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 🎉 Book now to avoid missing out!

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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

Historic Colchester Tour (free): 7th October 2pm - 4pm; Join us for a tour of Colchester!

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.

Historic Colchester Tour (free): 7th October 2pm - 4pm; Join us for a tour of Colchester!

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

Jukebox Night: 7th October 8pm - midnight; SU Bar; We're super excited to launch the Music Society's first event at freshers week - Jukebox Night! For 50p per song we'll let you have the aux! Hope to see you there :)

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

WiSTEM Meet & Greet: 8th October 6pm - 8pm; CTC 1.02; Come along for a chilled evening filled with fun activities, snacks and drinks!

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

Ctrl+Alt+Welcome: 9th October 6pm - 7:30pm; NTC 1.02; 🔐 Enter the system. Unlock the community.

the ultimate Games Night: 10th October 7:30am - 11pm; The Atrium; 🎲 The Ultimate Games Night Show – Travel Society x Ubuntu Society Join us for our first evening of fun, games, food, and prizes! Test your wits, compete in solo/team challenges, and make new friends.

Students with Disabilities Social: 10th October 5pm - 7pm; STEM 3.1; Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Paintball MIXER 2025: 11th October 10:30am - 5pm; Southend's Premier Venue; Get ready for an action-packed day of paintball battles, team bonding, and non-stop fun! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to kick off the year with an adrenaline-fuelled mixer trip you won’t forget.

Walk to Wivenhoe: 12th October 2pm - 4pm; Square 2; Join us on Sunday 12th October at 2pm. We will then walk along the scenic Wivenhoe trail by the river, and have a cup of tea or drink afterwards. You are welcome to join us after the Sunday Mass at 12:30pm in Room 5300 or meet us at Square 2 at 2pm.

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!

Film showings at cine10

Your on-campus cinema, bringing you the latest films every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, for a fraction of the High Street price.

Jurassic World Rebirth: 8th October 7pm - 10:30pm; Cine10

The Conjuring Last Rites: 10th October 7pm - 10:30pm; Cine10; The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events.

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: Door Signs - Finishing and Collecting: 8th October 11am - 4pm; Atrium

SU Makes: Pages: 8th October 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

SU Makes: List Keepers: 14th October noon - 5pm; Atrium; Get organised for the new year!

SU Makes X Diwali: Diya Lamps: 15th October noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Celebrate Diwali and Get Crafty!

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

SU Makes : Pages: 17th October 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

SU Makes: Pages: 17th October 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

SU Makes: 22nd October noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Create, Connect, and Unwind

SU Makes : Pages: 23rd October 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

SU Makes : Pages: 29th October 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

SU Makes: 13th November noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Create, Connect, Unwind!

SU Makes : Pages: 14th November 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

SU Makes: 17th November noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Create, Connect, Unwind!

SU Makes : Pages: 19th November 4:30pm - 6pm; The Atrium; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

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

SU Makes : Pages: 1st December 4:30pm - 6pm; Spend some time with your SU Makes Journal each week

SU Makes: 2nd December noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Create, Connect, Unwind!

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

SU Makes: 15th December noon - 5pm; The Atrium; Create, Connect, Unwind!

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.

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; Tennis Courts; 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 Men's Tryouts.

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

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

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

Judo Come and Try Sessions: 7th October 8pm - 10pm; 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

Women's Football Tryouts: 8th October 2pm - 3:30pm; Pitch number to be confirmed; Essex Blades Women's Football Club's Official Tryouts

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

LGBTQ+ Come and Try Session: 8th October 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Activity Studio 1 - Sports Centre; An opportunity for anyone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community to come and try pole dance in a kind and inclusive environment. This event is being held in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ officer, and everyone is welcome

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

MMA Come and Try Sessions: 8th October 6pm - 7pm; 1A Spurgeon Street, Colchester‎, CO1 2NS; Mixed Martial Art Come and Try Sessions

Jiu Jitsu Come and Try Session: 8th October 7pm - 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 - 5pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre)

Men's basketball Tryouts: 9th October 2pm - 4pm; Sport Arena; Essex Blades Men's Basketball Club Official Tryouts

Ice Skating Come and Try Sessions: 9th October 2:15pm - 4:15pm; Riverside Leisure Centre CM11FG; Essex Blades Ice Skating Club Come and Try session

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.

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

Cricket Come and Try Sessions: 9th October 8pm - 9pm; sport hall; Essex Blades Cricket Club Come and Try Session

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

Sub Aqua Club welcome meeting: 10th October 6pm - 8pm; 5N.4.6; Come along to our welcome meeting to find out what we have going on with all things scuba related this year! We'll have a short talk from our president with whats on offer and what club members can expect!

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

Women's Rugby Come & Try Session: 10th October 6:30pm - 8pm; Sports Fields; Essex Blades Women's Rugby Come & Try Sessions

Tennis Come and Try Sessions: 10th October 7pm - 8pm; 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

Tennis Club Come and Try Sessions: 10th October 8pm - 9pm; Tennis Courts; Essex Blades Tennis Club Come and Try Session

Powerlifting Come and Try Sessions: 11th October 9am - 11am; Energyze (Off-campus); Essex Blades Powerlifting Club 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 - 10pm; 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 8pm - 10pm; 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 7pm - 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 - 5pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre); Essex Blades Archery Come and Try Session

First Aid Training for Sports Club Committee Members: 16th October 4:30pm - 6:30pm; 5N.3.9; First Aid Training for Sports Club Committee Members

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

Cricket Come and Try Sessions: 16th October 8pm - 9pm; sport hall; Essex Blades Cricket Club 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 - 8pm; 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

Tennis Club Come and Try Sessions: 17th October 8pm - 9pm; Tennis Courts; Essex Blades Tennis Club Come and Try Session

Powerlifting Come and Try Session: 18th October 9am - 11am; Energyze (Off-campus); Essex Blades Powerlifting Club 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 - 10pm; 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 8pm - 10pm; 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

MMA Come and Try Sessions: 22nd October 6pm - 7pm; 1A Spurgeon Street, Colchester‎, CO1 2NS; Mixed Martial Art Come and Try Sessions

Jiu Jitsu Come and Try Session: 22nd October 7pm - 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 - 5pm; Sports Hall (Essex Sports Centre); Essex Blades Archery Come and Try Session

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 - 8pm; 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

Tennis Club Come and Try Sessions: 24th October 8pm - 9pm; Tennis Courts; Essex Blades Tennis Club 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

Rebels Game : Black History Month Special: 25th October 4pm - 8pm; Sports Arena; BHM: Essex Rebels Basketball Doubleheader at the Essex Sport Arena

Boxing Come and Try Sessions: 27th October 6pm - 10pm; 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 8pm - 10pm; 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

MMA Come and Try Sessions: 29th October 6pm - 7pm; 1A Spurgeon Street, Colchester‎, CO1 2NS; Mixed Martial Art Come and Try Sessions

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 - 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 - 8pm; 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

Tennis Club Come and Try Sessions: 31st October 8pm - 9pm; Tennis Courts; Essex Blades Tennis Club Come and Try Session

TAS tries Pole Dance: 19th November 3:30pm - 4:30pm; Activity Studio 1 - Sports Centre; TAS tries Pole Dancing

Winter Showcase: 4th December 7:15pm - 11pm; TBC; Our yearly charity Winter Showcase

KPop Tries Pole Dance: 8th December 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Activity Studio 1 - Sports Centre; KPop society tries Pole Dancing

university of essex events

Check out these key events hosted by the University.

View your department induction here.

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

Part-Time Jobs Fair: 1st October 11am - 3pm; Silberrad Student Centre; Our biggest part-time jobs event of the year!

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.

Heading to an event at Sub Zero? Be quick to grab one of the cheap Super Early Bird Tickets 👀

These events will sell out. Don't be sat at home alone!

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

Jukebox Night: 7th October 8pm - midnight; SU Bar; We're super excited to launch the Music Society's first event at freshers week - Jukebox Night! For 50p per song we'll let you have the aux! Hope to see you there :)

Pre-FED: 8th October 1pm - 11:59pm; 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; Sub Zero; 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: Empowerment: 9th October 4pm - 6pm; Sub Zero; A Sip & Paint in celebration of Black History Month

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

Artificial Monkeys Live: 10th October 7pm - 1am; Sub Zero; THE ULTIMATE ARCTIC MONKEYS EXPERIENCE!

Music Bingo!: 10th October 7:30pm - midnight; SU Bar; Where the beat meets the bingo sheet

Campus Karaoke!: 11th October 9pm - midnight; SU Bar; Sing it all, shout it out. Hold the mic, before it drops.

NXT: 11th October 11pm - 3am; Sub Zero