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Students’ Union The Students’ Union at BU, SUBU, is a hub for you to engage in a whole array of experiences from the moment you start. You’ll never get another time quite like this, so make the most of it! Led by students, for students, SUBU exists to enhance your university experience, whether that’s helping you make friends, getting your voice heard or taking part in life-enriching activities, societies and things to do. You automatically become a member of SUBU when you register as a BU student, which means you can get involved as soon as you start! You’ll always get a friendly welcome at SUBU, so pop in and say hi when you arrive. Leadership SUBU offers many leadership opportunities to its members. You can run for election for a range of Part-time Officer roles, including one of the six liberation officers. Being an officer means you can make real change for students at BU. Or you can put yourself forward to be a course Student Rep, gathering feedback and presenting it to the university using an online system. Advice SUBU provides a free, independent and confidential advice service – check out the ‘Happy and Healthy’ section of this guide for details. Find SUBU in the Student Centre on Talbot Campus, and Studland House, Lansdowne Campus. You can find out more and book an appointment online: www.subu.org.uk/advice
Student Opportunities One of SUBU’s biggest departments ‘Student Opportunities’ is dedicated to bringing you a brilliant and broad range of clubs, societies, and networks so you can pursue your interests with like-minded people. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to dedicate some time to a good cause – you can even take part online through virtual volunteering. There are also ways to get involved with sustainable action to ensure you’re leaving a positive mark on the world. Great events will be coming, just as soon as we are allowed The Old Fire Station (near the halls on the Lansdowne Campus) is SUBU’s legendary nighttime venue for gigs, comedy, open-mic events and club nights and will reopen with a bang when restrictions are lifted, and it is safe to do so. Dylan’s Kitchen and The Student Centre Cafe are SUBU’s other outlets at Talbot Campus where you’ll be able to enjoy day and evening activities. We expect during semester one that events at these venues will be reduced whilst restrictions are in place. Check out the We Are Freshers’ guide (and website) in your Welcome Pack to see what’s on during your first few weeks and beyond. Please be careful when buying tickets for events – always check the SUBU website, there are unscrupulous event organisers who will sell tickets for events that may not happen.
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