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Workshop A Keeping healthy at UniversityCome along and find out about all of the healthy schemes we have here at UWE Bristol and how you can get involved.

Workshop B Getting involved in life at UWE BristolFind out about volunteering in the local community, fun inter-cultural activities and faith and spirituality from the Community Hub team.

Workshop C Managing your moneyA fun interactive workshop to help you manage your money while you study in the UK. If you want practical ideas on making your money go further, then come along.

Workshop D Library/English Language and Academic SkillsAn introduction to the English Language courses, writing courses and the workshops run by the English Language and Academic Skills Unit.

Workshop E Working in the UK/Advice at UWE Bristol and working in the UKAll the help and information you will need about your time at UWE Bristol and working in the UK. The workshop will cover getting paid the right money, paying and reclaiming income tax, and your employment rights. The Advice session also gives you additional guidance on support services here at UWE.

Workshop F How to access medical care in the UKCome along and find out about how to sign up to the medical centre and where to go if you need to see a doctor. You can even sign up during the workshop.

Workshop G Making the most of your time in the UKCome along and find out about what Bristol and the UK has to offer and how to book cheap travel across Europe.

Workshop H British CultureCome and find out more about British culture and customs at this fun workshop. Be prepared to join in!

Workshop I The Wellbeing ServiceFind out about the Wellbeing Service and how to sign up for their varied workshops.

Your workshops

Hello and welcome!“Firstly, congratulations for getting here! I know for many of you it has taken a lot of hard work and determination to arrive here at UWE. My job is to help you make the most of your time now that you’ve arrived!

On Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September 2015 we will be running a number of workshops and events to help you settle in to life in the UK. We’ll be joined by our Global PAL (Peer Assisted Learning) Leaders – a group of current UWE students on-hand to help you over the coming weeks and throughout the year.

All the workshops are really useful and some will be repeated over the two days. You can book the workshops by following the links in this document.

I look forward to meeting you all!”

Nic YatesGlobal Student Support Co-ordinator

What’s on Wednesday 9 September

Time Event Location

09:00-10:00 Orientation Registration* Glendinning Foyer

10:00-10:20 Welcome from Jo Midgley, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience)* 2D Glendinning Lecture Theatre

10:40-11:20Choose a workshop or tour

Workshop A Keeping healthy at University Q block 3Q82

Workshop B Getting involved in life at UWE Bristol Q block 4Q050

Workshop C Managing your money Q block 2Q43

Workshop D Library/English Language and Academic Skills Unit Q block 3Q68

Workshop E Working in the UK Q block 4Q68

Workshop F How to access medical care in the UK Q block 3Q87

Campus tours around key areas of Frenchay Campus Start from Glendinning theatre

11:20-11:40 Refreshment break Q block




Workshop G Making the most of your time in the UK Q block 3Q67

Workshop E Advice at UWE Bristol and working in the UK Q block 4Q68

Workshop H British Culture Q block 4Q51



Campus tours around key areas of Frenchay Campus Start from Q block









13:10-14:00 Lunch Q block

14:00-17:30 British Tea Party - tea and cake, activities, tours, sports, henna, crafts, socials and more!

The Students’ Union

19:30-late Global Fusion Party Come join us at the Students’ Union for yourofficial international welcome party! Enjoy classic British food, dancing to music from around the world, shisha, mocktails, face painting and games.

The Students’ Union Bar

*Compulsory attendance

Join the British Culture workshop and find out more about weird and wonderful UK traditions

Nic’s Tip

Book your workshops now

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/isoworkshops

What’s on Thursday 10 September - morning

Time Event Location

09:30-09:50 Banking in the UK. All the details about different types of account and how to open a bank account.

Glendinning theatre


Workshop A Keeping healthy at University Q block 3Q82







10:50-11:15 Refreshment break Q block


Workshop I The Wellbeing Service Q block 3Q82




Workshop E Advice at UWE Bristol and working in the UK Q block 4Q68





Workshop I The Wellbeing Service Q block 3Q82







13:10-14:00 Lunch Q block

14:00-14:30 Take local bus to city centre for Thursday afternoon events

Workshop D will let you know about the English language and academic support you can get throughout the year

Nic’s Tip

Book your workshops now

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/isoworkshops

What’s on Thursday 10 September - afternoon and evening

Time Event Location

14:30 Group city centre challenge Explore the city with a Global PAL Leader and answer questions as you go!

Meet at Q blockBook now

16.00 Crazy golf at Jungle Rumble* Enjoy a round of crazy golf at Jungle Rumble, situated inside the stylish Cabot Circus shopping centre. Cost £3

Jungle Rumble, Cabot Circus Book now

Afternoon Cream Tea* Come with us to experience a traditional afternoon English Cream Tea of scones and tea! Cost £3

Brown’s, Park Street Book now

Bristol Museum Trip* Explore collections of art, nature and history on our tour of the Bristol Museum.

Bristol Museum, Park Street Book now

M-Shed Museum Trip* Experience Bristol, past, present and future at the M-Shed, a modern museum which celebrates the city’s history and heritage.

M-Shed, Wapping WharfBook now

Harbourside Boat Trip* Come and experience Bristol from the water with this boat tour around Bristol’s historic Harbourside. Cost £3

Bristol HarboursideBook now

16.30 start Bowling at The Lanes* Join us for a game of bowling at the Lanes, a popular city centre ten pin bowling venue. Cost £3

The Lanes, City CentreBook now

19.00 Fish and Chip Supper** Enjoy a traditional British fish and chip supper served in Onezone on Frenchay Campus.

Onezone, Frenchay CampusBook now

20.00 Quiz Night** Put your knowledge of all things British and Bristolian to the test in our fun quiz night. There will be a range of fantastic prizes available for the winning team, so be sure to make the most of your city centre tour.

Onezone, Frenchay CampusBook now

*Please note that you can only book one of the these events **Book these events in advance

Play crazy golf at Jungle Rumble Enjoy an afternoon cream tea

Go bowling at The Lanes Take a Harbourside boat trip

Book your afternoon and evening activities by clicking on the links below

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/citycentre

http://store.uwe.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&prodid=7727


https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/museumandartgallery

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/m_shed_trip



https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/fishandchips

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/quiznight

Other activities in September/OctoberThe Welcome Lounge The Welcome Lounge is a place where you can come and ask our Global PAL Leaders anything about life at UWE and in the UK, have a friendly chat and have a cup of tea or coffee. If you need help finding accommodation the Welcome Lounge is the place to go and ask for advice.

Open: Monday - Thursday 09:30-13:30 and 15:00-18:00 Friday 09:30-12:00 and13:30-16:00 7 September - 2 October Location: The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon)

Date/Time Activity Location

Friday 11 September 17.00

Board Games with the Board Game Society Spend the last evening of orientation week enjoying a relaxed board gaming session. Hosted by the Students’ Union Board Games Society, there will be a variety of fun games to take part in.

2E026, Inside OneZone, Frenchay Campus

Saturday 12 September 14.00

Trip to the Supermarket Need to know where and how to go about purchasing those essential items? Then come along with us on a trip to a local supermarket.

Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus Book now

Saturday 12 September 14.00

Specialist Supermarket Tours Missing your favourite foods from your home country? Then come along to our tour of Bristol’s specialist world food outlets and discover the city’s cosmopolitan range of specialised stores.

Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus Book now

Saturday 12 September 09:45-15:00

Bristol Open Doors Day Come along on this tour for a behind the scenes look at some of Bristol’s most amazing buildings and organisations.

Meet at Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ Book now

Sunday 13 September 12:30

Sunday Lunch Enjoy a traditional English Sunday Lunch at the fantastic Royal Oak. A variety of delicious roasted meats and vegetarian options will be available to cater to all tastes. No halal option.

Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus at 11:30 or The Royal Oak pub, 385 Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8TN Book now

Key for the following events

Advance booking required Glenside Campus activity

Bower Ashton event – booking may be required No booking required – the more the merrier!

Bristol is famous for its street art. Join the Graffiti Tours to see why!

Nic’s Tip

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/supermarket1209

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/globalfoods

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/opendoors

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/sundaylunch


Monday 14 September 09:30-16:30

Bower Ashton Welcome DayBower Ashton Welcome Day will provide Bower Ashton students with a fantastic opportunity to get to know the staff and facilities at their campus.

Programme of activities 9.30-13.30 Drop in for new students with light refreshments available.

14.30-15.00 Welcome talk by Study Support Team

15.00-15.30 International Student work experience and employment opportunities in the UK

15.30-16.30 Room OD37 Welcome talk by Nicola Yates – Global Student Support Co-ordinator. If you have not already attended the Main International Student Orientation, come and find out about doctor or police registration, bank accounts, support resources and networks and much more.

Bower Ashton Campus

Room 1F5

Room OD37

Room OD37

Room OD37

Monday 14 September 10:00-16:00

Police Registration If you need to register with the Police you will be able to do this on Frenchay Campus. You will be able to do this with your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), if you already have it, or without your BRP if you have the letter stating where you must collect this. Please bring your passport, 2 passport sized photographs and £34 in cash.

To be confirmed – please check the UWEGlobal Facebook page for updates.

Monday 14 September Evening

Comedy Night Enjoy a night of laughter at the Students’ Union Comedy Night.See The Students’ Union website for details.

The Students’ Union at UWE

Tuesday 15 September 10:00-16:00

Police Registration See details Monday 14 September. To be confirmed – please check the UWEGlobal Facebook page for updates.

Wednesday 16 September 11:00-20:00

Glenside Welcome Day Glenside Welcome Day will provide Glenside students with a fantastic opportunity to get to know the staff and facilities at their campus.

Glenside Campus


International Student Orientation If you have missed Main International Student Orientation we would love to meet you. Come and meet the Global Student Support Co-ordinator and find out about the important things such as doctor and policeregistration, bank accounts, support resources and how to make the most of your time at UWE and the UK.

The Students’ Union at UWE Meeting Room 1 Book now

Thursday 17 September 17:00-19:00

Language Café taster Come and find out what the Language Café is all about and make new connections from across the world. Refreshments available.

The Community Hub Lounge, (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus

Thursday 17 September 19:00

Glow Games Glow in the dark games at the Centre for Sport run by the Students’ Union.

Centre For Sport, Frenchay Campus

Friday 18 September 11:00-16:00

Fresher’s Fair UWE hosts the largest Fresher’s Fair in the UK. This is where you can learn about and join the Students’ Union at UWE sports clubs and Societies. Find out more:www.thestudentsunion.co.uk/activities/fair

UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre (ECC)

Friday 18 September Morning tour: 10:00-12:00. Afternoon tour: 13:30-15:30.

Graffiti Tours Bristol has a long history of vibrant street art, with a wide range of interesting works, including pieces by Banksy, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy.

This tour is ideal for Bower Ashton students, but limited spaces are also available for students based at other campuses.

Cost: £5 per student

Meet at Millennium Square

Saturday 19 September 14:00

Trip to the Supermarket See details Saturday 12 September. Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay CampusBook now

Follow UWE Global support on Facebookwww.facebook.com/uweglobal

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/uweiso160915

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/supermarket_trip_19_september

http://www.facebook.com/uweglobal



International Student Orientation See details Wednesday 16 September. Students’ Union Building, Meeting Room 1 Book now

Wednesday 23 September 14:00

Trip to the Supermarket See details Saturday 12 September. Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus Book now

Thursday 24 September 12:30-13:30

i-con lunch i-con lunch happens every Thursday and is a chance for you to have a cheap, tasty meal and meet people from all over the world.


Thursday 24 September 19:00

International Social Evening An International evening at the Polish centre. All students who attend need to bring dishes from their home country, so come along make new friends and experience new dishes or amaze your fellow students with your culinary skills. Please sign up at the Bower Ashton INFOPoint.

The Polish Centre Bristol BS8 1LP

Friday 25 September Morning tour: 10:00-12:00. Afternoon tour: 13:30-15:30.

Graffiti Tours See details Friday 18 September Meet at Millennium Square

Saturday 26 September 12:00

Bristol Zoo and picnic with The University of Bristol. Come and enjoy a trip to Bristol Zoo with students from The University of Bristol. Bring a picnic and really enjoy the day! Cost: £10 per student

Meet outside Bristol Zoo at 12:00, Bristol BS8 3HA or outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon) at 11:00 to travel to the zoo. Book now

Find new friends at UWE Bristol


https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/shopping_trip_23rd_sept

https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/zoopicnic


Tuesday 29 September 19:00-22:00

Meet to Eat You will be taken away to a secret location where you will discover some of the best food in Bristol. Book via SU Website.

See Students’ Union website for details


International Student Orientation See details Wednesday 16 September. The Students’ Union at UWE Meeting Room 1 Book now


UWE Volunteering Fair Volunteering can be a great way of gaining work experience. Come along and find out about opportunities in Bristol.

UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre, Frenchay


i-con lunch See details Thursday 24 September. The Community Hub Lounge, (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus


Wednesday 7 October 14:00-16:00

International Student Orientation See details Wednesday 16 September. The Community Hub Lounge, (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus Book now

Wednesday 7 October 13:00-15:30

Language Cafe Come and learn about a new language and culture and make friends from across the world.


Wednesday 7 October 14:00

At Home with the Lord Mayor An opportunity to visit Bristol’s beautiful Mansion House, the official residence of the city’s Lord Mayor, who will be present to meet students on arrival.

Meet outside The Community Hub Lounge (the Octagon), Frenchay Campus at 13:00 and travel on local bus to the Mansion House, Clifton Book now

Bristol has a great range of shops

Street food at St Nicholas Market

Amazing animals at Bristol Zoo



https://uwe.formstack.com/forms/lordmayor

St Nicholas Market

Home of the St Pauls Carnival

Llandoger Trow

Park Street

Gloucester Road

Cabot Circus

Nic’s Bristol tips

“Bristol is a brilliant place to live, and during your time here I’m sure you’ll discover your own favourite parts of it. But to get you started, here’s some of my top tips of things to do around the city.”

ShoppingCabot Circus is a shopping area full of designer and leading high street shops. Gloucester Road and Park Street offer an abundance of quirky independent stores.

Beyond BristolBristol is perfectly positioned to visit other great UK destinations – from the neighbouring historic city of Bath to the world renowned Stonehenge and Harry Potter Studios. We work with travel organisation Absolute Fun Times to offer a range of day trips out of the city. We’ll let you know about them by our Global newsletter (sent to your UWE email address) and on our Facebook page: facebook.com/uweglobal

SightseeingThe 150-year-old Clifton Suspension Bridge is the most iconic attraction in the city – a must see! Bristol streets are also covered in wonderful street art – one of my favourites is the famous Banksy piece on Park Street.

FestivalsIt feels like there is a different festival every weekend during Bristol’s summer. The famous Balloon Fiesta and St Pauls Carnival are definitely worth a visit.

Food and drinkThere are so many good places to choose from! Head to St Nicholas’ Market for tasty street food or go to Gloucester Road for independent cafés and bars. Harbourside restaurants are great when the sun is shining to relax and watch the world go by.

SportThe Students’ Union societies offer the opportunity to play most sports, and there are many independent sports clubs across Bristol to get involved with as well.

UWE Community Hub There are always plenty of exciting things inside the Octagon, so make sure you pay the Community Hub a visit to find out about the latest activities.

Prayer rooms The Community Hub at Frenchay Campus offers a place to worship to followers of all faiths.

The Students’ Union at UWE Whether you want to join a society, or have your voice heard on student matters, UWESU provide a wide range of services to all UWE students.

Getting a job The Students’ Union job shop, which can be found in the Students’ Union building, advertises jobs - so make sure you sign up to find out about current opportunities.

Take a day trip to the neighbouring city of Bath

HOST UK Fancy spending the weekend with a British family? HOST UK offers the chance to experience home and community life and learn what it means to be British and share your own culture too. UWE will even pay for your first visit during your studies!

Academic workshops Make sure you sign up to sessions run by the English Language and Academic Skills Unit (ELASU). They offer a range of sessions from English language courses, to writing courses and a variety of workshops from plagiarism to critical thinking.

Global PAL Leader Sessions Global PAL Leaders run weekly English conversation mentoring sessions. These fun sessions will give you the opportunity to learn about British culture and customs, as well as help you to improve your English and increase your confidence. They will be run by the same Global PAL Leaders each week so will be a great way to get to know new people too!

Support whilst you’re here

Information point Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 85678

University security Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 86404 (24 hours)

UWE Police Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 82669

UWE Students’ Union Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 82577

Global student support E-mail: [email protected]

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UWE Global support on Facebook www.facebook.com/uweglobal

Emergency telephone numbers

Important contact numbers and sources of information

www.uwe.ac.uk

Police, Ambulance, or Fire Service 999 (off Campus) 9999 (on Campus phone)

Non-emergency Police 101

Non-emergency Health 111

http://www.facebook.com/uweglobal

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