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RUGBY WORLD CUP - France 2023: 8th September - 29th October; SU Bar; The stage is set for the biggest talents in the men's game...............

Mini FED: 27th September; Sub Zero; You're back - and so are we!

Club Zero Year Pass - SOLD OUT: 30th September - 1st July; Sub Zero; Unlimited access to Sub Zero events for the whole year, plus a load of extra bonuses? Sign me up! Available to previous pass holders only.

Freshers Pass (SOLD OUT): 30th September - 15th October; Sub Zero; Get access to all 16 Freshers Fortnight events for £35!! Saving you over £100 on door entry...

SU Makes: Design A Mug & Coaster: 30th September; The Atrium; 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Keep your housemates hands off your mug!

SU Tours: 30th September; Meet at Square 3; 3pm|Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

SU Tours: 30th September; Meet at Square 3; 4pm| Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

SU Tours -Bar Edition: 30th September; Meet at Square 3; 6pm| Want to know the best place to get a drink and relax? Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

Board Games Night: 30th September; The Atruim; 7pm| Join us for an evening of board games

International Beach Party: 30th September; Sub Zero; WELCOME TO SUB ZERO! Your first night starts here! Get your Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses on

SU Makes: Design A Mug & Coaster: 1st October; The Atrium; 11:00am - 2:30pm | Keep housemates hands off your mug!

SU Tours - International: 1st October; Meet at Square 3; 11 am|Join VP International and other international students for a campus tour!

SU Tours: 1st October; Meet at Square 3; 1pm| Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

SU Tours: 1st October; Meet at Square 3; 2pm| Join Student Leaders, where they will show you around campus

SU Tours: I'm lost - help me find places to study: 1st October; Meet at Square 3; Join the Student Leaders on a tour where you will get to know where is best to study and where to go for help

Board Games & Video Games Night: 1st October; The Atruim; Join us for an evening of board games and Video Games

SU Tours: Bar Edition: 1st October; Meet at Square 3; 5pm| Want to know the best place to get a drink and relax? Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

Nigerian Independence Day Celebration!: 1st October; LTB7; Celebrate Nigeria's Independence Day in style with our vibrant and lively Society! All are welcome! Join us for an unforgettable evening of culture, unity, and patriotism as with Delicious Nigerian Cuisine, Entertainment and Prizes and Giveaways.

UV Moving In Party: 1st October; Sub Zero; The wildest Freshers Fortnight moving in party to date! The sell out event for 6 years running! You do not want to miss out on this one!

Christian Union Freshers Week: 2nd-7th October; Varied - See our other events for details!; We'll be hosting events all week to welcome new Freshers to campus and to CU. Check the timetable on our Insta when it's up!

Men's Football Club 2023 Team Trials: 2nd-5th October; Pitch 4, University of Essex Grass Fields; The official Essex Blades Men's Football 2023-24 team trials. You will need to book on to attend this event.

SU Makes: Clay dishes & Bracelet making: 2nd October; The Atrium; 11:00am - 3:30pm |Say yes to mess!

SU Tours: 2nd October; Meet at Square 3; Join the Student Leaders on a campus tour

The Great SU Taste Off: 2nd October; Square 3; 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Come and put your taste buds to the test!

Barbie Mixer: 2nd October; TCI.11; "I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world" Yes that's right get your pink and glitter on. The Feminist Society will be hosting a Barbie mixer, which will involve fun and education and a chance to meet new people. The dress code will be pink.

Christian Union Pizza and Games Night: 2nd October; 5S.4.19 - Or you can meet us in Square 4 and we'll take you there!; Join us for a chilled night of Games and Pizza

Grand Turismo: 2nd October; Cine10; Head to Cine10 - your Student Union run cinema!

Club in a Pub: 2nd October; SU Bar; Join us in the bar for the night it turns into a Club. UV, Club Music and everything else in between. A night not to be missed

American Frat Party: 2nd October; Sub Zero; We are turning Sub Zero into a CRAZY HOUSE PARTY! A HUGE Project X inspired Freshers party with loads of cool House Party Games & Challenges!

SU Makes: To Do Boards: 3rd October; The Atrium; 11:00am - 3:30pm | Get organized for the new year

Squad Games: 3rd October; Sports pitches; 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Want to join the game? It’s child’s play.

SU Tours: 3rd October; Meet at Square 3; Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

Christian Union Vision Night and Wide Game: 3rd October; Meet us in Square 3 at 19:00; Get a taste of CU life. We'll explain the vision of CU, have some worship, and then play a Wide Game afterwards!

Drag night with Ruby violet: 3rd October; SU Bar; Drag Night has arrived at SU Bar we've enlisted the help of our favourite drag queen Ruby Violet.

Toxic ft. Kenny Allstar!: 3rd October; Sub Zero

Mini Golf: 4th October; Outside Silberrad student centre; 11am-5pm | Join the SU Open!

SU Makes: Badges & Bracelet making: 4th October; The Atrium; 11:00am-3:30pm | Make a statement or wearable art

A Creative Welcome to Uni: 4th October; Tony Rich Teaching Center; Have a cup of tea and chat about what to expect when starting university. Paint canvases to decorate your new room and get tips and tricks from students from different years!

SU Tours - International: 4th October; Meet at Square 3; Join Student Leaders, where they will show you around campus

International Welcome Mixer: 4th October; Ivor Crew Lecture Theatre A; 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Come and meet some of the fellow students that belong to the same community as you

Christian Union International Snack Night: 4th October; Meet us in Square 2 at 19:00; Come and try snacks from around the world, as well as thinking about our different cultures.

Oppenheimer: 4th October; Cine10; Head to Cine10 - your student run cinema!

International Mixer After Party: 4th October; SU Bar; Come down to the SU bar and Party the night away with our resident DJ playing the biggest tunes from around the globe all night

Paint Party: 4th October; Sub Zero; The return of the messiest night on campus! Have you been to a Sub Z Paint Party yet? This one is not to be missed...

SU Makes: Embroidery Hoops & Bracelet making: 5th October; The Atrium; 11:00am - 3:30pm | We promise it’s easy!

Christian Union Picnic and Sports / Crafts: 5th October; Meet us at Square 5 at 12:00; Bring a picnic to eat with us, and then either play some sports or make something cool!

📢 Join Us for an Exciting Debate Event during the Welcome Week! 🗣️🎙️: 5th October; TC 1.11; "Unleash Your Voice, Sharpen Your Wit: Join the Essex Logic Debate Society for a Spirited Welcome!"

SU Tours: 5th October; Meet at Square 3; Join a Student Leader for a campus tour!

🌟 Welcome to TEDx Society's Kickoff Event! 🌟: 5th October; TC 1.11; "Fueling Change Through Ideas. Join us for TEDx Society – where inspiration meets innovation, and your voice shapes the future."

BINGLOW!: 5th October; Sub Zero; Multiple time slots: 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm | Bingo gets the ultimate glow up!

SU Tours: 5th October; Meet at Square 3; Join the Student Leaders on a tour where you will get to know where is best to study and where to go for help

Politics Mixer by the Lakes: 5th October; BBQ Area, The Lakes; 3-5pm | Join us for the Politics Mixer by the Lakes – a great opportunity to mix with other political-minded students as we start the new academic year.

Asian Students Mixer: 5th October; The Atrium; 6pm -8pm | Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you

Christian Union Quiz Night: 5th October; 5S.4.19 - Or you can meet us in Square 4 and we'll take you there!; A chilled Quiz evening - bring a team, or come and find other Freshers and make one here!

Bad Habits: 5th October; SU Bar; Indie music fan? This night is for you. We’ll be playing the best indie tunes all night long in SU Bar.

Latin American Society Mixer: 5th October; Square 3

International Night - Reggaeton/Desi: 5th October; Sub Zero; A Night dedicated to all the International Students! The ultimate night for all our Reggaetón and Desi lovers across Sub Zero and The In-Between

Fresher's Fair Afterparty: 6th October; SU Bar; After busy Fresher's Fair it's time to relax a bit! Come and chill out with us on our first event this academic term!

Christian Union Fresher's Fair: 6th October; Squares - All Day; Come and say Hi to us at Fresher's Fair!

Freshers Fair: 6th October; Squares 2-5; Your one-stop destination to discover everything about sports & societies, volunteering, Rebel, and Communities!

Barbie: 6th October; Cine10; Head to cine10 - your on campus student nightclub!

Campus Karaoke: 6th October; SU Bar; Sing your heart out in the SU Bar!

FRESHTIVAL Ft. Majestic, Prinz & Stephani B: 6th October; Our Biggest Freshers Event Yet! 3 venues. 3 resident DJs. 3 acts!

Christian Union Wivenhoe Trail Walk: 7th October; Meet at Square 3 at 14:00; A relaxed afternoon walk along the Wivenhoe Trail

SU Makes: Cosy crochet workshop: 7th October; The Atrium; 3pm-7pm | An SU Makes x CraftSoc collaboration!

The Half Time Party Ft. Vikkstar!: 7th October; Sub Zero; It's the mid fortnight party, and we're not slowing down any time soon!

Su Makes Family Mixer: 8th October; The Atrium; 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Meet other Parents & Carers

Literature Society Welcome Mixer: 8th October; Top Bar; Come hang out with us for a few hours. Meet the new execs, sign up for our events this term, and meet everyone else who's joining us this year!

The Rollover Quiz: 8th October; SU Bar; Get in on the action! If there are no winners, the prize pot rolls over to the next week!

Quids In!: 8th October; Sub Zero; The cost of living is hard and we like to party! So we're making it as cheap as possible with a £1 party!

SU Makes: Collect & paint your clay dishes: 9th October; The Atrium; 11:00am - 3:30pm | Decorate what you created!

Student Rep Training (In-Person) Colchester: 9th October; NTC. 1.04; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

PGR Mixer: 9th October; Top Bar; 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Come and meet some of your fellow students that belong to the same community as you.

Women's Mixer: 9th October; The Atrium; 5:00pm - 8:00 pm | Join Mariah your Women's Officer for the first Women's Network event of the year.

Introductory Event to Amnesty: 9th October; LTB 1; Come to our Welcome to Amnesty Event! Games, Kahoot and human rights are to be expected!

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3: 9th October; Cine10; Head to cine10 - your student run cinema!

Mini Milk It: 9th October; SU Bar; From Abba to Busted, come down to the SU Bar for the cheesiest night on campus with all of your favourite pop hits From the 80's on wards. Karaoke all night until Sub Zero opens, where the party continues!

WiSTEM x Mega Milk It: 9th October; SU Bar / Sub zero; Come join us for pres and a cheeky little sub night where we dance the night away to cheesy music. The dress code is to wear the colors of your element of STEM!

Mega Milk It: 9th October; Sub Zero; The cheesiest night on campus is back! Show us your crazy dancing to the best sing-along songs there are!

SU Advice: Tea & Talk: 10th October; Looking for support? Pop by and speak to a member of our caring SU Advice Team and get free, confidential and impartial advice on a number of issues.

SU Makes: Make your own fidget: 10th October; The Atrium; 11:00am - 3:30pm | Keep your hands busy… now and always

Student Rep Training (In-Person) Colchester: 10th October; NTC 1.06; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (Online): 10th October; Join Zoom Meeting https://essex-university.zoom.us/j/94324458126; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

LGBTQ+ Community Mixer: 10th October; The Atrium; 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you

Christian Union Church Fair: 10th October; TBC; Looking to find a local church? Come along to chat to 7 local churches and find out more about them!

Open Mic Night: 10th October; SU Bar; Join us, sit back and relax with a beer as we discover just how much talent Essex University has!!

Toxic Tuesdays Ft. DJ Larni: 10th October; Sub Zero

Student Rep Training (In-Person) Colchester: 11th October; NTC 1.02; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (Online): 11th October; Join Zoom Meeting https://essex-university.zoom.us/j/94324458126; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Contemporary Squad Audition: 11th October; Activity Studio 2; Audition for contemporary competition squad

Students with disabilities mixer: 11th October; LTB 4; 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you

Anti social & Introverts social club: 11th October; The Atrium; 6pm - 8pm | Get together with like-minded friends

feminist Introductory meeting: 11th October; LTB3; Come along to our first meeting where we will discuss feminist history and discover the different topics that we will be covering this year. Also if you have any suggestions please bring them along with you! can't wait to see you then

PGT Mixer: 11th October; Top Bar; 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you.

Blue Beetle: 11th October; Cine10; Head to Cine10 - your student run cinema!

Blades loyalty card launch party: 11th October; SU Bar; Member of the Blades? Then come and grab your loyalty card!

Red and Black Blades Ball: 11th October; Sub Zero; Grab your new Blades team and head to Sub Zero's legacy night! The Red + Black Blades Ball is back for another year...

Student Rep Training (In-Person) Colchester: 12th October; NTC 1.02; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (Online): 12th October; Join Zoom Meeting https://essex-university.zoom.us/j/94324458126; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

WiSTEM Freshers 'Picnic': 12th October; Our indoor 'picnic' is a relaxed gathering to meet some new people! We'll provide snacks and drinks but feel free to bring your own as well.

Music Bingo: 12th October; SU Bar; Dab the night away at Music Bingo

Freshers UV Neon Rave Ft. Goddard.: 12th October; Sub Zero; Sub Z is ready for the biggest D&B night of Freshers. Are you?

Student Rep Training (In-Person) Colchester: 13th October; NTC 2.01; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (Online): 13th October; Join Zoom Meeting https://essex-university.zoom.us/j/94324458126; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Trans Community Mixer: 13th October; Location Confirmed by Email; 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same community as you

Introduction Event: 13th October; Come to our welcome event! Meet the exec team and new members, and hear about our upcoming events!

The Equalizer 3: 13th October; Cine10; Head to Cine10 - your student run cinema!

XCLUSIVE Launch!: 13th October; Sub Zero; The boujiest night of the week!

SU Makes: Embroidered Tote Bags: 14th October; The Atrium; 2pm-5.30pm | Decorate a bag with embroidery

Italian Society Takeover!: 14th October; SU Bar; Join the Italian Society as we take over the SU Bar!

THE PENULTIMATE PARTY Ft. Conor Maynard!: 14th October; Sub Zero; It's the final Saturday of Freshers, and we have the act for you!

Ballet Squad Audition: 15th October; Activity Studio 2; Audition for Ballet competition team

Jazz Squad Audition: 15th October; Activity Studio 2; Audition for Jazz competition team

Street Squad Audition: 15th October; Activity Studio 2; Audition for Street competition team

Commercial Squad Audition: 15th October; Activity Studio 2; Audition for Commercial competition team

Game's Night: 15th October - 17th December; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

Pound Party - Freshers Closing Party: 15th October; Sub Zero; The cheapest night on campus is back to close Freshers Fortnight! The inflation-busting POUND Party is back! The Freddo's are shaking right now! Pre-Drinks need not apply!

Student Rep Training (Online): 16th October; Join Zoom Meeting https://essex-university.zoom.us/j/94324458126; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (In-Person) Colchester: 16th October; TBC; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (Online): 17th October; Join Zoom Meeting https://essex-university.zoom.us/j/94324458126; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (In-Person) Colchester: 17th October; TBC; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Christian Union Main Meeting: 17th October; TBC; Come and join our Main Meeting, where we gather together to Study the Bible, sing Worship to God, and Pray together. All welcome!

Student Rep Training (Online): 18th October; Zoom; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (In-Person) Colchester: 18th October; TBC; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (Online): 19th October; Zoom; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (In-Person) Colchester: 19th October; TBC; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (Online): 20th October; Zoom; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Student Rep Training (In-Person) Colchester: 20th October; TBC; Sign up to be a student rep training session and learn the skills you need to be a successful course rep (looks great on your CV too!)

Game's Night: 22nd October - 24th December; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

The Little Mermaid FREE SCREENING!: 23rd October; Cine10; Head to Cine10 - your student run cinema!

Pumpkin Carving + Networking: 24th October; Get ready for the spooky season with us. Carve a pumpkin and meet new people!

Christian Union Main Meeting: 24th October; TBC; Come and join our Main Meeting, where we gather together to Study the Bible, sing Worship to God, and Pray together. All welcome!

Talk To Me: 27th October; Cine10; Head to Cine10 - your student run cinema!

Game's Night: 29th October - 31st December; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

Halloween Costume Party!: 30th October; Dress up in your Halloween best, make glow-in-the-dark slime, and have a couple of drinks! There will be prizes for best dressed, bring your friends and yourself for a fun, themed evening!

The Nun 2: 30th October; Cine10; Head to Cine10 - your student run cinema!

Christian Union Main Meeting: 31st October; TBC; Come and join our Main Meeting, where we gather together to Study the Bible, sing Worship to God, and Pray together. All welcome!

The Blackening: 1st November; Cine10; Head to Cine10 - your student run cinema!

Game's Night: 5th November - 7th January; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

Christian Union Main Meeting: 7th November; TBC; Come and join our Main Meeting, where we gather together to Study the Bible, sing Worship to God, and Pray together. All welcome!

Independence Day Pool Night: 11th November; SU Bar

Game's Night: 12th November - 14th January; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

Christian Union Main Meeting: 14th November; TBC; Come and join our Main Meeting, where we gather together to Study the Bible, sing Worship to God, and Pray together. All welcome!

Game's Night: 19th November - 21st January; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

Christian Union Main Meeting: 21st November; TBC; Come and join our Main Meeting, where we gather together to Study the Bible, sing Worship to God, and Pray together. All welcome!

Game's Night: 26th November - 28th January; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

Christian Union Main Meeting: 28th November; TBC; Come and join our Main Meeting, where we gather together to Study the Bible, sing Worship to God, and Pray together. All welcome!

Andrzejki Celebration: 30th November; Top Bar

Game's Night: 3rd December - 4th February; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

Christian Union Main Meeting: 5th December; TBC; Come and join our Main Meeting, where we gather together to Study the Bible, sing Worship to God, and Pray together. All welcome!

Mikołajki Movie Marathon: 6th December; Room 6.101

Game's Night: 10th December - 11th February; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

Christmas Pantomime - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: 13th-15th December; Lakeside Theatre; The next TAS annual pantomime is...Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. If you are interested in coming along, or joining the cast/production team, then head to our socials for more information coming soon.

Game's Night: 17th December - 18th February; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

Game's Night: 24th December - 25th February; S.4.19; Come join us on Sunday evening to play board games, switch games - sometimes even Wii games - and have some fun!

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