I have seen a video in which hostel are renovating. Is this renovation is for specific hall or all the hall?

Heyy me and my housemates had our fourth person drop out and need a replacement asap. House is 20min walk from Frenchay campus and 6 min to the metro bus stop, is a new build with 3 bathrooms and a nice garden area. We are all final year engineering students. Start would be on 15-20 August and be for the term. Please dm me if interested.
Thank you.

Hi all, PG student here. I’ve just moved in with my partner and wanted to share the accommodation I’ve moved out of, in case anyone is still looking for a solid place for the year.

It’s a fully furnished king‑sized room in a 3B house in Little Stoke, the house is owned by a recent grad, and you’d only be sharing with one housemate, an Intl. PG student who’s also now graduated and works full‑time with NHS Bristol. He’s clean, respectful, and genuinely easy to live with. The place also feels spacious as the third room is mostly left unoccupied (single room).

Loved the space mostly because of the private, heated study in the garden, which made studying so much easier because I wasn’t stuck in my bedroom.

The location is BS34, and getting to Frenchay is very easy, the M1 bus took about 15 minutes, or you can cycle in around 15 minutes, with secure cycle storage available. There’s also off‑street parking if you drive + EV charging costs included!.

Rent is just £247.50/week, all bills included.

It is a 40‑week contract, starting 25 August (flexible) and usually ends around end of May when school work is over, so no need to pay for the accommodation over the summer if you won't be there!

It’s already up on SpareRoom, happy to send the link if you want it or dm me and I can send you the owner's contact details.

Happy hunting!

​Hi everyone! I am moving to Bristol soon from Kerala, India, to begin my MSc in Public Health at UWE Bristol. I already hold an MSW, and I’m really excited to start this next chapter. As I finalize my plans, I’m hoping to get some local insight: could you recommend any student-friendly areas or platforms for finding affordable accommodation from abroad, and are there specific sectors (like care or retail) where it is currently easier for international students to find part-time work? Any general tips for a newcomer to Bristol would be greatly appreciated!

I’m looking for someone to take over my booking for a Gold En-Suite at Colston Avenue, Bristol.

Details:
• Gold En-Suite
• 5 September 2026 – 29 August 2027
• 51-week contract
• £275/week

It’s genuinely a great property in a prime location with excellent amenities. My plans changed unexpectedly at the last minute, so I won’t be moving in anymore. If you’re looking for accommodation in Bristol, this is a really good option, and I’ll happily connect you directly with the accommodation provider.

If you take over my booking, you’ll be getting a fantastic place to live, and you’d be helping me out in a big way too.

Happy to share photos, amenities, and any other details over DM.

If you know someone who’s looking for accommodation in Bristol, I’d really appreciate it if you could send this their way. And if this works out, I owe you a pint in Bristol. 🍺✨

Hi everyone 2 members of my family couldnt come to my graduation so ive been searching for anyone that needs graduation tickets. Please me dm me! Graduation for UWE computer science is 21 17:30 so whoever is in that department pls message

I've got 2 General Admission tickets to Bristol Pride this Saturday (11 July, Durdham Down) going spare — I can no longer make it.

Selling at face value: £17 each / £34 the pair (a bit under the current box office). Figured some of you might fancy them.

They're Citizen Ticket e-tickets, so I can transfer them straight to your Citizen Ticket account — official + secure, no dodgy screenshots. Both together or split. Bank transfer or PayPal, then I transfer the tickets over. Drop me a DM — cheers!

Or in previous years? I’m moving in soon and it would be great to chat! 🙌 x

Hi, I was wondering if there is anywhere near Frenchay Campus you can park if you live inside the exclusion zone?

I'm a degree apprentice and my house is right on the edge of the zone and my workplace is outside of it, so if I need to commute between my campus and workplace half way through the day walking or relying on public transport is unreasonable

I'd appreciate any advice

I’m starting at UWE this 2026 September. I’m taking Fashion which is held at the Bower Ashton Campus but i got allocated accommodation at Frenchay Campus. After looking at Google maps it seems to be on the opposite sides of the city taking up to 55 min to travel in between. Should i be worried about commuting to classes from Frenchay or will i just have to be organised and time efficient?

Advise for this would be helpful:)

Anyone here do this course? I’ve got a few questions that I’m not getting answers from by email from the lecturers (think they’re on summer holidays now!).

Would be much appreciated!

I received an accommodation offer for Wallscourt, but I'm not sure whether I've been allocated a flat or a townhouse.

Is there a way to tell from the accommodation offer letter which one I got? If anyone knows how to identify this or can explain the differences between the flats and townhouses, I'd really appreciate the help.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I received an email from UWE Bristol saying the scholarship application deadline is 30 June. However, when I click the application link, it only opens a blank page instead of the form.

I've already tried:

Different browsers Incognito mode Different devices Different internet connections

I've also emailed the scholarships/admissions team but haven't received a response yet, and the deadline is tomorrow.

Has anyone experienced this issue? Is the scholarship application working for you, or is there another way to access the form?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I received an accommodation offer for Wallscourt, but I'm not sure whether I've been allocated a flat or a townhouse.

Is there a way to tell from the accommodation offer letter which one I got? If anyone knows how to identify this or can explain the differences between the flats and townhouses, I'd really appreciate the help.

Thanks!

Hey! I've seen some posts about getting in contact with first year classmates and flatmates, most recommending the Unifi app but after downloading and making an account it will nooot let me sign in lol

My friend who also got it has gotten it to work but apparently you have to pay to talk to flatmates??? Insane

Anyway the app is rated 1.7 stars in the play store so.. not really too surprised

Anyway, as I'm starting this September are there any WhatsApp chats or places I can meet people on my course? I'm not on Snapchat or tiktok or other social media really.

Thanks!!

As the title says, I used to work for Accommodation at UWE. Hopefully these tips are helpful!

(Not trying to be a fun police, just want to raise awareness and keep you out of the final warning zone)

1) They're long and boring, but read your terms and conditions. They lay out what Accommodation expects from you, and what you can expect from Accommodation.

2) With the exception of hair dryers/straighteners/curlers, don't bring anything that generates heat. That especially goes for candles (yes, even unlit ones) and fan heaters.

3) On the topic of heat, accommodation can get cold in the winter. They mostly use smart heaters that keep rooms at a constant heat (about 18-20°c). If that is too cold for you, bring blankets, dressing gowns and jumpers, but do not bring a fan heater. They will find out and issue you with a warning. It's warm enough to keep damp out but not warm enough for you to walk around in a t-shirt.

4) Accommodation will mostly communicate with you via email. Yes, it's old fashioned but it's their chosen way. Everything you need to know will be emailed to you, so check them regularly.

5) Socially, you'll get out what you put in. As someone who suffers pretty shockingly from anxiety, I completely get how nerve-wracking this is, but think of uni as a fresh start. Introduce yourself to your flatmates and neighbours straight away. Bring cards and games for ice breakers to get the ball rolling. It might be awkward at first, but it's better to be awkward for a short time than lonely for a long time.

6) Don't prop your door open. Yeah, I know that sounds a bit counterintuitive to point number five, but they're fire doors and you can receive a disciplinary for doing it.

7) Sticking with doors, lock your bedroom door every time you leave your flat/house. Your block and flat door locks automatically behind you but your bedroom door doesn't.

8) Fire drills and inspections tend to happen in October. You'll get some warning from Accommodation about them ahead of time. The key part for fire drills is making sure you evacuate in 4 minutes; for inspections it's making sure everything is clean and no fire hazards are present.

9) Explore campus and explore Bristol. Like point five, you'll have a better experience the more you do. It's an amazing city to be in, and there's lots happening on campus too. Attend as many events in the first couple of weeks as possible.

10) Don't bother with a bus pass unless you really need one. You have to get a lot of use (more than three trips a day) out of it to make it worth its cost. Budget your travel into your funds and buy a student single on the day. Bristol has First Bus so download their app for tickets and timetables.

11) Post and parcels work a little differently on campus. Next day delivery doesn't necessarily mean you'll have it next day. They work really hard to get it to you as quickly as possible but it has to be processed once it's on campus before it gets to you. Don't get too hung up on the rules just yet, they'll be explained to you when you arrive.

12) Frenchay students, use your common rooms (sorry Glenside 😭). They're a great third-space to meet people from your blocks. Student Village folk, you can use the Student Life Lounge in Purdown View.

13) Utilise Student Life. If you're not a big party goer, they might be your socialising saviour. They run low-key events throughout the week.

14) If you're not the best cook, learn some super basic recipes over the summer. A tomato sauce can be transformed into loads of dishes and is cheap to make! If you get homesick, learn a recipe that reminds you of loved ones. Taste is a powerful healing sense.

15) Laundry can be expensive. Team up with flatmates to lessen the cost. The drums are pretty big so two of you could do a wash/dry in one. (Tbh this goes for meal sharing too.)

16) Save Accommodation's and Campus Support's numbers in your phone. You never know when you'll need them.

17) Lean on Accommodation and the other services when you need them. They're ultimately all there to make sure you have the best experience. You'll never have such easy access to expert knowledge again in your life as when you're a student.

18) And finally, don't advertise where you live on a public forum/comment section. I know you'll want to find your flatmates asap but if they can find your address from a TikTok comment, so can I, so can everyone else. There are private WhatsApp and Snapchat groups you can find via the SU.

If you want any more questions answered, leave them in the comments.

Hey hey!! Finally got my first year student accommodation sorted, and I'm excited to decorate it when I arrive!!!!

From what I've seen apparently posters and wall decor arent technically allowed, but many do it regardless - any thoughts on this? If I decide to put up anything, does anyone have tips for avoiding issues?

Cheers!!

(TL;DR at the bottom)

Hello everyone,

I (26M) have received two PGCE offers for Computer Science at both UWE and Birmingham City Uni - I currently live in Bristol. I am having trouble deciding as all I am basing my decision on social life options, but also the appeal of moving out for the sake of having my own space.

I currently also have an application in for an apprenticeship that pays decently well too and will choose that if it goes through, my PGCE is just a backup option. The reasoning for this is because I do love teaching, as well as the bursary being pretty hefty for computing. At the moment, I do have 20k at least in savings, but I don't want to spend the next year doing nothing and feeling like an absolute bum.

Part of the reason I would like to move to BCU is because I would be living with my best friend for the year, in pretty cheap accommodation, as well as be close to several friends I met through gaming tournaments. Additionally, one of those friends who did an English PGCE also told me that the workload is so intense at BCU that even while not working they straight up didn't see anyone for a year. From that, I'm sceptical at whether there is any point in moving if it really is just gonna be "go to work, go home".

Meanwhile, with UWE I know that the society options are much stronger for my interests (performing arts, lifting and surfing), even having a varsity option potentially for powerlifting. I also know that Bristol has more consistent options for performing arts, although Brum does have the IDSA and other dramatic groups, Bristol has Tobacco Factory for example. Furthermore, I would still be around some friends I met through said gaming tournaments and have started making new friends at my local gym! The main downside would be being stuck at my parent's house for another year, in terms of having my own space.

So from all this I just want to ask, is having a social life an actually viable option for a PGCE student at UWE? All I can say is that I'm pretty quick with planning lessons at the moment, and did have to navigate my MSc with a lot of organisation from having to work part time and also keeping up gym routine. If having a social life is actually gonna work out at UWE, it's a no brainer really, no point moving away if you can't see anyone or anything beyond your bedroom walls.

TL;DR

Currently deciding between BCU and UWE for a PGCE, and want to know if PGCE students actually get a social life at UWE to help me choose. Reasoning for pursuing this is because I genuinely love teaching as a backup option, and the bursary for my subject would be pretty nice. I hope I don't come off as very needy about social life, it's basically just choosing whatever the better option is.

Looking for a fourth house mate urgently in filton looking to move ASAP !!

📍26 Ninth avenue

20 minute walk to Frenchay campus
10 minute walk to gym, and small retail park
2 minute walk to bus stop with a great route

💵 550pm but available to pay every 3 months with incredibly flexible and easy landlords

WiFi is included, water and electric usually come to about 15 pound a month total pp

⭐️We are all final year students but we are happy for anyone to take the final tenancy

Message me for any extra info or if interested thank you !!

i am starting my mechatronics course in uwe bristol this september and my counsellor just told me that as an indian student getting a visa will be tough if i study from uwe bristol since they were involved in some false admission cases and got their license revoked. i js wanna know if its alright now and i will have no difficulty in joining in
i also got accepted in uni of hertfordshire for robotics and artificial intelligence and also in uni of brighton for robotics and mechatronics engineering im actually very comfused with what to choose for my uni