Event List

Wed 9th September

Bubble tea welcome at Glenside campus with Student Life: 2pm - 5pm; Glenside Library, Glenside Campus; Welcome to Glenside Campus! To help you settle in and make the most of your first days on campus, Student Life is hosting a FREE friendly Bubble Tea Welcome.

Fri 11th September

Make A Sock Monkey- Glenside: noon - 2pm; The Hub - Glenside Campus; Make a stuffed monkey friend, and meet fellow students at the same time! We'll be using recycled materials to make sock monkeys, and answering your questions about the Students' Union. We have the tools, all you need to bring is an old pair of socks!

Welcome to Frenchay Camps with Student Life: 11th September noon - 13th September 4pm; Purdown View Hub, Frenchay Campus and Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus; Welcome to Frenchay Campus We’re excited to invite you to drop in, meet new people, and start making connections from day one.

Nature Gelli Printing with the Green Team: 4pm - 6pm; Join us for Nature Gelli painting and create your very own print to decorate your room!

Sat 12th September

Welcome to Frenchay Camps with Student Life: 11th September noon - 13th September 4pm; Purdown View Hub, Frenchay Campus and Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus; Welcome to Frenchay Campus We’re excited to invite you to drop in, meet new people, and start making connections from day one.

WELCOME GAMES EVENT WITH STUDENT LIFE: 5pm - 8pm; Purdown View Hub, Frenchay Campus; WELCOME TO UWE Bristol - join our first event!

Sun 13th September

Welcome to Frenchay Camps with Student Life: 11th September noon - 13th September 4pm; Purdown View Hub, Frenchay Campus and Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus; Welcome to Frenchay Campus We’re excited to invite you to drop in, meet new people, and start making connections from day one.

Move-In Chill at The SU: 5pm - 8pm; The Students Union Building, Union 1, Frenchay; Come and chill with us at The Students' Union - play board games, eat some snacks, play the Switch and meet other new students moving in!

Mon 14th September

STUDENT LIFE DROP IN: 14th September noon - 18th September 4pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to kick off your UWE student experience!

GAMES AND PIZZA NIGHT AT GLENSIDE WITH STUDENT LIFE: 5:30pm - 8:15pm; Glenside Library, Glenside Campus; Come and join Student Life for a few hours to meet new people, play games, and enjoy some free pizza!

Pub Quiz and Mocktails: 6pm - 9pm; Think you know your Trivia? Join us for a pub quiz and a mocktail in the SU bar!

Tue 15th September

STUDENT LIFE DROP IN: 14th September noon - 18th September 4pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to kick off your UWE student experience!

Glenside Welcome Fair 2026: 11am - 3pm; The Hub, Glenside; The Glenside Welcome Fair is your go-to for everything you need to know about life at UWE Bristol.

Dawg day at Bower: noon - 2pm; SU cafe area -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come meet the dogs from Bristol's Charity Dawg.

Wed 16th September

STUDENT LIFE DROP IN: 14th September noon - 18th September 4pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to kick off your UWE student experience!

Plant Pot Decorating (Glenside): noon - 2pm; Glenside SU Space; Dercorate a pot and plant some seeds!

Sports & Ice Cream Party: 5pm - 8pm; Centre For Sport; Try a variety of sports on offer at the centre for sport

Thu 17th September

STUDENT LIFE DROP IN: 14th September noon - 18th September 4pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to kick off your UWE student experience!

Pizza Making at Bower: noon - 1pm; Students' Union Cafe area-Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; We have UWE's own Pizza expert Del Vecchios Pizza and his oven coming to Bower so you can try out the relaxing art of pizza making, we'll have delicious toppings to choose from (including Vegan)

Welcome party with Student Life: 3pm - 8pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Join us for an afternoon of great food, music, games, and fun at the Student Life Welcome Party!

Fri 18th September

STUDENT LIFE DROP IN: 14th September noon - 18th September 4pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to kick off your UWE student experience!

Creatopia Workshop - Fun with felt: 4pm - 7pm; Upper Engagement Space, Student Union Building 1, Frenchay Campus; Join us for a cosy and therapeutic evening of felt-making with Creatopia at the Students' Union at UWE

Sat 19th September

Charity Shop Crawl: noon - 3pm; Gloucester Road (Meet outside UWE Frenchay SU); Explore the famous Gloucester Road and find some bargains!

STOKE PARK AND SNUFF MILLS WALK WITH STUDENT LIFE: 12:30pm - 3:30pm; Onezone; Join the student life team and explore the campus green spaces and the beautiful surroundings next to Frenchay Campus.

Sun 20th September

Music, Sport, and Food Party: 5pm - 8pm; Centre For Sport; Try a variety of indoor and outdoor sports and physical activity

Mon 21st September

STUDENT LIFE DROP IN: 21st September noon - 25th September 4pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to kick off your UWE student experience!

K-Pop Demon Hunters + Bubble Tea: 6pm - 8pm; Come join us for a cosy night in and make your own bubble tea!

Tue 22nd September

STUDENT LIFE DROP IN: 21st September noon - 25th September 4pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to kick off your UWE student experience!

Nature walk and Picnic at Bower: noon - 2:30pm; Students' Union Cafe and Bar-Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come and join in with a relaxed walk and picnic over in Ashton Court.

Wed 23rd September

STUDENT LIFE DROP IN: 21st September noon - 25th September 4pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to kick off your UWE student experience!

Thu 24th September

STUDENT LIFE DROP IN: 21st September noon - 25th September 4pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to kick off your UWE student experience!

Pottery Painting at Bower: noon - 2pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come and paint some pottery, once painted we will be sending them to Trylla Ceramics studio to fire in their kiln, we will collect once fired so you must be available to collect your finished piece 2 weeks later from the SU info desk at Bower.

Fri 25th September

STUDENT LIFE DROP IN: 21st September noon - 25th September 4pm; Purdown View Café, Frenchay Campus; Get ready to kick off your UWE student experience!

Willow weaving with Birch Collective at Bower: 12:30pm - 2:30pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Birch Collective are coming to show us the ancient art of Willow Weaving, make something quick and easy like a bird, heart or a star, or stay longer to make something more complicated.

Sat 26th September

HISTORICAL BRISTOL WALKING TOUR EXPLORE BRISTOL’S HIDDEN GEMS: 3pm - 5pm; Bristol Cathedral; Join the student life team for a unique adventure exploring the Bristol City Centre like never before!

Mon 28th September

Make a Sock Monkey - Frenchay Campus: noon - 2pm; Upper Engagement Space, The Students' Union on Frenchay Campus; Make a stuffed monkey friend, and meet fellow students at the same time! We'll be using recycled materials to make sock monkeys, and answering your questions about the Students' Union. We have the tools, all you need to bring is an old pair of socks!

Meet the Dawgs @ Glenside: noon - 2pm; The Students' Union, Glenside Campus; Back by popular demand! Take a break to meet and cuddle a friendly dog while learning more about local dog rescue charity DAWG!

SHY AND FRIENDLY AFTERNOON TEA PARTY WITH STUDENT LIFE: 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus; Enjoy a classic afternoon tea, with scones and sandwiches.

Tue 29th September

Switch tournament and Crisp party at Bower: noon - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe and Bar-Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come to the SU cafe area for a Mario Kart Switch tournament and the Wall of Crisps to keep you going. .

TEA AND TOASTIE COOKING EVENT WITH THE STUDENT LIFE TEAM: 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Purdown View communal kitchen, Frenchay Campus; Join us for a fun-filled evening of cooking up some delicious toasties and brewing the perfect cup of tea at the Purdown View Kitchen on Frenchay Campus!

Wed 30th September

Global Cafe: Muffin Decorating and Tea: noon - 1pm; Decorate some muffins and enjoy some fairtrade snacks with The Green Team and The Global Centre.

DIGITAL DETOX DO LESS WITH STUDENT LIFE: 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Wallscourt Park Common Room, Frenchay Campus; The Student Life Team will be switching off to reconnect. Join us in a digital free zone, a chance to connect with self and others without the use of the virtual world.

Thu 1st October

Bower Ashton Welcome Fair 2026: 11am - 3pm; A Block, Bower Ashton Campus; City Campus Students - The Bower Welcome Fair is your go-to for everything you need to know about life at UWE Bristol.!

Fri 2nd October

Plant Pot Decorating (Bower Ashton): noon - 2pm; A block shared space, Bower Ashton Campus; Dercorate a pot and plant some seeds!

Mon 5th October

TAKE A BREAK FROM LECTURES AT GLENSIDE WITH STUDENT LIFE: 10:30am - 1:30pm; Glenside Library, Glenside Campus; Come along, grab a drink, and enjoy a well-earned break – completely free!

Create your own body butter at Bower.: noon - 2pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; create your own custom body butter using natural ingredients in a fun, relaxed, and mindful environment with Wadziies Little shop.

Shrinky Dink Key Chain and Jewellery Making: 1pm - 4pm; Join us and make your own keychain or jewellery using shrink plastic plus vibrant markers and chalks!

Tue 6th October

LEARN TO CROCHET WITH STUDENT LIFE ASSISTANT SAMA: 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Room 2D007, Frenchay Campus; Learn to Crochet from Scratch!

Thu 8th October

First Crafty club of the year at Bower - make a bag buddy: noon - 2pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come to the first crafty club of the year and make a simple (or not so simple) bag buddy!

KARAOKE AND PIZZA NIGHT WITH STUDENT LIFE: 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Purdown View MOVE Studio, Frenchay Campus; This one’s going to be a night to remember — you’ll want to be there!

Fri 9th October

Clothes Mending & Modifying Workshop with Rethrindle CIC: noon - 2pm; A block shared space, Bower Ashton Campus; Learn to repair and re-energise your old clothing with Rethrindle CIC.

Mon 12th October

TAKE A BREAK FROM LECTURES WITH STUDENT LIFE: 10:30am - 1:30pm; Room 2D11, The Space, Frenchay Campus; Drop in for a relaxed continental breakfast with delicious pastries, fresh fruit, and hot coffee.

Tue 13th October

LEARN TO CROCHET FROM SCRATCH! WITH STUDENT LIFE ASSISTANT SAMA: 4:30pm - 7:30pm; Glenside Library, Glenside Campus; Ever wanted to learn how to crochet completely from the beginning?

Thu 15th October

Nature Gelli Printing at Bower: noon - 3pm; Join us for Nature Gelli painting and create your very own print to decorate your room!

Fri 16th October

DJ workshop with Elley Phunk at Bower: noon - 2pm; Students' Union Cafe and Bar-Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Become empowered through DJ workshops. This session run by DJ Elley Phunk is designed to increase confidence in using contemporary and relatable sound equipment, whilst providing the power to connect people through the enjoyment of music.

BME Speed Friending: 6pm - 9pm; All students welcome! Come and join us for our popular speed friending event!

Fri 23rd October

Create your own body butter at Glenside: noon - 2pm; create your own custom body butter using natural ingredients in a fun, relaxed, and mindful environment with Wadziies Little shop.

Tue 27th October

Virtual Epilepsy Education Part 1 - for Student Nurses and Midwives: 10am - noon; Online Event; Part 1: The basics of epilepsy. A free practical 90-minute session designed specifically for student nurses and student midwives.

Wed 28th October

Safety pop up with UWE Police at Bower: noon - 1:30pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come and chat to the UWE Police, about any safety concerns that you have or find out about Apps, websites and organisations that can help keep you safe.

Thu 29th October

Pumpkin Carving at Bower: noon - 2pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Come and get spooky and carve a pumpkin and eat sweets - No Tricks All treats!! Everything supplied. Limited number of Pumpkins so come early to avoid disappointment.

Fri 6th November

Virtual Epilepsy Education Part 2- for Student Nurses and Midwives: 1pm - 2pm; Online Event; Part 2: The Role of the Epilepsy Specialist Nurse A free practical 90-minute session designed specifically for student nurses and student midwives.

Thu 12th November

paint ya mate at Bower: noon - 2pm; Bower A Block Shared Space; Paint ya mate....or what ever you want. We'll have mini canvases and mini easels for you to create your masterpiece.

Thu 19th November

rubber stamp making at Bower: noon - 2pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Make a rubber stamp to create a small one off design or repeat pattern. Design, carve and print your own stamp which you can keep to make cards or wrapping paper again and again.

Tue 24th November

Accommodation Fair: noon - 4pm; U block, Frenchay campus; If you are moving out of halls in summer 2027 then the Accommodation Fair is for you.

Thu 26th November

Christmas crafts at Bower: noon - 2pm; A block shared space -Bower Ashton Campus, Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT.; Christmas crafts...too early?? We'll have kits to make tree decorations and christmas snackys to eat.

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