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 21 October 2025, 10:00
Meet International Learning Development staff
Online
A friendly session for international students to meet support staff, learn about UWE Bristol services and ask questions about studying here.
Tue 21 October 2025, 10:30
Cyber security awareness
The Hub, Bower Ashton Campus
Cyber security event focussing on raising awareness of cyber crime, with particular focus on social engineering.
Tue 21 October 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 or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
Tue 21 October 2025, 12:00
CBL coaching drop-in
Kitchen areas, Floors 3, 4 & 5, X Block, Frenchay Campus
No booking, no pressure – just drop by for a friendly, relaxed conversation. Whatever’s on your mind, big or small, you’re not alone.
Tue 21 October 2025, 13:00
Improve your English language
1B014, B Block, Bower Ashton at City Campus
A relaxed session for students whose first language isn’t English to meet others, practise speaking and listening, and get tips for using English daily.
Tue 21 October 2025, 16:00
How studying at UWE Bristol will be different for new international students
Online
A friendly session for international students to learn about the classes, assessments and teacher-student dynamic at UWE Bristol.
Tue 21 October 2025, 16:30
Knitting and crochet evening
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Join Student Life for our very popular craft event of knitting and crochet. Bring your own project or come and try out a new skill - all abilities welcome!
Wed 22 October 2025, 10:00
How studying at UWE Bristol will be different for new international students
Online
A friendly session for international students to learn about the classes, assessments and teacher-student dynamic at UWE Bristol.
Wed 22 October 2025, 11:00
Africa Research Showcase
Hybrid
Academics and key stakeholders come together to discuss important social and economic issues in Africa.
Wed 22 October 2025, 12:00
Drop-in sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Library Level 2, Frenchay Campus
Specialist Practitioners are available in the library to answer your questions or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
Wed 22 October 2025, 12:00
Global Café: Decoding cultural intelligence
2P4, Global Lounge, P block, Frenchay Campus
Join to tackle real-life study challenges, and gain a valuable skill recognised by employers worldwide.
Wed 22 October 2025, 13:00
Improve your English language
4D26, Frenchay Library, Frenchay Campus
A relaxed session for students whose first language isn’t English to meet others, practise speaking and listening, and get tips for using English daily.