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Welcome Back 2026🎟️ Welcome Back to your UEA Students' Union. We have a whole week of events for you to explore! Re-settle into student life at UEA, find your groove and your people. Be sure to book a ticket (even if the event is free) to secure a place and avoid disappointment!

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Forthcoming Events

Fri 23rd January

Mature & Commuter Students Welcome Back Social: 1pm - 3pm; Dorothy's

International Students Treasure Hunt: 2pm - 4pm; Meet in the Hive

Go Global Presents International Student Welcome Quiz and Afterparty: 8pm - 11pm; Blue Bar

Mon 26th January

Welcome Fair: 10am - 3pm; The LCR

Cat Café Visit: 1pm - 5pm; Meet at The Hive at 1PM; Come with us on a trip to Norwich Cat Cafe! Make some furry friends and have a cup of tea to warm up January. Please make sure to secure a ticket as this event is limited.

Family Style Dinner: Beans On Toast: 6pm - 7:30pm; Exhibition space, Union house

SpeedQuizzing: 8pm - 11:30pm; Blue Bar

Tue 27th January

Clubs & Socs Fair: 11am - 5pm; LCR and Hive; It's not too late in the year to join a Club or Soc! Come explore the wide variety of Clubs and Societies that you can join in your time at UEA, this time in the LCR and Hive.