Glenside welcome fair
New and returning students, join us for the Glenside welcome fair!
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 03 October 2024
11:00 - 15:00 - Location
- The Students' Union, Glenside Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Students' Union at Glenside suglenside@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Join us for Glenside welcome fair, where you can find out more about all the fun clubs and societies we have to offer, discover different UWE Bristol services and grab some freebies along the way!
This is an event not to be missed – whether you’re a new or returning student, everyone’s welcome.
Travel information
- Walk: Glenside Campus is a 30 min (approx.) walk from Frenchay Campus, either via Stoke Lane or through Stoke Park Estate. Please note that these routes include steep hills.
- Bus: First Bus service 46 stops directly outside the main entrance to Glenside Campus. The 46 runs every 20 mins between Frenchay and Glenside.
- Cycle: Glenside is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus.
- Drive: Parking is available on campus for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a free ‘permission to park’ permit along with a daily parking token displayed in your windscreen.
Location
The Students' Union
Glenside Campus
Blackberry Hill
Bristol
BS16 1DD
UK
Accessibility
Venue information
- Disabled parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Induction loop: No
- Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
Inclusivity statement
The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
For more information about this event, please contact: SUGlenside@uwe.ac.uk
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