Autism Support Group 

If you identify as autistic, you may like to join our friendly group for autistic students. 

The group at Frenchay and Bower Ashton campus sites offers a safe place to meet other students where you are free to be yourself. The group is facilitated by specialist mentors to support your student journey and answer any questions you may have. 

You can book your place in advance through the events listed above or just turn up on the day. 

For further information, or if you would like to sign up to meeting reminders please email the  Autism Support group at as.group@uwe.ac.uk 

This group offers a safe place to meet other students who identify as autistic where you are free to be yourself.  

The group is facilitated by Specialist Mentors who can also answer questions you may have.  

Topics are led by the group and can include:   

• managing university life       
• engaging in social groups or a society     
• how to ask for help      
• managing studies 

Room 0C1 in C Block

at the end of the corridor where the walls are painted multi-coloured

  Venue Information:

Disabled parking: Yes
Step-free access: Yes via ramp
Automatic doors: Yes
Accessible toilets: Yes
Induction loop: Yes
Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
Quiet spaces available: Yes

Travel information

Cycle: Bower Ashton campus is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuses.

https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe#section-2

Walk: Bower Ashton campus is a 30 min walk from the city centre. You can use the address City campus at Bower Ashton, Kennel Lodge Road, Bristol, BS3 2 JT in google maps to plan your route.

Bus: Get the X4, X1, X6, X7 or X9 which stops near the campus. Follow this link for more information. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/bristol-universities/uwe

Or the M2 which has stops opposite Temple Meads, MarketGate/Phoenix Court accommodation and the centre. 15 min walk to campus from Cumberland Basin stop.

Drive: Parking is very limited and for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit on display in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.