Being a woman isn’t easy, especially when balancing the demands of student life. From navigating academic pressures to overcoming societal challenges, women face unique struggles every day. That’s why Women’s History Month is more than just a time of reflection, it’s a change to recognise resilience, celebrate achievements, and find strength in our community.
At UEA SU, we believe no one should go through these challenges alone. Our amazing community in Norwich create spaces where you can find your people, build a supportive network, and seek solidarity with those who share similar experiences. Whether you’re looking for a place to voice your concerns, make lifelong friendships, or simply be in a space that understands you, we have a community waiting for you.
Join us in celebrating Women’s History month, not just for one month but all year around, by getting involved, attending events, and uplifting one another.
Where can I start?
We have a huge range of incredible society and sport clubs right here on campus for you to get involved with. Are you someone who likes taking to the hockey field and showing your power? Maybe you enjoy bonding with likeminded people over a hot drink. Perhaps you are keen to find your fellow Swiftie’s at UEA. Or maybe your identity as a woman goes hand in hand with your culture too. Whatever your mission is, we have a society and sport club for everyone.
Below we have highlighted a few popular society and clubs that foster incredible communities for women. This is just a few from our huge list, so if you like the sound of these but want to find something a little more tailored to your interests, click below to find out more!
Student groups on campus
Sport Clubs Societies
- UEA Feminist Society – A society dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone who identifies as a woman. Whether you’re new to feminism and would like to learn more, or you just enjoy great socials with likeminded individuals, this society if for you!
- UEA African Caribbean Society - One of the fastest growing societies at UEA, each year ACS increase in number, solidarity and inclusivity. Their aim is to increase in the academic, cultural, and societal development of African and Caribbean people, as well as hosting incredible socials to balance the work and the fun!
- UEA Hot Drinks Society - A cheeky cuppa anyone? Hot Drinks Society is the perfect excuse to bond with your peers who love all things warm and cozy, and have a space to chill out, study together, chat, indulge in crafty and adventurous activities, and sip away!
- UEA Neurodivergent Society - A society that aims to provide a supportive and safe environment for anyone with neurodivergent conditions to meet new people through neurodivergent-friendly socials, and opportunities to chat online via Discord and Facebook, all while providing support and a friendly face.
- UEA Taylor Swift - Calling all Swifties! Except incredible socials (both sober and alcohol related), creating unforgettable memories with likeminded Taylor Swift fans. This society created a fun and inclusive atmosphere that supports everyone to be themselves and share their appreciation for the Eras Queen!
- UN Women UK UEA - A society dedicated to creating change. Their mission? To ensure that every woman and girl has access to safety, choice, and a voice. How they do this? By hosting regular events and socials to discuss actions for change (locally, nationally, and globally), organising fundraising events in support of UN Women UK, and promoting inclusion for all. Join today to make waves and great change!
- UEA Sport Clubs - we have a long list of sport clubs available to try out, as well specific clubs centred for just women such as Football Women, Hockey’s Women, and Rugby Women.
Local groups
- Norwich Girl - Norwich Girl is a community committed to empowering, inspiring and uplifting all women living in Norwich. You can share or ask anything that you feel would connect the Norwich girl community, and help to develop a support network for women.
- Girls Are Loud - A Norwich music collective focused for Womxn working in the music industry, and an incredible way to support womxn artists and explore new music.
- Stripped Sets - A group that hosts sell-out live events in Norwich deigned to platform women, non-binary, Black, queer, and Asian artists and musicians. Expect good vibes and great memories at their events!
- Fierce Babe - a local creative gang aiming to spread positivity and inclusivity by organising regular makers markets in Norwich that showcase the best and upcoming talents of women, those who identify as women or non-binary, members of the LGBTQ+ community and work that supports marginalised people.
- The Magdalene Group - A specialist group working in the field of sexual violence, exploitation and coercion for over 25 years, providing gender and trauma informed support to some of the most marginalised woman and young people in society.