About UsWe are the Students’ Union at the University of East Anglia. We are the heart of students at UEA. We are students transforming.
- Our StrategyExplore our long-term vision, goals, and how we’re working to improve the student experience.
- Meet the TeamGet to know the people behind UEASU that are working to support your student experience.
- Work With UsBrowse the latest SU job opportunities and join a team that puts students first.
- DemocracyUnderstand how you can get involved in UEASU’s democratic processes and decision-making.
- GovernanceDiscover how UEA Students' Union is governed through democratic structures and policies.
- Privacy PolicyUnderstand how we protect your data and what policies guide our use of personal information.
VoiceFind out how you can get represented, share your views, and make change at UEA.
- About voice(su)Find out how you can get represented, share your views, and make change at UEA.
- Student OfficersMeet your elected officers, working full-time to represent and support you at UEA.
- Student of Colour AmbassadorsDiscover how these ambassadors support and uplift students of colour across UEA.
- EducationExplore how we work to improve your academic experience and tackle educational issues.
- ElectionsGet involved in UEASU elections - vote, stand, or find out how democracy works here.
- PostgraduatesSee how UEASU supports postgraduates with events, representation, and community.
- CampaignsGet involved with student-led campaigns or launch your own with UEASU’s support.
- Your RightsKnow your rights as a student, from academic appeals to housing support.
What's OnDiscover everything happening at UEASU - from club nights to chilled socials and society events.
- All EventsBrowse the full calendar of upcoming UEASU events and find something for every interest.
- The LCRSee the latest gigs, club nights, and headline events coming up at the LCR.
- The WaterfrontCheck out upcoming shows, live music, and club nights at The Waterfront.
- Safer Nights OutFind out how UEASU helps you enjoy nights out safely, with support, resources, and trained staff.
CommunitiesConnect with like-minded students and discover your place at UEA through clubs, societies, and networks.
- ClubsJoin a sports club, stay active, and be part of a competitive or social team at UEA.
- SocietiesDiscover creative, cultural, academic, and special interest societies you can join at UEASU.
- Give it a GoTry something new with one-off, low-commitment activities open to all UEA students.
- Committee HubAccess essential resources, guides, and support to help you run your club or society.
- Liberation and AwarenessExplore campaigns and events that champion liberation, identity, and student equity at UEA.
SupportExplore the help available from advice(su) for academic issues, university meetings, off-campus housing and more.
- AcademicGet guidance on academic challenges, including appeals, results, and exceptional circumstances.
- HousingAccess advice on finding, keeping, or leaving your student accommodation.
- WelfareAccess the right support for personal concerns, non-academic complaints and staying safe and well at university
- buddy(su)Join buddy(su) to make new connections, build confidence, and support others at UEA.
- MisconductUnderstand what counts as student misconduct and how advice(su) can support you.
- Contact advice(su)Need help? Get in touch with advice(su) for free, confidential support, information and guidance.
- Make a ComplaintFind out how to complain to UEA or uea(su) and get support throughout the process.
CommercialExplore SU-run outlets and services, from food and drink to gigs, with all profits going back to students.
- Venue HireHire a venue with uea(su) for conferences, private parties, and live music. Flexible small and large spaces available at UEA and in the City Centre.
- Advertise With UsPromote your brand to thousands of students through uea(su)’s digital and on-campus channels.
- Student JobsJoin the biggest team on campus! If we’ve got vacancies, we'll let you know here.

Currently in dark mode. Switch to light mode?
Search
Basket
×
Admin controls
×
Account Settings
×
Sign in

Four students laughing and playing foosball

Give it a Go

Try something new with one-off, low-commitment activities open to all UEA students.

Give it a Go!

Give it a Go is an awesome events program created just for students like YOU starting your journey at the University of East Anglia. It’s packed with one-off activities that you can dive into at any point during your time here. All activities are beginner-friendly, with zero pressure to commit long-term—just jump in whenever you like. Check the event listings to see if you need to book ahead or if you can simply drop by on the day.

Events

Keep an eye on the Give it a Go events calendar below, as there are often student-led events happening all year round to encourage everyone to get involved.

Skateboarding Taster Session 2: 29th September; The Square/Eaton skatepark; Come join us at Skate Society's taster session! No experience or equipment needed

Meet and Greet: 29th September; Bookable Room 5; Come and join us between 6-8pm im bookable room 5 at The Hive! Meet the team and make new friends! No membership needed - just show up!

Strength and conditioning taster (Monday, 29th September): 29th September; Functional studio - Sportspark; Strength and conditioning taster session - No membership required

Trampolining Taster - Session 3: 29th September; UEA Sports Park, Hall 2, Court 7&8; A ticket to UEA Trampolining's third official taster of the year!

Wounds, Bleeding and Secondary Survey Taster Session: 29th September; Congregation Hall 0.13 and 0.17; Come to First Aid Society this week to learn all about handling and treating Wounds, Bleeds and how to perform a secondary survey!

Yoga taster - Hatha flow 29/09/25: 29th September; Yoga Taster session

Yoga taster - Vinyasa 29/09/25: 29th September; Yoga taster session

Fencing free taster session: 29th September; Sportspark Hall 2

SpeedQuizzing: 29th September; Blue Bar

Submission Grappling/ Muay Thai Taster Session Sept 29th: 29th September

Ultimate Frisbee taster session - indoors: 29th September; Sportspark Hall 1; If you want to explore a new sport, Ultimate Frisbee is the one to try! Ultimate involves a lot of cardio and can be quite intense, but it’s also very newcomer friendly.

AHS Curation Workshop: 30th September; tbc; Ever wondered how curators plan exhibitions around seemingly random objects in their collections? Come and find your inner curator at our workshop! Make sure to bring an object with you to put in the exhibition like a trinket, keyring or small model.

Easy miles taster (Tuesday, 30th September): 30th September; Meet outside Sportspark entrance

Ballroom+Latin Taster Session 4: 30th September; Congregation Hall 1.20; Come and get an introduction to the basics of ballroom and latin!!

Karate Taster Session: 30th September; Cong Hall 01.19; UEA Karate Taster Session. Open to all styles and abilities!

Belle: A Beauty and the Beast Tale Screening // Nintendo Switch Games Night!: 30th September; NewSci 0.05

Cheer Dance - Advanced Taster: 30th September; Kiff room, Sportspark; Join us at the Kiff room to get a taster of what Advanced squads have to offer! Meet our amazing coaches and learn the audition routine!

Karaoke Night: 30th September; Blue Bar

Pool Taster 1: 1st October; Red Bar @UEA BarSU; Come and try Pool at the UEA BarSU. Any ability, any year of study! From casual to competitive, there is a space for you at pool&snooker.

Ultimate Frisbee taster session - outdoors: 1st October; Colney Lane Hospital Pitch ///arts.flows.washed; If you want to explore a new sport, Ultimate Frisbee is the one to try! Ultimate involves a lot of cardio and can be quite intense, but it’s also very newcomer friendly.

Athletics Track Taster 4 ! (Wednesday, 1st October): 1st October; Sportspark Track

Rounders - Taster Session 3: 1st October; Colney Lane

Cheer Dance - Advanced Taster: 1st October; Dance Studio, Sportspark; Join us at the Dance Studio to get a taster of what Advanced squads have to offer! Meet our amazing coaches and learn the audition routine!

Cheer Dance - Show Taster: 1st October; Dance Studio, Sportspark; Join us at the Dance Studio to get a taster of what show squads have to offer! Meet our amazing coaches and learn a show routine!

Climbing taster session Wednesday 3pm-4pm: 1st October; Sportspark

Pool Taster 2: 1st October; Come and try Pool at the UEA BarSU. Any ability, any year of study! From casual to competitive, there is a space for you at pool&snooker.

Submission Grappling/ Muay Thai Taster Session Oct 1st: 1st October; Congregation Hall

Showchoir Taster Session: 1st October; Congregation Hall 01.08

Dodgeball Taster Session 02/10/25: 2nd October

GeekSoc does Andor: 2nd October; NEWSCI 0.08; Tagline AND/OR short description

Mindfulness and Meditation - Taster Session 1: 2nd October; Julian Study Centre (JSC) Room 2.02; We meet once a week to practice yoga and meditation. All beginners are welcome!

Open Mic Night: 2nd October; Blue Bar, Union House

Neurons & Knowledge, a PsychSoc Quiz Night!: 2nd October; Dorothy's Bar; Step into the mind’s maze for a night of trivia, theories, and Freudian slips. From Pavlov’s pups to Jung’s archetypes, it’s psychology with punchlines—where every answer reveals more than you bargained for.

Jiu Jitsu Taster Session Oct 2nd: 2nd October; Congregation Hall

Dance Taster session Friday: 3rd October; NewSci 0.01

Yoga taster - Hatha flow 3/10/25: 3rd October; Yoga taster sessions

Creative Game Night Social: 3rd October; NewSci 0.05

Yoga taster - restorative flow 3/10/25: 3rd October; Yoga taster session

Park Run x UEA Sport: 4th October; UEA Sport are taking over the Colney Lane Park Run for one week only!

Ultimate Frisbee taster session - outdoors: 4th October; Colney Lane Hospital Pitch ///arts.flows.washed; If you want to explore a new sport, Ultimate Frisbee is the one to try! Ultimate involves a lot of cardio and can be quite intense, but it’s also very newcomer friendly.

Water Polo Taster Session: 4th October; Sportspark Pool; Come try out Water Polo in Sportspark!

Jiu Jitsu Taster Session Oct 5th: 5th October; Congregation Hall

Ballroom+Latin Taster Session 5: 5th October; Congregation Hall 1.20; Come and get an introduction to the basics of ballroom and latin!!

Ballroom+Latin Taster Session 6: 5th October; Congregation Hall 1.20; Come and get an introduction to the basics of ballroom and latin!!

MMA/ Muay Thai Taster Session Oct 5th: 5th October; Congregation Hall

Climbing taster session Sunday 5pm-6pm: 5th October

Dance Taster Session Sunday: 5th October; NewSci 0.01

Karate Taster Session: 5th October; Cong Hall 01.20; UEA Karate Taster Session. Led by our NSKA coaches! Open to all styles and abilities!

Ultimate Frisbee taster session - indoors: 5th October; SP Hall 3; If you want to explore a new sport, Ultimate Frisbee is the one to try! Ultimate involves a lot of cardio and can be quite intense, but it’s also very newcomer friendly.

Ultimate Frisbee taster session - indoors: 6th October; Sportspark Hall 3; If you want to explore a new sport, Ultimate Frisbee is the one to try! Ultimate involves a lot of cardio and can be quite intense, but it’s also very newcomer friendly.

Anime x Neurodivergent Society: A Cozy Screening Social!: 7th October; Bookable Room 6, Union House

Ultimate Frisbee taster session - outdoors: 8th October; Colney Lane Hospital Pitch ///arts.flows.washed; If you want to explore a new sport, Ultimate Frisbee is the one to try! Ultimate involves a lot of cardio and can be quite intense, but it’s also very newcomer friendly.

Cheer Dance - Show Taster: 8th October; Dance Studio, Sportspark; Join us at the Dance Studio to get a taster of what show squads have to offer! Meet our amazing coaches and learn a show routine!

2001: A Space Odyssey Showing: 8th October; Bookable Room 1: Union House

Mindfulness and Meditation - Taster Session 2: 9th October; Julian Study Centre (JSC) Room 2.02; We meet once a week to practice yoga and meditation. All beginners are welcome!

Navigate Norfolk: Thetford Forest Walk: 11th October; Meet at the Mega Bus Stop on campus; Come and enjoy the beautiful scenery that Norfolk has to offer with this day trip. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the wonderful Thetford Forest and see what you can find!

Garden House Pub Quiz: 20th October; Garden House, Pembroke Road; Free Pub Quiz

Navigate Norfolk: Blakeney to Cley Day Trip: 25th October; Meet at the Mega Bus Stop on campus; Come and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery that Norfolk has to offer with this day trip. Enjoy a leisurely walk and maybe spot some wildlife!