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You’ve most likely heard your module or programme leader talk about assessment offences: but what are they? Can you use AI? What’s an essay mill? How much does referencing matter? Read on to get clarity so you’re not at risk. Let’s chat AI first Headline: Speak to your tutor about appropriate use of AI. The … Continue reading "Assessment Offences – what counts as cheating?"

Priya Dashini Selvanathan is currently studying a Master’s in Health Psychology and is a Mature Student Advocate. My idea of winter came straight from the movies, picturing myself sitting in a nice, cosy café, people watching and enjoying the slow, cosy pace that it brings along. However, as someone who has been living in a … Continue reading "Tips for Surviving the UK winter: Guide for International students"

Renting for the first time can be daunting. Partner that with Bristol’s notoriously competitive housing market, and the process can feel overwhelming.  We’ve compiled a list of tips to ease finding your next home, and make sure you know what to look for and what to avoid.  First things first, you need to plan.   Once you have made a plan, it’s time to … Continue reading "Private renting tips"

by Rafaela Reflection and self-awareness are skills that many people use every day without even realising it. They can be practised in every area of your life whether it be your studies, work experience, personal challenges or new opportunities. Reflection gives you the time and space to look at any situation, positive or negative, sit … Continue reading "My career top tip"

The University has updated its Trans and Non-Binary Policy in line with the Supreme Court Ruling in April 2025. Thank you again to everyone who took the time to share their views on this topic. The feedback we received was thoughtful, detailed and personal. It has helped us better understand the emotional and practical implications … Continue reading "You Said, We Did: Trans and Non-Binary Policy Update"

by Becky Risley With Christmas and the end of term around the corner, many of us will be excited to see loved ones and celebrate with friends and family. But with these celebrations sometimes comes a pressure to socialise when you’re not really feeling it or go on nights out often involving alcohol and other … Continue reading "Your harm reduction guide to Christmas"

By Priya Dashini, MSc Health Psychology I was excited and looking forward to my experience studying in the UK. Before enrolling in my course, I had the opportunity to get on a Teams call with my module leader and find out more about the course. This helped me feel more certain in my decision to … Continue reading "Adjusting to UWE as a mature international student"

By Bip Hakimzadah During my time at UWE, I’ve struggled with interpersonal challenges. Whether it be personal, social, academic or anything and everything in between. Faith has always kept me grounded, I think religion is an interesting thing. It’s obviously not for everyone, I’ve seen the struggle of people being hurt by religion and this … Continue reading "Faith and community at University"