UWE Bristol
Adventures That Boost Your Future
In partnership with local communities and governments, our immersive university programmes blend culture, adventure, and real-world learning, taking you far beyond the classroom.
Explore three incredible destinations: Fiji, Bali, and Northern Thailand, each brought to life through our personal approach and deep local connections. Ignite your curiosity and grow personally and professionally through meaningful travel with specific thematic focus for your future. This is global experience that challenges your perspectives and boosts your future.
Guided by our Think GLOBAL framework and CARE principles, every programme blends immersive learning and long term benefits for local communities.
- Award-winning student programmes since 2009
- 14–21 day immersive summer experiences in Fiji, Bali & Thailand
- Guided by our unique GLOBAL Framework of experiential learning
- Community-led programmes aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Learn directly from local people & exclusive partners
- Graduate Skills & Career Themes: Social Enterprise, Mental Health, Global Health, Nursing, Sustainability, Engineering, Conservation, Arts & our broader ‘Ultimate’ programmes.
- Build employability, cultural intelligence, soft skills & lifelong friendships
- Inclusive of accommodation, meals, domestic travel, cultural activities & 24/7 support
- Apply for university funding up to £1350, plus have the cost of flights and travel insurance reimburse
Support is available via UWE Bristol to help enable you to take part in this opportunity. UK students with a household income of £30,000pa or less will qualify for the UWE Employability Bursary, and those with a household income of £25,000pa or less will be additionally be eligible for the UK Government’s Turing Scheme funding. The level of funding depends on participant’s circumstances, including household income. You can find out more at the links provided.
Students can only join projects which end before the 18th August. Eligible students will be considered for both the opportunities when taking part in Think Pacific activities. If you have any questions about funding, contact the UWE Go Global team at goglobal@uwe.ac.uk.
Application process
- Apply online via Think Pacific before 8th Dec
- Complete an application call with Think Pacific.
- Email the UWE Go Global Team, goglobal@uwe.ac.uk, with your programme start and end dates.
- The UWE Go Global team will confirm the funding you are eligible for and the application process for funding, which you should start straight away.
- Confirm your place in the Think Pacific team.
Funded spaces are limited and will be assigned to students first come, first served, based on the date of your initial application (Step 1).
A Think Pacific Immersive Experience – A Summer Like No Other. Here’s what you’ll take away:
- Graduate Employability – Gain skills & experiences that employers really value.
- Global Perspectives – Understand complex issues from the ground up.
- Clarity & Confidence – Discover your values, strengths, and future direction.
- Lifelong Friendships – Travel with strangers who become like family.
- Unforgettable Moments – Adventure, connection, and unique memories.
- Positive Impact – Through respectful exchange & our CARE Approach
Bigger than an internship. Deeper than travel. More impactful than volunteering.
Immersive global programmes that transform students, connect you deeply with local perspectives, and create real long term impact.
Fiji is pure South Pacific magic, rooted in culture, community, and stunning nature. In the villages, you’ll dive into daily life and feel the warmth of island hospitality. But Fiji is more than paradise; it’s also tackling global issues like climate change and cultural preservation, giving you the chance to explore sustainability, identity, and resilience up close.
Our most iconic cultural immersion. Join a Fijian village and experience culture, community and adventure. An experience like no other that connects you deeply with Fiji, its people, and its culture.
From Fiji’s Capital to Coast to Community. Our most diverse experience. Explore Pacific identity, industry, conservation and culture, where ancient traditions meet modern Fiji.
Chiang Mai is Northern Thailand’s cultural capital. Immerse yourself in the temples, night markets, and mountain views. It’s your gateway to treks, waterfalls, and national parks and a hub for innovation and community projects, from elephant care to forest restoration.
Throw yourself in Chiang Mai over three immense weeks. Immerse yourself in Thai Culture, learn traditional skills, conservation, nature and sustainability.
A fast-paced and authentic two weeks. Join a team to explore temples, markets and mountain trails and experience Lanna traditions and culture.
Welcome to Bali! Think rice terraces, temples, beaches, and communities. Here, ancient rituals and arts collide with modern takes on sustainability and wellbeing. From spirituality and street art to reef care and eco-projects, Bali gives you the chance to explore culture, community, and nature while seeing how heritage and innovation shape island life today.
See beyond the tourist trail and immerse yourself in real Bali. Learn from culture, tradition & Balinese philosophy and enterprises that are driving sustainability.
An in-depth programme exploring Balinese approaches to mental health and wellbeing, including the Tri Hita Karana philosophy of harmony between people, nature, and self, and see how this shapes daily life.
An immersive two-week journey in Ubud, exploring businesses and social enterprises that put purpose before profit. Visit inspiring ventures and learn from local changemakers.
Explore how Bali is responding to environmental pressures through coral reef conservation, plastic reduction, and community-led initiatives.
Discover how innovative engineering and community-led solutions in Bali are shaping a more sustainable, eco-friendly, and resilient future.
Immerse into community-based approaches to health and nursing in Bali. Learn how local knowledge, cultural beliefs, and grassroots practices shape community health.
Explore Bali’s creative spirit through art, design, and performance, gaining insight into how creativity is woven into daily life.
Join a two-week immersion and discover Balinese approaches to mental health and wellbeing through Tri Hita Karana—the balance of people, nature, and spirit.