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Your passport to culture, connection, and international student life at UEA!

Go Global


Your passport to culture, connection, and international student life at UEA!
image of audience at a cultural showcase with a logo for go global overtop

 

a banner with the words Go Global 2026 in front of a drawing of earth

Are you ready for THE BIGGEST CULTURAL CELEBRATION EVENT at UEA?!

Go Global is back for another year! Join us as we embrace our roots and celebrate the vibrant traditions, stories, heritage, and cuisines from all over the world! In an unprecedented collaboration presented by UEA(SU), over 25 cultural societies and student groups will be working together to host a food festival and put on a showcase of cultural performances originating from different regions of the world. And for the first time ever this year, we're bringing you a global fashion show - open to all to take part, embody your culture, and walk the runway! More info on this soon!

Experience "Breath-taking" performances Taste "Mouth-watering" international cuisines and drinks from over 25 countries And "Dance the Night Away" in a global music rave (ALL INCLUSIVE with your ticket!) - From UEA(SU)

 

Date: Tuesday 5th May 2026

Doors Open: 18:00

Location: The Nick Rayns LCR and The Hive

 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

 


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Welcome! from Your Communities and Culture Officer

Welcome to Go Global, your cultural hub on campus! While Go Global is our biggest cultural event of the year, taking place every second term, it’s also much more than that, it’s your guide to exploring diverse cultures, meeting new people, and celebrating the richness of our global community.

Your Student Union is proud to champion diversity and inclusivity, and this page is designed to help you connect with cultures from all around the world. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about cultural events, societies, and traditions, as well as a photo gallery showcasing past Go Global moments and a Phrase of the Week to help you exchange and learn new languages.

Dive in, explore, and join us in celebrating the incredible diversity that makes our campus so unique!

 

 

Phrase of the week!

Hoşgeldiniz

Translation: Welcome to in Turkish

 

Submit your phrase of the week here

 

Cultural Events!

 

African Caribbean Medical Society ACMS Horizons: Professional Development Day
18th April 9:45am - 3:30pm
Harvard Lecture Theatre, JSC
Join us for an exciting day for medical students to build skills, gain insight, and connect. On Saturday 18th April 9:45-3:30pm in Harvard lecture theatre, JSC! - Portfolio building - Academic & research pathways - Talks, panels & workshops
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Postgraduate Events | Cultural Society Events | Making Friends | MedSoc Freshers | Generational Change | Alcohol-Free Events
Scandinavian European Games Night
23rd April 7pm - 10pm
New Science 0.06, UEA
Come join European societies for a games night!!
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Entertainment | Free | Cultural Society Events | Making Friends | Alcohol-Free Events | Society Events
uea(su) Go Global
5th May 6pm - 10pm
The LCR & Hive
Go Global is here! uea(su)'s flagship cultural celebration ft. a food festival, performances, and global rave.
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Entertainment | Postgraduate Events | Cultural Society Events | Liberation Networks | Buddy(su) Events | Making Friends | Wheelchair Accessible | All Abilities Welcome | LCR Students | Students of Colour Ambassadors Events
Music UEA Music Society Summer Showcase
17th May 6:30pm - 10pm
Nick Rayns LCR
UEA Music Society Summer Showcase Tickets on Sale Now!
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Cultural Society Events
Click here to view all cultural events

 


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