UWE Bristol Welcome events
We can't wait to meet you!
Welcome 2025
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.
Thu 18 September 2025, 09:00
Houseplant sale
The Students' Union at UWE, Frenchay Campus
Bag yourself some new houseplants at this pop-up shop.
Thu 18 September 2025, 11:00
Transport in Bristol
Global Lounge, 2P4, P Block, Frenchay Campus
New to Bristol and unsure how to get around? Join our Global Buddies for top tips!
Thu 18 September 2025, 12:00
Canvas and vinyl graffiti with Zed in the Clouds
A Block shared space, Bower Ashton Campus
Join local artist Zed in the Clouds to make your own graffiti canvas or vinyl.
Thu 18 September 2025, 13:00
Climate chats and cake
Meeting Room 1, The Students Union at UWE Union 1, Frenchay Campus
Climate chats and cake is a monthly session to come together, meet like-minded students and hear inspiring stories about the environment!
Fri 19 September 2025, 09:00
Houseplant sale
The Students' Union at UWE, Frenchay Campus
Bag yourself some new houseplants at this pop-up shop.
Fri 19 September 2025, 17:00
Fun with felt
Upper Engagement Space, Union 1, Frenchay Campus
Drop in and learn the process of needle-felting.
Sun 21 September 2025, 10:45
Bristol street art tour
Ka Fei (blue shipping container), City centre
Join the Global Student Support Team exploring Bristol's amazing street art culture.
Sun 21 September 2025, 17:00
Music, sport and food party
Centre for Sport, Frenchay Campus
An evening of free sports and physical activity, with DJs and food.
Mon 22 September 2025, 11:00
Ice cream van
Between C and D blocks, City Campus at Bower Ashton
Free ice cream for students!
Mon 22 September 2025, 12:00
Potheads workshop
The Students' Union at UWE, Glenside Campus
Get hands-on and create your own unique pot complete with a plant hairstyle!
Mon 22 September 2025, 14:00
Ice cream van
X Block Plaza, Frenchay Campus
Free ice cream for students!
Tue 23 September 2025, 09:00
Global morning coffee
Global Lounge, 2P4, P Block, Frenchay Campus
A morning welcome from the Global Student Support Team to provide you with all the support and guidance you need to help you to settle into student life!
Congratulations and welcome to UWE Bristol!
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