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Here at The Students’ Union, we want to help you get the best out of student life and help you feel right at home. This guide will introduce you to all that we have to offer at The Students’ Union and give you a little flavour of what you can expect from life at UWE. We can’t wait to meet you all in September! Giang Nguyen President of The Students’ Union at UWE
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MOVING TO
BRISTOL
Bristol is a fantastic city to live and study in – there really is something for everyone, whether you’re an early bird or a night owl! If you want to find out more about your new home, we recommend checking out visitbristol.co.uk.
MOVING IN Moving to university can be a daunting prospect but don’t worry, the Welcome period will provide you with plenty of opportunities to meet new people and make friends.
LIVING AT HOME?
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Join our Living at Home Society and get to know others. Why not arrange to meet up and come to the Welcome events together. thestudentsunion.co.uk/soc/livingathome
Register online via myUWE to confirm your personal details, pay your fees and upload a photo. Find out more at uwe.ac.uk/getready.
TRAVEL
Register with The Students’ Union at thestudentsunion.co.uk.
If you’re living off campus, there are plenty of ways to get to all of our campuses across Bristol. Check out travel information online at uwe.ac.uk/visitus.
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT UNIVERSITY Contact one of the University’s Information Points. +44 (0)117 32 85678 @UWEBristol infopoint@uwe.ac.uk
Join the Official Freshers’ Facebook Group: Official UWE Freshers 2018 – University of the West of England Check out our Welcome events and get your wristband – see enclosed events guide. Buy your NUS Extra Card to get hundreds of student discounts. cards.nusextra.co.uk Join the conversation! @TheSUatUWE #UWEFreshers Visit our Welcome website to find useful tips and more information on life at UWE Bristol. thestudentsunion.co.uk/welcome
CITY CAMPUS Based in the centre of Bristol, City Campus is home to UWE Bristol’s creative and cultural subjects. City Campus covers Watershed, Arnolfini, Spike Island and Bower Ashton, all of which are a short walk from the city centre.
FRENCHAY CAMPUS With over 3,000 students living here, Frenchay Campus is a hive of activity. It is home to The Students’ Union’s main office, including a shop and on-site bar where many events are held during Welcome, a 24-hour library and a sports centre.
GLENSIDE CAMPUS UWE Bristol’s healthcare campus is known for its sense of community and friendly atmosphere. Set in beautiful grounds, it is just a short ride from Frenchay Campus and the city centre with its own shop and bar at The Students’ Union.
GLOUCESTER CAMPUS Based in the historic Alexandra Warehouse along the docks, our Gloucester Campus is home to two nursing courses and within easy access to Gloucester’s city centre.
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THE STUDENTS’ UNION IS RUN BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS We are here to provide a range of services and support to you during your time at UWE Bristol. So, how can you get the most out of your student experience?
JOIN IN
SPEAK UP
BE MORE
We want to make sure there is something for each and every member of our 29,000 student community. We’ve got over 140 societies and sports clubs for you to get involved in – check them out!
We represent you to all levels of the University, helping to provide the experience that you want. You can make a difference by getting involved in our representation opportunities, either by becoming a Student Rep or helping out with various campaigns throughout the year.
Get the most out of your student experience by volunteering with our Raising and Giving (RAG) team, or perhaps engage in sustainability action with The Green Team. There is also the chance to build your skills through valuable part-time work in one of our bars, shops or offices. Open yourself up to new opportunities and get involved!
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ADVICE CENTRE
BAR/SHOPS
We provide friendly, non-judgemental and confidential advice on anything from housing, academic, personal or financial issues, which is all totally free. thestudentsunion.co.uk /advice
We have bars and shops based at our Bower Ashton, Frenchay and Glenside campuses. Our bars hold regular day time and night time events and are a great place to socialise and meet new friends.
OUR SERVICES NURSERY
JOBSHOP
Our JobShop advertises part-time and holiday jobs, both on campus in our shops and bars and around Bristol in a range of industries. Just sign up to our mailing list to receive regular vacancies at thestudentsunion.co.uk /jobs.
Our Halley Nursery is based on Frenchay Campus and provides a service for staff and students with young children. thestudentsunion.co.uk /nursery
WELCOME PRESIDENTS
FROM YOUR STUDENT LEADERS
GIANG NGUYEN
AYRDEN POCOCK
President I am here to dedicate all my heart and capability to empower students, listen to your university problems and deliver valuable experiences to your academic lives.
VP Education I’m here to campaign for and deliver on the educational issues that matter to you.
AUGUSTA CHIDINMA NNAJIOFOR VP Community and Welfare I will represent your voice on welfare and community matters and work to ensure that our community is truly inclusive and engaging for all.
Each year, you get the chance to vote in The Leadership Race and decide who runs The Students’ Union. Here are your Presidents and Officers for 2018–19, you can pop in and chat to them anytime in The Students’ Union at Frenchay.
FREDDIE GOUGH
JADE MARSELLA
VP Societies and Communication I’m here to ensure that students get the most out of the fantastic societies that we have here at UWE.
VP Sports and Health I’m here to ensure sport is available for all students and to encourage a healthy lifestyle at UWE.
OFFICERS
JOE MARSHALL EVANS
JOCELYN O’BRIEN
HASINA GHANI
QUYNH NGUYEN
GEORGE STRATOS
City Campus Officer I’m here to ensure all City Campus students are represented and have the opportunity and support to enjoy university.
Gloucester Campus Officer I will work with faculty members, staff and societies to enhance the student experience on Gloucester Campus.
Glenside Campus Officer I will represent all students at Glenside and encourage inter-professional networking.
Postgraduate Students’ Officer I believe our differences are our most valuable contributions and I will make sure your issues are heard.
LGBT+ Officer I’d like to make sure that every student is valued for their individuality and treated fairly with dignity and respect.
Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Officer will go to by-election in October. If you are interested in the role please contact suelections@uwe.ac.uk.
SAM CORNELIUS-LIGHT
DAVID ARJONA
CIARAN GUTTERIDGE
Disabled Students’ Officer I’m here to represent and support all UWE disabled students to achieve their full potential.
International Students’ Officer I will ensure that international students transition smoothly into a welcoming and diverse community.
Sustainability Officer As your Sustainability Officer, I look forward to working with you for a greener future.
To find out more about the leaders of The Students’ Union, go to thestudentsunion.co.uk/presidents.
OUR PLAN 2018–2022
This year saw the launch of our new Strategic Plan. This details how we’re going to make a positive impact on each and every one of you, facilitating and empowering you to Join In, Speak Up and Be More! To help us do this, UWE Bristol students identified these five key priorities for us to work on. Here’s what we plan to do about them:
For more go to thestudentsunion.co.uk /strategic-plan.
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ACTIVE
To transform the way that activities are offered, so that they are inclusive for all students at UWE Bristol. We want to expand opportunities and experiences, adding value to our UWE Bristol graduates.
NETWORK
To create a feeling of belonging at university, enabling each student to be a valued member of the UWE Bristol community.
SUPPORT
To provide access to open, available and welcoming services to all of our students when they need it, where they need it and how they need it.
VALUE
To ensure that The Students’ Union offers good value for money across its services and achieves up front transparency of all university costs.
VOICE
To ensure that each student at UWE Bristol has a voice and to match our representative and democratic structures to the needs of each student, ensuring they are inclusive and diverse.
We’ve put together an exciting range of events and activities for you, both on and off campus, to help you settle in and meet new people during your first few weeks. With events throughout the day and night, we’ve got something for everyone. It’s a great time to bond with your new housemates or meet new friendly faces that will accompany you throughout your time here. Check out what’s on in our events schedule (enclosed within your Welcome pack) and find out more at thestudentsunion.co.uk/welcome.
WRISTBANDS If you’re a social butterfly or want to make the most of the night time events, make sure you buy one of our VIP wristbands.
LATE NIGHT DO IT RIGHT We want you to have a fun and safe night out.
GOLD WRISTBAND Gives you the flexibility to attend any night time event, at any venue that you want, and you can queue jump.
SILVER WRISTBAND Guarantees queue jump and entry to all main ticketed events.
Check out our Freshers’ Wristband options online at welcome.thestudentsunion.co.uk/wristbands.
So the Late Night Do It Right team will be at some events giving out food, hot drinks, charging your phone and providing information on how to get home. To find out more, go to thestudentsunion.co.uk/latenight.
REGULAR EVENTS
Our regular events take place right on your doorstop throughout term. Whether it’s quizzing, dancing or cocktails, we’ll see you at Bower Ashton, Frenchay, Glenside and the city centre.
MOVE Move, delivered jointly by UWE Bristol and The Students’ Union at UWE, is aimed at getting everyone moving in a way, and at a time that suits them…without breaking the bank! The programme involves over 40 activities, from Aerial Hoop to Squash, to Netball to Jumpfit, there is something for everyone. With a range of weekly drop in classes, leagues and six week courses, you can get involved in as much, or as little as you like.
We have so much going on at The Students’ Union that it can be difficult to choose what to get involved in when you first arrive. To help you, we’ve put together a special programme of events to allow you to Give It A Go for free! Whether you’re choosing which sports club or society to join, fancy volunteering with our Green Team or becoming a Student Rep, we have a taster session for you. It could be an existing passion, or perhaps you want to try something new – check out the events timetable for more information. We’ll be adding new sessions every day so keep up to date at thestudentsunion.co.uk/giveitago.
£40 annual membership [all drop in classes and leagues included] (six week courses are an additional £10 per course). For membership and more info, visit thestudentsunion.co.uk/move.
HallsLife are here to help you settle in to your new life at university. We know it can be unnerving, so we’ll be here to help you meet new people and truly become part of your UWE community. We hold events all throughout the year for you to get to know your neighbours, from Speed Dating to Bring Your Own Bowl, so keep an eye out and come along! We’ve even set up our own Halls League where you can earn points by taking part in events or tagging us on social media with #UWEHallsLife. The halls with the most points at the end of the year will receive a budget to host their very own end of term party. Find out more about HallsLife online at thestudentsunion.co.uk/hallslife. Join the official HallsLife facebook groups! Find yours at thestudentsunion.co.uk/hallslifefacebook.
UWE BRISTOL SPORT Be part of the sport, health and fitness revolution at UWE Bristol. FACILITIES AND SERVICES Two gyms | Fitness studio | Astro pitches | Grass pitches | Sports hall Climbing wall | Performance Gym | Physio | Personal training Squash courts | Trim Trail
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES Gym membership | Move | EDGE Volunteering Performance Sport | Events | Coaching
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP DEAL We know costs add up when you start uni so if you live on a UWE Bristol campus you can grab a 12 month Active Card membership for just £16.66 per month or £66.66 a term, paid in instalments with your rent. It’s easy to sign up, simply email your student ID, name and date of birth to accommodation@uwe.ac.uk with ‘UWE SPORT OPT IN’ in the subject line.*
* Sign up by 17 September 2018 to benefit from the discounted rate of £200.
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Go to the Welcome Party on Saturday 15 September to truly welcome you to the UWE Bristol experience!
Go to the Freshers Fair on Friday 21 September, to find out everything you need to know about The Students’ Union and collect lots of freebies!
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Get to know your new housemates, why not come along to one of our Welcome events together?
ONCE YOU’VE ARRIVED Collect your student card.
Explore campus.
Have fun! And don’t forget, we’re here to help you, so, pop into The Students’ Union at any time.
Join a sports club or society.
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BRISTOL HIGHLIGHTS
Bristol is a great city to live in, with a diverse community and plenty to see and do. Here are our favourite things about living here…
MUSIC SCENE
DIVERSE COMMUNITY
GREEN CITY
Bristol has some of the best music venues in the UK and a hugely diverse music scene. With the O2 Academy, Colston Hall and Motion hosting some major artists and DJs, and many local music venues across the city providing daily live music.
From Georgian terraced houses to street art covered walls, Bristol’s streets are just as diverse as those that live here. With a vibrant AfroCaribbean carnival to Bristol Pride, the city is inclusive and welcoming for everyone.
As well as providing a bustling city life, Bristol also has some beautiful outdoor spaces to provide a peaceful break. Ashton Court is just a short walk from our City Campus and boasts 850 acres of grassland that you can walk or cycle around.
FOODIE SCENE If you love food, you’ll love Bristol. With some of the West Country’s finest eateries and a vibrant street food scene, we’re super spoilt for choice.
ARTS AND CULTURE Home to Banksy, Bristol’s streets are decorated with cool and quirky street art, Europe’s largest street art festival takes place here every year.
TAKE TIME TO LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Going to university is an enriching experience, but sometimes student life can be challenging. That’s why it’s important for you to look after yourself, taking steps to improve your wellbeing, if you feel it is slipping. It’s okay not to be okay, and we are here to listen and provide help to you when you need it. Don’t suffer in silence – pop into our Advice Centre at The Students’ Union or find out about UWE’s Wellbeing Services online. thestudentsunion.co.uk/advice uwe.ac.uk/wellbeing Whether you have five minutes or an hour, it’s always important to make time for yourself.
FIVE MINUTES Make yourself a cup of tea Tidy your workspace Write a to-do list
TEN MINUTES Get some fresh air Listen to some feel-good music Declutter your inbox
THIRTY MINUTES Do some exercise Call a friend or family member Have a nap
ONE HOUR Don’t miss out on the support available. If you have a known mental health issue, make sure you disclose it so we can give you the best support during your time at UWE Bristol.
Go for lunch or a coffee with a friend Cook yourself a healthy meal Watch some of your favourite TV
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