From 1 May 2026, there are important changes coming into action for people that rent in England. With a lot ...

In March 2026, The Students’ Union at UWE partnered with Bristol Drugs Project (BDP) to launch a new drug testing ...

by Seif Making the most of your summer: my internship experience and tips for planning ahead When summer approaches, most ...

Women’s health is political. You only have to glance at the news to see debates and discussions on a whole ...

Sharing your work with others, even your tutors, can feel daunting. We know so many students struggle to submit work ...

Sharing your work with others, even your tutors, can feel daunting. We know so many students struggle to submit work ...

Sharing your work with others, even your tutors, can feel daunting. We know so many students struggle to submit work ...

by Dami Postgraduate Study: should you go further or go first to work? As a final-year student studying computer science ...

Need motivation? Want to get on track with your studies? Looking for help preparing for assessments and deadlines? Your Student ...

by Becky Risley Ketamine - some people use it recreationally for fun, others are drawn to it to manage mental ...

Many of you know by now that the New Year is an awful time to be making extreme changes to ...

We loved engaging with so many of you during UWE's Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Week! Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week ...

by Alizeh As a final-year Law student at UWE, and someone who works as a Law PAL and Student Career ...

We talk a lot about mental and physical health. What about spiritual health? Today we’re turning our attention to looking ...

January is the perfect time for a reset. For some students, that means exploring sober curiosity—a growing movement focused on ...

Support we offer you here at UWE comes in many different forms - this includes a team of Student Experience ...

You’ve most likely heard your module or programme leader talk about assessment offences: but what are they? Can you use ...

Priya Dashini Selvanathan is currently studying a Master's in Health Psychology and is a Mature Student Advocate. My idea of ...

Renting for the first time can be daunting. Partner that with Bristol’s notoriously competitive housing market, and the process can ...

by Rafaela Reflection and self-awareness are skills that many people use every day without even realising it. They can be ...

The University has updated its Trans and Non-Binary Policy in line with the Supreme Court Ruling in April 2025. Thank ...

by Becky Risley With Christmas and the end of term around the corner, many of us will be excited to ...

By Priya Dashini, MSc Health Psychology I was excited and looking forward to my experience studying in the UK. Before ...

By Bip Hakimzadah During my time at UWE, I’ve struggled with interpersonal challenges. Whether it be personal, social, academic or ...

by Becky Risley We want to make sure you’re safe, whatever substance you choose to use. That’s why we’ve created ...

by Seif When I first moved to the UK as an international student, I arrived with big goals, and an ...

Have you ever taken the time to think about the considerable investment you are making by choosing to study at ...

Have you ever taken the time to think about the considerable investment you are making by choosing to study at ...

Have you ever taken the time to think about the considerable investment you are making by choosing to study at ...

The Student Consultation Panel are looking for new members to shape the student experience, share their opinions and make a ...

Did you know that you could be at risk of getting disciplinaries, fines and losing your deposits for not managing ...

Green Week returns to UWE Bristol from 3–9 November 2025, celebrating sustainability, community, and climate action. The week brings together ...

by Becky Risley We want to make sure you're safe, whatever substance you choose to use. That's why we've created ...

Do you know what you’re vaccinated against? Ideally you should be fully vaccinated before starting university but it’s not too ...

No, we don't mean how many times a month you change your bedding (but you should do this regularly) we're ...

For many students, university life offers a lot of new experiences, including new relationships. You will meet new romantic partners, ...

by Becky Risley We want to make sure you're safe, whatever substance you choose to use. That's why we've created ...

by Amina This year I am really looking forward to making the most of my third year at university. Securing ...

If you’re someone who struggles with your mental health then it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Recent research ...

#CleanEating. The baby food diet. Lemon-infused coffee. Tadpole water. Raw milk.  Chances are that if you know what any of ...

Have you ever taken the time to think about the considerable investment you are making by choosing to study at ...

Student living costs are at an all-time high, and in 2024, 58% of students said their maintenance loan doesn’t cover ...

You’ve started your course, you’ve gone to lectures and you have your uniform ready. But don’t forget the most important ...

We’ve all struggled to connect with other people at one time or another, and university is usually the first step ...

Starting uni is super exciting, but let’s be real, it can feel like a lot in your first week. Between ...

Excitement. Nerves. Anticipation. It’s completely normal to experience a whole range of emotions as you start your university experience. Knowing ...

Did you know we have our very own doctors’ surgery right in the heart of Frenchay Campus? It’s open to ...

If you're feeling nervous about budgeting while you're at uni - don't panic! Here are some simple things you can ...

The move from school or college to university can feel a little overwhelming. Perhaps for the first time, you’re going ...

We know it can feel overwhelming having to do so many different things to get ready for your new life ...

Ping!.... Ping!..... Ping, ping, ping! An overflowing inbox, with new emails coming in faster than you can delete the old ...

If you've bagged a place at UWE Bristol (congrats!) then you might already know a bit about our amazing city ...

What do you think the University’s policy is towards drugs and alcohol? Do you know what harm reduction means in ...

Join the Team! When it comes to online learning on your course, most of you will be using a mixture ...

We spoke to Elizabeth Ellis, a Psychology with Criminology student to find out how the Student Experience Coaches helped with ...

We understand the move to university-level education can feel a little overwhelming. Feeling nervous or unsure about things during the ...

Start of year can be a busy time as new arrivals get settled into life at UWE Bristol. This handy ...

Zoe Tonks, International Business This June, I’ll be kicking off an exciting new chapter as an Operations Associate with Rowden ...

by Careers and Enterprise We hear a lot from students and graduates about how tricky it is to know when ...

Have you had some results back that you weren’t expecting? While assessments can be stressful, resits and retakes bring a ...

Got stuff you don’t need anymore? Don’t bin it—donate it! The UWE Sustainability Hub is collecting clean, good-quality items to ...

For many of you, the end of the term signals the start of festival season, so to make sure you ...

Loneliness is something that everyone feels at some point in their lives and each of our experiences are individual to ...

The Student Experience Coaches Whether you are planning for resits; working to earn some money; taking time to relax and ...

The Student Experience Coaches The Student Experience Coaching Team offers coaching to help you to manage and plan for any ...

Hey everyone! I’m Imogen, a second year studying sociology and one of the neurodivergent advocates at UWE, as part of ...

by Isa Mastering interview skills: your quick student guide Interviews can feel intimidating. Sweaty palms, racing thoughts, and the pressure ...

by Mohamed Starting university was an exciting milestone, but stepping into my first law lecture felt like diving headfirst into ...

By Student Experience Coaching As the flowers and sunshine are brightening our days it’s a good time to think about ...

If you’ve watched the hit Netflix show Adolescence you’ll know the very real consequences of getting drawn into extreme misogynistic ...

by Abi Making the most of the break At the start of last summer, I was faced with two months ...

What does Global Majority mean? Global Majority is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, ...

by Emma, BA (HONS) Media Communications International Women’s Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for gender equality ...

More and more students identify as LGBTQ+. Each year, 40,000 LGBT+ students apply to UK higher education. Many take the ...

By Dr. Aaliyah Khan, Senior Student Experience Coach Do you ever sit down to study, only to find yourself scrolling ...

by Chantel, Student Careers Coach In my final year at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School studying Production Arts [Stage and ...

by Student Communications If you're studying on one of our many healthcare courses, placements are likely to be a huge ...

By Syed Ayaan Reza As a university student, a friend, a son and someone who juggles multiple roles at UWE ...

By Kolawole Samuel Olure (KSO) Mental health stigma is deeply rooted in the communities many of us come from, where ...

Our Library Team has been gathering feedback from you – the student community, to help make our spaces work harder ...

By Shurida, Student Careers Coach As a final year Computer Science student at UWE Bristol and a Student Career Coach, ...

By Aaliyah Hussain, Senior Student Experience Coach January can feel like the hardest time of the year for many. Even ...

Group work. We get it. There’s plenty of reasons why you might dread the thought of having to work together ...

At Frenchay Library, we are lucky enough to have four floors of study spaces, specially designed for whatever work you ...

If you're heading home from the holidays, then you might need to build a new routine to allow you to ...

by Triss, Student Careers Coach My role as a Student Career Coach marks my first work experience as an international ...

What comes to mind when you hear AI?   Chatbots, essay prompts or is it a “no-go” topic in your mind? ...

What does it mean to be a man? We’ve been out and about on campus to pose that question to ...

Reports of mobile phone thefts There have been a number of reports of thefts in Bristol city centre where people ...

by Gundega, Student Careers Coach As a mature student returning to the job market after more than a decade, making ...

We know the start of university, or a new academic year, whilst exciting, can also feel a little overwhelming. If ...

by Becky Risley Ever woken up after a night out and can’t remember parts of the night? Or maybe you’ve ...

CHSS Widening Participation Team Are you passionate about supporting your peers, amplifying voices, and creating a more inclusive university experience? ...

We’re happy to announce a new feature in Microsoft 365 which allows staff and students to record their pronouns against ...

by Annabel, Graduate Engagement Intern About me Having graduated from English Language and Linguistics at UWE, I'm now working as ...

It is important that you look after yourself. University can put different demands on you at different times of the ...

Written by Brodie Goodall (They/Them) Allyship is a crucial part of queer liberation. The need for allies grows by the ...

by the UWE MOVE team There's lots of benefits of being a UWE Bristol student, but did you know a ...

by Becky Risley Who am I? I'm Becky Risley your Specialist Drugs and Alcohol Practitioner. What do I do? I ...

The UWE Bristol app has had a glow-up, with a fresh look, improved functionality and new features to help you ...

by Becky Risley We all know that alcohol can form a big part of the university experience and that drinking ...

Where to start? Well, a good place would be to ask what is the ultimate university experience? Put reaaaaally simply, ...

What does it mean to be a man in 2024? Strong. Brave. Kind. Powerful. Respectful? The truth is, you shouldn’t ...

Did you know we have a team of Student Experience Coaches here at uni to support you? They're available to ...

It’s safe to say we are very proud of our campuses and green spaces at UWE. As a university, we ...

UWE has partnered with Adobe to become an Adobe Creative Campus. This means you get FREE access to Adobe Express! ...

Hi! I’m MJ Andarcia-Bravo, UWE’S Anti-Sexual Violence Advisor. I was an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) before joining UWE and ...

We all know how important the topic of mental health is, and it’s particularly important for uni students. You might ...

By Anna Burt, EDI Champion. I’ve been experiencing sexual harassment since I was at school and throughout my adult life, ...

by BA(Hons) English Literature with Writing student. I was eight when I first experienced a form of sexual assault. Eight ...

by Rahul Aswani, Vice President Community and Welfare, The Students' Union at UWE Bristol. As your VP Community and Welfare, ...

You may be aware UWE has an ‘uncapped resits’ policy – amazing, right? This means if you are unwell, injured, ...