The Official Freshers Fortnight events, HUGE daytime events, mixers and more! All perfect for finding friends and helping you settle into university life.

What's On at SU Welcome 25

SUB ZERO IS BACK 🎉 Tickets drop right here from 2 September

Two weeks of events from campus tours, fun activities and opportunities to meet new friends, as well as incredible parties, great DJs, and nights outs.

It's all designed to help you settle into University life and make your start at Essex unforgettable 🌟🎉

Looking for nighttime events? Keep scrolling down.

What type of student are you?

the big ones

These are event where you're guaranteed to meet people, have fun and maybe win some prizes...

You can come as a team, or solo and we'll group you with others 😊

 

THE GREAT TABLE TOP ESCAPE

TUES 30 SEP | 15:00, 16:30 & 18:00
SUB ZERO

A thrilling, fast-paced escape room experience like no other! Gather your team of up to 8 people and prepare to be locked into a unique challenge box filled with puzzles, clues, and brainteasers. /p>

Choose a session and book your FREE ticket from 2 September.

 

MINI GOLF

WED 1 OCT | 11:00-17:00
NORTH TOWERS

Get your putters at the ready for the SU Open, the best Minigolf course this side of Hythe Tescos

Grab your team or come alone meet other people. Loads of fun prizes are up for grabs, so join in the fun and get putting!

 

BINGLOW

THURS 2 OCT | 16:00 & 17:30
SUB ZERO

Get ready to enter a world of neon magic as we transform Sub Zero’s dance floor into an immersive UV bingo hall!

Choose a session and book your FREE ticket from 2 September.

 

SU FRESHERS FAIR

FRI 3 OCT | 12:00-16:00
SQUARES 2-5

Your one-stop destination to discover all the exciting opportunities available to you whilst here at Essex!

This is THE chance to find your sport, hobby, community and discover information on useful services. And of course, grab some awesome freebies!

There is no specific entry point or need to sign up, just turn up and explore.

su tours of campus

Feeling lost? A bit overwhelmed? Wondering where to get the best coffee? Don't worry, everyone is feeling the same.

Join an SU Tour where you'll be shown key locations on campus. Most tours are general, but some are aimed at certain groups or areas... browse through below!

meet people at socials

What's a social? A place to meet people from your culture or community. These events are chilled vibes. We'll get some games out if you fancy that, or just grab a drink and get chatting.

crafting with su makes

Your chance to get creative - drop in whenever you're ready.

No materials, tools, or experience necessary – come along and make something meaningful, make friends, make a mess, and maybe even learn a new skill!

sports sessions

A mix of club try-outs and come & try sessions. Your chance to try a new sport, or flex your skills at one you already love.

Book your space from Tuesday 2 September.

university of essex events

Check out these key events hosted by the University.

the official freshers fortnight

Looking for a night event? Choose from 3 venues - SU Bar, Top Bar or Sub Zero.

Welcome Home!
27th September 9pm - midnight
SU Bar
We've missed you! The heart of campus is back, better than ever!
Super Sport Sunday
28th September 4pm - 11pm
SU Bar
Sundays are for sport, all in one place. âš½🏎🏏🏀🏈
UV Glow Moving In Party
28th September 11pm - 3am
Subzero
Experience the hottest moving in UV party in Colchester! Sold out 5 years running!
PGR Social
29th September 5pm - 7pm
Top Bar
Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.
Cocktail Masterclass!
29th September 6pm - 9pm
Top Bar
Mix, muddle, master!
Milk It Presents: Guilty Pleasures
29th September 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!
Traffic Light Party
29th September 11pm - 3am
Subzero
On your marks... Get set.... GO!
The Great Tabletop Escape
30th September 3pm - 7pm
Sub Zero
Think fast. Work together. Escape before time runs out.
Darts League
30th September 5pm - 9pm
Top Bar
Top Bar's Inaugural Darts League! All are welcome, with prizes each week!
Hoedown!
30th September 9pm - midnight
SU Bar
Yee-Haw!! Lets throwdown at your SU Hoedown!
Speed-Friending
1st October 7:30pm - 10pm
SU Bar
Settling in okay? Lets make you some friends for life.
Freshers FED
1st October 11pm - 3am
Sub Zero
Home of the Blades! #Backtheblades
SU BINGLOW!
2nd October 4pm - 6:30pm
Sub Zero
Bingo gets the ultimate glow up!
Quiz Night!
2nd October 7:30pm - 10pm
Top Bar
Fancy a chance to win cash prizes? With our rollover quiz, if you don't win the money rolls over! Up to £500 can be won
What A Drag!
2nd October 8:30pm - midnight
SU Bar
Shar Cooterie's back babes!
Latin Night
3rd October 9pm - 2am
SU Bar
Have you heard? Its back and bigger than ever.
NXT
3rd October 11pm - 3am
Sub Zero
Karaoke!
4th October 9pm - midnight
SU Bar
Sing it all, shout it out. Hold the mic, before it drops.
Freshers Underground Rave
4th October 11pm - 3am
Subzero
Freshers with a BANG 💥 2 rooms of absolute madness!
Super Sport Sunday
5th October 4pm - 11pm
SU Bar
Football, F1, Cricket, Basketball, NFL. All in one place. Our place.
Project Pound
5th October 11pm - 3am
Subzero
We are NOT playing...
Oktoberfest (Afternoon)
6th October noon - 3pm
Subzero
Oktoberfest session 1
Oktoberfest (Late)
6th October 4pm - 7pm
Subzero
Oktoberfest session 2
Cocktail Masterclass!
6th October 6pm - 8pm
Top Bar
Mix, muddle, master!
PGT Social
6th October 6pm - 8pm
Top Bar
Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.
Milk It Presents: Around The World
6th October 9pm - 2am
SU Bar
The party doesn't stop at midnight around here, we must be on a different time-zone.
Oktoberfest (Afternoon)
7th October noon - 3pm
Subzero
Oktoberfest session 3
Oktoberfest (Late)
7th October 4pm - 7pm
Subzero
Oktoberfest session 4
Darts League
7th October 5pm - 9pm
Top Bar
Top Bar's Inaugural Darts League! All are welcome, with prizes each week!
Pre-FED
8th October 1pm - 9th October midnight
SU Bar
From pitch-side to dance floor! Vibe to our Student DJs!
International Social
8th October 6pm - 8pm
Sub Zero
Come and meet some of the fellow students that belong to the same community as you!
Black & Red Blades Ball
8th October 11pm - 3am
Subzero
This only happens ONCE A YEAR!
Pizza U Special!
9th October noon - 9pm
SU Bar
Hungry? All partied out? Come and chill with a slice or two. Pizza U offering you up any 9" pizza for only £4!
Sip & Paint
9th October 4pm - 6pm
Sub Zero
A Black History Month Sip & Paint
Sip & Paint
9th October 7pm - 9pm
Sub Zero
An ABBA Themed Sip & Paint
Quiz Night!
9th October 7:30pm - 10pm
Top Bar
Fancy a chance to win cash prizes? With our rollover quiz, if you don't win the money rolls over! Up to £500 can be won
Artificial Monkeys Live
10th October 7pm - 1am
Sub Zero
THE ULTIMATE ARCTIC MONKEY'S EXPERIENCE!
Music Bingo!
10th October 7:30pm - midnight
SU Bar
Where the beat meets the bingo sheet
Karaoke!
11th October 9pm - midnight
SU Bar
Sing it all, shout it out. Hold the mic, before it drops.
Sound Project
11th October 11pm - 3am
Sub Zero