Student Life
Frenchay Campus Tour
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Sat 14 September 2024
13:00 - 17:00 - Location
- Purdown View Student Life Hub, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Student Life Studentlife@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Welcome to UWE Bristol – explore your new home with our campus tour.
As you begin this exciting journey, we invite you to join us for a campus tour. This is the perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the campus and meet fellow students.
What to expect
- Explore the campus: Get to know the layout of the campus, from academic buildings to recreational areas.
- Meet the Student Life Team.
- Key locations: Discover essential spots like the library, student union, food outlets and chill out spaces.
- Get connected: Learn about student services, clubs, and resources that can help you succeed and feel at home.
Tour details
- Meeting Point: Purdown View Student Life Hub.
- No need to book, just come to the Student Hub and we will take if from there.
We’re excited to welcome you to UWE Bristol and look forward to helping you settle in. See you soon!
Location
Purdown View Student Life Hub
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
Accessibility
- 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
Website
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