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
Tue 16 September 2025, 11:00
Glenside Welcome Fair 2025
The Students' Union at UWE, Glenside Campus
Say hello to student-friendly organisations, sign up to societies, see what our sports clubs have to offer and bag yourself some freebies!
Tue 16 September 2025, 11:00
Ice cream van
Car park 9 by Library, Glenside Campus
Free ice cream for students!
Tue 16 September 2025, 12:00
Drop in sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Bower Ashton Library, City Campus at Bower Ashton
The Specialist practitioners are available in the library to answer your questions or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
Tue 16 September 2025, 12:00
Meet the Dawgs
The Students' Union cafe area, Bower Ashton Campus
Meet the greyhounds and lurchers that have been rescued by Bristol charity Dawg.
Tue 16 September 2025, 12:00
Drop In sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Specialist practitioners are available in the Library to answer your questions and support you with issues impacting your studies.
Tue 16 September 2025, 14:00
Ice cream van
X Block Plaza, Frenchay Campus
Free ice cream for students!
Tue 16 September 2025, 17:30
Introduction to Blackboard
Online
Blackboard is an important part of your learning. Come along and find out how to access it, what to expect and how to use it for the best results.
Wed 17 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!
Wed 17 September 2025, 10:00
Life in the UK: What to know
4X113, X block, Frenchay Campus
Join us for a valuable and interactive session featuring expert guest speakers.
Wed 17 September 2025, 11:30
Soldering workshop
3Z033 (School of Engineering), Frenchay Campus
Learn soldering basics, repair skills and boost your CV at UWE Bristol’s workshop—perfect prep for volunteering at the Repair Café. Tools included.
Wed 17 September 2025, 12:00
The placement uniform swap shop
The Students' Union at UWE, Glenside Campus, UWE Bristol, Blackberry Hill, Fishponds
Our drop-in swap shop for a more budget-friendly, eco-friendly placement experience.
Wed 17 September 2025, 12:30
Women who like to lunch and talk about misogyny and entitlement picnic
Students' Union cafe area , Bower Ashton
A free picnic for women, trans women and non-binary students, with Sister Courage, who facilitates supportive self defence classes.