Welcome events 2024

Welcome events

We can't wait to meet you! We have lots of welcome events and activities planned to help you settle in to UWE Bristol.

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Starting Block

To help you get settled into university-level education, we’ve developed Starting Block – a series of activities for you to get to know your teaching team and your coursemates.

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Graduation ceremonies

What you need to know about your UWE Bristol graduation, including booking your place, guest tickets, robe hire and accessibility.

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Bristol Distinguished Address Series (BDAS)

Hear unique perspectives and insights from change makers, activists, entrepreneurs, and people who have achieved amazing things in Bristol and beyond.

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Inspire:Me lecture series

Our Inspire:Me lecture series gets you thinking bigger towards a future that is yours to create. Hear from inspirational speakers across multiple disciplines who went on to accomplish even more.

Events diary

Search or browse our events listing.

Submit an event

Staff and students can submit an event for inclusion on our events diary by submitting our online form. Events must be connected to the University.

Filming and photography notice

We may have official photographer/s and/or camera person/s at our events.

External speakers

Anyone organising an event that involves a speaker or speakers to be hosted by UWE Bristol must ensure that the External Speaker policy and procedure are followed.