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Tue 17th September

Taekwondo Taster Session
9:30am - 10:30am
Congregation Hall 01.19

Wed 18th September

Tables Top Sports & Mini golf
noon - 6pm
The Hive & Exhibition Space, Union House
MidSoc Picnic and Rounders
1pm - 4pm
UEA Lake
MidSoc Welcome Event - Picnic and Rounders!
Wellbeing Dog Walk
2pm - 3pm
Meet at the Security Lodge
Explore the outdoor green space on our beautiful campus and see the ‘pawsitive’ effect the lovely doggos can have on your wellbeing.
International Students Meet Up
4pm - 7pm
The Yard Coffee
Pizza Taster Quiz -- Give It A Go!
6pm - 8pm
NewSci 0.05
Join us in NEWSCI 0.05 for a taster of our weekly quiz sessions. No prior experience or team needed, just feel free to come along! Winning team will receive a prize - and there'll be free pizza even if you don't :)
UV Zumba!
6:30pm - 8pm
The LCR
Come and join Zumba instructor Chloe in the LCR for an unforgettable zumba class! Glow sticks and UV face paint will be provided.

Thu 19th September

Ultimate Frisbee Outdoor Taster Session #1
2pm - 4pm
Colney Lane Playing Fields on the Plateau
Ever wanted to try a brand new, fast paced, beginner friendly team sport? Then come along to Ultimate Frisbee! Perfect for making new friends, enjoying the outdoors and giving something new a go.
Roller Disco - Thursday 19th September
4pm - 10pm
Sportspark - halls 4 & 5
Get your skates on and join us in Sportspark for our fun annual roller disco!
MEET AND GREET - Proclaimers Church society
7pm - 9:30pm
tbc
An event to welcome new students and returning students to the society and an introduction to who we are. Accompanied by food and fun games. Come along and bring a friend. Check our socials for more info. We look forward to meeting you!

Fri 20th September

UEA Welcome Colour Run!
11am - 3pm
Starting at The Sqaure
Coffee Coaster Painting
noon - 4pm
Exhibition Space
Tote bag painting
noon - 4pm
The Hive, Union House
Midsoc SU Bar Meet
20th September 3pm - 21st September midnight
The Square
MidSoc SU Bar meet up followed by a night out in City to have a boogie 🪩🕺🏼
UEA Badminton Taster Session #3
3pm - 5pm
Sportspark Hall 3
Welcome freshers and returners to UEA! Whether you are a badminton professional or an absolute starter there's a spot here for you at UEA Badminton. Come join us in our taster sessions for a feel of the sport, and get to know people from the club!
UEA Badminton Taster Session #4
5pm - 7pm
Sportspark Hall 5
Welcome freshers and returners to UEA! Whether you are a badminton professional or an absolute starter there's a spot here for you at UEA Badminton. Come join us in our taster sessions for a feel of the sport, and get to know people from the club!
A square poster, comic book style. A large central exclamation bubble reads "PANTS" with a subtitle "origins". See event description for full details. PANTS: Origins! [Welcome Week PANTS]
7pm - 10:30pm
Room TBC
A celebration of why YOU love theatre, whether you're a pining Pinter, the Sondheim of tomorrow, or just want to enjoy an evening of variety performance, this PANTS is for you. All proceeds to charity.

Sat 21st September

Ultimate Frisbee Outdoor Taster Session #2
2pm - 4pm
Colney Playing Fields on the Plateau
Ever wanted to try a brand new, fast paced, beginner friendly team sport? Then come along to Ultimate Frisbee! Perfect for making new friends, enjoying the outdoors and giving something new a go.

Sun 22nd September

Marston Marsh Welcome Walk
10:45am - 2pm
MEET AT THE SQUARE
Marston Marsh Nature reserve and UEA broads
Welcome Week BBQ
5pm - 8pm
BBQ by the Lake
A BBQ hosted by the committee to welcome our new politics students to UEA and to give people a chance to meet each other before seminars start the following day.
Ultimate Frisbee Indoor Taster Session #1
8:20pm - 10:20pm
UEA sportspark hall 3
Ever wanted to try a brand new, fast paced, beginner friendly team sport? Then come along to Ultimate Frisbee! Perfect for making new friends and giving something new a go.
Cheer Stunt Taster 22/09 Session 2
8:40pm - 10pm
Spring, Sportspark
Come along to one of our tasters to see what its like being an Angel! No experience is required, we focus on: stunting, tumbling, jumping and dance. We look forward to meeting you!

Mon 23rd September

Students With Disabilities Crafternoon
3pm - 5pm
Bookable Room 1, Union House - Above the Hive
Cuban Salsa Taster Session
6pm - 8pm
Thomas Paine Study Centre Foyer
Join us for a fun and interactive Cuban salsa taster session!
Taster Buzzer Quiz -- University Challenge Style!
6pm - 8pm
NEWSCI
Join us in NEWSCI for a taster of our buzzer quiz sessions. No prior experience or team needed, just feel free to come along! Both winners and runners up get a prize :)

Tue 24th September

Touch Rugby Taster Session
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meet at the square 5:10
Join us for a fun, mixed-gender touch rugby session! Open to all skill levels—no experience needed, just bring your energy and get ready to meet new people on campus! 🏉
Weightlifting seminar (FREE TASTER)
6pm - 7:30pm
Sportspark Gym
Lead by a professional weightlifting coach, Nick from Adira Performance, this session will introduce you to the sport of weightlifting (AKA Olympic weightlifting). The movements performed in weightlifting are the snatch and clean & jerk.
Golf Taster Session 1
6:30pm - 9pm
Norwich Family Golf Centre
Free taster session for people looking to join UEA Golf. Meet us outside the congregation hall at 6:30pm for a free lift to the range!
Karaoke
7pm - 10pm
Blue Bar
Ultimate Frisbee Indoor Taster Session #2
7pm - 9pm
UEA Sportspark Hall 4
Ever wanted to try a brand new, fast paced, beginner friendly team sport? Then come along to Ultimate Frisbee! Perfect for making new friends and giving something new a go.

Wed 25th September

Go Global Presents... Culture Fest!
noon - 4pm
The Hive, Union House
Short Tennis in The Square
noon - 3pm
The Square
Come and play some short tennis for welcome week!
Allotment Taster Session!
1pm - 3pm
the square/UEA allotments
Allotment Induction/Taster Session! Find out where our allotment is and what we have been up to as well as meeting other members and committee!
Lift Lab (FREE TASTER)
2pm - 4pm
Sportspark Gym
Come to learn from the more experienced members of our club the fundamentals of the barbell lifts of weightlifting and powerlifting (snatch, clean & jerk, squat, bench press, deadlift) and potentially strongman.
Ultimate Frisbee Outdoor Taster Session #3
2pm - 4pm
Colney Playing Fields on the Plateau
Ever wanted to try a brand new, fast paced, beginner friendly team sport? Then come along to Ultimate Frisbee! Perfect for making new friends, enjoying the outdoors and giving something new a go.
Students of Colour Sip & Paint
5pm - 7pm
SU Blue Bar

Thu 26th September

BuddySU Presents 'Get to Gnome Each Other!'
noon - 3pm
Exhibition Space, The Hive
First Generation to University Pizza Party & Quiz
5pm - 7pm
Bookable Room 6, Union House - Above the Hive
Burlesque Taster Session
6pm - 8pm
Join us at 18:00-20:00 in NEWSCI 0.06 for an opportunity to see what UEA Burlesque is all about for free!
Golf Taster Session 2
6:30pm - 9pm
Norwich Family Golf Centre
Free taster session for people looking to join UEA Golf. Meet us outside the congregation hall at 6:30pm for a free lift to the range!
SSAGO S'mores and Games
7:30pm - 9:30pm
tbc
Come and join us at our first event of the year!

Sat 28th September

Navigate Norfolk: Wells-Next-The-Sea Day Trip
10:30am - 4pm
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 around the seaside town of Wells!
Powerlifting (FREE TASTER)
2pm - 3pm
Fitness at the street (transport provided)
Come with us to Fitness at the Street in Salhouse to train on competition spec powerlifting equipment - calibrated plates, stiff bars and combo racks.
Ultimate Frisbee Outdoor Taster Session #4
2pm - 4pm
Colney Playing Fields on the Plateau
Ever wanted to try a brand new, fast paced, beginner friendly team sport? Then come along to Ultimate Frisbee! Perfect for making new friends, enjoying the outdoors and giving something new a go.

Sun 29th September

Open lifting (FREE TASTER)
4pm - 5pm
Come to open lifting and train your own way, while meeting fellow members of UEA Lifting. An optional session will be provided by our General Lifting Captain, Alex Gibberd, who will also attend to give guidance.
Ultimate Frisbee Indoor Taster Session #3
8:20pm - 10:20pm
UEA sportspark hall 3
Ever wanted to try a brand new, fast paced, beginner friendly team sport? Then come along to Ultimate Frisbee! Perfect for making new friends and giving something new a go.

Mon 30th September

Taster Buzzer Quiz -- University Challenge Style!
6pm - 8pm
NEWSCI
Join us in NEWSCI for a taster of our buzzer quiz sessions. No prior experience or team needed, just feel free to come along! Both winners and runners up get a prize :)

Tue 1st October

Music Production Society Give it a Go Session!
6pm - 8pm
tbc
Join us for our FREE Give it a Go taster session. It will be a chill evening, with drinks and snacks. Will be great to get to know other people and see what Music Production is all about! Music Production Society is open to everyone!

Wed 2nd October

Allotment Taster Session!
1pm - 3pm
the square/UEA allotments
Allotment Induction/Taster Session! Find out where our allotment is and what we have been up to as well as meeting other members and committee!
Lift Lab (FREE TASTER)
2pm - 4pm
Come to learn from the more experienced members of our club the fundamentals of the barbell lifts of weightlifting and powerlifting (snatch, clean & jerk, squat, bench press, deadlift) and potentially strongman.
Ultimate Frisbee Outdoor Taster Session #5
2pm - 4pm
Colney Playing Fields on the Plateau
Ever wanted to try a brand new, fast paced, beginner friendly team sport? Then come along to Ultimate Frisbee! Perfect for making new friends, enjoying the outdoors and giving something new a go.

Sat 5th October

Ultimate Frisbee Outdoor Taster Session #6
2pm - 4pm
Colney Playing Fields on the Plateau
Ever wanted to try a brand new, fast paced, beginner friendly team sport? Then come along to Ultimate Frisbee! Perfect for making new friends, enjoying the outdoors and giving something new a go.

Sun 6th October

Cromer cliffs walk
10am - 5pm
Norwich Bus Station
A stunning walk over Cromer cliffs and through the back lanes.
Ultimate Frisbee Indoor Taster Session #4
8:20pm - 10:20pm
UEA sportspark hall 3
Ever wanted to try a brand new, fast paced, beginner friendly team sport? Then come along to Ultimate Frisbee! Perfect for making new friends and giving something new a go.

Sun 20th October

Felbrigg Circular Walk
10am - 5pm
Norwich Bus Station
An adapted version of the Felbrigg Circular Walk - a country house and estate near Cromer.

Wed 23rd October

Connect
11am - 3pm
Exhibition Space, The Hive

Sat 26th October

Navigate Norfolk: Blakeney to Cley Day Trip
10:30am - 4:30pm
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!

Wed 30th October

Connect
11am - 3pm
Exhibition Space, The Hive
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