Welcome Events presents
Summary of Welcome Events: 3-9 October
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 03 October 2022
- Location
- Various locations, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Events events@uwe.ac.uk
- Audience
- Students
- Cost
- Free, pre-registration required for some events
- Attendance
- Booking not required
What's on?
Summary of Welcome Events across campuses from Monday 3 October to Sunday 9 October.
Monday 3 October
- The Big Hello - all together now (Glenside)
- The Big Hello - all together now (Frenchay)
- The Big Hello - big band
- The Big Hello - saxfaction
- Centre for Music - Live DJ
- Mature students' meet-up
- PGR welcome event
- Bower Ashton welcome fair
Tuesday 4 October
- UWE Cares welcome event for carers - Frenchay
- UWE Cares welcome event for care leaver and estranged students - Frenchay
- The Big Hello - UWE Orchestra
- The Big Hello - UWE Singers
- Taster session - guitar
- Taster session - Ableton live
- Coffee, cake and crafting
- Global centre BBQ party
Wednesday 5 October
- Welcome pizza party
- Taster session - logic pro x
- Taster session - voice
- Nature walk - Wednesday wander at Bower Ashton
- The Big Hello - Gospel Choir
- Conversation club
- Ask me anything about accommodation
Thursday 6 October
- Free ice cream! Ice cream van visits UWE Bristol (Frenchay Campus)
- Taster session - drums
- Taster session - Piano
- PB and J (poetry, bangers and jam)
- Global café: enriching your study life
Saturday 8 October
Speakers
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free, pre-registration required for some events
- Attendance: Booking not required
Location
Various locations
Bristol
UK
Events carousel
Sat 18 July 2026, 18:00
SENTIENTS exhibition at Undershed
Watershed, Canons Road
A collection of video games, film, and virtual reality exploring more-than-human worlds.
Wed 02 September 2026, 07:45
Social Value
Business School Atrium, X Block, Frenchay Campus
Held on the first Wednesday of the month for the business community to connect, explore a key topic, share knowledge and grow opportunities.
Thu 03 September 2026, 13:00
Free mindful eating information session
Online
A free session explaining mindfulness and mindful eating, and what the Mindful Eating - Conscious Living programme entails.
Mon 07 September 2026, 10:30
Free mindful eating information session
Online
A free session explaining mindfulness and mindful eating, and what the Mindful Eating - Conscious Living programme entails.
Wed 09 September 2026, 14:00
Glenside bubble tea welcome
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Bubble tea welcome at Glenside Campus with Student Life Team.
Fri 11 September 2026, 12:00
Welcome tour
Purdown View Hub and Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus
Join Student Life for a welcome campus tour and refreshments.
Fri 11 September 2026, 12:00
Make a Sock Monkey – Glenside
The Hub, Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill
A cosy and chilled event where you can meet new people, and make your own stuffed monkey friend from a recycled pair of socks!
Fri 11 September 2026, 16:00
Nature Gelli Printing
Meeting Room 1, Union 1, Frenchay campus
Join us for Nature Gelli painting and create your very own print to decorate your room.
Sat 12 September 2026, 12:00
Welcome tour
Purdown View Hub or Walscourt Park common Room, Frenchay Campus
Join Student Life for a welcome campus tour and refreshments.
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!
Sat 12 September 2026, 17:00
Welcome Games Event
Purdown View Hub, Frenchay Campus
Welcome to UWE Bristol! Join Student Life for board games, PS5, Switch, refreshments and a relaxed chance to meet new friends.
Sat 12 September 2026, 22:00
Opening party celebrating Fred Again and Friends
Union 2 Bar, Frenchay Campus
Get ready to kick off your university journey with the ultimate freshers opening party at The Students’ Union at UWE.