Part 1 - Hello!
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Hi Everyone! This guide is here to introduce you to SUBU, the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University; and everything that we can offer you to make your time at BU unforgettable! As a BU student you are automatically part of the Students’ Union and SUBU is here to help you get the very best out of your university experience: whether you want to represent other students on academic and non-academic issues, hitchhike across the globe for charity, or just have a great night out at The Old Fire Station with your friends. Getting involved in SUBU is a great way to learn new skills, enhance your employability, and most importantly to make new friends and have fun! As you flick through this guide, you’ll find out
exactly what SUBU is, what we offer, and how you can get involved. We’re also here to provide support and advice on any queries you may have: from housing and finance to personal concerns. SUBU is run by both students and fulltime staff and is headed up by us; the Full-Time Officers who were elected by the students of BU back in March 2014. Our job is to represent the student voice (that’s you) to the university and on a national level to ensure that your voice gets heard. You’ll see us in your induction talks and around campus but you can contact us anytime either online or simply by popping into the SUBU office.
In the meantime, enjoy your arrivals fortnight!
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CONTENTS Hello What is SUBU about? 6 What SUBU does for you & how to make the most of it.
Ideas 9 How to submit your ideas for how we can improve.
What does SUBU do? 7 What your Students’ Union does & what it can offer you.
SUBU Advice 10 Independent and confidential, SUBU Advice is here to help.
Student Councils 8 SUBU’s democratic councils are elected by you.
Get Involved How to get involved 12 Introducing the many opportunities we have for you.
Clubs & societies 22 Make new friends, find new interests, and have fun.
Student Reps 14 How you can make the rep system work for you.
Community 30 Our work to help students build relationships in the community.
Nerve Student Media 16 Want to run a radio station or edit a magazine?
Green Taskforce 31 How SUBU makes sure it stays green and ethical.
Volunteering 18 From five minutes to full days, volunteering is so easy to do!
Access All Areas 31 Ensuring fair access to all students at Bournemouth University.
RAG 20 Raise money for charity in the wildest ways possible.
Get Involved Checklist 32 Have you done everything on the list?
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SUBU Advice
Contact Us
Directory Directory 33 All the vital info you need, in one handy place.
Useful Services 39 All those things you never thought you’d need
Getting Around Talbot 34 Find your way around the Talbot Campus with ease.
Contact Us 40 Want to get in touch? Here’s how you can contact us.
Getting Around Lansdowne 36 Make this campus, right in the heart of Bournemouth, easy!
Social Media 42 Facebook, Twitter, and more. We’re all over the internet!
Getting Around 38 Useful travel information, from public transport, to cycling.
page 22 Clubs & Societies
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WHAT IS SUBU ABOUT? SUBU is designed to be run by you. By becoming a BU student, you are automatically a member of your Students’ Union, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome you. As students, you define the direction we take, giving you complete control over how life changing your student experience at BU can be. SUBU is independent from the University, so although most of the time we work positively and collaboratively with BU, we also work on holding BU to account on your behalf.
SUBU follows 5 main ideas, we call them strategic themes, to make sure you get the very best out of us: A MAJOR COLLECTIVE FORCE FOR ALL STUDENTS From hundreds of students going on a charity hitchhike and raising thousands of pounds, or the 700 student reps coming together to improve your course.
HELPING STUDENTS TO REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL From building an amazing CV through volunteering opportunities, or even running in the SUBU elections.
CREATING FRIENDSHIPS Uni is quite possibly the best time of your life, and we are here to make sure you enjoy it with life-long friends by your side.
UNDERSTOOD AND RECOGNISED & MORE ACCESSIBLE AND APPROACHABLE TO ALL STUDENTS
VISION:
BY 2016, SUBU WILL MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT UPON EVERY BU STUDENT’S JOURNEY.
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There’s incredible diversity at BU and we want to make sure that everyone has their say and feels valued – there’s 700 student reps who represent your views to the BU.
ETHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL Green initiatives underpin everything we do; from the paper we print on to the t-shirts worn by the staff in our bar.
SUBU is run by students and staff and is led by your four full time elected officers: Chloe, Peter, Ellie and Reece. Everything SUBU does is about improving your experience at University, and our vision and values influence every decision we make.
We are a non-profit organization and every penny made in The Old Fire Station, our bars and shops goes back to improving the services that we can provide for you. This includes things like the Students’ Union media, Nerve, or allowing you to set up your own club or society.
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STUDENT COUNCILS Each of the Full Time Officers takes responsibility for an elected student council, each one made up of current students and focussing on a specific area. The four councils are:
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The Activities Council Led by the President, the Activities Council ACTIVITIES COUNCIL represents you and runs campaigns that involve you with SUBU, the University and local community.
The Welfare Council Led by the Vice President Welfare, this council deals COUNCIL with matters involving minority groups and diversity, student welfare and equal opportunities WE L FARE
The Education Council Led by the Vice President Education, this council COUNCIL focuses on academic matters, representing you in these to the university. EDUCATION
Increased engagement in the community with our Lock it or Lose it campaign encouraging security in students’ homes.
Campaigns celebrating Same Sex marriage in the UK, Student Parents and our first ever Gender Equality Live Debate.
Over 100 student reps volunteered with our Speak Week campaign, to get more student feed back than ever.
The Lansdowne Council Headed up by the Vice LANSDOWNE President Lansdowne, the COUNCIL Lansdowne Council looks at issues that specifically affect students studying at the Lansdowne Campus.
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Council members representing every Lansdowne Building for the first time, running campaigns exclusively for Lansdowne.
Check out our website www.subu.org.uk to find out how to run in the elections.
Key Dates: Nominations open 17th September - 10th October Voting Open 21st October - 23rd October Results announced 24th October
Ideas We take your feedback, and your ideas, very seriously at SUBU. Every idea submitted to us is considered and taken to the relevant council for discussion. Ideas can be about us here at SUBU, Bournemouth University or even Bournemouth in general. From here, the council vote on whether to make the idea a reality or, if they can’t agree, they may send it to one of our ‘Student Shout’ events to be voted on by you, the students of Bournemouth University.
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University should be the time of your life, but when things don’t go to plan, SUBU Advice is here. Maybe you’re feeling homesick, don’t like your accommodation, are unsure about your course or are having trouble managing your money. We don’t mind what’s bothering you – we’re here to listen and support you. Look out for our campaigns throughout the year, covering things from finding your next accommodation, to money management.
The advice team are great! It doesn’t matter what you come in for, they will do all they can to help. Reece Pope VP Welfare 10
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This means we won’t tell anyone you’ve been to see us without your consent.
Which means we can focus on helping you, and making sure you get what you want from the situation.
Which means you can get expert advice at no cost.
WE CAN HELP YOU WITH:
Accommodation Issues
Money Troubles
Academic Issues:
Other difficulties at BU
Appeals, Complaints & Offences
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Lansdowne Campus
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Talk to us...
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So, you have your accommodation sorted, you’re enrolled onto your course, and you’ve already blown your budget shopping for your arrival. Now let’s take a walk on the wild side and do something completely new. 12
There are nearly 18,000 students at BU, and SUBU is here to help you meet them. You can quite literally skydive, trek in Morocco, edit a magazine, run your own club or society, run a campus-wide campaign, and even help lead your Students’ Union, a £3 million turnover charitable organisation.
You don’t need us to tell you how competitive it is in the job market. Employers are always telling us they look for those ‘extra’ elements that make you impossible to ignore. So for your own benefit, take us for all we’ve got and make sure you’re the cream of the crop.
See your university life as like a cake – it’s only as good as the ingredients, so don the apron and get cooking (and yes, we do have a Baking Society) These next pages will guide you through every single opportunity we’ve got going, so get your notepad and start planning.
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Be a partner in your uni experience Student Reps exist to make your experience better. There’s one for every 20 students at BU, so a rep is never far away! You can recognize a student rep by their distinctive purple hoody. At the beginning of the year you and your course mates will elect the rep responsible for representing views on your course. This is important to ensure they are representing students’ best interests. Your newly appointed rep will go on to receive training from us here at SUBU to equip them with the skills to ENSURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD. This will involve both the issues affecting you on your course and the great things about your experience at BU. A Student Reps first port of call is to talk to students and gather opinions on a variety of issues. They will then take this to meetings with course leaders and university staff and feed back to you what happened as a result.
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So, How do I become a student rep? What’s in it for me?
What do I do now?
By standing in the elections to become a rep, you’ll be taking the opportunity to join a dedicated community of students and make real change within the university.
So, you think you would like to become a rep. What should you do?
Here are just a few benefits you get from becoming a rep:
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- Knowing your collective voice can really make a difference to student life at BU - Comprehensive rep training to best prepare you for the role - Free purple Student Rep hoody - Discover how to speak up for other students effectively - Make yourself more employable by earning points towards the Rep Development Scheme.
1. Speak to the programme leader of your course at the start of the term about standing to become a Student Rep. you would like further information about the role.
3. Keep your eyes peeled at Fresher’s Fair to gain more information, and look out on the Facebook and Twitter pages for regular updates.
4. Rep Elections normally take place within your class towards the first few weeks of your course.
5. Make sure you are free for one of the Student Rep training sessions in October.
Talk to us... The Rep Leadership team will be around campus, ready to answer
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At Nerve you can do just that! Nerve Media is open to every single BU student and there’s endless opportunities to come along, meet new people, express yourself and have a great time.
Nerve Opportunities There’s so many ways to get involved, and here’s a brief introduction to what Nerve Media has to offer:
Radio Could you be our next breakfast show star? Do you want to show of your specialist music knowledge? Or maybe you’re more in to production and promotion. Whatever your interest, Nerve Radio needs you!
Magazine
The brilliant Nerve Magazine offers you the chance to see your work published in a high quality publication and read by loads of students. From writing to design to illustration and more, there’s loads of ways to be a part of it.
Online
www.nervemedia.org.uk is the hub of all of Nerve’s activity. We are always on the lookout for web designers, tech geniuses, online writers and bloggers. Whatever your specialism, Nerve can make it happen!
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News Nerve’s News team keep the students of Bournemouth up to date on the stories that matter to them. Whether it be on the radio, online, in video or out around campus, Nerve News is an amazing chance to get some experience.
But remember, if there’s something we aren’t doing that you think we should, the let us know!
1. Head over to nervemedia.org.uk and check out some of our great content.
2. Check out the ‘Get Involved page’, come and see us in the studio (above Dylan’s Bar on Talbot Campus), or email jtattersall@bournemouth.ac.uk to find out more.
Contact
Joe Tattersall, Union Communication Manager E: jtattersall@bournemouth.ac.uk P: 01202 961681
Being part of Nerve allowed me to get real radio experience while making some great friends too!
Rupert Clarke Radio Station Manager 2013/14
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Volunteering is brilliant. It’s fun, rewarding and it makes you feel fantastic. But did you know that it will also help to make you more employable?
Student led projects
Volunteering will give you new skills & experiences, increase your confidence & add to your CV.
- Alzheimer’s Society
So what are you waiting for? Make yourself stand out from the crowd, start volunteering now and have a great time while you’re doing it.
Have a bit more time to spare? Then join one of our student led volunteering projects: - AleeVee8 Poverty in Nepal - Bournemouth Beach Champions - Subu Conservation Rangers - Slades Farm Community Garden - Project Paint
Become a leader MAD days Make new friends & have a fun day out at a MAD, or Make a Difference, day. Go MAD and see what a difference you can make together in a single day. From painting murals to kite surfing to concerts, the possibilities are endless and we pick you up and feed you biscuits on the day!
5-minute volunteering Yes, you really can make a difference in just 5 minutes! Find us on campus throughout the year & do some microvolunteering. Everything made is donated to local charities.
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Take it to the next level and lead one of our projects! Find out more at www.subu.org.uk/volunteering
International / Residential volunteering We run regular volunteering trips throughout the year and you could find yourself as far afield as Ghana or Nepal. Or if you prefer to make a difference here in the UK where many long-term projects need your help.
Volunteer with a charity We partner with over 150 organisations on our website, who all need volunteers! Whatever your passion we’ll match you with a charity that needs your help.
Volunteering is great because it’s so flexible. I’ve been able to learn new skills but most of all I‘ve made new friends, had loads of fun and felt like I’ve made a real difference this year.
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Volunteer Coordinator: Alexia Browning Volunteer Projects Coordinator: Kim Appleton Activities Development Manager: Emma Smith
Location: SUBU, Above Dylan’s, Poole House Talbot Campus T: 01202 965772 E: subuvolunteering@bournemouth.ac.uk W: www.subu.org.uk/volunteering F: /SUBU.volunteering T: @SUBUVolunteer
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Raise money for charity in the wildest way possible! RAG is an amazing opportunity to have the time of your life, whilst raising money for charity. Last year RAG raised over £100,000 for charities that work, locally, nationally and internationally. With a whole range of fundraising opportunities it’s so easy to get involved with RAG and make an amazing contribution. So if you want to meet loads of people and have fun while raising money, RAG is for you. You can even become a RAG Rep, getting more involved and promoting loads of great events. So get ready to choose your challenge and have an amazing experience while doing something amazing for charity.
Ever wanted to hitchhike to an unknown destination? Volunteer Overseas? Trek Machu Picchu or even Climb Kilimonjaro? Come and see for yourself what you could do with RAG! Fundraising is about the experience and friends you make that you keep for a lifetime!
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Douglas Tham RAG President 2014/15
Leggit Year after year, Leggit is our most successful event. The aim of the game is to get as far away as possible without spending a penny. Last year one of our teams made it to the Sahara Desert!
Overseas Opportunities RAG run a number of overseas expeditions each year – from climbing Kilimanjaro to walking the Great Wall of China or even Cycling the Mekong Delta in Vietnam and you can take on the challenge whilst fundraising for charity! We also run overseas trips in partnership with SUBU Volunteering - last year teams went to Ghana and Nepal.
Talk to us!
Activities Development Manager: Emma Smith RAG President: Douglas Tham
Location: SUBU (Above Dylan’s Bar), Talbot Campus) T: 01202 65744 E: rag@bournemouth.ac.uk W: www.subu.org.uk/rag F: Bournemouth Rag T: @Bournemouthrag
Skydive Experience the thrill and exhilaration of Skydiving while doing something incredible for charity. Skydiving is one of RAG’s most popular challenges and you don’t want to miss this once in a lifetime experience, especially if you get to raise money at the same time. Amazing, right?
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Clubs & Societies at SUBU is all about giving you the opportunity to get together and do what you love, or find something new and give it a go! With more than 2000 students involved last year with over 100 clubs and societies, there’s no excuse not to come and make some new friends and have a great time while you’re at it. Clubs & Societies can be even more than doing something you love while meeting new people at University. For the things you may never have tried there will be taster sessions, events and chances throughout the year for you to give it a go! If there’s still nothing that grabs you, then it’s really easy to set up your own club or society, or to hold an event to try something new! Simply head to www.subu.org.uk/giveitago or use the contact info below to get in touch and find out more.
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Clubs & Societies Administrator: Ross Nation Activities Development Manager: Emma Smith Location: SUBU, Above Dylan’s Bar, Poole House, Talbot Campus T: 01202 965802 E: suclubs@bournemouth.ac.uk w: www.subu.org.uk/clubsandsocs F: /subuclubsandsocs Tw: @SUBUclubs
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Animation Society
Accounting & Finance Society An academic society for everybody wanting to find out more about accounting and finance, whether it’s your course or just an interest. Advertising Society Live briefs, guest speakers, trips to agencies and amazing social evenings - share you love for advertising whether you study it or not! African Caribbean Society This group aims to provide a united family of African and Caribbean Bournemouth University Students. We can’t wait to see you! Alternative Performance Society Dedicated to writing, producing and performing original work for theatre and radio. From variety, to sketch shows to improvisation. American Football Club The team are looking for keen players so whether you’ve played to sport before or are completely new to it come, give it a go and have fun!
Whether your studying animation here at BU, or you are just interested in finding out more, this society is a welcoming place! Anime Society All are welcome to come along for socialising and watching of Anime! A great way to meet new friends and meet reguarly to watch new and classic Anime.
Baking Society For anyone with a love of baking or a desire to improve their skills! Different tasty treats and the ‘Star Baker’ competition every week. Bacon Society Do you love bacon? Of course you do! Come and meet like minded people to appreciate bacon in this fun society, everybody’s welcome!
Anthropology Society
Ballroom and Latin Dance Society
For anybody interested in the science of humans and how they work, looking at human experience, origins, social and cultural development.
Have fun while learning to dance! Professional coaches teach weekly lessons whether you want to compete for the uni or just learn casually.
Archaeology Society
Blogging Society
Loads of great events to help promote further understanding of archaeology. Guest lectures, nights out and trips to prominent local sites.
Make a name for yourself on the internet and meet new people while your at it with the Blogging Society.
Athletics Club Everybody’s welcome here, and there’s no trials! Offering a full track and field programme with fully qualified coaches for every event.
Boat Club Open to anyone, rowing is an exciting, competitive sport and a great way to keep fit. There’s an amazing social side to the society to!
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Books & Beyond If you’re an avid reader then make sure you join BU’s Book Club. With loads of events and discussions, you can meet likeminded students. Boxing Club Meet new people and enjoy a shared appreciation of Boxing with this society. Don’t miss the social events and chances to go and see local fights. Breakdance Society Everybody is welcome, regardless of your experience. Come and train, meet new people and most importantly, have fun! BU Girl Guides and Scouts BU’s link to the world of Guiding and Scouting. Open to anyone, there’s a range of activites from beach walks to swimming and archery! Bulgarian Society A place for Bulgarian students at BU and those interested in Bulgarian culture to meet likeminded people and get together regularly. Business Mania Society BU’s business hub! For anyone with an interest in business, expect events, guest speakers and opportunities to meet likeminded people.
Cheerleading Society (BU Falcons) BU Falcons compete in National University Competitions and represents our sports teams at matches. We look forward to seeing you at tryouts! Chess Society Whether you’re a grandmaster or just starting out, anybody with an interest csn come along to play a few games of chess or discuss the game. Chinese Student and Scholars Association Organising cultural events like Chinese New Year and providing a place for Chinese Students and others to make friends and have fun. Christian Union Society A group passionate bout Jesus and passionate about students. Serving both at university with various events and building great friendships. Climbing Club Offering something for climbers of all abilities, both indoors and outdoors there’s something for everyone, from seasoned pros to beginners.
Computing Society BU’s computing society allows students to gain valuable experience by working with IT professionals. Conservative Society The official Bournemouth University Society for student supporters of the Conservative Party. Anybody is welcome the range of events offered Cycling Society Bournemouth and Poole have some amazing cycle routes and BU is well geared up for cyclists so join up and start exploring with us! Dance Society Keep fit and make friends, whatever your experience. Practicing all styles, expect fitness, choreography, performance and great socials! Debating Society Take the opportunity to get involved in public speaking and debating, or just join the audience and learn about the topics being discussed. Design Society An academic society for students studying design focussed courses at Bu, or for those with an interest to find out more about design. Disney Society Know all the words to "Let it Go’? Love Toy Story or Monsters Inc.? Come and meet like mindey Disney fans in this society, with tea, cakes and lots of magic!
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Dodgeball Club Come along and give the exciting game of Dodgeball a go with this great club. Whether you’ve played before or not, come along! Drawing and International Art Society Offering the opportunity for students of all abilities to come and learn traditional and international fine art drawing skills. Duke of Edinburgh Society
Events Society Bringing all those interested in the events industry together to network and learn through speakers, trips, training and social occasions. Feminist Society
This society strives to make the Duke of Edinburgh award available to every student at Bournemouth University.
BU’s Feminist Society is for everyone who believes in gender equality. Join us for discussions, campaigns, film nights and marches.
European Society
Forensic Society
Bringing together people from different European cultures to meet each other and share their cultures at regular events and social gatherings.
We offer everyone with an interest in forensics the opportunity to come and make new friends, practice and refine their skills.
Environmental Society
Free Fall Club
If you’re passionate about the environment then this is the society for you. With loads going on throughout the year, you can meet like-minded people.
Offering the chance for anyone who wants to learn to skydive to experience the thrill of a lifetime, from total beginners to seasoned pros!
Estonian Society
Gamers Society
A great place for Estonian students at BU to meet, hold events, make friends and celebrate all aspects of Estonian culture.
A society for lovers of games of all kinds, from consoles to board games. role playing games like D&D to trading cards and figuring games.
Games Development Society If your interested in the development side of gaming then this is the society for you. Meet new friends and learn more about develpment. Geography Society Open to anyone with an interest in the natural world. There will be field trips, both local and abroad, to broaden your knowledge. Green Students Society A society set up to foster links between students with interests with Green issues and groups like Greenpeace, the Green Party and Friends of the Earth.
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Harry Potter Society
Japanese (Nihongo) Society
LGBTQ Society
From the books to the films, this society is for fans of J.K Rowling’s wizarding world. And don’t worry, muggles are allowed to join!
Love Japan or planning a trip? Learn the language and how to behave in Japanese culture through a training course with an experienced tutor.
Providing a great atmosphere for students, whether they identify as LGBT or not and offering sources for advice, social events and support.
Health & Fitness Society
Jewish Society
Live Sound Society
A place for all students wanting to improve their health and fitness to share ideas, motivate each other and, most importantly, make friends!
Providing events so the Jewish student community can celebrate festivals together and inviting any student wishing to learn about Judaism.
A society for all those interested in live music, Bournemouth has some amazing venues so make the most of them with the Live Sound Society.
Horse Riding Society Offering those of all abilities the chance to learn or improve their horse riding. All members even get discount at a local riding school. Humanists & Atheists Society This aims to be a group who love to discover, explore and experience the world through a range of diverse events and activities. Iranian Society A society for Iranian students at BU to meet up and hold events, make new friends and celebrate Iranian culture. Islamic Society Aims to create a unified community catering to all the needs of Muslim students while encouraging learning about Islam in the wider community.
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Karate Club Part of the Satori Martial Arts Club, come and train in technique, pad-work, forms and self defence, and meet fellow enthusiasts. Kayak and Canoe Club Providing students and opportunity for any BU to develop and interest in this fast past sport. All abilities welcome with fully trained instructors! Law Society Events and activities to promote an interest in the law and legal sector. Events will include guest speakers and trips to parliament.
Mahjongg Society Whether you’re a fan of the addictive ancient tile game, or just interested in finding out more about it, then this is the society for you Marine Archaeological, Ecology & Recreational Diving Society All abilities are welcome so come and learn to dive as a beginner, improve your skills and even take the opportunity to gain qualifications. Marketing Society An academic society for both those studying the marketing couse and those with an interest in the area. Meet likeminded people and learn!
Mature Students Network Get to know other mature students on courses here at BU and socialise and support each other with the help of your dedicated exec officer. Murder Mystery Society Come along and take the opportunity to play exciting murder mystery games. It’s great fun and you’ll make lots of new friends Nepalese Society A place for Nepalese students at BU to meet each other and socialise and a chance for those with an interest in the culture to learn all about it. Nordic Society Bringing together those from Nordic countries with those interested in taking part in activities related to Nordic culture together. Nutrition Society An academic society for nutrition students at Bournemouth University to come and share ideas and knowledge. Oriental Culture Eductational Society Open to everyone, this society supports broader cross-cultural learning and provides exhibitions, talks and organises multicultural events.
Occupational Therapy Society Improving awareness of the profession and its ethos by offering peer support to students and an opportunity to learn about the industry. Performing Arts Society Join up and become PARTS’ next star of the stage! The society is always looking for new recruits for its performances and social events. Photography Society With a specific responsibility to represent photographers and act as meeting point for anyone interested, people of all abilities can join. POD (Peace One Day) Society Actively seeking and endorsing Peace One Day through a student movement. If you want to take part in POD events through dance, art, sport and music then join POD@BU
Poker Society A group for those interested in playing a friendly game of poker on a regular basis - playing for the fun of the game and set prizes, not cash. Politics Society An academic society for both those studying the Politics couse and those with an interest in debating the political landscape. PR & COMMS Society An academic group for those on the PR and Communications courses to meet with each other, study, improve and socialise. Psychology Society Join up to meet like-minded people, see guest speakers and help to actively campaign against mental health discrimination and fundraise. Rock & Indie Do you love Rock & Indie Music? There’s loads of like-minded students at BU, and this is the place to meet, listen, discuss and make friends!
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Roller Derby & Skating Society
St John Ambulance Society
Tourism Society
If you’re interested in ROller Skating & Derby, or you’ve never tried it and fancy giving it a go, then this is the societ y for you!
Offering opportunities to train as a first aider and the potential to become a volunteer first-aider and offer support at various events.
An academic society for the tourism courses at Bournemouth University. Inclusing great events, socials and more.
Russian Society
Sub Aqua Club
Trampolining Club
Bournemouth University’s society for Russian Student to meet and make friends, celebrate their culture and get to know Burnemouth.
Want to learn to scuba-dive? Come and get involved in the awesome activity with a fun group of like-minded people, you won’t regret it!
Offering a chance to try something new for beginners and a place for those interested to get involved, whether just for fun or to compete.
Sailing Club
Surf Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Something for everyone, from beginners training, to social sailing and yachting trips, and meet new people with an awesome social scene!
Why not make the most of being at university in one of the sunniest seaside places in the UK? Join up and enjoy sun, sea and surf!
Interested in the awesome sport of ultimate frisbee? Whether your interest is competitive or just or just for fun, this is the perfect club!
Shooting CLub
Swimming Club
Come and try something new with clay pigeon shooting. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just want a first go, come, get involved and have fun.
Offering students a great way to keep fit and make friends or even train and compete at a county, regional and national level.
Wake & Kite Boarding Society
Snowriders Society Two unforgettable trips to the French Alps each year, plus trips to UK centres, you can hone your skills and enjoy the famous social scene!
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Get involved and try wake or kite boarding now! Offering meets for fun or training for those who want to compete and get involved in an awesome sport.
Talk to us... Whovians Society For all potential time-lords interested in Dr Who, Discuss and watch classic episodes and make new friends in a friendly atmosphere. Wildlife Society
Clubs & Societies Administrator: Ross Nation Activities Development Manager: Emma Smith Location: SUBU, Above Dylan’s Bar, Poole House, Talbot Campus T: 01202 965802 E: suclubs@bournemouth.ac.uk w: www.subu.org.uk/clubsandsocs F: /subuclubsandsocs Tw: @SUBUclubs
An academic society for both those studying the Wildlife Conservation couse and those with an interest in the area. Meet like-minded people! World Cinema Society This society showcases films from nations across the world - join them for weekly sessions and enjoy a broad range of diverse films. Writers Society Discuss scriptwriting and work to produce short plays written by the members. Anybody with a love of scriptwriting is welcome to join. ZomBU Society For the Appreciation of all this Zombie! From the Walking Dead and beyond, meet and make friends with fellow Zombie fans at BU!
It’s really e asy to set up you r own! Go to: www.subu .org.uk startaclub /
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SUBU has a duty to respect the local community and the residents in it, and we take this very seriously. Our goal is a Bournemouth that is not only fun and exciting for Bournemouth University students, but safe and peaceful for its residents too.
Community Wardens We work in conjunction with a number of organisations in Bournemouth: Bournemouth Borough Council, Dorset Police, the Winton Community Service and the Arts University Bournemouth to appoint Student Community Wardens who work in the local areas, where lots of students live. Last year our 4 wardens walked more than 50 miles around Bournemouth meeting both residents and students and building relationships and this year we have 9 wardens who are sure to carry on even more great work.
Campaigns We run a number of campaigns throughout the year designed to improve students’ relationships in their local community, including: Lock it or Lose it; encouraging students to make sure they keep their homes secure. and, Sshh!; ensuring students are quiet and respectful on nights out.
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At SUBU we are very focused on our responsibility to be green and ethical in everything that we do. So much so that last year we were awarded the Gold Standard NUS Green Impact Award for the second year running.
Get Involved With Green... There’s loads of ways to be a part of SUBU’s green initiatives, from joining one of SUBU Volunteering’s conservation projects, to joining SUBU’s Green Taskforce or even running in the Part Time Officer Elections as Environmental Officer! You can find out more about all these green initiatives and more online at: www.subu.org.uk
AAA is a new department in SUBU that aims to ensure that all students have fair access to higher education and that they are well engaged in the whole student experience at BU.
project of your choice that aids to student engagement at BU.
Community Champions
Please contact our Access All Areas Manager Caston Matewu for more info: cmatewu@bournemouth.ac.uk
We want you
You will receive fantastic leadership training and a free t-shirt.
We are looking for enthusiastic students for want to be leaders and champion volunteering projects that will help their fellow students enhance their transferable skills. Anyone can be a community champion, it is a great opportunity to develop your skills and inspire others. As a community champion you will be able to access funds to carry out any
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The Students’ Union at Talbot Campus Now you’ve seen all the things you can get involved in, you’ll need to be able to find us. We’re here to assist you with any enquiries, with a wide range of services on offer. SUBU has its HQ at Talbot campus and we’d like to welcome each and every one of you. Just because you might study at a partner college or Lansdowne Campus doesn’t mean you can’t head up and use the facilities on Talbot Campus. In fact, we encourage it! You’ll also find the Student Village here at Talbot Campus, which is just a stone’s throw away to help you feel comfortable when settling in. Campus is clearly signposted, and remember, the Welcome Crew will be on hand to direct you to where you need to go during your first two weeks here. You will meet them when you move in and can ask them anything – just look out for the Welcome Crew t-shirts.
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Located on the 2nd floor of Poole House, this is SUBU’s HQ, where you can find: SUBU reception, advice, nerve media, full time officers, clubs & socs, student reps, rag & volunteering.
Your SUBU bar and eatery, Poole House 1st Floor
Sandwiches, snacks, magazines, stationery & much more. Your SU shop, Poole House, Ground floor
Your SUBU cafe in Poole house 1st floor, with an onsite Starbucks
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The Students’ Union at Lansdowne Campus SUBU is also at Lansdowne Campus, which includes Studland House, Bournemouth House, Royal London House, the Executive Business Centre and there are also BU students studying at Bournemouth & Poole College. But remember studying at Lansdowne isn’t only about work. Some of you may also be living in one of the many Lansdowne halls of residence, with our very own Students’ Union nightclub, The Old Fire Station, based here too! Lansdowne is right in the centre of town, which is great for eating out and shopping!
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GETTING AROUND There’s always loads going on in Bournemouth and with everything right on your doorstep, we have plenty of student friendly ways of getting from A - B. Cycling Once you’ve remembered your helmet, BU provides locked bike shelters and sell locks and lights in the student shop for riding at night. There is a direct cycle path between Talbot and Lansdowne campus so it’s a quick and easy way to get around.
Buses The University have a specialised bus service that runs regularly throughout the day across Bournemouth. Fares are cheap, with discounted 10 trip cards available. But, if you need to head somewhere that the uni buses don’t cover, Bournemouth also has several other services that cover all areas.
Trains Bournemouth train station is located opposite Dorchester House halls of residence and next to ASDA. There are a number of bus stops outside, with a vast network of nationwide travel available at the station.
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Cars (If you have to) Parking permits for both Lansdowne or Talbot car parks are available to purchase from the university. However, these are strictly limited and most roads surrounding the campuses have strict parking restrictions, so you’re probably better off using one of the other travel options. For more information on permits, call AskBU on 01202 961 961.
Getting home late at night Our student safety campaign; ‘Bournemouth Students Together’ urges students to stay in groups whilst walking late at night in town. Bournemouth is generally safe, but it’s a good idea to ‘never leave a man behind’ and ‘always look out for each other’. Save a taxi number on your phone, like United Taxi’s - 01202 556677 and remember, before you go out, check; keys, money, phone, how will I get home?
Like ‘Bournemouth Students Together’ on Facebook to upload your team pictures on a night out, in your homes or on the beach anywhere you want!
USEFUL SERVICES As well as representing you, SUBU also provides a wide range of services to students, societies and staff. Check out just a few things we offer, or head up to our office (above Dylans bar in Poole House) to find out more!
SUBU Services Reception - Tickets for SUBU Events - SUBU Vehicle & mini-bus test bookings - Second hand bookstore - Fax Service - Stamps Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday: 9.30am - 5.00pm T: 01202 965765 E: subu@bournemouth.ac.uk F: 01202 535990 W: www.subu.org.uk/reception
SUBU Shops Talbot Tampus Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 8pm Friday: 8am - 6pm Sat/Sun: 11am - 4pm
Lansdowne Campus Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 8.20am - 4pm Sat/Sun: Closed
BU Services Printing and Photocopying The BU library houses several printer/ photocopiers, which can be used by all students with varying printing costs. - Black and White A4 3p - Colour A4 25p - Black and White A3 6p - Colour A3 50p (These could change – so check before printing)
AskBU The AskBU Enquiries Service team of dedicated, friendly and knowledgeable BU advisers.. They handle any enquiries relating to courses, accommodation options or how to finance your studies and book on to Open Days. T: 01202 961916 E: askBUenquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk
What to do in an emergency... If you get caught in an accident or see someone in trouble, it’s important that you act quickly. Firstly, judge whether something is an emergency or not & call one of the following numbers: - In an emergency, call 999 - If your house or flat has been burgled, call Dorset police on 101 - For emergencies at the uni, call 222 from a uni phone or 01202 965448 from a mobile. - SUBU Advice on 01202 965779 - BU counselling service on 01202 965020
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General www.subu.org.uk subu@bournemouth.ac.uk 01202 965765
SUBU is based in Poole House, Talbot Campus, above Dylan’s Bar. We are also at Lansdowne Campus in Studland House, SG02.
Full Time Officers Your Full Time Officers are here to help you with any questions, so please feel free to contact them right away and look out for them during your inductions.
SU President
SU VP Education
SU VP Welfare
SU VP Lansdowne
Chloe Schendel-Wilson supresident@ bournemouth.ac.uk @SUBUPresident
Ellie Mayo-Ward
Reece Pope
Peter Briant
suvpeducation@ bournemouth.ac.uk @SUBUEducation
suvpwelfare@ bournemouth.ac.uk @SUBUWelfare
suvplansdowne@ bournemouth.ac.uk @SUBULansdowne
Figurehead of SUBU both locally and nationally representing students at the highest University level.
Key contact for students and student reps regarding academic matters and for representing student feedback to the university.
Representing students on welfare matters including diversity, wellbeing and equal opportunities.
Representing Lansdowne and student parents to the University on all academic and nonacademic matters.
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SUBU Activities Clubs and Societies
Ross Nation Clubs & Societies Administrator Emma Smith Activities Development Manager suclubs@bournemouth.ac.uk 01202 965802 www.subu.org.uk/clubsandsocs
SUBU Volunteering
Kim Appleton Volunteer Projects Coordinator Lexy Browning Volunteer Coordinator Emma Smith Activities Development Manager volunteering@bournemouth.ac.uk 01202 965772
Nerve Media
Joe Tattersall Union Communication Manager jtattersall@bournemouth.ac.uk 01202961681 www.nervemedia.org.uk
The Old Fire Station Sam Cox - Venue Manager scox@bournemouth.ac.uk 01202963889 www.oldfirestation.co.uk
www.subu.org.uk/volunteering
Rag
Douglas Tham - RAG President Emma Smith Activities Development Manager rag@bournemouth.ac.uk 01202965765 www.subu.org.uk/rag
SUBU Advice David Stock - Advice Centre Manager subuadvice@bournemouth.ac.uk 01202 965779 www.subu.org.uk/advice
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SOCIAL MEDIA We love a bit of social media, and have loads of channels with all the latest news, offers, opportunities and even last night’s event photos to get sharing. Take a look at what tickles your fancy and join in the conversation. Facebook
/SUBU Bournemouth /SUBU Lansdowne /The Old Fire Station /Nerve* Radio /Nerve Magazine /Nervenews /Bournemouth Rag /Dylan’s Bar
@SUBU Bournemouth @SUBUvolunteer @bournemouthrag @SUBUclubs @OldFireStation @NerveRadio @NerveMagazine @Nerve_News @SUBUadvice
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SUBU Bournemouth
/Subu Volunteering /SubuAdvice Bournemouth /SUBU Student Reps /SUBU Partner Colleges /SUBU Culture and Language Exchange /FreshersFair
Websites www.subu.org.uk www.oldfirestation.co.uk www.nervemedia.org.uk
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GET THE UNITED TAXI APP AND TRACK YOUR TAXI SO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR DRIVER ARRIVES You will also receive a call back or text back.
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