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IMPORTANT: UWESU website has moved
We have moved to a new website home.
Join us on Facebook!
Join us on Facebook for UWESU updates throughout the summer!
Meet the New Presidents
Meet the New Presidents
New 'UWE Stadium'!
Proposal for a new football stadium at the Frenchay Campus
UWE Stadium Update
In response to student criticism, UWE has released a statement to the students union clarifying a number of issues.
UWESU Receives Green Award
UWESU were recently awarded the Gold Award for Green Impact at the NUS Awards.
UWE Win Boat Varsity
UWE win overall Boat Varsity 4-1 winning the prestigious 'Blade'. See full results here.
BBC Survey
Take part in a massive new survey by BBC3. Share your stories and you could feature in a film about the effects of the internet on our relationships.
SAWS has moved
Student Advice and Welfare Service (SAWS) contact point on Frenchay Campus has moved to the Advice and Enquiry Centre (AEC) in Main Reception.
Car Park Improvement Update
Here's an update from UWE on what they have been doing in line with the feedback that you have given. Let us know what you think!
Best Bar None
Red Bar has been awarded Gold Standard in Best Bar None Scheme which is nationally recognised in the Licensed Trade Industry.
Stock up for exams
From pens, pencils and calculators to energy drinks and our superb meal deal to keep you stocked up for the exam period!
UWE Exam Information
Here are some top exam preparation tips from the Students' Union Advice Centre.
NSS Poster Comp 2012
Portfolio boosting national recognition and a major grand prize – can you create an eye catching poster for the National Student Survey?
Deki - Change a Life With a Loan
Read about how ex-UWE student, Vashti Richards, aims to lift one million people out of poverty.
Win £50 with WesternEye
UWESU would like to ask YOUR opinion about UWE’s student newspaper, WesternEye. Tell us what you think to win an amazing £50 cash!
Bettertogether Awards 2011
The deadline for nominations for the bettertogether awards 2011 is Friday 15 April 2011.
Register Now to Vote
On the 5th May 2011 local elections will be taking place across the UK, in addition to the referendum on alternative voting.
U-Text Update
The U-text has taken a U-turn and had some changes made to it for the better.
Pole Fitness Society Win Inter University Competition
UWE and Bristol University Pole Societies sweep the board at the Inaugural Inter-Universities Pole Fitness Championships!
Rep Awards
This year's Student Rep Awards will be held on Wednesday 6th April 2011 at the Thistle Hotel, Broad Street in the centre of Bristol.
Student Housing Survey 2011
Love your Landlord? Hate your Landlord? Tell us!
Student Trustees
Apply Now: Ensure that all decisions are made with the best interests of students at heart.
All Together
This is the next big step for students against cuts!
Save Aimhigher
Local MP Jack Lopresti refuses to back our campaign to save the AimHigher scheme.
Red Nose Day
Do something funny for money and support Comic Relief.
Elections Update: Results
A new UWE record for highest voter turnout 3,479 voters!
Zoology at the Thekla
Zoology is a MEGA student party, fresh to the Bristol scene for the 2010/11 term.
Activities Awards 2011
This is the biggest night of the year for media, societies and volunteering. This an annual event that celebrates success and achievements of students throughout the year.
Non-Final Year Students
You now have the opportunity to take part in the National Student Survey!
National Census Countdown
Completing the Census questionnaire is very important, read on to find out more.
Candidates' Manifestos Now Online
Who will get your vote? Read the manifestos, watch the videos!
TUC National Demonstration - 26th March 2011
Information on how you can attend the Trade Union Congress - National Demonstration against government cuts.
Ulink Improvement Updates
Last term a number of problems affected the Ulink service. Read on for a progress update.
10 Reasons Why You Should Stand for Election
New video from Gail Wilson with her 10 reasons why you should stand for election.
Topman 2day
Topman are coming on campus today!
Coffeemat Challenge
The Coffeemat Challenge is back! Got an idea? Share it with the rest of UWE.
Stop the Cuts
Demonstration and Rally against Council cuts in public spending.
Fairtrade Fortnight
Be part of Fairtrade Fortnight: 28th February – 13th March
Official Statement from UWE Students' Union regarding UCU Strike Action on the 10th February
As you may be aware on the 10th February members of UWE UCU will be going on strike.
Body Beautiful
Come and get involved this February with Body Beautiful! A whole month of free activities for the women of UWE. Sponsored by HP
The University of Bristol Union's Anson Rooms
Find out what is happening at The University of Bristol Union's Anson rooms over the next few months.
Booze Calculator
Can you remember how much you had to drink last night?
Sale in your SU Shop
Many sale items at less than half price. All of the Premium Range reduced to clear, and much, much more... Some Non-Clothing items also on sale.
One Society Many Cultures
Celebrate multiculturalism, and prevent the further rise of racism, islamophobia and other kinds of bigotry on our campuses and in our city.
Diva Fever @ ECC
Diva Fever at the ECC, Frenchay. £4 tickets- Get your tickets from UWESU Print and Tickets Shop
Walk the Line
Be a Contestant on a Brand New Game Show!
Student Lettings Wii Winner
If you follow us on Facebook, you’ll already know that Jodie Rimmington was our competition winner.
Support UWESU via Amazon
If you are an Amazon shopper you can help raise money for UWE students.
The Big Debate
UWESU presents The Big Debate with Steve West. Topics for discussion include cuts to HE, tuition fees, UWE re-structuring and occupation.
Snowball 2010 Photos
Did you have a good time at the Snowball? See the sell out snaps!
WesternEye Issue 4 Out Now!
The new issue of UWE’s independent newspaper is available across all campuses now, get it while it’s HOT!
Time to make MPs keep their Promises
UWESU supports the campaign to make MPs keep their promises on Tuition Fees.
UWE Snowball 2010
The ONE and ONLY Official UWE Snowball!
The Beermat Challenge is Back!
The Beermat Challenge is back! Got an idea? Share it with the rest of UWE.
AGM 2010 Photos
See what happened at one of the UWESU's biggest ever AGMs.
Candidates for NUS Conference Announced
These 10 candidates will be after your vote to represent UWE at the NUS Conference
Student Demo 2010 - Photos
Photos from the biggest student demonstration in generations by UWESU photographer Matt Tabor.
AGM Video Online
Want to know more about the upcoming AGM? We've put together a short video to let you know what it's all about.
Equality Challenge Unit Survey
The Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) is investigating the experiences of staff and students in higher education around the UK in relation to religion or belief.
About NUS Conference 2011
UWESU will be sending eight elected representatives to participate at the NUS Annual Conference in Newcastle in April 2011.
Volunteering Opportunities
Get involved by volunteering at one of these events coming up in the next few weeks.
What do you know about your housing deposit?
The University of Winchester is conducting research into students' knowledge and experience of tenancy deposit protection.
WesternEye Issue 3 OUT NOW!
Top stories this issue: Bottled Watergate. Cuts, Cuts and More Cuts. Plus much, much more. Read it now with your eyes!
SU Shop - November Special Offers
Whether you are graduating this year or not, the Students' Union shop has a range of offers for you this November.
Fund Our Future: Stop Education Cuts
Make history this November. Join us as we march on the streets of central London to fight against the looming savage education cuts.
Believers Loveworld
My dear brothers and sisters. Believers Loveworld is all about God, we want to be living for God and Speaking for Jesus.
Meningitis UK RAG Raid
Take part in a student led fundraising raid of Bristol city centre with other students and a bucket to raise money for the charity Meningitis UK.
BTCV Green Gym
Join in with a conservation action day organised in conjunction with UWESU People and Planet Society and UWE Volunteering. The activity will be felling trees and keeping fit by taking part in BTCV’s green gym.
Have you got all the answers?
Could you survive Jeremy Paxman and win University Challenge? Read on to find out!
The Bloodmobile is coming to Frenchay
On campus the 3rd, 10th and 11th of November.
Insight/incite
Insight/incite is a new weekly event at UWE (Frenchay campus).
Annual General Meeting is Coming
Your chance to decide the future of your Students' Union
What do you know about your housing deposit?
The University of Winchester is conducting research into students' knowledge and experience of tenancy deposit protection.
Nightline
Stressed out by Exams? Lonely? Homesick? Frustrated? Talking things through can help.
Disability Survey
Have your say about what the university can do to make a real difference to the experiences of disabled students and staff at the University.
Take part in Doctoral Research
A doctoral research student at the University of Leeds currently in the process of conducting research around music tastes, as part of an ongoing research project.
Back to Sport
social+sport at the UWE Centre for Sport. For more information on the Social Sport Programme and to join, click here.
Restructuring the student experience
Downsizing in senior academic positions causes unrest at UWE.
New WesternEye out now!
Student Associates Scheme
Back to school? Bring energy and enthusiasm to the classroom during the academic year.
Poster Competition Extended!
Due to popular demand, we have decided to extend the deadline for entries to the National Student Survey poster competition.
UWESU Student Letting
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.
Raise and Give
Find out how you can show your interest in RAG - Raise and Give - during the upcoming academic year.
RAG Bar Crawl
The triumphant return of the legendary and exciting event known to many as THE bar crawl of Bristol, hosted by RAG!
Zoology: The official UWESU & Hub Radio student night
Zoology - a new student night at the Thekla - is bringing a fresh new party vibe to the Bristol student scene. Read more to be in the know.
Eton & Haze - New city centre partner bar for UWE Students
UWE Students' Union is thrilled to announce a new partnership between the SU and Eton and Haze, Bristol’s most up-and-coming bar and club.
UniSmart - A live survival guide to university
UniSmart - A live survival guide to university - ALL Welcome!
Presentations on 18th Sept, after each of the Welcome talks @ 10:30, 13:00 + 15:00 at the Exhibition and Conference Centre
Hello from the Editor of WesternEye
The new academic year is rapidly approaching, and we here at WesternEye are gearing up for a spectacular year of reporting, reviewing, remonstrating and (w)riting.
Balloon Release Video Explodes on the Web
Our comedy video of RAG balloon release has gone viral on the web.
Do you rent from a private landlord?
If so, do you have more than three storeys to your house and are there 5 or more of you in the property?
Register / Update your Membership of UWESU
2010-11 Registrations will start on Thursday 5th August.
In order to make the most of the opportunities offered by UWESU, please register with us online.
Blood Donations - Why Everyone Can't Donate
Why some homosexual men cannot donate blood
SU Shop Open All Summer!
The SU Shop at Frenchay is open all Summer from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday and new products and ranges now being introduced ready for the new term.
Exchange
Watch the drink prices rise and fall. Like the stock market.
3rd friday of every month...
Forgotten Friday
First friday of every month.
Friday 6th Nov - Electro / House / D&B
Love your Landlord? Hate your house?
Let us know about your past experiences with your landlord or house, whether they are good or bad and be entered into a prize draw to win a Wii console!
NUS Extra Card - Saves You More!
Save a bundle on everything from music, the latest fashions, fast and not so fast food, to travel, nights out and everything in between.
Your Feedback on Exams in ECC
This year was the first that the UWE held exams in the ECC building and we want to find out how it was for you.
Student Reps – Action and Success 2009-2010
Over 900 student reps have been working tirelessly this year across faculties, schools, departments and modules to improve the student experience at UWE so we wanted you to see the fantastic work done this year
Calling all student parents
We want to know what you think. What can we do to make the student experience better for you?
Global Guides
Become a global guide mentor for international students starting in September 2010.
Degree Show 2010 - School Of Creative Arts
Join us for the annual showcase of work by final year undergraduate and postgraduate students from the School of Creative Arts.
Meet Your New Presidents
Meet the four elected Presidents of your Students’ Union and read about their priorities for the year ahead.
Summer Membership at UWE Centre for Sport
All inclusive Membership just £20 per month when you join before the 31st August 2010.
Wanted: Student Publications Editor 2010-2011
Fancy managing Western Eye newspaper & WestWorld magazine?
Seismic - Friday 21st May
Another night of the best bass mash up this Friday at Seismic!
Last Orders - Friday 4th June
Last Orders is back to help you celebrate the end of summer term in style! Grab your mates, and a drink from midday!
BBS Grad Ball - This Friday!
Friday 4th June 2010 - 7pm-1am - Bristol Royal Marriott Hotel - £20!
Make a film about volunteering in the UK and win a Global volunteering experience
Are you the difference? Make a film about your volunteering experiences and be in with a chance of winning a year long global volunteer and travel experience.
Oxfam Summer Volunteering
Be the change you want to see in the world! Recruiting now for School Speakers and Oxfam Change volunteers.
Freshers Assistant
Interested in planning Freshers 2010?
Freshers' Reps 2010
Hard working and fun-loving?
Exchange - Friday 28th May
Exchange is back for another night of rising and crashing drinks prices! Make sure you time it right!
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
Students Needed for Focus Groups. Each student will receive a £15 High Street voucher for taking part.
Mastermind
BBC Mastermind is currently looking for budding quizzers to take aprt in the 2010 series.
WIN a camcorder!
For students who missed the chance to take part in the new GDP video why not take the opportunity to make your own.
Managing your Money - 10th May till 14th May
A representative from SAWS will be in the Glenside Student Centre from 10am till 3pm talking about money issues
I heart 1986
Its time to get retro with I heart 1986 – Friday 14th May in Red!
Competition to Star in Neighbours
Five are running a competition to send one lucky lady to star in Neighbours for 4 weeks as Poppy Rogers
Winners: Activities Awards 2010
Congratulations to all that won an award on the night.
STY TV Needs You...
STAR ON YOUR OWN TV CHANNEL & WIN £2,000
Summer of give?...Volunteer at festivals for free!
Take a look at what festivals you can get in for free this summer if you give a little bit of your time!
International Week at a local Primary School 24-28 May
Interested in volunteering in a school? Get a taster during this fun week of languages, cultures and places!
Silver Surfers Day - Wednesday 19 May, 11:00-14:45
We will be running a UWE event to encourage older people to start using computers and the internet!
G(irls) 20 Summit needs you!
If you’re female, aged 18-20, fancy a trip to Canada and are full of ideas to change the world, then read on...
Bioblitz
Bioblitz is all about volunteers, scientists, naturalists, wildlife enthusiasts, school groups, students and members of the public...
Like cooking? Looking for a volunteering project?
FoodCycle uses unwanted donated food, volunteer time and an idle kitchen space to create positive social change in the community.
Wanted - Talented Marketing Student
UWESU is offering a year of fulltime work experience for a talented marketing student
UWE Drama Society presents - Blue Remembered Hills
UWE Drama society are pleased to present their first freshers’ production - Blue Remembered Hills
Taxi Safe
Who is taking you home tonight .....?
UWE Pole Society - Spin City
There will be performances from both UWE & Bristol society students & teachers. Friday 30th April 2010
Student Housing Survey
To improve housing standards for all students we are inviting you to take part in this year's National Student Housing Survey.
A great summer term offer at the SU Shop.
Collect your pasty points layalty card and receive a free hot Ginsters savoury for every 4 hot products purchased!
New issue of Western Eye out on Monday 19th April
The April edition of the newspaper will be hitting stands this week across all campuses and features a range of topics.
T4’s Frock Me wants you!!!
The Frock Me team is hitting the streets of Bristol on Monday 19th April, looking for the city's best-dressed residents.
Do you want to change the world?
Cut your teeth and learn by doing by starting a SIFE project at UWE - come and find out more on 28 April.
Sport Night Varsity Party
Last of the year and not to be missed! Wednesday 21st April at Eton, Baldwin Street.
ELSA @ UWE Question Time
Friday 23rd April @ 7pm in 2D67, Glendinning Lecture Theatre. Complimentary Buffet Served
Special discount on UWE postgraduate courses
UWE is offering current final year students and alumni a 15% discount on its full-time taught postgraduate courses*
Podium SW Regional Event
We look forward to welcoming you to the SW regional event on the 15th April at the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Does your lecturer get Assessment Feedback right?
We all know that getting good assessment feedback that helps you learn can be a bit of a problem!
2010 Student Surveys – WIN PRIZES
Each year the University offers students the opportunity to feed back on their experiences through student surveys.
Important changes to UWE timetabling
From September 2010 there will be changes to the way timetables at UWE work.
Fairtrade at UWE
Free Range eggs across all SU trading for catering and resale in the shops.
UWE Centre for Sport Survey 2010
This survey offers students the chance to have their say for next year’s gym prices.
Karaoke in Legends - Sunday 21st March 8:30pm
We will be collecting for: Help 4 Heroes, Shelter Box UK, Balloon Race launch & Cancer Research UK
International Volunteering Talk - 23 March, 15.30 - 17.00
Want some inspiration for something to do in the summer? Find out more about volunteering abroad at this informal meeting.
Battle of the Bands 2010
One of the biggest events of the year, this time around a variety of acts will battle it out for some of the biggest prizes ever seen!
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