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Founded: 1970 Total Students: 30,732+
Int. Students: 4,405+
Overview
The University of the West of England, Bristol
The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a public research university, located in and around Bristol, England, which received university status in 1992. In common with the University of Bristol and University of Bath it can trace its origins to the Merchant Venturers' Technical College, founded as a school in 1595 by the Society of Merchant Venturers.
UWE Bristol is made up of several campuses in Greater Bristol. Frenchay Campus is the largest campus in terms of student numbers as most of its courses are based there. City campus provides courses in the creative and cultural industries, and is made up of Bower Ashton Studios, Arnolfini, Spike Island, and Watershed. The institution is affiliated with the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and validates its higher education courses. Frenchay Campus and Glenside Campus are home to most of the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, with a further Adult Nursing cohort based at Gloucester Campus. Hartpury Campus provides training in animal sciences, sport, equine, agriculture and conservation. In 2018, the Teaching Excellence Framework awarded the university Gold.
Glenside Campus
Set in picturesque grounds in Fishponds, 15 minutes bus ride from the city centre and home to our allied health, nursing and midwifery students.
With a wide range of health and social care disciplines taught under one roof, Glenside Campus is dedicated to health and wellbeing, where students are supported to thrive.
- Optometry and Clinical Skills Centre
- A practical learning space for trainee optometrists, paramedics, nurses and occupational therapy students.
- Skills and simulation centre
- Step onto our real replica hospital ward at Glenside Campus, complete with consultation rooms, maternity and children’s unit. The centre uses all the same equipment that’s used in NHS hospitals so you can learn how to deliver effective healthcare in safe surroundings.
- Crime Scene House
- Practice, test and expand paramedic or forensic skills for real in our specially modified Crime Scene House.
- Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training facilities
- Radiography students in the Department of Allied Health Professions benefit from this amazing training platform which develops invaluable operational skills and builds confidence away from the pressured clinical environment.
Programs Offered in University of the West of England - Bristol - Glenside Campus
Highlights
- The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide chose Bristol as the best city to live in Britain in 2017.
- UWE Bristol is one of Britain's most popular universities with over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff.
- With strong global and local connections, we offer an inspiring, diverse work environment where you can develop your skills and experience alongside over 3,000 staff members passionate about higher education.
- Fostering communal harmony and compassion among students from different nationalities.
- Providing students graduate success, spiritual, emotional, physical and mental stimulation.
- Small classroom sizes and more interactive classrooms.
- Student Associations and Student Unions.
- Numerous social and cultural events on campus.
- Located in beautiful, picturesque locations for students to explore.
- Campus tours and field trips for students.
- Major services for international students.
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Glenside Campus, UWE Bristol, Blackberry Hill, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 1DD
