Welcome to our autumn term programme of events! Join us and our partners in the Global Lounge, and other locations, for a huge variety of exciting events. From our regular Language CafĂ©, to one-off cultural celebrations, community building events and Beyond Black History Month series, there’s plenty to get involved in!
Explore our upcoming events below. All home and international students, and staff, are welcome. Our regular events are available without booking, but for most of our cultural and social events spaces are limited, so be sure to register when bookings open two weeks before the event date (one ticket per person). We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Festive season eventsÂ
Staying in Bristol this December? The Global Lounge is open until December 21st. Come and join us to celebrate festive traditions from around the world through crafting, music and quizzing. This is a great chance to meet fellow students staying in Bristol over the winter break.
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Beyond Black History Month (BBHM)
This year, we are excited to be hosting a series of events for BBHM, such as quizzes, film screenings, discussions and more. Join us to explore the Black presence and contributions in both the UK and globally. Find out more about BBHM.
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Cultural events
Whether you are a home or international student join us to experience and learn about different traditions and cultural celebrations, plus meet students from around the world.
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Language Café
Practise speaking a different language with a fluent speaker at our ever-popular Language Cafe, meet new friends and enjoy free tea, coffee and snacks.
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Social and community building events
Mingle with others in the University community during a variety of fun-packed social events!
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Civic events
We are delighted to be contributing to friendly civic events this autumn. Whether you are a University student or staff member, come along to connect with the wider city of Bristol community.
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Events with Bristol SU
Buy a ticket to go on a day trip, including a day exploring Oxford and shopping at the famous Bath Christmas markets! Or, forge new friendships at a free speed friending event.
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Full programme:
Festive season eventsÂ
- 11 December – Wreath-making workshop
- 14 December – Festive Karaoke & Open Mic Night
- 18 December – Festive card decorating
- 19 December – Global Festive Season Quiz
- 21 December – Festive Breakfast
Events
- 1 October – Colour Run (ÂŁ)
- 12 October – Universal City: Bristol interactive map launch event
- 12 October – Beyond Black History Month: Panel Event
- 17 October – Staff speed friending
- 24 October – Navaratri Feast
- 26 October – Thriving at University when new to the UK – intercultural workshop
- 2 November – Day of the DeadÂ
- 7 November – Beyond Black History Month: Remembering the Bristol Bus Boycott
- 7 November – Beyond Black History Month: Film Screening with Florence Ayisi
- 9 November – Diwali
- 14 November – Japanese Fest
- 17 November – Global Food Fair
- 21 November – Challenge yourself to change the future with the Sustainability Team Â
- 23 November – Pancakes with Pictionary: Breakfast in the Lounge
- 28 November – Hanukkah – celebrate and learnÂ
- 30 November – Romanian Culture Day
- 5 December – Beyond Black History Month: Quiz NightÂ
Regular events