2pm - 2:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

SU Welcome Tour: 3pm - 3:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

SU Welcome Tour - Study rooms and spaces: 4pm - 4:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join your SU for a campus tour to see all of the key study rooms and spaces

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

Cocktail Masterclass!: 6pm - 9pm; Top Bar; Come and see what our team does, featuring a free cocktail taste test and a chance to compete in a cocktail challenge!

Quiz Night: 7pm - 9pm; Corbett Theatre Cafe; Pub quiz night! Prosecco for the winning team!

Women's Social: 7pm - 9pm; The Atrium; Join us for the first Women's Network event of the year.

Milk It Presents: Guilty Pleasures: 9pm - 2am; SU Bar; There are no blue Mondays around here! Kick start your term with us, and sing your heart out to all your guilty pleasure songs as suggested by students! Red, black, pink. Show your true colours!

Tue 30th September

SU Makes : Himmeli Suncatchers: 11am - 4pm; Atrium; Catch the Light: Create Your Own Suncatcher!

The Great Tabletop Escape: 3pm - 7pm; Sub Zero; Think fast. Work together. Escape before time runs out.

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

Black Community Social: 7pm - 9pm; Atrium; This is your chance to meet fellow students who may share similar experiences, cultural backgrounds, and interests, and build lasting friendships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.🤝💬

Wed 1st October

Mini Golf: 11am - 5pm; North Towers Grass; Get your putters at the ready for the SU Open!

SU Makes: Door Signs: 11am - 4pm; Atrium

Middle Eastern Social: 5pm - 7pm; In-Between; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Pirate Themed Night: 7pm - 9pm; Corbett Theatre Cafe; Pirate themed night, including games!

Thu 2nd October

SU Makes: Easy Embroidery: 11am - 4pm; The Atrium; We promise it’s easy!

SU BINGLOW!: 4pm - 6:30pm; Sub Zero; Bingo gets the ultimate glow up!

Central Asian Social: 5pm - 7pm; The In-Between; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Mature Students Social: 5:30pm - 7:30pm; The Atrium; 5:30pm-7:30pm | Join your mature students community for a social

Sip and Paint: 7pm - 9pm; Corbett Theatre Cafe; Sip, paint, and have fun! Join us for a relaxed evening of creativity with drinks and step-by-step painting. No experience needed!

Fri 3rd October

SU Freshers Fair: noon - 4pm; Squares 2-5; 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.

Welcome Ball: 7pm - 10pm; Corbett Theatre Cafe; A night to remember—live tunes, festive drinks, and stylish celebration.

Wine and Cheese Evening: 7:30pm - 10pm; Faith Centre; Join us for a Wine and Cheese Evening in the Faith Centre with the Catholic Chaplaincy! Everyone is welcome, with non-alcoholic drinks also available. To get to Faith Centre go to Square 2, take entrance 2NE and follow the signs

Sat 4th October

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

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

Sun 5th October

Hangout: 11am - 5pm; Hang out at our place :)

BBQ and Welcome Mass: 12:30pm - 4pm; Join us for Mass at 12:30pm on Sunday in Room 5300, and for a BBQ afterwards at 1:15pm by the Lakes! All are welcome!

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

Mon 6th October

SU Makes: Collect & Paint Your Clay: 11am - 4pm; The Atrium; Decorate what you created last week :)

North American Social: 5pm - 7pm; The In-Between; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Cocktail Masterclass!: 6pm - 8pm; Top Bar; Come and see what our team does, featuring a free cocktail taste test and a chance to compete in a cocktail challenge!

PGT Social: 6pm - 8pm; Top Bar; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Tue 7th October

Historic Colchester Tour: 3pm - 5pm; Join us for a tour of Colchester. To come, meet at Square 2 at 2pm or at the bridge to Colchester Castle.

South Asian Social: 5pm - 7pm; The In-Between; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

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

Latin American Social: 7pm - 9pm; In-Between

Wed 8th October

International Social: 6pm - 8pm; Sub Zero; Come and meet some of the fellow students that belong to the same community as you!

Thu 9th October

Parents and Carers Social: noon - 2pm; Atrium

Sip & Paint: 4pm - 6pm; Sub Zero; A Black History Month Sip & Paint

Sip & Paint: 7pm - 9pm; Sub Zero; An ABBA Themed Sip & Paint

Fri 10th October

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

Sat 11th October

Cambridge Trip: 9am - 8pm; Join us on a trip to Cambridge!

Sun 12th October

Lunch and Icebreaker Games: 1pm - 5pm; Room 5300; Join us for Lunch and Icebreaker Games after Sunday Mass in Room 5300. All are welcome!

Tue 14th October

SU Makes: List Keepers: noon - 5pm; Atrium

Wed 15th October

SU Makes Social: 6pm - 8pm; Atrium; SU Makes Social: Create, Connect, and Unwind

Sat 18th October

Walsingham Pilgrimage: 8:30am - 8pm; Walsingham, Norfolk; We will be travelling to Walsingham in Norfolk for a pilgrimage in honour of Our Lady. Walsingham is England’s national shrine to Our Lady.With the opportunity for Mass, a visit to the village of Little Walsingham and travel to Holkham Beach!

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