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!

SU Welcome Tour: 27th September 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: 27th September 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: 27th September 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: 27th September 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 Welcome Tour - School of Life Sciences: 27th September 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: 27th September 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: 27th September 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: 27th September 4pm - 4:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a campus tour of all the key areas for the Department of Psychology

SU Welcome Tour: Department of Economics: 28th September 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 Welcome Tour: Literature, Film and Theatre Studies: 28th September 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: 28th September 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: 28th September 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: 28th September 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: 28th September 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: 28th September 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: 28th September 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

SU Welcome Tour: 29th September 10am - 10:30am; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

SU Welcome Tour - Study rooms and spaces: 29th September 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

SU Welcome Tour: School of Health and Social Care: 29th September 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

Welcome Tour - Exchange Students: 29th September noon - 1pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join your fellow exchange students for a campus tour

SU Welcome Tour: International: 29th September 2pm - 2:30pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

SU Welcome Tour: 29th September 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: 29th September 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

Welcome Tour - Exchange Students: 30th September 1pm - 2pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join your fellow exchange students for a campus tour

Welcome Tour - Exchange Students: 2nd October 1pm - 2pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join your fellow exchange students for a campus tour

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.

PGR Social: 29th September 5pm - 7pm; Top Bar; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Women's Social: 29th September 7pm - 9pm; The Atrium; Join us for the first Women's Network event of the year.

Commuting & Local Students Social: 30th September 4pm - 6pm; The InBetween; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Black Community Social: 30th September 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.🤝💬

Middle Eastern Social: 1st October 5pm - 7pm; In-Between; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Central Asian Social: 2nd October 5pm - 7pm; The In-Between; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Mature Students Social: 2nd October 5:30pm - 7:30pm; The Atrium; 5:30pm-7:30pm | Join your mature students community for a social

LGBTQ+ Social: 3rd October 5pm - 7pm; The Atrium; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Wine and Cheese Evening: 3rd October 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

African Social: 4th October 5pm - 7pm; Atrium; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

BBQ and Welcome Mass: 5th October 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: 5th October 5pm - 7pm; The Atrium; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

North American Social: 6th October 5pm - 7pm; The In-Between; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

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

Historic Colchester Tour: 7th October 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: 7th October 5pm - 7pm; The In-Between; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

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

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

Parents and Carers Social: 9th October noon - 2pm; Atrium

Students with Disabilities Social: 10th October 5pm - 7pm; The Atrium; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Cambridge Trip: 11th October 9am - 8pm; Join us on a trip to Cambridge!

Lunch and Icebreaker Games: 12th October 1pm - 5pm; Room 5300; Join us for Lunch and Icebreaker Games after Sunday Mass in Room 5300. All are welcome!

Walsingham Pilgrimage: 18th October 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!

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!

SU Makes: Journals: 25th September 11am - 2pm; The Atrium; 11am-2pm | Start or continue your own journal

SU Makes: Mugs: 27th September 2pm - 5pm; Atrium; Come and paint your own mug!

SU Makes: Mugs: 28th September 11am - 3pm; Atrium; Come and paint your own mug!

SU Makes: Clay Creations: 29th September 11am - 4pm; The Atrium; Say yes to mess!

SU Makes : Himmeli Suncatchers: 30th September 11am - 4pm; Atrium; Catch the Light: Create Your Own Suncatcher!

SU Makes: Door Signs: 1st October 11am - 4pm; Atrium

SU Makes: Easy Embroidery: 2nd October 11am - 4pm; The Atrium; We promise it’s easy!

SU Makes: Collect & Paint Your Clay: 6th October 11am - 4pm; The Atrium; Decorate what you created last week :)

SU Makes Social: 15th October 6pm - 8pm; Atrium; SU Makes Social: Create, Connect, and Unwind

SU Makes: Journals: 27th November noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Start or continue your own journal

SU Makes: Journals: 11th December noon - 5pm; The Atrium; 12pm-5pm | Start or continue your own journal

SU Makes: Journals: 29th January noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Start or continue your own journal

SU Makes: Journals: 25th February noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Start or continue your own journal

SU Makes: Journals: 19th March noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Start or continue your own journal

SU Makes: Journals: 30th March 11am - 2pm; The Atrium; Start or continue your own journal

SU Makes: Journals: 30th April noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Start or continue your own journal

SU Makes: Journals: 1st June noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Start or continue your own journal

SU Makes: Journals: 24th June noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Start or continue your own journal

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.

Super Sport Sunday: 28th September 4pm - 11pm; SU Bar; Sundays are for sport, all in one place. ⚽🏎🏏🏀🏈

Men's Football Tryouts: 29th September 10:30am - 12:30pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Men's Football Club's Official Tryouts

Mens Football Tryouts: 29th September 1pm - 3pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Men's Football Club's Official Tryouts

Darts League: 30th September 5pm - 9pm; Top Bar; Top Bar's Inaugural Darts League! All are welcome, with prizes each week!

Men's Football Tryouts: 2nd October 10:30am - 12:30pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Men's Football Club's Official Tryouts

Mens Football Tryouts: 2nd October 1pm - 3pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Men's Football Club's Official Tryouts

Women's Volleyball Tryouts session: 3rd October 4pm - 6pm; Sports Arena; Essex Blades Volleyball Tryouts Session

Hockey Club Tryouts: 3rd October 6pm - 8pm; STP (Astro Pitch); Essex Blades Hockey Club Official Tryouts (Men's and Women's Teams)

Women's Rugby Come & Try Session: 3rd October 6pm - 7:30pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Women's Rugby Come & Try Sessions

Squash Come and Try Sessions: 3rd October 6:30pm - 9pm; Squash Courts (Sports Hall); Essex Blades Squash Clubs Come and Try Session

Rugby Come and Try Sessions: 3rd October 7pm - 8:30pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Men's Rugby Club Come and Try Session

Women's Futsal Tryouts: 3rd October 7pm - 8:30pm; Sports Arena; Essex Blades Futsal Come and Try Session

Dance Come and Try Sessions: 4th October noon - 2pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Dance Club Come and Try Session

Tennis Club Tryouts: 4th October noon - 4pm; Tennis Courts; Essex Blades Tennis Club's Official Tryouts (Men's and Women's Teams)

Baseball Team Tryouts: 4th October 2pm - 4pm; Baseball Diamond (Grass Fields); Essex Blades Baseball & Softball Club Official Tryouts

Tribe Takeover Fanzone: 4th October 2pm - 4pm; ESSEX SPORTS ARENA; Join us at Essex Sport Arena for the Rebels Fanzone!

Essex Rebels Basketball Fixture: 4th October 4pm - 6pm; Essex Sport Arena; Kick off the new term with the Essex Rebels

American Football Club Tryouts: 5th October 11am - 2pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades American Football Club Official Tryouts

Hockey Club Tryouts: 5th October 2pm - 4pm; STP (Astro Pitch); Essex Blades Hockey Club Official Tryouts (Men's and Women's Teams)

Softball Team Tryouts: 5th October 2pm - 4pm; Baseball Diamond (Grass Fields); Essex Blades Baseball & Softball Club Official Tryouts

Super Sport Sunday: 5th October 4pm - 11pm; SU Bar; Football, F1, Cricket, Basketball, NFL. All in one place. Our place.

Men's Football Tryouts: 6th October 10:30am - 12:30pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Men's Football Club's Official Tryouts

Badminton Club Tryouts: 6th October noon - 2pm; Sports Arena; Essex Blades Badminton Club Official Tryouts

Mens Football Tryouts: 6th October 1pm - 3pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Men's Football Club's Official Tryouts

Rugby Come and Try Sessions: 6th October 5:30pm - 7pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Men's Rugby Club Come and Try Session

Women's Rugby Come & Try Session: 6th October 5:30pm - 7pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Women's Rugby Come & Try Sessions

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 6th October 6pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Squash Come and Try Sessions: 6th October 6:30pm - 9pm; Squash Courts (Sports Hall); Essex Blades Squash Clubs Come and Try Session

Cheerleading Stunt Come and Try Sessions: 6th October 7pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Cheerleading Club Come and Try Session

Dodgeball Come and Try Session: 6th October 7pm - 8pm; Sprots Arena; Essex Blades Dodgeball Come and Try Session

Golf Come and Try Session: 6th October 7pm - 9pm; Lexden Woods Golf Club; Essex Blades Golf Come and Try Session

Netball Club Tryouts (BUCS Teams): 6th October 7pm - 8:30pm; Essex Sport Arena; Official Netball Tryouts for BUCS Teams.

Women's Basketball tryouts: 6th October 8pm - 10pm; Sports Arena; Essex Blades Women's Basketball Club Official Tryouts

Fencing Come and Try Session: 6th October 9pm - 10pm; Sports Arena; Essex Blades Fencing Come and Try Session

Badminton Club Tryouts: 7th October noon - 2pm; Sports Arena; Essex Blades Badminton Club Official Tryouts

Table Tennis Come and Try Session: 7th October noon - 2pm; Essex Sport Arena; Essex Blades Table Tennis Come and Try Session

Archery Come and Try Session: 7th October 1pm - 4pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre); Essex Blades Archery Come and Try Session

Men's Futsal Tryouts: 7th October 4pm - 5pm; Sports Arena; Essex Blades Futsal Come and Try Session

Climbing Come and Try Session: 7th October 5pm - 6:30pm; Climbing Wall - Essex Sports Centre; Essex Blades Climbing Club Come and Try Session

Darts League: 7th October 5pm - 9pm; Top Bar; Top Bar's Inaugural Darts League! All are welcome, with prizes each week!

Women's Football Tryouts: 7th October 5:30pm - 7pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Women's Football Club Tryouts.

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 7th October 6:30pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

American Football Club Tryouts: 7th October 7pm - 9pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades American Football Club Official Tryouts

Cheerleading Dance Come and Try Sessions: 7th October 7pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Cheerleading Club Come and Try Session

Hockey Club Tryouts: 7th October 7pm - 10pm; STP (Astro Pitch); Essex Blades Hockey Club Official Tryouts (Men's and Women's Teams)

Judo Come and Try Sessions: 7th October 7pm - 9pm; Studio 1 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Judo Come and Try Session

Badminton Club Tryouts: 8th October noon - 2pm; Sports Arena; Essex Blades Badminton Club Official Tryouts

Athletics Come and Try Session: 8th October 2pm - 3:30pm; Colchester Garrison Athletics Track CO2 7SU; Essex Blades Athletics Come and Try Session

Dance Come and Try Sessions: 8th October 2pm - 5pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Dance Club Come and Try Session

Pool Come and Try Session: 8th October 2pm - 4pm; Meadows Common Room; Essex Blades Pool Come and Try Session

Pole Dancing Come and Try Session: 8th October 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Activity Studio 1 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Pole Dancing Clubs Come and Try Session

Pole Dance Come and Try Session: 8th October 3:30pm - 4:30pm; Activity Studio 1 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Pole Dancing Clubs Come and Try Session

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 8th October 6pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Jiu Jitsu Come and Try Session: 8th October 7:15pm - 9pm; Studio 1 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Jiu Jitsu Come and Try Session

Kendo Come and Try Sessions: 8th October 7:30pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kendo Come and Try Session

Archery Come and Try Session: 9th October 2pm - 28th October 5pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre)

Fencing Come and Try Session: 9th October 3pm - 5pm; Sports Arena; Essex Blades Fencing Come and Try Session

Netball Club Tryouts (Colchester League Teams): 9th October 3pm - 4pm; Essex Sport Arena; Official Netball Tryouts for Colchester League Teams.

Netball Club Tryouts (BUCS Teams): 9th October 5pm - 7pm; Essex Sport Arena; Official Netball Tryouts for BUCS Teams.

Handball Come and Try Session: 9th October 6pm - 8pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre); Essex Blades Handball Come and Try Session

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 9th October 6:30pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

American Football Club Tryouts: 9th October 7pm - 10pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades American Football Club Official Tryouts

Table Tennis Come and Try Session: 9th October 8pm - 10pm; Essex Sport Arena; Essex Blades Table Tennis Come and Try Session

Women's Basketball tryouts: 9th October 8pm - 10pm; Sports Arena; Essex Blades Women's Basketball Club Official Tryouts

Lacrosse Come and Try Sessions: 10th October 5pm - 8pm; Lacrosse Pitch; Essex Blades Lacrosse Club Come and Try Session

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 10th October 6pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Pool Come and Try Session: 10th October 6pm - 8pm; Meadows Common Room; Essex Blades Pool Come and Try Session

Women's Rugby Come & Try Session: 10th October 6pm - 7:30pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Women's Rugby Come & Try Sessions

Squash Come and Try Sessions: 10th October 6:30pm - 9pm; Squash Courts (Sports Hall); Essex Blades Squash Clubs Come and Try Session

Tennis Come and Try Sessions: 10th October 7pm - 9pm; Tennis Courts; Essex Blades Tennis Club Come and Try Session

Kendo Come and Try Sessions: 10th October 8pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kendo Come and Try Session

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 11th October 11am - 1pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

American Football Club Tryouts: 12th October 11am - 2pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades American Football Club Official Tryouts

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 13th October 6pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Golf Come and Try Session: 13th October 7pm - 9pm; Lexden Woods Golf Club; Essex Blades Golf Come and Try Session

Archery Come and Try Session: 14th October 1pm - 4pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre); Essex Blades Archery Come and Try Session

Climbing Come and Try Session: 14th October 5pm - 6:30pm; Climbing Wall - Essex Sports Centre; Essex Blades Climbing Club Come and Try Session

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 14th October 6:30pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

Judo Come and Try Sessions: 14th October 7pm - 9pm; Studio 1 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Judo Come and Try Session

Athletics Come and Try Session: 15th October 2pm - 3:30pm; Colchester Garrison Athletics Track CO2 7SU; Essex Blades Athletics Come and Try Session

Pool Come and Try Session: 15th October 2pm - 4pm; Meadows Common Room; Essex Blades Pool Come and Try Session

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 15th October 6pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Jiu Jitsu Come and Try Session: 15th October 7:15pm - 9pm; Studio 1 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Jiu Jitsu Come and Try Session

Kendo Come and Try Sessions: 15th October 7:30pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kendo Come and Try Session

Archery Come and Try Session: 16th October 2pm - 4th November 5pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre)

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 16th October 6:30pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 17th October 6pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Pool Come and Try Session: 17th October 6pm - 8pm; Meadows Common Room; Essex Blades Pool Come and Try Session

Tennis Come and Try Sessions: 17th October 7pm - 9pm; Tennis Courts; Essex Blades Tennis Club Come and Try Session

Kendo Come and Try Sessions: 17th October 8pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kendo Come and Try Session

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 18th October 11am - 1pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 20th October 6pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Archery Come and Try Session: 21st October 1pm - 4pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre); Essex Blades Archery Come and Try Session

Climbing Come and Try Session: 21st October 5pm - 6:30pm; Climbing Wall - Essex Sports Centre; Essex Blades Climbing Club Come and Try Session

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 21st October 6:30pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

Judo Come and Try Sessions: 21st October 7pm - 9pm; Studio 1 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Judo Come and Try Session

Athletics Come and Try Session: 22nd October 2pm - 3:30pm; Colchester Garrison Athletics Track CO2 7SU; Essex Blades Athletics Come and Try Session

Pool Come and Try Session: 22nd October 2pm - 4pm; Meadows Common Room; Essex Blades Pool Come and Try Session

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 22nd October 6pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Jiu Jitsu Come and Try Session: 22nd October 7:15pm - 9pm; Studio 1 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Jiu Jitsu Come and Try Session

Kendo Come and Try Sessions: 22nd October 7:30pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kendo Come and Try Session

Archery Come and Try Session: 23rd October 2pm - 11th November 5pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre)

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 23rd October 6:30pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 24th October 6pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Pool Come and Try Session: 24th October 6pm - 8pm; Meadows Common Room; Essex Blades Pool Come and Try Session

Tennis Come and Try Sessions: 24th October 7pm - 9pm; Tennis Courts; Essex Blades Tennis Club Come and Try Session

Kendo Come and Try Sessions: 24th October 8pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kendo Come and Try Session

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 25th October 11am - 1pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 27th October 6pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Archery Come and Try Session: 28th October 1pm - 4pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre); Essex Blades Archery Come and Try Session

Climbing Come and Try Session: 28th October 5pm - 6:30pm; Climbing Wall - Essex Sports Centre; Essex Blades Climbing Club Come and Try Session

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 28th October 6:30pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

Judo Come and Try Sessions: 28th October 7pm - 9pm; Studio 1 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Judo Come and Try Session

Athletics Come and Try Session: 29th October 2pm - 3:30pm; Colchester Garrison Athletics Track CO2 7SU; Essex Blades Athletics Come and Try Session

Pool Come and Try Session: 29th October 2pm - 4pm; Meadows Common Room; Essex Blades Pool Come and Try Session

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 29th October 6pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Jiu Jitsu Come and Try Session: 29th October 7:15pm - 9pm; Studio 1 - Sports Centre; Essex Blades Jiu Jitsu Come and Try Session

Kendo Come and Try Sessions: 29th October 7:30pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kendo Come and Try Session

Archery Come and Try Session: 30th October 2pm - 18th November 5pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre)

Kickboxing Come and Try Sessions: 30th October 6:30pm - 8pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kickboxing Come and Try Session

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 31st October 6pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 3 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Boxing Club Come and Try Session

Pool Come and Try Session: 31st October 6pm - 8pm; Meadows Common Room; Essex Blades Pool Come and Try Session

Tennis Come and Try Sessions: 31st October 7pm - 9pm; Tennis Courts; Essex Blades Tennis Club Come and Try Session

Kendo Come and Try Sessions: 31st October 8pm - 10pm; Activity Studio 2 - Sports Arena; Essex Blades Kendo Come and Try Session

university of essex events

Check out these key events hosted by the University.

Settling In: 23rd September 9:30am - 4:45pm; STEM.3.1; Let us help you feel at home before the academic year begins with a whole days’ worth of activities to help you Settle In.

Welcome Village: 29th September 11am - 2pm; Square 5; Come and connect with key teams and organisations that can help you throughout your Essex Journey.

Welcome Tour - Exchange Students: 29th September noon - 1pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join your fellow exchange students for a campus tour

Welcome Village: 30th September 11am - 2pm; Square 5; Come and connect with key teams and organisations that can help you throughout your Essex Journey.

Welcome Tour - Exchange Students: 30th September 1pm - 2pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join your fellow exchange students for a campus tour

Welcome Village: 2nd October 11am - 2pm; Square 5; Come and connect with key teams and organisations that can help you throughout your Essex Journey.

Welcome Tour - Exchange Students: 2nd October 1pm - 2pm; Meet at the Welcome Hub, Square 3; Join your fellow exchange students for a campus tour

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. ⚽🏎🏏🏀🏈

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