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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.

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.

Events

SpeedQuizzing: 15th September; Blue Bar

Karaoke Night: 16th September; Blue Bar

Women's hockey taster session 1 - all abilities: 17th September; Astro Pitch 2; We are holding a taster session to try out hockey! This is open to all abilities and we will provide sticks for those who have never played before. Please buy a ticket if you will be attending and we look forward to meeting you all.

Women's Rugby - Taster Session 1: 17th September; tbc; First out of four taster sessions

Paddleboarding Drop-In - Welcome Week: 18th September; Do something fun and adventurous outdoors!

Welcome Week Roller Disco: 18th September; Sportspark

Mountaineering Welcome Presentation: 18th September

UEA Welcome Colour Run!: 19th September; The Square

Badminton Taster: 19th, 3-4pm: 19th September; Sportspark Hall 4; Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.

Badminton Taster: 19th, 4-5pm: 19th September; Sportspark Hall 4; Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.

Women's Rugby - Taster Session 2: 19th September; Middle of the Track @ Sports Park; Session 2 out of four

Badminton Taster: 20th, 3-4pm: 20th September; Sportspark Hall 2; Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.

Badminton Taster: 20th, 4-5pm: 20th September; Sportspark Hall 2; Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.

Badminton Taster: 20th, 5-6pm: 20th September; Sportspark Hall 2; Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.

Badminton Taster: 20th, 6-7pm: 20th September; Sportspark Hall 2; Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.

Back Massages: 21st September; Bookable Room 6

Women's Rugby - Taster Session 3: 22nd September; Colney Playing Fields; Third taster session - 1 more to go!

Dorothy's Open Mic Night: 22nd September; Dorothy's

Fencing free taster session: 22nd September; Sportspark Hall 2

SpeedQuizzing: 22nd September; Blue Bar

Karaoke Night: 23rd September; Blue Bar

Headucate Hunt: 24th September; Meet us in the Square!; Scavenger hunt to test your UEA knowledge across our campus. Prizes to be won and free pizza to be shared when you find the committee!

Women's Rugby - Taster Session 4: 24th September; Colney Playing Fields; Last of the taster sessions!

Yoga: 25th September; Bookable Room 6

Taster Session 25/09/25: 25th September; UEA Sportspark , Hall 1; Come along to our UEA Dodgeball Taster Session! It's a fun and friendly introduction to the sport, perfect for beginners.

Active Campus: Trail Walk: 26th September; Roundabout - Sainsbury Art Centre; Try out the trail routes around campus!

Dorothy's Quiz: 26th September; Dorothy's

Womens & Non-binary Only Taster Session: 28th September; Sportspark Hall 1

Taster Session 28/09/25: 28th September

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

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

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

Taster Session 02/10/25: 2nd October

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

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

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