Glenside - UWE

Take a break from all that unpacking and come to The Students' Union this Saturday for games, sweet treats and meet fellow students!

Save the date 🎉 Glenside Welcome Fair returns on Tuesday 19th of September 11:00- 15:00 🎉

Here’s what to expect on the day:

👋 Meet new and returning students
🍦Grab a free ice-cream
👀Find out more about The Students’ Union
🎵 Non-stop tunes courtesy of

We can't wait to see you there!

🌟 GOODBYE GLENSIDE 🌟

Hello, Liz here! After 9 incredible years as your Glenside Campus Community Coordinator, I'll be leaving this role on Monday 24 July to join Student Reps at UWE 🤝

It's been an honour to have spent so long supporting all of you hardworking healthcare heroes and I have genuinely loved every minute of it ❤

Your new Campus Coordinator, Freya, will be in the Office from August so be sure to pop in and say hi!
You'll also see me on campus from time to time, supporting Student Reps 👋

Thanks to each and every one of you for making my time here so memorable,

Liz (Glenside Campus Community Coordinator 2014-2023) x

📆 Our Swap Shop is now closed for the summer and will reopen on Wednesday 6 September.
👔 You can still drop off uniform donations in The SU Office at Glenside at any time.
✨ Please ensure that all items are washed and in wearable condition, ready for their new lease of life.

🚑 A little throwback to last month's Major Incident Simulation on campus.
🙌 It was amazing to be a part of this cross-discipline simulation exercise and we are so proud of every single student who took part!

🛍 Bring Your Own Bag is back! Pop into The SU Office at Glenside next Tuesday 18 July from 10:00 to pick up FREE household essentials.
👍 Items are available to students and staff on a first-come, first-served basis.
🥐 You can also get FREE food from our Café every Thursday, 14:00-16:00.

📆 DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Don't miss this year's Glenside Welcome Fair on Tuesday 19 September, 11:00-15:00!
🍦 As well as a whole host of stalls, we'll also have FREE ice creams, FREE massages and non-stop tunes, couresty of UWE Centre for Music.
❤ Whether you’re a new or returning student, everyone’s welcome!

🏠 Moving out of your student house? Don't throw your stuff away, donate it! ✨
Consider bringing your good quality, preloved items to the Bristol Big Give donation point in The SU at Glenside instead of throwing them away.
For larger items, there's always charity shops and of course the Bristol Waste Reuse Shops!

📣 Decolonise This: Moving beyond talks of diversification 📣
Explore how we can create anti-racist spaces and work towards a decolonised academy that combats inequality, violence and dehumanisation.
📆 Wednesday 14 June
⏰10:30-12:00
📝 Register now: https://ow.ly/oc4A50OME70

📣 Online event: "Decolonise This: Moving beyond talks of diversification" 📣
Explore how we can create anti-racist academic spaces and work towards a decolonised academy that combats inequality, violence and dehumanisation.
🗓 Wednesday 14 June
⏰10:30-12:00
📝 Register now: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2o9IAwnVWhIefjM

TEDxUWE is back, courtesy of our very own VP Societies & Communication, Bethel Ekaette! 🎉

We’ve got a series of inspiring talks lined up on the topic of ‘Bags and Baggages; building a sense of belonging’ at this exclusive event 🤝

This year's theme is perfectly represented by the diverse backgrounds, cultures and stories that each speaker will be bringing to the stage 🌍

Get your free tickets and get ready for an afternoon of learning, inspiration and networking 🙌

🗓️ Friday 16 June
⏰ 13:30-18:00
📍 Arnolfini (BS1 4QA)
🎟️ Free tickets: https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/53452

The comes to Trendlewood Park TOMORROW!
Why not spend your lunchtime in the sunshine and do your bit to bring the sparkle back to Bristol?
📆 Friday 12 May
⏰ 12:00-14:00
📍 Trendlewood Park
More info: http://ow.ly/M6Xp50OlmOT

🎭 You're invited to The End of the Road Show as part of Dying Matters Week.
📍 Glenside Campus: Thursday 11th May, 16:00-18:00
📍 Easton Community Centre: Friday 12 May, 16:00-18:00
🎟 Book your FREE tickets here: https://gck.fm/lvubf

🙌 Join our 45-minute focus group about sustainability at UWE!
🌳 We're collecting important research about education for sustainability.
📆 The session will take place on Wednesday 17 May,15:00-15:45 at The SU, Frenchay Campus and you'll get a free meal voucher for taking part!
➡ To register your interest, email: [email protected]

⏳ Know of a superb student or staff member who has gone above and beyond? Make sure you nominate them in the Welfare Awards before Tuesday 2 May.
🌟 This year's awards ceremony will take place on Monday 15 May at the Mercure Grand Hotel. Get your FREE ticket and join us for a night of celebrations!
🎟️ Get nominating and secure your tickets: http://ow.ly/KoJU50NReHr

To mark International Day of the Midwife and Nurses Day, we're celebrating YOU - our wonderful, hardworking healthcare students! 🎉
Join us in The SU at Glenside on Tuesday 2 May, 11:00-14:00 to:
🤝 Network with agencies
💆‍♀️ Unwind with FREE massages
🍩 Enjoy FREE tasty vegan treats
More info: http://ow.ly/XQuY50NO0cQ

Sunny skies: activated ✅ Spring vacation: pending ⏳

Please note that there will be a slight change to The Students' Union at Glenside's opening hours over the next 2 weeks:

👋 Office: Closed Monday 3 April - Friday 14 April
☕ Café/ Shop: Closed Friday 7 April - Tuesday 11 April
🤝 Regular events: Advice Service, Mature Students Meet-Ups and Placement Uniform Swap Shop will not be running between Monday 3 April - Friday 14 April
📆 Normal service and events resume on Monday 17 April

📣 myUWE is changing! 📣
You can get involved and have your say on what the new platform should look like 🗣
Have a go at using the pilot release to see how your timetable, coursework submissions and news feeds will look, and feedback on your experiences to shape the new platform: http://ow.ly/JGak50NvSzY

🤩 Want to get paid for taking an active part in decision making at UWE?
🌟 You could be the next LSR for your school!
💪 LSRs are here to catapult your school-wide concerns to the top and ensure that everyone gets the best experience on their course.
➡ Apply before Monday 3 April: http://ow.ly/tp4250Nss6p

Starting the week with sunny springtime scenes on campus ☀🌸

The Grand Finale of UWE Bristol's Got Talent takes place this Friday! 🎤
Join us over at Frenchay Campus to see UWE's most talented performers take to the stage and compete for cash prizes 🤩
📅 Friday 24 March
⏰ 17:30-21:00
📍 Union 2, Frenchay Campus
Entry is completely FREE and a jaw-dropping night of top talent is guaranteed! 🙌

🤔 Have you ever experienced loneliness at UWE?
❤ We want to better understand the extent of loneliness and how it has affected your experiences at university.
👉 Please take a moment to complete this anonymous survey, open to all years (inc. postgrads): http://ow.ly/qw7B50Nmw0N

🌿 Join us for our next Glenside Community Garden Session between 12:00-15:00 this Wednesday 22 March.
🍎 The garden is beautiful area of campus (next to J Block), giving you space to take a break from screens and time to connect with nature and other students.
🍃 More info: http://ow.ly/7n8T50NlfEz

DAA is back 🙌
📆 Thursday 23 March
⏰ 11:00-14:00
📍 The SU at Glenside
Disability Awareness Action events provide an inclusive space for conversations, casual advice and information. Open to all students identifying as disabled, as well as allies looking for an inclusive space.

Forever grateful to have these gorgeous views on our doorstep 🤩

🤩 We've got foodie goodies galore coming your way next Tuesday 21 March!
🍓 Join us in The SU at Glenside to whiz up a fresh fruit smoothie on our Smoothie Bike, share your thoughts on sustainable eating and win prizes.
🌿 This event is part of the Sustainability Committee's 'Sustainable Food For All Campaign': http://ow.ly/xLho50NhFHW

❤️ A huge THANK YOU to every single one of you who took the time to vote in The Leadership Race this week.
🤩 We’ll be announcing the winners and crowning your Presidents Team for 2023/24 at 19:00 tonight!
👀 Join us for Results Night in Union 2, Frenchay Campus or tune in via YouTube: http://ow.ly/iczI50NfckV

Today is 🧠
Talking about student mental health is important all year round, but even more so when deadlines, exams and placements are piling up.
If you or someone you know uses drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism then these slides are worth a read ➡

Voting in The Leadership Race closes TONIGHT at 22:00 ⏳
Leaf 🍃 a vote in our ballot box and feel tree-mendous 🌳 as we'll be planting a tree on behalf of every voter, in collaboration with Bristol-based reforestation charity, TreeSisters 🌱
VOTE NOW: http://ow.ly/JkoR50N869a

Voting in The Leadership Race is super important as it helps to shape your UWE experience 🙌
Your SU is run by students, for students. Casting your vote is crucial to ensuring that the Presidents and Officers who lead The SU represent you, your views and your priorities 🌟
VOTE NOW: http://ow.ly/AI0550N85UL