students' union

Run by students, for students. SUBU (Students' Union at Bournemouth University) is here to make your university experience better. It helps you make friends, be heard, find things to do and offer support when you need it. You can become a SUBU member when you start with us. Where you take the relationship from there is up to you – but you can get involved as much or as little as you like.

What is SUBU?

Be involved

SUBU’s biggest department is Student Opportunities – dedicated to bringing you a mind- boggling range of clubs, groups and academic societies to try, so that you can pursue your interests with like-minded people.

There’s also a big media team at SUBU, running a radio station, TV and a magazine. Volunteering gives you the chance to dedicate some time to a good cause, from a five-minute drop-in session to running a project. And there’s RAG (Raising & Giving) where you can find yourself hitchhiking abroad or going on the trip of a lifetime, all while fundraising for good causes.

Be social

The Old Fire Station (near the Halls of Residence at Lansdowne) is the night-time SU events hub, hosting buzzing club nights for every taste as well as comedy shows, gigs and more. Dylan's Kitchen & Bar on Talbot Campus also throws a range of events if you want things a bit less frantic.

Be represented

SUBU offers leadership opportunities to all of its members. You could be involved as a Student Rep or in lots of other elected roles, gathering feedback from the student community and working with the university to improve the student experience. The Representation department manages over 600 reps dedicated to improving courses, with innovative ideas and operation. You could even end up as one of the four full-time officers who lead the Students’ Union.

Be supported

SUBU has its own advice service, which is free, independent and confidential, to help ensure your time at BU runs smoothly. Whether you’re feeling a little homesick, or you are after some finance or academic help, our trained advisers are on hand to listen and offer guidance and support.