UWE Bristol Welcome events
We can't wait to meet you!
Welcome 2026
A huge part of university life is meeting new people and making connections. To help you do this, there are a huge range of events and activities you can get involved with, whether you’re the life of the party or you prefer something more low key.
This is your chance to shape your experience to suit you, so take a look at what’s on offer and start building your community. It all starts here…
Welcome events
View our upcoming Welcome events.
Wed 09 September 2026, 14:00
Glenside bubble tea welcome
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Bubble tea welcome at Glenside Campus with Student Life Team.
Fri 11 September 2026, 12:00
Welcome tour
Purdown View Hub and Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus
Join Student Life for a welcome campus tour and refreshments.
Fri 11 September 2026, 12:00
Make a Sock Monkey – Glenside
The Hub, Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill
A cosy and chilled event where you can meet new people, and make your own stuffed monkey friend from a recycled pair of socks!
Fri 11 September 2026, 16:00
Nature Gelli Printing
Meeting Room 1, Union 1, Frenchay campus
Join us for Nature Gelli painting and create your very own print to decorate your room.
Sat 12 September 2026, 12:00
Welcome tour
Purdown View Hub or Walscourt Park common Room, Frenchay Campus
Join Student Life for a welcome campus tour and refreshments.
Sat 12 September 2026, 12:00
Ice cream van at Frenchay Campus
Accommodation courtyards, Frenchay Campus
Show your student ID for a free ice cream – a welcome treat from UWE Bristol!
Sat 12 September 2026, 17:00
Welcome Games Event
Purdown View Hub, Frenchay Campus
Welcome to UWE Bristol! Join Student Life for board games, PS5, Switch, refreshments and a relaxed chance to meet new friends.
Sat 12 September 2026, 22:00
Opening party celebrating Fred Again and Friends
Union 2 Bar, Frenchay Campus
Get ready to kick off your university journey with the ultimate freshers opening party at The Students’ Union at UWE.
Sun 13 September 2026, 12:00
Ice cream van at Frenchay Campus
Accommodation courtyards, Frenchay Campus
Show your student ID for a free ice cream – a welcome treat from UWE Bristol!
Sun 13 September 2026, 12:00
Welcome tour
Purdown View Hub and Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus
Join Student Life for a welcome campus tour and refreshments.
Sun 13 September 2026, 15:00
Bowling
King Pins, Cabot Circus
Ready to roll? Join your fellow students for an evening of strikes, spares, and serious bragging rights.
Sun 13 September 2026, 17:00
MoveIn Chill at The SU
Union 1, Frenchay campus
Come and chill out with us at The Students' Union – we've got lots going on!
Congratulations and welcome to UWE Bristol!
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