2015 Freshers Magazine

2015FRESHERSMAGAZINE

FRESHERS’ FAIR MAP INSIDE!

WELCOME!Welcome to your Students’ Union!

Welcome to your Students’ Union! We exist to help every student get

the very best out of their time at UWE Bristol. We offer a huge range

of Societies and Sports Clubs, all to give you the chance to develop

your skills and talents, have fun and meet new people. So join in,

speak up and be more!

Come and say hello to us at the brand new Students’ Union building

at Frenchay campus. Join us for a bite to eat in the bar or for a

dance at one of our amazing club nights!

Jack Polson

SU President

JACK POLSONSU PRESIDENT

E: [email protected]

T: @THESUPRESIDENT

F: /THESUPRESIDENT

SCARLETT OLIVERVP COMMUNITY & WELFARE


T: @VPCOMMWELFARE

F: /VPCOMMUNITYANDWELFARE

ADAM BRITTAINVP SPORTS & HEALTH


T: @VPSPORTSHEALTH

F: /VP.SPORTSANDHEALTH

GEM HEYWOODVP SOCIETIES & COMMUNICATION


T: @VPSOCSANDCOMMS

F: /VPSOCSANDCOMMS

LAUREN CONENVP EDUCATION


T: @VPEDUCATION

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MEET YOUR PRESIDENTSYour Presidents are elected to represent you!

CHELSEA MCNULTYCOMMUNITY & WELFARE

KEVIN WILSONDISABLED STUDENTS

RONG CUIINTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS

ROISIN GREENUPSPORTS & HEALTH

LEYTH HAMPSHIRESUSTAINABILITY

JACK LIGHTLGBT

PART-TIME OFFICERS

Could you represent over 27,000 students to the Students’ Union, the university, the community and beyond?

Join in with your Students’ Union by running for a position in our upcoming

byelections this September. From Societies to education, we have a range of

important positions that will shape the future of the university and the Students’

Union, creating positive changes for UWE students.

Nominations open: 22nd September 2015

Find out more at thestudentsunion.co.uk/elections

BLAKE SEERSBOWER ASHTON

CAMPUS

SHELLEY FAULKNERGLENSIDE CAMPUS

Join us for traditional British afternoon tea and cake!Join in: craft activities to decorate your room, yoga, football, badminton, learn hip-hop dance, design a rocket and an information fair to help you complete your settle in tasks.

!

WELCOME 14:00 – 17:30, THE STUDENTS’ UNION, FRENCHAY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The full timetable of activities can be found at

thestudentsunion.co.uk

Come and join us at the Students’ Union for your

classic British food, dancing to music from around the world, shisha, mocktails, face painting and games.

A great way to make friends and settle in at UWE!

BRITISH TEA PARTY!WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

GLOBAL FUSION PARTY!WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBERThe SU Bar at Frenchay, 19:30 until late

International Students’ Orientation

Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th September

Frenchay, Bower Ashton and Glenside campuses

Informative and social sessions to help you settle in

and make the most of your time at UWE and in Bristol.

The Welcome Lounge

7th September–2nd October

Monday–Thursday: 09:30–13:30 & 15:00–18:00

Friday: 09:30–12:00 & 12:30–16:00

Community Hub (Octagon), Frenchay campus

Come and meet our friendly Global PAL Leaders to

chat about life at UWE Bristol over a cup of tea or

coffee. The Welcome Lounge is the best place to ask

for advice, find accommodation and to find out more

about living in the UK.

INTERNATIONAL WELCOME!If you’re new to the UK, we have some special events

just for you! You can expect a warm welcome from

our friendly team plus lots of advice to help you settle

in to life here. Your Students’ Union is here to help

ensure international students have the best possible

experience at UWE.

WE’RE HERE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIFE OF EVERY STUDENT AT UWE

YOUR NEW STUDENTS’ UNIONEvery UWE campus has its own character and

atmosphere. Frenchay, Glenside and Bower Ashton

campuses each have a Students’ Union, offering

services and a bar providing the very best in food,

drink, music, sports, entertainment and more!

This year sees extended opening hours at Glenside

with an improved food and drinks menu, Starbucks,

and a whole host of new events including a brand

new monthly quiz night! With Bower Ashton campus

being known as the home of creativity at UWE, our

bar offers a delicious range of diverse vegetarian and

vegan specials along with a variety of daily dishes.

Frenchay campus opens its doors to a £9.8m brand

new Students’ Union building this September, located

at the heart of the campus offering social and leisure

spaces, bars, our JobShop service, Student Lettings,

shops and more!

Find out more about your campus at thestudentsunion.co.uk/campuses

FRESHERS’

FAIR 2015

BIGGESTAND BEST

SPORTS CLUBS

SOCIETIES

VOLUNTEERING

FRIDAY 18TH SEPT

11:00–16:00

ECC, FRENCHAY CAMPUS

FREEBIES

NIGHTCLUBS

FOOD AND DRINK

DEMONSTRATIONS

LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES

THESTUDENTSUNION.CO.UK/FAIR

#UWEFRESHERS

COMMERCIALSOCIETIES

SPORTS

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FRESHERS’ FAIR MAP

CHARITIESBarnardo’sBritish Heart FoundationCancer Research UKEast African PlaygroundsMacmillan Cancer SupportMarrowUNICEF

STUDENTS’ UNIONAdvice CentreJobShopLettingsOff The WallRAGShop / O’NeillsThe Green TeamVolunteering

COMMERCIALAbel & ColeAir HopBISCBristol Direct CarsBristol RoversBristol UASBristol University Officers Training CorpsBristol University Royal Navy ReservesCabot Circus Cass ArtChild ReachChristfaith Tabernacle Bristol ChurchColston HallDaysprings Chapel Youth Ministries

DHI South GloucestershireDHP Family Ltd (Thekla)DiceDomino’s Don’t PanicEbenezer Church BristolElim Bristol City ChurchFirst BusGalleries Shopping CentreGod’s House International CentreGourmet Burger KitchenGrace ChurchGreggsHotchaIt’s In The BagKingsway International Christian CentreLocal WorldLucozadeLymphoma AssociationMilkroundNando’sNew Life Church (Bristol)NHS Blood & TransplantO2 AcademyOut Of HandPopworld BristolProgressive CyclesPropagandaPryzmRate My Placement

Royal Navy ReservesRymanSainsbury’sSantanderShowcase Cinema De LuxSouth Glouscester Road SafetyStudent UniverseSWX BristolThe BerkeleyThe Brass PigThe BunkerUWE Centre for Performing ArtsUWE Centre for SportUWE Community Hub UWE EnterpriseUWE Health CentreUWE Healthy UniversityUWE HospitalityUWE International OfficeUWE Library ServicesUWE Student and Partnership ServicesUWE VolunteeringUWE Wellbeing ServiceVirgin MediaWagamamaWalkaboutWessex Bus

OUTSIDE STALLSBee BristolBristol Fair TradeBristol Nature NetworkBristol PhotgraphyBristol UASCampus CutsEllie’s CrepesFarmers Market CakesFossil Free BristolGolf Chipper ShootoutIce Cream ManKarvedesignMoist BristolPenalty ShootoutPieministerPolicePot NoodlePyramid PostersSafe ArcherySpotifyTennis CourtTravel Info and Bike LoanVintage Fair

SPORTS CLUBS AND SOCIETIESCheck out the Sports Clubs, Societies and activities you can get involved with!

MONDAY7TH SEPT

LAUNCH NIGHT18:00–03:00

THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | FREE

Join us for the opening night of your brand new Students’ Union!

Come and discover your Students’ Union Bar with your new

housemates!

TUESDAY8TH SEPT

THE LOCK IN17:00–03:00


The best student night of the week! Our epic Tuesday nights return with

amazing drinks deals and resident DJs.

#SUesday

WEDNESDAY9TH SEPT

GLOBAL FUSION PARTY

19:30–03:00 THE SU BAR AT

FRENCHAY | FREE

Kicking off with classic British pub grub followed by music, shisha,

games and the best music from around

the world!

HALF PRICE MONDAY12:00–18:00


Come along and try our new menu and get 50% off all food and Starbucks

drinks!

INTERNATIONAL WELCOME TEA

PARTY14:00–17:30

THE STUDENTS’ UNION AT FRENCHAY | FREE

Join us for a traditional British

afternoon tea! With activities, tours,

sports, henna, crafts and cake!

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FRIDAY11TH SEPT

AFTER DARK21:00–03:00


Join us for After Dark… Your weekly fix of

house, drum’n’bass and jungle, plus internationally recognised acts

right here at your Students’ Union Bar!

MAIN EVENT: WHITE T-SHIRT

PARTY21:00–03:00


Don’t miss the first official Freshers 2015

event- the famous White T-shirt Party!

SATURDAY12TH SEPT

MAIN EVENT:WELCOME PARTY


FRENCHAY | FREE

The official welcome party! Huge

headliner, epic DJs and over 3,000

freshers!

SUNDAY13TH SEPT

STRINGS ATTACHED


FRENCHAY | FREE

Our brand new weekly live music event launches

here at your new Students’ Union Bar.

MADE IN BRISTOL22:00–04:00

THE BUNKER | £5

One of Bristol’s legendary student

haunts. Two rooms, VIP lounge and

banging tunes. With an appearance from

the notorious Chelsea bunch!

MAIN EVENT: WHERE’S WALLY

VS SMURFS22:00–04:00 PRYZM | £6

It’s back! The legendary Where’s

Wally vs Smurfs party!

MATT EDMONDSON / WELCOME PARTY

THURSDAY10TH SEPT

#UWEWELCOME12:00–18:00

CARROL COURT AND THE STUDENTS’ UNION | FREE

Your official UWE welcome! Join us and your fellow Freshers for inflatables, BBQ, smoothies,

competitions, sports, games, live music and dance displays!

TUESDAY15TH SEPT

THE LOCK IN21:00–03:00


The one and only #SUesday

CASINO NIGHT19:00–23:00

GLENSIDE STUDENT CENTRE | FREE

Feeling lucky? Try your hand at

blackjack or a spin on the roulette table!

MAIN EVENT: PHRESH PRINCE

22:00–03:00 SWX BRISTOL | £6

Get your phresh 90s garments at the ready!

X MARKS THE SPOT

22:00–03:00 THEKLA | £6

The legendary boat that rocks!

MONDAY14TH SEPT

COMEDY CLUB19:00–23:00

ECC (FRENCHAY CAMPUS) | £7

Bringing the best in comedy to your

Students’ Union! Join us as comedy genius

Lee Nelson kicks off the first Comedy

Club of the year!

GLENSIDE WELCOME PARTY

21:00–02:00 MBARGO | FREE

Come along and meet your fellow

Glenside Freshers!

CYCLE CINEMA19:30–22:00

THE STUDENTS’ UNION AT FRENCHAY | FREE

Jump on a bike to power the film!

MAIN EVENT: UV PARTY21:00–03:00

THE SU BAR AT FRENCHAY | £6

Lights, lasers and glow sticks! Don your

rave gear and get down and GLOW!

BOWER WELCOME PARTY

21:00–02:00 START THE BUS | FREE

An exclusive Bower Freshers event, as we take over Start

The Bus!

BOWER FAIR11:00–16:00

THE SU BAR AT BOWER | FREE

Live music, free hog roast and veggie

food, vintage clothes stalls and more!

GLENSIDE WELCOME

11:00–20:00 GLENSIDE STUDENT

CENTRE | FREE

BBQ in the garden, half price Starbucks all day and the DJ

Society on the decks!

CAKE!14:00–16:00

SU COFFEE SHOP AT FRENCHAY | FREE

Free arts and crafts workshops, board games and cake!

RISE ‘N’ SHINE TROPICAL

MORNING RAVE09:00–10:30


Join our tropical troops and rave

your way into the day! Pedal-powered

smoothies, yoga and more – kick

start your Tuesday morning in style.

FILM DAY14:00–18:00


Join us for a chilled day of back-to-back

films in the bar!

WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPT

PYJAMA PUBCRAWL

18:00–03:00 MEET AT GLENSIDE

STUDENT CENTRE | £5

The legendary Glenside Freshers

Pyjama Pub Crawl!

PIZZA AND BOWL15:00–18:30

THE LANES | £5

Pizza and bowling – need we say more?!

MAIN EVENT: MISTAJAM @

KLAAS22:00–04:00 PRYZM | £6

Join us at Bristol’s superclub Pryzm

with DJ MISTAJAM and Etta Bond!

SPORTS NIGHT22:00–03:00

THE BUNKER | £5

The launch of the official UWE sports night #TeamUWE

THURSDAY17TH SEPT

GLOW GAMES19:00–21:00

CENTRE FOR SPORT, FRENCHAY | £2

Grab your fluorescent gear and UV paint!

THIRSTY THURSDAY16:00–21:00


Drinks from £1.50!

LIVE MUSIC19:30–23:00

GLENSIDE | FREE

Acoustic acts and live local bands.

MAIN EVENT: CLUB NOCHE

22:00–04:00 O2 ACADEMY | £6

The Ibiza beach party!PRE’S19:00–03:00


Every Wednesday at your SU Bar!

AFTER DARK21:00–03:00


D&B – house – jungle!

HOUSE 10022:30–04:00

BASEMENT 45 | £5

Two rooms of funk, house and garage!

BBQ AND GAMES13:00–18:00


Join us for inflatable volleyball,

rounders and a BBQ at Wallscourt

Farmhouse.

GLENSIDE FAIR11:00–15:00

GLENSIDE STUDENT CENTRE | FREE

Opportunities to get involved with

sports, volunteering, campaigning and

fundraising, as well as food, drink and

freebies!

MISTAJAM @ KLAAS

SATURDAY19TH SEPT

SUNDAY20TH SEPT

STRINGS ATTACHED


FRENCHAY | FREE

Our brand new weekly live music event in your new

Students’ Union Bar.

FRIDAY18TH SEPT

MAIN EVENT:URBZ N SPICE

22:00–04:00 LAKOTA | £6

Join us at legendary club Lakota for the

ultimate urban night!

BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL12:00–03:00


Local beers and ciders, the Rugby

World Cup and live music – all at your

Students’ Union bar!

MAIN EVENT:FRESHERS’ FAIR

11:00–16:00 ECC , FRENCHAY CAMPUS | FREE

Join us at the biggest and best Freshers’ Fair, showcasing everything your Students’ Union, UWE and Bristol have to offer! Live

performances, freebies, food and

more. Don’t miss out!

DJ FRESH / CLOSING PARTY

MAIN EVENT: FRESHERS’

CLOSING PARTY


FRENCHAY| £20

THE BIG ONE! Five stages and huge headline acts. Don’t miss the biggest and best Freshers’ party! Headlined by the one and only DJ Fresh! We also welcome

B.Traits, Just Kiddin and Sinead Harnett to the finalé party!

TUESDAY22ND SEPT

THE GREEN TEAM GATHERING

18:00–20:30 THE STUDENTS’ UNION AT FRENCHAY | FREE

Join us to meet great people, share ideas,

plan campaigns, eat good food and discuss all things

green.

THURSDAY24TH SEPT

#THINKGREEN BEGREAT11:00–14:30

GLENSIDE STUDENT CENTRE| FREE

Find out how to #thinkgreenbegreat by joining The Green Team at Glenside for

a fun-filled day of activities!

Most of our incredible Freshers’ Week events are held at our brand new Students’ Union at Frenchay campus, however events are also held at Glenside and Bower Ashton.

This year a variety of Bristol venues such as superclubs SWX, Pryzm and urban venue Lakota will also host some of our Freshers’ Week events.

With more nights than ever before, Freshers’ Week 2015 is set to be the biggest and best week Bristol has ever seen!

EVENT VENUES

Buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment thestudentsunion.co.uk/freshers

THESE EVENTS WILL SELL OUT!

[email protected]

#UWEFRESHERS/TheSUatUWE

FRESHERS2015CLOSING

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STUDENTS’ UNION BARSEvery UWE campus has a Students’ Union run bar, dedicated to providing you with the very best in food, drink, music, sports, entertainment and more!

Whether you need a full cooked breakfast, somewhere to watch

the game or fancy a drink in the sun – we have it all at amazing

student–friendly prices!

We exist to support you so if you have an idea for a social or want to

arrange your own event, let us know!

Get in touch! thestudentsunion.co.uk/bars f: /TheSUBarsAtUWE

STUDENT REPS

YOUR EDUCATION“Get the most out of your degree.”

Student Reps are the vital link between UWE students, the university and The Students’ Union.

We have a fantastic Student Rep system that your VP

Education will be working closely with throughout the

year to make sure your voice is being heard!

It’s easy to become a Student Rep, The Students’

Union provides all the support and guidance you’ll

need and it looks great on your CV!

Hi! My name is Lauren and I’m your elected Vice-President

Education for this academic year. My role is to represent your voice

on all things relating to your academic experience and education

whilst studying at UWE.

If you think there are ways to improve your education or you think

something needs changing on your course, I’m here to listen and

champion those changes on your behalf.

I’d love to hear your views, you can find me on Facebook, Twitter

and get in touch by email too!

Lauren Conen

VP Education

Make a difference and head to thestudentsunion.co.uk/reps

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Off The Wall gives all students the chance to

try out a new sport or activity in a fun, social

and relaxed atmosphere. No experience or

equipment required, just turn up and have fun!

£10 MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDES YOU ACCESS TO22 DIFFERENT SPORTS FOR A WHOLE YEAR

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP, VISITTHESTUDENTSUNION.CO.UK/OFFTHEWALL

THESTUDENTSUNION.CO.UK/THISGIRLCAN

DO YOU WANT TO GET ACTIVE?WANT TO TRY A NEW SPORT OR ACTIVITY?

ROWINGRUN5SAILING SNOWSPORTSULTIMATE FRISBEEVOLLEYBALL WALLYBALLWINDSURFWOMEN’S BOXING YOGAZORB FOOTBALL

YOUR SPORTS

“From Snowsports to Cheerleading – there’s something for everyone!”

I’m Adam, your Vice-President Sports and Health. Our sporting

community here at UWE Bristol is fantastic, and now is the time to

get involved and become part of #TeamUWE!

Joining a Sports Club was the highlight of my university experience,

and with over 40 different sports clubs to join, we have something

for everyone! Whether you want to compete nationally in the BUCS

(British Universities and Colleges Sport) Championships or simply

want to try something new, your Students’ Union has it all!

Adam Brittain

VP Sports & Health

thestudentsunion.co.uk/sports

SPORTS CLUBSAmerican FootballArcheryAthleticsBadmintonBasketballBoatBoxingCanoeCheerleadingClimbingCricketCyclingDanceFencingFootball MenFootball WomenGlidingGolf

HockeyJitsuKickboxing & Muay ThaiLacrosseNetballPoloPool and SnookerRidingRugby LeagueRugby Union MenRugby Union WomenSailingSkydiveSnowsportsSquash

Sub AquaSurfSwimming and Water PoloTaekwondoTennisTrampolineUltimate FrisbeeVolleyballWindsurf & Kite

WATCH IT, TRY IT, DO IT

Sports Clubs and Societies will be providing taster sessions, demonstrations and displays over Freshers’ Week and beyond.

Some sessions require booking, for more information please visit thestudentsunion.co.uk/tryit

THURSDAY 10TH SEPT MONDAY 14TH SEPT TUESDAY 15TH SEPT

MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN COFFEE MORNING

11:00–13:00 THE OCTAGON





WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPT

MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN

12:00–14:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION

THURSDAY 17TH SEPT SATURDAY 19TH SEPT SUNDAY 20TH SEPT



SPACE EXPLORATION SOCIETY

13:00–15:00 R BLOCK

FENCING

14:00–16:00 CENTRE FOR SPORT

CLIMBING


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BOWER ASHTON CAMPUS

GLENSIDE CAMPUS

MONDAY 21ST SEPT

DANCE (HIP HOP & BALLET)

19:00–21:00 CENTRE FOR

PERFORMING ARTSF

CANOE

TIMES TBC LOCATION TBC

TAEKWONDO


F

BOARD GAMES SOCIETY


F

SQUASH (WOMEN’S ONLY)


F

ANIME SOCIETY


F

CHEERLEADING


F

GREEN PARTY CRAFTERNOON

14:00–16:00 LOCATION TBC

ROLEPLAY AND WARGAMES SOCIETY


F

TRAMPOLINE


F

AMERICAN FOOTBALL /FLAG FOOTBALL


F

SCOUTS & GUIDES


F

OFF THE WALL YOGA


F

DEBATING SOCIETY


F

JIU JITSU


F

BOAT CLUB – INTRODUCTION TO ROWING TALK


F

NETBALL (CLOSED TRIAL)


F

TUESDAY 22ND SEPT

WINDSURF & KITE

14:00–17:00 BRISTOL HARBOURSIDE

ATHLETICS

18:30–20:00 FILTON WISE

AIRSOFT SOCIETY


F

SQUASH


F

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS

12:00–13:00 R BLOCK

F

PHOTOGRAPHY

13:00–16:00 BRISTOL CITY CENTRE

CLIMBING


F

KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI


F

GREEN PARTY


F

CHEERLEADING


F

BADMINTON (WOMEN’S ONLY)


F

QUIDDITCH


F

ECONOMICS SOCIETY


F

POLE FITNESS


F

ULTIMATE FRISBEE


F

OFF THE WALL ARCHERY


F

ENACTUS


F

DANCE (CONTEMPORARY & JAZZ)

17:00–19:00 CENTRE FOR

PERFORMING ARTS

F

NORDIC-BALTIC IKEA DINNER

17:30–20:00 MEET AT THE

STUDENTS’ UNIONF

OFF THE WALL THIS GIRL CAN RUN5

18:00–19:00 MEET AT THE

STUDENTS’ UNION

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TAE KWON DO


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OFF THE WALL VOLLEYBALL


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MALAYSIAN NETWORK


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CHESS


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SUB AQUA


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OFF THE WALL HANDBALL


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WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPT

POLO

12:00–17:00 DRUIDS LODGE POLO CLUB

BOAT

12:00–17:00 WYCLIFFE BOAT CLUB

DRAMA TASTER SESSION

13:00–14:30 BOWER STUDENTS’ UNION

OFF THE WALLPADDLEBOARDING


SAILING

13:00–18:00 CHEW VALLEY SAILING CLUB

RIDING

13:00–18:00 SUMMERHOUSE EC

SNOWSPORTS

13:00–19:00 GLOUCESTER DRY SKI SLOPE

CANOE

TIMES TBC LOCATION TBC

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NETBALL (OPEN TRIALS)


F

SQUASH


F

FREE PALESTINE


F

CLIMBING


F

POKER


F

HOCKEY


F

GOLF

14:00–16:00 BRISTOL GOLF CENTRE

POLE FITNESS


F

POLICE SOCIETY

15:00–16:00 MEET AT THE

STUDENTS’ UNIONF

VIDEO GAMING


F

BAR SCHOOL

16:00–18:00 THE STUDENTS’ UNION BAR

F

RUGBY UNION WOMEN


F

SPATIAL PLANNING


F

OFF THE WALLFLAG FOOTBALL


F

JIU JITSU


F

DRAMA


F

FREE PALESTINE


F

THURSDAY 24TH SEPT

WINDSURF & KITE


GREEN PARTY LAUNCH EVENT


ATHLETICS

18:30–20:00 FILTON WISE

BADMINTON


F

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS

12:00–13:00 R BLOCK

F

SQUASH

12:10–14:10 R BLOCK

F

CLIMBING


F

TRANS MEDICAL


F

TENNIS


F

GOOD FOOD SOCIETY


F

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN SOCIETY


F

VOLLEYBALL


F

DRAMA


F

ROLEPLAY AND WARGAMES SOCIETY


F

ULTIMATE FRISBEE


F

BASKETBALL


F

BASKETBALL


F

OFF THE WALL WALLYBALL


F

PAIRS SOCIETY


F

BOXINGWOMEN’S ONLY SESSION


F

DJ SOCIETY


F

CRICKET


F

TAE KWON DO


F

POLE FITNESS


F

FRIDAY 25TH SEPT SATURDAY 26TH SEPT SUNDAY 27TH SEPT

OFF THE WALL ROUNDERS

14:00–16:00 MEET AT GLENSIDE STUDENTS’ UNION

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CHEERLEADING


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RUGBY UNION WOMEN


F

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY


F

LAW


F

TRADING CARDS SOCIETY


F

FALUN GONG SOCIETY


F

JIU JITSU


F

OFF THE WALL DODGEBALL


F

LACROSSE


F

COMIC BOOKS& SCI-FI SOCIETY


F

JIU JITSU


F

POLE FITNESS


F

SPACE EXPLORATION SOCIETY

10:00–18:00 R BLOCK

F

TAE KWON DO


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F

CHEERLEADING


F

OFF THE WALL FUN CYCLE

13:00–14:30 MEET AT CENTRE FOR SPORT

F

CHEERLEADING


F

LACROSSE


F

OFF THE WALL FRISBEE GOLF

14:00–16:00 MEET AT HALLEY NURSERYF

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TUESDAY 29TH SEPT SATURDAY 3RD – SUNDAY 4TH OCT

WEDNESDAY 7TH OCT

SAILING

13:00–16:00 CHEW VALLEY LAKE

MONDAY 12TH OCT

GREEN PARTY


SUB AQUA

19:00–22:30 MEET AT THE

STUDENTS’ UNIONF

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YOUR SOCIETIES

Hi, I’m Gem!

Being involved in a Society or activity can truly enhance your

student experience, so my job as your Vice-President for Societies

and Communication is to ensure that opportunities to get involved

are readily available and accessible to students. I will support and

provide guidance to societies and drive improvements to benefit you.

There are over 60 different Societies to join at UWE, providing the

opportunity to meet new people, boost your CV and enhance your

student experience. With so many to choose from, the fun starts here!

Gem Heywood

VP Societies & Communication

“Being part of a society was the most rewarding part of my university experience.”

SOCIETIES AND CHARITIESAero Airsoft Amnesty International Anime Bar School Barnardo’s Board Games Bristol Architecture Bristol Spatial Planning British Heart Foundation Cancer Research Chess Comic Books & Sci-Fi Darts Debating Society Dino DJ Drama Economics ENACTUS English EWB (Engineers Without Borders) Falun Gong Feminist

Forensic Science Free Palestine Geography Good Food Graphic Design Green Party History Hub Radio Innovative Technology Labour Law Live Music Macmillan Marketing Marrow Mathematics & Statistics Medical Science Midwifery Occupational Therapy Paintball PAIRS (Politics & International Relations)Paramedics Photography Physiotherapy

Poker Pole Fitness Police Product Design Psychology Public Relations Quidditch Radiotherapy and Oncology Refugee Action Roleplay & Wargaming SAGUWE Space Exploration Trading & InvestmentTrading Cards Transcendental Meditation UNICEF Vegetarian & Vegan Video Gaming Western Eye

YOUR COMMUNITY SOCIETIES

I’m Scarlett the Vice-President Community and Welfare.

I represent and raise awareness around issues such as

housing, finance and transport through to integrating and

building student communities.

Look out for my first campaign “Late Night Do It Right”

My team and I will be staying up late to charge phones,

provide flip-flops and make you tea and toast! Make

sure to join in with Community Societies and The Green

Team, and get involved with volunteering and fundraising

activities; it’s all free!

Scarlett Oliver

VP Community & Welfare

“Community Societies are a great way to meet others with similar identities and beliefs.”

NATIONAL, FAITH AND IDENTITY SOCIETIESAfrican CaribbeanArabBangladeshiBulgarianChineseChristian UnionFilipinoHellenicHinduHong KongIslamicMalaysian Students AssociationMental Health CampaignNepaleseNigerianNordic-BalticPaganPolish

Post Grad StudentsRedeemed Christian Church of GodSomaliStudents Living at HomeUWELGBT+Vietnamese

Can’t find the Society for you? Email [email protected]

If your nationality, belief or identity is not currently represented, let

us know! [email protected]

thestudentsunion.co.uk/societies

THE GREEN TEAMThe Green Team are a group of students dedicated to bringing about positive change both on campus and in the Bristol community.

Becoming a part of The Green Team provides a flexible way to get

involved with a whole host of social and environmental opportunities,

whether you’re a keen environmentalist, what to know more about

sustainability, or just want to meet a great bunch of people!

Discover more and join in

f: /groups/TheGreenTeam1 t: @thegreen_team #thinkgreenbegreat thestudentsunion.co.uk/greenteam [email protected]

WHAT ARE YOUDOING IN 2015?This year Bristol is the Green Capital

of Europe! This means there are

loads of amazing (free!) events all

around Bristol. Keep in touch with

The Green Team, and we'll be posting

about all of the amazing things

you can get involved in, including

volunteer opportunities and fun events.

Volunteering is a great chance to get

experience, enhance your CV, make

new friends and discover Bristol!

For more information, visit thestudentsunion.co.uk/2015

VOLUNTEERING AND FUNDRAISINGDo you want to enhance your employability? Travel the world? Learn new skills? Discover Bristol? Meet new people? Have fun?

Thousands of students volunteer every year at UWE

and it’s easy to join them!

How to get involved thestudentsunion.co.uk/volunteer [email protected]

RAG

Anyone can be a part of the RAG (Raise and Give)

team, a group of student fundraisers who organise

exciting events throughout the year. It’s a great way to

do your bit and have fun!

Volunteering FairMeet local and international organisations and fi nd out how you can get involved with 100s of different opportunities!

Wednesday 30 September 2015, 11:00–15:00Exhibition and Conference Centre (ECC), Frenchay Campus, UWE Bristol

>> Look who’s coming… Citizens Advice Bureau • Arnolfi ni • Graphic Science • Latitude Global Volunteering • Connect Psychology • RSPCA • Bristol Energy Cooperative • Raleigh International • The Prince’s Trust • NHS • Babbasa Youth Empowerment • EDGE Sports volunteering… and many more!

>> Find out about UWE Volunteering programmes including Silver Surfers, Creative Club, The Social and opportunities in local schools.

>> Over 80 organisations from a variety of sectors

>> Gain skills and experience to help you stand out from the crowd!

www.uwe.ac.uk/volunteer/UWEVolunteering @UWEVolunteering/UWEVolunteering @

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Free, friendly and confidential advice for all students.

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Feel Good events and campaigns are here to help you create and

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It’s all free and there

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Cooking

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