Online study

Our Library Team has been gathering feedback from you – the student community, to help make our spaces work harder for you. We’ve made improvements in the libraries across our three campuses to make sure you’ve got everything you need to work hard and feel supported this term. Let’s explore what’s new… Frenchay: Glenside: Bower: … Continue reading "What’s new in the Library? You Said We Did"

By Shurida, Student Careers Coach As a final year Computer Science student at UWE Bristol and a Student Career Coach, I’ve learned that career development is as much about setting clear goals as it is about exploring diverse opportunities. My journey has been one of curiosity, persistence, and leveraging the right tools to grow both … Continue reading "My career top tip"

by Careers and Enterprise Who are we? We are the Employer Engagement team and we work in partnership with employers across the South-West and UK wide to create inclusive employment opportunities for UWE students and graduates. What do we do? We work across all 3 colleges and our roles are wide ranging taking in many … Continue reading "Career spotlight: your Employer Engagement Team"

By Aaliyah Hussain, Senior Student Experience Coach January can feel like the hardest time of the year for many. Even though the shortest days of the Winter are behind us (yes, the days are officially getting longer!), mornings are still dark and cold, and motivation can be hard to find. If you’re struggling to stay … Continue reading "Winter Wellbeing: Simple Ways to Beat the January Blues"

Group work. We get it. There’s plenty of reasons why you might dread the thought of having to work together with others from your course. Maybe you’re shy or nervous speaking to those you don’t really know. Maybe you feel like you end up taking on most of the work while others slack off. Maybe … Continue reading "How to make the most of group work"

At Frenchay Library, we are lucky enough to have four floors of study spaces, specially designed for whatever work you need to carry out at uni. Before you start your library session, make sure you’re choosing the right study zone. You don’t want to be that person having an obnoxiously loud phone conversation or chomping … Continue reading "Pick your study zone at Frenchay Library"

If you’re heading home from the holidays, then you might need to build a new routine to allow you to take the time to rest and recharge, while still keeping on top of any studying you need to do. Finding that balance can be really tricky, especially if you are someone who finds it difficult … Continue reading "Tips for managing your studies over the holidays"

by Careers and Enterprise Who are we? We’re passionate about helping students explore different countries and cultures, and the life-changing benefits to personal and professional development which these opportunities provide. Between us we’ve lived and worked in 22 countries and have over 40 years’ experience working in Higher Education! What do we do? We’re committed … Continue reading "Career spotlight: your Global Opportunities Team"