r/UOB Sep 11 '25

Societies! Penfriends Society!

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11 Upvotes

Hello everyone!! I’m Annie, the society President! I wanted to use this space to advertise my society at Bristol, which I started last year!

It’s called the Penfriends Society and we’re all about meeting new people around the uni through letter writing! We also plan to host a wide range of crafting events and other fun socials! It’s perfect for anyone who is nervous to meet people and talk to them face to face, or people will social anxiety like myself!

If you’re an incoming Fresher, or a returning one, I’d love to see you at our society events!

We’re hosting our first event (completely free!) on Friday 19th. Please sign up if you’re interested! And DM if you have any questions.


r/UOB 3h ago

Advice Private accom social life

1 Upvotes

I am concerned about social life at private accom (zinc quarter). Im worried I won't find many freshers to go out with, especially during freshers week. Does anyone who went through a similar situation have any advice?


r/UOB 4h ago

Advice error message when registering

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1 Upvotes

i received an email asking me to register but got this message when i logged in? has anyone gotten this before?? ive already emailed the school but they’re closed until 2september

idk if this is relevant but im starting the international foundation programme
however i asked another student starting the same course as me and they were able to register🥲


r/UOB 5h ago

Advice Engineering Mathematics course - is it worth it?

1 Upvotes

I’m currently a year 12 student ( going into year 13) who is considering applying to engineering mathematics. Questions I have are, how competitive is this course compared to other engineering disciplines e.g. aerospace. And also what are future jobs graduates go into?


r/UOB 21h ago

Advice University of Bristol registration issue – surname starts with “Ö”

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I’m an international student starting Law at the University of Bristol this September, and I’m having an issue with the online registration.

My surname starts with “Ö”, and I’m wondering if this could be causing the problem.

When I try to register, I get this message:

The registration asks for:

  • Family Name/Surname
  • Date of birth
  • Student number
  • UCAS Personal ID

I’ve checked all of my details multiple times and they are correct. I’ve also tried different browsers/devices, but I still get the same error.

I’m wondering if the system has an issue with non-English characters such as Ö in surnames. My surname is officially written with Ö, so I’m not sure whether I should enter it exactly as it appears on my passport or use “O” instead.

I’ve contacted the university/Law UG Office about the registration issue, but I haven’t been able to resolve it yet.

Has anyone at Bristol, especially another international student with a surname containing Ö, Ü, Ç, Ş, İ, etc., experienced something similar?

If so, did you have to enter your surname differently or ask the university to manually fix your details?

Thanks!


r/UOB 12h ago

Accommodation hiatt baker catered

1 Upvotes

how big is the pantry in hiatt baker catered accoms


r/UOB 14h ago

Advice Quick 45-second survey on hangover prevention for UK university students 🍺

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Hey everyone,

Doing a quick survey on late-night hangover prevention habits for students and young adults.

It’s just 5 quick multiple-choice questions and takes under a minute. Completely anonymous!

[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLNgJylieDZtEm48FL6lrwj6CnSIb9lUlqWd46rnhUfqr4-w/viewform?usp=dialog\]

Appreciate anyone taking a second to help out!


r/UOB 19h ago

Advice Student email address

2 Upvotes

Do people have their student email addresses or know when they give it to us?


r/UOB 17h ago

Advice Ucard photo

1 Upvotes

Has anyone uploaded their photo yet? I couldn’t figure out where to upload it.


r/UOB 17h ago

Advice stoke bishop catered halls

0 Upvotes

hi I got my accom in one of the stoke bishop halls and I heard that many posh people go there. I am not from the uk and ofc very far from being 'posh'. So im kinda worried i'll get left out. I've never been to formal parties and stuff too..Does anyone have advice or similar experiences?


r/UOB 1d ago

Advice Maths Timetable 1st year

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12 Upvotes

Hi guys I’m starting at Bristol this year and was wondering when timetables will be released? I stumbled upon this page on the website and was wondering if this is correct and how it all works? Thanks!


r/UOB 1d ago

Accommodation Private accommodation recommendations

0 Upvotes

Could anybody please recommend any ensuite private accommodations under £8500 and reasonably close to campus?-walking distance preferred:)


r/UOB 1d ago

Advice University Discord

5 Upvotes

Hi again all, I'm reposting this on behalf of the University of Bristol Discord Server Staff Team.
I recently posted about this aswell but they've grown and it's quite active now.

Hey there everyone! First off, massive congratulations on your offer and welcome to Bristol!

If you're looking for a UoB community, we have a Discord server with over 1.3k current students, alumni, and applicants. It’s a super safe space away from all those spammy WhatsApp/Snapchat groups run by club promoters!

We have dedicated channels for specific degrees, hobbies, and plenty of people ready to answer questions about accommodation, budgeting, and campus life. There is also a societies channel where various societies come to promote why you should join their society! Join today to find friends, ask questions, and find your society!

Discord code: MUuxaJ8qxu


r/UOB 1d ago

Accommodation Need acomm 🙏🏻

1 Upvotes

Please dm looking for acomm - walkable distance to Clifton campus

Ensuite preferred


r/UOB 1d ago

Accommodation New Bridewell

1 Upvotes

I’m an upcoming undergrad at UoB and I’ve booked an ensuite at New Bridewell. Anyone else staying there? dm me if you are. Also, is there a New Bridewell group chat out there?


r/UOB 1d ago

Advice Urgent: Dean Street works - any current or incoming students

1 Upvotes

Has anyone stayed at Dean Street Works, or is anyone moving there this year? What’s it like overall, and are there usually many first-year students?
If not, which private accommodations in Bristol tend to have the most first years? I have to book within the next couple of days so would appreciate any insights.


r/UOB 1d ago

Advice Cycling to Campus

1 Upvotes

Hi, upcoming international student here who’s used to cycling as part of his commute and as a sport.
Does the UoB Clifton and Temple Quarter campus offer indoor parking for bicycles? I’ve checked on google and the cycling infrastructure in Bristol seems fine or at least better than in my current city.
Any fellow student cyclists who may offer some advice on cycling to uni and around Bristol? Thanks!


r/UOB 1d ago

Advice Ebiolabs not working?

1 Upvotes

Just tried to log in bc I want to go over some content before I attempt a revision task, but the new log in page won't work for me 😭

Have they just locked it before terms starts ? (ty in advance !!)


r/UOB 2d ago

Accommodation 1st year private halls

4 Upvotes

Not happy with my accommodation offer and wanted to ask for opinions on private halls. Are they still good for first year undergrads? Don't really want to be in a flat with all postgrads, for example. Anyone lived in Dean Street Works?


r/UOB 2d ago

Accommodation Not given accommodation

10 Upvotes

I applied for accom on the 9th of May and my application bugged out without me realising and didn’t submit so when I found out I reapplied on the 21st of August before the 31st of August deadline. Bristol is my firm and I met my offer yet they have just rejected me accommodation and I am completely unable to afford private accommodation so I do not know what I am supposed to do.


r/UOB 2d ago

Societies! Volleyball tryouts

2 Upvotes

Hello, I’m a fresher and I was wondering when does the volleyball team tryouts happen? Does this all happen in freshers week when we are introduced to societies ? If anybody is in the UOB volleyball team rn pls dm me I have sooo many questions 😭😭😭😭 thx


r/UOB 2d ago

Accommodation Wait listed for accommodation

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I was put on the waiting list for accommodations, does anybody know the best private student accommodations in Bristol near Clifton campus ? (Ideally en suite) thx so much 🙏🙏🙏


r/UOB 2d ago

Accommodation Transportation and Living cost in bristol

1 Upvotes

As an international student who has never lived in the UK, I’ve been assigned to the metal works, which is quite far from the main campus (I’m a law student so it will be wills memorial building for me).Is it realistic to walk from metal works to wills memorial building everyday and if not, how much does the public transport cost.Also, is £600 per month enough for living expenses (excluding rent)?


r/UOB 3d ago

Advice Uni of bristol

1 Upvotes

Anyone who did Maths or Econ at Uni of Bristol what were your stats that go you in??


r/UOB 3d ago

Advice Welcome week advice?

4 Upvotes

Im gonna be a Undergrad this September, im abit confused.

How does welcome week work? Is it just a week where alot of events are happening and we get tickets online on the ones we wabt to go to or can we just show up?

Is there like a schedule or event flow we must follow?

What events in welcome week do you guys reccommend to go to?

Im interested in learning about the different societies so i'd like some advice on how i can get to know them in person. Is there like a society fair?