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Congratulations and welcome! I’m Ahmd, your President of The Students’ Union. It’s a privilege to have been elected to represent the 27,000 students here at UWE Bristol. May I be the first to say welcome to UWE Bristol and The Students’ Union. Coming to university is an exciting and life changing experience. I am sure that like me; you want to discover new things about yourself, meet fellow students, and learn new things. I hope you enjoy Welcome, we have put together a huge variety of activities and events for you which give you the chance to meet new people, try new things and have fun. This booklet is your guide and will show you all the different ways you can get involved and settle into university life. I wish you the best possible experience for the years ahead and I look forward to meeting you in September and helping you to Join In, Speak Up and Be More!
JOIN IN WITH THE CONVERSATION @TheSUatUWE #UWEFRESHERS
Join the Facebook group ‘UWE Freshers 2016 - University of the West of England Bristol’
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YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS Coming to university for the first time can be overwhelming, The Students’ Union is here to help you settle in.
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MOVING IN AND HOUSEMATES
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
For those of you moving in with new people to start university, whether on campus, or in the centre of town, it can be strange. For top tips on living with new people read our blog at welcome.thestudentsunion.co.uk/blog
As well as packing, there’s a few things you’ll need to do before you arrive:
NEW TO BRISTOL?
Pay your fees
Bristol is a cracking place to live and study. It is full of interesting things to do and see throughout the day, and the buzzing night life has something to entertain even the most eclectic of music tastes.
Upload a photo for your ID card
TRAVEL There are plenty of ways to get to campus including bus, bike, train and car. We encourage you to choose sustainable travel. For more information about travel look at uwe.ac.uk/travel
Register online via myUWE (the University will email your log in details in August) to: Confirm your personal details
Everything you need to know is online: www.uwe.ac.uk/getready
QUESTION? Contact one of the University’s Information Points. +44 (0)117 32 85678 @UWEBristol infopoint@uwe.ac.uk
LIVING AT HOME If you are commuting in every day you are one of many - there is even a Students’ Living at Home society. thestudentsunion.co.uk/soc/livingathome
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THE CAMPUSES CITY CAMPUS With iconic, creative locations such as the Watershed, Arnolfini and Spike Island, students cannot help but be inspired by all that City Campus has to offer. The Students’ Union office, shop and bar are all based at Bower Ashton, just a short distance from the city centre and on the edge of the beautiful Ashton Court Estate.
FRENCHAY With over 2,500 students living on campus, the largest UWE Bristol campus is like its own town; complete with a 24hr library, nursery, gyms, shops, cafés, a bar and regular buses around Bristol. The Students’ Union main office is based here as well as an open plan office and engagement space where you can meet your elected officers.
GLENSIDE Glenside is known for its sense of community, friendly atmosphere and beautiful grounds. There are regular bus services to the city centre and Frenchay campus. Home to the healthcare courses, Glenside has a diverse student population who live both on and off campus. The bar area is a great place to socialise throughout the day, with the office and shop nearby it’s your one stop spot for all things The Students’ Union.
GLOUCESTER CAMPUS Our Gloucester Campus is based in the historic Alexandra Warehouse at Gloucester Docks. Home to just two nursing courses, there is plenty of opportunities to get to know everyone. Not to mention, with its location on the stunning Gloucester Docks, you will be just a short walk from the city centre with plenty to do and see.
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ABOUT US The Students’ Union is here for you. We are led by elected students, provide services and support you during your time at UWE Bristol.
JOIN IN Clubs & Societies | Off The Wall | Events & Social spaces As part of a community of 27,000 students, you join in with a range of events, activities and communities both on and off campus. You can also be a part of over 150 sports and societies.
SPEAK UP Advice Centre | Student Leaders | Elections | Democracy What do you want from The Students’ Union? We listen to you, represent you to all levels of the university and enable you to take action and affect change. We also provide support and advice across all campuses.
BE MORE Jobshop | Volunteering | Building skills | Work for us By engaging in employment, volunteer and development opportunities you can get the most out of your student experience. We have over 200 student staff working for us, and over 7,000 students involved in student-led groups, there’s lots of support to help you grow.
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A BIG HELLO FROM YOUR STUDENT LEADERS PRESIDENTS
Ahmd Emara President Coming to university is a big opportunity and a life changing experience. I have been elected to represent students and make sure your voice is heard. Jamie Jordon VP Education I’m here to represent you both locally and nationally on issues which have an impact on students and represent your academic feedback. Serena Smith VP Sports and Health I’m here to ensure any students who want to get involved in sports have the opportunity and support to do so. Olivia Evans VP Societies and Communication I’m here to support and guide the many societies at UWE Bristol to be the best they can possibly be!
Siân Hampson VP Community and Welfare I’m here to build a sense of community across all campuses and making sure your welfare is a priority here at UWE Bristol.
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VOLUNTARY OFFICERS Lauren Sykes Community and Welfare Officer I will be working to combat mental health stigma and support the services available to students.
Nikki Faulds
Alice Vockins Education Officer I am here to enhance and support you over the next year regarding your learning experience.
Beth Morgan Glenside Campus Officer I’m here to make sure both yours and Glenside’s voice gets heard, please ask me anything you want to know even if it’s about where a classroom is.
Charlotte Hall Gloucester Campus Officer Gloucester is a small campus and because of this it can feel quite isolating, I am here to make sure our voices are heard and that our interests are recognised.
Helen Olowofeso International Students’ Officer Welcome to UWE Bristol! We are a very mixed and diverse institution with individuals from all parts of the world. I hope to help us all enjoy our student experience as part of an inclusive society.
Dinara Reyimova LGBT Officer There is so much going on at university and I’m here to make sure there is something for everyone.
Eden Kindman Tang Societies and Communication Officer I hope to assist and create societies, building UWE into a better community.
Roisin Greenup Sports and Health Officer Being part of a sport at university is one of the best decisions you will make – so join in, speak up and be more!
Thomas Haines Sustainability Officer I’m here to be your voice on anything and everything green, whilst promoting your views to shape UWE Bristol’s future.
Disabled Students’ Officer I will be focussing on improving awareness of invisible disabilities, as well as promoting national disability campaigns.
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OUR SERVICES ADVICE CENTRE
BARS
We give friendly, non-judgemental and confidential advice. It’s a totally free service too, and because The Students’ Union is independent from UWE, our advice is independent and unbiased. You can come and see us for advice about anything including housing and academic issues, financial queries and employment problems.
Our bars are great places to meet friends and socialise whether you’re chilling and having some tasty food during the day, or partying the night away at one of our events on Bower, Frenchay and Glenside.
JOBSHOP We advertise part-time and holiday jobs at The Students’ Union, on campus and around Bristol. Whether part-time work is about earning extra money or gaining valuable skills and experience, we can help find a role that suits you. Sign up to our weekly emails: thestudentsunion.co.uk/ opportunities/jobs
SHOPS
OFFICES With offices on Bower, Frenchay and Glenside, we provide services like binding. You can also buy your sports club and society memberships in person here if you need to.
SPACES You can book space to host your own event or study session. So whether you need to rehearse a dance routine or practice a presentation; we can help. Just go to booking.thestudentsunion.co.uk
There are shops on Bower, Glenside and two on Frenchay for your convenience. Whether you need a spare pen or a snack – we’ve got you covered.
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GIVE IT A GO This is for you to try a bit of everything The Students’ Union has to offer. Whether you’re deciding which sports club or society to join or want to know about how to become a student rep, we have a taster session for everything. With extra sessions being added every day, make sure you keep up to date by visiting welcome.thestudentsunion.co.uk/giveitago They’re all free to go to, but you’ll need to sign up online for some at welcome. thestudentsunion.co.uk/signups, so look out for the sign up icon.
JOIN IN OFF THE WALL Want to get active and try a new sport or activity? Then Off The Wall is for you. We run sessions all year and the below are free taster sessions to try out. Spaces are limited so you do need to sign up.
ZUMBA Mon 12 & 19 - 17:00-18:00 1B22 - Glenside Wed 14, 19 & 21 - 17:00-18:00 Activity Studio, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
PILATES
THIS GIRL CAN BOXERCISE
Mon 12 & 19 - 17:00-18:00 2B13 - Bower
Thu 15 & 22 - 17:00-18:00 Activity Studio, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
Thu 15 & 22 - 18:00-19:00 Activity Studio, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
DODGEBALL
YOGA
Thu 22 - 16:30-17:30 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
Mon 12 - 18:00-19:00 Wed 14 & 21 - 16:00-17:00 Mon 19 - 17:00-18:00 Fri 23 - 17:00-18:00 Activity Studio, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
AMERICAN FOOTBALL & FLAG FOOTBALL
Wed 14 & 21 - 12:30-13:30 2B13 - Bower
VOLLEYBALL
Thu 15 & 22 - 17:00-18:00 2B13 - Bower Thu 15 & 22 - 17:00-18:00 1B22 - Glenside
PADDLEBOARDING
Mon 19 - 17:00-18:00 Wed 21 - 17:30-18:30 Centre for Sport Astroturf - Frenchay
Tue 20 - 18:00-20:00 Centre for Sport – Frenchay
UV AEROBICS Tue 13 & 20 - 18:00-19:00 Activity Studio, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
Wed 21 - 13:00-15:30 Harbourside - Bristol (£10 refundable deposit)
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SPORTS CLUBS We have a great range of taster sessions for some of our sports clubs. For a full list of sports clubs visit thestudentsunion.co.uk/sports.
ATHLETICS
Tue 20 & Thu 22 - 18:30-20:30 SGS Wise Campus - Stoke Gifford
ARCHERY Tue 20 - 16:00-18:00 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
BADMINTON Sun 18 - 18:30-20:30 Fri 23 - 10:00-12:00 Fri 23 - 18:30-22:30 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
BASKETBALL Men’s Sat 17 - 18:00-20:30 Women’s Tue 20 - 19:00-21:00 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
BOAT (ROWING)
CHEERLEADING
Thu 22 - 16:30-18:30 Wed 28 - 17:00-19:00 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
CLIMBING Mon 19 & 26 10:00-16:00 Wed 21 & 28 10:00-16:00 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
CRICKET Fri 23 - 17:30-18:30 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
FENCING Sat 17 - 16:00-18:00 Thu 22 - 16:30-18:30 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
FUTSAL Sat 17 - 18:00-20:30 Tue 20 - 21:00-22:30 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
HOCKEY Sat 17 - 14:00-16:00 Tue 20 - 17:00-19:30 Centre for Sport, Astroturf - Frenchay
Welcome Meeting Mon 19 - 18:00 20:30 Engagement Space, The Students’ Union - Frenchay Wed 21 - 14:00 18:00 Wycliffe Boat Club
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JIU JITSU
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Wed 21 - 18:00-20:00 Activity Studio, The Students’ Union Frenchay
Sun 18 - 17:00-18:30 Wed 21 - 20:30-22:30 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI
VOLLEYBALL
Mon 19 - 16:00-18:00 Tue 20 - 20:00-22:30 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
LACROSSE Sun 18 & 25 17:30-20:30, Centre for Sport, Astroturf - Frenchay
RUGBY UNION Women’s Wed 21 - 13:00-14:00 Fri 23 - 15:30-16:30 Centre for Sport, Astroturf - Frenchay
SQUASH Wed 21 & Fri 23 - 12:00-16:00 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
SUB AQUA Tue 20 & 27 - 18:30-22:30 Kingswood Swimming Pool
Thu 22 - 15:30-16:30 Fri 23 - 21:00-22:30 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
WINDSURF Mon 21 & Sat 24 - 10:00-14:00 Bowmoor Sailing Club
SOCIETIES Here’s some welcome sessions our societies. For a full list of societies visit thestudentsunion.co.uk/societies
MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN: COFFEE MORNINGS Come and join us for a relaxed afternoon chat, company, coffee, and cake! Mon 12 & 19 - 12:00-15:00 Octagon - Frenchay Tue 13 & 20 - 12:00-15:00 The Students’ Union - Glenside Wed 21 - 12:00-15:00 The SU Bar - Bower Ashton
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PAINTBALL
FALUN GONG
Sat 17 & 24 - 16:15-18:00 Centre for Sport - Frenchay
Wed 21 - 12:00-13:00 Activity Studio, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
UWE STUDENT EXCHANGE Welcome Social Sun 18 - 17:00-Late Meet at bus stops - Frenchay
POLE FITNESS Mon 19 - 19:30-21:30 Tue 20 - 20:30-22:30 Thu 22 - 19:00-21:00 Fri 23 - 16:00-18:00 Centre for Sport, Aerobics Studio - Frenchay
DJ
Wed 21 - 19:30-20:30 Meeting Room One, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
LGBT+ Wed 21 - 17:00-19:00 See UWELGBT+ Facebook Page for further details
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN Wed 21 - 18:00-20:00 4Q05 - Frenchay
POKER Wed 21 - 18:30-19:30 Meeting Room One, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
DRAMA
CHRISTIAN UNION
Wed 21 - 18:00-20:30 0D37 - Bower
Jesus vs Madonna ‘We are living in a material world’ Tue 13 - 12:00-13:00 Octagon - Frenchay
COMIC, SCI FI AND FANTASY Mon 19 - 18:00-19:00 Meeting Room One, The Students’ Union Frenchay
UWE WELSH Parti Croeso (Welcome Party) Mon 19 - 22:00-Late The SU Bar - Frenchay
YOGA Tue 20 - 17:00-18:00 Thu 22 - 19:00-20:00 Activity Studio, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
Jesus vs Derren Brown ‘Is it just an illusion?’ Wed 14 - 12:00-13:00 Octagon - Frenchay Jesus vs Justin Bieber ‘Is it too late now to say sorry?’ Thu 15 - 12:00-13:00 Octagon - Frenchay CU Centrals Thu 15 & 22 - 19:30-21:00 Glendinning Lecture Theatre - Frenchay Mon 19 - 19:00-20:00 Meet outside Glenside Reception
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SPEAK UP
BE MORE
ADVICE CENTRE: CAKE AND CHAT
GREEN TEAM GATHERING
Come and see a Student Adviser for a chat and some cake. Our Advice Centre gives you friendly, non-judgemental and confidential advice. We can help you with any issues you might face at university; from academic issues to accommodation, and much more.
The Green Team are a group of students that have a shared interest in sustainability and are passionate about exploring ways to create positive change on campus and in the Bristol Community. Being part of the Green Team allows you to be involved with an exciting programme of events, training, activities, talks, workshops and volunteering.
Tue 13 & Thu 15 - 10:00-12:00 Advice Centre, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
STUDENT REPS Hear from some of our Student Reps about how rewarding it can be, and how to become one. Tue 13 - 16:00-17:00 The Students’ Union - Frenchay
Tue 20 - 17:00-19:00 Engagement Space, The Students’ Union - Frenchay
VOLUNTEERING: COMMUNITY GARDEN Join us at the Community Garden on Frenchay Campus for a range of gardening activities including planting and harvesting vegetables!
DEMOCRACY
Wed 21 - 13:00-15:00 Meet at The Students’ Union - Frenchay
Find out how you make big changes with The Students’ Union through our democratic structure.
RAG LAUNCH MEETING
Thu 15 - 13:00-14:30 The Students’ Union - Frenchay
Join in with an organisation that raised over £50,000 and find out how you can become a fundraising ninja. Thu 22 - 17:00-19:00 The Students’ Union - Frenchay
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WELCOME EVENTS Over the Welcome period there is a huge range of events you can join in, from day to night you can get involved in meeting new people and having a good time. Good news, you can attend events at any campus regardless of where you are studying or living – they’re designed for everyone.
KEY Platinum Extra Platinum+Platinum Extra Sign-Up Required
We’ve created a handy key that will tell you important info about the event. For example, if they’re free, included in our Platinum and Platinum Extra passes, and if they’re family friendly.
Ticket Required
For more info on any of the events, and to sign-up or buy tickets, go to welcome.thestudentsunion.co.uk
Day
Alcohol Free Family Friendly
Night
LATE NIGHT, DO IT RIGHT The Students’ Union wants you to have a great and safe night out. We’ll be giving out water, food and charging your phone to make sure you get home safe. To find out more about how to do it right, go to: thestudentsunion.co.uk/latenight
PLATINUM PASSES Your priority pass to Freshers’ and beyond The Platinum passes give you priority entry to all included events. You’ll also receive exclusive offers on food, drink and events at the bars throughout the year. To see what’s included in Platinum and Platinum Extra passes, look out for the P and PX. To find out more visit and to buy, visit welcome.thestudentsunion.co.uk/platinum P - £79 (Entry to main events) | PX – £99 (Entry to all Freshers’ events)
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS FRESHERS’ FORTNIGHT LAUNCH The SU Bar - Frenchay Mon 5, 21:00 - Late
The official launch of Freshers’ Fortnight. Head down to The Students’ Union bar to kick off the socialising in style with drinks and music.
LOCK IN
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION: BRITISH WELCOME PARTY
Engagement Space, The Students’ Union - Frenchay Wed 7, 13:00 - 16:30 With traditional British Cream Tea, this is the perfect opportunity to get to know each other and what The Students’ Union does.
The SU Bar - Frenchay Tue 6, 21:00 - Late Come along to the first of our weekly Tuesday Lock Ins. With great drinks deals and regular DJs, this is the place to be on a Tuesday night.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION: INDUCTION TALKS ECC - Frenchay Wed 7 & Thu 8, 09:00 - 13:00 This is a series of talks and workshops to help you learn everything you need to know as an international student at UWE Bristol; from visa and money advice to getting involved in The Students’ Union.
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EVERYTHING LIVE
The SU Bar - Frenchay Wed 7, 20:00 - Late Does what it says on the tin – get your newly-made friends together and make new ones at our live music night with the best local live acts.
#LETSGETQUIZZICAL The SU Bar - Frenchay Thu 8, 19:00 - 22:00
Release your inner Quizteam-a Aguilera and exercise that clever brain of yours for the chance to win some cracking prizes including a guaranteed £100 for 1st place.
STUDENTS LIVING AT HOME - PRE FRESHERS MEET AND GREET Old Post Office Pub - Fishponds Thu 8, 19:30 - 21:30
A chance for students who are not living in student accommodation to meet new and current members of the students living at home society. This will give you an opportunity to meet new people and to find out what we have planned for the year ahead. Search “students living at home” to join our Facebook group.
WHITE T-SHIRT PARTY The SU Bar - Frenchay Fri 9, 21:00 - Late
Is there a better way to make new friends than to write on each other’s clothing? Get scribbling with free T-shirts and pens. Get here early to guarantee a T-shirt and join in with the ultimate icebreaker party.
REGISTRATION EVENT
ECC - Frenchay Fri 9 & Sat 10, 09:30 - 17:00 If you are a Frenchay or Glenside student you will need to attend to confirm your attendance in person and to collect your student ID card. *Don’t forget to bring photo ID.
WHITE T-SHIRT PARTY
The Students’ Union at Glenside Fri 9, 19:00 - 00:00 Glenside has its very own White T-shirt Party. Arrive early to make sure you get your official Glenside white t-shirt.
GLENSIDE MUSEUM TOURS
The Students’ Union at Glenside Sat 10, 11:00- 15:00
BBQ & GAMES
The SU Bar - Frenchay Fri 9, 15:00 - 18:00 Join in with loads of fun activities including rounders and badminton. With a BBQ too it will be a great chance to chill out and make new friends.
You can find out more about the campus’ past as a hospital and asylum with tours of Glenside Hospital Museum (at approx. 11.30, 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30) to celebrate Bristol Doors Open Day. The bar is also open for you to head over and enjoy a welldeserved drink after moving into halls. Food and drinks deals will be available all day.
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GLENSIDE WELCOME PARTY
GAMES AND PIZZA NIGHT
As part of the biggest free Freshers’ Event, Glenside Bar will be opening its doors to you. With DJs and drinks, you can get to know people from your own campus before catching a free coach to Frenchay to continue the party with the rest of the university.
Keep it chilled with a games night, whether you’re into wii or monopoly we have something for you and free pizza. We also have free pizza.
The Students’ Union at Glenside Sat 10, 19:00 - 00:00
The Students’ Union at Glenside Sun 11, 18:00 - 22:30
UV PAINT PARTY
The SU Bar - Frenchay Sun 11, 21:00 - Late Hosted by VK: We’ve got neon lights and we’re giving you paint, let’s have a party.
UWE WELCOME PARTY The SU Bar - Frenchay Sat 10, 21:00 - Late
Make thousands of new friends and dance until late at the biggest free Freshers event of the year. Wear these colours so you can meet new people who live near you: Cotswold - Sunflower yellow Quantock - Turquoise blue Brecon - Lime Green Glenside - Dark green Hollies - Dark Blue Mendip - Red Carroll Court - Purple Wallscourt - Orange Students Living at Home – Light Pink Private accommodation – Shocking Pink City centre accommodation - Black
WHERE’S WALLY VS POKÉMON Pryzm - City Centre Sun 11, 22:00 - Late
Why settle for just one fancy dress theme? Get either your pokeballs or striped tshirts at the ready! You can get discount at Fancy Freshers on your costumes.
REGISTRATION EVENT Bower Ashton Mon 12, 09:30 Registration event for undergraduate City Campus students. Don’t forget photo ID.
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QUIZ AND PIZZA NIGHT WITH THE CHRISTIAN UNION
Glendinning Lecture Theatre - Frenchay Mon 12, 19:00 - 21:00 Going out not your style? Fancy a chilled night? Gather up your housemates and join us for our Quiz night (WITH FREE PIZZA!) Further details can be found at www.facebook.com/uwecu
BOWER WELCOME FAIR
The SU Bar - Bower Ashton Mon 12, 11:00-16:00 Specifically aimed at City Campus students. With free food, music from the DJ Society and plenty of stalls from City Campus based societies to external creative companies, this is your chance to join and see what is available to you.
CAKE! CRAFTERNOON
The Students’ Union at Glenside Mon 12, 11:00 - 14:00 Make new friends, enjoy free cake and get crafty! We’ll have a variety of craft materials for you to get creative and turn something old into something new. Paint your own mug, make jewellery, and decorate a tea light holder and more.
COMEDY NIGHT
The Students’ Union at Glenside Mon 12, 18:00 - 23:00 Tickle your funny bone and laugh your socks off at this totally free Comedy Night.
ON THE ROCKS
The SU Bar - Frenchay Mon 12, 20:00 - 23:00 Your friendly regular rock night on a Monday, with awesome sets from live bands and DJs.
RAMSHACKLE LASER SHOW O2 Academy - City Centre Mon 12, 22:00 - Late
Bristol’s biggest weekly rave, this time with a massive laser show. Ramshackle in the main room with house, DnB and grime. Room 2 has Rock It with rock, pop punk and guilty pleasures. For hip-hop, RnB and bashment, Vibes is in room 3
BRISTOL SOUNDS
Basement 45 - City Centre Mon 12, 22:00 - Late One of Bristol’s longest running Drum and Bass events, showcasing the very best in local talent.
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BRITISH TEA PARTY
The SU Bar - Bower Ashton Tue 13, 11:00 - 14:00 With traditional British Cream Tea, this is the perfect opportunity to get to know each other and what The Students’ Union does.
PHRESH PRINCE
SWX - City Centre Tue 13, 22:00 - Late Enjoy Beat a Maxx who mixes turntablism with state of the art video technology and mashes together the biggest tunes, film, and TV all at Made in Bristol’s Best Night Club.
FRENCHAY CHARITY COLOUR RUN Frenchay Tue 13, 15:00 - 17:00
With a route round campus and loads of coloured powder, this is a fun and fabulous way to raise money for charity.
PROPAGANDA
The Fleece - City Centre Tue 13, 22:00 - Late Join us for Bristol’s biggest weekly alternative night with the very best in Indie, Rock, Pop Punk and more. With drinks starting from £1 it’s a huge party at one of Bristol’s most iconic venues.
EVERYTHING LIVE
The Students’ Union at Glenside Tue 13, 18:00 - 23:00 Our favourite local bands and acoustic acts bringing you an evening of live entertainment.
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LOCK IN
The SU Bar - Frenchay Tue 13, 22:00 - Late With BBC Radio 1Xtra’s DJ Jonezy and great drinks deals, this is the place to be on a Tuesday night.
GLENSIDE WELCOME FAIR
The Students’ Union at Glenside Wed 14, 11:00 - 15:00 Showcasing the very best of what the campus has to offer with stalls from a range of UWE services, The Students’ Union departments and student-friendly local businesses. We’ll also have live music, games, free sweets and face painting.
GLOW GAMES
Centre for Sport - Frenchay Wed 14, 19:00 - 21:00 UWE Glow Games transforms the Centre for Sport into a playground of ultra-violet and glow in the dark sport. When the lights are switched off at the end of the day, the games begin. Pick up some white clothing, glow sticks and UV face paint for this event and join in the games!
SHIPWRECKED
O2 Academy - City Centre Wed 14, 22:00 - Late
GLENSIDE & BOWER PYJAMA PUB CRAWL
It’s Fancy Dress! Think pirates shipwrecked at hula party. Whether you want to don a captain’s hat and parrot or a grass skirt and flower garland, you can get special UWE discount at Fancy Freshers.
The SU Bar Wed 14, 18:00-Late
It’s the return of the iconic pyjama pub crawl. Meet at The Students’ Union bar at Glenside or Bower in your finest nightwear. Coaches will take you for an adventure before joining together in Bunker at the end of the night.
COMEDY NIGHT
The SU Bar - Frenchay Wed 14, 20:00 - Late Fancy a change of pace? Come to the bar and laugh your socks off at the Comedy Night.
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MORNING YOGA & SMOOTHIE BIKE The SU Bar - Frenchay Thu 15, 09:30 - 11:00
Start your day off healthily with some yoga and our bike-powered smoothie maker perfect for a midweek pick me up.
CLOTHING KILO SALE
The SU Bar - Bower Ashton Thu 15, 11:00 - 14:00 In aid of Clic Sargent, get your hands on a great selection of good quality second hand clothes at just £5 a kilogram.
THIRSTY THURSDAY LAUNCH The SU Bar - Bower Ashton Thu 15, 17:00 - 20:00
The official launch of this year’s Thirsty Thursday is here. With deals on all sorts of drinks this is great for even the strictest budget. The best part is it carries on all year.
GLENSIDE’S GREEN GATHERING The Students’ Union at Glenside Thu 15, 11:00-15:00
Come along and get stuck in with a packed programme of stalls, activities ranging from gardening to mug making and informing you of all the ways to #ThinkGreenBeGreat. The Green Team is a great way to meet new people and discover new and exciting events and opportunities.
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GLENSIDE COLOUR RUN & SPORTS DAY
The Students’ Union at Glenside Thu 15 Sports Day 11:00 Colour Run 15:00 With a route around campus and loads of coloured powder, this is a fun and fabulous way to raise money for charity with RAG and the Off The Wall programme. Join in loads of fun activities including rounders, badminton and frisbee golf. With a BBQ too it will be a great chance to chill out and make new friends.
#LETSGETQUIZZICAL
The Students’ Union at Glenside Thur 15, 18:00 - 22:00 Do you have what it takes to win the most fabulous pub quiz in Bristol? Get your flatmates together and brush up on your general knowledge for the chance to win guaranteed £100 cash.
FRESHERS FAIR
ECC - Frenchay Fri 16, 11:00 - 16:00
BIG FRESHERS’ GIVEAWAY Pryzm - City Centre Thur 15, 22:00 - Late
Get yourself to Pryzm to be in with a chance of winning over £2000 worth of prizes including a TV, an iPad and cold hard cash.
Join in and find out about everything The Students’ Union, Sport Clubs, Societies, the university and Bristol itself has to offer. With over 200 stalls there is plenty of things to do, people to meet and sweets to eat.
SINISTER
Basement 45 - City Centre Thur 15, 22:00 - Late Rock, alternative and metal all night long with DJ Gobz Zombie and DJ Scoundrel
FAR FETCHED VOLTZ LAUNCH
SWX - City Centre Fri 16, 22:00 - Late
The launch of our monthly event with various music styles. We’re kicking it off with Scott Garcia, who is without a doubt one of the pioneers of the UK garage scene.
Far Fetched at SWX is the largest regular student night of the week. Every week filled with international acts, amazing productions and the best resident DJ’s in Bristol. All this making it Made in Bristol TV’s Best Nightclub Award.
The SU Bar - Frenchay Thur 15, 22:00 - Late
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HARRY POTTER PARTY
KICKBOXING INTERCLUB FIGHT
Calling all Hogwarts students! This is your chance to let your inner witch or wizard shine with fancy dress, themed cocktails and lots of magical fun in a fully transformed venue. No Muggles allowed.
The Interclub Fight Event, will consist of a number of bouts of some of the most skilled fighters in and around Bristol, including those from our own club. With bouts contested in both Muay Thai and Western Kickboxing, it will be a great show whether you are into combat sports or are finding out about it for the first time.
The SU Bar - Frenchay Fri 16, 22:00 - Late
The SU Bar - Frenchay Sun 18, 12:00 - 16:00
CAKE! CRAFTERNOON
The SU Bar - Bower Ashton Tue 20, 11:00 - 14:00 Make new friends, enjoy free cake and get crafty! We’ll have a variety of craft materials for you to get creative.
FILM NIGHT
The SU Bar - Bower Ashton Tue 20, 17:00 - 20:00
FRESHERS CLOSING FESTIVAL The SU Bar & Lawn - Frenchay Sat 17, 15:00 - Late
Starting from 15:00, this is UWE Bristol’s own pop up festival. With a massive line-up on the main stage, a second tent hosted by UWE DJ Society, and Fairground rides; this is how you finish up Freshers 2016 in style.
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Join us as we turn the bar space into our very own cinema, with popcorn and snacks! You can vote on the film you want to watch on the Bower Ashton Facebook page.
UWE ISLAMIC SOCIETY WELCOME DINNER Engagement Space, The Students’ Union - Frenchay Wed 21, 13:00 - 17:00
Our annual Welcome Dinner is back once again. Come and join us for a free dinner, meet fellow Muslims and colleagues and have fun. To find further details: facebook.com/uweislamicsociety
SOCIETIES RAG BAR CRAWL LGBT+ SOCIETY WHITE T-SHIRT PARTY The SU Bar - Frenchay Wed 21, 20:00 - Late
Sample a few of Bristol’s more popular LGBT venues before ending up in OMG Nightclub. T-Shirts will be provided!
CULTURAL PARTY
Polish Ex-Servicemens Club (PESC) Fri 23, 17:00 - 19:00 This is a party with music and food where you can mingle with and learn about different cultures.
Various Locations - City Centre Mon 26, 20:00 - Late Whether you’re a fresher or a returning student the Societies RAG Bar Crawl is an event that is a must for all Society members. This is a great way to kick start the new term. This event supports UWE RAG with all profits going to charity.
COLLABORATION
The SU Bar - Bower Ashton Thu 29, 17:00 - 20:00 Yet another chance to mingle and meet new people with speed-dating and a buffet.
All information correct at time of publication and is subject to change at any time. Photography and images by: Liz Murray, Rosy Webb, Dave Pratt, Rachel Seed, J Need, Kod Nguyen, Will Heason, SUP Bristol, UWE Bristol and The Students’ Union at UWE. Apologies if uncredited.
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I AM LIVE DJs I AM FREEBIES I AM DISCOUNTS
Tuesday 4th October 6pm till 9pm
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