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Loneliness is something that everyone feels at some point in their lives and each of our experiences are individual to us. It’s something which is particularly common at university. In fact, isolation and loneliness are two of the biggest problems facing current university students, both nationally and here at UWE Bristol. Making friends and building … Continue reading "Tackling loneliness"

It is important that you look after yourself. University can put different demands on you at different times of the year, and that can be difficult to manage. Understanding how to look after yourself is important.    We’re the Access and Learning Strategies team and we host monthly group sessions offering a safe place to meet … Continue reading "Are you autistic or do you identify as autistic?"

by Careers and Enterprise Who are they? Our dedicated and enthusiastic Team strives to inspire and empower students to volunteer for causes they are passionate about. Each member of the team have experience, either working or volunteering for charities and community organisations, in the UK and across the globe! Their mission is to connect you … Continue reading "Careers Spotlight: your Volunteering and Community Engagement Team"

Written by Brodie Goodall (They/Them) Allyship is a crucial part of queer liberation. The need for allies grows by the day as members of the LGBTQ+ community are denied life saving healthcare, are used as political tools, struggle to find safe spaces, do not see accurate and inclusive representations of themselves in the media, healthcare, education … Continue reading "Allyship in our community"

by the UWE MOVE team There’s lots of benefits of being a UWE Bristol student, but did you know a MOVE membership is one of them – and it’s completely FREE!? What is the UWE MOVE Programme? The MOVE Programme offers over 100 FREE activities per week, catering to a wide range of interests. From … Continue reading "Introducing: your MOVE membership"

We’ve all struggled to connect with other people at one time or another, and university is usually the first step out of the bubble of school or college. Ironically, sometimes the more people you’re surrounded by, the easier it can be to feel lonely! The small, everyday interactions you have all help build a sense … Continue reading "Making connections more meaningful"

by Becky Risley Who am I? I’m Becky Risley your Specialist Drugs and Alcohol Practitioner. What do I do? I offer advice, information and support to students at any stage of their journey with substance use. I also work closely with the Students’ Union to deliver drug and alcohol events and activities throughout the year. … Continue reading "Meet Becky, your Specialist Drugs and Alcohol Practitioner"

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 use coaching models and techniques that help you to define direction, overcome obstacles and achieve … Continue reading "Introducing your Student Experience Coaches"