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Got stuff you don’t need anymore? Don’t bin it—donate it! The UWE Sustainability Hub is collecting clean, good-quality items to help new students moving in this September. It’s a great way to cut down on waste and help out your fellow students. What’s the Sustainability Hub? It’s your on-campus shop for free or super cheap … Continue reading "Moving Out or Having a Clear-Out? Donate to the UWE Sustainability Hub!"

For many of you, the end of the term signals the start of festival season, so to make sure you stay safe and enjoy yourself we’ve pulled together some tips! Pace yourself Whether you’re out for the day or enjoying a full weekend of fun, festivals can be energetic, loud, and overstimulating. Dancing, chatting, and … Continue reading "Staying safe during festival season"

Loneliness is something that everyone feels at some point in their lives and each of our experiences are individual to us. It’s something which is particularly common at university. In fact, isolation and loneliness are two of the biggest problems facing current university students, both nationally and here at UWE Bristol. Making friends and building … Continue reading "Tackling loneliness"

by Becky Risley Ketamine – some people use it recreationally for fun, others are drawn to it to manage mental health and trauma. But there’s something you may not have heard about, Ketamine Bladder Syndrome, also known as Ketamine Cystitis. It’s a serious condition that can sneak up on people who use Ketamine, even those … Continue reading "How does Ketamine affect your bladder?"

The Student Experience Coaches Whether you are planning for resits; working to earn some money; taking time to relax and recoup; spending time with friends or family; or seeking out new experiences and places – or perhaps a combination of all these things, the summer holidays are here to make the most of. This can … Continue reading "How to make the most of your Summer and get ready for your next steps!"

The Student Experience Coaches The Student Experience Coaching Team offers coaching to help you to manage and plan for any resits that you might have this summer. We are available for sessions either online or face to face. One of our coaches shared their experience of coaching a Level 5 student who’s, goal was to … Continue reading "Coaching for resits – a case study"

Hey everyone! I’m Imogen, a second year studying sociology and one of the neurodivergent advocates at UWE, as part of the widening participation team. At the end of my first year I stumbled across the advertisement for the advocacy role in my emails. There were roles for mature student advocates, race equity advocates and neurodiversity … Continue reading "Study tips from our CHSS neurodivergent advocate at UWE"

by Isa Mastering interview skills: your quick student guide Interviews can feel intimidating. Sweaty palms, racing thoughts, and the pressure to say the right thing. But here’s the good news: interview skills can be learned and sharpened. Whether you’re applying for a part-time job, summer internship, or graduate scheme, strong interview skills make all the … Continue reading "My career top tip"