UWE Bristol Welcome Events

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Welcome 2021

The University, together with The Students' Union at UWE, would like to welcome all new and returning students to UWE Bristol.

This year we’ve been busy planning lots of fun stuff to help get you settled in and meeting people. Think free ice cream, crazy golf, outdoor cinema and board games nights!

View all welcome activities and events

Highlights

Audience watching an outdoor cinema screening at night.

Outdoor Cinema at Frenchay and Glenside Campus

Join us for a night in front of the big screen for some feel-good film magic!

Freshers' Fair

Join in and find out about everything that The Students' Union, sport clubs, societies, the University and Bristol itself has to offer. Taking place across three days, come and enjoy festivities on 5, 6 and 7 October.

Official UWE Bristol Welcome Weeks

We are extremely excited to announce this year's Official UWE Bristol Welcome Weeks! Explore Bristol's rich nightlife across 14 days with events ranging from Disco and House, Drum and Bass to Techno, singalong favourites and everything in between.

Pirate Bay Adventure Golf

Putt your way around this fun-filled 18-hole pirate theme golf experience.

Students attending Glenside Campus welcome fair.

Glenside Welcome Fair

Showcasing the very best of what Glenside Campus has to offer, with stalls from societies, sports clubs, support services, and student-friendly organisations.

City Campus Welcome Fair

Join as at Bower Ashton where you can find out about all things City Campus. Expect giveaways, free food and fun activities all designed to help you get to know each other and life as a City Campus student.

Bristol ferry boat passing by the Watershed at Bristol harbourside

Movie night at the Watershed

Come and watch a movie at the Watershed on Bristol's historic harbourside in the city centre.

Marquee seating area set up at Arnolfini

Arnolfini social

Join us for a social down at the Arnolfini where you can expect discounted drinks and an exclusive private seating area.

Free ice cream

Mr Whippy or Ice Lolly? Whichever you go for, it's free on us.

Summary of welcome events

Summary of welcome events: 6-12 September

Summary of welcome events across campuses from Monday 6 September to Sunday 12 September.

Summary of welcome events: 13-19 September

Summary of welcome events across campuses from Monday 13 September to Sunday 19 September.

Summary of welcome events: 20-26 September

Summary of welcome events across campuses from Monday 20 September to Sunday 26 September.

Summary of welcome events: 27 September - 3 October

Summary of welcome events across campuses from Monday 27 September to Sunday 3 October.

Summary of welcome events: 4-10 October

Summary of welcome events across campuses from Monday 4 October to Sunday 10 October.

Summary of welcome events: 11-17 October

Summary of welcome events across campuses from Monday 11 October to Sunday 17 October.

Summary of welcome events: 18-24 October

Summary of welcome events across campuses from Monday 18 October to Sunday 24 October.

Upcoming events

Summary of Welcome Events: 13-19 September
Date: 13 September 2021 - 19 September 2021
Time: Various
Venue: Various

Summary of Welcome Events across campuses from Monday 13 September to Sunday 19 September.
Mature Students Meetup
Date: 20 September 2021 - 20 September 2021
Time: 12:00-14:00
Venue: The Students' Union at Glenside

Join us every Monday for free hot drinks and friendly chats. Whether you're a mature student, parent, carer or just looking for an inclusive space – everyone's welcome!
Summary of Welcome Events: 20-26 September
Date: 20 September 2021 - 26 September 2021
Time: Various
Venue: Various

Summary of Welcome Events across campuses from Monday 20 September to Sunday 26 September.
Free 1-2-1 Instrument Lessons with Centre for Music
Date: 20 September 2021 - 01 October 2021
Time: As booked
Venue: Centre for Music

As part of Feel Good Fortnight, Centre for Music are offering every CfM member one free 1-2-1 lesson in a variety of instruments: Brass, Brass Jazz, Cello, Drums, Guitar, Oboe, Orchestral percussion, Piano, Sax/Clarinet Improv, Viola/Violin, Voice, Woodwind. You must be a UWE student or staff member to access this offer.
Societies Drop-In Session (Online)
Date: 21 September 2021 - 21 September 2021
Time: 12:00-14:00
Venue: Microsoft Teams

Being part of a society is one of the best ways to boost your uni experience! Interested in joining one or setting up a new one? Your VP Societies and Communication, Samuel Ikpe, will be on hand to help. (Virtual and in-person sessions available)
The Big Hello UWE Singers
Date: 21 September 2021 - 21 September 2021
Time: 19:30-21:15
Venue: Frenchay Campus

UWE Singers are back from Tuesday 14 September. A full programme of rehearsals, recordings and performances including St. Georges and The Beacon is planned. Open to students, staff, alumni and community members 16+.
Household Trip
Date: 22 September 2021 - 22 September 2021
Time: 14:00-15:00
Venue: Meet outside the Students' Union, Union 1 building, Frenchay

An international Student Orientation event focusing on settle into your surroundings, and make the most of your time at UWE Bristol. The social events provide opportunities to meet your international peers and connect with other students and introduces you to life at the university and in the UK.
Glenside Hospital Museum Self-Guided Tour
Date: 22 September 2021 - 22 September 2021
Time: 10:00-12:30
Venue: Glenside Hospital Museum

Only for a limited time you can take a free self-guided tour through the fascinating history of Glenside Hospital and learn all about the history of healthcare on UWE's gorgeous campus.
Sustainability 101: DIY Body Scrub Session
Date: 22 September 2021 - 22 September 2021
Time: 12:00-18:00
Venue: The Students' Union at Glenside

Drop by, chat with the Green Team and make your own low waste body scrub to take away and treat yourself! The ingredients will be brown sugar, coconut oil, and an essential oil of your choice. Everything is provided, and you can drop by anytime within the event timings.
City Campus Instagram Giveaway
Date: 22 September 2021 - 11 October 2021
Venue: City Campus Instagram

Are you a City Campus Student? Follow us on Instagram @citycampusuwe! On Tuesday 12 October we'll randomly pick one of our lucky followers to win this ultimate fresher's giveaway!

Congratulations and welcome to UWE Bristol!

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Feel Good

Our Feel Good programme at UWE Bristol runs events throughout the year to help you relax, eat well, get active and try new things.

Find out more