We hope you’re settling into Uni life and finding your way around. Everything you need to know about getting around town is on the hwb website.
We want to make sure getting around Swansea is simple, safe and sustainable for all students, so we’ve lined up plenty of ways to support you this semester! From free bike repairs to sharing your views on buses and cycling in Swansea, here’s a list of events you can get involved in this term:
Big Switch On Cycle Roadshow
Join us for FREE bike marking with Bike Register and get yourself some lights and locks for your bike travel around Swansea. Plus, you’ll receive exclusive discounts and advice on cycling safely as we approach the winter months.
Did you know you can use the Swansea University cycles to get around Swansea, with a hub on both Singleton and Bay campus? Click here to learn more. Or if you’re looking to purchase your own bike, you get 15% off bike and accessories purchases at Uprise stores.
When: Monday 13th October, outside Fulton House, Singleton Campus at 10am – 3pm
When: Tuesday 14th October, outside School of Management, Bay Campus at 10am – 3pm
Bus User Groups
Share your experience of the bus services and meet with First Bus, the Council and Swansea University’s Travel Officer to talk through your ideas for getting to and from campus and around the city!
When: Thursday 23rd October and Thursday 4th December
Where: Zoom
Time: 1-2pm
Get in touch with our travel officer to book on to these User Groups.
Cycle User Groups
Have your say on cycling facilities, routes and events on and around campus, and receive advice on how you can stay safe when the clocks go back and it gets darker when travelling.
When: Tuesday 28th October and Tuesday 2nd December
Where: Zoom
Time: 1-2pm
Get in touch with our travel officer to book on to these User Groups.
Travel Survey
At the end of the month, we’ll be launching our annual travel survey. This is your chance to tell us about your experiences with travelling to and from campus and around the city. We’ll be in touch with the survey link soon.
Tell us how you travel and help shape future improvements for students and staff.
The travel survey will run from Friday 31st October – Friday 14th November.
Free Bike Repair Workshops
In November we’ll be running free repair workshops with Bikeability. More details will follow soon.
When: 20th & 24th November
When: 10am – 3pm
Where: Taliesin, Singleton Campus
Whether you cycle, take the bus, or just want to see more of Swansea, your input makes a difference! Get involved this term and help shape a safer, greener and more connected travel community.
If you have any questions, get in touch – we’re here to help!