Disruptions

Every year, the University takes advantage of the quieter summer months to carry out more disruptive works which cannot be done during term time. This summer there will be disruptive works that will affect getting around Frenchay Campus from June to August.

During this time, journeys may take longer and you should therefore familiarise yourself with changes to accessible routes, car parks and road closures and get support if you need it.

Local signage will show diversions and during the busiest times there will be stewards on campus to help direct staff and students.

There are no major disruptive works planned at Glenside or Bower Ashton Campuses over the summer.

When and where to expect disruptions

Summer works maps

You can view the Frenchay Campus road and car park closures for each month and internal routes and lifts in the summer works maps to help prepare and plan accordingly:

• June 2024 – summer works map (PDF)
• July 2024 – summer works map (PDF)
• August 2024 – summer works map (PDF)
• Internal routes and lifts – summer works map (PDF)
• Aerial view of Frenchay Campus – summer works map (PDF)

Road and car park closures

During the summer works, various roads and car parks will be closed and bus routes diverted:

• Road closed to staff and student vehicles from B Block bridge past S Block.
• Road closed to all vehicles from outside P Block down to N Block Service Area.
• Access road from CPA building to S Block via S Block Car Park 4 closed from both sides.
• Bus routes 70 and 72 will stop at UWE Bristol bus stops as normal but divert through Cheswick Village when leaving the campus.

Upgrades to District Heat Network (DHN) – various areas affected: June to September

The project will install hundreds of metres of pipework which will involve extensive trench work around campus. Some buildings, car parks and routes will be temporarily closed. There are four main areas where works will be most disruptive:

• B and S Block
• Q and R Block
• E, G and N Block
• Wallscourt Park 1

S Block closure: Friday 14 June to Friday 23 August

S Block will be closed due to reduced emergency access around the building. Showers and lockers will not be available so please make sure you have emptied your locker by 17:00 on Friday 14 June.

Internal Library works and C Block refurbishment: June to end of August

The Library and Careers Service and Helpdesk will be open at all times during this period. We're increasing the number of student study spaces on the second and third floors and space on the fourth floor will become an open communal seating area.

Octagon building demolition and landscaping: June to end of August

The Octagon building is being demolished which will cause noise disruption. The programme of works avoids exam dates and resit dates. Demolition works will require closing access routes into E and D block, Library and Onezone from behind the Octagon. Car Park 8 will also be fenced off.

You can still access E and D block, Library and Onezone through the undercroft. Level access and lifts are available. Fire exit routes will be via D and E block and clearly signposted.

Centre for Performing Arts (CPA) building demolition: June to end of August

The old Centre for Performing Arts buildings on the edge of the campus are being demolished. The Centre for Music has now moved to the Farmhouse.

Support and queries

For support or queries, you can email the Travel and Access team at travel.team@uwe.ac.uk or call the facilities helpdesk on +44 (0)117 328 1222.

For students with accessibility issues, who may need support to make adjustments to their travel plans or have Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) in place, please contact the Disability Service.

All student support services, including Student Support Advisers and wellbeing support, are open and available.

Self-help forms (InfoHub login required) are designed to help you through an issue, giving you information along the way and passing unresolved queries straight to the correct area:

• Registration self-help form – for queries about registering on your course, any errors on your record or invoicing for your fees
• Fees self-help form – for queries about student finance loans, incorrect fees, fees cannot be calculated or payment methods
• Timetabling self-help form – for queries about timetabling
• Personal details self-help form – to make changes to your personal details on MYUWE or request a letter
• Income Operations self-help form – for queries around payment methods

Library and IT

• Scheduled IT maintenance weekends.
• Status of all University’s IT systems.
• Library service interruptions (including maintenance of external databases).

Facilities

No current updates.

Transport

No current updates.

Weather

No current updates.