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 14 October 2026, 10:00
Know your neighbourhood and visit Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust
Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust, The Hub, Fedden Buildings
Make a difference in your community, meet new people or explore careers in the charity sector while joining us for a relaxed walk.
Wed 14 October 2026, 12:00
Global café: Wellbeing get2gether
Global Lounge, 2P4, P Block, Frenchay Campus
New friends, fun games, and enjoy tasty treats.
Wed 14 October 2026, 12:00
FLINTA Jam
Centre for Music 0WF012, Frenchay Campus
A weekly FLINTA* session to meet other musicians and jam.
*FLINTA = Female, Lesbian, Non Binary, Trans, A Sexual
Thu 15 October 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 16 October 2026, 18:00
BME speed friending
Union 2, The Students' Union at UWE, Frenchay campus
An event for all students, come and join us for our popular speed friending event. Come alone or bring people with you and get ready to mingle.
Tue 20 October 2026, 09:00
Flourish
2L002, Frenchay Campus
A programme to help you make the best start to university.
Thu 22 October 2026, 11:00
Student Support Fair
The Hub, Glenside Campus
An opportunity for students to come and meet some of the key Professional Services support teams and find out how they can help them throughout their studies.
Tue 27 October 2026, 09:00
Flourish
2L002, Frenchay Campus
A programme to help you make the best start to university.
Tue 03 November 2026, 09:00
Flourish
2L002, Frenchay Campus
A programme to help you make the best start to university.
Tue 10 November 2026, 09:00
Flourish
2L002, Frenchay Campus
A programme to help you make the best start to university.
Wed 11 November 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 11 November 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.
Congratulations and welcome to UWE Bristol!
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