STUDENT

ORIENTATION
PROGRAMME
For all new International and European students at UWE
Bristol

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International and European Student
Orientation Programme
Week ONE: Global Hub is open from 9:30 to 16:30 at the Library (level two) on Frenchay
campus. Our Global ambassadors will be available to help you with any enquiries you may have,
such as finding accommodation, campus tour or knowing how to use the UWE online system.

*To book the Orientation events you MUST complete the registration form with the provided link
here. Events hosted by The Students’ Union can be booked by clicking on the individual links.

Monday 9 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

We’re here to take you to the local retail shops,
Octagon
Household Trip to pick up any items that you may need for your 15:00 – 17:00
Lounge space
new university life!
Come and join us at the Welcome party to
meet other new international students and
Students’ Union
Welcome Pizza Party enjoy pizza and drinks with great music. This 17:00 – 19:00
Bar, Frenchay
is a FREE event, but tickets MUST be
reserved online in advance.

Tuesday 10 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Experience the wonderful, diverse and vibrant
Meeting point:
city of Bristol and explore its historical
City Tour and Museum Trip 13:00 – 15:00 Main info point,
collections of art, nature and outstanding
Frenchay
history in a magnificent building.
Hallslife International Food The Students’
Join us in The Students' Union for a free dinner. 18:00 – 20:00
Evening Union, Frenchay

Wednesday 11 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Registration Breakfast: Enjoy a free breakfast with The Students' Union The Students’
09:00 – 10:00
Meet the Presidents Presidents. Union, Frenchay
Come along and discover this lively and
dynamic city. This tour gives you a chance to Meeting point:
City Tour and Harbourside
explore Bristol’s iconic graffiti art and vibrant 13:30 – 15:30 Main info point,
Boat Trip
creative culture. A boat trip is the best way to Frenchay
get to see another view of the city.
The Students’
International Games Night Join us with games from around the world. 17:30 – 20:00
Union, Frenchay
The Students’
HallsLife Bingo Round up your flatmates and neighbours! 18:00 – 23:00
Union, Glenside

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Thursday 12 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

The Plaza,
Roller Disco You bring the moves, we'll bring the disco hits. 10:00 – 18:00
Frenchay
Chai and Chat - Arnolfini Join us for a friendly chat and a cuppa! 11:00 – 14:00 Arnolfini Café
Come and mingle with us over some scones,
Global Café: Teas Around The Students'
cream, jam, and a selection of teas from 14:00 – 16:00
the World Union, Frenchay
around the world.

Friday 13 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Showcasing the very best of what your campus The Students'
Glenside Welcome Fair 10:00 – 16:00
has to offer with stalls. Union, Glenside
The Plaza,
Roller Disco You bring the moves, we'll bring the disco hits. 10:00 – 18:00
Frenchay
The Students'
Funday Friday Come down to enjoy the outdoor games. 11:00 – 14:00
Union, Frenchay
The Students'
Reps Got Game Join The Students' Union board game café. 17:00 – 21:00
Union, Frenchay
International Social Sports
Join us for some friendly competition. 17:30 – 20:00 Centre for Sport
Tournament
The Students'
White T-Shirt Party Best opportunity to know your fellow students. 22:00 – 03:00 Union Bar,
Frenchay

Saturday 14 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Feel Good Festival at The Students'
Join us for a FREE brunch, massages and more. 11:00 – 14:00
Glenside! Union, Glenside
Join us for the roller disco, table tennis and The Students'
SU-per Saturday 11:00 – 16:00
more! Union, Frenchay
The Students'
Welcome Party A Welcome Party designed for you! 22:00 – 03:00 Union Bar,
Frenchay

Sunday 15 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Wallscourt
Hey HallsLife! Join us for free food and activities. 16:00 – 21:00
Lawn, Frenchay
The Students'
Comedy Night Enjoy a night in a fun and different way. 19:00 – 22:00
Union, Frenchay
Motion Welcome Rave A showcase of best in underground music. 22:00 – 03:00 Motion

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Week TWO: Monday 16 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Find out about what life as a City Campus The Students'
City Campus Welcome Fair student has to offer with societies, clubs, 10:30 – 14:30 Union Bar,
services and companies all giving out freebies! Bower Ashton
The Misfits Theatre Company will put on an The Students'
Misfits Performance 12:30 – 13:30
exclusive performance. Union, Glenside
Come and meet the Global Student Support
Meeting point:
Team over a nice cuppa whilst practicing
Conversational café 14:00 – 16:00 Main info point,
speaking English with a friendly group of
Frenchay
students in a relaxed environment.
A Disney vs Harry Potter
Fancy dress is welcomed! 19:00 – 22:00 Brass Pig
Pub Quiz
The Students'
Test your knowledge with cash prizes to be
Quiz Night 19:00 – 22:00 Union Bar,
won.
Glenside
The Students'
A Red Bull beach bar makeover with a beach
Red Bull Tropical Party 22:00 – 03:00 Union Bar,
hut photo booth, and plenty of giveaways.
Frenchay

Tuesday 17 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

The Students'
Coffee, Cake and Board Free hot drinks and a range of yummy cakes,
11:00 – 13:00 Union Bar,
Games just turn up and join in.
Glenside
The Students'
Crafternoon Mug decorating, origami, free tea and cake! 12:00 – 15:00 Union Bar,
Bower Ashton
The Students'
Chai and Chat Join us and taste the world of tea traditions. 13:00 – 16:00
Union, Frenchay
RAG Charity Shop Crawl A tour of Bristol's best charity shops. 15:00 – 18:30 City Centre
Meet the folk from the charity shop crawl for
Meet to Eat 16:00 – 21:00 City Centre
dinner!
The Students'
Reps Got Game Join The Students' Union board game café. 17:00 – 21:00
Union, Frenchay
The Students'
Our infamous SUesday is one of our most
SUesday 22:00 – 03:00 Union Bar,
popular regular night time events.
Frenchay
A relaxed drop-in social event for students who
have progressed from UWEBIC. Come and
Meet The UWEBIC Global meet our UWEBIC Global Buddies, who are The Farmhouse,
13:30 – 15:30
Buddies here to help you during the move from Frenchay
international college to UWE Bristol. Free sweet
treats and drinks will be offered too!

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Wednesday 18 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Bike to Bower Join us on a guided cycle ride. 11:00 – 15:00 City Centre
Fun in the sun with disco tunes, smoothie bike, The Students'
Dip Dye Disco 11:00 – 15:00
free BBQ food and more. Union, Glenside
The Students'
Ash B and friends will be bringing you a night
Bad and Boujee 22:00 – 03:00 Union Bar,
full of bangers.
Frenchay

Thursday 19 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Missing a furry friend from home? Come along The Students'
Meet The Dogs 11:00 – 15:00
and give some love. Union, Frenchay
Join us for an afternoon of rounders and table The Students'
Move with HallsLife 14:30 – 19:00
tennis tournaments with prizes to be won! Union, Frenchay
The Students'
Teas Around the World: Free tea, scones, jam, cream and conversations
16:00 – 19:00 Union Bar,
Bower edition with new people!
Bower Ashton
Whether you’re a singer, musician, poet or The Students'
Thirsty Thursday Open Mic comedian, this event is a chance to strut your 19:00 – 23:00 Union Bar,
stuff. Bower Ashton
The Students'
Murder Mystery at The Come and get involved with an interactive
20:00 – 23:00 Union Bar,
Students' Union murder mystery show.
Frenchay

Friday 20 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Find out about everything the UWE Bristol itself
Freshers’ Fair 11:00 – 16:00 ECC
has to offer and freebies to get!
The Students'
Funday Friday Come down to enjoy the outdoor games. 11:00 – 14:00
Union, Frenchay
The Students'
Live music from a reggae band, a rum bar and
Rum and Reggae Festival 18:00 – 22:00 Union Bar,
special food.
Frenchay
SWX, City
Farfetched UWE Bristol’s official Friday party night. 22:00 – 03:00
Centre

Saturday 21 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

The Students'
Sun Up will provide you with the energy and
Sun Up x Feel the Funk 14:00 – 21:00 Union Bar,
good vibes you need to party.
Frenchay
Feel Good Yoga and Wellie Join the Feel Good Team to unwind after The Farmhouse,
16:00 – 19:00
Walk! Welcome week. Frenchay

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Sunday 22 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Feel Good @ The A yoga session to chill out and prepare for The Farmhouse,
13:00 – 16:00
Farmhouse starting your course the next day. Frenchay

Sunday 29 September 2019

Event Description Time Location

Welcome to the UK! The home of fish and
chips, afternoon tea, and of course, Harry
Harry Potter Day Trip Potter. What better way to celebrate your 10:00 – 22:00 London
arrival than with a day trip to Harry Potter
Studios London?

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Orientation Timetable
For all new international and European students at the ECC (Exhibition and
Conference Centre)

As a new international or European student, Orientation is your chance to meet other students,
members of staff from the university and learn important information about the University.

*Global workshops are open from Wednesday 11 September to Thursday 12 September and
you will need to register your attendance, by clicking on the link here.

Please note: Spaces will be allocated on first come, first serve basis but we will
prioritise your first choice.

Day ONE: Wednesday 11 September 2019

Location Workshop Description Time

We want to create an inclusive campus where
diversity is celebrated, antisocial attitudes and
Speak Up 11:30 – 12:15
behaviours are challenged. Here we can help you
to #SpeakUp and be part of this movement.
Global room 1
Academic skills and An introduction to the academic skills and the
12:30 – 13:15
Library support library support to help you succeed at UWE Bristol.
Malaysia – Adapting to
Listen to life experiences of current UWE students. 14:00 – 15:00
life in the UK
We will help you understand your financial contract
with UWE Bristol and our financial processes. An
Money matters 10:30 – 11:15
opportunity to seek advice on opening a bank
account and money management.
Advice on visa and immigration policies. We will
UK Visa & Immigration provide guidance for international students coming 11:30 – 12:15
to UWE Bristol or continuing their studies with us.
Global room 2
Here we will help you gain work experience whilst
studying in the UK, enable you to access
International Talent 12:30 – 13:15
employability related training, events and
volunteering opportunities.
Welcome to our EU national students. Here is an
EU National – Adapting
opportunity for you to ask questions about the EU 14:00 – 15:00
to life in the UK
settlement scheme.
An external expert will be running an informal and
interactive session that will introduce you to
An Introduction to common traits in British thinking and behaviours, 10:30 – 11:15
Global room 3 British Culture and will signpost you to ways you can learn more 11:30 – 12:15
about British culture in the future.

Thailand – Adapting to
Listen to life experiences of current UWE students. 14:00 – 15:00
life in the UK
China – Adapting to life
Lecture theatre Listen to life experiences of current UWE students. 14:00 – 15:00
in the UK

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Day TWO: Thursday 12 September 2019

Location Workshop Description Time

Academic skills and An introduction to the academic skills and the library
10:30 – 11:15
Library support support to help you succeed at UWE Bristol.
We want to create an inclusive campus where
diversity is celebrated, antisocial attitudes and
Global room 1 Speak Up 11:30 – 12:15
behaviours are challenged. Here we can help you to
#SpeakUp and be part of this movement.
Hong Kong – Adapting
Listen to life experiences of current UWE students. 14:00 – 15:00
to life in the UK
We will help you understand your financial contract
with UWE Bristol and our financial processes. An
Money matters 11:30 – 12:15
opportunity to seek advice on opening a bank
account and money management.
Here we will help you gain work experience whilst
Global room 2
studying in the UK, enable you to access
International Talent 12:30 – 13:15
employability related training, events and
volunteering opportunities.
South Asia – Adapting to
Listen to life experiences of current UWE students. 14:00 – 15:00
life in the UK
Advice on visa and immigration policies. We will
UK Visa & Immigration provide guidance for international students coming to 12:30 – 13:15
UWE Bristol or continuing their studies with us.
Global room 3
Welcome to our EU national students. Here is an
EU National – Adapting
opportunity for you to ask questions about the EU 14:00 – 15:00
to life in the UK
settlement scheme.
Vietnam – Adapting to
Global room 4 Listen to life experiences of current UWE students. 14:00 – 15:00
life in the UK