Freshers Guide

UWE Students’ Union

FRESHERS’ GUIDE

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WELCOME TO UWE STUDENTS’ UNION Ambition - Diversity - Honesty - Respect - Trust What you hold in your hands is a guide to making the most of your first few weeks at UWE. You will have the time of your life at university and UWE Students’ Union (UWESU) is here to make sure you gain the best possible experience.

We all know you work towards a qualification when you come to university, but there’s so much more you can do while you’re here. Even UWE’s Vice Chancellor Steve West will tell you there’s more to life than academia. University is a time to find new interests, develop existing ones and most of all discover who you are and who you want to be.

UWE is a thriving community made up of a whole range of different people and the Students’ Union strives to bring them all together, in a harmonious kind of way! There is no doubt that UWESU will be at the heart of your social, cultural and political experience while you’re at UWE. This guide will explain what UWESU is all about, the bits that are vital to you and more importantly what you can expect during your Freshers’ Week. Freshers’ Week fills the start of your university experience with a chance to get involved with what UWESU has to offer. We want you to have the best possible start to your time at UWE, so we hold the largest Freshers’ Fair in the country and host many exciting club nights and parties during the week. All in your honour! Tickets sell out fast so check out the Freshers’ website: www.uwesu.org/freshers2010 to make sure you don’t miss out on some of the biggest events during Freshers’ Week.

Until then, have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you in September!

From your Students’ Union

COME & JOIN US

Join UWE Freshers 2010 group on Facebook to get the latest news and details of Freshers’ events. To find out more about our Facebook groups see: www.uwesu.org/facebook Dont miss all the latest news and events from across the campuses, join UWESU on:

twitter | Flickr | You Tube

UWESU DISCOUNT & MEMBERSHIP CARD In this mailing you will find your 2010/11 UWESU membership card. In order to make the most of the opportunities offered by UWESU, please register with us online. When you complete your registration you will be given your membership number to add to your membership card. To register go to:

www.uwesu.org/register Some benefits of your FREE membership card include:

Student Discount Directory

Your local student directory is the best place to find discounts for all your favourite shops in and around Bristol. From hairdressers, bars, driving schools, bike shops, eating out establishments and beauty salons there is always going to be somewhere for you to save!

These discounts are exclusive to UWESU members and your card must be registered with the Students’ Union before you can see where you can save!

To register go to: www.uwesu.org/register To discover all the amazing discounts on your doorstep visit: www.uwesu.org/discounts Happy saving!

Also take a look at the NUS EXTRA Card which will give you extra money saving discounts. For further information about NUS Extra see the advert on page 28.

Sports & Societies

You can join Sports and Societies online and pay your membership fees. For more information about UWESU’s Sports Clubs and Societies see their web pages, which can be found through the UWESU homepage:

www.uwesu.org

or go to the Sports & Activities Centre, 5th floor, F block, Room 5F2, Frenchay or visit your campus office.

Remember to register! Go to: www.uwesu.org/register

YOUR PRESIDENTS FOR 10/11 3,021 UWE students voted in the annual UWESU elections in March. Here are the four elected Presidents of your Students’ Union and their priorities for the year ahead.

Colin Offler SRC President Hi! I’m Colin, and I am your Student Representative Council (SRC) President for 2010/11. I have been newly elected into office by the students of UWE to ensure your student voice is heard loud and clear! UWE is an incredibly diverse, unique and exciting institution and as one of your four student body presidents it’s my job to ensure you get the best out of your time here and to ensure that the changes made at UWE reflect your best interests. UWE and your Students’ Union have an incredible amount to offer so make the most of your student experience!

Terry Atkinson Activities President Hello! My name is Terry and I am your elected Activities President for 2010/11.

What will I do for you?

My responsibilities for you include: supporting s oc ie t ie s, st ud e nt welfare, entertainments, student media and the Raising & Giving society (RAG). I am here for you and I work for you. I spent four of the greatest years of my life studying at UWE and working for UWESU. I want to give something back, I want to help enhance your experience here at university. If you like the sound of anything I have mentioned, or if you just want a natter, email me on: activities.president@uwe.ac.uk See you guys soon!

Gail Wilson SRC Vice President Hi I’m Gail your Student Representative Council (SRC) Vice President for 2010/11.

This is my 2nd year as a president after being reelected but before that I studied for 5 years at Hartpury College as an undergrad and postgrad student. My role alongside the other 3 presidents is to represent and support you as students here at UWE, and my focus is on academic issues, from assessment feedback to teaching quality. UWE is a great place to study and Bristol is a great place to live so get stuck in and enjoy it!

Nadia Harding Sports President Hey I’m Nads (AKA GO Nads), re-elected Sports President for 2010-2011.

I am here to encourage the development of UWE Sport, and to increase participation in recreational activity for ALL students. I coordinate the Varsity Series where we play against our rivals Bristol University. I also coordinate, the monthly Sports Night, Sports Awards, Free Sport For Freshers’ Week and chair the Sports Council. This year I will also be part of a Relocation Board for our St Matts Campus. Finally and most importantly I am here to represent YOU the students, so come and chat to me!

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GET INVOLVED WITH US...

St Matt’s Chair Paddy Besiris

Glenside Chair Chris Langley

Bower Ashton Chair Karli Baker

Frenchay Chair Dominic Mottram frenchaycampuschair@hotmail.co.uk

FB: St Matt’s - SU

FB: Glenside student union

FB: Bower Ashton SU

stmattschair@hotmail.com

glensidecampuschair@hotmail.co.uk

bowercampuschair@hotmail.co.uk

Hartpury Chair Rebecca Calver

Activities Vice President Meenal Odedra

Sports Vice President Liz Green

RAG: Raising & Giving Sarah Reynolds

uwesu.org/activities

sports.vice-president@hotmail.co.uk

Freshers’ Events Co-ordinator

Volunteer Support Officer

Student Publications’ Editor

Alex Bright

Helen Seacombe

George Rowe

Hub Radio Manager Pete Bocking

FB: UWE Freshers 10 suevents@uwe.ac.uk

Helen.Seacombe@uwe.ac.uk

www.uwesu.org/activities

FB: Western Eye publications@uwe.ac.uk

FB: Hub Radio www.hubradio.co.uk

FB: Hartpury SU

FB: UWESU RAG www.uwesu.net/rag

...AND MAKE YOUR UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE COUNT!

SU DEMOCRACY A core principle of UWESU is that it is run by students for students. This is not only achieved by the election of four students as Presidents of UWESU, but by various other means that put UWE students and their views at the heart of the Union. UWESU hold regular Council Meetings; these Councils are Sports, Activities and Student Representatives. To get involved contact any of the elected Presidents or just pop into your SU campus office.

Elections

There are many opportunities for you to get involved and influence the direction of your Union. You could stand for election and become a President. The main elections take place in March when you will have the joy of seeing hundreds of campaign posters plastered to every pin board, bus stop and window! You also have the opportunity to choose to vote for various part time and full time postions. Look out for further information in February.

Annual General Meeting

In November UWESU’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held.

This is the highest-level policy and decision making forum, where all students can come and vote on what the Union does and what it stands for.

STUDENT REPS

WHAT?

Student Reps are your link to feeding back on your student experience to the University. Every course at every level should have at least one Student Rep. If you have an issue specifically about your course or the University in general you can take it to your Student Rep and they will be able to help. They are also the ones the University asks when they want student opinion so it’s important to tell them what you think. If you don’t know who your rep is, contact us at the email address below.

WHY?

Any student can put themselves forward to be a Student Rep; here are some reasons why you should: • Enhance your CV • Be a member of Students’ Union meetings, giving you a direct say on how the Union is run • Work on national student campaigns • Speak out, make changes and leave your mark • Meet lots of different people and make new friends • Sit on top University meetings • Attend the Annual Student Rep Awards • Receive a Student Rep Certificate • Attendance allowance of £6.58 per hour for time spent in meetings • Organise events and write articles for the Western Eye • You only have to attend 2 to 3 meetings a term as a minimum commitment so it’s easy

to balance them with your studies and other commitments!

HOW?

Reps for each course and level will be elected in your faculty in the first few weeks of term. If you don’t know who is arranging this, ask a module or programme leader, or contact us at the email address below.

Once you have become a Student Rep you will receive training and support from the Students’ Union and will be able to get involved with lots of different aspects of the Union. So get in touch!

Tel: 0117 32 82580 Email: studentreps@uwe.ac.uk Web: www.uwesu.org/reps For full details of all the above visit www.uwe.ac.uk/newstudents

SPORT

UWESU offers a diverse range of sports, which we would urge you to get involved with. If you can’t find what you’re looking for then we will support you in establishing the club. Every single sports club is run for students by students. All our students are democratically elected to be on a committee – one day it could be you! Each club has a stall at the Freshers’ Fair, so you can find out all about them there. Make the most of UWESU and your time at University by enjoying what’s on offer! UWESU Sport provides you with free and subsidised training, trips, clothing, socials, courses etc … so there’s no excuse not to get involved!

BUCS

British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) is the governing body of University and College sport and you have the potential to represent the University in national competition. This year there will be 37 teams from Badminton to Water Polo, participating in league and knockout competition. Weekend tournaments provide opportunities for other sports from Athletics to Windsurf.

BUCS League Champions

Premier Southern ‘B’: Rugby Union Men’s 1st Team Division Two: Rugby Union Women’s 1st Team (Undefeated) Division Two: Badminton Men’s 1st Team Division Two: Cricket Men’s 1st Team Division Two: Football Women’s 1st Team (Undefeated) Division Two: Hockey Women’s 1st Team (Undefeated) Division Four: Hockey Women’s 2nd Team (Undefeated)

Sports Clubs for 10/11: Athletics American Football Badminton Basketball Men Basketball Women Boat Boxing Canoe Climbing Cricket Cycling Fencing Football Men Football Women Gliding Hockey Ice Hockey Jiu Jitsu Kickboxing Lacrosse Mountain & Hillwalking Netball Polo Riding Rugby Men Rugby Women Sailing Skydive Snowsports Squash Sub Aqua Surf Swimming & Waterpolo Tae Kwon Do Tennis Trampoline Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Windsurf

Knockouts & National Rankings

Cricket Men’s 1st Team: Conference Cup Semi-finalists Fencing Men’s 1st Team: Conference Cup Champions Football Women’s 1st Team: Conference Cup Champions Riding: 1 Gold and Team Championship Bronze Squash Men’s 1st Team: Trophy Finalists Basketball Women’s 1st Team: Conference Cup Finalists Rugby Women’s 1st Team: Conference Cup Finalists Badminton Men’s 1st Team: Conference Cup Semi Finalists Golf (Mixed): Conference Cup Semi Finalists Volleyball Women’s 1st Team: Conference Cup Semi Finalists Rowing: 2 Silver & 2 Bronze Snowsports: Snowboard Team Champions plus 3 Gold, 1 Silver & 3 Bronze Karate: 1 Gold & 1 Bronze Boxing: 2 Silvers Hockey Men’s 1st Team: National Ranking Top 16

“I was quite scared when I joined University.

Though getting involved in Netball I met and made friends for life, had an awesome time, was elected on the committee and now I am pretty good at Netball too!” *******FREE SPORT FOR FRESHERS’ WEEK!******* Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd September.

In the lead up to Freshers’ Fair come and try out a new Sport or Society for FREE! A selection of sports and societies will be on offer to try out, for one week only at the Centre for Sport. Keep an eye on our website for more details www.uwesu.org/sport

Social Sport (Intramural)

UWESU Sport in conjunction with the University provide leagues and tournaments in several sports offering a competitive, fun and relaxed opportunity for all UWE students irrespective of ability. We’ll provide you with just about everything you need from first aid training to official’s courses. So sign up on your own and we’ll put you in a team or come prepared with a group of mates.

Sports Exec Liz Green: Adam Stenlake: Richard Armitage: Georgie Debenham: Not elected yet: Not elected yet:

Sports Vice President Competitions Officer Media & Communications Officer Events Officer Campaigns Officer Combat Sports Officer

0117 32 82719 sports.activities@uwe.ac.uK www.uwesu.org/sports

Activities at UWESU include societies, student media, entertainments and volunteering. Getting involved in these activities is a great way to meet people with similar interests and are a perfect way to learn new skills. Employers today are looking for more than just a degree, so getting involved in Union activities is a great way to boost your job prospects.

UWESU offers a diverse range of societies providing something for everyone including many cultural, music, interest, religious, political and performance societies. All of the societites listed opposite will be at Frenchay’s Freshers’ Fair so come and see what they get up to.

If none of the societies on offer take your fancy it is very easy to set up your own, just visit the SU website.

Volunteering

Raise and Give (RAG)

Raise and Give is your one-stop shop for fun, frolics and fundraising, all in the name of charity. Last year RAG raised over £14,000 which included the first ever running of Jailbreak, which saw over 60 teams try and get as far as possible away from UWE without spending any money - the winners got to New York!

In February they host the awe-inspiring RAG Week with events to include Cabaret, Speed Dating, Comedy Nights and the Bristol Mega Raid where we join with RAGs from across the country to descend on Bristol to raise money for local charities. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved throughout the year so if you think you’d like to get involved in something fun for a good cause look no further than RAG. If you’d rather leave the organisation to someone else, then just have a great time knowing that you’re helping local and national charities.

Get involved with volunteering while you’re a student at UWE and stand out from the crowd. Whether you want to learn a new skill or share an existing one, meet new people or enhance your employability... there is something just for you. UWESU volunteering specialises in offering you the opportunity to set up your own projects, campaigns and events to benefit the local community. As long as it is led by you we will help you along the way, and even give you the opportunity to apply for up to £100 to kick-start your idea. We also run one-off volunteering days in the local community including the Big Beach Clean and other conservation projects. Whatever you’re interested in, your Volunteer Support Officer Helen Seacombe can help you find a volunteering project that is right for you.

ACTIVITIES Societies for 10/11:

African Caribbean Airsoft Amnesty International Anime Archaos Bar School Believers Loveworld Chess Combat Karate Comets Cheerleading Squad Dance Disabled Students Drama Society ELSA Engineering Enterprise Environmental Health Forensic Science Free Palestine Hellenic Hindu History Islamic Land & Animal Biology (LABsoc) Live Music Malaysian Student Association MathSoc OutUWE (LGBTx) Paintball People & Planet Poker Pole Fitness Post Grad Psychology Real Ale Roleplay Scouts & Guides Urban Vietnamese Wargames

Societies Exec: Meenal Odedra: Jason Yannacopoulos: Kate Lees: Polina Kerman Hogg: Olivia Gilbert: Nick Williams: Sarah Reynolds: Chris Holgate: Will Harding: Not yet elected:

Activities Vice President Liberation Officer Campaigns Officer Publicity Officer Communications Officer Events Officer RAG Chair Campaigns Chair Events Chair Media Chair

0117 32 82719 sports.activities@uwe.ac.uk www.uwesu.org/societies

uwesu+uwe presents

welcome weekend www.uwe.ac.uk/newstudents To get things off to a flying start for all students joining UWE in September 2010, the University and UWE Students’ Union (UWESU) have put together a host of activities and events to welcome you in style. Whether you live in private accommodation, at home or are studying on another campus you are welcome to join any of the events, activities or performances over Welcome Weekend.

Music, food and entertainment will bring Frenchay and Glenside Campuses to life over Welcome Weekend, and our Bower Ashton and St Matthias Campuses will celebrate with a Welcome Monday bbq. ‘Chill out’ and designated alcohol free areas will be provided for those students who would prefer a quiet space to relax in during the weekend.

Welcome Weekend | Frenchay Campus

Student Ambassadors

A small army of Student Ambassadors and Freshers’ Angels will be on hand to ‘meet and greet’ new students on Frenchay and Glenside Campuses over Welcome Weekend and throughout Freshers’ Week – look out for their red t-shirts.

International Students’ Orientation

Monday 13th to Friday 17th September We look forward to welcoming students from all over the globe to the Orientation sessions. These five days of activities and events will give you important information about UWE and the Bristol community and are a great opportunity to meet other new students and make friends. A quiz night, barn dance and dinner at a venue of your choice are just some of the welcome events on offer to all students during the Orientation week

Saturday 18th September In between your university tours and meeting the staff and academics from your Department you will be welcomed in style by the Vice-Chancellor of the University and your UWESU Presidents. Entertainment will also be provided by the brilliant UniSmart team who offer advice on university life in their own unique style - a real hit with Freshers!

From 10:00 listen out for the samba band leading the way from the Student Village to the Welcome talks and UniSmart performances in the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Welcome & UniSmart performance times: 10:30 | 13:00 | 15:30 Each session will last approximately one hour. You will need to apply for an e- ticket in order to attend the UniSmart performance - please indicate your preferred attendance time at Formstack: www.formstack.com/forms/uwe-welcome_weekend_eticket There’s plenty to keep you entertained during the day in the hub of Frenchay Campus. We’ll have live music, DJs and barbeques all day at the UWESU Escape bar and patio and they’ll be serving all day breakfasts and free tea and coffee in OneZone restaurant.

Welcome weekend is brought to you by UWESU and UWE / bettertogether

hello+welcome Welcome Party | Frenchay Campus

Saturday 18th September | 10:00 - 03:00 | Free entry The Welcome party is the perfect opportunity for you and your new friends to really let your hair down, with familiar faces from Radio 1 keeping you entertained all night – all for free!

Free shuttle buses are available from St Matthias and Glenside Campuses to bring you to Frenchay Campus for the Welcome Party.

To Frenchay Campus 22:00 – leave St Matthias bus stop, College Road – to Glenside Campus – to Frenchay Campus 23:00 – leave St Matthias bus stop, College Road – to Glenside Campus – to Frenchay Campus Return from Frenchay Campus 02:00 – Frenchay Campus – to Glenside Campus – to St Matthias bus stop, College Road 03:00 – Frenchay Campus – to Glenside Campus – to St Matthias bus stop, College Road

Welcome Weekend | Frenchay Campus

Sunday 19th September Accommodation information talks will take place for students living in UWE student accommodation.

For students living on Frenchay Campus talks will take place in the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre. For full details of venues and times for all student accommodation talks go to: www.uwe.ac.uk/accommodation/

Welcome Weekend Glenside Campus

Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th September Throughout Welcome Weekend there will be plenty of opportunity to get involved in the fun at Glenside Students’ Union Centre.

Staff will be on hand to welcome you from 10:00-16:00 on Saturday and 11:00 -15:00 on Sunday. Don’t miss out on all the fun of the fair with popcorn, candyfloss, balloon modelling, face painting and a chocolate fountain!

Welcome Party at Glenside

Saturday 18th September | 20:00- 23.00 Then grab a shuttle bus to Frenchay to make the most of the fun.

Welcome Party (part two!)

Sunday 18 September 20:00 ‘til late.

Welcome Monday Bower Ashton & St Matthias Campuses

Monday 20th September Bower Ashton & St Matthias Campus staff will join new students at a free barbeque lunch from 12:00-14:00.

Welcome Monday Gloucester & Swindon Education Centres

Monday 20th September Gloucester & Swindon Education Centres will welcome new students with complimentary refreshments.

FRESHERS’ FAIRS

Freshers’ Angels Watch out for the Freshers’ Angels at Glenside, St Matt’s & Bower Ashton campuses.

The Angels aim to help you in any way possible; whether that be directing you to your faculty, advising you of bus times, informing you of all the fabulous events throughout the Freshers’ Week or if you just want a chat, they’re more than happy to chat away too!

Hartpury Fair: Thursday 16th Sept Bower Ashton Fair: Monday 20th Sept Glenside & St Matt’s Fair: Wednesday 22nd Sept Frenchay Fair: Friday 24th Sept Frenchay Fair

Relocated to UWE’s Exhibition and Conference Centre, the South West’s biggest Freshers’ Fair has just got bigger. In attendance at the fair will be a whole host of commercial stalls alongside UWESU’s own sports clubs and societies. Local and national companies will be vying for your attention with freebies and giveaways while our clubs and societies will be showing off what they can do with displays and demonstrations. There will be live music, entertainment, food and the last opportunity to try out free sport for all, so it is not to be missed!

Campus Fairs

Bower Ashton, a combined Glenside and St Matt’s and a Hartpury fair are all taking place as well as the large Frenchay Fair. These mini-fairs on each campus give you an introduction to sports and societies as well as campus based activities, local and more specialist course focused stalls. These fairs are also a great way to get to know your campus and be introduced to loads of people who know exactly what being at uni is all about.

www.uwesu.org/freshers

YOUR PULL OUT GUIDE TO

FRESHERS’ WEEK So what is Freshers’ Week?

Well, it’s a mix of all things exciting. It’s the time your Students’ Union spends letting you know what’s out there. Freshers’ Week is actually a tad longer than just the standard seven days and it has some amazing entertainment, activities and opportunities. Not only will we be showing you how to have a good time (like you don’t know!) but also keeping you up to speed with what we can offer you throughout the year.

Freshers’ Week and university life in general is what you make of it, and we think we’ve got it down to a fine art. Push your boundaries and enjoy yourself, without becoming the laughing stock of your campus! Our job is to enhance your experience whilst studying at UWE, and what better time to start than the beginning?

Alex, Freshers’ Team

Freshers’ Reps

This elite, rowdy bunch of students can be seen running around Frenchay and the City Centre in pink t-shirts. If you’re not enjoying Freshers’ Week it’s their job to make sure you are! The Freshers’ Reps and the Event Operators (in black) will know everything about Freshers’ Week (such as which band are playing when) so throw your questions their way.

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Preview Party (FR) Thurs 16th Sept | 8pm-3am Free | No ticket needed

Saturday 18th Sept

UWE Welcome Party (FR)

White T-Shirt Party (FR) Fri 17th Sept | 8pm-3am Free T-shirt | No ticket needed

Sunday 19th Sept

Sunday Acoustic Chill (FR)

9pm-3am | Free No ticket needed

8pm-1am | Free No ticket Needed

Monday 20th Sept

Tuesday 21st Sept

Friday 24th Sept

Bower Welcome Party (CC)

Tickets from Frenchay SU & Online

Tickets from Bower SU & Online

Live Wire (FR)

Bower Pub Crawl (CC)

Tickets from Frenchay SU & Online

Tickets from Bower SU

9pm-3am | £5

9pm-3am | £3

10pm-3am | £5

8pm-3am | £3

UWE Neon Rave (The Syndicate: CC) 10pm-3am | £5 Comedy Night (FR)

Bower Scribble Jam (BA)

Tickets from Frenchay SU & Online

No ticket needed

8pm-11pm | £5

Wednesday 22nd Sept

Thursday 23rd Sept

The Lock-In School Disco (FR)

2pm-8pm | Free

Seismic (Eton & Haze: CC) 10pm-3am | £5 Club Noche - Ibiza Beach Party (FR) 9pm-3am | £5

Tickets from Frenchay SU & Online

‘Flirt’ Silent Disco (FR) 9pm-3am | £5

Tickets from Frenchay SU & Online

Allstars Party (FR)

Saturday 25th Sept

Tickets from Frenchay SU & Online

Sunday 26th Sept

Head to your campus bar Escape

8pm-3am | £25

Head to your city centre bar Eton | Haze

Living in University Managed Houses? Simply choose the campus or area nearest to your house for the easiest venues to visit!

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www.uwesu.org/freshers

GLENSIDE CAMPUS ST MATT’S CAMPUS UWE Welcome Party (FR) 9pm-3am | Free No Ticket needed

Quiz (GS)

Bar Open! (SM)

8pm-11pm | £1 Entry

8pm-11pm | Free

The Lock-In (GS)

The Lock-In (SM)

No ticket needed

No ticket needed

5pm-11pm | Free

It’s a Knockout (GS) 8pm-11pm | Free No ticket needed

No ticket needed

5pm-11pm | Free

Karaoke (SM)

8pm-11pm | Free No ticket needed

Tickets from Frenchay SU & Online PJ Pub Crawl (GS>CC) 6pm-3am | £5

Tickets from Glenside SU

Quiz Night (SM)

8pm-11pm | £1 Entry

Tickets from Frenchay SU & Online

Open Mic Night (GS)

Comedy Night (SM)

No ticket needed

No ticket needed

8pm-11pm | Free

Regurgitator Performance (GS)

8pm-11pm | Free

8pm-11pm | £5

Toga Party (SM) 8pm-11pm | Free

Tickets from Glenside SU

No ticket needed

Head to your campus bar Glenside Student Centre

Head to your campus bar St Matt’s Bar

Key: Events held on: FR: Frenchay Campus GS: Glenside Campus

SM: St Matt’s Campus BA: Bower Ashton Campus CC: City Centre venue

FRESHERS’ WEEK

ADVANCE TICKETS

For tickets and all the latest info visit www.uwesu.org/freshers PRICE

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM

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EVENT

Monday Monday

Monday Lock-in School Disco Bower Ashton Welcome Party

£5 £5

Online | Frenchay Campus Online | Bower Ashton Campus

Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

UWE Neon Rave @ Syndicate Live Wire Bower Ashton Pub Crawl

£5 £3 £3

Online | Frenchay Campus Online | Frenchay Campus Bower Ashton Campus

Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

Comedy Night Seismic Glenside PJ Pub Crawl

£5 £5 £5

Online | Frenchay Campus Online | Frenchay Campus Glenside Campus

Thursday

Club Noche Beach Party

£5

Online | Frenchay Campus

Friday Friday

Flirt Silent Disco The Regurgitator Live

£5 £5

Online | Frenchay Campus Glenside Campus

Saturday

Allstars Party

£25

Online | Frenchay | Glenside campuses

7/12/2010

UWE Snowball (Early Bird)

£5

Online (£8 after Freshers’ Week)

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM Online: www.uwesu.org/freshers | Monday 2nd Aug to Thursday 16th Sept Frenchay Ticket Office | Friday 17th to Saturday 25th Sept Glenside Students’ Union | Saturday 18th to Saturday 25th Sept Bower Ashton Students’ Union | Monday 20th to Tuesday 21st Sept THE FRESHERS’ WRISTBAND • Free entry to every event (Including UWE Snowball) • Queue-jump entry for the wearer and a friend (Friend must also have a ticket) • A bottle of champagne at The Allstars Party • Limited to 50 wristbands All events are open for all students, no matter which campus you’re based on.

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Tune in online at:

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Or 1449AM around Frenchay Campus Wanted! Presenters, DJs, Graphic Designers, Engineers, Marketing and Promotions. Check: www.hubradio.co.uk for details about how to get involved.

STUDENT MEDIA UWESU Student Media encompasses the student newspaper, Western Eye, Hub Radio station and the UWESU website. All these forms of media provide a wide range of opportunities for you to get involved. So if you fancy trying something new or have an ambition to work in media then we want to hear from you.

Student Media Centre

The Student Media Centre at Frenchay provides a home to most of the student media activities and can be found at Frenchay room 5F9 (top floor of Students’ Union). To find out more about student media visit: www.uwesu.org/studentmedia

Western Eye Newspaper

Western Eye is the monthly student newspaper that is essential reading if you want to know what’s happening at your University and within your Students’ Union. As well as UWE related articles you will also find a wide range of news, views, reviews and comments written by UWE students.

Web: www.uwesu.org/westerneye Email: Western.Eye@uwe.ac.uk Facebook: Western Eye

Hub Radio

The student radio station is planning big things this coming year! Expect to see Hub DJs throughout Freshers’ Week and make sure you tune in to find out the latest Freshers’ Week news. What ever your music tastes Hub Radio will have a show for you!

If you want to get involved contact the station manager, Pete Bocking: Web: www.hubradio.co.uk Email: hub.info@uwe.ac.uk Facebook: Hub Radio

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UWESU Letting Agency is a brand new free letting agency devised to take the stress out of finding a house to rent. We specialise in student letting and offer a wide selection of houses and landlords. All our properties have been recommended by previous students and have passed our high standards. We charge no fees and have no hidden charges like other agencies, and are geared to all student needs. Our main priority is always that you feel happy and comfortable with the property and that you never feel rushed into a decision. We provide transport to and from the house so that you can view properties at a time convenient to you.

We are based on Frenchay campus but also have information boards updated with new properties regularly, on every campus. Our office is located in F block on the 4th floor and has all the information needed for you to choose the property that suits you and your friends. Our team will always offer you impartial advice on properties and are only a call or visit away from giving you a helping hand. As well as our office and information points you can find us on the UWESU website along with details on all our houses.

When house hunting time comes around next year, come to UWESU Letting Agency and take advantage of our expert services. Let us help you find a home.

UWESU Student Letting is part of UWE Students’ Union

UWESU SERVICES Print & Ticket Shop

JobShop

Red Patio Area, NEW Location Now located within the UWE Central Shopping area. We are here to serve you with all your U-Link Passes and top up’s, First Bus student rate bus passes, Car Parking Vouchers, SU event tickets, NUS Extra, ISIC and UWESU Membership Cards, and that’s just to get you started!

Later when the dreaded course work is due we do Book Binding, Comb Binding, Colour and Black & White Photocopying, Laminating, Faxing, the list goes on! Come and say hi and see what we can do to help you! These are just a few examples of the essential services run by UWESU. Web: www.uwesu.org

The JobShop is based at Frenchay, alongside the Print & Ticket Shop and the Advice Centre. It can also be accessed from the campus offices. It advertises jobs on campus and around the Bristol area - about 4000 a year in total. There are jobs on campus such as shop and bar staff, whilst those jobs outside the University span a vast range of different opportunities such as office work, care work, retail, manual, call centres and lots more. If you register with the JobShop you will receive a free weekly email of all the current opportunities, so you will have a head start in looking for a suitable job. JobShop can be contacted via: Web: www.uwesu.org/jobshop Email: jobshop@uwe.ac.uk Tel: 0117 32 82674

Nursery

UWESU Letting Agency

Bars

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The Students’ Union runs a 40 place nursery on Frenchay Campus. Children can attend the nursery on a full or part time basis. The nursery offers priority to students and staff of UWE. Our aim is to provide a warm, caring environment that will offer a variety of learning opportunities for babies and young children. For details of staff, opening times, fees, policies and other information please look on the UWESU website or contact Alex MorfakiWilliams, the Nursery Manager via: Web: www.uwesu.org/nursery Email: sunursery@uwe.ac.uk Tel: 0117 32 82675

Frenchay, Glenside, St Matt’s and Bower Ashton: UWESU bars are located at each site catering for a caffeine fix or a chilled beer. Mouth-watering menus at very reasonable prices are available to ensure you get a good meal. Hosting a variety of DJs and performers, our campus bars can quickly shift from your local pub to the city’s option of an entertainment venue.

Always check the SU homepage for all the latest events via: Web: www.uwesu.org

UWESU Letting Agency offers you the student the highest quality student housing with the best landlords recommended by previous students. We have properties throughout Bristol and offer guidance and an expert knowledge of the area. Take the stress out of finding a house by letting us do the hard work, with no fees or hidden charges. We will even transport you to house viewings free of charge. Find us on the 4th floor, F Block or at information points on every campus. Alternatively you can find us via: Web: www.uwesu.org/lettings

Frenchay, St Matt’s, Glenside and Bower Ashton: Looking to buy a quick sandwich and a drink before your lecture, then why not pop into the Union shop!

The shop offers meal deals, sandwiches, drinks, lunchtime snacks, stationery, stamps, tobacco, grocery, confectionary, subsidised daily papers and magazines. You can even buy UWE t-shirts, sweatshirts and souvenirs!

Lots of Freshers’ offers available, don’t forget to check out our on-line shop where you can buy your hoodie before you arrive: Web: www.uwesu.org/uweshop

NUS EXTRA THE DEFINITIVE STUDENT DISCOUNT CARD www.nusextra.co.uk

Need some extra cash? Then let the Jobshop help...

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Connecting students & employers

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Over 4,000 jobs a year Jobshop is at Frenchay Campus and each UWESU campus office.

Email: jobshop@uwe.ac.uk Web: www.uwesu.org/jobshop / Tel: 0117 32 82674

A WELCOME FROM AARON PORTER NUS NATIONAL PRESIDENT www.twitter.com/AaronPorter www.nus.org.uk www.twitter.com/nusuk www.facebook.com/nationalunionofstudents

Welcome! It’s a huge honour to be able to write to you as the new President of the National Union of Students. As the representative voice for students across the UK, NUS has a proud history of standing up for the rights of students, and fighting to ensure you can gain access to a world-class education system.

NUS has played a critical role defending your rights and winning campaigns to make student life better. In the last two years we have clawed back millions of pounds for students to fight for interestfree student overdrafts, won a national tenancy deposit scheme to make sure you get your money back and conducted ground breaking research into the student experience to ensure your academic and welfare issues are prioritised within your university or college.

The year ahead promises to be both exciting and challenging. NUS will be leading the fight to oppose any increase in tuition fees, whilst fighting for a fairer alternative altogether. NUS will be working with SUs to support them in their efforts, and will also be holding a National Demonstration later this year to show our opposition. Watch this space!

But we won’t just be fighting on fees. Accommodation, feedback, contact time, quality of teaching, environmental issues, supporting students’ unions, hidden course costs, liberation, global justice, volunteering, employability, academic representation... and so much more are all on the agenda as we are determined to help make your student life better.

NUS has a long history at leading the fight to ensure students can get the best deal possible, I’m really looking forward to my term in office and helping to make the lives of students even better!

In unity, Aaron Porter, NUS National President

Your local student directory is the best place to find discounts for all your favourite shops in and around Bristol!

From hairdressers, bars, driving schools, bike shops, eating out establishments and beauty salons there is always going to be somewhere for you to save!

These discounts are exclusive to UWESU members and your card must be registered with the Students’ Union before you can see where you can save!

To register go to:

www.uwesu.org/register To discover all the amazing discounts on your doorstep visit:

www.uwesu.org/discounts

HAPPY SAVING!

Email: advice@uwe.ac.uk Web: www.uwesu.org/advice

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The UWESU Advice Centre offers independent and confidential advice, support and representation on issues including academic, accommodation, employment, funding and more.

Some helpful tips from UWESU’s Advice Centre / Things to do before you get here:

1. Sort out your paperwork - birth certificate, medical

card, LA award letter, UWE acceptance letter and National Insurance No.

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Make an appointment with your doctor to get vaccinated against Meningitis C. Everyone who hasn’t been vaccinated needs to do this, regardless of age and it will be easier to do through your own doctor.

3.

Get a medical kit - all the student essentials paracetamol, glucose tablets for energy, vitamin C cold treatment to ward off the usual bout of ‘Freshers’ Flu’.

Money

Managing your money at University can be difficult. Living and studying can be a very expensive experience. Be prepared to have a blow out during Freshers! If possible try and save some money during the summer, as you may be spending quite a bit during the first few weeks with the possibility of moving into new accommodation, buying books, partying etc.

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Choosing the right student-friendly bank account is a big decision, so shop around for the best deals and free goodies.

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Perhaps the best advice is to have a think about budgeting and work out what your expenses will be.

Stock up on food for a week or two - to make sure you don’t spend valuable settling-in time wandering the aisles of Tesco!

Grab a cookbook and basic cookery equipment whatever is provided in your house / flat is never enough.

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Read your accommodation contract before you sign it! If in doubt contact the Students’ Union Advice Centre on 0117 32 82676.

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Fill out the inventory for your accommodation accurately - if you tell the landlord it’s broken before you move in, they won’t be able to charge you when you leave.

The main SU Advice Centre office is located on the 2F patio, next to the JobShop, at Frenchay and is staffed by two experienced advisers.

We also have a third experienced adviser based at Glenside on a Monday and Wednesday, and at Bower on a Tuesday, during term time.

CAMPUSES FRENCHAY Frenchay Campus is the place where most students are based and thus where most of the activity happens. So during Freshers’ Week this is where all the major events take place; from the big Welcome Party, to the celebrated Freshers’ Fair. Frenchay is home to most of UWESU’s services and in the UWESU building (F Block) you can find the Presidents, the Advice Centre, the JobShop, the Media Centre (home to the student newspaper, Western Eye, and the Hub radio station) and the Sports and Activities Centre (which caters for all sports and societies). If you feel like a drink or something to eat then UWESU offers two bars, Escape and Red Bar, and if you need to grab a snack or pick up a newspaper then there is the Union shop.

If entertainment or relaxation is needed the UWESU bars are open in the evening so join in the quiz nights, watch live football, play pool, see live bands or party the night away at the weekly events. The University has its bars, coffee shops, a refectory, 24 hour library, reception and IT labs.

www.uwesu.org/frenchay GLENSIDE

You will find the Glenside Student Centre Bar the friendliest bar around, where all the action takes place. This is a student run bar with regular events ranging from quizzes, comedy nights, live bands and everything in between. Gside has Wi-fi access, 4 PC’s for student use only, pool tables, plasma screens and a great garden. The bar is renowned for its great food so come and try one of our specials for breakfast or lunch, cheaper than Traders! With no on site cash machine, our bar offers cashback. We also have a shop in the Centre to purchase that sweet fix you might need, stationery items or clothing.

The UWESU Campus Office at Glenside is here for your personal, academic and welfare needs. Whether you have a question about accommodation, uniforms or the nearest bus route to placement, the staff there are always happy to help out in any way they can.

Glenside is well known for its sense of community and friendship, with an active student Campus Committee, aka Glenside Angels, who play a vital part in putting on an unforgettable Welcome Weekend and Freshers’. There are plenty of ways to become involved and get more out of your time at UWE than just a degree. Glenside students tend to work hard, but play even harder.

www.uwesu.org/glenside

ST MATT’S

Small and perfect, St Matt’s is a beautiful old campus with a traditional English sunken lawn surrounded by fantastic 19th Century buildings. Close to the city, Frenchay and Glenside, St Matt’s is a hub of activity with a bar, shop, UWESU office and a number of St Matt’s based sports clubs and societies.

Small enough for people to get to know each other, St Matt’s supports a lively social scene. The bar hosts regular events including live music, quiz and open mic nights and has the reputation of being the most fun UWESU bar across the campuses! If you just want to chill between lectures, check out our plush sofas, big screen, baked potatoes, toasties, and the best coffee anywhere in UWE. Come and find the UWESU office and get involved in the Campus Committee or become a Student Rep. We also offer an independent advice service, so whatever your question or problem, if we don’t know the answer we can find someone who does. Our shop sells fresh sandwiches daily. Whether you study at St Matt’s or not we look forward to seeing you in September.

www.uwesu.org/stmatts BOWER ASHTON

Bower Ashton is the smallest of UWE’s campuses, so if it’s an intimate friendly atmosphere you’re after you won’t find it better anywhere else. It is home to the School of Creative Arts and is an eclectic and colourful community of more than 1,600 students and a close network of staff. It is situated on the edge of the beautiful parkland of the Ashton Court Estate and is close to Bristol’s city centre.

The Students’ Union at Bower Ashton provides a café/bar, a shop where you’ll find everything you could need on campus, as well as access to all other union services through the SU office. We offer an independent advice service, a Job Shop and access to all sports clubs and societies, along with a diverse range of entertainment, so opportunities to get involved are broad. Come and join us in FoCA bAR and experience the chilled out vibe of Bower while sampling our freshly ground coffee or something off the locally sourced wholesome menu. Featuring homemade soups, quiches, curries and cakes, with a choice of vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options, FoCA bAR holds occasional DJ and live music sessions; we also have our own decks, so feel free to bring in your vinyl if you fancy a spin. We look forward to welcoming you in September!

www.uwesu.org/bower HARTPURY

Welcome to UWE Hartpury! The UWESU office is on the first floor of the Modern Pentathlon Centre, just pop in and check out the services we offer you whilst here at Hartpury. We have our independent advice service, hoodies for sale and access to all the other SU sevices like the Jobshop. We are here to help you get the most of your time here at Hartpury, Legends Bar is the venue for all of your events. During the day it is your common room where you can use your computer with a cup of the infamous Legends Bar Hot Chocolate, play the Nintendo Wii or just chill out with your mates. Paninis, nachos and toasties are also available.

Make sure you get both of the Legends Bar Loyalty Cards to qualify for your free drinks! Why not join the Campus Committee to help organise student events or share ideas to improve student life? If you would like to do so, contact Wendy.hazlewood@uwe.ac.uk, who is our UWESU staff member for Hartpury and she will put you in touch with the Campus Chair.

www.uwesu.org/hartpury

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