2015 Freshers Magazine by Emma L Brown

2015 FRESHERS MAGAZINE FRESHERS’ FAIR MAP INSIDE!

WELCOME! Welcome to your Students’ Union! Welcome to your Students’ Union! We exist to help every student get the very best out of their time at UWE Bristol. We offer a huge range of Societies and Sports Clubs, all to give you the chance to develop your skills and talents, have fun and meet new people. So join in, speak up and be more! Come and say hello to us at the brand new Students’ Union building at Frenchay campus. Join us for a bite to eat in the bar or for a dance at one of our amazing club nights! Jack Polson SU President

MEET YOUR

PRESIDENTS Your Presidents are elected to represent you!

JACK POLSON

LAUREN CONEN

SU PRESIDENT E: SUPRESIDENT@UWE.AC.UK T: @THESUPRESIDENT F: /THESUPRESIDENT

VP EDUCATION E: VPEDUCATION@UWE.AC.UK T: @VPEDUCATION F: /VPEDUCATION

GEM HEYWOOD

SCARLETT OLIVER

ADAM BRITTAIN

VP SOCIETIES & COMMUNICATION E: VPSOCSANDCOMMS@UWE.AC.UK T: @VPSOCSANDCOMMS F: /VPSOCSANDCOMMS

VP COMMUNITY & WELFARE E: VPCOMMWELFARE@UWE.AC.UK T: @VPCOMMWELFARE F: /VPCOMMUNITYANDWELFARE

VP SPORTS & HEALTH E: VPSPORTS@UWE.AC.UK T: @VPSPORTSHEALTH F: /VP.SPORTSANDHEALTH

PART-TIME

OFFICERS

CHELSEA MCNULTY ROISIN GREENUP

LEYTH HAMPSHIRE JACK LIGHT

COMMUNITY & WELFARE

SPORTS & HEALTH

SUSTAINABILITY

LGBT

KEVIN WILSON

RONG CUI

BLAKE SEERS

SHELLEY FAULKNER

DISABLED STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

BOWER ASHTON CAMPUS

GLENSIDE CAMPUS

Could you represent over 27,000 students to the Students’ Union, the university, the community and beyond? Join in with your Students’ Union by running for a position in our upcoming byelections this September. From Societies to education, we have a range of important positions that will shape the future of the university and the Students’ Union, creating positive changes for UWE students. Nominations open: 22nd September 2015

Find out more at thestudentsunion.co.uk/elections

INTERNATIONAL

International Students’ Orientation

WELCOME!

Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th September

If you’re new to the UK, we have some special events

and make the most of your time at UWE and in Bristol.

Frenchay, Bower Ashton and Glenside campuses Informative and social sessions to help you settle in

just for you! You can expect a warm welcome from our friendly team plus lots of advice to help you settle The Welcome Lounge

in to life here. Your Students’ Union is here to help ensure international students have the best possible

7th September–2nd October

experience at UWE.

Monday–Thursday: 09:30–13:30 & 15:00–18:00 Friday: 09:30–12:00 & 12:30–16:00 Community Hub (Octagon), Frenchay campus Come and meet our friendly Global PAL Leaders to chat about life at UWE Bristol over a cup of tea or coffee. The Welcome Lounge is the best place to ask for advice, find accommodation and to find out more about living in the UK.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

WELCOME WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

BRITISH TEA PARTY!

WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 14:00 – 17:30, THE STUDENTS’ UNION, FRENCHAY Join us for traditional British afternoon tea and cake! Join in: craft activities to decorate your room, yoga, football, badminton, learn hip-hop dance, design a rocket and an information fair to help you complete your settle in tasks.

GLOBAL FUSION PARTY! WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER The SU Bar at Frenchay, 19:30 until late Come and join us at the Students’ Union for your The full timetable of activities can be found at thestudentsunion.co.uk

classic British food, dancing to music from around the world, shisha, mocktails, face painting and games.

A great way to make friends and settle in at UWE!

WE’RE HERE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIFE OF EVERY STUDENT AT UWE

YOUR NEW

STUDENTS’ UNION Every UWE campus has its own character and atmosphere. Frenchay, Glenside and Bower Ashton campuses each have a Students’ Union, offering services and a bar providing the very best in food, drink, music, sports, entertainment and more! This year sees extended opening hours at Glenside with an improved food and drinks menu, Starbucks, and a whole host of new events including a brand new monthly quiz night! With Bower Ashton campus being known as the home of creativity at UWE, our bar offers a delicious range of diverse vegetarian and vegan specials along with a variety of daily dishes. Frenchay campus opens its doors to a £9.8m brand new Students’ Union building this September, located at the heart of the campus offering social and leisure spaces, bars, our JobShop service, Student Lettings, shops and more!

Find out more about your campus at thestudentsunion.co.uk/campuses

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FRESHERS’

FAIR MAP STUDENTS’ UNION Advice Centre JobShop Lettings Off The Wall RAG Shop / O’Neills The Green Team Volunteering

CHARITIES Barnardo’s British Heart Foundation Cancer Research UK East African Playgrounds Macmillan Cancer Support Marrow UNICEF

SPORTS CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Check out the Sports Clubs, Societies and activities you can get involved with!

COMMERCIAL Abel & Cole Air Hop BISC Bristol Direct Cars Bristol Rovers Bristol UAS Bristol University Officers Training Corps Bristol University Royal Navy Reserves Cabot Circus Cass Art Child Reach Christfaith Tabernacle Bristol Church Colston Hall Daysprings Chapel Youth Ministries

DHI South Gloucestershire DHP Family Ltd (Thekla) Dice Domino’s Don’t Panic Ebenezer Church Bristol Elim Bristol City Church First Bus Galleries Shopping Centre God’s House International Centre Gourmet Burger Kitchen Grace Church Greggs Hotcha It’s In The Bag Kingsway International Christian Centre Local World Lucozade Lymphoma Association Milkround Nando’s New Life Church (Bristol) NHS Blood & Transplant O2 Academy Out Of Hand Popworld Bristol Progressive Cycles Propaganda Pryzm Rate My Placement

SPORTS

ARENA

SOCIETIES

Royal Navy Reserves Ryman Sainsbury’s Santander Showcase Cinema De Lux South Glouscester Road Safety Student Universe SWX Bristol The Berkeley The Brass Pig The Bunker UWE Centre for Performing Arts UWE Centre for Sport UWE Community Hub UWE Enterprise UWE Health Centre UWE Healthy University UWE Hospitality UWE International Office UWE Library Services UWE Student and Partnership Services UWE Volunteering UWE Wellbeing Service Virgin Media Wagamama Walkabout Wessex Bus

OUTSIDE STALLS Bee Bristol Bristol Fair Trade Bristol Nature Network Bristol Photgraphy Bristol UAS Campus Cuts Ellie’s Crepes Farmers Market Cakes Fossil Free Bristol Golf Chipper Shootout Ice Cream Man Karvedesign Moist Bristol Penalty Shootout Pieminister Police Pot Noodle Pyramid Posters Safe Archery Spotify Tennis Court Travel Info and Bike Loan Vintage Fair

COMMERCIAL ENTRANCE

FRESHERS’ EVENTS

YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO

These events will sell out, buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment thestudentsunion.co.uk/freshers

#UWEWELCOME

MONDAY 7TH SEPT

TUESDAY 8TH SEPT

WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPT

HALF PRICE MONDAY

THE LOCK IN

INTERNATIONAL WELCOME TEA PARTY

12:00–18:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE Come along and try our new menu and get 50% off all food and Starbucks drinks!

17:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE The best student night of the week! Our epic Tuesday nights return with amazing drinks deals and resident DJs. #SUesday

14:00–17:30 THE STUDENTS’ UNION AT FRENCHAY | FREE Join us for a traditional British afternoon tea! With activities, tours, sports, henna, crafts and cake!

LAUNCH NIGHT 18:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE Join us for the opening night of your brand new Students’ Union! Come and discover your Students’ Union Bar with your new housemates!

GLOBAL FUSION PARTY 19:30–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE Kicking off with classic British pub grub followed by music, shisha, games and the best music from around the world!

FRIDAY 11TH SEPT

THURSDAY 10TH SEPT

SATURDAY 12TH SEPT

AFTER DARK

#UWEWELCOME

21:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE

12:00–18:00 CARROL COURT AND THE STUDENTS’ UNION | FREE

Join us for After Dark… Your weekly fix of house, drum’n’bass and jungle, plus internationally recognised acts right here at your Students’ Union Bar!

Your official UWE welcome! Join us and your fellow Freshers for inflatables, BBQ, smoothies, competitions, sports, games, live music and dance displays!

MAIN EVENT: WHITE T-SHIRT PARTY 21:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE Don’t miss the first official Freshers 2015 event- the famous White T-shirt Party!

MAIN EVENT: WELCOME PARTY 21:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE The official welcome party! Huge headliner, epic DJs and over 3,000 freshers!

SUNDAY 13TH SEPT STRINGS ATTACHED 19:00–23:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE Our brand new weekly live music event launches here at your new Students’ Union Bar.

MADE IN BRISTOL 22:00–04:00 THE BUNKER | £5 One of Bristol’s legendary student haunts. Two rooms, VIP lounge and banging tunes. With an appearance from the notorious Chelsea bunch!

MAIN EVENT: WHERE’S WALLY VS SMURFS 22:00–04:00 PRYZM | £6 It’s back! The legendary Where’s Wally vs Smurfs party!

MATT EDMONDSON / WELCOME PARTY

TUESDAY 15TH SEPT

MONDAY 14TH SEPT BOWER FAIR 11:00–16:00 THE SU BAR AT BOWER | FREE Live music, free hog roast and veggie food, vintage clothes stalls and more!

GLENSIDE WELCOME 11:00–20:00 GLENSIDE STUDENT CENTRE | FREE BBQ in the garden, half price Starbucks all day and the DJ Society on the decks!

CAKE! 14:00–16:00 SU COFFEE SHOP AT FRENCHAY | FREE Free arts and crafts workshops, board games and cake!

COMEDY CLUB 19:00–23:00 ECC (FRENCHAY CAMPUS) | £7 Bringing the best in comedy to your Students’ Union! Join us as comedy genius Lee Nelson kicks off the first Comedy Club of the year!

GLENSIDE WELCOME PARTY 21:00–02:00 MBARGO | FREE Come along and meet your fellow Glenside Freshers!

MAIN EVENT: UV PARTY 21:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | £6 Lights, lasers and glow sticks! Don your rave gear and get down and GLOW!

BOWER WELCOME PARTY 21:00–02:00 START THE BUS | FREE An exclusive Bower Freshers event, as we take over Start The Bus!

RISE ‘N’ SHINE TROPICAL MORNING RAVE 09:00–10:30 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE Join our tropical troops and rave your way into the day! Pedal-powered smoothies, yoga and more – kick start your Tuesday morning in style.

FILM DAY 14:00–18:00 THE SU BAR AT BOWER | FREE Join us for a chilled day of back-to-back films in the bar!

CASINO NIGHT 19:00–23:00 GLENSIDE STUDENT CENTRE | FREE Feeling lucky? Try your hand at blackjack or a spin on the roulette table!

CYCLE CINEMA 19:30–22:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION AT FRENCHAY | FREE Jump on a bike to power the film!

THE LOCK IN 21:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE The one and only #SUesday

MAIN EVENT: PHRESH PRINCE 22:00–03:00 SWX BRISTOL | £6 Get your phresh 90s garments at the ready!

X MARKS THE SPOT 22:00–03:00 THEKLA | £6 The legendary boat that rocks!

WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPT GLENSIDE FAIR 11:00–15:00 GLENSIDE STUDENT CENTRE | FREE Opportunities to get involved with sports, volunteering, campaigning and fundraising, as well as food, drink and freebies!

BBQ AND GAMES 13:00–18:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE Join us for inflatable volleyball, rounders and a BBQ at Wallscourt Farmhouse.

PIZZA AND BOWL 15:00–18:30 THE LANES | £5

THURSDAY 17TH SEPT THIRSTY THURSDAY

AFTER DARK

22:00–04:00 PRYZM | £6

16:00–21:00 THE SU BAR AT BOWER | FREE

21:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE

Drinks from £1.50!

D&B – house – jungle!

Join us at Bristol’s superclub Pryzm with DJ MISTAJAM and Etta Bond!

GLOW GAMES

MAIN EVENT: CLUB NOCHE

MAIN EVENT: MISTAJAM @ KLAAS

PRE’S 19:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE Every Wednesday at your SU Bar!

SPORTS NIGHT

19:00–21:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT, FRENCHAY | £2 Grab your fluorescent gear and UV paint!

LIVE MUSIC 19:30–23:00 GLENSIDE | FREE Acoustic acts and live local bands.

22:00–04:00 O2 ACADEMY | £6 The Ibiza beach party!

HOUSE 100 22:30–04:00 BASEMENT 45 | £5 Two rooms of funk, house and garage!

22:00–03:00 THE BUNKER | £5 The launch of the official UWE sports night #TeamUWE

Pizza and bowling – need we say more?!

PYJAMA PUBCRAWL 18:00–03:00 MEET AT GLENSIDE STUDENT CENTRE | £5 The legendary Glenside Freshers Pyjama Pub Crawl!

MISTAJAM @ KLAAS

FRIDAY 18TH SEPT MAIN EVENT: FRESHERS’ FAIR 11:00–16:00 ECC , FRENCHAY CAMPUS | FREE Join us at the biggest and best Freshers’ Fair, showcasing everything your Students’ Union, UWE and Bristol have to offer! Live performances, freebies, food and more. Don’t miss out!

BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 12:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE Local beers and ciders, the Rugby World Cup and live music – all at your Students’ Union bar!

MAIN EVENT: URBZ N SPICE 22:00–04:00 LAKOTA | £6 Join us at legendary club Lakota for the ultimate urban night!

DJ FRESH / CLOSING PARTY

SATURDAY 19TH SEPT

SUNDAY 20TH SEPT

MAIN EVENT: FRESHERS’ CLOSING PARTY

STRINGS ATTACHED

18:00–03:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY| £20 THE BIG ONE! Five stages and huge headline acts. Don’t miss the biggest and best Freshers’ party! Headlined by the one and only DJ Fresh! We also welcome B.Traits, Just Kiddin and Sinead Harnett to the finalé party!

19:00–23:00 THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE Our brand new weekly live music event in your new Students’ Union Bar.

TUESDAY 22ND SEPT

THURSDAY 24TH SEPT

THE GREEN TEAM GATHERING

#THINKGREEN BEGREAT

18:00–20:30 THE STUDENTS’ UNION AT FRENCHAY | FREE

11:00–14:30 GLENSIDE STUDENT CENTRE| FREE

Join us to meet great people, share ideas, plan campaigns, eat good food and discuss all things green.

Find out how to #thinkgreenbegreat by joining The Green Team at Glenside for a fun-filled day of activities!

THESE EVENTS WILL SELL OUT! Buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment thestudentsunion.co.uk/freshers

EVENT

VENUES Most of our incredible Freshers’ Week events are held at our brand new Students’ Union at Frenchay campus, however events are also held at Glenside and Bower Ashton. This year a variety of Bristol venues such as superclubs SWX, Pryzm and urban venue Lakota will also host some of our Freshers’ Week events. With more nights than ever before, Freshers’ Week 2015 is set to be the biggest and best week Bristol has ever seen!

FRESHERS 2015

CLOSING PARTY 2015 SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

JOE HERTZ

Frenchay campus 18:00–03:00

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STUDENTS’ UNION

BARS

Every UWE campus has a Students’ Union run bar, dedicated to providing you with the very best in food, drink, music, sports, entertainment and more! Whether you need a full cooked breakfast, somewhere to watch the game or fancy a drink in the sun – we have it all at amazing student–friendly prices! We exist to support you so if you have an idea for a social or want to arrange your own event, let us know!

Get in touch! thestudentsunion.co.uk/bars f: /TheSUBarsAtUWE

STUDENT

REPS

Student Reps are the vital link between UWE students, the university and The Students’ Union. We have a fantastic Student Rep system that your VP Education will be working closely with throughout the year to make sure your voice is being heard! It’s easy to become a Student Rep, The Students’ Union provides all the support and guidance you’ll need and it looks great on your CV!

YOUR

EDUCATION “Get the most out of your degree.”

Hi! My name is Lauren and I’m your elected Vice-President Education for this academic year. My role is to represent your voice on all things relating to your academic experience and education whilst studying at UWE. If you think there are ways to improve your education or you think something needs changing on your course, I’m here to listen and champion those changes on your behalf. I’d love to hear your views, you can find me on Facebook, Twitter and get in touch by email too! Lauren Conen VP Education

Make a difference and head to thestudentsunion.co.uk/reps

THESTUDENTSUNION.CO.UK/THISGIRLCAN

DO YOU WANT TO GET ACTIVE? WANT TO TRY A NEW SPORT OR ACTIVITY? Off The Wall gives all students the chance to try out a new sport or activity in a fun, social and relaxed atmosphere. No experience or equipment required, just turn up and have fun!

£10 MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDES YOU ACCESS TO 22 DIFFERENT SPORTS FOR A WHOLE YEAR FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP, VISIT THESTUDENTSUNION.CO.UK/OFFTHEWALL

ARCHERY CANOE CLIMBING DODGEBALL FLAG FOOTBALL FRISBEE GOLF FUN CYCLE GLOW GAMES PADDLEBOARDING RIDING ROUNDERS

ROWING RUN5 SAILING SNOWSPORTS ULTIMATE FRISBEE VOLLEYBALL WALLYBALL WINDSURF WOMEN’S BOXING YOGA ZORB FOOTBALL

SPORTS CLUBS American Football Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Boat Boxing Canoe Cheerleading Climbing Cricket Cycling Dance Fencing Football Men Football Women Gliding Golf

Hockey Jitsu Kickboxing & Muay Thai Lacrosse Netball Polo Pool and Snooker Riding Rugby League Rugby Union Men Rugby Union Women Sailing Skydive Snowsports Squash

Sub Aqua Surf Swimming and Water Polo Taekwondo Tennis Trampoline Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Windsurf & Kite

YOUR

SPORTS “From Snowsports to Cheerleading – there’s something for everyone!”

I’m Adam, your Vice-President Sports and Health. Our sporting community here at UWE Bristol is fantastic, and now is the time to get involved and become part of #TeamUWE! Joining a Sports Club was the highlight of my university experience, and with over 40 different sports clubs to join, we have something for everyone! Whether you want to compete nationally in the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Championships or simply want to try something new, your Students’ Union has it all! Adam Brittain VP Sports & Health

thestudentsunion.co.uk/sports

WATCH IT,

TRY IT, DO IT ON-CAMPUS LOCATIONS F B G

FRENCHAY CAMPUS BOWER ASHTON CAMPUS GLENSIDE CAMPUS

Sports Clubs and Societies will be providing taster sessions, demonstrations and displays over Freshers’ Week and beyond. Some sessions require booking, for more information please visit thestudentsunion.co.uk/tryit

THURSDAY 10TH SEPT

MONDAY 14TH SEPT

TUESDAY 15TH SEPT

MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN COFFEE MORNING

11:00–13:00 THE OCTAGON

WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPT

THURSDAY 17TH SEPT

SATURDAY 19TH SEPT

MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN

MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN COFFEE MORNING

SPACE EXPLORATION SOCIETY

FENCING

13:00–15:00 R BLOCK

14:00–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

12:00–14:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

11:00–13:00 THE OCTAGON

SUNDAY 20TH SEPT

CLIMBING

HOCKEY

14:00–16:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

14:00–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

QUIDDITCH

BASKETBALL

14:00–17:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

16:00–18:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

TRAMPOLINE F

16:00–19:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

MONDAY 21ST SEPT TAEKWONDO F

10:00–12:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

SCOUTS & GUIDES F

BOARD GAMES SOCIETY F

12:00–13:30 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

OFF THE WALL YOGA F

SQUASH (WOMEN’S ONLY) F

12:10–14:10 CENTRE FOR SPORT

18:00–19:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

DEBATING SOCIETY F

ANIME SOCIETY 13:30–15:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

17:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

18:00–19:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

NETBALL (CLOSED TRIAL) F

18:00–21:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

CHEERLEADING

CANOE

14:00–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

TIMES TBC LOCATION TBC

GREEN PARTY CRAFTERNOON

BOAT CLUB – INTRODUCTION TO ROWING TALK

14:00–16:00 LOCATION TBC

19:00–20:30 THE STUDENTS’ UNION F

ROLEPLAY AND WARGAMES SOCIETY 15:00–16:30 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

JIU JITSU F

19:00–21:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

DANCE (HIP HOP & BALLET) 19:00–21:00 CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

TRAMPOLINE F

16:00–19:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

AMERICAN FOOTBALL /FLAG FOOTBALL 17:00–18:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT F

TUESDAY 22ND SEPT

AIRSOFT SOCIETY

BADMINTON (WOMEN’S ONLY)

11:00–12:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

15:00–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

SQUASH

QUIDDITCH

12:10–16:10 CENTRE FOR SPORT

15:30–17:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS 12:00–13:00 R BLOCK

ECONOMICS SOCIETY F

18:00–19:00 MEET AT THE STUDENTS’ UNION

13:00–16:00 BRISTOL CITY CENTRE

17:00–19:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

MALAYSIAN NETWORK ENACTUS

KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI F

14:00–15:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

DANCE (CONTEMPORARY & JAZZ)

GREEN PARTY F

17:00–19:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

17:00–19:00 CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

14:00–16:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION F

CHEERLEADING F

14:00–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

WINDSURF & KITE 14:00–17:00 BRISTOL HARBOURSIDE

POLE FITNESS F

14:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

NORDIC-BALTIC IKEA DINNER 17:30–20:00 MEET AT THE STUDENTS’ UNION F

19:00–20:30 THE OCTAGON

20:00–21:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI F

OFF THE WALL ARCHERY 13:00–15:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

18:30–20:00 FILTON WISE

19:00–22:30 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

OFF THE WALL HANDBALL

18:00–20:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

ATHLETICS

CLIMBING

18:00–20:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

OFF THE WALL VOLLEYBALL

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

19:00–21:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

SUB AQUA TAE KWON DO

16:00–17:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

17:00–18:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

PHOTOGRAPHY

CHESS

OFF THE WALL THIS GIRL CAN RUN5

20:00–22:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPT

NETBALL (OPEN TRIALS)

CLIMBING

09:00–19:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

13:00–15:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

POLO

SAILING

12:00–17:00 DRUIDS LODGE POLO CLUB

13:00–18:00 CHEW VALLEY SAILING CLUB

VIDEO GAMING F

16:00–17:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

BAR SCHOOL F

16:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION BAR

BOAT

RIDING

12:00–17:00 WYCLIFFE BOAT CLUB

13:00–18:00 SUMMERHOUSE EC

SQUASH

SNOWSPORTS

CANOE

12:10–14:10 CENTRE FOR SPORT

13:00–19:00 GLOUCESTER DRY SKI SLOPE

TIMES TBC LOCATION TBC

FREE PALESTINE

POKER

SPATIAL PLANNING

13:00–14:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

14:00–16:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

DRAMA TASTER SESSION

HOCKEY

13:00–14:30 BOWER STUDENTS’ UNION

14:00–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

RUGBY UNION WOMEN F

16:30–17:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

17:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

OFF THE WALL FLAG FOOTBALL 17:30–18:30 THE STUDENTS’ UNION F

OFF THE WALL PADDLEBOARDING

GOLF 14:00–16:00 BRISTOL GOLF CENTRE

13:00–15:30 BRISTOL HARBOURSIDE

JIU JITSU F

18:00–20:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

POLE FITNESS F

14:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

DRAMA F

18:00–21:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

POLICE SOCIETY 15:00–16:00 MEET AT THE STUDENTS’ UNION F

FREE PALESTINE F

18:30–20:30 THE OCTAGON

THURSDAY 24TH SEPT

BADMINTON

DRAMA

DJ SOCIETY

10:00–12:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

16:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

18:00–20:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS

ROLEPLAY AND WARGAMES SOCIETY

12:00–13:00 R BLOCK

16:00–17:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

ATHLETICS 18:30–20:00 FILTON WISE

CRICKET

SQUASH

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

12:10–14:10 R BLOCK

16:30–17:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

18:30–20:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

TAE KWON DO

CLIMBING

BASKETBALL

13:00–15:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

16:30–18:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

19:00–20:30 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

POLE FITNESS

TRANS MEDICAL

BASKETBALL

13:00–14:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

16:30–18:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

TENNIS

OFF THE WALL WALLYBALL

13:00–15:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

16:50–17:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

GOOD FOOD SOCIETY

PAIRS SOCIETY

14:00–15:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

17:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

GREEN PARTY LAUNCH EVENT

WINDSURF & KITE 14:00–17:00 BRISTOL HARBOURSIDE

17:00–19:00 LOCATION TBC

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN SOCIETY

BOXING WOMEN’S ONLY SESSION

15:00–16:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

18:00–19:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

F F

VOLLEYBALL F

15:30–16:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT

20:30–22:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

FRIDAY 25TH SEPT

CHEERLEADING

JIU JITSU

10:00–12:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

17:00–19:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

SATURDAY 26TH SEPT

SUNDAY 27TH SEPT

SPACE EXPLORATION SOCIETY

OFF THE WALL FUN CYCLE

10:00–18:00 R BLOCK

13:00–14:30 MEET AT CENTRE FOR SPORT

OFF THE WALL DODGEBALL

RUGBY UNION WOMEN F

11:00–12:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

17:30–18:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT F

17:30–19:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

COMIC BOOKS & SCI-FI SOCIETY

LAW F

14:00–16:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

TAE KWON DO

CHEERLEADING

13:00–15:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

13:30–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

LACROSSE

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY 12:00–14:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

OFF THE WALL ROUNDERS

16:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

14:00–16:00 MEET AT GLENSIDE STUDENTS’ UNION G

CHEERLEADING

18:00–20:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION F

KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI

18:00–20:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

LACROSSE F

THIS GIRL CAN SOCCERCISE

JIU JITSU

16:00–17:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

18:30–20:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

TRADING CARDS SOCIETY

POLE FITNESS

16:00–17:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

19:00–21:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

FALUN GONG SOCIETY F

17:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

16:00–19:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

OFF THE WALL FRISBEE GOLF F

14:00–16:00 MEET AT HALLEY NURSERY

TUESDAY 29TH SEPT

SATURDAY 3RD – SUNDAY 4TH OCT

WEDNESDAY 7TH OCT

MONDAY 12TH OCT

SAILING

GREEN PARTY

SCOUTS & GUIDES

13:00–16:00 CHEW VALLEY LAKE

18:00–20:00 LOCATION TBC

SUB AQUA 19:00–22:30 MEET AT THE STUDENTS’ UNION F

10:00 SATURDAY –15:00 SUNDAY BROCKMEAD SCOUT CAMP

SOCIETIES AND CHARITIES Aero Airsoft Amnesty International Anime Bar School Barnardo’s Board Games Bristol Architecture Bristol Spatial Planning British Heart Foundation Cancer Research Chess Comic Books & Sci-Fi Darts Debating Society Dino DJ Drama Economics ENACTUS English EWB (Engineers Without Borders) Falun Gong Feminist

Forensic Science Free Palestine Geography Good Food Graphic Design Green Party History Hub Radio Innovative Technology Labour Law Live Music Macmillan Marketing Marrow Mathematics & Statistics Medical Science Midwifery Occupational Therapy Paintball PAIRS (Politics & International Relations) Paramedics Photography Physiotherapy

Poker Pole Fitness Police Product Design Psychology Public Relations Quidditch Radiotherapy and Oncology Refugee Action Roleplay & Wargaming SAGUWE Space Exploration Trading & Investment Trading Cards Transcendental Meditation UNICEF Vegetarian & Vegan Video Gaming Western Eye

YOUR

SOCIETIES “Being part of a society was the most rewarding part of my university experience.”

Hi, I’m Gem! Being involved in a Society or activity can truly enhance your student experience, so my job as your Vice-President for Societies and Communication is to ensure that opportunities to get involved are readily available and accessible to students. I will support and provide guidance to societies and drive improvements to benefit you. There are over 60 different Societies to join at UWE, providing the opportunity to meet new people, boost your CV and enhance your student experience. With so many to choose from, the fun starts here! Gem Heywood VP Societies & Communication

NATIONAL, FAITH AND IDENTITY SOCIETIES African Caribbean Arab Bangladeshi Bulgarian Chinese Christian Union Filipino Hellenic Hindu Hong Kong Islamic Malaysian Students Association Mental Health Campaign Nepalese Nigerian Nordic-Baltic Pagan Polish

Post Grad Students Redeemed Christian Church of God Somali Students Living at Home UWELGBT+ Vietnamese Can’t find the Society for you? Email suopportunities@uwe.ac.uk If your nationality, belief or identity is not currently represented, let us know! sucommunity@uwe.ac.uk

thestudentsunion.co.uk/societies

YOUR

COMMUNITY SOCIETIES “Community Societies are a great way to meet others with similar identities and beliefs.”

I’m Scarlett the Vice-President Community and Welfare. I represent and raise awareness around issues such as housing, finance and transport through to integrating and building student communities. Look out for my first campaign “Late Night Do It Right” My team and I will be staying up late to charge phones, provide flip-flops and make you tea and toast! Make sure to join in with Community Societies and The Green Team, and get involved with volunteering and fundraising activities; it’s all free! Scarlett Oliver VP Community & Welfare

THE GREEN TEAM The Green Team are a group of students dedicated to bringing about positive change both on campus and in the Bristol community. Becoming a part of The Green Team provides a flexible way to get involved with a whole host of social and environmental opportunities, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a keen environmentalist, what to know more about sustainability, or just want to meet a great bunch of people!

Discover more and join in f: /groups/TheGreenTeam1 t: @thegreen_team #thinkgreenbegreat thestudentsunion.co.uk/greenteam thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk

WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN 2015? This year Bristol is the Green Capital of Europe! This means there are loads of amazing (free!) events all around Bristol. Keep in touch with The Green Team, and we'll be posting about all of the amazing things you can get involved in, including volunteer opportunities and fun events. Volunteering is a great chance to get

For more information, visit thestudentsunion.co.uk/2015

experience, enhance your CV, make new friends and discover Bristol!

VOLUNTEERING

AND FUNDRAISING Do you want to enhance your employability? Travel the world? Learn new skills? Discover Bristol? Meet new people? Have fun? Thousands of students volunteer every year at UWE and it’s easy to join them!

RAG Anyone can be a part of the RAG (Raise and Give) team, a group of student fundraisers who organise exciting events throughout the year. It’s a great way to do your bit and have fun!

How to get involved thestudentsunion.co.uk/volunteer suvolunteering@uwe.ac.uk

Volunteering Fair

Wednesday 30 September 2015, 11:00–15:00 Exhibition and Conference Centre (ECC), Meet local and international organisations and Frenchay Campus, UWE Bristol find out how you can get involved with 100s of different opportunities!

>> Look who’s coming… Citizens Advice Bureau • Arnolfini • Graphic Science • Latitude Global Volunteering • Connect Psychology • RSPCA • Bristol Energy Cooperative • Raleigh International • The Prince’s Trust • NHS • Babbasa Youth Empowerment • EDGE Sports volunteering… and many more!

>> Find out about UWE Volunteering programmes including Silver Surfers, Creative Club, The Social and opportunities in local schools. >> Over 80 organisations from a variety of sectors >> Gain skills and experience to help you stand out from the crowd!

/UWEVolunteering

@UWEVolunteering

www.uwe.ac.uk/volunteer

AFILLIATE ADVERT

YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION

SERVICES SHOP

All money spent in your Students’ Union shops goes directly back into funding student activities and services for you! Official university branded clothing, sports kit, stationery and more. thestudentsunion.co.uk/shopping

JOBSHOP

Looking for a part time job alongside your studies? Register online to receive a weekly email of all current vacancies, both on campus and in the Bristol area. thestudentsunion.co.uk/jobshop

LETTINGS

Your very own Lettings service. Register online to receive up to date accommodation email alerts! thestudentsunion.co.uk/lettings

ADVICE CENTRE

Free, friendly and confidential advice for all students. Our Advice Centre is independent from the university. Contact an adviser by email, phone or drop in to make an appointment. thestudentsunion.co.uk/advice

NURSERY

We support student parents at UWE with our Students’ Union nursery. Our highly valued service allows students with young children access to childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. thestudentsunion.co.uk/nursery

REWARDING YOU AT

YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION Earn points and rewards when you support your Students’ Union services! Reap the rewards when you spend at your Students’ Union shops, bars and attend events. Rewards include free drinks, access to VIP exclusive areas, free entry to events and more! Just present your UWE Student ID card at any till point to collect and redeem your rewards!

Don’t miss out! thestudentsunion.co.uk/loyalty

Get your student discount card today

nus.org.uk/extra £12 for 12 months

That’s only £1 a month!

Details correct at time of printing (July 2015)

WATCH

TREE PARTY 28TH SEPTEMBER | THE STUDENTS’ UNION AT FRENCHAY Our first eco-festival! Free workshops, live performances and more!

UWE VOLUNTEERING FAIR 30TH SEPTEMBER | ECC, FRENCHAY Opportunities in the UK and overseas.

OKTOBERFEST 12TH OCTOBER | THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY Grab your Lederhosen!

2016

2015

OUT FOR…

BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL 19TH FEBRUARY | THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY Try world famous local beers and ciders!

VARSITY FEBRUARY–MARCH

HALLOWEEN

Support #TeamUWE in the Varsity series as we compete against the University

31ST OCTOBER | THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY

of Bristol in sporting events. Join in and

The biggest Halloween party in Bristol!

represent UWE!

WINTER BALL

THE STUDENTS’ UNION ELECTIONS

DECEMBER

MARCH

The last big event of the year! Keep a look

Who should lead the Students’ Union for

out for this exclusive end of year event.

the year ahead? You can even nominate yourself!

SUMMER BALL MAY End the year the way you started it! The biggest party of the summer starts with us.

For the latest event listings visit thestudentsunion.co.uk/events

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FEEL GOOD

AT UWE

Your health and wellbeing is important to us at UWE Bristol. Feel Good events and campaigns are here to help you create and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle whilst enjoying your university experience!

Activities and events throughout the year include:

Keep up to date uwe.ac.uk/feelgood t: @FeelGoodUWE f: /FeelGoodUWE

Feel Good February A month dedicated to helping people get

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All information correct at time of publication and is subject to change at any time. Photography and images by: Amy Rance, Anita Hummel, Dave Pratt, J Need, Kod Nguyen, Liz Murray, Rosy Webb, Will Heason, UWE Bristol and The Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union at UWE. Apologies if uncredited.