Drugs and alcohol – how to research the risk and reduce the harm
Starting Block Festival
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 16 September 2026
10:00 - 11:00 - Location
- Students' Union Café, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Becky Risley Becky.Risley@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
University is about trying new things and making new friends. Drop in to explore real-life scenarios, fun challenges and practical advice on staying safe, understanding alcohol and drugs, and knowing what to do if a friend needs help. No lectures, just useful information, honest conversations and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Why attend?
- Explore real-life scenarios and practical advice around alcohol and drugs.
- Take part in fun, interactive activities and challenges.
- Learn how to make informed choices and stay safe at university.
- Discover UWE’s approach to drugs and alcohol.
- Find out how to support a friend if they need help.
- Ask questions and have honest conversations in a relaxed, informal space.
- Discover the UWE Drug & Alcohol Service and other sources of support.
- Pick up practical tips to help you enjoy university life with confidence.
How to attend
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Getting here
Location
Students' Union Café
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
Accessibility
UWE Bristol welcomes all abilities/disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders to our events. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let the event team know, so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
Venue information
- Disabled parking: Yes – on campus
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Induction loop: No
- Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
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