welcome guide 7 1 20
Contents
Welcome to Bristol Cultural capital of the South West, European capital of sport and, according to The
4
The people you need to know
Sunday Times, the best UK city to live in. We are a city of hot air balloons, cider, street
6
Welcome Week events
art and festivals. This is now your home, and we hope you’ll love it!
12 Give it a Go highlights 15 Student Groups 20 Sports & physical activity 22 How being a member of the SU works 23 Student Networks 24 Five must know places in Bristol 26 Looking after yourself at university
‘This is the mould that I came from, Bristol University’ – Simon Pegg, former student This guide offers you a taster of some of the things you’ll get up to while at Bristol, as well as some sage (we think) advice from people who have been students here. Have a flip through, visit our website, and if there’s anything else we can help you with, feel free to get in touch: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk We’re looking forward to meeting you. Your Bristol Students’ Union Officers P.S. You can meet us on page 4!
2
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
You are now a member of Bristol SU. What does that mean?
4
Bristol SU is an organisation for all students,
We work for:
1. Put the date of the Welcome Fair in
working together to get the best from their
• Decent, affordable student
time at Bristol. We’re independent from the University, but they work closely with us. This is some of what we do:
accommodation
• Elect representatives to be your voice for all aspects of your student life
courses mental health services
Durdham Downs. 2. Get your Welcome Week wristband and other tickets. Bundles and tickets are live at: bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
• Equality and accessibility across the University experience
3. Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/bristolwelcome2017
• Organise hundreds of events throughout the year. Everything from
If there’s anything you want or think
club nights to quizzes and TEDx talks
needs to change, we’re always open to
• Offer services for students, like
your diary: Friday 22 September, at
• Improving the quality of your academic • Fair access to health services, including
• Support 350+ societies and sports clubs
things to do before you arrive
4. Get your NUS Extra card. Enjoy 100s
new ideas. We’re here to listen to and
of amazing student discounts of up to
academic advice, a lettings agency
support you in any way you need, so get
40%, around the world. Order cards
and a bike hire scheme
in touch.
at: nusextra.co.uk.
• Run our SU building, including The Balloon (Bristol’s cheapest bar), gig venue The Anson Rooms, two theatres, music rooms, activity and study spaces bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
3
INTRODUCING...
4
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
YOUR 2017-18 ELECTED OFFICERS Union Affairs: Stanford I make sure that student activities (societies, student media, democracy, campaigns, volunteering and fundraising)
Postgraduate Education: Shubham Singh I’m here to make sure that the educational experience of all postgraduate students (taught and
get support and representation.
research) is the best it can be.
stanford.stanford@bristol.ac.uk
shubham.singh@bristol.ac.uk
Equality, Liberation & Access: Des Ibekwe I promote equality and accessibility across the university, to ensure that everyone is treated fairly during their time here. ii14918@bristol.ac.uk
Undergraduate Education: Mason Ammar
Student Living: Lucky Dube I look after some of the
Sport & Student Development: John House
I’m here to ensure that all
essential elements of student
I look after all of our sports
undergraduate students
life, such as mental health
clubs and try to make
have the best possible academic
or living conditions, while working to ensure
sport and fitness more accessible to all,
experience while they are at Bristol.
that students have a positive relationship
while ensuring that all students are able to
with the wider community.
develop outside of their studies.
lucky.dube@bristol.ac.uk
john.house@bristol.ac.uk
mason.ammar@bristol.ac.uk
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
5
what’s on?
kets & Get your tic istbands at discount wr /welcome rg.uk bristolsu.o t to ts subjec *All even change
With hundreds of events this month, from coffee mingles to massive nights out, Bristol SU has you covered. 6
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
sun up EVENTS
FEAT
MONDAY 18
SUNDAY 17 SATURDAY 16
URED
Film club: pulp fiction
Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £2
EVEN
T
Disco Fever: Silent/Roller Disco Anson Rooms, 8pm, £5
Choose from the glitzy skating arena or your own silent disco. Skates and headphones provided
Disabled Students network Mingle
Games Night In
Film club: finding dory
Balloon Bar, 4.30pm
Video games vs board games Balloon Bar, 6pm
Morning Run Club
Master’s Student Mingle Balloon Bar, 4pm
BME Network Mingle: THE GREAT CARIBBEAN FETE-OFF
Pint of Science
Film Club: Deadpool
Beerienteering PRESENTED BY Bristol RAG
Meet in Bristol SU Lobby, 10am
AR Bar, 7.30pm
Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £2
Dance Night!
Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £2
Balloon Bar, 7pm
Starting from Steam Café or White Rabbit, 8pm, from £5
With Swing, LeRoc and Bollywood Anson Rooms, 8.45pm, £4 bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
7
sun up EVENTS
FEAT
TUESDAY 19
URED
EVEN
T
Get up and Glow Morning Rave
Women’s Network Mingle
PGCE Welcome social
PostGraduate WELCOME NIGHT
Anson Rooms, 8am, £5 Balloon Bar, 4pm
Balloon Bar, 1pm
Plant Potting workshop Balloon Bar, 1pm
film club: hero
Balloon Bar, 7pm
Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £2
Cafe Crawl
International Food Festival
The Inspire Talks supported by tedxbristol Anson Rooms, 8pm, £5
Learn self defence
WEDNESDAY 20
Carpenter Room, 10am, £4
Balloon Bar, 11am, £5
Anson Rooms, 12pm
International Students Network Mingle RAG, Volunteering & Sustainability mingle Balloon Bar, 6pm
Balloon Bar, 4pm
F
film club: Monty EATURED EV ENT python & the holy grail In partnership with Bristol Film Festival Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £7
8
FEAT
FE
URED ATURED EV proper jokes comedy EVEN ENT T carnival with nathon caton Anson Rooms, 8pm, £5
A night of amazing comedy - full line-up online
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
Widening Participation Network Mingle Balloon Bar, 7.30pm
FEAT
URED
EVEN
T
buy your tickets now! bristolsu.org.uk/ welcome
THURSDAY 21
*All events sub ject to change
Breakfast lecture
Bristol SU Food Market
Anson Rooms, 11am - 3pm
Life Sciences Garden, 11.30am - 2.30pm
wellbeing network Crafternoon
Societies Network Mingle
Film Club: Howl’s moving castle
The Big fat bristol RAG Pub Quiz
Sports Network Mingle
Balloon Bar, 3pm - 5pm
Anson Rooms, 7.30pm
sun 24 SAT 23 FRI 22
Vintage Market
Supported by Happy City The Balloon Bar, 8.30am
Bandeoke
Balloon Bar, 8pm - 10.30pm
Recovery Brunch
Balloon Bar, 10am - 2pm
True Tales Workshop
AR Bar, 4pm, £6. Price includes entry to main True Tales event
Balloon Bar, 6.30pm
Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £2
Balloon Bar, 8.30pm
Welcome Fair
FEAT
UR
ED E Durdham Downs, 11am - 5pm VENT Meet everyone from Bristol SU, sign up to sports clubs and societies, and get tonnes of freebies too. You will need your University card/acceptance letter for entry.
LGBT+ and Trans Network Mingle AR2, 4pm
True Tales: real stories AR Bar, 7pm, £4
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
9
sun down CLUB NIGHTS Pirate Party
Welcome to the circus
Sunday 17 & Monday 18, SWX, £11 The circus is coming to town transforming SWX into a world of magic and mystery.
The Fun House
Monday 18, Gravity, £7 Full of your favourite childhood games with massive ball pit and bucking Bronco, let your inner child run wild!
Lift Off
Tuesday 19, Gravity, £7 3, 2, 1 lift off! Get to know each other at Gravity, playing the best pop classics.
Lizard Lounge House Party
Wednesday 20, Lizard Lounge, £7 A house party like no other at a Bristol student institution!
10
Wednesday 20, Thekla, £7 We set sail for a night of adventure on Bristol’s very own boat-club.
10 PIN PArty Wednesday 20, The Lanes, £7 Bristol’s finest bowling alley welcomes bowlers in their best animal fancy-dress
Down in the Basement
W E LCO M E W E E K G R A N D F I N A L E Headline set from Riton and more! Thursday 21, Motion, £17
Wednesday 20, Basement 45, £7 Dance the night away in one of the city’s best loved basement venues.
One of the world’s largest and most famous nightclubs takes you into an urban world of wonders and gripping music.
bristol su sports night Launch
Come with us for a night of spectacular adventures as Bristol’s biggest warehouse club is transformed into a Wonderland.
Wednesday 20, Gravity, £5 Enjoy Bristol SU’s legendary sports night swap your trainers for dancing shoes.
Puppy love
Leave your sensibility at the door and prepare for the surreal…
Wednesday 20, Doghouse, £7 A night of cracking tunes in one of Bristol most stylish cocktail bars.
! bristolsu.org.uk/welcome buy your wristbands & tickets now bristolsu.org.uk/welcome *All events subject to change
Bristol
BUS
easy rider a year’s travel £299 get unlimited bus travel on First & Unibus in the Bristol Inner Zone for the academic year 2017-18
on mTicket app
search ‘First bus mTickets’
£329 at travel shop or online
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
bristolunibus.com 11
give it a go HIGHLIGHTS
Classics & Ancient History Society Tuesday 19, 1pm, College Green
Bollywood Dance/FITNESS TASTER!
Tuesday 19, 2pm, Dance Studio, Bristol SU
A taste of Rev with Bristol Revelations Rock Gospel Choir
Tuesday 19, 7pm, St. Paul’s Church
BUZAN Nerf Fun
Squash taster session Wednesday 20, 5pm, Bristol Grammar School
Tricking and Parkour taster Wednesday 20, 7pm Freedog, Templegate Park, £6
Drama Society Workshop
Thursday 21, 2pm, Stephenson Room Bristol
Improv Taster Workshop
Revunions Taster Session!
Saturday 23, 12pm, Castle Room, Bristol SU
Dodgeball Taster Session! Saturday 23, 1pm
Gamesoc Taster Event
Saturday 23, 2pm, CELFS Rooms, 4th Floor Richmond Building
Tuesday 19, 8pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
Friday 22, 3pm, Pegg Theatre, Bristol SU
University of Bristol Women’s football taster session
Friday 22, 8pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
Saturday 23, 5pm, Swimming Pool, Bristol SU
American Football Taster Day
Try Out Bhangra!
Wednesday 20, 2pm
Go Zen and Meditate
Aikido
Saturday 23, 9am
Wednesday 20, 2pm, Multifaith Chaplaincy
12
Combat Karate
Saturday 23, 10am, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
Try Dive
Saturday 23, 6pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
All events subject to change. For updates and even more taster sessions, see bristolsu.org.uk/giveitago
Hockey Give It A Go
Bring Your Own Bake; Favourite Things
Kho Kho with Hindu Society
Give radio a go! drop in sessions
Sunday 24, 9am, Coombe Dingle
Sunday 24, 2pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
University of Bristol Athletics and Cross Country Club TASTER Sunday 24, 2pm, Coombe Dingle
Kung Fu Taster Session
Sunday 24, 2pm, AR5, Bristol SU
Mahjong Taster Session
Sunday 24, 2pm, Stacy Room, Bristol SU
Capoeira Taster Session
Sunday 24, 3pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
Sunday 24, 5pm, Stacy Room, Bristol SU
Give A Cappella a go!
Tuesday 26, 5.30pm, AR6, Bristol SU
Give Taekwondo a Go!
Monday 25, 2pm - 6.30pm, Burst Studio, Bristol SU
Tuesday 26, 6pm, AR5, Bristol SU
why a career in law? for Non-Law Students
Tuesday 26, 6pm, Dance Studio, Bristol SU
Monday 25, 6pm, Wills Memorial Building
Breakdance Society Taster Session Ju Jitsu Taster Session
Tuesday 26, 7.30pm, AR6, Bristol SU
Cheerleading Taster Session! Monday 25, 7pm, AR6, Bristol SU
CIRCUS SOCIETY
Monday 25, 7pm AR5, Bristol SU
Snowsports Taster - ALL abilities! Tuesday 26, 4.30pm
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
Sign Language Taster Lesson
Tuesday 26, 8pm, Stephenson Room, Bristol SU
BUSS Swing Dance Taster Session
Tuesday 26, 8pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
Ultimate Frisbee Taster Session
Wednesday 27, 2pm, Clifton Downs
13
Break-away bristol First Walk of the Year
Wednesday 27, 2pm, College Green
Quidditch Taster Session
Wednesday 27, 2pm, Fields behind Horfield Leisure Centre
CAUTION MAY PREVENT DROWING Wednesday 27, 3pm, Swimming Pool, Bristol SU
Judo Taster Session
Wednesday 27, 4pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
An introduction to trading Wednesday 27, 5pm, Stephenson Room, Bristol SU
Table Tennis Taster Session Wednesday 27, 6pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
Pokemon Trainer - Berry Blending
Wednesday 27, 6pm, Odlum Room, Bristol SU
14
Kickboxing Taster Session
Thursday 28, 6pm, AR6, Bristol SU
A Taste of Palestine
Give it a go - Choral Music Taster Friday 29, 5.30pm, St Paul’s Church
Give Windsurfing A Go!
Thursday 28, 6pm, Pegg Theatre, Bristol SU
Saturday 30, 9am, Bowmoor Sailing Club, £5
Astronomy - Give it a go!
Chinese Lion Dance Taster Session
Get a Feeling for Reeling with the Bristol calendonian society
Saturday 30, 12pm, Coombe Dingle, £2
Thursday 28, 6pm, Clifton Downs
Thursday 28, 6pm, AR5, Bristol SU
lATIN AMERICAN & BALLROOM DANCE Demo & Taster Night!
Thursday 28, 7pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
Abacus taster night
Thursday 28, 8pm, The White Harte, Park Row
Wine Tasting taster session
Saturday 30, 11am, Stephenson Room
Netball Taster Session
Korfball Taster Session
Monday 1, 3.30pm, Sports Hall, Tyndall Ave.
Hot Air Ballooning - You Can Fly! Tuesday 2, 6pm, Balloon Bar
Women’s rugby
Tuesday 2, 8.30pm, Coombe Dingle
Kayak Taster Session
Thursday 28, 8pm, Averys Wine Merchant, £5
Thursday 4, 8.30pm, Swimming Pool, Bristol SU
In. Film Information Talk
Try Lacrosse (MIXED & MEN’S)
Friday 29, 1pm, Stephenson Room, Bristol SU bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
Thursday 4, 2pm, Clifton Downs
groups Helicon
University of Bristol Lifesaving
Her Campus Bristol
Club
IceSoc: The Ice Skating Society
University of Bristol Motorcycle
Journalism Society
Society
Magic Society
Wildlife Film Society
Mahjong Society
Women in Finance Society
Paradox (Physics and
Dog Soc
Philosophy Society)
In. Film Society
PhotoSoc
Innovation and Design
Pint of Science
Liberal Arts Society
Poetry & Creative Writing
Sign Language Society
Society
The Creative Society
Poker Society
University of Bristol Guides and
Pottery Society
Scouts (UOBGAS)
Chess Club
Real World Economics Society
Bristol Murder Mystery Society
Bristol University Wine Society
Chinese Chess and Calligraphy Referees Society The 93%: UoB’s State School Society
Cheese Society
Circus Society
Society
(BUFAS)
Cocktail Society
Computer Gaming Society
Tolkien Society
UBSCR - Change Ringers
Food Society
(COGS)
Turf Club
GameSoc
University of Bristol Film Society
Dance
Interests & Skills
Bollywood Dance Society
Anime and Sci Fi Society
Breakdance Society
Art History Society
Bristol University Swing Society
Bristol Art Society
BULABDS - Bristol University
Bristol Darts Club
Latin American and Ballroom
Bristol Debating Union
Dancing Society
Bristol Pokémon Trainer Society
Capoeira Society
Bristol Screenwriters’ Society
Dance Society
Bristol SEDS: Space Exploration
LeRoc
Society
Pole Fitness Society
Bristol University Drones Society
Rag Morris and Folk Club
Bristol University Zombie
DiscoSoc
Apocalypse Network
Food & Drink Bristol Real Ale
University of Bristol Gin Society Vegetarian and Vegan Society
Brizzlepuffs Quidditch Club
Bristol SU Quiz Society Bristol University First Aid Society
DocSoc (Documentary Society) University of Bristol Baking Society Fashion Federation
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
15
groups Music BigBandsoc BristAlt Bristol Revelation Rock Gospel Choir Bristol University Madrigal Ensemble
DramSoc
Football - Women’s
Tennis
ImprovSoc
Futsal
Triathlon and Pentathlon Club
Music Theatre Bristol
Golf Club
Ultimate Frisbee
PantoSoc
Hockey - Men’s
University of Bristol Athletics and
Revunions (Sketch Comedy)
Hockey - Women’s
Cross Country Club (UBACCC)
Spotlights
Jiu Jitsu
University of Bristol Judo Club
Stage Technicians Association
Kickboxing
University of Bristol Snowsports
University of Bristol Chinese Lion Korfball
Club (UBSC)
Dance Troupe
Lacrosse - Ladies
University of Bristol Swimming
Lacrosse - Men’s and Mixed
and Water polo Club
Muay Thai
University of Bristol Trampoline
Aikido Club
Netball
and Gymnastics
American Football
Orienteering
Volleyball
Badminton
Polo
Windsurfing
Basketball
Riding Club
Boat (Rowing)
Rugby - Men’s
Sports & outdoor Activities
Boxing
Rugby - Women’s
Bristol Jets Cheerleading
Choir
Canoe
Rugby League
Squad
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Sailing
Bristol Dodgeball Society
Performing Arts
Cricket
Squash
Bristol Obscure Games
Cycling
Surf
Society
Fencing Club
Table Tennis
Bristol University Gliding
Football - Men’s
Taekwondo
Club
Bristol University Music Society DJ Society Jazz Funk & Soul LiveSoc Reggae Society RockSoc Symphonia University of Bristol A Cappella Society University of Bristol Church
Gospel Choir Society Bristol University Operatic Society
16
Sport clubs
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
Bristol University Hot Air
Society
BioSoc
Clinical Psychology Society
Ballooning Society
University of Bristol
Bristol Bar Society
Computer Science Society
Bristol University Kitesurfing
MotorSport
Bristol Civsoc
DinoSoc (Earth Sciences)
Society
University of Bristol
Bristol Electrical and Electronic
Engineering Mathematics
Bristol University Tricking
Mountaineering Club
Engineering Society
Society
Society
(UBMC)
Bristol Engineering Design
Falstaff Society
Combat Karate
University of Bristol Pool &
Society
FUSION
Muscle and Athletic Sports
Snooker Club
Bristol Equine Veterinary Society Galenicals (Medics)
Society (MASS)
Krav Maga
Bristol Farm Animal Veterinary
GeogSoc (Geography)
Real Tennis Club
Mixed Martial Arts
Society
Helix (Biochemistry)
Shaolin Temple Kung Fu
Break-away Bristol
Bristol Undergraduate STEM
History Society
Research Society
Law Club
Society Skydiving
Student Media
Bristol University Geology and
Matrix (Maths)
The University of Bristol
Burst Radio
Geoscience Society
Neuroscience Society
Spelaeological Society
Epigram
Bristol University Veterinary and
Philosophy Society
Touch Rugby
Inter:Mission
Zoological Society
Phys Pharm Soc
University of Bristol Underwater
Spitze Magazine
BUILD - Bristol University Industry
Politics Society
Society (UBUC)
UBTV
Led Design
PsychSoc
Centaur (Vets)
Scrubs (University of Bristol
Chaos (Physics)
Surgical Society)
University of Bristol Archery Club
Academic
University of Bristol Brazilian
AeroSoc
Childhood Studies Society
Social Policy Society
Jiu-Jitsu Club
Archaeology & Anthropology
Classics and Ancient History
The Cell
University of Bristol Expeditions
Society
Society
The University of Bristol
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
17
Engineering Society
Fintech Society
Team
Bristol (old Bristol Medsin)
Theology and Religious Studies
Pro Bono Society
Bristol University Women In
Students for Life Society
Society
Bristol Trading Society
Leadership
UNICEF on Campus
University of Bristol Sociology
Bristol University Actuarial
Bristol Volunteers for
University of Bristol LGBT+
Society (SocSoc)
Society
Development Abroad
Society
UoB Botanical Society
BEX - Bristol Exchange Society
Coppafeel!
Unseen Exploitation Society
Engineers Without Borders
UniRoots
Fossil Free Bristol University
University of Bristol Roots & Shoots
UoB Mechanical Engineering Society (MechSoc)
Campaigns & Causes
Women in Engineering Society
Amnesty International
GreenSoc
Women in Law
Ape Alliance Society
Howard League for Penal
Women in Science
Bristol Donors
Reform
Culture & Languages
Bristol Friends of MSF
Intersectional Feminist Society
ABACUS
Business & Enterprise
Bristol Marrow
Lawyers Without Borders
African Caribbean
Advertising, Marketing and PR
Bristol Reclaim Education
Oxfam
Association
Society
Bristol Student PEN
OXFAM Junior Lawyers Against
Arabic Society
AIESEC
Bristol Think
Poverty (Bristol University)
Bangla Society
Bright Futures
Bristol University Conservation
Peace of Mind
Bristol Asian Cultural Society
Bristol Consulting Society
Group
RAG
Bristol Tamil Society
Bristol Entrepreneurs Society
Bristol University Friends of
Save The Children
Brustol: Bruneians in Bristol
(formerly Inc.)
Palestine Society
Stand Up To Racism Student
Bulgarian Society
Economics, Finance and
Bristol University Friends of the
Society
Caledonian Society
Management
Earth
Student Action for Refugees
Canadian Society
Enactus Bristol
Bristol University Sustainability
Students for Global Health
Chinese Society
18
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
HOW TO JOIN A
student group
Northern Society
University of Bristol
Chinese Students’ &
Persian Society
Christian Union
Scholars’ Association
Polish Society
Falun Gong
Club Italia
Russian Speaking Society
The Krishna Conciousness
University of Bristol email and password, or
Czech Society
Saudi Society
Society
create a guest account
ESN Bristol
Slavonic Society
French Society
Sri Lankan Society
Political
German Society
Taiwanese Society
Anarchy Society
Hellenic Society
Thai Society
Bristol Labour Students
Hispanic Society
Third Kid Culture Society
Bristol University
Hong Kong Public Affairs
Tudo bem! University of
Conservative Association
and Social Service
Bristol Portuguese Society
Freedom Society
Hong Kong Society
University of Bristol
International Affairs
Hungarian Society
Pakistan Society
Society
Indonesian Society
University of Bristol Punjabi
Liberal Democrat Students
Irish Society
Society
Marxist Society
membership available. If so, select the type
Japanese Society
Vietnamese Society
Model United Nations
you would like.
Korean Society
Welsh Society
Malay Cultural Society
Wellbeing
• Go to bristolsu.org.uk and log in using your
• Go to bristolsu.org.uk/groups • Search for a group, or browse by category • Click on group name to view their page • If you like what you see, select ‘join this group’ • There may be more than one type of
• Click ‘Confirm’ and then ‘Checkout’
Malaysian and
Faith
Massage Society
Singaporean Students’
Bristol Jewish Society
Pilates Society
Association
CathSoc
Transcendental
Congratulations, you’re now a member of
Mauritian Society
Hindu Society
Meditiation
your student group!
Mexican Culture Society
Islamic Society
Yoga Society
Nepalese society
Just Love Bristol
Zen Society
• Complete the checkout process.
Nordic Society bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
19
#WeAreBristol
There are over 60 student-led sports groups at Bristol SU, as well as many low-cost exercise classes which are all part of the #WeAreBristol community of sport. Find out more at bristolsu.org.uk, or at the Welcome Fair (22nd September).
Sports Clubs and Societies
With something for all levels you can try out dodgeball, lacrosse, kitesurfing, korfball, rowing, skydiving, table tennis, taekwondo and much, much more. bristolsu.org.uk/sport
Varsity Series
The University of Bristol faces the University of the West of England across a series of events fuelling the biggest sporting rivalry in the South West. The first events to look out for include a colour run, darts, netball and water polo. www.varsityseries.com
Intramural Sport
20
If you don’t fancy joining a club, but still want to play a team sport, we offer seven competitive Intramural leagues: football, hockey, rugby, netball, badminton, basketball and cricket. To take part, create a team of friends or hall mates or go with a club or society. bristolsu.org.uk/intramural
B:Active
We offer a wide range of super cheap activities such as badminton, yoga, football, netball, pilates, tai chi, zumba, basketball, volleyball and swimming. These activities are open to all levels and attendance can be a one off or all year round. Find the latest class schedules on our facebook page: tinyurl.com/getactivebristol bristolsu.org.uk/getactive
Fit & Fabulous
If you identify as a woman, you can join Fit and Fabulous. Fit and Fab includes weekly classes such as zumba, aqua fit, basketball, Yoga, Cubatone, legs, bums & tums, self-defence and nutrition - for an annual membership of ÂŁ24.99! bristolsu.org.uk/fitandfab
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
50%
Economics degree
Arts degree
Your degree is just the
of our graduate intake studied non-business related subjects
Science degree
start
The experience stays with you We welcome all degree subjects. Surprised? Don’t be. We see your degree as just the start. It’s your first step in taking your career in all sorts of directions. If you’re passionate about business and eager to learn, we’ll help you excel in your career. Join us. We’re focused on helping you reach your full potential.
Take the opportunity of a lifetime History degree
pwc.com/uk/careers Geography degree
Actuarial | Assurance | Consulting Deals | Legal | Tax | Technology /pwccareersuk
@pwc_uk_careers
Valuing difference. Driving inclusion.
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
© 2017 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. All rights reserved.
/pwc_uk
21
HOW MEMBERSHIP OF THE
SU works
We are a democracy
If you want to change something, you can:
You have different reps for different things:
This means that you elect the people who
• Speak to your representative. (Find their
Course Reps:
lead the SU and represent you. Elections are held in March every year, although course reps and JCR committees (hall reps) are elected in March and October.
details at bristolsu.org.uk) • Bring an idea to a network (see opposite page) • Propose your idea to Student Council if representatives vote for it, the SU will
You have reps for your course, your halls, your societies and sports clubs as well as
There is a course rep for every year on every course. They represent your views to make sure your course is the best it can be. You will elect your first course rep right at the beginning of your first term.
work to make it happen • Bring your proposal to AMM (the Annual
School and Faculty Reps:
reps making sure that all identities are
Members Meeting) in February, a
Course reps inform our school reps, who
represented. It’s in your interest to make
democratic meeting where all students
inform our faculty reps, who represent
will be able to vote on your idea
students across the whole faculty and
sure that these reps are the best people for you.
• Join a political society or campaign
attend University decision-making meetings. JCR Reps: Each set of accommodation has reps who look after your interests whilst in halls. They’ll work on your costs, your social life and your safety while you’re living there.
22
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
networks
Networks open to all
Networks are representative bodies of students that can lead campaigns, run forums and hold regular social events.
Societies Network
They create a platform for you to build empowered communities and create change through collective action.
Sports Network
Education Network
RAG, Wellbeing Volunteering & Network Sustainability
Liberation & Identity Networks
Examples of previous campaigns include LGBT+ History Month and Black Lives Matter. The 13 Bristol SU Networks are each led by an elected chair who is a current student. They are also supported by our Full
BME Network
Disabled Students Network
LGBT+ Network
Trans Students Network
Women’s Network
International Students Network
Widening Participation Network
Postgraduate Network
Time Officers. The Chair of Student Council supports all these Networks to run democratically and work on policy. Membership to Networks is free and open just like membership to the Union. You can join on our website - all you need to do is self-identify to your chosen liberation groups when you register with us. You can also head along
These are open to those who identify into the group. They are
to a Network Mingle in Welcome Week to meet like-minded
communities to share experiences and create change. They deliver
people in a relaxed environment.
activities like forums, campaigns, social and awareness events.
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
23
5
must know
areas in
bristol 24
Clifton Village
The Triangle & Park Street
Home to Bristol SU and vast Georgian
A stone’s throw from the University and
terraces, pretty squares and impressive
Students’ Union, the Triangle and Park
architecture, Clifton is without doubt the
Street are busy day and night and are as
most upmarket area in Bristol. The village is
student-friendly as you can get. Here you’ll
full of posh restaurants, swanky boutiques
find pubs, bars, clubs and coffee shops as
and smart pubs. It’s all stunning but watch
well as some really cool boutique shops.
out for the astronomical prices!
Highlights
Highlights
Eating: The Primrose Café. Boho café by day,
Eating: Rocotillos Diner serves some of the
smart bistro by night. For a cheaper option
best milkshakes and pancakes around.
The Balloon does a great fried breakfast.
Drinking: All-in-One. Joyfully tacky, cheap
Drinking: The Coronation Tap. Home of the
and open til 4am. They serve food too.
student favourite - Exhibition Cider.
Shopping: BS8 Fashion Emporium. Pretty
Shopping: The Clifton Arcade. Crammed
affordable, and packed with different
with independent clothes and record shops.
independent brands for all genders.
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
Whiteladies Road & Cotham Hill
Gloucester Road & Stokes Croft
City Centre
Most students live either here or around
Lined with independent shops and funky
In this eclectic area you’ll find chain bars
Gloucester Road when they move into
bars and pubs, Gloucester Road and
next to arthouse cinemas, while the main
student houses. Stoke Bishop is just up the
Stokes Croft are fantastic places for
shopping precinct has everything from
road, making this one of the main student
students. Come here for a wide variety of
Wilkinson’s to Harvey Nick’s. The best thing
thoroughfares in Bristol. There are loads of
food shops, vintage clothing stores, and
about the city centre is the Waterfront
nice cafés, restaurants, and charity shops
trendy coffee shops. In Stokes Croft you’ll
where you’ll find a variety of bars,
in the area.
find clubs like Blue Mountain and Lakota.
restaurants and clubs.
Highlights
Highlights
Highlights
Eating: Burger Joint. They use a fun ‘build
Eating: The Canteen is based in Hamilton
Drinking: Thekla. One of the most
your own burger’ system.
House - a community run building which
legendary clubs in the city on a boat!
Drinking: Highbury Vaults. Just outside this
sells delicious but cheap food.
Shopping: St Nick’s market. The city’s
area, but it’s one of the best pubs in town!
Drinking: Blue lagoon. Live music,
oldest independent market.
Shopping: Sainsburys. Probably the biggest
continental atmosphere and cheap drinks.
Culture: Arnolfini. This gallery has loads of
supermarket near the University precinct.
Shopping: The Amnesty Bookshop. A vast
amazing exhibits and performances.
library of second-hand books. bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
25
Looking after yourself AT UNIVE RSIT Y
Coming to University can be a stressful experience. In fact, 78% of students say they’ve experienced some sort of mental health difficulty whilst at university. If you experience a dip in your wellbeing, we offer a range of support services to help you care for yourself whilst you’re studying. If you’re living in halls there’s support
The University also run the Student
The Big White Wall is an online supportive
available via Senior Residents and Hall
Counselling Service, who offer 1:1 sessions,
community which is available to all
Wardens.
group sessions, drop in sessions and lots of
University of Bristol students.
self-help information. They are completely The Student Health Service can also help.
confidential, and will not share information
Nightline is a telephone-based listening
All the doctors there have an interest in
about you with anyone else without your
and information service run by students,
mental health issues and are experienced
permission.
for students. They are happy to listen to
in supporting students through times of
anything you want to talk about. Call
difficulty. They can refer to various free
Just Ask is Bristol SU’s academic advice
therapies, as well as write letters of support
service: here to help with any issue that
if required.
might affect your studies like extenuating
Find out more about all of the wellbeing
circumstances around exams, or
sevices available to you at:
accusations of plagiarism. Our advice is
www.bristol.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/
free, friendly, confidential and professional.
26
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
0117 9266 266 8pm-8am during term time.
WE HAVE ALL OF THE BOOKS ON YOUR READING LIST!
BLACKWELL’S AT BRISTOL UNIVERSITY
BRISTOL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ UNION
*Terms and Conditions Apply. Ask instore for more details.
bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
27
Medium & Large pizzas only. Free pizza must be equal or lesser value than the first. Pizza from the menu or create your own up to 4 toppings, premium crusts and bases charged as extra. Valid online only at participating stores, not valid with any other offer. Student ID may be required. Offer can be 28 bristolsu.org.uk/welcome withdrawn without notice, subject to availability.