STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAMME - For starting in January 2020 new International and European students - UWE Bristol
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STUDENT
ORIENTATION
PROGRAMME
For starting in January 2020 new International and
European students
1International and European Student
Orientation Event Programme
Week ONE: The Welcome Hub is open from 10:00 to 16:00 at The Students’ Union (Upper
Engagement Space) on Frenchay campus; Where our Global Ambassadors will be available to
help you with any enquiries you may have, such as finding accommodation, campus tours and
explaining how to use the UWE online system.
*To book the Orientation events you MUST complete the registration form, which can be found
here. Events hosted by The Students’ Union can be booked by clicking on the link here.
Monday 6 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
We’re here to take you to the local retail shops, Meeting point:
Household Trip to pick up any items that you may need for your 15:00 – 17:00 Main info point,
new university life! Frenchay
Wednesday 8 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Come and join us at the Welcome party to meet
other new international students and enjoy
Students’ Union
Welcome Pizza Party pizza and drinks with great music. This is a 17:00 – 19:00
Bar, Frenchay
FREE event, but space MUST be reserved
online in advance.
Thursday 9 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Meeting point:
Join us for a City Tour to discover the diverse
Main info point,
City Tour and MShed and vibrant city of Bristol. Afterwards you can
13:00 – 16:00 Frenchay/
Museum Trip visit the MShed Museum and explore the story
MShed at
of the city.
14:00*
Friday 10 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Join us to explore a maze of quirky stalls, street
Meeting point:
food, and historic architecture at Bristol’s St
St Nicholas Market Tour + Main info point/
Nicholas Market, in the heart of the old city of 10:00 – 14:00
Harbourside Trip Arnolfini at
Bristol. There are cafes, top-quality street food,
11:00*
including fresh-baked pies.
2Week TWO:
Tuesday 14 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Enjoy a free breakfast with the Global Student
Support team, whilst having an informal and
Lecture
interactive session that will introduce you to
Conversation Café: Morning Theatre, Room
common traits in British thinking and 10:00 – 11:00
Breakfast 2X242,
behaviours, and will signpost you to ways you
Frenchay
can learn more about the British culture in the
future.
Wednesday 15 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Meeting point:
Experience the wonderful, diverse and vibrant
Main info point,
city of Bristol and explore the historical
City Tour and Museum Trip 13:00 – 16:00 Frenchay/
collections of art, nature and outstanding
Museum at
history in a magnificent building.
14:00*
Thursday 16 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Come and mingle with us over some scones,
Global Café: Introducing The Octagon,
cream, jam, and a selection of teas from 14:00 – 16:00
the British Culture Frenchay
around the world.
Friday 17 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Join us to explore a maze of quirky stalls, street
Meeting point:
food, and historic architecture at Bristol’s St
St Nicholas Market Tour + Main info point/
Nicholas Market, in the heart of the old city of 10:00 – 14:00
Harbourside Trip Arnolfini at
Bristol. There are cafes, top-quality street food,
11:00*
including fresh-baked pies.
Week THREE:
Monday 20 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Meeting point:
Join us for a welcome dinner at Za Za Bazaar!
Main info point,
Meet other international students that have
UWE Welcome Dinner 17:00 – 20:00 Frenchay/ Za Za
recently arrived in Bristol and enjoy an evening
Bazaar at
of global cuisine. You MUST register here!
18:00*
3Tuesday 21 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Come and meet the Global Student Support
team over a nice cuppa whilst practising The OneZone,
Conversational Café 11:00 – 12:00
speaking English with a friendly group of Frenchay
students in a relaxed environment.
Wednesday 22 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Join us for a visit to IKEA to pick up any items Meeting point:
IKEA + Asian Supermarket that you may want to personalise your room. Main info point,
11:00 – 16:00
Trip Followed by a trip to Wai Yee Hong to stock up Frenchay/ IKEA
on authentic Oriental products. at 12:00*
Thursday 23 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Come and mingle with us over a selection of
Global Café: Celebrating the Chinese Year New snacks and meeting the The Octagon,
14:00 – 16:00
Year of the Rat Chinese society, whilst learning some Mandarin Frenchay
New Year phrases.
Friday 24 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Join us to explore a maze of quirky stalls, street
Meeting point:
food, and historic architecture at Bristol’s St
St Nicholas Market Tour + Main info point/
Nicholas Market, in the heart of the old city of 10:00 – 14:00
Harbourside Trip Arnolfini at
Bristol. There are cafes, top-quality street food,
11:00*
including fresh-baked pies.
Saturday 25 January 2020
Event Description Time Location
Welcome to the UK! Come down to enjoy the
celebration organised by Bristol’s largest
Meeting point:
Chinese supermarket. There will be traditional
Main info point,
live firecrackers, lion dance, Kung Fu, dancing,
Wai Yee Hong CNY event 10.00 – 14.00 Frenchay/ Wai
crafts, street food from dumplings, Japanese
Yee Hong at
food, to cakes and bubble tea! What better way
11:00*
to celebrate your arrival than with a day trip to
Wai Yee Hong.
4Orientation Timetable
For new International and European students starting in January.
As a new international or European student, orientation is your chance to meet other students,
members of staff, and learn important information about the University.
*Global workshops are running on Monday 13 January and you will need to register your
attendance, by clicking on the link here.
Please note: Spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis, but we will
prioritise your first choice.
Day ONE: Monday 13 January 2020
WORKSHOPS
Time Workshop Description Location
An introduction from Kelly Cotter, the Head of
Global Centre. Followed by the Global Student
Support team and Vice-President of the Students’
10:00-11:00 Welcome
Union at UWE. We’ll welcome you to UWE Bristol
and give you some top tips on living standards in
the UK. Free coffee and teas provided.
11:00-11:15 BREAK
We will help you understand your financial contract
with UWE Bristol and our financial processes. An
11:15-12:00 Money matters
opportunity to seek advice on opening a bank Bristol Business
account and money management. School (X
An introduction to the academic skills and the Bock), Lecture
12:00 -12:45 Academic skills and
library support available to help you succeed at theatre, Room
Library support
UWE Bristol. 2X112
12:45 - 13:30 LUNCH BREAK
Here we will help you gain work experience whilst
studying in the UK, enable you to access
International Talent &
13:30 - 14:30 employability related training, events and
Global Employability
volunteering opportunities. An opportunity to
explore the job market for international students.
Advice on visa and immigration policies. We will
14:30 -15:15 UK Visa & Immigration provide guidance for international students coming
to UWE Bristol or continuing their studies with us.
5Day TWO: Tuesday 14 January 2020
*Global Stall Fair is open on Tuesday 14 January from 11:00 to 15:00. Come and talk to university staff and
Student Ambassadors about all the information and advice you need to know.
WORSHOP
Time Workshop Description Location
We will be running an informal and interactive
Conversation Café: session that will introduce you to common traits in
10:00 – 11:00
Introduction to the British thinking and behaviours, and will signpost Bristol Business
British Culture you to ways you can learn more about British culture School (X
in the future. FREE pastries, tea and coffee! Block), Lecture
Ask questions and hear life experiences from current theatre, Room
Student Panel UWE students who speaks your home language from 2X242
12:30 – 13:30
Experience different countries including Russia, Malaysia, China
and Vietnam.
STANDS
Time Stand Description Location
Global Student Support will offer information and
advice to ensure you receive all the support you
Global Student need in settling in the UK.
Support Gradlink Gradlink, the UK’s award-winning careers advice and
job site for international students and graduates, will
offer you professional career advices.
At UWE Bristol, we believe in empowering students
and staff to make healthy choices. Visit us to find
Healthy University &
out what advice and support we provide on a range
Feel Good
of health topics and discover free Feel Good events
based on four healthy behaviours for your wellbeing.
Explore the number of study skills services to
Library Study Skills international and European students which take
place across all campuses.
A friendly, non-judgemental and confidential advice.
The Students’ Union Come and see us for advice about housing and
Bristol Business
Advice Centre academic issues, financial queries and employment
11:00 – 15:00 School, X Block
problems.
Foyer, Level 2,
Professional bankers will provide you with all the Frenchay
Santander & HSBC
advice and information on what you need to know
Bank
about opening a bank account in the UK.
Opportunities to build your community and represent
your voice during your time at university. Whether
The Students’ Union
that’s helping you trying something new, to play
sports or join societies.
Here to provide accessible healthcare for everyone
UWE Health Centre
studying at the UWE Bristol.
An educational business and community, giving
universities, students and families a single point of
Constellation Group
contact for a full range of education-related services
in the UK and overseas.
We help the Chinese Community in Bristol and the
Chinese Community Southwest by offering a free helpline and support
Wellbeing Society service; information, activities and workshops to
overcome cultural and language barriers.
6Provide you with information and advice on a wide
range of university matters including: programme-
Student Support
related issues, options and module choices;
Adviser
academic regulations and rules transferring to other
programmes within the University
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