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a whole term full of amazing events starting 15th january 2025

Buy your tickets below for our programme of Welcome Back events!

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Our – official – events are for UEA students ONLY. You will need to show your campus card on entry. Don’t worry you'll be given your card when you start studying here!

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Games Night - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 9th September noon - 10th September midnight; Blue Bar; Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Games Night - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 10th September noon - 11th September midnight; Blue Bar; Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Crafts - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 11th September 2pm - 10pm; HIVE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mini Golf - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 11th September 2pm - 8pm; SQUARE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Treasure Hunt: 11th September 3pm - 4:30pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

British Snack Night: 11th September 6pm - 9pm; Blue Bar; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Crafts - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 12th September 2pm - 10pm; HIVE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mini Golf - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 12th September 2pm - 8pm; SQUARE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Film Screenings - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 12th September 4:30pm - 7pm; Unio; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

The Late Lounge: 12th September 7pm - 9pm; Unio; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Silent Street Party: 12th September 9pm - 1am; The Square & BarSU; SU Clubnights | Free | LCR Students | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Crafts - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 13th September 2pm - 10pm; HIVE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mini Golf - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 13th September 2pm - 8pm; SQUARE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Film Screenings - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 13th September 4:30pm - 9pm; Unio; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Welcome Party: 13th September 9pm - 1am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Yoga: 14th September 10am - 11am; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Mature & Commuter Students Coffee Morning: 14th September 10am - noon; Dorothy's; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Postgraduate Coffee Morning: 14th September 10am - noon; Scholar's Lounge; Postgraduate Events | Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Welcome Fair - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 14th September 11am - 3pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mature & Commuter Students Speed Friending: 14th September noon - 3pm; Dorothy's; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Students with Disabilities Craft & Chill: 14th September 2pm - 4pm; Bookable Room 1; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Run Club: 14th September 5pm - 6pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Glitter Tattoo: 14th September 6pm - 8pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

GLOW: 14th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Getting started at UEA: exploring digital and study systems, a session for mature students: 15th September 10am - 11:30am; C Hall 0.17 (W3W: maps.breed.chop); Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Societies Fair - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 15th September 11am - 4pm; Sportspark; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Yoga: 15th September noon - 1pm; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Daily Run Club: 15th September 5pm - 6pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Slumber Party: 15th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Yoga: 16th September 10am - 11am; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Sports Fair - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 16th September 11am - 4pm; Sportspark; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mature & Commuter Students Speed Friending: 16th September noon - 3pm; Dorothy's; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Daily Run Club: 16th September 5pm - 6pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Family Feud: 16th September 6pm - 8:30pm; Lecture Theatre 3 - UEA CAMPUS; A lively games night with a meet & greet — come make new friends and win prizes!; Making Friends | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events

Cheddar: 16th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Yoga: 17th September 10am - 11am; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

*SOLD OUT* Buddy SU Presents: Plant Pot Painting: 17th September 11am - 3pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

The Propagation Station: 17th September 11am - 3pm; Exhibition Space in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Getting started at UEA: exploring digital and study systems, a session for mature students: 17th September 1pm - 2:30pm; LT3 (W3W: owner.memo.stops); Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Daily Run Club: 17th September 5pm - 6pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Yoga: 18th September 10am - 11am; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Local Market - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 18th September 11am - 4pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Roller Disco: 18th September 3pm - 8pm; Sportspark; Get those skates on and join us for the Roller Disco!; All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events

Daily Run Club: 18th September 5pm - 6pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Girls night Sip & Paint: 18th September 6pm - 8:30pm; Bookable Room 6 / Hive - UEA Campus; A relaxed girls' night with snacks, self-care bags, and guided painting.; Making Friends | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events

Mature student movie night - HUGO (2011): 18th September 6:30pm - 9pm; Lecture Theatre 2 (W3W: stored.chill.good); Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

No Scrubs: 18th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mug Painting Workshop: 19th September 11am - 1pm; Exhibition Space in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Flower Arranging: 19th September 2pm - 3pm; Exhibition Space in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Party Poppers: 19th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Terrarium Workshop: 20th September 11am - 1pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Norwich Walking Tour: 20th September 1pm - 4pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Paddleboarding: 20th September 2pm - 4pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Lush 'Skintroduction' Workshop: 21st September 2pm - 6:30pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

*SOLD OUT* - Tote Bag Painting: 21st September 4pm - 8pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Cuban Salsa Dance Class: 21st September 6pm - 7pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

5-a-Side Football Tournament: 21st September 7pm - 9pm; Sports Park football Pitch; Grab your team and get competitive — prizes to be won!; Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events

Bachata Dance Class: 21st September 7pm - 8pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Latin Dance Social: 21st September 8pm - 9pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Postgraduate Coffee Morning: 22nd September 10am - noon; Scholar's Lounge; Postgraduate Events | Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Vintage Clothes: 22nd September 10am - 4pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Norwich Market Tour: 22nd September 11am - 2pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Flower Arranging: 22nd September 2pm - 4pm; Exhibition Space in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Traffic Light Party: 22nd September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mature Student Norwich Heritage Walk: 23rd September 10am - noon; Norwich City Centre - meet outside Norwich Cathedral Erpingham Gate at 10am; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Bookshop Coffee Tour: 23rd September 11am - 2pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Care Experienced and Estranged Students (CEES) Welcome Social: 23rd September noon - 2pm; Bookable Room 1; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Dog Walk: 23rd September 1pm - 2pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Tote Bag Painting: 23rd September 1pm - 5pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Matcha Sip'N'Paint: 23rd September 6pm - 8pm; Bookable Room 6; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Plant Sales: 24th September 10am - 4pm; The Square; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Hip Hop Dance Class: 24th September 1pm - 2:30pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Create, Customise, Upcycle: 24th September 2pm - 4pm; Exhibition Space; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Indie Sleaze: 24th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Massages: 25th September 9am - 5pm; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Getting started at UEA: exploring digital and study systems, a session for mature students: 25th September 10am - 11:30am; C HALL 0.13 (W3W: factor.stick.deny); Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Plant Sales: 25th September 10am - 4pm; The Square; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Zine Making Workshop: 25th September 2pm - 4pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Festive Lantern Making: 25th September 4pm - 6pm; Exhibition Space; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mature Student Karaoke: 25th September 7pm - 9pm; Dorothy's in Union House (W3W: lovely.trucks.happen); Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Gasolina: 25th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mini Ponies: 26th September 11am - 1pm; The Broad; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Party101 with DJ Matt Bennett: 26th September 7:30pm - 11pm; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Sunday Brunch After Church: 27th September 1pm - 4pm; Eaton Park Community Centre - Park Ave, Norwich NR4 7AZ; Free food and good company after church — everyone welcome!; Making Friends | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events | Volunteering and Charity Student Events

Big Roast Dinner: 27th September 4pm - 6pm; Campus Kitchen; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Getting started at UEA: exploring digital and study systems, a session for mature students: 28th September 1pm - 2pm; Meadow 01.02 (W3W: stared.employ.rent); Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Mature Students Gaming Afternoon: 30th September 1pm - 4pm; Bookable Room 1, Union House (W3W: lovely.trucks.happen); Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

UV Zumba: 30th September 8:30pm - 9:30pm; LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026

Sports Night - Kick Off: 30th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mature Student Pub Night & Bar Games: 2nd October 6:30pm - 9pm; Dorothy's in Union House (W3W: lovely.trucks.happen); Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Y2K vs 2010s: 2nd October 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

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