SOCIAL MEDIA CALENDAR AND AWARENESS DAYS 2017/18

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1 SOCIAL MEDIA CALENDAR AND AWARENESS DAYS 2017/18

2 LET S GET SOCIAL UEA HAS A DIVERSE AUDIENCE As a globally connected university, providing top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 15,000 students, we are committed to expanding our global communities through the distribution of timely content across social media channels. We have produced this social media calendar to highlight key student engagement milestones, themes and activities..

3 SEPTEMBER UEA welcomes 15,000 students to campus. Promoting... The UEA Open Day. Announcing... Times University League Table Results UEA s unofficial mascot and the world s longest behavioural study on National Rabbit Day. 1 Organic September 1 Sleeptember Vascular Disease Awareness Month 1 World Alzheimers Month 3 Migraine Awareness Week 3 Organ donation Week 5 International Day of Charity 5 National Read a Book Day 7 Heritage Open Days 8 International Literacy Day 13 Roald Dahl Day 14 Stand Up To Cancer Day 14 Sexual Health Week 15 International day of Democracy 16 European Mobility Week 16 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 16 Mayflower Day 16 National Teaching Assistants Day 1 UCAS Applications Open 8 Admissions UG Open Day (TBC) 20 Say Hello - Early Arrivals LCR - SU (TBC) 20 UCAS Final Deadline for Applications (2017 entry) 23 Say Hello - Freshers and Returners - SU (TBC) 17 Pollution Prevention Week 17 Prostate Cancer Awareness Week 17 National Coding Week 18 International Week of the Deaf 18 National Eye Health Week 18 World Water Monitoring Day 21 International Day of Peace 22 World Car Free Day 23 National Rabbit Day 24 Banned Books Week 24 International Interpreters & Translators Week 24 World Reflexology Week, 26 European Day of Languages 27 National Fitness day 27 World Tourism Day 28 National Poetry Day 28 World Rabies Day 29 FSC Friday 29 World s Biggest Coffee Morning 24 Say Hello - Welcome Party - SU (TBC) 25 Autumn Semester Starts 30 Welcome Ball (TBC) (TBC) Times University League Table

4 OCTOBER UEA gears up for the final open day of the year. 30 years of Black History Month. Promoting... The fun happening at the Norwich Science Festival. Supporting... World Mental Health Day and better wellbeing. 1 1 AIDS Awareness Month 1 Black History Month 1 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 1 Down Syndrome Awareness Month 1 Dyslexia Awareness Month 1 Eat Better, Eat Together Month 1 Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month 1 Employee Ownership Month 1 Health Literacy Month 1 International Coffee Day 1 LGBT History Month 1 Lupus Awareness Month 1 World Vegetarian Day 2 National Dyslexia Week 2 Women s Sports Week 3 National Techies Day 4 World Animal Day 4 World Space Week 5 National Do Something Nice Day 5 World Dyslexia Awareness day 5 World Teachers Day 5 World Smile Day 9 Libraries Week 10 Ada Lovelace Day 10 World Mental Health Day 11 Biology Week 11 World Sight Day 13 International Day for Disaster Reduction 13 World Thrombosis Day 14 World Standards Day 16 World Food Day 17 Black Poetry Day 17 Medical Assistants Recognition Day 19 Diwali 20 World Statistics Day 22 International Stuttering Awareness Day 24 United Nations Day 24 World Development Information Day 27 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 28 International Observe the Moon Day 31 Halloween 21 Admissions UG Open Day Norwich Science Fair (TBC for 2018)

5 NOVEMBER Aviation History Month 1 Epilepsy Awareness Month 1 International Stress Awareness day 1 Lung Cancer Awareness Month 1 National Novel Writing Month 1 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 1 Vegan Month 1 World Vegan Day 5 Guy Fawkes Day 12 Geography Awareness Week 12 World Kindness Week 12 World Pneumonia Day 13 World Kindness Day 14 World Diabetes Day 15 Love Theatre Day 17 International Students Day 20 Universal Children s Day 21 World Hello Day 22 World Car Free Day 23 Thanksgiving 25 National Tree Week 30 Computer Security Day UEA celebrates the November festivities. Getting excited for... The Big Bang Fireworks display and the Norwich Xmas Lights Switch On. Thanksgiving. Not forgetting... The Mini Open Day. 24 Mini Open Day 3 Norwich Fireworks Display 16 Norwich Xmas Lights Switch On

6 DECEMBER AIDS Awareness Month 1 Anger Awareness Week 1 National Human Rights Month 1 National Write a Business Plan Month 1 World Aids Day 5 International Volunteer Day 5 International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 5 World Soil Day 10 Nobel Prize Day 10 Human Rights Day 10 International Animal Rights Day 11 International Mountain Day 15 Christmas Jumper Day 18 International Migrants Day 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 26 Boxing Day UEA looks back on the year and achievements. Promoting... International Volunteer Day. Get involved and make a difference! Wishing you... A merry Christmas and a happy New Year! 5 SU Xmas Market and Concert Market 14 UEA Choir Christmas Carol Concert 15 Autumn Semester Ends 16 Christmas Break Starts 22 University Buildings Close

7 JANUARY New Year s Resolutions Week 1 New Year s Day 2 Science Fiction Day 4 World Braille Day 11 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 15 Sugar Awareness Week 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 15 Blue Monday 16 International Hot & Spicy Food Day 18 Winnie the Pooh Day 19 National Popcorn Day 20 International Day of Acceptance 20 Penguin Awareness Day 21 Squirrel Appreciation Day 22 Cervical cancer Prevention Week 22 National School Choice Week 22 National Medical Group Practice Week 25 Burns Night (Scotland) 25 Burns Night 26 Australia Day 27 Holocaust Memorial Day 27 National Story Telling Week UEA welcomes students back its students after the xmas holidays. The start of the new year. Welcoming... International students on Arrivals Day. 2 University buildings reopen 10 International Arrivals Day 14 Christmas Break ends 15 Spring Semester begins 15 UCAS applications deadline (UK/EU) SU Refreshers Week

8 FEBRUARY UEA gets ready for Do Something Different Week. Chinese New Year. (2018 is the year of the dog) Promoting... Random Acts of Kindness Week. Loving... Valentines Day. 1 Black History Month 1 LGBT History Month 2 World Wetlands Day 4 World Cancer Day 4 Rosa Parks Day 5 Burn Awareness Week 5 Children s Authors and Illustrators Week 7 Periodic Table Day 11 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 12 Darwin Day 12 Freelance Writers Appreciation Week, February 15 OCD Week of Action 19 Do Something Different Week - Starts 23 Do Something Different Week - Ends 25 UCAS Entry Extra Opens 12 Random Acts of Kindness Week 13 World Radio Day 14 Ash Wednesday 14 International Book Giving Day 14 Valentines Day 16 Chinese New Year OCD Week of Action 19 Student Volunteering Week 20 World Day of Social Justice 27 Fairtrade Fortnight 28 Rare Disease Day

9 MARCH UEA prepares for Derby Day St Patrick s Day. Supporting... International Women s Day. Promoting... University Mental Health Day - and the wellbeing of our staff and students. 1 National Women s History Month 1 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 1 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 1 World Compliment Day 1 World Book and Copyright Day (UK) 2 University Mental Health Day 3 World Wildlife Day 3 Alexander Graham Bell s Birthday 8 International Women s Day 9 British Science Week 12 Brain Awareness Week 12 Nutrition and Hydration Week 14 Pi Day 14 World Math Week 15 World Consumer Rights Day 16 World Sleep Day 17 St. Patrick s Day 20 International Day of Happiness 20 The World Day of Theatre for Children and young people 21 International Day of Forests 21 World Poetry Day 22 World Water Day 23 World Meteorological Day 26 International Phace Syndrome Awareness Week 26 Epilepsy Awareness Purple Day 27 World Theatre Day 30 Good Friday 16 Spring Semester pauses for Easter 17 Easter Break begins 29 University Buildings close (TBC) UES SU F/T and P/T Officers Elections (TBC) Derby Day 2018

10 APRIL UEA gets back to work after Easter. Easter Sunday. Laughing on... April Fool s Day. Supporting... World Health Day. Talking about... English Language Day. 1 1 April Fools Day 1 Easter Sunday 1 Autism Awareness Month 1 Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 1 Testicular Cancer Awareness Week 2 International Children s Book Day 5 Global Day of the Engineer 6 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 7 World Health Day 22 Earth Day 22 International Mother Earth Day 23 Air Quality Awareness Week 23 Allergy Awareness Week 4 University Buildings reopen 15 Easter Break ends 16 Spring Semester continues (TBC) Complete University Guide 23 English Language Day 23 Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, 23 Shakespeare s Birthday 23 St George s Day 23 World Book and Copyright Day (UN) 23 European Immunization Week 23 MS Awareness Week 25 World Malaria Day 26 National Richter Scale Day 27 On Your Feet Britain 29 International Dance Day 29 World Park s Week 30 International Jazz Day

11 MAY Law Day 1 May Day 1 National Walking Month 1 World Asthma Day First Tuesday in May 3 World Press Freedom Day 4 Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you!) 5 International Midwives Day 9 Europe Day 12 International Nurses Day 12 World Fair Trade Day 15 National Vegetarian week 18 International Museum Day 22 International Day for Biological Diversity 22 World Goth Day 29 International Day of U.N. Peacekeepers 29 National BBQ Week 31 World MS Day UEA enters the assessment and exams period. World Museums Day. Supporting... International Nurses Day. Showing off our Jedi skills on... Star Wars Day. 7 Early May Bank Holiday 9 National Nursing Week - SU (TBC) 18 Spring Semester Teaching Ends 18 Student Transformation Awards - SU (TBC) 21 Assessment Period begins 28 Spring Bank Holiday. University Buildings Closed (TBC) Guardian University League Table

12 JUNE UEA welcomes the start of the British summer. Promoting... World Environment Day. Supporting... Bike Week. 1 Gay Pride Month 1 Global Day of Parents 1 International Children s Day 1 Volunteers Week 2 Fish and Chip Day 2 March for Men 5 World Environment Day 7 Tourettes Awareness Day 8 World Oceans Day 10 Bike Week 11 Diabetes Week 11 Men s Health Week 11 Carer s Week 12 Breathe Easy Week 12 Cervical Screening Awareness Week 14 World Blood Donor Day 15 Global Wind Day 17 Rabbit Awareness Week 17 Father s Day 18 Refugee Week 20 World Refugee Day 21 International Music Day 21 Summer Begins 21 World Humanist Day 21 World Music Day 21 National Clean Air Day 23 International Women in Engineering Day 15 Assessment period Ends 15 Spring Semester Ends 15 Standard Academic Year ends (TBC) Exit Ball - SU 30 UCAS applications deadline (International) (TBC) Teaching Excellence Foundation Released

13 JULY Canada Day 4 Independence Day (USA) 7 World Chocolate Day 10 National Don t Step on a Bee Day! 11 World Population Day 15 World Skills Day 16 Festival of Archaeology 17 World Day for International Justice 24 National Parks Week 28 World Hepatitis Day 29 Marine Week 30 International Day of Friendship UEA celebrates its students success. Graduation Week. Enjoying... World Chocolate Day. 15 UCAS Entry Extra Last Day 16 Graduation Period Begins 20 Graduation Period Ends (TBC) Graduation Ball - SU

14 AUGUST Yorkshire Day 1 National Road Victim Day 8 International Cat Day 12 International Youth Day 13 Lefthanders Day 15 Pythagorean Theorem Day 19 World Humanitarian Day 19 World Photo Day 30 International Day of the Disappeared UEA prepares for Clearing and Results Day. International Youth Day. Having fun with... World Photo Day. #Selfie 16 A-Level Results Day and Clearing 16 UCAS Adjustment Opens 27 Late summer holiday. University Buildings Closed 31 UCAS Adjustment Ends (TBC) National Student Survey

15 OPEN DAY EVENTS September 2 Exeter (TBC) 9 Birmingham (TBC) 15 Nottingham (TBC) 16 Nottingham (TBC) November 1 Essex (TBC) 11 Lincoln (TBC) 25 Southampton (TBC) 25 Lincoln (TBC) 23 Warwick (TBC) 23 Lincoln (TBC) 30 Reading (TBC) March 3 Birmingham (TBC) 30 Southampton (TBC) June Open Day Events Open days and mini open days are all geared up to give prospective students a real taste of what it s like to live and study at university. They can chat to students, lecturers and support staff, get a feel for the courses that interest them and get to know the university. October 7 Kent (TBC) 7 Reading (TBC) 7 Lincoln (TBC) 14 Birmingham (TBC) 21 Kent (TBC) 21 Warwick (TBC) 21 Lincoln (TBC) 21 Essex (TBC) 25 Exeter (TBC) 28 Southampton (TBC) 28 Essex (TBC) 29 Southampton (TBC) 2 Exeter (TBC) 3 Exeter (TBC) 16 Reading (TBC) 17 Reading (TBC) 23 Warwick (TBC) 24 Warwick (TBC) 30 Nottingham (TBC) July 1 Kent (TBC) 1 Nottingham (TBC) 8 Lincoln (TBC)

16 UCAS EVENT DATES September 5 Edinburgh, Royal Highlands Centre (TBC) Merseyside, University of Liverpool (TBC) 16 Sheffield, Sheffield Arena (TBC) Bedfordshire, University of Bedfordshire (TBC) 20 Kent and Medway, University of Greenwich (TBC) UCAS Event Dates UCAS Events help students explore a wide range of academic and career opportunities, and discover a future that s right for them. T: E: social.media@uea.ac.uk March 8-9 Northern Ireland, Eikon Exhibition Centre (TBC) Surrey, University of Surrey (TBC) Manchester, Manchester Central (TBC) West London, Brunel University (TBC) 20 Cornwall, Penryn Campus (TBC) 20 North East Wales, Glyndwr University (TBC) Exeter, Westpoint Arena (TBC) 23 Hereford and Worcestershire, UOW (TBC) London, ExCeL London (TBC) 31 Hampshire and Sussex, Brighton Centre (TBC) June 9 Staffordshire, Staffordshire University (TBC) 13 Birmingham, NEC Birmingham (TBC) 13 Norfolk, UEA (TBC) 14 Suffolk, University of Suffolk (TBC) Essex, University of Essex (TBC) 21 Cambridgeshire, Anglia Ruskin University (TBC) 21 South London, University of Greenwich (TBC) East London, University of East London (TBC) 26 Humberside, University of Hull (TBC) West and North, Yorkshire, Leeds Beckett University (TBC) 29 Lancashire, Edge Hill University (TBC) 29 Tyneside, Metro Radio Arena (TBC) 30 North and West, Cumbria, The Sands Centre (TBC) July 4 Bath, University of Bath (TBC) 4 West Wales, UWTSD, Carmarthen (TBC) 5 Cardiff, Cardiff Metropoltan University (TBC) 6 Tees Valley, Teesside University (TBC) 7 Dorset, Bournemouth University (TBC) 19 Lincolnshire, University of Lincoln (TBC) East Midlands, Loughborough University (TBC)