Events

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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!

For more info on how to buy your tickets, check out the video on this page.

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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

Day out in the city: 19th September noon - 2pm; Meeting place : Congregation Hall.; Hi everyone! We’re Proclaimers Society 👋 New to the city and looking to meet people? Join us for our guided “Day Out in the City”—grab lunch, explore the city, and make new friends! We meet outside Congregation Hall at 12pm then head to bus st; Making Friends | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events | Society Events | Mature & Commuter

Baseball Taster 1: 19th September 1pm - 4pm; The Plateau @ Colney Lane (Meet outside SportsPark); Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete rookie, come and join us for our first baseball taster session of the year!; Free | Sports Club Taster Sessions | Making Friends | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026

Baseball Taster 1 (Glove Owners ONLY): 19th September 1pm - 4pm; The Plateau @ Colney Lane (Meet outside SportsPark); Please only purchase this ticket if you have your own glove to use at this session.; Free | Sports Club Taster Sessions | Making Friends | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026

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

Indoor Softball Taster 1: 21st September 4:20pm - 6pm; Sportspark Hall 1; Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete rookie, come and join us for our first indoor softball taster session of the year!; Free | Sports Club Taster Sessions | Making Friends | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026

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

Outdoor Softball Taster 1: 23rd September 1pm - 4pm; The Plateau @ Colney Lane (Meet outside SportsPark); Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete rookie, come and join us for our first outdoor softball taster session!; Free | Sports Club Taster Sessions | Making Friends | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026

Outdoor Softball Taster 1 (Glove Owners ONLY): 23rd September 1pm - 4pm; Please only purchase this ticket if you have your own glove to use at this session.; Free | Sports Club Taster Sessions | Making Friends | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026

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

G.A.G: 26th September 11pm - 3am; The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio; SU Clubnights | Waterfront | 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

Budgeting Workshop: 29th September 2pm - 3pm; Bookable Room 6; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Community Fair: 30th September 11am - 4pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

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

Intro to Student Activism and Campaigns: 30th September 6pm - 8pm; Bookable Room 6; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

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

Fresher's Flirt: 1st October 7pm - 9:30pm; Blue Bar; Free | 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

Connect: 21st October 11am - 3pm; Exhibition Space, The Hive; Postgraduate Events | Free | Buddy(su) Events | Making Friends | Wheelchair Accessible | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events | Mature & Commuter

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