UWE Bristol Welcome events
We can't wait to meet you!
Welcome 2024
A huge part of university life is meeting new people and making connections. To help you do this, there are a huge range of events and activities you can get involved with, whether you’re the life of the party or you prefer something more low key.
This is your chance to shape your experience to suit you, so take a look at what’s on offer and start building your community. It all starts here…
Welcome events
View our upcoming Welcome events.
Mon 16 September 2024, 09:00
Global morning coffee
2P4, Global Lounge, Frenchay Campus
Start your morning with us! There will be plenty of opportunity for meeting new people over coffee.
Tue 17 September 2024, 14:00
Food shopping trip
Outside P Block, Frenchay Campus
Join us on a trip to Asda, a major UK supermarket chain near Frenchay Campus.
Wed 18 September 2024, 09:00
Global morning coffee
2P4, Global Lounge, Frenchay Campus
Start your morning with us! There will be plenty of opportunity for meeting new people over coffee.
Wed 18 September 2024, 10:00
Keeping safe as an international student
Room TBC, Frenchay Campus
Just arrived in the UK? Find out everything you need to know about staying keeping safe as an international student.
Wed 18 September 2024, 14:00
Intercultural communication workshop
Room TBC, Frenchay Campus
Join us explore how our backgrounds shape perspectives and enhance mutual understanding.
Thu 19 September 2024, 10:00
Meet the Global Support teams
Careers Lounge, Level 2, Library, Frenchay Campus
Come along and find out everything you need to know as a new international student at UWE Bristol.
Mon 23 September 2024, 10:00
Meet the Global Support teams
Careers Lounge, Level 2, Library, Frenchay Campus
Come along and find out everything you need to know as a new international student at UWE Bristol.
Mon 23 September 2024, 10:00
International student support and immigration session
Careers Lounge, Library, Frenchay Campus
Hear how the Global and Immigration teams can support you with careers and visa information.
Tue 24 September 2024, 09:00
Global morning coffee
2P4, Global Lounge, Frenchay Campus
Start your morning with us! There will be plenty of opportunity for meeting new people over coffee.
Tue 24 September 2024, 11:00
Bristol museum trip
Meet outside Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay
Join us on a guided tour of the MShed Museum and immerse yourself in the city's fascinating history.
Thu 26 September 2024, 09:00
Global morning coffee
2P4, Global Lounge, Frenchay Campus
Start your morning with us! There will be plenty of opportunity for meeting new people over coffee.
Mon 30 September 2024, 12:30
The Big Hello – All Together Now Frenchay
Centre for Music, Frenchay Campus
An informal, feel-good a capella group, open to anyone who wants to try singing. We use easy-to-learn songs by the likes of Imogen Heap and Pharrell Williams.
Congratulations and welcome to UWE Bristol!
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Feel Good
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International and European student orientation
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Preparing and arrival
We've put together some practical information about what to do before and when you arrive.