Consultations

Why we consult

We undertake equality analysis (EA) to consider the likely effects of our policies and practices on different groups protected from discrimination by the Equality Act in order to create a more inclusive university.

We would like to consult and engage with students, staff, visitors and members of the public on issues, policies and strategies which are important to all of us at the University.

Current consultations

Road and car park closures due to District Heat Network works

This will involve:

External works – trenching, laying pipework, backfilling and making good. There will be road closures in the road to the service yard at the back of N Block (10 June to 30 August) and the road between B and S Blocks (24 June to 30 August). Car parks 5, 6 and 15 will be closed due to road closures and lack of access.
Internal works – installation of pipework through buildings to connect to plant areas. Visible/disruptive works will take place in:
- R Block – 12 June to 5 July
- Q Block – 24 May to 17 June – work at weekends only
- E Block – 22 July to 30 August
- N Block – 19 August to 13 September

Download the District Heat Network equality analysis form (DOC).

Please send any comments or queries to the project manager by emailing Melissa Clarke (melissa2.clarke@uwe.ac.uk).

The consultation period will finish on Sunday 9 June 2024.

Relocation of S block Frenchay Campus staff during summer 2024

As part of the net-zero carbon campus infrastructure works, UWE Bristol has received funding to install the second stage of the Frenchay District Heat Network (DHN).

The work takes place this summer, connecting A-N, Q, R and S blocks and the Phase 1 Wallscourt Park residences.

This, along with the demolition of the Centre for Performing Arts, requires road closures around the south-west of the site, resulting in the need to close S block due to inaccessibility to emergency vehicles during this time.

The period of closure is 17 June to 23 August 2024.

Download the Relocation of S block staff equality analysis form (DOC).

Please send any comments or queries to the project manager by emailing Kirsti Norris (Kirsti.Norris@uwe.ac.uk)

The consultation period will finish on Sunday 9 June 2024.

Future Quest restructure

The Future Quest programme is currently funded through multiple external funding streams for programme delivery from 1 August 2024 – 31 July 2025. A number of these funding streams are either no longer available or have seen a significant reduction to the funding available. The number of roles currently funded by the streams of funding need to be reduced for us to meet our revised budget. Given the reduction, roles will need to be re-aligned to enable us to deliver on our objectives from the Office for Students.

Future Quest work to support under-represented students in the region to access Higher Education through delivery of secondary school and college activity. Our work with our target schools and colleges in the region will not be impacted by the reduction in our funding.

Download the Future Quest restructure equality analysis form (DOC).

Please send any comments or queries to the project manager by emailing Stacey.Giles@uwe.ac.uk

The consultation period will finish on 5 June 2024.