Welcome to UEA ABACUS
ABACUS - Association of British and Chinese University Students - was founded in 2022 with the core value of uniting Asian students from all backgrounds (Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, British-born Chinese, etc.).
Regardless of nationality and beliefs, we embrace both the Chinese and English cultures. Through hosting and organising fun social events all throughout the year, we aim to promote stronger connections within the UEA community, and create long-lasting friendships between participating students.
Throughout the year we hold monthly events and festival events! Our range of events is endless, meaning there’s an event for everyone, including fresher welcome events (e.g. City tour + bubble tea), food outings and events (e.g. Chinese Hot Pot, Japanese food night, Dimsum, Korea food night...), inter-university dinners (e.g. Chinese New Year dinner, Christmas Dinner), games and activities (e.g. karaoke, rollerskating, cardgames, mini-golf, trampolining...).
Join our Facebook group and follow our Instagram to keep updated on all the social events we are holding throughout this year and we will be sure not to disappoint you!
If you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact any one of the committee members directly.
In February we have FREE do something different events every friday & special Valentine's event!
Upcoming Events
Do Something different - Chinese calligraphy workshop
10/FEB/2023 Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Bookable room 6
Do Something different - Chinese papercutting + origami workshop
17/FEB/2023 Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: TBC
Valentine's special event - Single's Inferno
19/FEB/2023 Time: 12:30-16:00
Location: NEWSCI 0.07
Do Something different - Chinese makeup & traditional cloth photo booth
24/FEB/2023 Time: afternoon TBC
Location: TBC
Committee 2022/2023
President: Grace Guan - nkw19aku@uea.ac.uk
Secretary: Phoebe Lin - qwm18mqu@uea.ac.uk
Treasurer: Athena Yu - sdv19xku@uea.ac.uk
Publicity: Claudia Chiew
Social secretary: Tony Hau
Equality and Diversity: Helen Li
Health and Safety: Onyekwutozia Edozie
Union council rep: Andrea Sagun
First-year rep: Cheuk Hui
Members welfare
Every member will be given a sticker with ABACUS logo, you can collect it at our most recent mahjong event. With the sticker, you will get:
- 15% off in Chatime
- 10% off in 9bar karaoke
Thanks to our lovely sponsors: chatime and 9bar!