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Yalda Night of 2025, Sunday Iranians And Persian Speakers Society Yalda Night
21st December 7pm - 11pm
STEM 3.1
Shabe-e-Chelle is an ancient Persian celebration marking the longest night of the year.
Society Event | Cultural
University Events Essex Libraries Mobile Library
23rd December 3pm - 3:30pm
Valley Car Park
Your Library Services team have partnered with Essex Libraries to bring their mobile library onto campus!
Education
Medieval Reenactment Craft sessions
25th December 6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Catholic Christmas Gathering
25th December 9pm - 11:30pm
Faith Centre
Around for the Christmas holidays? Join the Catholic chaplaincy at the Faith Centre for some festive food and games.
Mixer | welcome mixer
Medieval Reenactment Medieval re-enactment combat training
27th December noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Society Event | Education | Cultural
University Events University of Essex Christmas Reception
29th December 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!
Medieval Reenactment Craft sessions
1st January 6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Medieval Reenactment Medieval re-enactment combat training
3rd January noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Essex SU Basketball Double Header
4th January 4pm - 8:30pm
ESSEX SPORTS ARENA
Kick off the New Year with the Rebels!🎊
Sport | Featured | Welcome
SU Events SU MAKES...Your Best Year Yet
6th January noon - 2pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 your Best Year Yet
SU Makes | Best Year Yet
SU Events SU Makes: Pages
7th January noon - 1:30pm
The Atrium
Come and spend some time with your SU Makes Journal
SU Makes
SU Events New Year Fire
7th January 4pm - 6pm
Firepits by the Lakes
Join us at the Lakes to Celebrate the New Year!
SU Events Hangout: Mugs and Coasters
8th January 2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and Hangout at our place!
Mixer | The Atrium | Hangout
Medieval Reenactment Craft sessions
8th January 6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Medieval Reenactment Medieval re-enactment combat training
10th January noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Society Event | Education | Cultural
SU Events Hangout : Board Games
10th January 2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and hangout at our place!
Mixer | The Atrium | Commuting & Local Students | Hangout
SU Events Welcome Tour
12th January noon - 1pm
Meet at SU Reception
Join a Student Leader for a Tour!
Welcome | tour
SU Events SU Makes... Your Best Year Yet
12th January 4pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet
SU Makes | Best Year Yet
Bookish Weekly society meeting
12th January 6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Society Event
Rugby Union (Men's) Men's Rugby Come and Try Session
12th January 7pm - 8:30pm
Rugby Pitches
Want to try out Rugby? This is your chance!
Sport
SU Bar Karaoke + Milk It
12th January 9pm - 2am
SU Bar
The cheesiest moosic night of campus!
SU Bar
Table Tennis Table Tennis Come and Try Sessions
13th January noon - 2pm
Sports Arena
Come try out Table Tennis!
Sport
University Events Essex Libraries Mobile Library
13th January 3pm - 3:30pm
Valley Car Park
Your Library Services team have partnered with Essex Libraries to bring their mobile library onto campus!
Education
SU Events Lohri - Fire by The Lakes
13th January 4pm - 6pm
By the lakes
Join us by the Lakes to celebrate Lohri!
Mixer | Featured | Cultural
Kickboxing Kickboxing Women's Only Come and Try Session
13th January 5pm - 6:30pm
Activity Studio 3
Come try out Kickboxing!
Sport
SU Events Vision Board Making
13th January 6pm - 8pm
The Atrium
Women's Community Event. Come and make 2026 Vision Boards!
Mixer | The Atrium | Welcome | welcome mixer | Wellbeing | Women's Community
Essex Blades Judo Come and Try Session
13th January 8pm - 10pm
Sports Hall
Step onto the mat and give Judo a try!
Sport | Welcome
SU Events SU Makes.... Easy Embroidery
14th January noon - 5pm
The Atrium
We promise it's easy!
Mixer | The Atrium | Welcome | SU Makes | Wellbeing | Commuting & Local Students
Essex Blades Netball Come and Try Session!
14th January 1pm - 3pm
Sports Arena
Fast, fun, and full of action – try Netball!
Sport | Welcome
Netball Netball Tryouts
14th January 1pm - 3pm
ESSEX SPORTS ARENA
Come and Tryout for Netball!
Sport
Essex Blades Women's Rugby Come and Try Session!
14th January 1:30pm - 3pm
Rugby Pitches - Grass Fields
Run, tackle, score – try Women’s Rugby!
Sport | Welcome
Essex Blades Squash Come and Try Session!
14th January 6pm - 8pm
Sports Arena Squash Courts
New to Squash? Come and give it a go!
Sport | Welcome
East15 SU Just Play Tap
14th January 6:15pm - 7:15pm
TBC
Tap classes specifically designed for East 15 students
Loughton
East15 SU Just Play Yoga
14th January 6:30pm - 7:30pm
TBC
Relax, Recharge, Realign
Loughton
SU Bar Pre - FED
14th January 9pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
The SU Bar warming you up for FED!
SU Bar
Sub Zero First FED
14th January 11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#backtheblades
Sub Zero
SU Events SU Market
15th January 10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
SU Events SU MAKES...Your Best Year Yet
15th January noon - 2pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet
SU Makes | Best Year Yet
SU Events Welcome Tour
15th January 4pm - 5pm
Meet at SU Reception
Join a student leader for a campus tour!
Welcome | tour
Essex SU Tribe Social - Celebrate the new year with us
15th January 5pm - 7pm
Time Out
Celebrate the New Year with us🍾🕺
Sport | Mixer | Featured
SU Events Anti-Social & Introverts Social Club
15th January 6pm - 8pm
The Atrium
A low-key hangout for low-key people
The Atrium | Anti-Social & Introverts Club
Medieval Reenactment Craft sessions
15th January 6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Society Event | Education | Cultural
University Events Scratch Night
15th January 6pm - 8pm
Lakeside Theatre
Join us for our monthly Scratch Night, at the Lakeside Theatre bar!
Cultural
Theatre Arts TAS Weekly Workshop
15th January 6:30pm - 8:30pm
5S.4.5
Society Event
Table Tennis Table Tennis Come and Try Session
15th January 8pm - 10pm
Sports Arena
Come try out Table Tennis!
Sport
SU Events SU Makes : Pages
16th January 4:30pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Come and spend some time with your SU Makes Journal
SU Makes
Rugby Union (Men's) Men's Rugby Come and Try Session
16th January 7pm - 8:30pm
Rugby Pitches
Want to try out Rugby? This is your chance!
Sport
Essex Blades Fencing Come and Try Session!
16th January 8pm - 10pm
Sports Hall
En garde! Try Fencing and test your reflexes!
Sport | Welcome
Water Polo Water Polo Come and Try
16th January 8:30pm - 10pm
Leisure World
Sport
Medieval Reenactment Medieval re-enactment combat training
17th January noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Ubuntu Boogie Buffet – Hosted by Ubuntu x Indonesian x Travel x Fashion Society
17th January 6pm - 11:30pm
The Intbetween
Boogie Buffet is here! This multicultural cookout brings together food, fashion, and feel-good vibes all under one roof.
The In-between | Society Event | Mixer | Featured | Cultural | Charity Events | Postgraduate | welcome mixer | Wellbeing | Commuting & Local Students | Hangout
SU Bar Super Sports Sunday
18th January 4pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable. Our place is your place.
SU Bar
SU Events Hangout: Puzzles
19th January 2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and Hang at our place!
Mixer | The Atrium | Commuting & Local Students | Hangout
Bookish Weekly society meeting
19th January 6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Society Event
SU Bar Karaoke + Milk It
19th January 9pm - 2am
SU Bar
The cheesiest moosic night of campus!
SU Bar
SU Events SU Makes.... St Brigid's Crosses
20th January noon - 5pm
The Atrium
Make a traditional charm!
Mixer | The Atrium | Welcome | SU Makes | Wellbeing | Commuting & Local Students
East15 SU Just Play Stage Combat
20th January 6pm - 9pm
TBC
Learn. Move. Fight (safely).
Loughton
Kickboxing Kickboxing Come and Try Session
20th January 6:30pm - 8pm
Activity Studio 3
Come try out Kickboxing!
Sport
SU Events PGR January Welcome Social
20th January 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Atrium
Come and meet fellow PGR Students!
Mixer | The Atrium | Welcome | welcome mixer | Wellbeing | Commuting & Local Students
Essex Blades Judo Come and Try Session!
20th January 8pm - 10pm
Sports Hall
Step onto the mat and give Judo a try!
Sport | Welcome
Student Reps Introductory Rep Training in person
21st January noon - 1pm
NTC 1.03
Learn the skills required to be an effective Student Rep! The training covers how to gather and present feedback and how Student Voice Groups work. Note: This training is mandatory for anyone wishing to be a student rep.
Education
East15 SU Just Play Tap
21st January 6:15pm - 7:15pm
TBC
Tap classes specifically designed for East 15 students
Loughton
East15 SU Just Play Yoga
21st January 6:30pm - 7:30pm
TBC
Relax, Recharge, Realign
Loughton
SU Bar Pre - FED
21st January 9pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
The SU Bar warming you up for FED!
SU Bar
Sub Zero FED
21st January 11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#backtheblades
Sub Zero
SU Events SU Market
22nd January 10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
SU Events SU Makes: Pages
22nd January 4:30pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Come and spend some time with your SU Makes Journal
SU Makes
Medieval Reenactment Craft sessions
22nd January 6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Society Event | Education | Cultural
SU Events SU Reads
22nd January 6pm - 8pm
The Atrium
Welcome to SU Reads - your low-commitment book club.
The Atrium | SU Reads
Theatre Arts TAS Weekly Workshop
22nd January 6:30pm - 8:30pm
5S.4.5
Society Event
SU Events SU Opportunities Fair
23rd January noon - 4pm
Sub Zero, The Atrium & The In-between
Find out more about joining Societies, Volunteering Projects, Sports Clubs....
Sub Zero | Sport | The In-between | SU Bar | Society Event | Vteam Volunteering | The Atrium | Featured | Welcome | Cultural
University Events Two Come Home
23rd January 7pm - 9pm
Lakeside Theatre
Run time: 90 minutes plus interval
Education
Essex Blades Fencing Come and Try Session!
23rd January 8pm - 10pm
Sports Hall
En garde! Try Fencing and test your reflexes!
Sport | Welcome
Medieval Reenactment Medieval re-enactment combat training
24th January noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Society Event | Education | Cultural
SU Bar Super Sports Sunday
25th January 4pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable. Our place is your place.
SU Bar
Bookish Weekly society meeting
26th January 6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Society Event
SU Bar Karaoke + Milk It
26th January 9pm - 2am
SU Bar
The cheesiest moosic night of campus!
SU Bar
SU Events Hangout : Shrinky Charms
27th January 2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and hang at our place!
Mixer | The Atrium | Commuting & Local Students | Hangout
East15 SU Faith Group
27th January 7pm - 9pm
TBC
Learn and share around the topic and idea God
Mixer | Education | Cultural
Essex Blades Judo Come and Try Session!
27th January 8pm - 10pm
Sports Hall
Step onto the mat and give Judo a try!
Sport | Welcome
East15 SU Just Play Tap
28th January 6:15pm - 7:15pm
TBC
Tap classes specifically designed for East 15 students
Loughton
East15 SU Just Play Yoga
28th January 6:30pm - 7:30pm
TBC
Relax, Recharge, Realign
Loughton
SU Bar Pre - FED
28th January 9pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
The SU Bar warming you up for FED!
SU Bar
Sub Zero FED
28th January 11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#backtheblades
Sub Zero
SU Events SU Market
29th January 10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
SU Events SU Makes...Your Best Year Yet
29th January noon - 5pm
The Atrium
Check in with your BYY book & community!
SU Makes | Best Year Yet
SU Events SU Makes: Journals
29th January noon - 5pm
The Atrium
Start or continue your own journal
The Atrium | Featured | SU Makes
Medieval Reenactment Craft sessions
29th January 6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Theatre Arts TAS Weekly Workshop
29th January 6:30pm - 8:30pm
5S.4.5
Society Event
Student Reps Introductory Rep Training - Online
30th January 1pm - 2pm
Online
Learn the skills required to be an effective Student Rep! The training covers how to gather and present feedback and how Student Voice Groups work. Note: This training is mandatory for anyone wishing to be a student rep.
Education | Postgraduate
Medieval Reenactment Medieval re-enactment combat training
31st January noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Essex SU Nations Unite: Volleyball Double-Header
1st February 1pm - 7pm
ESSEX SPORTS ARENA
Nations Unite: Volleyball Double-Header 🌍
Sport | Featured
SU Bar Super Sports Sunday
1st February 4pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable. Our place is your place.
SU Bar
Bookish Weekly society meeting
2nd February 6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Society Event
SU Bar Karaoke + Milk It
2nd February 9pm - 2am
SU Bar
The cheesiest moosic night of campus!
SU Bar
University Events Essex Libraries Mobile Library
3rd February 3pm - 3:30pm
Valley Car Park
Your Library Services team have partnered with Essex Libraries to bring their mobile library onto campus!
Education
SU Events SU Makes : Pages
3rd February 4:30pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Come and spend some time with your SU Makes Journal
SU Makes
SU Events SU MAKES...Your Best Year Yet
3rd February 4:30pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet
SU Makes | Best Year Yet
SU Council - Colchester 3rd SU Council
3rd February 6:30pm - 8:30pm
TBA
SU Council - Loughton 3rd SU Council
3rd February 6:30pm - 8:30pm
TBD
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.
East15 SU Just Play Tap
4th February 6:15pm - 7:15pm
TBC
Tap classes specifically designed for East 15 students
Loughton
East15 SU Just Play Yoga
4th February 6:30pm - 7:30pm
TBC
Relax, Recharge, Realign
Loughton
SU Bar Pre - FED
4th February 9pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
The SU Bar warming you up for FED!
SU Bar
Sub Zero FED
4th February 11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#backtheblades
Sub Zero
SU Events SU Market
5th February 10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
Medieval Reenactment Craft sessions
5th February 6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Theatre Arts TAS Weekly Workshop
5th February 6:30pm - 8:30pm
5S.4.5
Society Event
University Events National Theatre Live: Hamlet
5th February 7pm - 9pm
Lakeside Theatre
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Education
Medieval Reenactment Medieval re-enactment combat training
7th February noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Society Event | Education | Cultural
SU Events Hangout : Reads
7th February 2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and hangout at our place!
Mixer | The Atrium | Commuting & Local Students | SU Reads | Hangout
SU Bar Super Sports Sunday
8th February 4pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable. Our place is your place.
SU Bar
Bookish Weekly society meeting
9th February 6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Society Event
SU Bar Karaoke + Milk It
9th February 9pm - 2am
SU Bar
The cheesiest moosic night of campus!
SU Bar
SU Events Hangout - Board Games
10th February 2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and hang at our place!
Mixer | The Atrium | Commuting & Local Students | Hangout
SU Events Anti-Social & Introverts Social Club
10th February 6pm - 8pm
The Atrium
A low-key hangout for low-key people
The Atrium | Anti-Social & Introverts Club
University Events Scratch Night
11th February 6pm - 8pm
Lakeside Theatre
Join us for our monthly Scratch Night, at the Lakeside Theatre bar!
Cultural
East15 SU Just Play Tap
11th February 6:15pm - 7:15pm
TBC
Tap classes specifically designed for East 15 students
Loughton
East15 SU Just Play Yoga
11th February 6:30pm - 7:30pm
TBC
Relax, Recharge, Realign
Loughton
SU Bar Pre - FED
11th February 9pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
The SU Bar warming you up for FED!
SU Bar
Sub Zero FED
11th February 11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#backtheblades
Sub Zero
SU Events SU Market
12th February 10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
Medieval Reenactment Craft sessions
12th February 6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Theatre Arts TAS Weekly Workshop
12th February 6:30pm - 8:30pm
5S.4.5
Society Event
Student Reps Introductory Rep Training - Online
13th February noon - 1pm
Online
Learn the skills required to be an effective Student Rep! The training covers how to gather and present feedback and how Student Voice Groups work. Note: This training is mandatory for anyone wishing to be a student rep.
Education
SU Events SU Makes : Pages
13th February 4:30pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Come and spend some time with your SU Makes Journals
The Atrium | SU Makes
SU Events SU MAKES...Your Best Year Yet
13th February 4:30pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Check in with your BYY book & community!
The Atrium | SU Makes | Best Year Yet
Medieval Reenactment Medieval re-enactment combat training
14th February noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Society Event | Education | Cultural
SU Bar Super Sports Sunday
15th February 4pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable. Our place is your place.
SU Bar
Bookish Weekly society meeting
16th February 6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Society Event
SU Bar Karaoke + Milk It
16th February 9pm - 2am
SU Bar
The cheesiest moosic night of campus!
SU Bar
SU Events SU Makes : Pages
18th February 4:30pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Come and Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal
The Atrium | SU Makes
SU Events SU MAKES...Your Best Year Yet
18th February 4:30pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Check in with your BYY book & community!
The Atrium | SU Makes | Best Year Yet
East15 SU Just Play Tap
18th February 6:15pm - 7:15pm
TBC
Tap classes specifically designed for East 15 students
Loughton
East15 SU Just Play Yoga
18th February 6:30pm - 7:30pm
TBC
Relax, Recharge, Realign
Loughton
SU Bar Pre - FED
18th February 9pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
The SU Bar warming you up for FED!
SU Bar
Sub Zero FED
18th February 11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#backtheblades
Sub Zero
SU Events SU Market
19th February 10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
Education Team - Essex SU What are my Postgraduate study options?
19th February 4pm - 6pm
The Atrium
Come along to find out more about Postgraduate study here at Essex
Education | The Atrium | Postgraduate
Medieval Reenactment Craft sessions
19th February 6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Theatre Arts TAS Weekly Workshop
19th February 6:30pm - 8:30pm
5S.4.5
Society Event
SU Events Hangout : Crosswords
20th February 2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and Hang at our place!
Mixer | Commuting & Local Students | Hangout
Medieval Reenactment Medieval re-enactment combat training
21st February noon - 4pm
we meet behind the tennis courts
Pick up shield and spear and become levy. It fun
Society Event | Education | Cultural
SU Bar Super Sports Sunday
22nd February 4pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable. Our place is your place.
SU Bar
SU Events SU Reads
23rd February 6pm - 8pm
The Atrium
Welcome to SU Reads - your low-commitment book club.
The Atrium | SU Reads
Bookish Weekly society meeting
23rd February 6pm - 8pm
Join Bookish Society for our weekly socials!
Society Event
SU Bar Karaoke + Milk It
23rd February 9pm - 2am
SU Bar
The cheesiest moosic night of campus!
SU Bar
University Events Essex Libraries Mobile Library
24th February 3pm - 3:30pm
Valley Car Park
Your Library Services team have partnered with Essex Libraries to bring their mobile library onto campus!
Education
University Events Pseudonym
24th February 7pm - 8:30pm
Lakeside Theatre
Written, produced and performed by Deanna Strasse Tech by Sharmilla Peake
Cultural
SU Events SU MAKES...Your Best Year Yet
25th February noon - 5pm
The Atrium
Check in with your BYY book & community!
The Atrium | SU Makes | Best Year Yet
SU Events SU Makes: Journals
25th February noon - 5pm
The Atrium
Start or continue your own journal
The Atrium | Featured | SU Makes
SU Events Hangout - Melty Beads
25th February 2pm - 5pm
The Atrium
Come and hang at our place!
Mixer | The Atrium | Commuting & Local Students | Hangout
East15 SU Just Play Tap
25th February 6:15pm - 7:15pm
TBC
Tap classes specifically designed for East 15 students
Loughton
East15 SU Just Play Yoga
25th February 6:30pm - 7:30pm
TBC
Relax, Recharge, Realign
Loughton
University Events Pseudonym
25th February 7pm - 8:30pm
Lakeside Theatre
Written, produced and performed by Deanna Strasse Tech by Sharmilla Peake
Cultural
SU Bar Pre - FED
25th February 9pm - 11:59pm
SU Bar
The SU Bar warming you up for FED!
SU Bar
Sub Zero FED
25th February 11:59pm - 4am
Subzero
#backtheblades
Sub Zero
SU Events SU Market
26th February 10am - 4pm
Square 3
A market full of goodies, all in one place.
Medieval Reenactment Craft sessions
26th February 6pm - 9pm
CTC3.02
Making medieval clothes and stuff.
Society Event | Education | Cultural
Theatre Arts TAS Weekly Workshop
26th February 6:30pm - 8:30pm
5S.4.5
Society Event