Event List

Mon 2nd September

Community Corner at Bower is BACK!: 9am - 4pm; Community Corner, Bower Ashton (opposite the main info point); Community Corner to reopen after it's summer break.

Sun 8th September

Free Bubble Tea at Glenside - Student Life: noon - 5pm; The Students' Union, Glenside Campus; Join Student Life at the Glenside Students' Union for free bubble tea! Our friendly events are a great chance to meet new friends.

Mon 9th September

WELCOME Glenside Museum Tour - Student Life: 2pm - 5:30pm; Glenside Museum, Glenside Campus; Meet the Student Life Team at the Accommodation Office for a tour of the Glenside Hospital Museum. Afterwards enjoy donuts and refreshments in the Students Union at Glenside.

Tue 10th September

Get Crafty: Tie Dye Time: noon - 2pm; Glenside Playing Field (opposite the clock tower); Try your hand at t-shirt tie dying! Practice on our second-hand tees or bring your own items to give them a new lease of life.

Fri 13th September

Food Shopping Trip: 11am - 1pm; Outside P Block, Frenchay; Join us on a trip to the local supermarket so you can start stocking up on food and other essential items to help you settle into your new home!

Sip and Paint: noon - 3pm; Glenside Students' Union; Join us to make a mocktail and paint a canvas in The Students' Union! UWE Student life will be joining us too!

Sat 14th September

Bristol City Centre Tour: 11am - 12:30pm; Outside P Block, Frenchay OR Ka Fei coffee hub; The UWE Global Student Support Team are excited to take you on a fabulous sightseeing trip around Bristol!

Frenchay Campus Tour - Student Life: noon - 4pm; Purdown View Student Life Hub, Frenchay Campus; As you begin this exciting journey, we invite you to join us for a campus tour. This is the perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the campus and meet fellow students.

Wristband Collection: 1pm - 6pm; Reception area, The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY; Wristband Collection point

Domino's Freshers' Icebreaker Party: 10pm - 3am; Union 2, The Students’ Union building, Frenchay Campus; We're kicking the week off at The Students' Union with our Icebreaker Party, with Domino's joining us to supply plenty of FREE pizza to you all!

Sun 15th September

Wristband Collection: 1pm - 6pm; Reception area, The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY; Wristband Collection point

ICE CREAM VAN AT FRENCHAY CAMPUS: 2pm - 4pm; Centre for Sport, Frenchay Campus; Whether you like an ice cream or ice lolly, it's free on us – a little way to say Welcome to UWE Bristol!

Welcome fun time at the Centre for Sport!: 2pm - 6pm; Join us for an hour of Mega Bounce at the Centre for Sport! It’s a fantastic way to break the ice and make new, lifelong friends. Afterward, enjoy free pizza and head over to the Student Life Hub Purdown View for fun and games.

Cirque Du Soul Opening Party w/BL3SS: 10pm - 4am; Motion; This is the biggest event of your Official UWE Freshers’ Week and we're heading to Motion for the Cirque Du Soul Opening Party with a very, very special Secret Headliner!

Mon 16th September

Global Coffee Morning: 9am - 10am; Global Lounge, Room 2P4, Frenchay; A morning welcome from the Global Student Support team who are here to provide you with all the support and guidance you need to help you to settle into student life at UWE Bristol!

Find out about our Sports Clubs and Societies: Drop In: 10am - 2pm; Glenside Campus Students Union Building; A chance for students to find out information about our Sports Clubs and Societies.

ICE CREAM VAN AT GLENSIDE CAMPUS: noon - 2pm; Car park 9, Glenside Campus; Whether you like an ice cream or ice lolly, it's free on us – a little way to say Welcome to UWE Bristol!

Pizza Making at Bower: noon - 1:30pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; We have UWE's own Pizza expert Del Vecchios Pizza and his oven coming to Bower so you can try out the relaxing art of pizza making, we'll have delicious toppings to choose from (including Vegan)

WELCOME 2024: Sustainability Drop-In: Bulb Planting (Glenside): noon - 2pm; The Engagement Space in The Students’ Union on Glenside Campus; Join the Green Team to plant some flower bulbs in pots to take away and grow on your windowsill.

Wristband Collection: 1pm - 6pm; Reception area, The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY; Wristband Collection point

Money and Motivation workshop - guest speaker Cameron Parker: 2:30pm - 6:30pm; Purdown View Hub, Frenchay Campus; Concerned about managing money and making new friends? We've got you covered. Meet UWE Bristol's money experts and seasoned Student Life Assistants for top tips.

Kong Adventure Golf: 3pm - 4:30pm; Bristol Golf Centre, Common Mead Lane; Are you ready to play an 18-hole game of adventure golf with KONG as your opponent?

UWE Drag Race: 9pm - 2am; Union 2, The Students’ Union building, Frenchay Campus; We've gathered together some of Bristol's most wonderful artists for an unforgettable night of drag. This will be a night to remember with DJ Sets and a Drag Cabaret.

90's VS. 00's Party W/ Dick & Dom: 10pm - 3am; SWX; 90s or 00s... which decade supplied the best music? We thought we'd bring along the one and only Dick and Dom to put the two decades to the test!

Tue 17th September

Find out about our Sports Clubs and Societies: Drop In (Bower): 10am - 2pm; Bower Ashton Campus; A chance for students to find out about our Sports Clubs and Societies.

Windowsill Herb Garden (Glenside): noon - 2pm; Glenside Students' Union; Come and create a herb garden for your accommodation and make your meals more delicious!

Food Shopping Trip: 2pm - 4pm; Outside P Block by the bench on Frenchay; Join us on a trip to the local supermarket so you can start stocking up on food and other essential items to help you settle into your new home!

Kong Adventure Golf: 3pm - 4:30pm; Bristol Golf Centre, Common Mead Lane; Are you ready to play an 18-hole game of adventure golf with KONG as your opponent?

Safer Pre's Prep - Quiz and 0% Drinks (Wallscourt Park): 5pm - 7pm; Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus; Want a chance to win an £100 deliveroo voucher? Drop in and chat to us about how you can stay safe on the sesh, grab a free 0% drink and take our quiz!

Bingo Wonderland: 10pm - midnight; Union 2, The Students’ Union building, Frenchay Campus; Love ABBA? Love Bingo? Well have we got news for you dancing queens, it’s time to take a chance on us and try and get a full house in our ABBA bingo extravaganza!

Dazed Muzic DNB Rave: 10pm - 3am; Clock Factory; One of the UK’s biggest music brands, Dazed Muzic, is joining us at Clock Factory and they’re bringing down some HUGE special guests to give you one unforgettable night!

Freshers' Foam Party: 10pm - 4am; Pryzm; We're taking you to Pryzm for our Freshers Foam Party! Join us in the City Centre for our highly anticipated Foam Party, with infamous DJ's taking to the stage whilst enjoying the amazing drinks deals!

Wed 18th September

Global Coffee Morning: 9am - 10am; Global Lounge, Room 2P4, Frenchay; A morning welcome from the Global Student Support team who are here to provide you with all the support and guidance you need to help you to settle into student life at UWE Bristol!

Keeping safe as an International Student: 9:30am - noon; 5X101 Frenchay Campus; We are excited to welcome the Avon and Somerset Police to share everything you need to know about common types of fraud targeting students.

Find out about our Sports Clubs and Societies: Drop In: 10am - 2pm; Frenchay Union 1, Lower Engagement Space; A chance for students to find out information about our Sports Clubs and Societies.

The Placement Uniform Swap Shop: noon - 2pm; Swap or donate your pre-loved uniform in exchange for a new size or fit!

WELCOME 2024: Nature walk and Picnic at Bower: noon - 2:30pm; Students' Union Cafe and Bar-Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come and join the Green Team to discover the hidden corners of the grounds at Bower, followed by a walk around the beautiful Ashton Court and a picnic.

Culture matters – develop your capability to be effective in culturally diverse: 1:30pm - 3:30pm; 5X101, Frenchay Campus; Join us for an interactive workshop where we will explore how our own culture may influence how we view the world and how this understanding may help us better understand each other.

Shy and Friendly Tea Party: 2:30pm - 5:30pm; Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus; An opportunity to come to a gentle afternoon event and make new friends. We will bring refreshments and of course tea and cakes!

Ice Cream & Astro Sports Party: 5pm - 8pm; Astro Facility, Centre for Sport, Frenchay Campus; Try a variety of outdoor sports on the newly refurbished astro facility, including beach volleyball, tennis, basketball, and 5 a side football.

Safer Pre's Prep - Quiz and 0% Drinks (Purdown - Student Life Hub): 5pm - 7pm; Student Life Hub in Purdown, Frenchay Campus; Want a chance to win an £100 deliveroo voucher? Drop in and chat to us about how you can stay safe on the sesh, grab a free 0% drink and take our quiz!

ABBA Disco Wonderland: 10pm - 3am; SWX; Disco Wonderland is back and bringing you yet another dazzling & spectacular show! After six years of sold-out tours, they’re are back and groovier than ever. This is not one to miss out on!

Duckland UKG Rave W/ Scruz: 11pm - 3am; The Lanes; Bristol's most popular UKG brand Duckland is doing a special takeover at The Lanes (previously at The Crofters Rights) and they’re bringing down some big names to keep you grooving all night long!

Thu 19th September

Meet the Global Support Teams: 10am - 11am; The Careers Lounge, the Library level 2, Frenchay; Join us for an overview on the most important things you need to be aware of with regards to your student visa, working in the UK and how to access international and EU student support and guidance throughout your course.

Quote on a Tote: noon - 2pm; Glenside Students' Union; Create your own design and then iron it onto a tote bag!

Speed Friending and Social @ Bower Ashton: noon - 2pm; Bower Ashton Campus, Students Union space; We're bringing our wildly popular Speed Friending event to Bower Ashton with a creative twist.

WELCOME 2024: Climate Chats and Cake: 1pm - 2pm; Meeting Room 1, The Students' Union, Frenchay Campus; Climate Chats and Cake is a monthly session for UWE students to come together, meet like-minded students and hear inspiring stories.

Safer Pre's Prep - Quiz and 0% Drinks (Glenside Hub): 5pm - 7pm; The Hub, Glenside Campus; Want a chance to win an £100 deliveroo voucher? Drop in and chat to us about how you can stay safe on the sesh, grab a free 0% drink and take our quiz!

WELCOME 2024: Reel Nature? Environmental Film Club – Film screening “2040”: 5pm - 7:30pm; Meeting Room 1, The Students' Union, Frenchay Campus; Join us for our film screening of “2040” to watch the tale of a father imaging a future for his daughter, one where the problems of climate change have been solved.

Questions of No Importance: 8pm - 11pm; Union 2, The Students’ Union building, Frenchay Campus; "This is going to be the biggest quiz of your life! Over £300 in prizes, 4 quiz rounds, 3 mini-games, that's right, Questions Of No Importance is back in style."

Basement Rave w/ Secret Headliner: 10pm - 3am; Basement 45; We return to Basement 45 for one intimate Drum & Bass Basement Rave with a special b2b secret headliner set! This event has sold out 3 years in a row now and YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!!!

DRIP Thursdays: 10pm - 3am; Lizard Lounge; The only student night dedicated to UK hip hop, drill, afrobeats and more.

Propaganda Indie Party: 10pm - 3am; The Fleece; We're serving you only the best cutting-edge indie, alternative, pop punk, emo, and just a smidge of cheesy singalong bangers. We are the best night for INDIE KIDS in skinny jeans!

Fri 20th September

Welcome Social- Cake Decorating: noon - 2pm; Glenside Students' Union; Fancy a sweet treat at lunch? Come and decorate a cupcake and chat to fellow students!

Meet Your SU Presidents & Part-Time Officers at Bower: 2pm - 4pm; The Students' Union Café/Patio, Bower Ashton; Get to know the people who run your Students' Union!

Freshers' Boat Party w/Soulecta: 10pm - 3am; Thekla; We’re heading to Bristol’s most iconic club, Thekla, for our Freshers’ Boat Party! Expect a night filled with all of the best in UKG, House, and Techno with some of the biggest names in those genres.

Shake it off ft a Taylor Swift Tribute: 10pm - 3am; Union 2, The Students’ Union building, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to Shake it Off with our Taylor Swift tribute.

Sat 21st September

WELCOME 2024: Charity Shop Crawl: noon - 3pm; Gloucester Road - Meet at Frenchay Campus East Entrance Bus Stops or at the Costa - 14 Gloucester Road; Join the Green Team and the LGBTQ+ Society for a Charity Shop Crawl where we will visit 8 different charity shops back to back on Gloucester Road!

ICE CREAM VAN AT FRENCHAY CAMPUS: 6:30pm - 8:30pm; X Block Plaza at Frenchay Campus; Whether you like an ice cream or ice lolly, it's free on us – a little way to say Welcome to UWE Bristol!

Outdoor Cinema at Frenchay Campus presents The Goonies: 7pm - 9:30pm; X Block Plaza, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane Stoke Gifford BS16 1QY; Join us for a night in front of the big screen, bring a chair or set down a blanket and enjoy an evening of feel-good film magic!

SKINT Saturdays: 9pm - 1am; Union 2, The Students’ Union building, Frenchay Campus; "We are proud to announce YOUR BRAND NEW WEEKLY SATURDAY NIGHT, Skint Saturday’s, to this years Freshers package! Join us for drinks deals, music, games lounge & much much more!

Sun 22nd September

Bristol Museum Trip: 11am - 1pm; Outside the main entrance at the Arnolfini; Experience the wonderful, diverse, and vibrant city of Bristol and explore its historical collections of art, nature, and outstanding history in two of its most important museums.

Sunday Chill @ The SU: 1pm - 6pm; The Students' Union, Frenchay Campus; Drop in to the SU for cake, tea, games or just to chill in a relaxed environment.

Music, Sport, and Food Party: 5pm - 8pm; Centre for Sport, Frenchay Campus; Feeling inspired from the Paris Olympics and Paralympics? Try a variety of activities available on the MOVE programme.

Toastie & Film Night - Student Life: 5:30pm - 9pm; Purdown View communal kitchen, Frenchay Campus; Join us on Sun Sep 22 2024 at 17:30 at Purdown View communal kitchen for a cosy evening starting with you making your own delicious toasties and then a movie screening of your choice.

OUTDOOR CINEMA AT GLENSIDE CAMPUS PRESENTS THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: 7pm - 9:30pm; Frisbee Field, Glenside Campus - UWE Bristol, Blackberry Hill Stapleton BS16 1DD; Join us for a night in front of the big screen, bring a chair or set down a blanket and enjoy an evening of feel-good film magic!

Mon 23rd September

Meet the Global Support Teams: 10am - 11am; The Careers Lounge, the Library level 2, Frenchay; Join us for an overview on the most important things you need to be aware of with regards to your student visa, working in the UK and how to access international and EU student support and guidance throughout your course.

Meet Your Campus Officer! (Glenside): noon - 2pm; Glenside Students' Union; Come and meet your Campus Officer, Mercy, find out more about what we can do for you and let us know what you would like to see from Glenside Students' Union for the following year!

Kong Adventure Golf: 3pm - 4:30pm; Bristol Golf Centre, Common Mead Lane; Are you ready to play an 18-hole game of adventure golf with KONG as your opponent?

Tue 24th September

Global Coffee Morning: 9am - 10am; Global Lounge, Room 2P4, Frenchay; A morning welcome from the Global Student Support team who are here to provide you with all the support and guidance you need to help you to settle into student life at UWE Bristol!

Print and Art sale at Bower: 11am - 2:30pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come and buy some art to decorate your room or accommodation.

WELCOME 2024: Glenside Community Garden Session and Social: noon - 2pm; Glenside Community Garden; All students are welcome to join the Green Team and drop in for a social and some gardening activities in the Community Garden at Glenside.

Student Life Gaming evening: 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus; Come and join The Student Life team for an evening of fun and games.

Boat trip with cream tea: 6pm - 7pm; Bristol Packet Tours' Watershed; Join us for a mini cruise down the beautiful River Avon from Bristol Harbourside. This is a great way to see some of the amazing Bristol sights and get to know your peers more.

Wed 25th September

Dr Bike: 11am - 3pm; Atrium in Z Block (Engineering block) Frenchay Campus; A free safety inspection, along with gear and brake adjustment. This service includes brake blocks and cables when necessary.

Freshers' Fair 2024: 11am - 4pm; The Students' Union, Frenchay Campus; Join us on Frenchay Campus for two amazing days of Freshers' Fair fun, showcasing stalls from sports clubs and societies, The Students’ Union, UWE Bristol and local and national brands.

Soldering Workshop For Electronics Repair: 11am - 3pm; Atrium in Z Block (Engineering block) Frenchay Campus; Want to develop a new skill that’s both practical and great for your CV? Our soldering workshop is the perfect opportunity, especially if you’re interested in volunteering at the UWE Bristol Repair Café.

Introduction to Community Corner - tie dye at Bower: noon - 2pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come to Community Corner - find out what is on offer, from swap shops to free teas and coffees and you can pick an item of clothing out of swap shop, a tote bag or something of your own to tie dye.

The Placement Uniform Swap Shop: noon - 2pm; Swap or donate your pre-loved uniform in exchange for a new size or fit!

Clothes Mending Workshop: 12:30pm - 3pm; Atrium in Z Block (Engineering block) Frenchay Campus; New to mending? Learning how to repair your clothes is a useful skill that will help extend the life of your favourite garments.

Global BBQ Party: 3pm - 5pm; Community Garden, Frenchay campus. Located between the Students’ Union buildings and the Farmhouse; Welcome to the UK! What better way to celebrate your arrival than with a BBQ party! This is a great opportunity to discover what we have to offer international and European students and start making connections with people from around the world.

Mocktails & BINGO with Student Life: 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Purdown Communal Kitchen, Frenchay Campus; Get ready for a fun-filled, alcohol-free event in the brand new communal kitchen in Purdown View with Student Life.

Thu 26th September

Global Coffee Morning: 9am - 10am; Global Lounge, Room 2P4, Frenchay; A morning welcome from the Global Student Support team who are here to provide you with all the support and guidance you need to help you to settle into student life at UWE Bristol!

Freshers' Fair 2024: 11am - 4pm; The Students' Union, Frenchay Campus; Join us on Frenchay Campus for two amazing days of Freshers' Fair fun, showcasing stalls from sports clubs and societies, The Students’ Union, UWE Bristol and local and national brands.

Pottery Painting at Bower: noon - 2pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come and paint some pottery, once painted we will be sending them to Trylla Ceramics studio to fire in their kiln, we will collect once fired so you must be available to collect your finished piece 2 weeks later from the SU info desk at Bower.

Fri 27th September

Introduction to common learning issues: 11:03am - 1:30pm; 5X107, Frenchay Campus; Come along to an engaging and informative workshop on some of the common learning issues that students face and strategies on how to work around these.

Coaster Decorating (Glenside): noon - 2pm; Come and decorate a coaster for your new accommodation, or why not give as a gift to a new friend and enjoy some refreshments from us too!

WELCOME 2024: Climate Convos and Crafts (Bower): noon - 2pm; A block shared space, Bower Ashton Campus; Come to talk about the Climate Crisis whilst crafting and find joy, power and community - all whilst being creative and discussing how we can build ourselves the future we deserve.

Kong Adventure Golf: 3pm - 4:30pm; Bristol Golf Centre, Common Mead Lane; Are you ready to play an 18-hole game of adventure golf with KONG as your opponent?

Get Crafty: Pins & Patches: 5pm - 7pm; Upper Engagement Space, Union 1, Frenchay Campus; Upcycle your clothes the easy way! Practice on our second-hand tees and tote bags or bring your own items to give them a new lease of life.

Sat 28th September

WELCOME 2024: Greenspace - Conservation Volunteering Day: 10am - 3pm; Splatts Abby Wood - Meet Outside The Students’ Union shop - Frenchay Campus; Do you love spending time outdoors in nature? Are you interested in wildlife and forestry conservation? If yes, then this is for you, even if you have never done anything related to conservation before - all abilities are welcome.

Bristol Street Art Tour: 11am - 12:30pm; Ka Fei coffee hub - City Centre; Come and join us to explore Bristol's amazing street culture and the revealing stories and works on Banksy!

Sun 29th September

Student Life - Roxy Lanes: 4pm - 8pm; Looking for a fun time out and enjoy a challenge? Roxy Lanes has got you covered!

Mon 30th September

Creatopia Workshop - Fun with felt at Bower: noon - 2:30pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Drop in and learn the process of needle-felting. With a large variety of colours and templates to choose from, you can create a mini felty figure to take away … animals, love hearts and mushrooms are popular projects for this session.

Pizza Making with Del Vecchio's Pizza: noon - 3pm; Glenside Students' Union; Come and enjoy some delicious pizza at lunch time!

Big Hello - All Together Now: 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Centre for Music, Frenchay Campus; A relaxed, informal, feel-good singing group open to all.

Kong Adventure Golf: 3pm - 4:30pm; Bristol Golf Centre, Common Mead Lane; Are you ready to play an 18-hole game of adventure golf with KONG as your opponent?

Big Hello – All Together Now Glenside: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; 1H12, Glenside Campus; Feel good singing open to all

Get Crafty: Sip n' Paint: 5pm - 7pm; Upper Engagement Space, Union 1, Frenchay Campus; Come and get arty with us! Relax and unwind with a non-alcoholic drink in one hand and a paintbrush in the other.

Karaoke and Pizza Night with Student Life: 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Student Life Hub, Frenchay Campus; Join us for an unforgettable Karaoke and Pizza Night, where you can belt out your favorite tunes—whether you’re flying solo or jamming with friends.

Give it a Go: 6pm - 6:55pm; Meeting Room 1, SU Building, Frenchay Campus; The society will be running a Give it a GO session for new students. We'll be giving you tips and tricks to succeed at your first year, a tutorial, and you'll get to know us and what we do as a society better. Come along and learn something new!

Big Hello - Big Band: 7pm - 9pm; 2E027, E Block Frenchay Campus; Confident and enthusiastic players are welcome to join this full big band!

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