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Congratulations! You’re a member of Brighton Students’ Union. Starting university can feel a bit daunting, but it’s such an exciting time and one you’ll remember for years to come. The Students’ Union is dedicated to ensuring that your time at university is the amazing, life changing experience that it should be, so don’t miss out.
Course Reps
Every year of every course at the University of Brighton has a Course Rep. It is a great role to take on, and one where you know you will be helping to ensure that you and the students you study with have the best possible academic experience while at university.
What do Course Reps do?
We are led by students and work solely for our student members to offer them opportunities to have fun, find a voice, be empowered and get involved in a whole range of activities. Getting involved in your Students’ Union will ensure that you make the most of your time as a student. We will enable both you and the university to connect and ensure that your views and your voice are heard.
Course Reps are an essential link between students and staff, enabling student feedback to be heard and acted on. By talking to their fellow students and gathering feedback, Course Reps find out what is working well on their course and any areas that could be improved upon. They then represent the students’ viewpoint in discussions and meetings with staff, and keep their fellow students up to date with what’s going on. ‘Having this role allowed me to be an active member of my university and hopefully changed things for the better’ Course Rep 2014-15 School of Environment & Technology
Student Leadership Team 2015/16 Left to right: Bethany, Molly, Hayley, Nathan and Amber
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How to become a Course Rep? If you are interested in becoming a Course Rep, let your course mates and course leader know at the beginning of term when the role is discussed. There is usually an informal election held for the position, with the role being shared on larger courses.
‘I really enjoyed it as a first year student. Everyone on my course immediately knew who I was and it gave them a face to come to if they were a bit unsure or overwhelmed. It has certainly made me want to become more involved with the Students’ Union next year!’ Course Rep 2014-15 School of Art, Design and Media
‘It’s given me the opportunity to better understand the running of the course, mingle with my peers and better understand their problems. It’s very rewarding to play an active role in tackling issues that arise on the course’ Course Rep 2014-15 School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular
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To find out more about the Course Reps, visit our website brightonsu.com/ coursereps or email any queries you have to coursereps@brighton.ac.uk.
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Even if you decide not to stand for the role make sure you get to know who your Course Rep is. You can support them in their role by giving them feedback on the course, which they can then take forward to the staff that are in a position to make changes.
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Gain confidence- Through speaking to students and staff, attending meetings and knowing that you have made a difference
Once appointed, come along to one of the SU Course Rep training sessions to find out more about the role and meet fellow reps. There’s also a great Course Rep Conference in February where you can develop your skills further. Throughout the year if there are ever any issues that you want to discuss the Students’ Union will be there to support you. We’re here to help you.
CaSH Volunteers
Develop skills- Communication, organisation, research and negotiation, to name just a few
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Make a difference- You will be ensuring that students’ views are heard and that they can contribute to improving the quality of your course
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Meet new people- You will quickly get to know your fellow students and staff
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Becoming a Course Rep is a great way to:
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Here at the Students’ Union we love involving students in everything we do From our big team of Freshtival volunteers who make the Freshers’ fortnight unforgettable for you all, to Course Reps and Part-time Officers representing all students come rain or shine. We have plenty of opportunities throughout the year for you to get involved with! You could participate in a society or start writing for our student online newspaper, you could even get involved with our Campus Action Teams and put YOUR campus on the map. Have a look at our website for contact details and joining instructions.
Look out for students and staff wearing teal Brighton Students’ Union T-shirts and come and say hello; we’d love to meet you. brightonsu.com/volunteering BSUvolunteers
Work for your Students’ Union Do you want to earn good money, gain valuable skills for your CV, and work for an ethical, friendly organisation run by students for students? Then we have the job for you!
We’re Hiring
Brighton Students’ Union pay £6.90 per hour for up to 15 hours a week during term time, plus holiday pay if you work for more than a term at a time. All student staff receive excellent training, ongoing support, development opportunities, an above average hourly rate, monthly BACS payment of wages and a chance to join a professional and enjoyable student orientated employer of choice. Joining our pool of student staff is a great way to gain experience, get involved in the Students’ Union, make new friends and have fun whilst earning some much needed cash! Any questions? Check out our FAQ’s on the website brightonsu.com/jobs
We have a wide variety of roles available across many of our campuses:
Student Media We support three fantastic student media channels at the University of Brighton, run by students for students! The Verse is the official student newspaper of the University of Brighton featuring news, politics, reviews, design, local events, competitions and more. Read online and follow us on social media for updates:
@VerseBrighton
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theverse.co.uk Brighton TV is a collective of students producing films, documentaries, animations, reports and interviews. Find us on YouTube and Facebook:
Cafe/Bar and Shop Assistants (minimum commitment of 8 hours per week)
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Campus Admin Assistant (regular lunchtimes)
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General Admin Assistant (various hours) Election and SU Campaign Engagement Staff (promoting the SU & our campaigns to other students) Other ad hoc work such as: Halls runs (delivering flyers & posters), minute-taking, Freshers’ Fair & other events crew Check out our website brightonsu.com/jobs for an application form and email it to ubsurecruitment@brighton.ac.uk with ‘Student staff 2015/16’ as the subject. Please bear in mind that we always receive more applications than roles available so it’s in your own interests to tell us exactly how your experience and skills will benefit your Students’ Union.
Buzz Radio is the University of Brighton’s student radio station, relaunching in 2015 with a range of student-produced shows featuring chat, music, debate, documentary and audio content. For more information and updates, check out our Facebook page:
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For all general student media queries visit our media hub website and contact our dedicated SU support staff: studentmedia@brighton.ac.uk brightonstudentmedia.com
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Student media needs YOU to keep our student newspaper, radio and TV channels running. Get in touch with us to get involved and come find our stalls at Freshers’ Fair! Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have in the meantime.
We have lots in store for Brighton this year from festive ice skating at Brighton Pavilion to the Parklife colour run, which is returning for the second year – even bigger and better! In addition to our action packed weekly timetable and one off events, we will also be introducing a new inter-halls competition. Round up your roomies and battle it out to be crowned no.1 halls in Brighton.
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Participating in student media is a great way to express your creativity, learn something new and make new friends. If you’re thinking about a career in the media it’s also a great way to gain the valuable skills you’ll need in a fun and welcoming environment.
Parklife offers you, as BSU members, social and fun sporting opportunities. A great way to get in shape, try something new and meet new people. With a large range of leagues, drop in sessions and one off events, you can ‘play your way’.
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Student media is growing at the University of Brighton and it’s completely directed by you, our students. Anyone can get involved with student media, no matter what experience you have or course you’re on!
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Access to Sport Students’ Brighton Union Events
Sport Brighton is the University of Brighton’s sports service, run by the university in close partnership with Brighton Students’ Union. Services range from facilities on campus (Falmer, Moulsecoomb and Varley Halls) to a number of sports programmes. Getting involved in sports while at university is a great way to meet new people and keep fit and healthy.
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There are three main sports programmes at the university: the fitness classes programme, Sports Federation Clubs and Parklife (see overleaf). Sport Brighton offers a number of fitness classes over the week at our Moulsecoomb and Falmer Sports Centres. The current programme can be found on our website. The Sports Federation Clubs are run by students for students and offer both competitive sporting opportunities as well as clubs that simply offer a chance to undertake a new or old sporting interest with like-minded students.
Welcome events:
Freshtival events, Freshers’ Fair
Autumn Term:
Big Brighton Marketplace, Halloween, RaG week, SocFest
Sport Brighton and representatives from the Sports Federation Clubs will be at our Freshers’ Fair in Welcome Week to answer all your sporting questions. If you can’t find what you are interested in then please contact the Sport Brighton Freshers’ Fair stall or Sport Brighton site receptions for more info. Join the Sport Brighton Facebook page or visit the website below for more information on sports services at the University.
Events throughout the year:
Open mic nights, comedy nights, live music, weekly club nights, RaG events, society events
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For full information about our events plus more announcements throughout the year, check out our website: brightonsu.com & follow us on social media: subrighton
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Access to Students’ Union Events
Contraception and Sexual Health (CaSH) Action Team
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Spring Term: AGM, election debates, election results party, Varsity
It’s important that you take responsibility for your sexual health and our CaSH Action Team can support you in doing just that. The team is a group of student volunteers, trained to deliver a professional, non-judgemental and friendly advice service to our members, that’s you!
Be Prepared:
We are funded by Brighton and Hove Local Authority and run CaSH drop-ins on campus. We offer free condoms, pregnancy tests, Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea screening, along with all the information you need about safer sex and signposting to other local services who may be able to help. We also do outreach work, so you may see us around halls, on campus, at events or in local nightclubs. Make sure you come and say hello to us.
It can be easy to get swept up in the moment, but thinking about contraception before you go out makes it more likely you’ll be able to enjoy having safer sex. Sometimes, despite best intentions, things don’t go to plan, so knowing where you can access hormonal contraception, and PEP (if you think you have been exposed to HIV) as quickly as possible is important, especially if you’re new in town.
University is all about having fun and trying new experiences – at times this may involve alcohol and may include sex. It’s good to be prepared and always carry a condom or Femidom.
You can find this information on our website: brightonsu.com/cash, along with information about screening for STI’s and contraception. For more information about alcohol, drugs and staying safe, visit: thinkdrinkdrugs.co.uk where you can also take tests to find out more about your alcohol and/or drug usage.
Summer term:
Grad Ball, Garden Party, Excellence Awards CaSH volunteers: Zainab Alejo, Beckie Dunne, Cornel Amadi
Find out more: For full information about our events plus more announcements throughout the year, check out our website: brightonsu.com & follow us on social media: subrighton
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For more information about CaSH services on campus or to find out about volunteering, visit brightonsu.com/cash. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter: @ SUBrighton
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To contribute to the Students’ Union community To develop new skills and knowledge
Reasons to be a CaSH Volunteer:
To meet new people and be part of a team
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To promote good sexual health to fellow students To make a difference
Advice and support whenever you need it We hope that you’ll have a great time at University, but if you have any difficulties with the academic side of your student life, the Students’ Union Support Service (SUSS) is here to help.
Our friendly advisers are always on hand to provide advice throughout the time you’re studying here. We are an independent team separate from the University. Therefore, we can represent you, advocate on your behalf on academic issues, even keep your identity anonymous if you wish. Our close working relationships mean you stand a better chance if you get help from us.
What some of last year’s volunteers have said: “One of the highlights of my studies is volunteering for CaSH”
“It’s been great! It’s a brilliant volunteering role because you feel important in that you get to run the drop-in yourself, while also gaining skills”
“This year was such a wonderful experience for me. A chance to connect with other students who were volunteering and meeting students who utilised the service”
How to get involved: We are looking for Volunteer Outreach Workers to help deliver our exciting outreach programme and Volunteer Health Support Workers to run our sexual health drop-ins. All CaSH volunteers receive full training and induction into the role, as well as on-going support to carry out their work for CaSH. Apply to be a CaSH volunteer by sending us an application form telling us why you’d be a great volunteer. You can find out more about CaSH and volunteering with us, as well as downloading an application form from our website: brightonsu.com/cash Hurry! Don’t miss the deadline to be part of this year’s team!
You can speak to us freely, honestly and confidentially and our role is to inform you of the options available, helping you make informed decisions to resolve the issues. We can advise on a range of academic related issues including: academic appeals, fitness to practice hearings, academic misconduct, mitigating circumstances, disciplinary issues or complaints.
We are able to support you through the complaints procedure, offering help, understanding the guidance, accompanying you to meetings and ensuring you are treated fairly throughout the process. We can also advise on the evidence that will support your application. We can offer advice on when it is appropriate to appeal a decision on your results as well as advise on the correct actions to take, the correct grounds for an appeal and help identifying suitable evidence. If you’re accused of Academic Misconduct we can help by looking through your work, identifying the source of the allegation, and help to prepare you by discussing your options, possible outcomes and accompanying you to the meeting. We offer help and information on a wide range of problems affecting students’ lives. If you have problems that you can’t deal with on your own, book an appointment with the Students’ Union Support Service. The earlier our advisers see you, the sooner we can help.
Contact us: Students can visit us at any of our offices in Cockcroft, Ringmer House or Bishopsbourne (or by prior arrangement at Grand Parade and Hastings). bsusupportservice
@BSU_Support
brightonsu.com/support
Mark contacted us on being told that his work was being investigated for academic misconduct. After struggling with academic work throughout the whole of his course, the literature review section of Mark’s dissertation had been found to contain 45% allegedly ‘plagiarised’ material from other sources. Whilst Mark knew that there would probably be issues with the work before submitting it, he was still very shocked to receive a letter informing him that he was expected to appear in front of a university panel. He imagined that he would be thrown off his course, and was extremely nervous about the proceedings. Fortunately for Mark, we were able to help him understand what to expect, explain the process and give him confidence. We attended the panel hearing with him and ensured everything had been carried out correctly. Afterwards Mark said; “I am so grateful for everything you have done for me. You helped me and gave me reassurance when I needed it most. Thank you! “*
Maria came to see us in some distress, having received a letter indicating that she was to be withdrawn from her course. Maria had failed a placement module on her second attempt, and she would not normally be offered another. Reviewing the assessment of her work written by her mentor, she was alarmed by the negativity of the feedback. However, Maria felt that she had been poorly supported on her placement and that the feedback was unfair. “After talking at length with Maria we were able to discern that she also had personal issues which had been affecting her performance. This gave her grounds for an appeal.” In time, Maria’s appeal was successful, and she was allowed a third attempt to complete her placement. By being there for Maria and helping her identify the issues and obtain help we were able to help her attempt her studies under better circumstances, obtain her qualification and go on to have a successful career.
* These examples represent typical issues and outcomes of the work we do. The details of these cases have been changed to protect anonymity.
Your Student Voice Brighton SU is a democratic membership organisation that is run for students by students. Our members (that’s you!) inform our work and help set our agenda. Here are the different ways you can get involved: Sort It! This is the easiest way to get involved in the Students’ Union and help make university a better place. If you see something small that you think needs sorting, all you have to do is fill out the ‘Sort It’ form on our website and our Campus Action Teams will get on with fixing it for you!
Campus Action Teams (CATS) Campus Action Teams are groups of elected students that work to make improvements to your campus. They can also run campus specific events and campaigns to improve the student experience.
Change It! Is there an issue you think we should be campaigning on? Is there a project we should run that would help University of Brighton students? Then let us know! All you have to do is go to the website and add an idea to the ‘Change It’ wall. Each month we’ll take the top 3 ideas to Union Council where they will be debated and voted upon. If people vote yes to your idea, we will work with you to make it a reality!
Union Council Any student can come to Union Council and debate the ideas that have been submitted. Union Council meets once a month and is attended by all full time and part time officers of Brighton Students’ Union.
brightonsu.com/changethings
Societies All Student Questions (ASQ) ‘All Student Questions’ (ASQ) is exactly what it says on the tin. If an idea goes to Union Council and doesn’t get a strong yes or no vote, it gets sent to an ASQ. This means the idea will get put on our website for you, as BSU members, to vote yes or no on. Every member gets a vote and if more than two hundred people vote and the majority vote yes, we make the idea a reality!
Forums, Committees & Action Groups Throughout the year we also hold a number of forums, committees and action groups. These groups give students an opportunity to scrutinise our work on specific topics, to contribute to our existing projects and also help us create new work.
All of our 100+ societies are completely student led and cover a huge range of interests, from academic and cultural to leisure and faith. Joining a society is a great way to meet like-minded students, make new friends, gain invaluable experience and share knowledge.
How to join “Joining a society was the best thing I did while at University, I met some of my best friends there”
Come to our Freshers’ Fair during Welcome Week to meet the societies in person to find out what they get up to throughout the year and how to sign up. Or you can join via our website:
brightonsu.com/societies.
Liberation Action Group: Plans and develops the union’s work on Liberation issues.
Ethics & Environment Committee: Plans and develops the union’s work on Ethical & Environmental issues.
Council Officers Group: Plans and develops the union’s work on issues that affect, Part time, Postgraduate, Mature and International students.
Democratic Procedures Committee: Plans and develops the union’s democratic procedures.
Academic Council: Sets the direction of the union’s academic experience work.
For further information about the ways you can get involved go to brightonsu.com/changethings
Can’t find the society you like? You can start up your own society if there isn’t one to match your interest, and we’ll support you all the way with advice, funding and training. You just need 5 people to start with and submit the society proposal to us.
“Starting a society was simple and easy thanks to the support from Brighton SU”
Get involved As you get more involved with a society, you might want to think about putting yourself forward for one of the leadership roles. Each group will have positions available like President, Treasurer and Secretary. Even if you don’t stand for a committee member role, you can still get involved with your society by helping organise social events or fundraisers. Involvement with societies is where many students will have the best experiences of their university lives. Whatever your interests, there’s a society for you!
Contact us: bsusocieties
BSUsocieties@brighton.ac.uk
brightonsu.com/societies
Societies on Campus Your SU Café-Bars on Campus
Brighton offers a large number of societies covering a wide range of activities. With such a huge and diverse number of groups based at Moulsecoomb, Grand Parade and Falmer, there really is something for everyone!
Our vibrant café-bars are great places to meet up with friends, or just to relax and unwind after a hectic day. Each has a unique personality of its own, but all serve Starbucks coffee and hot drinks, perfect for that post-study pick me-up. There’s a range of fresh and tasty food, along with student priced alcoholic and soft drinks.
You can find out more about societies and join up to any society at Freshers’ Fairs in September or SocFest in November when you have an opportunity to meet and talk to student society members. You can also join up to societies online at any time by visiting the societies page on the union website..
Here are some examples of what Brighton-based societies have been up to: Brighton
University Drama Society (BUDS)
For the first time in 2015, the Drama Society has featured as part of Brighton Fringe, which is a wonderful achievement. They also run annual plays that students and the public can attend. BUDS won ‘Society of the Year’ at the Excellence Awards (2015).
Pharmacy Society This academic society has been growing year on year, and we’ve supported them all the way along with teaching staff from the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Science. PharmSoc has achieved some brilliant things over the years including 2015’s PharmSoc Grad Ball that attracted attendance from over 200 students and staff. PharmSoc has also been a regular winner at our annual Excellence and Volunteer Award Ceremony.
African & Caribbean Society (ACS) ACS celebrated Black History Month with a range of events on campus including film nights and talks. Rachel Benson, their President, won ‘Outstanding Contribution to Societies’ at the Excellence Awards 2015.
eSports Society Our online gaming society entered a tournament at Queen Mary’s University in London and won!
We have two SU Café-Bars in Brighton, based at Moulsecoomb campus and Falmer campus. Every penny you spend in our café-bars is reinvested into the Students’ Union to spend on activities and services that benefit students. That’s you!
The Hive Café-Bar, Ringmer House, Falmer campus Hosting a range of events throughout the year from quizzes and live music to open mic and comedy nights; The Hive is a great place to meet friends. Students have the opportunity to run events so if you have an idea for a fun night, just get involved. We have a great choice of craft beer as well as Starbucks frappuccinos and freshly prepared snacks such as ciabattas, nachos and jacket potatoes. FalmerSUBar @HiveCafeBar
Café-Bar
Basement Central SU Café-Bar, Cockcroft Building, Moulsecoomb campus Our outstanding student led café and social space is in the heart of Cockcroft. It’s an ideal place to meet, eat and use for your own events. Start your day and enjoy great value for money with a delicious, freshly cooked breakfast. Basement Central Café-Bar-Grill BrightonBCcafe basementcentral
Your SU Shops on Campus
You can find an SU shop on every campus. All our shops offer student friendly prices and every penny you spend is reinvested back into the Students’ Union. This means if you buy a sandwich from us, the money we make will go back in to fund an SU activity that will benefit you.
Our shops are staffed by fellow students; so keep an eye out if you’re looking for a campus-based job. Brighton SU shops and cafes offer flexible part time work! SU campus shops are tailored to meet the specific needs of students on each campus. Our Essentials shop sells a range of food, drink and stationery whilst our specialist shops sell a range of equipment to meet the specific needs of your course.
Grand Parade Art Shop Mithras House Shop
Start your student life by saving with NUS Extra and Brighton Students’ Union Start saving on over 170 top brands on the high street and online on your everyday expenses from clothes, books, food and equipment. The NUS Extra card is the premium discount and membership card that is exclusive to Brighton students and helps you make substantial savings during your student life. NUS Extra is a not-for-profit organisation, all proceeds from card sales are reinvested back into improving the lives of you and your fellow students!
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Make sure you take advantage of the benefits before you arrive and buy it now. You can purchase your card today and it will be delivered to your home within seven days. The card costs £12 and you can buy it online today at cards.nusextra.co.uk. Two and three year cards are also available – you’ll receive two years of extra discounts for £24 and for just £32 it won’t expire for three years! What are the benefits?
You can also shop online! Celebrate your time at the University of Brighton with a classic hoodie, or take your pick from a selection of branded clothing that includes: sweaters, t-shirts and baseball jackets. Look out for regular shop offers and promotions throughout the year including our Freshers’ period.
Visit the online shop today at: brighton.universityhoodies.org
A £12 NUS Extra card entitles you to over 170 amazing discounts online and in store, all exclusive to card holders. NUS Extra card discounts are available in a wide range of areas, from fashion, travel and transport, to gaming, books, music, beauty and software.
Look out for other amazing discounts on Amazon, Spotify, Superdrug, JJB Sports, Game as well as 10% off every grocery shop at the Co-operative and 25% off at Dominos and Odeon! Don’t forget an NUS Extra card will also get you lots of local discounts in shops, clubs and restaurants in Brighton and across the UK. For just £2.99 you can upgrade your membership to have the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) added to your NUS Extra card so you can enjoy these fantastic benefits all over the world. Who is eligible? All University of Brighton students can apply for an NUS Extra card. The card costs £12 and you can register online today at: cards.nusextra.co.uk. Discounts and deals are arranged to benefit all students – so whether you’re under 21, a mature student or an international student you can be sure to save the £12 purchase price many times over. Buy your card TODAY and get it delivered to your home address. Start enjoying the benefits before you arrive at university and buy your card online today and it will be delivered to your home within seven days. Make sure you have: A credit or debit card A digital photo ready to upload or access to a web cam. Visit cards.nusextra.co.uk
Every penny goes to help students
BSU Collectives & Cooperatives Brighton Students’ Union has a growing number of student collectives and cooperatives. Like societies, the groups are run primarily by student volunteers but the services and activities they offer benefit the wider student community across all campuses. Co-op and collective membership can provide you with valuable enterprising and employment experiences and exciting social opportunities. The groups offer students opportunities to create sustainable services and skills for the benefit of the wider student community whether through bike hire and repair, providing £4 seasonal fruit and veg boxes, filming events with Brighton TV or designing for Brighton Design Collective. Co-op and collective activity is hands on and open to everyone.
Brighton Design Collective
Campus based student design collective offering cost effective design solutions to the student and university community. The collective recruits new members each year.
Big Brighton Marketplace Offers student makers and designers a campus space to market and sell their products and services. The marketplace runs in conjunction with the Bright Spark award.
Big Brighton Marketplace events take place each semester and all students and graduates can apply for a stall.
Brighton Bike Co-op
If you’re a maker, designer, have a product or service you’d like to market to the student and local community then Big Brighton is perfect for you.
Drop in student community bike hire and repair services developed and provided by students for students.
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Bright Spark
Media Collective
Buzz Radio, The Verse online newspaper and Brighton TV.
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Marketplace
Brighton Food Co-op
Provides competitively priced local produce across campuses. Sign up and help run the weekly fruit and veg box scheme.
Find out how to take part in the next event on Sat 5th December and apply for a Bright Spark award by visiting the union website. brightonsu.com/enterprise
Community Organising We believe that it is our job to be led by YOU! What is Community Organising?
Become a Volunteer Community Organiser!
Essentially it involves lots of listening. Our team of organisers and their volunteers listen to lots of different people, where they live and where they study, and help them to change things that need changing. It can be as small as setting up a new group or a change to your course, or as big as a housing campaign.
We will have limited volunteering opportunities throughout the year. Contact us to find out more (details below)!
Community organising gives you the skills and support to turn ideas into action. They bring you together with like-minded people and help you to meet, organise or campaign.
Welcome to the UK’s top student city! Work hard, party hard and make sure you always get home safely.
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Do you have an idea or want to get involved? Catch us at one of our many listening stalls that we run regularly or email us on: brightoncommunityorganisers@brighton.ac.uk eastbournecommunityorganisers@brighton.ac.uk hastingscommunityorganisers@brighton.ac.uk
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