A Guide for New Student’s
To enhance the student experience...
The University of Bolton Students’ Union (UBSU) The University of Bolton Students’ Union is here to look after your educational, social, welfare and recreational interests. You automatically become a member of the Students’ Union when you enrol with the option to opt out if you wish to do so. We are located in the Chancellor’s Mall, the UBSU is run by students for students. We rely on your support and participation to effectively represent you, suggest new ideas and bring positive changes to make your student experience memorable. The Students’ Union is your main voice and your first point of contact for any concerns or problems you may have. The Students' Union exists to represent all students and is democratically controlled by students at all levels. We will support you if you have a genuine grievance and we are fully committed to making sure you are treated fairly. We have the full backing of the NUS (National Union of Students) and all advice given is professional and independent from the University. You can be sure we are looking after all your needs.
Hi, my name is Adam Johnson and I am your Students’ Union President for 2013 – 2014, and I would like to offer you a warm welcome to the University of Bolton. I am confident you will find us to be a friendly and happy body of students. I studied Sport Development over the past three years, and during that time was involved with the Students’ Union as a Non-Sabbatical Officer. I also captained the Men’s Hockey team and worked part-time in the Union’s Loft Bar. My job as President is to represent you, the students, and I will work together with the other officers to enhance your student experience. Your Union is here for you regardless of ethnicity, age, religion, gender and disability - you are all represented by your Students’ Union. We provide a full range of services and activities such as Sports and Societies, student representation, advice, to earning extra cash and developing employability skills in our Athena Xpress Shop and Loft Bar. We want you to get involved, so call in and see us and make the most of your student time from day one. Remember, my office is always open and I am a friendly kind of guy (so people tell me!) so if you want to discuss any ideas, have any questions please call in for a chat. See you soon Adam
Council Tax: As a student you are exempt from paying council tax. The University take care of both Orlando Village and The Hollins Halls of Residence. However, if you are renting private accommodation then you will need to get an exception certificate from the Student Centre in the Chancellor’s Mall.
Insurance: It is always beneficial to take out your own student tailored insurance policy. Endsleigh provide comprehensive cover solely for students. Look out for them over the Fresher’s week period.
Television Licence: You MUST obtain a TV Licence if you want to watch LIVE TV. This includes watching live TV on your computer or laptop.
Register with a doctor: When you get to Bolton make sure that you register with a doctor. Throughout your time at the University of Bolton you made need the assistance of the hospital or a doctor. Make sure that you come and see the relevant people at the Fresher’s Fair on 23rd & 24th September 2013 in the Chancellor’s Mall.
Here at the University of Bolton Students’ Union we run a number of sports teams. We are always looking for new and exciting students to play in our teams. The majority of our teams play in the British University and College Sports leagues (BUCs) which provide completion games between the universities in the North West of England.
We Currently Run Sport’s Teams for:
Men’s Hockey
Women’s Hockey
Men’s Football
Men’s Basketball
Handball
Women’s Netball
Mountaineering
Men’s Rugby Union
Cricket
Prices:
Useful Contact:
BUC’s Club-
£20.00 per year
Sue Delanty
Non BUC’s Club
£15.00 per year
BUC’s Pay and Play
£2.00 per game
Student Activities Coordinator.
Associate Member
£30.00 per year.
E: S.delanty@bolton.ac.uk T: 01204 900850
The Students’ Union is here to represent the student body. Societies are a big part of what we are about. The UBSU are always looking out for new and exciting societies to start. Pop in and have a chat with Sue or Adam about new and existing societies.
At the University of Bolton Students’ Union we currently have these societies :
Christian Union
Islamic Society
Nigerian Society
Community and Charity
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Society
Drama
If there is not a society you want to do come and see Sue in the SU office and start a new one up. We will support you all the way. Useful Contact:
Membership Prices 2013/14
Sue Delanty
Full Member:
£10.00
Student Activities Coordinator.
Associate Member
£30.00.
E: S.delanty@bolton.ac.uk T: 01204 900850
For the first time in a number of years the University of Bolton Students’ Union decided to run a Sports Awards evening in the LOFT Bar. The evening was sponsored by the Yorkshire Building Society. The event proved to be a total success and in the future years this event will be continuing. Typically being held in April.
Pop into the Students’ Union office in the Chancellor’s Mall to talk about running your own event in the Loft Bar.
Useful Contact: Gill Clarke & Brenda Hall SU Reception E: info@ubsu.org.uk T: 01204 900850
Probably one of the most enjoyable and worthwhile weeks that you will spend not only at Uni but in your life. Sports’ Tour is by far the greatest decision taken.
FIVE Reasons to go on tour: 1. You will have the best time of your life 2. You will meet loads of amazing people
Whether you play sport or not, TOUR is for you. With I LOVE TOUR, our official tour company you will be able to play some of the best sport going or if you prefer you will be able to just go and get a bit tipsy on the beach. Its completely up to you.
3. You will be able to say you represented your university at an international level
PRICES:
4. You will make friends that you will keep for life
Range from £189.00 to £300.00.
5. You will enjoy EVERY MINUTE of your time away.
LOCATION’S Salou, Rimini, Amsterdam, Croatia, and many more.
For the 2013/14 academic year we have teamed up with Squirrel Sports and Kukri Sports to produce the Team Bolton training kit for all the sports teams here at Bolton. The kit is 100% tailored to your
Price List:
Useful Contact:
Polo Shirt
£18.00
Sue Delanty
Hoodie
£28.00
E: S.delanty@bolton.ac.uk
T-Shirt
£15.00
T: 01204 900850
Tracksuit Pants
£25.00
W: www.squirrelsports.co.uk/ varsity
Shorts
£12.00
Players Bag
£35.00
Student Activities Co-ordinator.
Kit Bundle deals:
Bundle One
(Hoodie, T-Shirt, Polo Shirt, Tracksuit Pants, and a
£98.00
Beanie hat)
Bundle Two
(Hoodie, T-Shirt, Polo Shirt, and Tracksuit Pants)
£91.00
Bundle Three
(Hoodie, T-Shirt, Polo Shirt, Tracksuit Pants,
Beanie hat, and a players bag)
£127.00
Athena Xpress is the only shop on campus and stocks a wide range of different soft drinks, confectionary, USB flash drives, CD’s and starter packs for your course. The Athena Xpress is located in the Chancellor's Mall next to CafÊ Athena. Gill Charters runs the shop and is always willing to help where ever she can, whether that be by serving you on the tills or ordering that special paper for your course, Gill really is there to help.
Useful Contact: Gill Charters Athena Xpress Shop Manager E: info@ubsu.org.uk T: 01204 900850
The Loft Bar, is the only bar on campus, we are here to provide a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone at the University of Bolton. We are in a great location for all students at the University as we are in the 'hub' of student activity in the Chancellor's Mall within the Social Learning Zone. 'The Loft provides a wide range of food and drink including; sandwiches, Panini’s, jacket potatoes, wraps and much more. If you are in a rush, most items on the menu are available to take away including our range of Fair-trade teas, coffees and hot chocolate. There is a wide variety of alternative drinks on offer, ranging from a selection of soft drinks (including J2O, Coca-Cola, red bull and Water) to quality wines, spirits, draught beers (Carlsberg, Carling, Coors Light, John Smiths and Gaymers Cider) and branded bottles (WKD, VK, Peroni and Budweiser,) to name a few. We are also here to entertain you, the Loft Bar has plasma screens (with its very own music channel) and a big screen showing live sporting events throughout the year, two pool tables and gaming machines. Wireless internet is available.
We are open; Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Special Events
10am to late 10am to 6pm 10am to late 10am to late 10am to 6pm Times will vary.
Useful Contact: James Charleson & Sarah Harrison Bar and Catering Manager E: info@ubsu.org.uk T: 01204 900850
We at the Students’ Union run and control our very own online radio station, Student Union Radio Bolton, or more commonly known as SURB. SURB runs 24/7, 365 days a year.
The Students’ Union want to make your time with us here at Bolton as enjoyable and worthwhile as possible. We are always looking out for new and exciting people to join our very own station. The possibilities are endless, whether you have never picked up a mic before or you are somewhat of a veteran we cant to hear from you. State of the art equipment, new and exciting prospects for the future of radio and also the possibilities of working
Useful Contact: Adam Johnson President E: President@ubsu.org.uk T: 01204 900866 W: www.surb.org.uk
Another of the UBSU ventures came in the form of STVB; which stands for Student TV Bolton. In 2012 STVB was born, a complete union TV show that consists of students and more students, STVB is completely run and controlled by you the student’s. STVB is an online Student TV Channel for students to showcase their creative work, collaborate and gain experience or learn new skills.
Useful Contact: Adam Johnson President E: President@ubsu.org.uk T: 01204 900866
150 EARLY BIRD wristbands available. ONLY £20 Giving you a massive £15 saving. Guaranteed entry to ALL the events.
150 EVENT PASSES £20 Guaranteed Entry to the 4 MAJOR events.
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NUS Extra cards are a students best friend. They offer unbelievable discounts across thousands of stores up and down the country.
All these discounts all year long for as little as £12. Can you really afford not to? You can buy your cards online or from the Reception in the Students’ Union.
Useful Contact: Gill Clarke & Brenda Hall SU Reception E: info@ubsu.org.uk T: 01204 900850
Every year the Students’ Union looks for a bar or nightclub in the Bolton town centre to be our affiliate bar. J2 Nightclub will be the affiliate bar for 2013/14.
The Advice Unit here at the Students’ Union is a friendly, confidential, independent, one-stop advice shop. We offer free, impartial and confidential advice and assistance service to all of our students here at the University of Bolton. We work purely in the interests of our students and our aim is not only provide support and guidance on a problem, but also to empower you to tackle the problem yourself. Janet Galligan runs the Advice Unit in the Students’ Union, to book an appointment with her contact reception on (01204) 900850.
Useful Contact: Janet Galligan Office Manager E: JG6@bolton.ac.uk T: 01204 900850 W: www.ubsu.org.uk
SU President: Email:
president@ubsu.org.uk
Phone:
01204 900866
Twitter:
UBSU_President
Office Manager: Email:
Janet Galligan
jg6@bolton.ac.uk
Student Activities Co-ordinator Email:
Adam Johnson
Sue Delanty
S.delanty@bolton.ac.uk
Loft Bar Manager:
James Charleson
Email: Loft Catering Manager
Sarah Harrison
Reception:
Gill Clarke &
Email:
Info@ubsu.org.uk
Brenda Hall
Phone:
01204 900850
Website:
www.ubsu.org.uk
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/UBSUnion