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1. You belong at UWE Bristol We welcome disabled students at UWE Bristol. Around 10,000 students have disclosed a disability, long‑term health condition, mental health condition, or are neurodivergent. Being disabled is a normal part of our student community, and support is available to help you take part fully in your course and university life. … Continue reading "Disabled student support at UWE Bristol: 10 things you need to know"

The summer before joining university feels like a blur; one minute you’re celebrating the end of an era with your friends, and the next minute you’re anticipating the big “unknown” as you embark on the next chapter of life. We understand that it’s a lot to get your head around, which is why we’ve spoken … Continue reading "Welcome to UWE! Here’s what we’d wish we’d known as first year students 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽"

Support we offer you here at UWE comes in many different forms – this includes a team of Student Experience Coaches who are here to help you achieve your goals and make the most of university life.  Student Experience Coaches are professionally trained to use coaching models and techniques that help you to define direction, … Continue reading "Say hello to your Student Experience Coaches"

Moving to a new country is exciting… but it can also feel overwhelming. Here are some simple tips to help you settle in and make the most of your experience.  And if you’re starting with us in September 2026, you can join our International and EU student orientation programme, where you can meet other students … Continue reading "Essential tips for international students settling into life in the UK "

Share Your Experiences and Perspectives  UWE Bristol has commissioned Advance HE to lead an independent Community Listening Exercise for staff and students.  Following recent developments, including the Supreme Court ruling, EHRC guidance, updates to the Trans and Non-Binary Policy, and the Equality Impact Analysis (EIA), we recognise that people have a range of experiences, perspectives and questions. Advance HE will provide … Continue reading "Advance HE Community Listening Exercise "

If you’re feeling nervous about budgeting while you’re at uni – don’t panic! Here are some simple things you can do to save money while still making the most of everything that UWE Bristol has to offer. 1. Start with a budget A basic budget can help you figure out where your money is going … Continue reading "Practical tips for saving money as a student"

There’s a lot to sort out before starting uni, and getting your tech ready might not be the most exciting thing on your to-do list. But getting the essentials set up now will make life much easier once you get started on your course.   Here are the key things to tick off your list to … Continue reading "Get your tech ready for uni"

If you’ve secured a place at UWE Bristol (congrats!) then you might already know a bit about our amazing city and all it has to offer. As a Student Comms team, we’ve got over 40 years’ experience living in Bristol, and in this time the city has been through big changes. If you haven’t had a chance … Continue reading "The 10 best things to do in Bristol for 2026"