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Forthcoming Events

Tue 26th September

Assassins In-person Taster: 6pm - 10pm; Congregation Hall 0.17 & 0.13; Come on over to our first in-person taster session of the year, with many more to come. Gonna be playing some mini-games with nerf guns. Feel free to hang around and get to know us!

Taster Session 1: 6pm - 7pm; Blackdale 0.08; Come along and try a free Ballroom & Latin taster session, where you will meet some of our lovely committee and learn the basics of the Waltz and Cha-Cha-Cha!

Welcome event: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSCI 0.08; Welcome to ABACUS! Come meet the committee and new friends with games and free snacks.

Alice Macdonald Pizza & Politics: 6:30pm - 8pm; BarSU

UEA Finance and Investment Meet & Greet: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; TPSC Foyer / Lecture Theatre; Come join us at the TPSC to: - Meet the committee - Hear more about our student-led Oakwood Fund, and how you can get involved - Increase your chances of landing a grad scheme/internship - Find out more about the events we have planned

Taster Tuesday Yoga 6:45-7:30: 6:45pm - 7:30pm; Kiff Matheson; Come join us for a free Nidra (mediation) yoga taster class with Eve :)

Find My Co-Host Speed Social: 7pm - 9pm; Union House, Bookable Room 5 (Upstairs in the Hive); Got an idea for a show you'd like to run but aren't sure how to find co-hosts or guests? Look no further! There will be an icebreaker quiz and a 'speed-dating' chat format afterwards so you can talk to as many possible co-hosts as possible :)

Taster Session 2: 7pm - 8pm; Blackdale 0.08; Come along and try a free Ballroom & Latin taster session, where you will meet some of our lovely committee and learn the basics of the Waltz and Cha-Cha-Cha!

UEA TKD Taster Session THREE (26/09/2023): 8pm - 10pm; You know what could be fun? Taekwondo :P Experience or not we welcome everyone who wants to try out Taekwondo, this (and all other) taster sessions will provide you an insight into the world and community of UEA TKD!

Wed 27th September

Archery Taster Session 1 - Group 1: 1:10pm - 3:10pm; Sportspark Hall 3

An Introduction to iNaturalist: 2pm - 4pm; The Square, UEA campus

Give Ultimate Frisbee a go! Outdoor taster: 2pm - 4pm; Always wanted to chuck some plastic discs around but never had the chance? Ultimate Frisbee is the sport for you! Join us at the Sportspark in Hall 4, whether you've played the sport or never heard of it!

Womens Football Trials: RETURNERS AND FRESHERS: 2pm - 4pm; Colney Lane Playing Fields; Hello and Welcome to UEA but more importantly UEAWFC, We cant wait to meet you! This is a Trial for UEA Freshers and Returners who were unable to make previous trial dates! See you there!

Canoeing - Adventure Afternoons: 2:30pm - 5:30pm; Meet at UEA Megabus Stop; Do something fun and adventurous outdoors!

Archery Taster Session 1 - Group 2: 3:20pm - 5:20pm; Sportspark Hall 3

Geog Soc Give it a Go Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; EFRY 01.02; Give it a Go Quiz! Get your tickets on our SU page - don't worry they are free!

GIAGO Wednesday 27th Commercial Dance Taster Session 18:00-18:45: 6pm - 6:45pm; 0.08 Blackdale Building; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for commercial style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

ACMS Meet & Greet: 6:30pm - 8pm; Bookable Room 1; Come along to our ACMS Meet & Greet for a chance to connect with other med students of all years and get to know each other. We'll have ice breakers, games and give you the rundown on what we have planned for this coming year.

Showchoir taster session 2023/2024: 6:30pm - 9pm; Congregation Hall 0.13; Hi there! Come along to our taster session for new students. All abilities are encouraged and we will be singing Believe by Cher. The congregation hall is the large building with steps between the 25/26 bus stop and the hive/LCR.

GIAGO Wednesday 27th Contemporary Dance Taster Session 18:45-19:30: 6:45pm - 7:30pm; 0.08 Blackdale Building; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for contemporary style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

GIAGO Wednesday 27th Lyrical Dance Taster Session 19:30-20:15: 7:30pm - 8:15pm; 0.08 Blackdale Building; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for contemporary style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

GIAGO Wednesday 27th Jazz Dance Taster Session 20:15-21:00: 8:15pm - 9pm; 0.08 Blackdale Building; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for jazz style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

GIAGO Wednesday 27th Hip Hop Dance Taster Session 21:00-21:45: 9pm - 9:45pm; 0.08 Blackdale Building; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for Hip Hop style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

Thu 28th September

Jewellery making with UEA yoga!: 5pm - 8pm; Bookable Room 1 - Student Union; Come join UEA yoga for some jewellery making!

Blue bar meet up!: 5:30pm - 8pm; Blue bar on campus; Come join us in the blue bar, with all years to get to know each other! Free for members and non-members :)

BSL Taster Session: 6pm - 7pm; Lecture Theatre 2; BSL taster event learning fingerspelling

Mindfulness and Meditation Society: taster session: 6:30pm - 8pm; JULIAN STUDY CENTRE (JSC) 1.03; Let's practice mindfulness together and meet like-minded people!

S'mores and games: 7pm - 9:30pm; Bookable Room 6 (Union House); Join us for smores and games

TASTER SESSION FOR TOUCH RUGBY!!!: 7pm - 9pm; Sportspark; NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!! Join us for an exciting and action-packed taster session at our touch rugby club! New? Returning? Doesn't matter, everyone is welcome! Touch Rugby at UEA is a mixed sport and is open for everyone to play.

Fri 29th September

MPS Freshers Event: 6pm - 8pm; Julian Study Centre JSC1.03; Get to know the MPS committee, other freshers who are interested in Music, and most importantly: HAVE FUN! We will be providing some snacks and drinks during the event so nothing will stop you from having a great time :) (room info tbc)

Scavenger Hunt: 6pm - 9pm; NEWSci 0.06; A fun social to get to know other members and get familiar with our amazing campus.

German Society Pub Crawl: 6:45pm - 11:59pm; Meet in the square on campus; German society pub crawl Route: - SU Bar/The Square - Murderers - Revs - Glasshouse - Mischief and ending at Waterfront to go to Propaganda!

UEA TKD Taster Session FOUR (29/09/2023): 8pm - 10pm; Congregation Hall 01.19; You know what could be fun? Taekwondo :P Experience or not we welcome everyone who wants to try out Taekwondo, this (and all other) taster sessions will provide you an insight into the world and community of UEA TKD!

Sat 30th September

Navigate Norfolk: Wells-next-the-Sea Day Trip: 10:30am - 4pm; Meet at the Mega Bus Stop on campus

GIAGO Saturday 30th Contemporary Dance Taster Session 13:00-13:45: 1pm - 1:45pm; Dance Studio, Sportspark; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for contemporary style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

Give Ultimate Frisbee a go! Outdoor taster: 2pm - 4pm; Colney Lane - The Plateau; Always wanted to chuck some plastic discs around but never had the chance? Ultimate Frisbee is the sport for you! Join us at the Sportspark in Hall 4, whether you've played the sport or never heard of it!

GIAGO Saturday 30th Hip-Hop Dance Taster Session 14:30-15:15: 2:30pm - 3:15pm; Dance Studio, Sportspark; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for Hip-Hop style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

GIAGO Saturday 30th Lyrical Dance Taster Session 15:15-16:00: 3:15pm - 4pm; Dance Studio, Sportspark; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for Lyrical style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

Kayak Bar Crawl: 5pm - midnight; Come to our kayak bar crawl! Meeting point is at the square at 5pm or you can meet us at mischief at 6pm. We are ending at A list so don't forget to buy a ticket! Paddle Love

Sun 1st October

Day Walks Pub Social: 2pm - 5:30pm; Red Lion Pub- Eaton Street, NR4 7LD

Taster Session 3: 2pm - 3pm; Blackdale 0.08; Come along and try a free Ballroom & Latin taster session, where you will meet some of our lovely committee and learn the basics of the Waltz and Cha-Cha-Cha!

Taster Session 4: 3pm - 4pm; Blackdale 0.08; Come along and try a free Ballroom & Latin taster session, where you will meet some of our lovely committee and learn the basics of the Waltz and Cha-Cha-Cha!

Taster Session 5: 6pm - 7pm; Sportspark Dance studio; Come along and try a free Ballroom & Latin taster session, where you will meet some of our lovely committee and learn the basics of the Waltz and Cha-Cha-Cha!

Taster Session 6: 7pm - 8pm; Sportspark Dance studio; Come along and try a free Ballroom & Latin taster session, where you will meet some of our lovely committee and learn the basics of the Waltz and Cha-Cha-Cha!

Give Ultimate Frisbee a go! Indoor taster: 8:20pm - 10:20pm; UEA Sportspark - Hall 3; Always wanted to chuck some plastic discs around but never had the chance? Ultimate Frisbee is the sport for you! Join us at the Sportspark in Hall 4, whether you've played the sport or never heard of it!

Mon 2nd October

Cuban Salsa: 6pm - 8pm; Thomas Paine Study Centre Foyer; A 2 hour Cuban salsa lesson with Jose! The first hour is for beginners, and the second hour is for intermediates.

1st Bowling Social: 7pm - 9pm; Hollywood Bowl, Riverside, Norwich; Come & Join us for our first social of the academic year! And Check out the theme too!

DisneySoc Welcome Quiz Night: 7pm - 9pm; NewSci 0.03; Come join us for a quiz night and get to know the committee and what we have in store for the rest of the year!

The Weather Diaries at Norwich Theatre: 7pm - 9:30pm; Norwich Theatre Stage 2; A screening of The Weather Diaries at Norwich Theatre followed by a Climate Café to tackle fears about the climate crisis. Tickets are free of charge.

Free taster session: 7:40pm - 10pm; Sportspark Hall 2; For anyone who wants to give fencing a try, we'll be teaching you all the basics of foil with plenty of opportunities to stab each other and make new friends.

Wildlife Quiz: 8pm - 10pm; NEWSCI 0.02; Join us for a fun wildlife quiz!

Tue 3rd October

Icing & Decorating Workshop: 5pm - 8pm; New Science building room 0.02; Come and enjoy decorating biscuits with icing, sprinkles and more! We will provide the ingredients, however you may wish to bring a box or some tin foil to take your goodies home in! Open to all - please book a ticket (free!) to reserve your space.

Taster Tuesday Yoga 5:30-6:30: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; Come join us for a free vinyasa flow yoga taster class with Eve :)

Taster Session 7: 6pm - 7pm; Blackdale 0.08; Come along and try a free Ballroom & Latin taster session, where you will meet some of our lovely committee and learn the basics of the Waltz and Cha-Cha-Cha!

Wed 4th October

Archery Taster Session 2 - Group 1: 1:10pm - 3:10pm; Sportspark Hall 3

Wellbeing Dog Walk: 2pm - 3pm; Meet outside the security lodge

Archery Taster Session 2 - Group 2: 3:20pm - 5:20pm; Sportspark Hall 3

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

Welcome Event: 6pm - 8pm; Interested in global health and want to know more? Come join us to learn more about our society while decorating some cookies!

GIAGO Wednesday 4th Contemporary Dance Taster Session 18:45-19:30: 6:45pm - 7:30pm; 0.08 Blackdale Building; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for contemporary style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

GIAGO Wednesday 4th Lyrical Dance Taster Session 19:30-20:15: 7:30pm - 8:15pm; 0.08 Blackdale Building; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for Lyrical style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

GIAGO Wednesday 4th Jazz Dance Taster Session 20:15-21:00: 8:15pm - 9pm; 0.08 Blackdale Building; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for Jazz style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

GIAGO Wednesday 4th Hip-Hop Dance Taster Session 21:00-21:45: 9pm - 9:45pm; 0.08 Blackdale Building; A UEA Dance Squad Taster session for Hip Hop style dance. Make sure to bring water and dance appropriate footwear. All abilities welcome!

Thu 5th October

UEA Trampolining taster 3: 6pm - 7:30pm; Sportspark Hall 2

Mindfulness and Meditation Society: taster session: 6:30pm - 8pm; JULIAN STUDY CENTRE (JSC) 1.03; Let's practice mindfulness together and meet like-minded people!

Fri 6th October

Oktoberfest: 6pm - 11pm; meeting in the square on campus; Have you ever been to an Oktoberfest? Have you ever wondered what it would be like? Have you ever wanted to go to an Oktoberfest? Come with us to celebrate this amazing German tradition in Norwich city center!

Sewing Taster: 6pm - 8pm; TBA

Sun 8th October

Taster Session 8: 2pm - 3pm; Congregation Hall 01.20; Come along and try a free Ballroom & Latin taster session, where you will meet some of our lovely committee and learn the basics of the Waltz and Cha-Cha-Cha!

Meet & Greet + Qatar: 5pm - 8pm; EFRY LT; Meet and greet the society!

Mon 9th October

Free taster session: 7:40pm - 10pm; Sportspark Hall 2; The perfect opportunity to try out fencing with all kit provided and plenty of opportunities to stab eachother and make new friends

Wed 11th October

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

Thu 12th October

Mindfulness and Meditation Society: taster session: 6:30pm - 8pm; JULIAN STUDY CENTRE (JSC) 1.03; Let's practice mindfulness together and meet like-minded people!

Sat 14th October

Navigate Norfolk: Thetford Forest Day Trip: 11am - 4pm

Knitting Taster: 2pm - 4pm; TBA; Learn how to Knit in this beginner session. We will be teaching the basics of knitting required to make our beginner project! It is also a great time to meet fellow crafters as well as the new committee! Open to all students!

Wed 18th October

Wellbeing Dog Walk: 2pm - 3pm; Meet at UEA Security Lodge

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

Fri 20th October

Crochet Taster: 6pm - 8pm; Learn how to Crochet in this beginner session. We will be teaching the basics of crochet required to make our beginner project! It is also a great time to meet fellow crafters as well as the new committee! Open to all students!

Wed 25th October

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

Sat 28th October

Navigate Norfolk: Blakeney to Cley next the Sea Day Trip: 10:30am - 4:30pm; Meet at the Mega Bus Stop on campus

Wed 1st November

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

Wed 8th November

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

Sat 11th November

Navigate Norfolk: Oxburgh Hall Day Trip: 11am - 4pm

Wed 15th November

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

Wed 22nd November

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

Sat 25th November

Navigate Norfolk: Horstead Mill Day Trip: 11am - 4pm; Meet at the Mega Bus Stop on campus

Wed 29th November

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

Wed 6th December

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

Sat 9th December

Navigate Norfolk: Felbrigg Estate Day Trip: 11am - 4pm; Meet at the Mega Bus Stop on campus

Wed 13th December

Weekly Quiz: 6pm - 8pm; NEWSci 0.06; An exquisite quiz run by the UEA quiz society.

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