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 27 January 2026, 19:00
Big Hello – UWE Bristol Orchestra
2E027, Frenchay Campus
Our fabulous orchestra is back, rehearsing every Tuesday on Frenchay Campus.
Wed 28 January 2026, 10:00
Global café: cyber security
Global Lounge, 2P4, P block, Frenchay Campus
Join for a fun online game and get freebies!
Wed 28 January 2026, 11:00
Free taster singing lesson
Centre for Music, Farmhouse, Frenchay Campus
Our incredibly popular singing sessions offer this relaxed lesson to try out our small group mini course.
Wed 28 January 2026, 11:00
Welcome stalls
Corridor outside OneZone, 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 28 January 2026, 13:00
Big Hello – Gospel Choir
Centre for Music, Frenchay Campus
Join the nationally acclaimed Gospel Choir led by Kim Samuels and take part in performances at great venues across Bristol.
Wed 28 January 2026, 18:00
Big Hello - UWE Brass
2E027, Frenchay Campus
A traditional brass band rehearsing every Wednesday.
Wed 28 January 2026, 18:30
Free Ableton Live 12 taster session
Centre for Music, Farmhouse, Frenchay Campus
Discover your sound and unlock your creativity with our Ableton Live 12 free taster session.
Thu 29 January 2026, 12:00
Free taster drum lessons
Centre for Music, Frenchay Campus
Come try out our drum lessons for free before signing up for the four-week course.
Thu 29 January 2026, 16:00
DJ workshop
Centre for Music, Farmhouse, Frenchay Campus
A two-hour workshop for Centre for Music members to learn about digital DJing. Join DJ Elley Phunk as she guides you through the basics of beat matching on our digital decks.
Fri 30 January 2026, 11:00
Welcome stalls
Corridor outside OneZone, Frenchay Campus
Explore a range of services ready to assist you—visit the Welcome Stalls and make your start at UWE Bristol even smoother.
Fri 30 January 2026, 11:00
Free taster piano lessons
Centre for Music, Farmhouse, Frenchay Campus
Come try out our piano lessons for free before signing up for the four-week course.
Mon 02 February 2026, 11:00
Welcome stalls
Corridor outside OneZone, Frenchay Campus
Explore a range of services ready to assist you—visit the Welcome Stalls and make your start at UWE Bristol even smoother.
Congratulations and welcome to UWE Bristol!
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