SUBU is all about providing you with opportunities to make great friendships during your time at BU. Join a club, learn a new skill, volunteer with the SUBU Beach Champions, or campaign with other students on subjects you are passionate about. The Students’ Union is a unique part of being at university, so make the most of it. We guarantee there really is something for everyone. We are Freshers events
Trips and tours
After a challenging year of Covid-19 restrictions the time has come to get together again and celebrate your arrival at university. SUBU has pulled together a great collection of events for freshers’ fortnight – all under the banner ‘We are Freshers’. If you love big club nights - we have them. If you yearn for great bands making the hair stand up on the back of your neck – we also have them. If you fancy chuckling away to some of the finest rising stars of stand-up comedy – we have them too. Nearly all of these events take place in The Old Fire Station, and for some of you it will become your second home! www.wearefreshers.com @wearefreshersbournemouth
If you love exploring, SUBU runs a range of exciting tours to beautiful cities like Bath and Oxford as well as to world heritage sites like Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast. Trips start from October and are a great way to see some amazing places with your friends. www.subu.org.uk/tripsandtours
SUBU Freshers Fair This is one of the biggest days in the SUBU and BU calendar. An exciting showcase of all of the clubs, societies, volunteering organisations, sports groups and other opportunities to engage with university life. It’s taking place on Talbot Campus on Saturday 25 September. It’s a real highlight, with plenty of giveaways and its free to attend!
Beyond September Our events are only just getting started when you arrive – we have plenty more to offer throughout the year. You might like to come along to one or more of our events to celebrate Black History Month in October, join in with a talk or debate or perhaps meet up with friends at a celebratory event. Another popular date for your diary is Speak Week – a week-long event in November which provides BU students with an opportunity to get your voices heard on a range of topics. Check the SUBU website for the latest events: www.subu.org.uk
Socials for all The SUBU community is for everyone! As well as our massive freshers programme, SUBU hosts dedicated welcome events for the following student communities: Black, Asian, Arab, ethnic minority, disabled, LGBTQIA+ and women, as well as student carers, student parents, mature students and international students. Be sure to check the events guide for full information. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/arrivals-events Dylan’s Kitchen & Bar The only bar on Talbot Campus puts on regular socials such as quizzes and karaoke launching from the start of term – it’s a good choice if you don’t want to be out too late.
We are Freshers The official programme of Freshers events for BU students. Follow #BourneFresh for updates and for more info: www.wearefreshers.com
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