Speed friending
The best way to meet new friends on campus!
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 16 October 2025
18:00 - 20:00 - Location
- The Students Union at UWE, Union 2, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Holly Windows SUcommunity@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
We're bringing you our wildly popular speed friending event. This is a great way to have some fun and meet loads of new people!
The format is the same as typical speed dating where groups rotate every 3-5 minutes.
There will also be space for groups, games and chat if you don't want to join the mingle.
Registration and tickets
You must book a free ticket in advance for this event from Eventbrite.
Doors will open at 17:30 and the event will start at 18:00. The event will be held in the downstairs of Union 2.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
The Students Union at UWE, Union 2
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
Accessibility
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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