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Union House - the heart of UEA Students' Union.

Welcome Back Festival 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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Welcome back to Term 2 at UEA!

Based in Union House, at the heart of campus, we are a liberation-leading organisation driven by the UEA student community. Our services include club nights and bars, Student Elections, live gigs, a vast array of student societies to join and free, impartial advice from our trained team of advisors. You are automatically enrolled as a member of the Union when you join the University, so we’ll be with you every step of the way. Whatever your journey is here, uea(su) has your back!

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Your 2026 Welcome Back Late Night Events

The ONLY official start back to your life at UEA. Forget the unofficial Freshers events, these are the ones everyone will be talking about. Huge nights, epic gigs, and loads of chances to meet your new best mates. For those who joined us over the break, your uni experience is just beginning!

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Graduation - The Last Dance: 17th July 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | LCR Students

Welcome Festival Fairs

Welcome Back Fairs

A highlight of the 2026 Welcome Back calendar, this is your chance to explore a diverse array of local Norwich and national businesses, student organisations and sports clubs all eager to welcome you back to life at UEA.

Welcome Fairs

Student Clubs & Societies

Clubs & Societies

Whether you’re looking to dive into something new or share your existing passions with other like-minded students, we’ve got over 200 sports clubs & student societies for you to taster and choose from. Find your community now!

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Student Elections

As a democratic organisation representing the student body at UEA, uea(su) run elections each academic year to make sure that you have a say on who represents you and to make sure that, once elected, your representatives are held accountable.

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Student Officers

There are Full Time and Part Time elected officers who represent students' interests on a broad range of issues and students from all backgrounds. Check out their individual pages to see more about what they do and how they represent you.

Student Officers

2026 Spring Elections

Every year Students’ Unions around the country give the student body the opportunity to decide who will lead their Union for the next academic year. As a democratic organisation, uea(su) is no different. All of our key decisions are made by students, for students. Our annual elections are the time when you can decide who should fill these leadership positions!

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All Events In Your 2026 Welcome Back Calendar

England Vs Panama: 27th June 6pm - 11pm; The Adrian Flux Waterfront; SU Clubnights

Graduation - The Last Dance: 17th July 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | LCR Students

Norwich Pride Afterparty: 25th July 9pm - 2:30am; The Adrian Flux Waterfront; SU Clubnights | Waterfront

We Are Scientists: 28th July 7:30pm - 11pm; The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio; SU Clubnights | Waterfront

As It Is: 8th September 7:30pm - 11pm; The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio; SU Clubnights | Waterfront

Liana Flores: 14th September 7:30pm - 11pm; The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio; SU Clubnights | Waterfront

Fletchr Fletchr: 1st October 7:30pm - 11pm; The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio; SU Clubnights | Waterfront | Welcome Festival 2026

Myles Smith: 3rd October 5pm - 7pm; The Nick Rayns LCR; SU Clubnights | LCR Gigs

Myles Smith: 3rd October 7:30pm - 9:30pm; The Nick Rayns LCR; SU Clubnights | LCR Gigs

Deaf Havana: 4th November 6:30pm - 10pm; The Nick Rayns LCR; SU Clubnights | LCR Gigs

Deptford Northern Soul Club: 14th November 6:30pm - 10pm; The Waterfront Studio; SU Clubnights | Waterfront

The Snuts: 29th November 7pm - 10:30pm; The Nick Rayns LCR; SU Clubnights | LCR Gigs

Belle & Sebastian: 12th December 6:30pm - 10pm; The Nick Rayns LCR; SU Clubnights | LCR Gigs