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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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