One World Essex

Tuesday 10 March 2026

6:30pm - 9pm

SU Lounge

🌍One World Essex🌍

 

Get ready to travel the world without leaving campus ✈️🌎

One World Essex is a vibrant cultural celebration hosted by the Students’ Union — and this year’s event is proudly being hosted by VP Southend Rebecca and SU President Alex — bringing our amazing international community together through food, music, fashion and shared traditions from across the globe.

This event is all about celebrating diversity, embracing different cultures, and creating a welcoming space where everyone can connect, learn something new, and have fun.

Event Details
📍 Location: SU Lounge
Time: The event starts prompty at 6:30 sharp!!
🎟  Cost: This is a ticketed event! Tickets are just £1, which will include an international meal and drinks for everyone to enjoy. No ticket No Entry!
👗 Dress Code: Wear traditional clothing or bring a cultural item to showcase and celebrate your heritage

 

What to expect:

🍴 Food & Refreshments

We’ll be serving delicious cultural food from:

  • Dub Kitchen

  • Namaste Village

For the full menu and allergens scroll down!

Plus, there’ll be a variety of international snacks and drinks to try throughout the event.

🎶 What’s Happening?
✨ An international music playlist curated by Anini (Colchester International SCO)
🎲 Interactive games like Musical Statues featuring global hits
📸 An international-themed photo backdrop with world flags and fun props
👗 Cultural Showcase - Wear traditional clothing or bring a cultural item to showcase and celebrate your heritage
 
✈️ Passport to the World

When you arrive, you’ll receive your very own paper “passport.”

As you explore different activity stations (food, photo backdrop, cultural displays), you’ll collect stamps or stickers along the way. Complete your passport to enter a small prize draw to receive an extra international snack package 👀🍬

Come along, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate the cultures that make our community so special. 🌎✨

 

Full Menu


Punjabi Samosa 
Ingredients: Potato, green peas, ginger, green chilli, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, garam masala, turmeric, red chilli powder, dry mango powder, fresh coriander, plain flour (GLUTEN), carom seeds, vegetable oil, salt.

Plain Basmati Rice 
Ingredients: Basmati rice, water, salt 

Chicken Butter Masala
Ingredients:
Plant-based chicken (SOYA, GLUTEN), onion, tomato purée, cashew paste (NUTS), ginger-garlic, vegan butter, vegetable oil, coconut or plant-based cream, garam masala, Kashmiri red chilli, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, dried fenugreek (kasuri methi), sugar, salt, fresh coriander.

Chole / Chana Masala 
Ingredients:
Chickpeas, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic, green chilli, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala, chana masala spice mix, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, vegetable oil, salt, fresh coriander.
Tamarind sauce
Ingredients: Tamarind, Dates, Sugar

Jerk Chicken
Ingredients: Chicken (thighs), spring onion, thyme, scotch bonnet, allspice, brown sugar, lime juice, salt, black pepper, ginger, garlic powder, jerk bbq sauce, paprika.

Ital Vegetable Curry
Ingredients:
Potatoes, carrots, sweet potato, yam, onion, garlic, thyme, ginger, curry powder, scotch 
bonnet, vegetable stock, salt, vegetable oil, sugar, parsley, ground CELARY, turmeric.

Coleslaw
Ingredients: White cabbage, carrot, red pepper, spring onion, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, lime juice, curry powder, BBQ sauce, salt, black pepper
Allergens:, Soya, Mustard, Wheat, Barley, Milk, Egg

Rice and Peas
Ingredients: Long grain rice, kidney beans
 

Event capacity 40

Entry is on a first come first served basis

 

FAQs

Q: Do I need to arrive at the beginning?

A: In order to participate please make sure you arrive at the start as the event will begin promplty

Q: Do I have to stay until the end?

A: It would be best to stay the whole time to get to take part in the full activity

Q: Do I need to bring money?

A: Nope! Once you've bought a ticket, everything will be included

Q: Will there be alcohol?

A: No, there will be refreshments at the event but no alcohol is permitted

Q: Can I come by myself?

A: Absolutely! Events are a great place to meet new people, lots of students come alone and meet people

Q: When is the last entry?

A: 6:30PM, the event will start with or without you!

Q: How do I find the location?

A: This event is taking place in SU Lounge, more information on how to find the venue can be found below!

Q: Is the venue accessible?

A: Yes, there is step free access to this venue

 

If you have any further questions about this event please don't hesitate to email susouthend@essex.ac.uk

The SU Lounge is located on the same street as the Gateway Building ( Elmer Approach) as if you were headed to the High street:

To access the SU lounge you will need to scan your student card 

Here is a link for google maps to the location :

SU Lounge Google Maps Link 

TICKETS:

Tickets

£1.00 (One World Essex)

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HEADS UP: PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING IN PROGRESS

Please be aware that photography and/or filming is taking place at this event/location for promotional purposes. The photographs and recordings may be used by the Students’ Union or University of Essex for promotional purposes, for example on social media platforms, websites, mobile applications, emails, digital media, or printed materials. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed please speak to our photographer or videographer or the SU event organiser.