Extracurricular Opportunities
Enriching your experience beyond the classroom
Our University Centre in the heart of Bury St Edmunds offers a vibrant variety of extracurricular initiatives designed to develop your interests, connect with your peers, broaden your horizons, and equip you with skills employer’s value.
Become a student representative
Represent your cohort, share feedback with staff, and play a role in shaping the student experience. As a Student Rep, you can help run open days, welcome new students, and speak at events, all skills that will take you further in your career and help others do the same.
Attend thought-provoking Edmunds Lectures
The Edmunds Open Lecture Series offers free, thought-provoking public lectures delivered by academics, authors, and industry experts throughout the year. Topics range from mental health and creativity to politics and social change. A great way to expand your thinking and meet others across disciplines.
Explore the future with immersive technology
Higher education students have access to our award-winning XR Lab, where you can explore virtual reality, 3D modelling, and simulation tools. Some courses integrate XR directly into the curriculum, and students can also volunteer for projects using this technology.
Participate in career and study skills workshops
Tailored enrichment programmes such as ‘Career Ready’ run throughout the year, helping you improve academic writing, presentation skills, time management, and research techniques.
Ready to take part?
Visit the Student Hub, talk to your Personal Academic Tutor, or check the University Centre noticeboards and events calendar for upcoming enrichment activities.
You can also email our Student Experience Team for more details on how to get involved or suggest a new initiative: universitystudiessupport@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.
Get in touch
Schools, colleges, or community groups interested in hosting a session, arranging a visit, or requesting resources – please contact our Schools Liaison Team at schools.liaison@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.