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Welcome 2024 Night Events

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Sub Zero International Rep Your Flag
28th September 11pm - 3am
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Kicking off Freshers with a night that's all about YOU! 🌍
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SU Bar Recharge Sundays
29th September 4pm - 11pm
SU Bar
Relax with friends and recharge for the week ahead!
SU Bar
Sub Zero Freshers UV Moving In Party
29th September 11pm - 3am
Sub Zero
Get your new mates together for the hottest UV party of the term ⚡
Sub Zero | Featured
SU Bar Speed Friending!
30th September 7pm - midnight
SU Bar
Want to make new friends on your first day? Head down to your on campus bar!
SU Bar | Society Event | Mixer
SU Bar AFC Bournemouth v Southampton
30th September 8pm - 10pm
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Sport | SU Bar
Sub Zero Traffic Light Party
30th September 11pm - 3am
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Grab your chosen wristband to show your status 🔴🟡🟢
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Top Bar Cocktail Masterclass with Cam and Katie
1st October 5pm - 7pm
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Learn how to make your favourite cocktails with our cocktail experts!
Top Bar
Freud standing on a balcony, two dogs lazing nearby Psychoanalysis Psychoanalysis Society Meet & Greet
1st October 6pm - 9pm
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Want to unravel your mind while you unwind? Swing by Top Bar and get to know your fellow Psychoanalysis Society members before the fresher's rush.
Top Bar | Society Event | Welcome | welcome mixer
SU Bar Drag Night!
1st October 9pm - midnight
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A night you won't forget with our favourite Drag Queen 💅
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Sub Zero Foam Party
1st October 11pm - 3am
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Dance away to the best music and transform into another universe!
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Top Bar Wine Wednesdays
2nd October noon - 11pm
Top Bar
Buy 2 large glasses and grab the rest of the bottle for free!
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Top Bar Cocktail Masterclass with Cam and Katie
2nd October 5pm - 7pm
Top Bar
Learn how to make your favourite cocktails with our cocktail experts!
Top Bar
SU Bar Campus Karaoke
2nd October 9pm - midnight
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Sing your heart out! 🎙
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Sub Zero Sub Zero Presents JAX JONES
2nd October 11pm - 3am
Sub Zero
LIVE performance with all his biggest tunes
Sub Zero | Featured
Top Bar Cocktail Masterclass with Cam and Katie
3rd October 5pm - 7pm
Top Bar
Learn how to make your favourite cocktails with our cocktail experts!
Top Bar
SU Bar International Mixer After Party!
3rd October 9pm - midnight
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Party the night away with our resident DJ. Playing all the biggest tunes from around the globe! 🌎
SU Bar | Society Event | Cultural
Top Bar Fizz Fridays!
4th October noon - 11pm
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Want two extra glasses of prosecco for free? Just grab the bottle!
Top Bar
SU Bar Latin Night!
4th October 9pm - midnight
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Feel la vibra Latina
SU Bar | Society Event
Sub Zero Swift VS Styles
4th October 11pm - 3am
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The decision will be left in your very own hands. What side will you be on?
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SU Bar Italian Society Takeover: Teenage Dream Party
5th October 9pm - midnight
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Lets dance together to our favourite Disney and 2000's hits!
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Sub Zero Shrek Rave
5th October 11pm - 3am
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Come down to the swamp to see who's crowned best dressed Ogre 🤪
Sub Zero | Featured
SU Bar Recharge Sundays
6th October 4pm - 11pm
SU Bar
Relax with friends and recharge for the week ahead!
SU Bar
Sub Zero In For A Pound
6th October 11pm - 3am
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Party for just £1 entry PLUS £1 on selected drinks!
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SU Bar Mini Milk It!
7th October 9pm - midnight
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Lets get cheesy!
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Sub Zero Mega Milk It
7th October 11pm - 3am
Sub Zero
Nothing but cheesy tunes 🧀
Sub Zero | Featured
SU Engagement Daytime Freshers Party
8th October 3pm - 7pm
SU Bar
Come and join us in the SU Bar for the daytime freshers party!
SU Bar | Welcome
SU Bar Country Hoedown
8th October 9pm - midnight
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Ye-HAW! Put your cowboy boots on and rodeo down!
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Sub Zero Silent Disco
8th October 11pm - 3am
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YOU pick your channel on the headphones 🎧
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SU Bar The Debrief
9th October noon - 10th October midnight
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Finish your match and head to the SU Bar for a cheeky pint 🍺
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Top Bar Wine Wednesdays
9th October noon - 11pm
Top Bar
Buy 2 large glasses and grab the rest of the bottle for free!
Top Bar
Sub Zero Blades Ball
9th October 11pm - 3am
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Our annual event! The theme? Dress to impress.
Sub Zero
SU Bar Music Bingo
10th October 7pm - 9:30pm
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Dab the night away!
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Top Bar Rollover Quiz
10th October 7pm - 9pm
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The only quiz where the prize pot gets bigger every week!
Top Bar
The In-Between Freshers Desi Carnival
10th October 11pm - 3am
The In-Between.
The most awaited night of the year is HERE! 💥 Join us for the FRESHERS DESI CARNIVAL.
Sub Zero | The In-between
Top Bar Fizz Fridays!
11th October noon - 11pm
Top Bar
Want two extra glasses of prosecco for free? Just grab the bottle!
Top Bar
SU Bar Live Music Night
11th October 8pm - midnight
SU Bar
Discover a night of live performances!
SU Bar | Society Event
Sub Zero UV Paint Party
11th October 11pm - 3am
Sub Zero
With more paint and mess than ever, be prepared to get covered!
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Sub Zero Freshers Rave + Underground Party
12th October 7pm - 3am
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We're ending Freshers with a BANG 💥 3 rooms of absolute madness!
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SU Bar Black History Month Takeover!
12th October 9pm - midnight
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Create your night - your way!
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