Freshers Newspaper 2014

WHAT'S ON GUIDE // FRESHERS' FAIR MAP // SPORTS // SOCIETIES // NETWORKS

it starts here 100'S OF OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE AN AMAZING TIME AT UWE!

Charlie Roper, SU President /PresidentUWESU @TheSUPresident SUPresident@uwe.ac.uk

WELCOME TO UWE AND YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION!

“If you left UWE with just a piece of paper, we wouldn’t be doing YOU justice!”

Coming to university is an exciting and life-changing experience.

Although you’re here to study, leaving university with more than just a degree is becoming more and more important! This newspaper will show you all the different ways you can get involved and settle into university life.

The Students’ Union is here to represent you, we create opportunities to maximise your experiences and develop extra skills whilst at university. We also offer a huge variety of activities and events through societies, sports clubs and community networks, all of which give you the chance to meet new people and have fun!

In this newspaper we’ll introduce you to your team of elected student Officers and what they do. We’ll also show you the progress of your brand new £9.2 million Students’ Union building, opening next summer!

Have a flick through this paper to find Freshers’ Week nightlife listings, daytime events, Freshers’ Fair details and much more!

On behalf of everyone at the Students’ Union, I wish you the best possible experience for the years ahead!

Your Students’ Union Officers

INTERNATIONAL WELCOME

If you’re new to the UK, we have some special events just for you! You can expect a warm welcome from our friendly team and lots of advice to help you settle in to life here.

Your Students’ Union is here to help ensure International Students have the best possible experience at UWE.

Your International Students’ Officer, International Orientation Talks Friday 12th September 10:30am – Room 2D67 Frenchay campus Saturday 13th September 10:30am – The ECC Frenchay campus Wednesday 17th September 3pm – Room 3D06 Frenchay campus

International Welcome Fair A fun, informative properly British welcome!

Maria Oksa “I will listen, support, and represent you.”

Friday 12th September 1pm – Red Bar, Frenchay campus

Join the International Students’ Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/UWESUInternational2014

Photography by: Kod, Will Heason, Kathryn Yengel, Amy Rance, Jack Rawlins, David Pratt, Sally Ryde, Rachel Seed, Sophie Louise, Ben MacLoughlin, Harry Brayford, UWE Bristol & UWE Students' Unions. Apologies if uncredited.

FRESHERS NIGHTLIFE FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

WHITE T-SHIRT PARTY

WELCOME PARTY

ENCORE JUNGLE PARTY

WHERE’S WALLY VS SMURFS

10PM – 4AM // £5

10PM – 3AM // £6

Join us for the first city centre Freshers event! Think animal print, face paint and get WILD!

The biggest clash of colour and cartoons comes to Pryzm! Represent in red and white stripes or go Smurf!

ACOUSTIC CHILL

LIVEWIRE

8PM – 3AM // FREE

FRENCHAY CAMPUS BARS Grab a pen and make your mark! A fantastic chance to meet thousands of other new UWE students!

8PM – 3AM // FREE FRENCHAY CAMPUS

Kick off your Freshers’ Week with arguably the biggest FREE student event in the country hosted by Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens. Join the party with 3,000 other Freshers!

GLENSIDE WELCOME PARTY 8PM // FREE

THE BUNKER

8PM – 1AM // FREE

RED BAR, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

PRYZM

10PM – 3AM // £3

RED BAR, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

GLENSIDE CAMPUS

CAT FACE 10PM – 3AM // £5 BIG CHILL

Lethal Bizzle at Urbz’ & Spice PJ Party Dirty rap beats will be pumping through Syndicate like never before. With some of the hottest rap music out there and having just released his new smash ‘Rari Workout’, Urbz’ and Spice is a must for some fist-pumping bass. DENCH.

Huw Stephens at the Welcome Party Presenter of the BBC Introducing shows on Radio 1, Huw is one of the best-loved Welsh DJs. The main compere and DJ for the main stage of Reading Festival, catch Huw at the UWE Welcome Party playing the best current anthems to keep you on your feet all night!

WWW.UWESU.ORG/FRESHERS TUESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

URBZ & SPICE PJ PARTY

CLUB NOCHE

LAWLESS

LOCK & KEY PARTY

10PM – 3AM // £5

10PM – 4AM // £6

10PM – 4AM // £5

The Ibiza Beach Party returns!

Complete with Mediterranean roof terrace and house DJ’s fresh from the summer season. Think sunglasses, beachwear and UV paint!

Stripes or handcuffs? Choose between cops and robbers fancy dress as the O2 Academy is transformed with a fusion of live DJs and acts!

The first 400 through the door get a free lock – and everyone else gets a key! Find your partner for the chance to win BIG prizes ranging from free drinks to an iPad!

BOWER FILM NIGHT

THIRSTY THURSDAY AT BOWER

CASINO NIGHT

10PM – 3AM // £6 SYNDICATE

Let your hair down and raise the roof!

PJs, onesies, giveaways and special guests at Bristol’s Super club!

BOWER QUIZ NIGHT 5PM // £1 PER PERSON

FRENCHAY CAMPUS

O2 ACADEMY

5PM // FREE

BOWER ASHTON CAMPUS

BOWER ASHTON CAMPUS

PIZZA & BOWL 7PM – 9AM // £4 THE LANES

5PM // FREE

THE BUNKER

7PM // FREE

BOWER ASHTON CAMPUS

BOWER ASHTON BAR

GLENSIDE PYJAMA PUB CRAWL

COMEDY NIGHT

7PM // £6

8PM – 11PM // £10

GLENSIDE CAMPUS

FOAM PARTY 10PM – 3AM // £3

RED BAR, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

FRENCHAY CAMPUS

THE LOCK IN

XTRA TIME

FESTIVAL OF COLOUR

9PM – 3AM // FREE

10PM – 3AM // £4

10PM – 3AM // £5

RED BAR, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

PRYZM

LAKOTA

GET BORN 10PM – 3AM // £5 BASEMENT 45

SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

UWE FRENCHAY CAMPUS, 8PM – 3AM DON’T MISS OUT ON BRISTOL’S BIGGEST STUDENT EVENT!

2014

ADVANCE TICKETS: £20 OR FREE ENTRY FOR ALL WRISTBAND HOLDERS!

2014 BRISTOL’S BIGGEST STUDENT EVENT 5 STAGES / LIVE MUSIC / PAS / DJS 15 PERFORMERS / PHOTO BOOTHS CASINO TABLES / ENTERTAINERS SILENT DISCO / FESTIVAL STAGES 3000 STUDENTS / 10 FOOD & DRINK BARS

SAT 20TH SEPT / FRENCHAY / 8PM–3AM Tickets £20 or FREE ENTRY for ALL wristband holders

2014

LINE UP Nick Grimshaw Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Grimmy will be tearing up the Closing Party main stage with a mixture of rock, punk, dance anthems and drum & bass. Bringing fresh sounds to the stage and the personality everyone loves, prepare yourself for something special!

Toddla T MistaJam Arguably one of the best DJ’s out there at the moment. BBC Radio 1/1XTRA’s MistaJam has never met a party he hasn’t smashed. Representing the best underground music on the radio and playing across the world. MistaJam will have all bases covered when he comes to UWE.

DJing around the world, Toddla T (aka Tom Bell) is one of the leading lights of UK dance music. With a slew of remixes under his belt (Hot Chip, Gyptian, Gorillaz and Major Lazer), he’s the star of his own Toddla TV, not to mention his recent launch of music label “Girls” and a weekly slot on Radio 1.

M.O Finally! The answer to make girl-bands cool again are making their way to UWE Freshers! Take a pinch of Destiny’s Child, add some incredibly catchy bass – let’s not forget the classic choreographed dance routines! We present M.O. High up in the UK Top 40, M.O have recently received a lot of hype from BBC Radio 1/1XTRA – these girls sure know how to move. All that’s left to say is, get ready to jump!

Melissa Steel The 20-year-old Bradford born starlet is set to grace the Closing Party main stage.

Set for big things, Melissa has featured on “Way We Are” by dance act Kove and her debut single “Kisses for Breakfast” featuring Popcaan is out now!

Majestic Majestic started out as an MC performing on the North London nightclub circuit at just fifteen years old. He rapidly broke through to the UK Garage scene, now venturing into House and Drum & Bass performing with leading artists such as High Contrast, Shy FX, Skream and Nero to name a few!

DAYTIME EVENTS FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

FRENCHAY SUMMER FAIR ALL DAY // FREE

STUDENT VILLAGE, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

FRENCHAY STUDENT VILLAGE WELCOME TALK

BOWER WELCOME 10AM – 4PM // FREE

BOWER ASHTON CAMPUS

1PM // FREE Brecon and Cotswold Courts

INTERNATIONAL WELCOME FAIR

3PM // FREE Mendip, Quantock and Carroll Court

1PM – 3PM // FREE

RED BAR, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

UWE EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE (ECC), FRENCHAY CAMPUS.

WELCOME TO BRISTOL BOAT CRUISE

PICNIC AT ESCAPE!

4.30PM – 9PM // £12

11AM – 4PM // FREE

MEET AT THE COMMUNITY HUB, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

ESCAPE, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

TUESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

CRAFTERNOON

BOWER BIKE RIDE

FRESHERS’ FAIR

12PM – 3PM // FREE

2PM – 4.30PM // FREE

GREEN LEADERS’ WALK

RED BAR, FRENCHAY

BOWER ASHTON CAMPUS

2PM – 3.30PM // FREE MEET OUTSIDE ESCAPE, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

COMMUNITY HUB BBQ 4.30PM – 6PM // FREE

COMMUNITY HUB, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

CITY BUS TOUR 12.30PM – 2:30PM // £6.50

GLENSIDE WELCOME!

PICK UP FROM FRENCHAY CAMPUS EAST RECEPTION

11.30AM – 3PM // FREE GLENSIDE STUDENT CENTRE

Some events require advance booking.

For full event listings, tickets and information, visit www.uwesu.org

INTRODUCTION TO CAFÉ LINGUA 5PM – 7PM // FREE

COMMUNITY HUB, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

11AM – 4PM // FREE

UWE EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE (ECC), FRENCHAY CAMPUS.

Roisin Greenup, VP Sports & Health /VP.SportsandHealth @VPSportsHealth VPSports@uwe.ac.uk

SPORTS

“Being part of a sports club was the best decision I made!”

Hi! I’m Roisin, your Vice-President Sports and Health, and I’m here to provide guidance, support and represent you!

Coming to university is a new and exciting experience, with so many opportunities to gain more than just a degree. Whether you currently take part in a sport, or you want to try something new, now is the time to get involved!

We currently offer 40 sports clubs, accommodating all athletes of every level. Getting involved in sports at university gives you the opportunity to learn something new, get active and take a break from your studies.

It’s also a great chance to meet new people and become part of an amazing community!

SPORTS CLUBS 2014–15

Find me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter and become a part of #TeamUWE -you’ll never look back!

American Football Athletics Badminton Basketball Boat Boxing Canoe Cheerleading Climbing Cricket Dance Fencing Football Men Football Women Gliding Hockey Karting Jiu Jitsu Kickboxing & Muay Thai Lacrosse

Netball Polo Pool & Snooker Riding Rugby League Rugby Union Men Rugby Union Women Sailing Skydive Snowsports Squash Sub Aqua Surf Swimming & Water Polo Tae Kwon Do Tennis Trampoline Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Windsurf & Kite

Join in Register on the Students’ Union website to join any of our sports clubs. Take a look at what’s on offer at www.uwesu.org/joinin Start your own club All of our sports clubs are run by students, so if you see an opportunity to start something new and set up your own, email Roisin at vpsports@uwe.ac.uk

WATCH IT, TRY IT, DO IT

Try before you buy! Sports and Societies will be providing taster sessions, demonstrations and displays.

Sunday 21st September Hockey (Watch it & Try it) Astroturf, 12:00 – 16:00 Lacrosse (Watch it & Try it) Astroturf, 17:00 – 19:00

Monday 22nd September Bar School (Watch it & Try it) Red Bar, 12:00 – 14:00 Women’s Rugby (Watch it & Try it) Astroturf, 12:00 – 13:30 Cheerleading (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 1, 13:00 – 14:30 Airsoft (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 2, 13:00 – 14:00 Trading Cards (Watch it & Try it) Red Bar, 14:00 – 16:00 Squash (Watch it & Try it) Squash Court, 14:10 – 16:10 Paintball (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 2, 14:30 – 17:00 Pole Fitness (Watch it) Aerobic Studio, 15:00 –16:00 Volleyball Sports Hall 1, 15:00 – 17:00 Free Palestine (Watch it & Try it) The Octagon, 17:00 – 19:30 Dance – Hip Hop (Watch it & Try it) Centre for Performing Arts, 17:00 – 18:00 Taekwondo Bristol Sports Centre, 17:30 – 19:30 Dance – Ballet (Watch it & Try it) Centre for Performing Arts, 18:00 – 19:00 Dance – Fitness (Watch it & Try it) Centre for Performing Arts, 19:00 – 20:00 Jiu Jitsu (Watch it) Bristol Sports Centre, 19:30 – 21:30

Tuesday 23rd September Badminton (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 1, 13:00 – 14:00 Volleyball (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 2, 13:00 – 14:30 Video Gaming (Watch it) Red Bar, 12:00 – 14:00 Climbing (Watch it & Try it) Climbing Wall, 13:00 – 15:30

Board Games (Watch it & Try it) Red Bar, 14:00 – 17:00

Cheerleading (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 1, 14:30 – 17:00

Women’s Rugby (Watch it & Try it) Astroturf, 15:30 – 17:00

Cheerleading (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 1, 14:30 – 15:30

Live Music (Watch it) Escape Bar, 15:00 – 17:30

Cheerleading (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 1, 15:00 – 17:30

Lacrosse (Watch it & Try it) Astroturf, 15:30 – 17:00

Women’s Rugby (Watch it & Try it) Astroturf, 16:00 – 18:00

Live Music (Try it) Escape Bar, 15:00 – 17:30

Fencing Sports Hall 1, 16:30 – 18:00

Playing Cards (Try it) The Octagon, 17:00 – 18:30

Jiu Jitsu (Try it) Sports Hall 2, 17:00 – 19:00

Jiu Jitsu (Try it) Sports Hall 1, 18:00 – 19:30

Jiu Jitsu (Try it) Bristol Sports Centre, 18:00 – 20:00

Pole Fitness (Try it) Aerobic Studio, 18:30 – 20:30

Playing Cards (Watch it) The Octagon, 17:00 – 18:00

Lacrosse (Watch it & Try it) Astroturf, 18:00 – 20:00

Saturday 27th September

Dance – Contemporary (Try it) Centre for Performing Arts, 17:00 – 18:00

ENACTUS The Octagon, 18:30 – 19:30

ENACTUS The Octagon, 18:00 – 19:00

Thursday 25th September

Canoe (Watch it & Try it) UoB Swimming Pool, 12:00 – 14:00

Climbing (Watch it & Try it) Climbing Wall, 12:00 – 14:30

Canoe (Watch it & Try it) UoB Swimming Pool, 14:00 – 16:00

Good Food (Watch it & Try it) Red Bar, 12:00 – 16:00

Canoe (Watch it & Try it) UoB Swimming Pool, 16:00 – 18:00

Pole Fitness (Watch It) Aerobic Studio, 13:30 – 15:30

SAGUWE Woodhouse Park, Scout Activity Centre, 13:00 (overnight excursion)

Dance – Jazz (Watch it & Try it) Centre for Performing Arts, 18:00 – 19:00 Athletics (Watch it & Try it) Centre for Sport, 18:30 – 20:00 Live Music (Watch It) Escape Bar, 19:00 – 21:30 Pole Fitness (Try it) Aerobic Studio, 19:30 – 21:30

Badminton (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 1, 14:00 – 15:30

Windsurf (Watch it & Try it) All Aboard Water Sports, 12:00 – 17:00

Sunday 28th September SAGUWE Woodhouse Park, Scout Activity Centre Return 11:30

Wednesday 24th September

Rowing (Watch it & Try it) Ariel RC, 14:00 – 16:00

Trading Cards (Watch it & Try it) Red Bar, 11:00 – 13:00

Paintball (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 2, 16:30 – 18:30

Squash (Watch it & Try it) Squash Court, 12:10 – 14:10

ENACTUS (Watch it & Try it) The Octagon, 17:00 – 18:00

Drama (Try it) Red Bar, 17:00 – 19:00

Kick Boxing (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 2, 12:00 – 13:00

Sub-aqua (Watch it & Try it) Meet at Red Bar, 17:00 – 23:00

Drama Showcase Performance (Watch it) Red Bar, 20:00 – 22:00

Pool & Snooker (Watch it & Try it) Red Bar, 12:00 – 16:00

Playing Cards (Try it) The Octagon, 18:00 – 19:30

Wednesday 1st October

Psychology – PsychOlympics (Try it) Red Bar, 13:00 – 14:30

Fencing (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 1, 18:30 – 19:30

Riding (Watch it & Try it) Summerhouse Equestrian Centre, 14:00 – 19:00

Snowsports (Try it) Gloucester Ski Slope, 13:00 – 19:00

Athletics (Watch it & Try it) Outside Centre for Sport, 18:30 – 20:00

Sailing (Watch it & Try it) Chew Valley Lake, 13:00 – 19:00

Volleyball (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 2, 14:00 – 16:00

Friday 26th September

Hockey (Watch it & Try it) Astroturf, 14:00 – 16:00 Karting (Watch it & Try it) West Country Karting, 14:00 – 16:00 Climbing (Watch it & Try it) Climbing Wall, 14:30 – 17:00

Monday 29th September

Video Gaming (Try it) Red Bar, 11:00 – 15:00 Kite (Watch it & Try it) Clifton Downs, 12:00 – 17:00 Paintball (Watch it & Try it) Sports Hall 1, 13:00 – 15:00

Some sessions require booking, for details on how to book and more information visit www.uwesu.org/tryit

Hannah Khan, VP Societies & Communication /VPSocsandComms @VPSocsandComms VPSocsandComms@uwe.ac.uk

“Get the best out of your time at UWE!” Hello! I’m Hannah, my role as your Vice-President for Societies and Communications is to represent and support extra-curricular interests.

I ensure all opportunities to get involved in societies and activities are readily available and accessible.

With over 60 different societies to join, your Students’ Union offers something for everyone.

Life outside of your studies is a vital part of your university experience.

Joining in with a society will enhance your social life and wellbeing. It also boosts your employability and most importantly, you’ll have fun!

SOCIETIES 2014–15

SOCIETIES

Aero Airsoft Anime Assassins Guild Astronomy Bar School Board Games Bright Futures Bristol Architecture Bristol Spatial Planning Chess Childhood Circus & Hoola Hoop Comic Book Conservative Future Darts Drama Economics ENACTUS EWB Fashion Film Forensic Science Free Palestine Geography Good Food Hide and Seek History Hub Radio

Labour LABS Law Linguistics Live Music Marketing Medical Science Midwifery Occupational Therapy Paintball PAIRS Photography People & the Planet Playing Cards Poker Pole Fitness Police Psychology Roleplay/Wargaming SAGUWE Sci-Fi / Psi-Phi Space Exploration Trading Cards Transcendental Meditation UKIP Vet Video Gaming WesternEye

Why not set up your own?

If you have an idea for a society that’s not on the list, we can help you create your own! Email vpsocsandcomms@uwe.ac.uk Jude Nassar – Societies & Communication Officer I believe that societies are key to meeting new people.

Scarlett Oliver, VP Community & Welfare /VPCommunityandWelfare @VPCommWelfare VPCommWelfare@uwe.ac.uk

“University is a life-changing experience!”

Hi there! I’m Scarlett and I’m the Vice-President for Community and Welfare. University is a life-changing experience, and some students may come across difficulties, but support and advice is always available.

I believe the key to getting the most out of your university experience is by getting involved and engaging with fellow students.

Our Community Networks are a great way to meet others with similar interests and views. Networks are free to join so take a look and see how you can get involved.

Will Anderson – Community & Welfare Officer By getting involved in a Network, I was able to meet some of my best friends and make a real change at UWE.

NETWORKS 2014–15

NETWORKS

Cultural African Caribbean Arab Network Bangladeshi Students Bulgarian Students Chinese Students Ghanaian Students Hellenic Home Students Hong Kong Student Network iUWE - International UWE Malaysian Students Association Nigerian Students Nordic-Baltic Pakistani Network Polish Students Romanian Somali Students Vietnamese Students Welsh Students

Faith & Belief Believers Loveworld Buddhist Students Christian Union Deeper Life Campus Fellowship Hindu Students Interfaith Islamic Students Jewish Students Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sikh Students Identity & Campaigning Sign Language Disabled Students’ Campaign Mature Students Mental Health Campaign OutUWE (LGBT) Post Graduate Love Glenside Women’s Network

Join for Free!

Join a Community Network TODAY at www.uwesu.org/joinin Want to set up your own Network? Get in touch!

Networks@uwe.ac.uk vpcommwelfare@uwe.ac.uk

JJ Clark, VP Education /VP.EducationUWE.1 @VPEducation VPEducation@uwe.ac.uk

YOUR EDUCATION

“Together we can build a united learning community!”

Every spring we hold the Student Led Teaching Awards to recognise staff across the University. If you would like to nominate a staff member please email their name and your reasons to studentreps@uwe.ac.uk

Hi everyone, my name is JJ and I’m your elected Vice-President Education for this academic year. My role is to ensure that your voice is heard on all things relating to your academic experience and education whilst at UWE. As a student at UWE, you can have your say about the education you will be receiving. Whether you think something needs to be changed on your course, or have ideas for how the university could help you study better, we’re here to listen to you.

I will be working alongside Amelia (Education Officer) and we believe that together, we can build strong learning communities and help to make a difference to students’ lives.

You can find me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter, and get in touch by email – I’d love to hear your views!

Amelia Campbell – Education Officer I hope to focus on issues such as reducing stress and anxiety around exam time, ensuring that students are fully aware of study areas and feel prepared.

STUDENT REPS

Ensuring students are at the heart of all academic decisions Want to join us? www.uwesu.org/reps facebook.com/pages/UWE-Student-Reps studentreps@uwe.ac.uk

Come and chat to us at the Freshers’ Fair, find more out online or drop us an email.

Student Reps are the vital link between students, the university and the Students’ Union.

Every course at every level will have at least one Student Rep. They actively seek your views on your student experience and feed back to the University. Ensuring you get what you want from your course!

Student Reps are elected in the first few weeks of term and anyone can put themselves forward. Your lecturers will provide more information, so listen out for the opportunity to get involved.

Don’t worry if you haven’t done anything like this before as the Students’ Union provides all the support and guidance you will need.

It’s a great chance to enhance your personal development and it looks great on your CV. So if the idea of representing your course appeals to you, make a difference and become a Student Rep!

VOLUNTEERING

Every year hundreds of UWE students take part in amazing, life changing activities through volunteering. Here are just some of the ways you can join them…

Volunteer Action Days

Fundraising This year we’ll be supporting UWE students to raise over £20,000 for causes that are important to them. Email us at volunteers@uwe.ac.uk for advice or inspiration on setting up your own fundraiser, or join in with one of our charity groups!

September – October Volunteering Calendar

What can a group of UWE students do when they get together to volunteer for a day? Clear a beach of litter? Decorate a rundown community centre? Steward a charity event? Transform the garden of a local nursing home? Raise hundreds of pounds?

Get involved in our hugely popular Volunteer Action Days and leave your mark during your time in Bristol.

Thursday 25th September 6.30pm, Red bar UWE RAG (Raise and Give) launch event

East African Playgrounds UWE Students’ Union has teamed up with East African Playgrounds to offer you the opportunity to volunteer in Uganda!

Come along to hear more at the East African Playgrounds information meeting on Thursday 2nd October (venue TBC – check our web page www.uwesu.org/activities/volunteer for updates) or find them at the Volunteering Fair!

RAG

Sunday 5th October 10am – 4pm, Winterbourne Barn Apple Harvest Festival One of our favourite yearly Volunteer Action Days! Just down the road, transport provided.

If you want to get involved with RAG, come to the launch event on Thursday 25th September. All welcome!

To hear more about all of these and hundreds of other volunteering opportunities come along to the UWE Volunteering Fair, Wednesday 1st October 11am-3pm, ECC, Frenchay Campus.

Be the change!

Do you have an idea for a charity or volunteering venture? We can give you support, guidance and up to £100 funding towards the launch of your project!

Join a charity group!

Macmillan, UNICEF, Barnardo’s, or start your own!

Wednesday 1st October 11am – 3pm, ECC The UWE Volunteering Fair Thursday 2nd October 5.30pm, Frenchay Campus East African Playgrounds Info Meeting

The “Raising and Giving” (RAG) group are a team of passionate, fun-loving student fundraisers who are always on the lookout for new creative ideas to raise money for different charities throughout the year.

RAG

Saturday 27th September Stoke Park Pick-nic Action Day Come and help clear up this beautiful country park right nextdoor to Frenchay campus, as well as enjoying a picnic and a tour of the site.

volunteers@uwe.ac.uk 011732 81665 Community and Representation Office, 5F2

Saturday 18th October 10 – 4pm Feed Bristol Community Action Day We’re getting together to help out at this amazing local project, supporting the people and wildlife on our doorstep!

Saturday 25th October Ctrl Alt Donate.

Join one of UWESU’s biggest fundraising events of the term – a 25 hour gaming marathon, all for a good cause.

Contact us to register your interest or for more information: volunteers@uwe.ac.uk

GREEN LEADERS

If you’re interested in sustainable travel, ethical clothing lines, eco-builds, energy efficiency or all things Fairtrade, this is the opportunity for you!

The Green Leaders are a group of students who develop and engage with everything green on campus. We hold regular meetings to chat and share ideas, create campaigns and facilitate change. Becoming a Green Leader gives you invaluable experience in project managing, campaigning, planning and leading. We provide you with the support, training, knowledge and resources for you to lead UWE, its students and staff to a brighter, greener future.

To get inspired, get involved and make a change- come along to one of our Green Gatherings.

Green Wall Last year the Green Leaders ran a successful project to get a Green Wall on campus. We are excited to announce that plans have been finalised and we want you to be at the heart of the design process, so come along to our planning workshop run

by Green Wall specialist Adam Bristowe at 4pm on Thursday 25th September. The wall will be planted by students during Big Green Week on Wednesday 15th October. Come and celebrate the unveiling at 12 o’clock the next day.

Community Garden Bees We are now proud owners of a hive of bees! Follow our blog to be kept in the loop. We are interested to hear your entrepreneurial ideas on what we can do with the honey, designs for a ‘bee hotel’ or how the bees can be used for you dissertation topic. Get in touch! www.youruwebeeproject.tumblr.com

We have been busy with the UWE grounds team in the community garden, growing all things beautiful and green!

Come along to a Growing Session to learn more about growing your own herbs and how to use them in your cooking, the first session takes place on Thursday 18th September. We will be planting herb beds in Student Village for students to grow, harvest and use their own herbs for cooking all year round!

Mug Wall at Glenside We will soon be introducing a community mug wall at Glenside campus, bringing a bit of home onto campus! Students can bring their own favourite mug from home or design and paint a rescued mug from St Matts! An incentive of 10p off of a hot drink will be given when using your own mug.

Green Events!

Friday 12th September 6pm, Red bar Come find us at the Welcome Fair We will be running a workshop making purses out of recycled tetra pak. Meet us at 1 o’clock for your chance to plant herbs that you can use all year around in our student herb beds.

Tuesday 16th September 12 – 3pm, Red Bar Upcycling workshop An upcycling workshop led by the creator of the upcycled clothing label Fix Up Look Sharp. Giving you the chance to get creative and turn old into new.

Wednesday 17th September 11.30am – 3.30pm, Glenside campus Upcycle your own mug Come and join us to upcycle your own mug. Design a mug anyway you like and add it to your new community mug wall.

Making your campus that little bit more homely.

Thursday 18th September 2– 3.30pm, Meet outside Escape Bar, Frenchay Campus Take a walk on the wild side Discover all things bright and beautiful on campus. Come and join us to discover UWE’s hidden gems including the magical orchid, UWE’s very own Bee hives and the community garden.

Tuesday 23rd September 7.30 – 9pm, Hamilton House Green Leaders Launch Come along to our official Green Leaders launch at Hamilton house. Sustainable locally sourced supper included!

Bag it In a bid to reduce plastic consumption and wastage, your Green Leaders have been busy designing resuable canvas bags. Pick up yours at the Freshers’ Fair and find out more!

@UWEGreenLeaders Green Leaders www.uwesu.org/greenleaders greenleader@uwe.ac.uk

Thursday 25th September 4 – 5.30pm, Meet outside Escape Bar, Frenchay Campus Green Wall Workshop Be part of UWE’s legacy and join in with this unique workshop!

Led by a specialist horticulturist, learn more about Green walls, the whys, the what’s, the where and the how’s and have YOUR say on what plants you want to see in our brand new green wall.

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Lots to see and do!

Try out Sports and Activities

See Indoor Arena for live displays

Freebies and prizes!

Don’t forget to pick up your free slice!

Bristol’s best nightclubs

Meet the Networks

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Subject to change.

See Indoor Arena for live displays

THE BEST OF BRISTOL & STUDENT OFFERS Anthony Nolan BISC Bottelinos Bristol Community Church Bristol Digs & Your Abode Bristol In:Motion Bristol Uni Air Squadron Bristol Uni Royal Navy Unit Bristol UOTC BULABDS Bunker Challenge’s Abroad City Church

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Colston Hall Don’t Panic Easy-Bills First Bus Head Office Help for Syria Hotcha It’s In The Bag Lymphoma Association Lynca Mobile Macmillian Cancer M-is Nandos

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STUDENTS’ UNION & UWE East African Playgrounds Off The Wall RAG Student Reps SU Advice Centre SU Jobshop SU Student Lettings SU Volunteering UWE Centre for Performing Arts UWE Centre for Performing Arts UWE Centre for Sport UWE Community Hub UWE Healthy Uni UWE Hospitality Services UWE Stop Smoking UWE Volunteering

New Life Church NHSBT O2 Academy Out Of Hand Rate My Placement Sainsburys Santander SGC Road Safety SGC Road Safety Showcase Cinemas SLM Ltd. Social Science In The City St. Michael’s Church

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STA Travel STA Travel Student Universe Syndicate The Berkley The Student Housing Company Thekla Total Students UNICEF Virgin Media Wilkinsons

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Skydive Snowsports Sports Clothing Squash Sub Aqua Surf Swimming & Waterpolo Tae-Kwon-Do Tennis Trampoline Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Windsurf & Kite

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SPORTS CLUBS 71 200 69 67 65 44 66 51 15 16 155 11 58 63 53 52

American Football Athletics Badminton Basketball Boat Boxing Canoe Cheerleading Climbing Cricket Dance Fencing Football Men & Futsal Football Women

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Gliding Hockey Jiu-Jitsu Karting Kickboxing & Muay Thai Lacrosse Netball Pole Fitness Polo Riding Rugby League Rugby Union Men Rugby Union Women Sailing

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SOCIETIES Aero Airsoft Anime Assassin’s Guild Astronomy Bar School BARK Architecture Board Games Bright Futures Chess Childhood Circus & Hula Hoop Comic Conservative Future Darts Drama Economics ENACTUS Engineers Without Borders Fashion Film Forensic Science Free Palestine Geography Good Food Hide & Seek History Hub Radio

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Labour LabSoc Lang Ling Law Live Music Marketing Medical Science Occupational Therapy Paintball PAIRS People & Planet Photography Playing Cards Poker Police Pool & Snooker Psi-Phi Psychology Roleplay and Wargames Scouts and Guides Space Exploration Spatial Planning Trading Cards Transcendental Meditation UKIP UWETIS Video Gaming WesternEye

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NETWORKS

KEY INFORMATION

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FOOD & DRINK

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African Caribbean Arab Bangleshi Barnardos Bulgarian Chinese Christian Union Disabled Students’ Campaign Hellenic Hindu Home Students Hong Kong Islamic Love Glenside

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Malaysian Mature Students Mental Health Campaign Nigerian Nordic Baltic OutUWE Pakistani Polish Post-Grad Redeemed Christian Church of God Sign Language Somali Vietnamese Welsh

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STALLS & ATTRACTIONS

KEY BAR

SEATING AREA

FOOD & DRINK

ICE CREAM VAN

UWE Hockey UWE Gliding UWE Polo UWE Climbing Domino’s Gourmet Burger Kitchen Samsung Spotify Get your photo taken on the original Friends sofa

STAGE Hub Radio Diamond Junkies Centre for Performing Arts Mickey B Trans-Antarctic Expedition Jazz

MARKET PLACE Vintage Fair Poster Sale C'Js Home Baking - Cakes Cottage Bakery Christmas Steps Costume Shop – Fancy Dress DVD’s Fresh Foods Green Leaders (sustainability)

Vintage Fair University Vintage Fair are coming to the Freshers Fair LOADED with the coolest threads from across the land, bringing guys & girls affordable, trend led, re-worked, retro clothing & accessories from the 1970s-1990s.

Access Requirements

They will be outside in the Freshers Market Place, taking over the joint with bargains galore & raving it up to a bit of Old Skool!!

'Like' their Facebook page 'University Vintage Fairs' to receive 10% off your first purchase!! Just show your 'Like' via your smart phone at the till.(*Valid for one transaction per customer. Some brand exclusions may apply.)

Friends Sofa Friends Fans, we’ve got a treat for you! THE Friends Sofa, yep you all know the one, is coming to our Freshers’ Fair! Come along, take your picture on it, re-enact friends poses and quotes and make sure you hashtag #Friends20th. I’m sure you all know it’s Friends 20th Anniversary since the first show aired!

Your SU want everyone to enjoy their experience at the Freshers’ Fair event and strive to make access easy for everyone.

If you have any access requirements and/ or may require assistance on the day, please contact us at union@uwe.ac.uk by the 16th September 2014 by 5 pm and we will be able to discuss with you how we can help make your visit an enjoyable one. We will also be able to handle any special access requirements on the day of Freshers’ Fair via the UWESU Information point in the ECC building.

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Subject to change.

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CAMPUSES

Each UWE campus has its own character and atmosphere, with the students that study there making them different and unique. Frenchay, Glenside and Bower Ashton are all well connected by busses.

Each campus elects its own Campus Officer to represent and promote the voice of the students there.

Campus Key SU Office SU / Campus Bar

Campus Officers: Jack Williams and Ellen Riis-White Campus Officer

For details on bus routes & timetables visit: www.wessexbus.com www.firstgroup.com www.swanbrook.co.uk www.travelinesw.com

FRENCHAY

SU Shop Buses

Frenchay campus is the University’s main campus, offering a wide variety of onsite facilities including a 24 hour library, Natwest bank, Blackwell’s Bookshop, your SU shop and numerous food and drink outlets.

Frenchay campus is well connected by buses to Glenside campus, Bower Ashton, Bristol Parkway rail station and the city centre.

We are here to represent the views of the Frenchay campus student community. We will be interacting with students on campus to make sure your voice is heard!

HARTPURY GLENSIDE

Campus Officer: Lona Price Jones Situated in the rolling hills of Gloucestershire, Hartpury campus is home to subjects associated with land-based, animal science and sport science sectors. Covering more than 200 hectares of countryside and woodland, it’s also a renowned venue for equestrian eventing.

I’m Lona and I’m the Hartpury Campus officer. My role is to listen to the Hartpury students and communicate their views and to strengthen ties with UWE.

Campus Officer: To be elected Glenside campus is just three miles north of Bristol city centre, close to the vibrant student community of Fishponds. Home to UWE’s Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, Glenside offers excellent teaching facilities such as inter-professional simulation suites and one of the best health care libraries in England.

Elections for Glenside Campus Officer will be held in October 2014. Contact union@uwe.ac.uk for more information.

BOWER ASHTON GLOUCESTER

Campus Officer: Blake Seers Bower Ashton campus is home to UWE’s Department of Creative Industries; students at Bower are artists, designers, creative writers and media students. Set on the edge of the beautiful parkland of Ashton Court Estate, the campus is close to Hotwells, Bedminster and the city centre.

I aim to make Bower Ashton a community where everyone can integrate together being themselves, without judgement. I’ll also be working to encourage events, exhibitions and other projects.

Campus Officer: To be elected Gloucester campus is based next to the historic docks and close to the shops and restaurants of Gloucester.

The campus is home to nursing and midwifery students and features a purpose-built simulation suite, as well as a fully equipped on-site library.

Elections for Gloucester Campus Officer will be held in October 2014.

Contact union@uwe.ac.uk for more information.

STUDENTS’ UNION SERVICES

ADVICE

The Students’ Union Advice Centre provides help and support to all students at UWE. We give free, friendly and confidential advice to all UWE students. Our advice centre is independent from the university, so anything you discuss with us will not be communicated to UWE. We’re here to help you settle into university life at UWE; come and see us for advice about academic matters, accommodation issues and financial queries. Contact an adviser by email, phone or drop in to make an appointment.

JOBSHOP

Frenchay 2F Patio, outside Red Bar

Looking for a part-time job alongside your studies? JobShop is the answer.

Bower Ashton SU Office, Tuesdays

Register online at www.uwesu.org/jobshop to receive a free weekly email of all current vacancies, both with employers in the Bristol area and on campus.

Glenside SU Office, Mondays www.uwesu.org/advice advice@uwe.ac.uk 0117 32 82676

You can also visit the JobShop to register and view current vacancies, located outside Red Bar, Frenchay campus. www.uwesu.org/jobshop jobshop@uwe.ac.uk 0117 32 82674

STUDENT LETTINGS

We support student parents at UWE with our Students’ Union Nursery.

Our highly valued service allows students with young children to manage their studies more easily, providing childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. www.uwesu.org/nursery nursery@uwe.ac.uk

Your very own Lettings agency, owned and run by the Students’ Union based on Frenchay campus.

We provide a one stop shop for both students and landlords, advertising and managing properties in and around Bristol.

Register with us online to receive up to date accommodation email alerts, or pop in and see us outside Red Bar. Benefits for students: ·· No need to leave the campus ·· Rent a house with your friends ·· Rent a room in a shared house ·· Viewing times to suit you

UWESU STUDENT LETTINGS

www.uwesu.org/studentlettings

HALLEY NURSERY

www.uwesu.org/studentlettings studentlettings@uwe.ac.uk 0117 32 86600

Watch out for our Accommodation Fair in February, to get help and advice for your student home in 2015–16.

WWW.UWESU.ORG/SUPPORT

STUDENTS’ UNION SHOPS

Settle in at UWE and visit your local Students’ Union shop at Frenchay, Glenside and Bower Ashton.

Whether you’re after a quick snack between lectures or a great value lunch, the Students’ Union shops have a wide variety of delicious food, drinks and daily essentials! The shop also stocks all necessities such as household items, stationery and there are even student discounted national newspapers available.

All money spent in our Students’ Union shops goes directly back into funding student activities and services for YOU!

The shop is also the place to get your official university branded clothes, such as UWE hoodies, gym kit and accessories.

Amazon Lockers

Your SU shop has a new service- Amazon Lockers! Instead of delivering a parcel to your home address, you can select the SU Locker location and pick up your parcel at a time that’s convenient for you in the shop.

VOUCHERS

50p OFF A HOT DOG From Frenchay SU Shop Valid in September 2014

FREE PACKET OF SWEETS When you present this voucher in your SU Shop

HOT DRINK & i NEWSPAPER FOR £1 A saving of 30p with this voucher (normal prices: hot drink £1.20,

Between 13th – 19th September 2014 First 100

i Newspaper 30p) Valid from 13th – 19th September 2014

FRESHERS CLOTHING OFFER

Buy any UWE hoodie and get a FREE UWE T-shirt worth £7.99

30p OFF PETERS XL SAUSAGE ROLL OR XL PORK & PICKLE ROLL From Frenchay SU Shop

20p OFF FUNSIZED FILLED DOUGHNUTS With this voucher

Valid from 13th – 19th September 2014

Valid from 13th – 19th September 2014

STUDENTS’ UNION BARS

Every UWE campus in Bristol has a Students’ Union run bar, dedicated to providing you a safe space with essential refreshments throughout the year. Whether you need a Full Monty breakfast, a light lunch or a hearty dinner, we have it all at amazing student-friendly prices!

We also hold open mic evenings, quiz nights and epic club events with elite DJs and performers.

Escape is home to 6 big screens, making it the perfect place to watch and enjoy the sport on offer with your new housemates.

We exist to support you so if you have an idea for a social, want to arrange your own event, or have a birthday coming up, let us know via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/uwesubars and we’ll do the rest!

For more information on bars and events visit www.uwesu.org/bars

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Remember Every penny you spend in a UWE Students’ Union bar is reinvested into your union, making your student experience even better.

OPEN MIC NIGHT // ESCAPE

Do you have the skills to impress the crowd? Just search Frenchay Open Mic Night on Facebook to put yourself forward!

LOCK IN // ESCAPE & RED BAR

Drinks prices crash down for the most famous night of the week at the Students’ Union! Lock In is the must-attend weekly student event.

GO UWE // ESCAPE

All day food and drinks deals available in Escape Bar, the perfect way to finish your sports activities!

WATCH THIS SPACE // ESCAPE & RED BAR

Look out for special drinks deals and discounts in both bars, plus live music, big screen sport and much more!

RED BAR PRESENTS… // RED BAR

Great drinks deals, guest appearances, foam parties, paint parties and so much more.

MIXED // ESCAPE

Full Monty breakfasts and as much of the football as we can squeeze in before resident DJs take over.

QUIZ NIGHT // ESCAPE

Quiz Night is the perfect way to relax and finish your weekend. Cash prizes with entry just £1 per person!

UWE Students’ Union encourages responsible drinking

STUDENT MEDIA

GET CREATIVE AND GET INVOLVED!

The Western Eye is the student led newspaper, available online and print editions distributed across campuses. The publication covers issues relevant to student life and what’s happening here at UWE. Over to you!

If you’re an aspiring writer or journalist with a creative flair, get involved! Check out www.westerneye.net to find out more!

hub radio

Hub Radio allows students to run their own shows, promote events and get involved in DJing, broadcasting and producing. The student run station offers a diverse range of musical genres and special interest programmes.

Visit hubradio.co.uk for more information.

FEEL GOOD AT UWE!

UWE and the Students’ Union want to provide you with the best, happiest and healthiest student experience. Throughout the year we organise Feel Good events and activities to enhance your health and wellbeing.

Some of the Feel Good activities include; Fruit and veg stalls, Have a Safe Night Out campaign, Ministry of Cheer campaign, Time to Change, Drinkaware, Smokefree support, Stoptober, free cooking demonstrations, sexual health testing, mental health awareness, alcohol and drug support, pedometer challenges, health check-ups and a wide variety of physical activity and team sports.

What to look out for Cooking Demonstrations with free tasters, every Thursday, 5pm, One Zone Farmers Markets, first Tuesday of each month Feel Good Festival, 1–7 December 2014 Feel Good February, 1–28 February 2015

www.uwe.ac.uk/feelgood Feel Good UWE @FeelGoodUWE

Look out for the Feel Good logo wherever you go, to see how you can benefit from what we offer.

YOUR NEW STUDENTS’ UNION With a £9.2 million new Students’ Union building currently under construction at Frenchay campus, this is a really exciting time to come to UWE! The new Students’ Union will be centrally located offering social and leisure spaces, bars, a coffee shop and a convenience store. The new building will be an exciting hub of activity, and space for students to meet and get involved with our activities and use our services.

Construction is underway, with the doors set to open in 2015.

For more information visit www.uwesu.org/new-building

STUDENTS’ UNION SHOP OFFERS

BIG EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO… VOLUNTEERING FAIR – 1ST OCTOBER If you have an interest in volunteering or are looking to gain some skills and experience to make you stand out from the crowd when you're applying for placements and jobs, this is the fair for you.

UWE BIG GREEN WEEK – 13TH— 18TH OCTOBER Annual festival of eco ideas, events and smart living. It is a great opportunity to meet others, learn something new, get inspired, have fun and enjoy yourself! There are all sorts of events, socials and campaigns taking place.

ONE WORLD WEEK – 17TH—21ST NOVEMBER A week-long celebration of diversity at UWE with multicultural dance, sports, art, cuisine and international rhythms. Showcase your culture and talent at One World Fiesta!

FEEL GOOD FESTIVAL – 1ST—7TH DECEMBER Want to try something new? Facing those winter blues? Get active this festive season with Feel Good Festival at UWE! A week of free sports and exercise classes, along with festive activities.

VARSITY Support #TeamUWE in the Varsity series, where UWE compete against the University of Bristol in sporting events throughout the year. From rugby to the prestigious Boat Race, join thousands of supporters and embrace the rivalry!

FEEL GOOD FEBRUARY A whole month dedicated to being more active, enjoying healthier food and trying new activities at UWE.and exercise classes, along with festive activities.

THE STUDENTS’ UNION ELECTIONS Have your say! The main elections take place in March where you get the chance to say who should lead the Students’ Union for the year ahead. You can also nominate yourself! It’s a fun experience and a great opportunity to develop your leadership and communication skills.

AWARDS SEASON Celebrate your successes at our awards events, showcasing the achievements of student reps, and those in sports clubs and societies.

BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL – MAY Come along and try a selection of locally sourced beers and draught ciders and rare international lagers.

For more info see: www.uwesu.org and info.uwe.ac.uk/events

HAVE YOUR SAY!

Your opinions count at UWE, so don’t hold back and have your say by getting involved in our student elections and surveys.

Your Students’ Union officers are here to respond to your feedback and to put the changes you want into action! From improving bus services to reducing hidden costs, together we can make a difference!

In February you will be asked to complete the UWE Student Experience Survey, a great chance for you to tell the university what you think!

Hidden Costs Campaign

Your Students’ Union gathered lots of feedback last year on what costs students were paying on top of tuition fees. We took the evidence to the university and this has resulted in:

All undergraduate students will receive

£15.00 Undergraduate students at Bower Ashton campus will receive:

Seventy-five pounds credit

£75.00

for materials every year

Want to get involved?

Officer positions available: ·· Glenside Campus Officer ·· Gloucester Campus Officer ·· Sports & Health Officer ·· Disabled Student Officer ·· Sustainability Officer

printing credit per year

Students’ Union Campaigns in 2014–15 Want to know more? Email union@uwe.ac.uk or visit www.uwesu.org/elections

The Only Way is Wessex?

For many years, student feedback has focused heavily on the journey to and from university when travelling by bus. ‘The Only Way is Wessex?’ was a joint consultation by your Students’ Union and UWE. As a result of your feedback, we wrote a report, which has helped change the services of both Wessex and First bus operators. With later running buses, increased frequency and improved reliability being promised by the bus companies.

The General Election – May 2015 The UK parliamentary elections are coming up in 2015 and we want you play your part. Too often young people have been let down and disenfranchised by their elected representatives in Westminster. We will be offering politicians a chance to rebuild our trust by making promises they can keep. This year we are going to be lobbying candidates and MPs in the city on the build up to the General Election.

We want communities voting with students on the decisions that shape a shared future. We’ll be doing voter registration rallies both for you so that you are on the register with a strong youth voice in Bristol ready to vote in May but also with the community to make wider change. We’ll also be looking at how we can capture your voices to make bigger change for your city. www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Deadline to register is 6th May 2015

www.uwesu.org/buses Awareness Campaigns The Students’ Union also supports and is an active partner in a wide range of awareness raising campaigns.

October Sustainability Week Black History Month Mental Health Awareness Day

February Feel Good February LGBT History Month

November One World Week Movember

March International Women’s Day Fair Trade Fortnight Islam Awareness Week

December World Aids Day Feel Good Festival

For more info see www.uwesu.org/campaigns

GAMES & PUZZLES SPOT THE DIFFERENCE Can you spot the 10 differences between these pictures of your SU Presidents & Officers?

STUDENTS’ UNION WORD SEARCH

STUDENTS’ UNION FRESHERS WEEK CROSSWORD

SUDOKU Difficulty: Medium Complete the grid so that every row, column & three-by-three box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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You’ll get lots of these at our Freshers’ Fair

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See the sights of Bristol on our… (2 words)

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You’ll see some of these at our Jungle Party

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One of the biggest nightclubs in Bristol and you’ll find our PJ Party here

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Radio 1’s Breakfast Show Presenter (2 words)

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Kisses for Breakfast pop singer (2 words)

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If you’re a robber you don’t want to bump into these guys

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Lethal Bizzle’s favourite catchphrase

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Grab some whilst you’re bowling, various toppings available

10 Welsh Radio Presenter currently broadcasting shows on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio Cymru (2 words) 12 He’s usually hard to find, but not at our event (2 words)

11 You’ll need to find one of these to open your Lock