Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Student Experience Awards, where we honour the incredible individuals who make UWE Bristol a better place to be. This special event celebrates students and staff who go above and beyond to enhance your academic and student experience. 

From inspiring teaching to impactful community engagement, student support to sustainability champions - every nominee is recognised for their dedication, innovation, and passion.

Our 2026 celebration will take place at the one of Bristol’s most unique and atmospheric venues - The Mount Without - a stunning building sure to provide the perfect backdrop for our celebratory evening.

Find out more about the 2026 Awards here!

Cost: £10
Booking required: Yes (tickets available in early April!)
Open to: UWE Bristol staff, current students and associated guests.
Timings: From 18:00

Location Information
Disabled parking: Yes (nearby – St Michael’s Hill)
Step-free access: Yes
Automatic doors: No
Accessible toilets: Yes
Induction loop: No
Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
Quiet spaces available: Yes (venue gardens)

Travel Information
Walk: Multiple routes available – if coming from the city centre, go up the Christmas Steps, past Perry Road and onto Lower Church Lane. From here, go up the steps which lead straight to the venue’s gardens/crypt – to reach the main church, continue to follow the building round to the left and enter via the main church doors. (Total walking time: 5 mins)
If coming from Park Row, turn left up Old Park Hill and onto Upper Church Lane. Follow the path alongside the UOB car park, which leads directly to the venue. (Total walking time: 6 mins)
Bus: Get the 13 which stops at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (bus stop: H2), just down the road. Or use any routes which stop at The Centre: 70, 74, 75, 76, 77, m1, m3 or m4. Follow this link for more information: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/route-maps  
Drive: Please note that there is no private parking for the venue. The nearest car park is the NCP on Trenchard Street – exit at level 8 on Perry Road and take a 3 minute walk. Sat nav postcode: BS2 8FN.
There is also on-street, pay at meter parking on St Michael’s Hill. For disabled parking, there are single yellow lines outside The Open Arms pub on St Michael’s Hill which can be parked on all day.

Inclusivity Statement
The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, religions, ethnicities, and genders into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.

For more information about this event, please contact: surepresentation@uwe.ac.uk