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Accommodation support for UWE Bristol students

Fri 14 Feb 2020

Bristol is significantly growing as the years go by and the demand for accommodation increases with the population. At times, it can be quite a struggle for students to find private accommodation, as they’re competing with the wider Bristol population and some landlords prefer having professionals as tenants to students.

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‘I finally feel like I’m living my life as me’: Georgina on being gay at university

Fri 14 Feb 2020

Georgina always knew she was gay. She fell in love with her teacher when she was nine and the girl she sat behind in English when she was 14. But living in a small village with a Christian primary school, things weren’t always easy.

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UWE Bristol Food Fest

Wed 12 Feb 2020

To celebrate the diverse UWE Bristol student and staff community, The Students’ Union organised a Food Fair on Tuesday 3 December 2019 in partnership with Bristol Eats (BEATS) and UWE Catering service.

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Top things to do in Bristol for Valentine’s – whoever you’re spending it with

Mon 10 Feb 2020

Valentine’s Day is so much more than sickening cards, fluffy hearts and vomit-in-your-mouth sweetness. There are so many ways to go against the grain and actually have a rather wonderful Valentine’s, whoever you want to spend it with, and Bristol’s the best place to cater for every Valentine’s situation.

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36 hours, no money… five reasons why YOU should take on Jailbreak

Wed 05 Feb 2020

Picture this: time’s ticking against you, you find yourself at Bristol airport with no money and you’re having to sweet talk an airline into letting you on the first plane out of the UK. No, it isn’t a strangely exhilarating dream, it’s Jailbreak.

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Have you lived in Halls? We need you and your views!

Wed 05 Feb 2020

Due to continued year on year demand for campus bed spaces, UWE Bristol is working on options for a new, high quality and affordable 2,000 bed student accommodation development on Frenchay Campus.

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The awards season is nearly here!

Mon 03 Feb 2020

The awards season is so close we can almost hear the acceptance speeches. Planning is underway for each event and we are delighted to see the return of the Student Experience, Society, Sports and Welfare Awards.

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Precious - December Monthly Review

Wed 29 Jan 2020

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely break over the festive period, well done on completing your exams and all the best in the new term.

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UWE Bristol taking on city 10K for second year

Tue 28 Jan 2020

UWE Bristol is continuing its partnership with the Great Run Company and the University of Bristol (UoB) in encouraging students, staff and alumni to take part in the 2020 Great Bristol 10K on Sunday, May 3.

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Five ways to combat air pollution in Bristol

Mon 27 Jan 2020

It’s hard not to be conscious about the effect pollution is having on the planet, and also, on our health. It’s also hard to not get a little overwhelmed by it all – how exactly can we help? How do I look after myself? Why doesn’t Google tell us just one right answer?!

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Make a difference with Student Ideas!

Thu 23 Jan 2020

Do you have an idea that you think will improve your student experience? Submit an idea through Student Ideas and make a difference during your time at UWE Bristol!

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How to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Bristol

Thu 23 Jan 2020

The Year of the Rat begins on Saturday 25 January, with celebrations happening across the city, continuing into February. There’s no better time to get out and about in Bristol, exploring the diverse culture our city celebrates and thrives upon.

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How does The Students’ Union represent your academic interests?

Wed 22 Jan 2020

At The Students’ Union, we work with around 1000 UWE Bristol Student Representatives to ensure that your voice is heard at every level of UWE Bristol’s Academic Governance Structure. This blog will tell you a little bit more about who they are and what they do for you!

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The Students’ Union Black Hall of Fame is here!

Wed 22 Jan 2020

Following the 2019 Black History Month programme, The Students' Union is pleased to bring you the Black Hall of Fame. The Black Hall of Fame celebrates the successes of some black students, staff and alumni of UWE Bristol.

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7-day digital detox: My week without social media

Mon 20 Jan 2020

Unite Students challenges a student to a week-long digital detox. Here's what happened...

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Reasons why you should run in the Leadership Race

Mon 20 Jan 2020

Do you want to drive change and represent the student voice across all levels of UWE Bristol? Run in the Leadership Race and make a difference during your time at university.

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Meat the Change

Mon 13 Jan 2020

A report on UWE Bristol’s red meat intake by Curzio Potenza, Sustainability Officer at The Students’ Union at UWE.

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Look after yourself this assessment period with our top tips!

Wed 08 Jan 2020

We know that January can be a dull month. We’ve said goodbye to Christmas, it’s dark and it’s the exam season. We’ve also got the arrival of Blue Monday, which is scientifically proven to be the most depressing day of the year. We really do feel your pain, which is why we’ve put our thinking caps on to give you five ways to help you get through January and your exams!

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Green Goals: Smart resolutions for a sustainable 2020

Mon 06 Jan 2020

We all know what happens when it comes to making New Year’s resolutions. You set out with a life-changing goal - a green smoothie here, a gym session there - and then come 10 January, it’s looking more New Year… old you.

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Jane - November Monthly Review

Thu 19 Dec 2019

The last weekend in November was a really exciting weekend for us, as the Representation Team and I organised The Students’ Union third Reps Conference, with sessions delivered by academic staff, non-academic staff and externals.

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