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.
Tue 22 September 2026, 09:00
Global Morning Coffee
Global Lounge, Frenchay Campus
Meet your Global support team and settle into UWE Bristol life
Tue 22 September 2026
Starting Block quest
UWE Bristol, Various locations
Explore campus. Complete challenges. Meet people. Win prizes.
Tue 22 September 2026, 10:00
Life in the UK
Room 2B061, Frenchay Campus
Stay informed, stay safe, and feel supported at UWE Bristol.
Tue 22 September 2026, 11:00
Ice cream van at Glenside Campus
Car Park 9, next to the Library, Glenside Campus
Show your student ID for a free ice cream – a welcome treat from UWE Bristol!
Tue 22 September 2026, 11:00
Frenchay Welcome stalls
Outside OneZone, D Block, Frenchay Campus
Explore a range of services ready to assist you. Visit the Welcome Stalls and make your start at UWE Bristol even smoother.
Tue 22 September 2026, 12:00
Nature walk and picnic to Ashton Court
The Students Union café area, Bower Ashton
Come and join in with a relaxed walk and picnic in Ashton Court.
Tue 22 September 2026, 12:00
Student Life Drop In
Purdown View Cafe, Frenchay Campus
Come along and meet the friendly Student Life team.
Tue 22 September 2026, 13:30
Ice cream van at Bower Ashton Campus
Between C and D block, Bower Ashton Campus
Show your student ID for a free ice cream – a welcome treat from UWE Bristol!
Tue 22 September 2026, 17:30
Student Digital Leader webinars: Microsoft 365 and OneDrive
Online
Discover the tools you’ll use for study, collaboration and productivity at university, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneDrive.
Wed 23 September 2026
Starting Block quest
UWE Bristol, Various locations
Explore campus. Complete challenges. Meet people. Win prizes.
Wed 23 September 2026, 11:00
Frenchay Welcome stalls
Outside OneZone, D Block, Frenchay Campus
Explore a range of services ready to assist you. Visit the Welcome Stalls and make your start at UWE Bristol even smoother.
Wed 23 September 2026, 11:00
Freshers' Fair 2026: Day 1
U Block, Frenchay Campus
Find out what the Students’ Union, sports clubs, societies and the University has to offer you! Come to Freshers' Fair 2026, taking place across two days.
Congratulations and welcome to UWE Bristol!
Get involved
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Starting Block
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Inspire:Me series
Watch recordings from our Inspire:Me series, which features inspirational speakers from across multiple disciplines.
International and European student orientation
Our orientation programme offers you the chance to meet other students and helps you settle into your university life at UWE Bristol and life in the UK.
Preparing and arrival
We've put together some practical information about what to do before and when you arrive.