Event

Overview
The Big SU Brunch
21st September
Waterfront Building Foyer
Ducks, challenges and brunch
The Welcome Fayre
22nd September
Waterfront Building Foyer
Join us at the Welcome Fayre to meet local businesses, charities, community organisations and student services. FREE EVENT!
The Big SU Quiz
22nd September
Sir Bobby Robson Suite, Ipswich Town Football Club, Portman Road
Come along and get quzzical with the SU team!
Secret Story Cafe
23rd September
Roots Community Cafe, 1 Museum Street, Ipswich
Step into our cosy literary hideaway for a Blind Date with a Book - no titles, no covers, just a few intriguing clues and a whole lot of mystery. Come for the coffee. Stay for the story. Leave with new literary friends.
Sports and Societies Showcase
23rd September
Waterfront Building Foyer
Meet our Sports and Societies to find out more about how you can get involved! FREE EVENT
Sip, Spin & Win
24th September
The Mix, Waterfront Building
Your coffee break just got an upgrade: new drinks to discover, freebies to grab and prizes waiting on the wheel.
Drag Bingo at the Big SU Night Out
25th September
Escape Club, Ipswich
Get ready for Drag Queen Bingo at Escape! Hosted by Ivanna Drink from RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, there will be bingo, laughs, a drag show, great prizes, 20% off drinks and entry to Escape at 9pm
Tipsy Trail 2026
26th September
Meet outside the University by the Question Mark
Join us for a fun-filled Tipsy Trail around Ipswich with exclusive drink deals, and the chance to meet fellow freshers.
The Big SU Games Night
27th September
Langden Games, Ipswich
Grab some pizza, play some classic games and meet new people at our chilled out Big SU Games Night!

Ease into Welcome Week with a relaxed evening of bedazzling random things to take home.

Choose from a selection of objects, then make yours entirely your own using gems, stickers and plenty of sparkle. We’ll provide all the materials, so you don’t need to bring anything or have any creative experience.

Your ticket also includes a drink. Come with friends or on your own, there are no awkward icebreakers, and our team will be there to welcome you and help you settle in.