Bristol SU News May 2015

Let off Some end-of-year steam CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER WITH OUR SUMMER PARTY BRISTOL SU AWARDS

Our version of the Oscars EXAM ADVICE

Tips from our advice team bristolsu.org.uk

WHAT'S ON

Bristol su Events

Pictured: Danceroom Spectroscopy at our Festival of Postgraduate Research.

Bristol su summer party To celebrate the end of an epic journey this year, the old abandoned courtrooms in the city centre will be transformed for a night of colourful delights.

Summer awaits you just around the corner, and it’s a dish best served hot!

First up, CONGO NATTY & CONGO DUBS will be providing vibrations alongside DUBKASM and Bristol Reggae Society.

Flying the house music flag will be Amsterdam’s finest two-piece DETROIT SWINDLE who play b2b all night long with Dutch rising stars FOUK. Kicking it in the final room will be homegrown underground music legend T. WILLIAMS and the tour de force that is Studio 94, to provide you with a whistlestop tour of all things house, techno and disco. What other colours, sights, sounds and tastes are in store on the night – you’ll have to wait and see!

CONGO NATTY Congo Natty has been at the forefront of British bass culture for over 30 years.

Starting DJing at the age of 10 he hit the upper reaches of the charts in the mid-1980's as the Rebel MC with huge hits like Just Keep Rockin' and Street Tuff.

By the early 90s he had moved on and was instrumental in the development of jungle, remaining committed to the raw energy of the sound when others later moved to a more polite version of drum n bass.

Returning from a spiritual trip to Africa in 2008 he redefined himself as Congo Natty, a process which reached its zenith in 2013 with the critically acclaimed album Jungle Revolution. This put him back at the forefront of the UK soundsystem scene of which he is now seen as one of the godfathers. It's a huge honour to welcome him to Bristol. Big up all original jungle souljah! congonatty.com soundcloud.com/bigdadasound/sets/ congo-natty-jungle

DUBKASM Dubkasm is one of the key players in the international roots and dub movement.

They have collaborated with many of the UK’s greats including cult legends such as Aba Shanti-I, Iration Steppas, Levi Roots and Dub Judah. Their music speaks for itself, so check them out if you haven’t already. dubkasm.com souncloud.com/dubkasm

DETROIT SWINDLE Notorious for their energetic DJ sets and relentless roasts (mostly of each other) Detroit Swindle have had just about as many return DJ bookings as they’ve had requests for their comic duo performance. They recently played a sold out gig at Motion, so if you missed them there, this is your chance to catch them live! facebook.com/detroitswindle soundcloud.com/detroitswindle

FOUK Fouk’s first vinyl release on their new label Outplay was met with critical acclaim with brilliant reactions to ‘Stuff Your Dad Liked’ and ‘Cat Lady’. They have been working on a very special live setup, so this should be a pretty spectacular show! facebook.com/justsayfouk soundcloud.com/justsayfouk

Midnight Express.

Bristol SU Summer Party 2015.

Thursday 4 June 10pm - 4am.

Bridewell Island, The Prison Cells & Old Crown Courts.

Tickets are available for just £25 at bristolsu.org.uk - limited number of tickets are available so crack on!

Some of the best pictures from Mind Your Head week. Find more on our Facebook page.

Bristol SU Awards It's the most glamorous, most dazzling event in the Bristol calendar. It's the climax of a year of incredible student achievement. It's the Bristol based love child of The Oscars and the Nobel Peace Prize. Its the Bristol SU awards.

Until 20 May, you can nominate your friends, enemies and everyone in between for a Bristol SU award.

Staff and students can vote at bristolsu.org.uk/awards.

You can nominate as many people as you like for any of the awards, and if you think you’ve earned it you can even nominate your own society for the Best Society Award.

A shortlisting committee comprised of UoB and Bristol SU staff, Elected Officers and trustees will decide the winners. Awards will be presented at a glittering awards night on Thursday 11 June. Shortlisted nominees will receive an invite via email closer to the date.

Exam advice Our advice team, Just Ask, offer some tips to make your exam period easier.

Here at Just Ask, we often talk with students about revision and exams. Here are our top three exam survival tips: 1. Revise in bursts. Between 45 minute bursts of revision, take 15 minute breaks.

2. Eat healthily. Have regular meals with a balanced diet. This helps your energy levels and concentration.

3. Keep active. Active revision breaks boost your energy and help beat stress.

And exercise can improve your mood and help you sleep. The University's Sport, Exercise and Health team have a great workout you can do at home: find it at bris.ac.uk/sport/healthyliving. You can also check out the What’s On Guide at bristolsu.org.uk for free yoga sessions and other fitness events.

There are more great tips in Just Ask’s Assessment Survival Guide. It’s a short guide that also covers how to prepare, how to revise and where to study. Find it online at bristolsu.org.uk/exams.

The guide also explains what to do if you fall ill during exam time (spoiler alert: tell your School, get a sick note, and submit an Extenuating Circumstances form).

If you’ve worries about any of this, talk to us! Speak to Graham or Will on 0117 331 8634, or email ubu-justask@bristol.ac.uk.

WHAT'S ON FEATURED EVENT Festival of Liberation: Dame Anne Begg. Tuesday 12 May. 2 steps forward one step back – how Parliament is adapting to the needs of disabled voters and politicians.

Dame Anne will be coming to speak to us as part of the Bristol SU Festival of Liberation about her experiences as a disabled MP.

MAY

All students, staff and members of the public are welcome to attend.

Tuesday 12. 5:30pm - 7pm. Carpenter Room, Bristol SU. Ultimate Frisbee. Fit & Fabulous card holders only.

Tuesday 12. 6pm - 8pm. G8, School of Earth Sciences. Noche de Guatemala.

An evening of Guatemalan culture, history and... volcanic hazards!

Thursday 14. 6pm - 7:30pm. Green Capital: Sustainable Careers in Geography.

Friday 5. 6pm - 11pm. Bristol Zoo Gardens. Student Houses' Summer Ball.

Saturday 6. 7pm - 1am. Goldney Hall.

Goldney Summer Ball.

Sunday 7. 8pm. The Balloon Bar, Bristol SU. The Best Sunday Roast in Town!

Monday 8. 8pm. The Balloon Bar, Bristol SU. The Big Fat Bristol Pub Quiz.

Thursday 11. Anson Rooms, Bristol SU. Bristol SU Awards.

JUNE

Thursday 4. 10pm - 4am. Midnight Express. Bristol SU Summer Party 2015.

All change please! Let Bristol SU transport you through the night on a whirlwind trip through uncharted territories. Pack your bags and put on the gladrags, it’s time to get down.

For more information on all upcoming events see bristolsu.org.uk/events