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.
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!
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!
Mon 14 September 2026, 12:00
Ice cream van at Frenchay Campus
X Block Plaza, Frenchay Campus
Show your student ID for a free ice cream – a welcome treat from UWE Bristol!
Tue 15 September 2026, 12:00
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!
Mon 21 September 2026, 12:00
Ice cream van at Frenchay Campus
X Block Plaza, Frenchay Campus
Show your student ID for a free ice cream – a welcome treat from 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, 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!
Mon 28 September 2026, 12:00
Big Hello – UWE Voices
Centre for Music, Frenchay Campus
UWE Voices is a student singing group learning your favourite hits from pop, rock and musical theatre. Led by the wonderful Joe Cryan, it's a feelgood session to boost your week.
Mon 28 September 2026, 13:00
Big Hello – All Together Now
Centre for Music, Frenchay Campus
An informal, feel-good a capella group open to anyone who wants to try singing. We will sing rounds and easy-to-learn songs by the likes of Billie Eilish and Adele.
Mon 28 September 2026, 19:00
Big Hello – Big Band
2E027, Frenchay Campus
Big Band is back! This band is open to all and we rehearse every Monday on Frenchay Campus.
Tue 29 September 2026, 16:00
Band Jam
Centre for Music 0WF012, Frenchay Campus
A weekly session to meet other musicians and jam.
Congratulations and welcome to UWE Bristol!
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