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
Wed 16 September 2026, 09:00
Global Morning Coffee
Purdown View Cafe, Purdown View, Frenchay Campus
Meet your Global support team and settle into UWE Bristol life
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
Make your mark with zines
Level 2, Library, Frechay Campus
Design your own zine, share your story and connect with other students in this fun, hands-on DIY publishing workshop.
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
Drugs and alcohol: How to research the risk and reduce the harm
A Block Shared Space, Bower Ashton Campus
Explore real-life scenarios and practical advice on staying safe, understanding alcohol and drugs, and supporting friends.
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
Starting Block Base Room for Business and Marketing students
2X116 and 2X117, Frenchay Campus
Drop into your Base Room to meet students, get support, join activities and settle into university life during your first week at UWE Bristol.
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
Starting Block Base Rooms for Arts, Technology and Environment students
2Z001 and 2Z002, Frenchay Campus
Drop into your Base Room to meet students, get support, join activities and settle into university life during your first week at UWE Bristol.
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
Starting Block Base Room for Law students
2X264 and 2X265, Frenchay Campus
Drop into your Base Room to meet students, get support, join activities and settle into university life during your first week at UWE Bristol.
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
AI and your learning: using AI responsibly at UWE Bristol
3D42, Frenchay Campus
Learn how AI can support your studies, check AI-generated content critically and use tools ethically while maintaining academic integrity.
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
Meet the Global Support Teams
X Block, Room 4X112 , Frenchay Campus
Meet the global support teams and settle into life at UWE.
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
First year at uni: what I wish I'd known
2B006, Bower Ashton Campus
Hear from other students about their first-year experiences, with practical tips on workload, support and making the most of university life.
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
Craft and Chill Zone
Library Gallery Space, Bower Ashton Campus
Enjoy mindful activities, simple crafts and quiet time in a calm, welcoming space.
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
Craft and Chill Zone
Level 2, Frenchay Library, Frenchay Campus
Enjoy mindful activities, simple crafts and quiet time in a calm, welcoming space.
Wed 16 September 2026, 10:00
Imagine your future self
Careers Lounge, Library Level 2, Frenchay Campus
Imagine your future career, discover opportunities and see how your time at UWE Bristol can help you get there.