Want to get to know people and settle into uni life? Come along to our Welcome Week 2025 events! Whether you’re joining us for first year or returning to UCW, you can come along. Check out our schedule below to see what’s right for you!
We will be organising a wide range of activities that range from music gigs, an exciting Mario Kart night, the UCW Big Quiz and much more! Come along to the events and get to know your fellow students, reconnect with friends or try new experiences. Feeling anxious about coming along? We will have current UCW students and staff at the events to give you a warm welcome.
Welcome and Games Night at The Stables: Monday 8th of September, 18:00 – 20:00
The Stables BS23 1JY. Get to know your fellow students at this welcome night and enjoy some games!
UCW Big Quiz at Allstars Bar: Wednesday 10th of September, 18:30 – 21:30
Allstars BS23 1SQ. Entry is £5 per person (cash only) and a cash prize. Admission gets you entered into the prize raffle where you will have the chance to win many different mystery prizes. The Quiz is a general knowledge quiz hosted by UCW Staff and Students. After the quiz, there will be karaoke on offer!
Welfare Walk and Talk: Friday 12th of September
Meeting in the Winter Gardens Open Zone. Come along and meet or catch up with the members of the Welfare Team, on a lovely walk around Weston.
Cake and Chat at the Winter Gardens Open Zone: Tuesday 16th of September, 12:30 – 13:30
Come along and meet many members of the student support teams such as the HEART team and the Academic Development Team, for a slice of cake and a chat. This is your opportunity to get to know the student support staff and find out how they can help you throughout your studies at UCW.
Cake and Chat at Loxton Campus: Wednesday 17th of September, 12:30 – 13:30
Come along and meet many members of the student support teams such as the HEART team and the Academic Development Team, for a slice of cake and a chat. This is your opportunity to get to know the student support staff and find out how they can help you throughout your studies at UCW.
Student Music Night at The Brit Bar: Wednesday 17th of September, 17:30 – 20:00
Brit Bar BS23 1HP. Come along to one of Weston’s popular music venues, where you will have the chance to listen and support many great student bands and artists alongside many non-student performers as well.
Cake and Chat at South West Skills Campus: Tuesday 23rd of September, 12:00 – 12:45
Come along and meet many members of the student support teams such as the HEART team and the Academic Development Team, for a slice of cake and a chat. This is your opportunity to get to know the student support staff and find out how they can help you throughout your studies at UCW.
Mario Kart and Games Night at WG Open Zone: Wednesday 24th of September, 17:00 – 19:30
Winter Gardens Open Zone. Join your fellow students and the HEART Team in a evening of Mario Kart and games. Will you be the one to throw the blue turtle shell for the victory?
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