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We Are Freshers is organised by the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University. It forms part of the Official BU arrivals event programme along with SportBU, ResLife and BU. All partners can be trusted to work together in your interests. Please think carefully about other external organisations
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This is your guide to the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU) and explains all about how we work and the hundreds of opportunities there are here which will help enrich your BU student experience.
You can get involved with as much or as little as you like to fit in with your academic timetable. Our advice is to try out lots of things and get the most out of your precious time at BU.
Your Welcome Pack also includes a guide from BU with important information to help you get ready for life at BU, as well our ‘We Are Freshers’ guide to all the parties and entertainment happening at the start of term. Printed on cocoon Pure Natural Silk.
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WELCOME & GUIDE CONTENTSWELCOME FROM YOUR OFFICER TEAMWHAT TO DO NOW - 3 EASY STEPSWHERE IS SUBU?ACTIVITIES: CLUBS, SOCIETIES AND NETWORKSACADEMIC SOCIETIESR.A.G: RAISING AND GIVINGMORE OPPORTUNITIESNERVE MEDIASTUDENT REPS #PURPLEARMYSUBU ADVICE: SUPPORTING YOUCOMMUNITY ACTION TEAMSUSTAINABILTY ACTION TEAMVOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIESDEMOCRACY AND EQUALITYLIBERATION CAMPAIGNS
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How can I voice my opinions, and make change in BU?We have three Big Student Meetings each WELCOME
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WELCOME FROM YOUR OFFICER TEAM
HELLO
EVERYBODY,
WELCOME TO
SUBU
WE LOOK forward
to meeting you
very soon
A warm welcome to you all,
Starting university is an exciting time, and something we can still remember!
As a BU student you are now a member of the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University and we can’t wait to meet you and share all we have to offer. In the meantime, take your time to read through this guide and your Welcome Pack for ideas on all the great activities, societies and events you can participate in to make your time here fun and rewarding. Our priority as elected officers of your Students’ Union (SUBU) is to ensure fairness for all, and that your voice is heard - both within the Union and the University. There are more details in this
guide about the various ways we help make that happen, from becoming an Elected Officer, collecting feedback as a Student Rep, joining our Liberation Campaigns, attending termly Big Student Meetings and much more. We hope you have a splendid time here at Bournemouth University, and please do visit us in the Student Centre on Talbot Campus or at our office in Studland House on the Lansdowne Campus.
Best wishes,
Adeyinka, Lea, Abidemi, Lenrick and Brad Your SUBU Full-Time Officer team 2018 - 19
How can I voice my opinions, and make change in BU?We have three Big Student Meetings each
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WHAT TO DO NOW - 3 EASY STEPS
Why do I need to register?*We really don’t want you to miss out on the essential Freshers’ Week (+ beyond) announcements and events. Be the first to hear about the best nights out!
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Where do I collect my wristband from?
You can collect your Freshers’ wristband from The Old Fire Station on Arrivals Weekend 15/16 Sept 10am - 6pm, and from SUBU reception (Talbot Campus) thereafter.
How will I find time to participate in everything?
There’s loads happening but you don’t have to do it all! We urge you to make the most of your non-academic time though, as you’ll never have another opportunity like this.
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How can I voice my opinions, and make change in BU?We have three Big Student Meetings each
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Study spaceLady Cobham Bridge Democracy and EqualityNerve Media Hub Study space Study space
How can I voice my opinions, and make change in BU?We have three Big Student Meetings each
Lansdowne CAMPUSSTUDLAND house
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Offering delicious food and drink throughout the week at the best student prices!
The ultimate Students’ Union nightclub, bringing you epic club nights and live entertainment throughout the week.
The perfect place to grab a coffee or Yorkie Wrap by day, the best place to party by night!
At the heart of Lansdowne Campus, with social spaces and a café to help you relax.The SUBU Office is on the ground floor.
Chill out in the BoHo Lounge or garden while you work. SUBU Advice is in room BG07 and on the first floor there is a cosy chill out lounge (B130).
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Syron is a daytime & early evening pop-up eatery at The Old Fire Station. Come in and relax, catch up on work, use
the BU WiFi and grab some great street food. You can also
order online and we will deliver! The bar is open too and we
serve Starbucks coffee at great student prices.
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The unbeatable Students’ Union nightclub providing you with the biggest and best student nights throughout the week.
In the heart of the Lansdowne Campus and a short walk from most BU Halls of Residence, The Old Fire Station delivers a range of nights catering for all, with affordable drinks deals and three rooms of music.
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LANSDOWNE
Your main Students’ Union reception is on the first floor of The Student Centre. Here you can get NUS Extra cards, book out equipment and mini-busses, make clubs and societies payments, retireve lost property and more.
Situated on Talbot Campus, Dylan’s serves food every day ranging from mega fry-ups in the morning to chicken wings, pizzas, burgers or curries from lunch untilevening. You can come and graba Starbucks coffee between
lectures, or unwind with a drink after a busy week in a chilled-out,
friendly atmosphere.
SYRON SUBU RECEPTION SERVICESSUBU’s Student Shop stocks sandwich meal-deals, drinks and essentials for your day to day life. What’s more you can get your officialBournemouth University
merchandise here!
STUDENT SHOP
dylan’s KITCHEN & BARGround Up is on the ground floor of the Student Centre, serving fresh handmade pastries, delicious burritos, ciabattas and the best value Starbucks on campus.
GROUND UP COFFEE SHOP
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OUR BIG LIST OF 120+CLUBS & SOCIETIES
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ACTIVITIES: CLUBS, SOCIETIES AND NETWORKS
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Advertising Society
African & Caribbean Society
Airsoft Society
American Football (Bobcats)
Animation Society
Anime Society
Arab Society
Archaeological, Historical &
Anthropological Society
Archery Society
Art Society
Athletics Club
Baking Society
Ballroom & Latin Dance Society
Belote Society
Boat Club
Boxing Society (Silverbacks)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Society
British Sign Language Network
Bulgarian Society
Business Collection Society
With over 120 spectacular Clubs, Societies and Networks on offer we have something for everyone at SUBU Activities. Go beyond your degree, meet new people, develop new passions and experience something new.
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Labour Society
Live Action Roleplay Society
Law Society
League of Entrepreneurs
Lebanese Society
LGBTQ+ Society
LGBTQ+ Gamers Society
Liberal Democrat Society
Magic the Gathering Society
Marketing Society
Martial Arts Society
Muscle & Athletic Sports Society
Meditation Network
Midwifery Society
Music Society
Nepalese Society
Nigerian Society
Nursing Society
Occupational Therapy Society
Performing Arts Society
Permaculture Society
Photography Society
Poker Society
Politics Society
Polo Club
BU Women in STEM Network
Cartoon Society
Cheese Society
Cheerleading Society (BU Falcons)
Chess Society
Chinese Students & Scholars Association
Christian Union
Climbing Club
Cocktail & Mocktail Society
Coffee Society
Computing Society
Consciousness Exploration Society
Conservative Society
Cup Pong Society
Cyber Security Society
Cycling Club
Dance Society
Design Society
Disney Society
Earth & Environmental Sciences Society
Equestrian Society
E-Sports Society
European Society
Exploration Society
Feminist Society
Filipino Society
Film Making Society
Film Society
First Aid Society
Forensic Science Society
Free Fall Club (BUFF)
Game of Thrones Network
Gamers Society
Games Development Society
Golf Society
Gospel Choir Society
Guild of Assassins Society
Handball Club
Harry Potter Society
Historical Literature & Drama Network
Hong Kong Society
HSS Integrated Practice
Humanist Society
Indian Society
Innovation Room
Investment Society
Islamic Society
Japanese Society (Nihongo)
Jewish Network
KPOP Society
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Accounting Society
Events Society
Beach Volleyball Club
Health & Fitness Society
Kayak Club
Parkour Society
Rounders Society
Rock & Indie Society
Writers Society
These recently disbanded groups need restarting. You could easily bring them back to life:
CLUB NOT ON THE LIST? ITS EASY TO START YOUR OWN!
Come see the activities team on the second floor of the Student Centre who will help you get your dream in motion. If you’re interested then contact the Activities team:
Wildlife Conservation
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Wildlife Documentary Network
Windriders
Wine & Spirits Society
YBall Club
Pre-Hospital & Emergency Care Society
PR Society
Psychology Society
Quidditich Club
Red Square Society (Russian)
Reducetarian Society
Romanian Society
Sailing Club
Sexpression Network
Scuba Diving Society
Sip & Sketch Society
Snowriders
Social Sciences Society
South African Society
Southern Asia Society
Student Action for
Refugees Society
Students Kick Cancer Society
Surf Club
Swimming Club
Tennis Society
Trampolining Society
Ultimate Frisbee Society (Heat)
Wake & Kiteboarding Club
Water Polo Club REDUCETARIAN SOCIETY
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WHAT ARE 5 STAR CLUBS & SOCIETIES?These are high performance Clubs or Societies who have taken part in our special development scheme. Any Club or Society can take on the 5* challenge which helps make a group even better for future students.
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WHERE CAN I SIGN UP?The Freshers Fair is one of the biggest and best in the UK, where over 120 clubs, societies and networks will be on campus to welcome you and answerany questions you may have.
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Climbing ClubAwarded to a club who have shown they have got the lot! Everything from achieving great results, to staging legendary socials, innovative fundraisers and reaching 5* status.
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ARCHERY SOCIETYAwarded to a new club or society who has taken to the challenge of running a club head on and offered the students a new and interesting activity to participate in. This new club have taken up the bow and are hitting targets dead centre.
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HOW DO I JOIN?YOU CAN JOIN ANY CLUB OR SOCIETY ONLINE! VISIT:
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These recently disbanded groups need restarting. You could easily bring them back to life:
Or find us on Facebook @SUBU Clubs and Societies & @Bournemouth RAG. [email protected]
FRESHERS’ FAIR
SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBERTALBOT CAMPUSAfter a hectic Freshers’ Week over 8000 new and returning students will descend on Talbot Campus, join new clubs and collect a few freebies!
Academic societies are our foundation and we recommend you join at least one. The societies listed will enhance your academic experience, gaining you networks, knowledge and skills, far more than you can get from your course alone.
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Faculty of Science & TechnologyForensic Science
Psychology
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Archaeological, Historical
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Cyber Security
Computing
Design
Music
Faculty of ManagementBusiness Collection
League of Entrepreneurs
Marketing
Retail
ACADEMIC sOCIETY MISSING? WE CAN FIX THAT!It’s easy - come to activities on the 2nd floor of The Student Centre and we can help get your society started.
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Faculty of Health & Social SciencesHSS Integrated Practice
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Occupational Therapy
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Faculty of Media & CommunicationAnimation
Games Development
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NERVE Mag, News, Now, Radio, TV
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R.A.G: Raising and giving
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Charity TripsFundraising trips to China, Uganda and Tanzania are just some of the highlights of the 2018 -19 year.
GET INVOLVEDReach out and become a RAG Rep to be involved in all of our activities throughout the year. Find us on Facebook at /RAGBournemouth or email us at [email protected].
You can also contact this year’s RAG Chair Emma Reynolds at [email protected]
RAG is the fundraising arm of the Students’ Union. You can raise money for charities right here in our community and embark on life- changing adventures and travels, plus create relationships that last a lifetime.
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WHERE CAN I MEET RAG?RAG operates in the Activities Department at SUBU on the 2nd floor. We’ll also be at Freshers’ Fair... come say hi!
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Are you interested in planning debates to discuss issues in society?
SUBU DEBATESG.O.A.T TEAMAre you interested in carrying out market research to improve the student experience?
Become a debate champion and plan informal debates for your fellow students on issues in society. Visit www.subu.org.uk/debates.
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES
Join our GOAT (Go Out And Talk team) and work in pairs to talk to fellow students about their student experience.Visit www.subu.org.uk/goat.
Here at SUBU, you have the chance to join a full-scale FM radio station, magazine, news agency, website and TV production company. Nerve have also interviewed hundreds of bands and cover the AFC Bournemouth season!
WHERE TO START?To get going with Nerve you can sign up on the SUBU website. Then come and have a chat with the team at Freshers’ Fair on Saturday 22nd September, follow the Facebook postings and the website: www.nervemedia.org.uk
Are you a budding journalist, radio presenter, TV producer, blogger or editor? Then SUBU’s Nerve Media is waiting for you.
TV | WEBSITE | RADIO | NEWS | MAG
WHERE CAN I FIND NERVE HQ?Any student can gain experience with Nerve and the Studio HQ is on the 4th floor of the Student Centre, Talbot Campus.
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NERVEMEDIA
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Scan & watch Nerve’s interviews with students at the Summer Ball 2018
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When you get to University, it’s essential to provide feedback about your experience so that BU and SUBU can make it the best it can be. From your lectures to facilities on campus, it all matters to Student Reps!
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STUDENT REPS #PURPLEARMYStudent Reps#purplearmy
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WHAT IS A STUDENT REP?A Student Rep is a student who has been elected by their class to represent student views and opinions to BU and SUBU. Student Reps are elected by their course to collect feedback, represent it to the University, and work with staff to create change. You don’t need any previous experience because you’ll get full training by the SUBU Rep Team.
The student representation system is essential in any University; it’s vital to ensure that every student’s voice is represented and heard by the Uni and SUBU.
WHY DO WE NEED STUDENT REPS?
REPRESENT YOUR COURSE MAKE CHANGE
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Being a Student Rep has greatly contributed towards my most enjoyabe year at BU
Final Year Student Rep, Faculty of Science and Technology
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HOW TO GET INVOLVEDYou must be elected by your class to become a Rep - but worry not, it’s not as scary as it sounds.
During the start of term a staff member will ask who would like to be the Rep for your class, simply put yourself forward, and the class will vote. It really is that easy!
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SPEAK WEEK
Twice a year, SUBU runs ‘Speak Week’, a campaign devoted to collecting student feedback, where we send an army of Reps to listen to what you have to say. Keep an eye out for Speak Week this November!700+ STUDENT REPSVOLUNTEER each year
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An Advice Worker will listen to your concerns, ascertain what your options are to resolve the issue and support you to find a resolution. We are accredited by the Advice Quality Standard and are members of AdviceUK and the National Association of Student Money Advisers.
SUBU Advice provides free, independent and confidential advice and information to BU students. We provide non-judgemental advice and support in the follow areas: housing, money, academic, consumer, employment and personal
HOW TO CONTACT USSUBU Advice is found on the 2nd floor of the Student Centre (Talbot Campus). Open Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm all year (except Bank Hols & BU Christmas Closure). Drop in Sessions available Monday to Friday 2pm - 4pm.
Our Bournemouth House (Lansdowne Campus) centre is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 2pm term time. Appointments only on Wednesdays, Fridays and during undergraduate vacation time.
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STUDENT REPS #PURPLEARMYSUBU Advice: Supporting You
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SUBU Advice provides free, independent and confidential advice and information. We provide non-judgemental advice and support in the following areas: housing, money, academic, consumer, employment and personal.
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AM I READY TO RENT?
MONDAY 5 - FRIDAY 9 nOVEMBERMany students feel the pressure to sign up to their student house for next year as early as November. SUBU Advice is here to help you decide if you are ‘Ready to Rent’. We can identify the risks of renting too early, helping you to make the right decisions.
MONEY MATTERS
7 NOVEMBER & 7 DECEMBER On the lucky number 7 of each month we host some money-related events to raise awareness of funding opportunities and get you thinking about your finances.
GET GOOD ADVICE
FINANCE WORRIES?
Learn more about how we can help and how we work with students by scanning our QR code, or checking out our webpages.
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SUBU Advice can advise you on a range of issues including how to manage housemate disputes, what to do if your funding is delayed and we can listen to you if you are concerned your course or BU isn’t the right place for you right now.
If you applied late for your funding, or if there are delays in processing your application and receiving payment, you may find yourself in financial difficulty during your first few weeks.
SUBU Advice can work with you to ensure you get your finances as quickly as possible. We can also identify other sources of funding available to you whilst you wait for your funding to come through.
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Our Community Action Team gives students the skills and opportunities to get involved in the local Bournemouth Community. This includes volunteering activities and events such as beach cleans, Fairtrade awareness and sustainablilty campaigns.
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HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY WARDENS HELP ME?The Community Wardens can help on issues such as landlords, housing problems and advice, bins, noise complaints and parking issues.
If you live in a rented house close to University, look out for our Community Wardens in their blue hoodies, they are happy to help.
For more information email:[email protected]
Or contact your VP Community:[email protected]
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?The SUBU Community Action Team help you get involved in the local area. You can volunteer your time for local charities. You could help with sustainability campaigns like Fairtrade, Plastic Oceans, and Coffee Cups, or by doing beach cleaning. We also have Community Wardens, a group of students who help build relations between students and local residents.
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At SUBU we work to raise awareness of green issues. We host several events on campus such as Go Green Week and Fairtrade Fortnight, as well as national awareness days like Earth Day and Earth Hour.
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HOW CAN I GET INVOLVEDAre you passionate about making a change to the impact that students have on the environment? Come and meet the Sustainability Action Team on the 2nd floor of the Students’ Centre. Email [email protected]
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WHAT WE DOWe help students to learn about and embrace the values of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
PLANET ACTION DAYOn Friday 5th October we’re holding a “Planet Action Day” in the Student Centre. We hope you can participate!
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SUBU Volunteering provides students with fun, fulfilling and impactful projects to get involved with charities, organisations, and the local community. Students can lead their own projects, or get stuck into one-off M.A.D (Make a Difference) days on campus and in the community.
VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITYThere are so many ways you can get involved whether you have five minutes or much more time to spare. Our Community Volunteering projects are student-led and cover anything from conservation, helping people with Alzheimer’s, working in soup kitchens or at Slade’s Farm Community Garden project to setting up events and many more roles…
SUBU Volunteering provides students with fun, fulfilling and impactful projects to get involved with charities, organisations and action in the local community. Students can lead their own projects, or get stuck into one-off M.A.D (Make a Difference) days on campus and in the community.
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HELP OTHERs AND DEVELOP YOURSELFCommunity Volunteering is an amazing thing to do for others but you can also help yourself by learning new skills and gaining confidence, enhance your CV and increase your employability. It’s lots of fun and you will make many new friends.
HOW TO GET STARTEDYou can explore and sign-up for volunteering
opportunities at www.subu.org.uk/volunteeringEmail: [email protected]
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AGE UK
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VOLUNTEERING FAIR
TUESDAY 2 OCTOBERCome and join us for the Volunteering Fair at the Student Centre, Talbot Campus, and get involved in your local community.
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DEMOCRACY AND EQUALITY
We help SUBU embed equality, diversity and inclusion across BU, giving every student a platform for their voice to be heard. We do this through the SUBU Executive Committee, our Big Student Meetings, cross-campus elections, Student Councils & Liberation Campaigns.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?There are plenty of opportunities for all students studying at BU to get involved. Whether it’s one of our Part-Time Officer roles, being part of a Liberation Campaign or running as a Full-Time Sabbatical Officer, there is a role for everyone. All positions are either elected in a cross-campus ballot, or for the Liberation Campaigns, elected at relevant conferences.
PT Executive Officers
Liberation Campaigns
Activities Council
Education Council
Community Council
Welfare Council
Mental Health Zone
PART-TIME OFFICERS
FULL-TIME OFFICERSSUBU President
Vice-President Activities
Vice-President Communities
Vice-President Education
Vice-President Welfare & Equal Opportunities
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THE BENEFITSNot only will it look impressive on your CV, but getting involved gives you the opportunity to develop leadership, project management and team working skills. You’ll gain confidence, get to meet loads of new people and hopefully have fun while doing it.
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PART-TIME OFFICER ELECTIONS
A wide range of positions available. Nominations open on Saturday 22 September.SO WHAT NOW?
Elections for Part-Time Officers and Liberation Campaigns will be taking place in your first semester - you can keep an eye out for information on Facebook and posters around campus. Alternatively you can come and find us on the 4th floor of SUBU, we are always happy to have a chat!
ELECTIONSOFFICER ELECTIONS
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The annual celebration of Black History Month will be held in October.
THE BIG STUDENT MEETING
The Big Student Meeting is the main event for all students to be able to vote on current issues. It will be held late October.
ANNUAL EVENTSWe also help facilitate several events such as Bournemouth Student Pride, the BME awards and the Democracy and Equality awards, an annual celebration rewarding the outstanding contributions to Democracy & Equality from students at BU.
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lIBERATIONCAMPAIGNS
BLACK STUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN
ASIAN, ARAB AND ETHNIC MINORITYSTUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN
STUDENTS’ WITH DISABILITIES CAMPAIGN
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL PLUS STUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN
TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY STUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN
WOMEN’S CAMPAIGN
WHAT DO THEY DO?Liberation campaigns connect our student members, enabling students to build friendships and share experiences and to act collectively in highlighting issues, raising awareness and campaigning for change.
THE SIX LIBERATION CAMPAIGNS
A SAFER AND MORE INCLUSIVE BULiberation Campaigns hold the Students’ Union and University to account by challenging discrimination. The Campaigns work together to promote intersectionality and achieve the maximum impact for all students.
Liberation Campaigns are run by a Liberation Campaign Committee, led by the relevant Liberation Officer.
We are proud to have our Liberation Campaigns. These groups are a community made up of, and led by, students who self-identify within that liberation group.
Officer - Payal Mayee
ASIAN ARAB AND ETHNIC MINORITY
CAMPAIGN Here to represent the interests of and connect students of Asian, Arab and mixed heritage at BU.
From campaigning on issues that affect these students to hosting socials that connect the community.
ASIAN, ARAB AND ETHNIC MINORITY STUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN
[email protected] /subuAAEM
DISABILITIESCAMPAIGN
Officer – Drew Hyndman
Here to represent the interests of and connect disabled students studying at BU.
From campaigning on improving access at BU to providing accessible events that build a community for students.
STUDENTS’ WITH DISABILITIES CAMPAIGN
ASIAN, ARAB AND ETHNIC MINORITYSTUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN
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Here to represent the interests of and connect black students studying at BU.
From campaigning on issues like the black attainment gap to hosting socials that connect the community.
BLACK STUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN
[email protected] /subuBSC Officer - Nana Umoh
Here to represent the interests of and connect transgender and non-binary students at BU. From improving the provisions of gender neutral toilets on campus, creating safe and accessible events for students and helping to plan and deliver Bournemouth Student Pride.
Officer – Astrid [email protected]
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TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY STUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN
Here to represent the interests of self-defining women studying at BU.
From campaigning to raise awareness of personal safety and standing together to tackle gender inequality.
WOMEN’S CAMPAIGN
/subuWomen
/subuTNB
/subuSWDOfficer – Devon Biddle
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Officer - Rowan Bratchell
CAMPAIGN
Here to represent the interests of and connect BU students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and other minority sexual orientations.
From campaigning on queer issues to helping plan and deliver Bournemouth Student Pride.
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL PLUS STUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN
/subuLGB
/sububournemouth
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/subuWomen
KEY AIMS
Connect students by CREATING friendships IN a safe and welcoming community
Collaborate with other Liberation Campaigns to raise awareness and educate
HIGHLIGHT CURRENT ISSUES and empower students to act collectively TO CREATE change
HOLD THE STUDENTS’ UNION AND UNIVERSITY TO ACCOUNT BY CHALLENGING DISCRIMINATIONAND MAKING SURE THEY ACT WITH EQUALITY
MARK NATIONAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?Each Liberation Campaign is led by a committee which is made up of elected students - a Liberation Officer and four Committee Members. Any self-identifying students can get involved by running for one of these positions - you’ll learn many new skills, lead on building a community for and representative of all BU students, and you receive full training and on-going support from SUBU staff! You can also get involved by coming to any of the socials, events and activities organised by the Campaigns throughout the year. From talent shows to coffee socials, celebrating our histories to inclusive club nights, if you want to meet new people, try new things and learn from others experiences then look no further.
“SUBU will have a positive impact on every BU student’s journey”
Here to represent the interests of and connect BU students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and other minority sexual orientations.
From campaigning on queer issues to helping plan and deliver Bournemouth Student Pride.
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL PLUS STUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN