Bangor SU Handbook 2015

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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015-2016

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CONTENTS

WELCOME

02 SABBATICAL TEAM WELCOME WEEK ATHLETICS UNION (AU)

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STUDENT HANDBOOK

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

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SOCIETIES

STUDENT VOLUNTEERING

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES OUR ANNUAL STATEMENT

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SOCIETIES A TO Z

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YOUR WELFARE

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UMCB CLUBS & FIND US SOCIETIES CONTACT US MAP

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SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION YOUR EDUCATION YOUR REPRESENTATION

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WELCOME

TO BANGOR & WELCOME TO YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION!

YOUR SABBS: MARK STANLEY, BECCA KENT, FFLUR ELIN, LYDIA RICHARDSON & IFAN JAMES

Here at the Union we constantly endeavour to enhance student experience through representation and activities. From free clubs and societies to volunteering and academic representation, we are here to ensure your voice is heard throughout your time here.

TAKE HOME MESSAGE:

GET INVOLVED, ENJOY YOURSELF AND TAKE UP THE CHANCE TO LEAD YOUR UNION WHAT’S A SABB?

There are 5 of us Sabbs (Sabbatical Officers), and we’re students who have taken a year out to be your elected representatives and look after your Students’ Union. We’re elected by you and we work for you – so if you have issues that you feel are important to make your student experience the best it can be, let us know so that we can get on it!

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VALUES AND IMPACT MISSION:

“TOGETHER, WE WILL WORK TO ENRICH AND ADVANCE YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE”

VALUES DEMOCRACY

ACCOUNTABILITY

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

BILINGUALISM

Ensuring that your voice drives everything we do.

Ensuring that you feel connected to our work.

Ensuring that you have equal access to opportunities and freedom from discrimination.

SUSTAINABILITY

IMPACT WINNING AWARDS 5 NUS AWARDS INCLUDING SU OF THE YEAR IN WALES 2 YEARS IN A ROW, BEST CLUB AND SOCIETIES AT WHAT UNI

COMMITMENT TO TACKLE MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION STRENGTHENED THE RIGHTS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS WHO TEACH

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Ensuring the equal treatment of the Welsh and English languages.

Ensuring both the continuation of our activities and making a commitment to lessen the impact of our organisation on the environment.

WE’VE BEEN HARD AT WORK THIS PAST YEAR, WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF, TO MAKE YOUR TIME AT BANGOR BETTER. THERE’S NOT ENOUGH SPACE HERE TO COVER ALL OF OUR RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS, BUT WE’VE SELECTED A FEW HIGHLIGHTS...

AN UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE ANNUAL STUDENT STATEMENT - YOUR VOICE ON EDUCATION

DOUBLED VOLUNTEERING

FREE CLUBS & SOCIETIES

HOUSING CAMPAIGN TAILORED TO STUDENTS OWN NEEDS

CONTINUING TO DEVELOP YOUR COURSE REPRESENTATIVE SCHEME

CAMPAIGNED FOR GYM MEMBERSHIP FOR HALLS STUDENTS

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SABBATICAL TEAM Name: Fflur Elin

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Position: President Phone: 01248 38 8001 Email: fflur.elin@bangorstudents.com In my spare time

What I’ll do this year

I love reading, marathoning Netflix, running and going out with friends!

• Improve the equal opportunities for all students by working to diversify the curriculum and working with the Student Council to conduct research into the existence of the attainment-gap within the University • Raise awareness about the Welsh Assembly elections and the importance of the student vote • Continue to strengthen the relationship between the local community and the University • Strengthen the support given to postgraduate students

Name: Becca Kent

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Position: Vice President Sport and Healthy Living Phone: 01248 38 8003 Email: rebecca.kent@bangorstudents.com In my spare time

A snapshot of my aims this year…

I love going on crazy outdoor adventures, scuba diving, bubbling, enjoying Bangor nightlife and hanging out with awesome people.

• Lobby for free gym membership for all students • Promote a healthy lifestyle to all students • Keep Wednesday afternoons free for sport • Push for equality in sport • Strengthen the AU experience though a wide community and greater opportunities for employability skills

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Position: VP Societies and Community Phone: 01248 38 8004

Email: mark.stanley@bangorstudents.com

In my spare time

What I’ll do this year

I enjoy video games, rearranging office furniture, safe driving, films and wearing shirts.

• Create a Give It a Go scheme that encourages students from lowparticipation backgrounds to get involved in our activities • Work with societies to win for students, in student opportunities, academically, in welfare and in life • Continue the incredible work of the Love Bangor Community Partnership with groups such as the The People Of Bangor Community Group and the Bangor Civic Society

Name: Lydia Richardson

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Position: Vice President Education and Welfare Phone: 01248 38 8019

Email: lydia.richardson@bangorstudents.com

In my spare time

What I’ll do this year

I love reading, watching Netflix, meeting new people, as well as trying out new recipes and baking!

• Continue to work with you on the Take Your Time To Sign housing campaign • Ensure you know about any hidden course costs that you may have!

• Strengthen the work done this year regarding the C-Card and work with the University to increase sexual health services • Increase communication between college, school and student level meetings • Develop the provision for student carers, parents and care leavers with support from the community and the University

Name: Ifan James

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Position: UMCB President Phone: 01248 38 8006

Email: ifan.james@bangorstudents.com

In my spare time

What I’ll do this year

- I love to play smooth riffs on the guitar, a gripping TV series, and a good laugh with friends!

• Ensure that there is full support for UMCB clubs and societies • Maintain the Welsh status within the University • Organise the main UMCB events in our calendar effectively, including inter-Collegiate Eisteddfod, Rugby Trip and our End of Year Meal • Make certain that UMCB get fair and deserved use of Pontio • Expand on UMCB’s membership, and make sure everyone is treated fairly

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WELCOME

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Students’ Union Heroes are here to help you move in during Welcome Week. We’ve got a load of students on hand throughout the week to make sure that you have the best time possible.

ARRIVING BY TRAIN?

We’ll meet you at the station! On arrivals weekend, we’ll be running shuttle busses from the station to all different halls of residences, to save you carrying all your bags up Bangor’s divine hills.

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When you get to the halls...

student Heroes will be out and about volunteering to help carry your belongings inside. Whether you’re by the front door or on the top floor, our Heroes will give you a hand to get everything into your room!

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WELCOME WEEK SERENDIPITY [SER-UHN-DIP-I-TEE] means a “happy accident” or “pleasant surprise”; specifically, the accident of finding something good or useful without looking for it.

Serendipity is the Bangor SU Welcome Week fair held in PJ Hall. If you’ve not heard of these before you’re in for a treat! For 2 days during Welcome Week we’ll be gathering over 100 societies, over 50 sports clubs, and more than 30 different volunteering projects, not to mention local businesses who are all looking to give you freebies and vouchers as well as the opportunity to sign up to represent Bangor in a society or club! You can also pick up your Love Bangor card.

There will be plenty more activities to get involved with throughout Welcome Week - keep your eyes peeled!

HOW TO WIN WELCOME WEEK HYDRATE: Drink plenty of water MINGLE: Talk to as many people as possible EAT: Remember to get some good food in you SLEEP: Discover the power of a nap GET LOST: Relax, ask directions and get to know Bangor DO STUFF: Go to events, join in activities and sign up to tasters sessions

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Get involved, meet new mates, try new stuff & have some fun!

THAT’S WHAT CAMPUS LIFE IS ALL ABOUT!

DON’T FORGET to wear you halls’ band for lots of freebies! see Facebook for more details

Come and meet the Crew at Serendipity!

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

We’re here for all students. No matter who you are, what you do, where you’re from, the language you speak or how you identify, we’re here to support you, to welcome you, and to ensure that you enjoy every minute at Bangor University.

LAST YEAR WE

THIS YEAR WE WILL

• Researched LGBTQ+ students’ experiences for education to improve experiences.

• Create an assembly election campaign around getting students to vote - we’ll make the student voice too loud to ignore!

• Developed a Disabled Students’ Forum

• Work with postgraduate students to improve their community and representation

• Included feedback from students about inclusivity in everyday academic life so that your voice is heard • Created the Out in Sport Campaign to increase inclusivity throughout our activities.

• Increase mental health awareness and sexual health provision throughout the University.

• Work with international students to improve representation and their experience

“Unity Bangor is the lesbian, gay, bi, trans*, questioning/ queer and plus society (LGBTQ+). We’re here to represent, inform and entertain all the LGBTQ+ students of Bangor, and their friends.

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We also run lots of fun activities from the Beaumaris Medieval Day, to joining the Conwy Feast, and helping with The People of Bangor Community Group Summer Carnival and Festive Celebrations.

OPEN HOUSE SCHEME LANDLORD AWARDS STUDENT COMMUNITY WARDENS

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YOUR ATHLETIC UNION

There are many opportunities to get involved available throughout the year. It doesn’t matter what your background is, you will get the chance to find your sport(s).

We currently have over 55 clubs and over 3000 members taking part. They range from competitive to relaxed activities. If you wish, you can compete in the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) program individually or as a team.

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There is always something going on in the AU and our clubs are always out and about being active in their sport, the community and socially. Throughout the year your AU organises loads of events to bring everyone together no matter what your sport is. Here are some of the highlights:

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CAMPAIGNS: Every year we run charity events and raise awareness about what we want the future of sport to look like. Look out for Movember and Febrary tournaments and Out in Sport.

SUPERTEAMS AND SUPERSTARS: The battle comprising of multiple sports to find the fittest team/ sports person in the AU.

HEALTHY LIVING FESTIVAL: This is a week of awesome activities promoting healthy living to the whole University. Look out for the smoothie bike and have a go sessions.

VARSITY: Bangor’s biggest sporting event in the AU calendar is Varsity, the multisport epic competition against Aberystwyth University. Expect an electric atmosphere like no other as this year we will be fighting for the trophy on home soil.

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All of the sports clubs are free to join and will be running taster sessions at the start of term, so why not see how many new sports you can try?

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A programme of various sporting activities that are free for students. From structured leagues to turn up and play sessions, there is something for everyone. A great opportunity to make friends in a sporting environment or an opportunity to get involved in sports with a group of friends without committing to a club.

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YOUR

SOCIETIES

Now that you’re coming to Bangor University you’ll need something to do in your spare time! You should check out all of the student societies we’ve got!

Societies are a fantastic way to meet new people, make friends or experience new activities, many will even complement your academic studies, giving skills and qualifications that will benefit you long after you’ve finished your time here!

We have over 100 different societies and the number is growing every week. We have academic societies like the Psychology Society or the Geography Society that will be involved with your academic schools. Our media societies Y Llef, Seren and StormFM deal with print journalism and radio. There are music societies that organise bands and orchestras. If you like being on the stage or helping out backstage we have performing societies such as BEDS (Bangor English Drama Society), Rostra and SODA. For the activist in you we have campaign societies such as CoppaFeel, Time To Change, and Nightline!

DJ Society

If you’ve got an idea for a society then all you need to do is find 10 likeminded people that want to be involved, and drop me an e-mail at mark.stanley@bangorstudents.com to get the ball rolling!

Oh and the other bonus is, wait for it. They’re all FREE to join! We’re one of only three students unions in the UK where that’s the case and it allows for all students and community members to join in on as many activities as possible and stops any barriers to your experience.

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Afro-Caribbean Society Airsoft Society Anglican Society Animation Watchers and Lovers Society (BAWLS) • Art Society

• Bangor University Gaming League (BUGL) • Geographical Society • Gilbert & Sullivan Society • BUGS – Bangor University Guides & Scouts

• National Trust Society • Nightline

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Bangor University Assassins’ Society Bangor Books and Quills Bangor Business Society Birding Society Biology Society Bio-Medical Society Beer Pong Society BLS – Bangor Linguistics Society Bangor University Brass Band BUDS - Bangor University Debating Society

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CathSoc – Catholic Society Chess Club Christian Union Comedy Society CoppaFeel! - Breast Cancer Awareness • Bangor University Concert Band • Cooking Society • Crafty Sewing Society (BCSS)

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E • Earth Religions • Endeavour Society – Ocean Sciences • Entomology Society

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• Herpetology Society • Historical and Archeology Society • HOGSoc – Horticultural Organic Garden Society

• Photography Society • Bangor University Plaid Cymru Society • Bangor University Pakistani Society & Community • Poker Society • Postgraduate Students Society • PSYCH – Bangor Psychology Society

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L • Bangor University Labour Society • LangSoc – Modern Languages Society • Law Society • Legal Advocacy Society • Bangor University Liberal Democrat Society • Lego Society • Linguistics Society (BLS) • Lowland Cent

• Real Ale Society • BRAMAS – Bangor Rock & Metal Appreciation Society • Rostra - Drama Society

S • Science, Evolution & Atheism Society • SciFi Society • Sea Angling Society • Seren – English Language Newspaper • SODA – Student Operatic Drama Association • STAG – Student Treborth Action Group • Bangor University Strings • Stage Crew • Storm FM – Student Radio Station • Student Cut Films

U • Unity Bangor (LGBTQ+)

M • Medieval Re-Enactment Society • MethSoc – Methodist Society • Minecraft Oriented Bangor Society (MOBS) • Model United Nations • MuSoc - Bangor University Music Society

W • BWRPS – Bangor Wargaming & Role-Playing Society

Z • Zoological Society

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YOUR STUDENT

VOLUNTEERING Over 750 opportunities and more than 35 community projects!

Student Volunteering Bangor is an SU department which offers over 750 regular and one-off volunteering opportunities for students on over 35 different community based projects.

SVB volunteers carry out a total of 600 volunteering hours a week, working over four key areas: Children and Young People, Vulnerable Adults, The Environment and general Community Projects.

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SVB has a vision that it should be commonplace for students to volunteer whilst they are at university and that the SU should do everything they can to support, promote and develop that activity.

That is why SVB’s main aim is to assist students to lead their own volunteering projects and provide student volunteers with the support and training they need to do so.

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PROJECTS Out and About (x2) Saturday afternoon trips out for Senior Citizens.

Contact the Elderly Monthly afternoon tea groups for the over 70’s.

Splodge

After school fun for 5-7 year olds.

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After school fun for 7-11 year olds.

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Activities for children affected by Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.

Hergest (x2)

Activities for patients at the local mental health ward.

The Big Give

Collect and recycle unwanted items from halls of residence at the end of the year.

Tea Parties

Christmas and Easter refreshments and entertainment for over 100 local senior citizens.

Beach Clean

Help improve & protect local coastal areas.

Greener Gwynedd Conservation work in Gwynedd and Anglesey.

Tŷ Newydd

Activities for ex-offenders at the local bail hostel.

Dragon Sports

Sport sessions for local primary school children.

Connect@Bangor

Volunteers are available to assist other Bangor University students to settle in and get the most from life at university.

Community Sports

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Volunteers take a group of young people with Down’s Syndrome on evenings out every other Thursday evening.

Volunteers take part in a number of different sports related initiatives, working primarily with children and young people within local secondary schools and sports clubs once a week.

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Track and Field

Sports Video Analysis

Volunteers attend sessions at the Menai Track and Field Athletics Club on Wednesday evenings to coach and support the younger members of the club.

Child Contact Centre

Volunteers operate the Bangor Child Contact Centre and supervise visits between children and their nonresident family member.

Hear to Meet

Volunteers attend Tŷ Llywelyn, a secure unit for those affected by mental health issues, to offer activities for patients once a week.

Volunteers carry out analysis of the performance of local sports groups using the latest sports analysis technology.

Promotions Committee

Volunteers meet once a week to develop ideas for events which will raise awareness of the organisation and promote volunteering.

Volunteers offer a monthly get together for people over the age of 50 who experience hearing loss.

Hafan Café

Volunteers support local people over the age of 50 to access the web and learn more about information technology.

Memory Café

Volunteers offer a weekly get together for people with Alzheimer’s, Dementia and their family or carers.

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Volunteers run activities once a month for people who are in recovery from alcohol and substance misuse.

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Volunteers run activities for service users at the mental health unit in Rhyl.

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“RAG” stands for ‘Raising and Giving’ and is an old University tradition that’s been around for decades.

By taking part in RAG you get the opportunity to enjoy and experience a whole host of activities designed to raise money for local and national charities. From pool tournaments to sponsored walks, there’s something for everyone. Whether you join in every activity or just one, it is a fantastic experience and a chance to make new friends.

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We have a number of societies to be a part of as you can see overleaf and we are always interested in any ideas for new clubs, societies or events. All you need to do is to come and see me in either my office in the Students’ Union or in JMJ or contact me on ifan.james@ bangorstudents.com.

UMCB, Bangor’s Welsh Students’ Union, is the Union to look after the welfare of Welsh students, Welsh learners and anyone interested in Welsh language and culture during your time here at Bangor.

We have a wide variety of activities to enjoy throughout the year to make sure you make the most of your time here.

Over the next year I will ensure that you are not under any disadvantage whilst studying through the medium of Welsh by reviewing the translation process and the language of your exams. If you have any problems with your course or the services in Welsh here at Bangor, come and see me and I shall do my best to help or direct you to someone who can.

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It looks to be a great year with a full timetable of events.

From the Inter-Collegiate Dance and Eisteddfod, to the Welsh Week to the annual rugby trip. The Glôb tavern will be full throughout the year as well with quizzes and open mic nights.

I look forward to seeing you at my office or at one of our many events or meetings of our societies.

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A chance to sing with the choir, recite or dance in concerts.

After their success last year by reaching the semi-finals of ‘Côr Cymru’, we will be hoping for the same this year.

UMCB F.C.

Get your boots on and put on the UMCB jersey for a chance to be a part of our football squad!

Cymdeithas Llywelyn

If you want to learn or improve your Welsh and submerge yourself in the language, this is the society for you to practice the language in a non-judgmental and relaxed environment.

Cymdeithas y Ddrama Gymraeg (Welsh Drama Society)

If you like performing, directing, teaching, making costumes or scripting, this is the society to show off your skills.

Y Cymric

This is the society that is charged with the organization of social events to allow you to work hard and play hard.

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Y Ddraenen

Light hearted magazine about the members of UMCB.

Volunteering

There will be plenty of chances to volunteer in the community by joining our projects jointly organized by UMCB and its societies.

Y Llef

This is the student written Welsh newspaper including news from your Union, the University and the world around you. Also included is ‘Yr Hadau’, the Welsh learners’ magazine with articles from other Welsh learners and relevant news. If you would like to contribute, we would love to have you on board.

JMJ Hall Society

This is the student community in the JMJ hall of residence with a purpose built lounge at its heart to socialize and relax in.

And More…

There are more on their way and if you have an idea for a new society, bring you ideas and we shall make it a reality.

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WELFARE

To enjoy your student experience to the fullest you need to be happy and healthy and know you can turn to someone for support when you need it – which is exactly what we do all day, every day! With welfare societies like Nightline, Coppafeel and our LGBTQ+ society, myself as your Education and Welfare Sabb, we are all committed to ensuring that your welfare is at the top of the priority list.

Campaigns

Housing Campaign

There are many campaigns that you can get involved with, from existing campaigns such as our Love your mind mental health campaign, to the #Welfare, focusing on how you look after yourselves during the busier times of your degree.

Our Take your Time to Sign (housing campaign) will also be starting in November to inform you when the best time is to start searching for a house and what to look for. This will include a chance to view a variety of houses with an Open House Scheme so that you Take Your Time To Sign.

Look out for our publicity!

Student Life Wellbeing also includes coping with student life at Bangor (we all face difficult times when we’re away from home at university) and the way you live in the community. This is why the SU works closely with Student Support Services at Rathbone to make sure you’re time at Bangor is as awesome as it can be. Adding to this the Connect@Bangor volunteering project will be available to all students as well, making sure that you have the support you need to make the most of your time at Bangor. All bases covered.

Zero Tolerance Policy We also have a Zero Tolerance Policy a, whereby staff are Zero Tolerance trained – meaning when you’re on a night out, or going about your own business, you can feel safe in knowing that there are people across Bangor looking out for your safety (being a relatively small city, it’s quite easy to do!). Finally - never, ever, ever hesitate to phone, email or pop into the SU at any time for some advice, support, or just a chat – we’re a talkative bunch, we won’t mind!

Psst! Nightline is a confidential listening and information service run by students

for students! During term time, every day from 8pm till 8am, Nightline are available all night for queries you may have, takeaway phone numbers or more serious things you may wish to talk about. Call: 01248 383880

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SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION The C-Card has recently been introduced by the SU for students aged 13 to 25 to access sexual health advice and condoms across the campus. This offers an anonymous way for you to receive sexual health advice and condoms for free all year round. With 6 SU staff members trained to give out the C-Card as well as staff at Student Services, it is a scheme that is here to stay and for which you should register!

Make sure you sign up either during Serendipity or at our C-Card locations throughout the year. Remember it is completely FREE & anonymous - no questions asked and so simple! #StaySafe

C-CARD & FREE CONDOMS Times and locations Students’ union Monday to Friday 9:00 -16:30 (Wednesday 9:00 -18:00)

Student Services Monday to Friday 9:00 -16:30

JMJ Halls Tuesday and Wednesday 13:00 -17:00

S.H.A.G week involves opportunities for free condoms, HIV Testing, information about sexual health services available in the area, awareness of key health information and more!

Make sure too look out for opportunities to get involved next semester or e-mail lydia.richardson@bangorstudents.com if you are interested.

Ysbyty Gwynedd GUM Clinic Available for you: • STI Tests (including HIV) • All contraceptives including emergency contraception • Pregnancy Testing • Hep B Vaccinations

Appointment Line:(01248) 384054, open Monday to Friday 09.30am -11.30am

• Safer Sex Education • Support/counselling and unplanned pregnancy counselling • Referrals for termination of pregnancy • Local Sexual Assault Centre referrals A choice of appointments, drop-in and emergency slots are available in all our clinics but appointments are recommended for non-urgent problems.

All drop-ins to attend at 1pm

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Menai Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd Penrhos Road, Bangor.

LL57 2PW. (01248) 385385

Monday

1.30 - 4.30pm

Wednesday

1.30 - 4.30pm

Friday

9.30 - 11.30am

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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES GET INVOLVED!

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HAVING A RECORD OF YOUR THREE YEARS AT BANGOR? Are you interested in helping us make life better for everyone?

At Bangor Students’ Union we have an exciting and innovative vlogging project called Three Years Later.

We’re looking for up to 5 students from a variety of backgrounds to take part in the project this year by recording short video blogs on your life as a student at Bangor over the next three years.

We want to know how Welcome Week was for you, how you found your first assignment and what it’s really like being in a club or society. All vloggers will be given a video camera and asked to send in short videos of about 5 – 10 minutes throughout the year and we’ll be using the videos to help us put together a really in-depth understanding of life at Bangor for students.

As a reward for taking part in all three years, we’re offering a free Summer Ball ticket every year and you’ll be able to keep the cameras afterwards.

We’re looking for students from all sorts of backgrounds – international students, research students, undergraduates, Welsh speakers – so if you’re interested, get in touch with us at Danielle.barnard@bangorstudents.com for more information.

FREE HOMEWARES PACKS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS NEEDING SUPPORT If you are a student coming from a low income background, or without significant support to attend university, you may be interested in receiving a free pack of household items for your time in halls of residence. The packs contain all the crockery, cutlery and pans that you will need, along with glasses, mugs, cooking utensils and a chopping board.

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As this is a pilot program, there are a limited number of packs available; therefore we only ask that you put your name forward if you would be unable to purchase these items yourself. You can find out more about this scheme and put your name forward by e-mailing svb@bangorstudents.com.

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YOUR

EDUCATION

At Bangor Students’ Union we believe that students should be in the driving seat of their academic experience.

We’re also very proud of our Academic Representation Unit and Course Representative System Our Academic Representation Unit focuses on students’ academic experience, and is where you can go if you have any academic related problems or need to make an academic appeal. The ARU is also home to the Student-Led Teaching Awards – a project which gives you the opportunity to have a say about your teaching and learning experiences, by giving you the chance to nominate staff in your department for one of our awards. Look out for more information about this during Semester 1! Want to know more - e-mail us at academicrepunit@ bangorstudents.com

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Each year the Student Led Teaching Awards (SLTA’s) are coordinated in the ARU to give students the opportunity to nominate staff who have gone the extra mile.

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The Course Rep System, is where all of your feedback is heard and used to continually monitor and improve your academic experience. This helps to resolve problems with your course, providing you with opportunities to comment and reflect on your experiences and by working with you, together we can change issues that matter the most. The system is led by your Reps while working in partnership with your School, your College and everyone here at the Students’ Union so that your opinions are at the centre of every decision made which affect your studies.

Course Reps are elected in the first few weeks of Semester 1, and any student can stand to be one. If you’d like to be at the forefront of decisions affecting your education, e-mail coursereps@bangorstudents.com to find out how you can get involved!

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OUR ANNUAL

STATEMENT

THE ANNUAL STUDENT STATEMENT IS ONE OF OUR PIECES OF WORK THAT WE ARE PROUDEST OF. You can read our Statement over on our website, but put simply, it’s a report entirely based on what you tell us about your academic experience. From books on shelves, to computer labs, feedback on your work and module choices - your voice is at the forefront of change.

WE EVEN LOOK AT EMPLOYABILITY AND REDUCING BARRIERS TO ACCESSING EDUCATION. Working in partnership with the University, we implement recommendations on how you can improve your experience by shaping how you’re taught, how you progress, all the way to how you want your academic experience to look and feel.

It’s YOUR education, and we believe that you’re the experts, so it should be us as students informing decisions.

Here’s what we want to do for you: Strengthen the inclusivity of Bangor’s student community Enhance the postgraduate experience Increase support for care-leavers and student parents Promote the importance of sexual health Further develop the relationship with the local community Create a welcome and engaging environment tailored to part-time, mature and home students FIND US AT... handbook 2015.indd 24-25

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Bangor Students’ Union is YOUR Students’ Union. We’re here so you can shape your Union, make the change you want to see, and be the change that you want to see.

ELECTIONS

STUDENT COUNCIL

The SU is led by students, for students. It’s how we make sure we’re fresh, vibrant, fun, and rooted in your experience. Democracy is at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll get the chance to elect students to run your club or society, to be your Course Representative, to sit on Student Council to debate ideas and issues, and to work as Sabbatical Officers. You have the power to choose who represents you. Or, if you’ve got drive, enthusiasm and ideas you can always stand in the elections yourself!

Student Council is a representative body of our student population. It meets regularly to make sure that the Sabbatical Officers are fulfilling their roles effectively, to debate ideas and issues and create new projects and areas of work. You can get involved in Student Council by talking to students on Student Council, by submitting an idea for Student Council to discuss or by coming along to the meetings!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES The SU is a charity that works on your behalf. Legally we have to have a Trustee Board to oversee our activities, making sure that we work hard for students, whilst, of course, ensuring that it’s all above board and legal. In addition to the Sabbatical Officers, we have 3 elected voluntary student trustees. You can find out more online.

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GENERAL MEETINGS We have two General Meetings a year, one at the beginning and one at the end. The GMs exist to give all of you an opportunity to question your Officers, find out what progress your Union is making and set budgets for the year ahead. This is also a chance for you to suggest new projects and ideas for the SU to work on.

If you’ve got a great idea to improve Bangor, it’s really easy to make the change! All you need to do is head to bangorstudents.com, to the Ideas section.

Anyone can submit an Idea, and the Idea will be discussed at Student Council and then, if passed, becomes SU policy. The SU Officers will work with you to implement your Idea! That’s you influencing the experience of those around you!

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LOVE BANGOR

THE LOVE BANGOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP IS A COMMUNITY ORGANISING PROJECT WHICH WILL BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, BRIDGE SOCIAL GROUPS, BROADEN OPINIONS, AND GIVE PEOPLE A VOICE, BUILDING NETWORKS, RELATIONSHIPS AND LEADERS. Love Bangor will bring people together around shared interests enabling them to win using the power that they already have. Love Bangor aims to transform communities and enable people to affect change.

Want to get involved?

Contact: lovebangor@bangorstudents.com

HOUSING

WASTE

We are working with you and the local community to improve living standards through initiatives such as Housing Hand. Housing Hand is a volunteering initiative that will provide support to students and give new students advice on what they need to look out for and what questions they should ask in the future when searching for a house, gradually improving expected standards.

We believe that students need access to the appropriate information on how to deal with household waste and recycling and we work to provide you with this information and keep Bangor tidy.

UNIVERSITY PARKING If you’re planning on bringing a car to Bangor you can buy a parking permit . However, parking spaces are limited and we strongly recommend you consider whether or not you need a car in Bangor. Remember! - The Students’ Union can take you to and from our activities.

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DISCOUNT CARD The Students’ Union and local businesses are working together to bring you discounts, save you money and help you support small local businesses.

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Main Arts Lecture Theatre

Ffriddoedd Site

Yellow Pub

Hogwarts Main Arts

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That Infamous Hill

The Belle Vue pub

Alun Roberts Building

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Academi is not only the University’s club but also has a café, games room and a cinema room

Thank You You’re Welcome Cake Cup of Tea Hello, how are you?

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Ti’n iawn?

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Are you okay?

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Cwtch Sgleiniog Heddlu

Cootch Sklay-nee-og Heth (as in the) lee

Hug Shiny Police

WHERE TO

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During the First Semester you can find us behind Bar Uno (check out the map)

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In Semester Two we’ll be moving to Pontio!

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Bangor University’s Arts and Innovation Centre - Flexible mid-scale theatre - Studio Theatre - Cinema - Restaurant, coffee shop and food kiosk - Enterprise by Design: students working with business on commercial challenges

- The ability to prototype almost anything - The White Box, FabLab, MediaLab, HackLab, CoLab - Social Learning Spaces - Lecture Theatres - Students’ Union

Opening Soon

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