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
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#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!
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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
MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN COFFEE MORNING
MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN COFFEE MORNING
11:00–13:00 THE OCTAGON
11:00–13:00 THE OCTAGON
11:00–13:00 THE OCTAGON
F
F
F
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
F
12:00–14:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
11:00–13:00 THE OCTAGON
F
SUNDAY 20TH SEPT
F
F
F
F
CLIMBING
HOCKEY
14:00–16:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT
14:00–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
QUIDDITCH
BASKETBALL
14:00–17:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
16:00–18:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
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
F
F
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
F
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
F
TUESDAY 22ND SEPT
F
F
AIRSOFT SOCIETY
BADMINTON (WOMEN’S ONLY)
11:00–12:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
15:00–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
SQUASH
QUIDDITCH
12:10–16:10 CENTRE FOR SPORT
15:30–17:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS 12:00–13:00 R BLOCK
ECONOMICS SOCIETY F
18:00–19:00 MEET AT THE STUDENTS’ UNION
F
13:00–16:00 BRISTOL CITY CENTRE
F
F
F
17:00–19:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
MALAYSIAN NETWORK ENACTUS
KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI F
14:00–15:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
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
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
F
F
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
F
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
F
F
F
PHOTOGRAPHY
CHESS
OFF THE WALL THIS GIRL CAN RUN5
20:00–22:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPT
F
F
F
B
NETBALL (OPEN TRIALS)
CLIMBING
09:00–19:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
13:00–15:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
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
F
DRAMA TASTER SESSION
HOCKEY
13:00–14:30 BOWER STUDENTS’ UNION
14:00–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
RUGBY UNION WOMEN F
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
F
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
F
ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS
ROLEPLAY AND WARGAMES SOCIETY
12:00–13:00 R BLOCK
16:00–17:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
F
F
ATHLETICS 18:30–20:00 FILTON WISE
F
CRICKET
F
SQUASH
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
12:10–14:10 R BLOCK
16:30–17:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
F
18:30–20:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT
TAE KWON DO
F
CLIMBING
BASKETBALL
13:00–15:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT
16:30–18:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
F
19:00–20:30 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
POLE FITNESS
F
F
F
TRANS MEDICAL
BASKETBALL
13:00–14:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
16:30–18:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
TENNIS
OFF THE WALL WALLYBALL
13:00–15:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT
16:50–17:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
GOOD FOOD SOCIETY
PAIRS SOCIETY
14:00–15:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
17:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
F
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
F
20:30–22:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
FRIDAY 25TH SEPT
F
CHEERLEADING
JIU JITSU
10:00–12:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
17:00–19:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
F
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
F
OFF THE WALL DODGEBALL
RUGBY UNION WOMEN F
11:00–12:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
17:30–18:30 CENTRE FOR SPORT F
F
17:30–19:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT
F
F
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
F
LACROSSE
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY 12:00–14:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
F
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
F
18:00–20:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
LACROSSE F
F
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
F
17:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION
F
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 you’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
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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
Cooking
Pedal-powered
fit and healthy, and
demonstrations
smoothies
trying new things!
Every Thursday
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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 Students’ Union at UWE. Apologies if uncredited.