welcome guide 2018
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Your elected officers
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Welcome Week events
Welcome to Bristol
12 Give it a Go highlights
Cultural capital of the South West, consistently named one of the best places to live
16 Clubs & societies - the full list
in the UK and, according to Rough Guides, Britain’s coolest city. We are a city of hot
21 Sports & physical activity
air balloons, cider, street art and festivals. This is now your home, and we hope you’ll
22 Looking after yourself at university
love it!
24 How being a member of the SU works 25 Student Networks
‘This is the mould that I came from, Bristol University’ – Simon Pegg, former student
26 Five must know places in Bristol 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!
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You are now a member of Bristol SU. What does that mean? Bristol SU is an organisation for all students,
bars), gig venue The Anson Rooms, two
working together to get the best from their
theatres, music rooms, activity and
time at Bristol. We’re independent from
study spaces
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things to do before you arrive
1. Put the date of the Welcome Fair in
the University, but they work closely with
We work for:
your diary: Friday 28 September, at
us. This is some of what we do:
• Decent, affordable student
Durdham Downs.
• Support 350+ societies and sports clubs
• Improving the quality of your academic
accommodation • Elect SU reps to be your voice for all aspects of your student life • Organise hundreds of events throughout the year. Everything from club nights to quizzes and TEDx talks
courses • Fair access to health, mental health
2. Get your Welcome Week wristband and other tickets. Bundles and tickets are live at: bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
and wellbeing services • Equality and accessibility across the
3. Join us on Facebook
University experience
• Offer services for students, like
4. Get your NUS TOTUM card. Enjoy 100s
academic advice, a lettings agency
If there’s anything you want or think
of amazing student discounts of up to
and a bike hire scheme
needs to change, we’re always open to
40%, around the world.
new ideas. We’re here to listen to and
Order cards at: cards.nusextra.co.uk
• Run our SU building, including The Balloon (one of Bristol’s cheapest
support you, so get in touch.
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your elected officers Union Affair s:
Student Living:
Stanford
Vanessa Wilson
I make sure that student
I look after essential elements
activities (societies, student
of student life, like mental
media, democracy,
health and living conditions,
Equality, Liber ation & Access:
Sally Patterson I promote equality and accessibility across the
university, to ensure that
campaigns, volunteering and fundraising)
giving students a positive relationship with
everyone is treated fairly during their time
get support and representation.
the wider community.
here.
stanford.stanford@bristol.ac.uk stan.ford.560
Undergr aduate Education:
vanessa.wilson@bristol.ac.uk @nessamariaw
Postgr aduate Education:
sally.patterson@bristol.ac.uk @salpatz
Sport & Student Development:
Nasra Ayub
Shubham Singh
Ginny Troughton
I’m here to ensure that all
I am here to enhance the
I look after our sports clubs
undergraduate students
educational experience of
and make exercise more
have the best possible
Postgraduate research and
accessible, while helping
academic experience at Bristol.
taught students.
students develop outside of their studies.
nasra.ayub@bristol.ac.uk
shubham.singh@bristol.ac.uk
ginny.troughton@bristol.ac.uk
@nasra_ayub
shubham.singh.bristol
ginny.troughton
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what’s on?
With hundreds of events this month, from coffee mingles to massive nights out, Bristol SU has you covered.
tuesday 25
monday 24 Sunday 23
day time
buy your tickets now! bristolsu.org.uk/ welcome *All events sub ject to change
Disabled students network mingle
student HOUSES mingle
bristol street art tour
International network mingle
3pm, Anson Rooms Bar
11am, Balloon Bar, £5
6pm, Balloon Bar
ceilidh and beer festival
Film club: avengers infinity war
international food festival
sports network mingle
7.30pm, Anson Rooms, £3/£7
12pm, Anson Rooms
Film club: a chinese odyssey
6pm, Balloon Bar
4pm, Winston Theatre, £2
proper jokes comedy circuit £5 (£3 w/wristbands)
7.30pm, Tuesday, The Kitchen 7.30pm, Wednesday, Stoke Bishop 7.30pm, Friday, Manor Hall
Presented by the PG Network. 7.30pm, Winston Theatre, £2
3pm, Balloon Bar
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the inspire talks with ted x bristol 8pm, Anson Rooms
Postgraduate Network Mingle 7pm, Balloon Bar
film club: ghost in the shell
Presented by the Anime & Sci-fi Society. 7.30pm, Winston Theatre, £2 bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
women’s network mingle 5pm, Anson Rooms Bar
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day time wednesday 26
CAFE CRAWL
buy your tickets now! bristolsu.org.uk/ welcome *All events sub ject to change
11am, Balloon Bar, £5 (price includes Keep Cup)
1pm, Outside the Balloon Bar
plant potting workshop
wellbeing network mingle
RAG, VOLUNTEERING & SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK MINGLE
Societies network mingle
education network mingle
1pm, Balloon Bar
5pm, Carpenter Room
3pm, Anson Rooms Bar
3pm, Balloon Bar
THURSDAY 27
film club: mad max: fury road
PINT OF SCIENCE
Presented by the UoB Film Society. 7.30pm, Winston Theatre, £2
8pm, Anson Rooms Bar, £5 (price includes pint)
vintage kilo sale
TRANS NETWORK MINGLE
11am, Anson Rooms
2pm, Anson Rooms Bar
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kick the pj presents: space trip
7pm, Winston Theatre, £10
THE BIG FAT BRISTOL RAG PUB QUIZ 8pm, Anson Rooms, £1
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The biggest event to kick start your University year! Meet everyone from Bristol SU, sign up to every sports club and society you want, and get involved in all kinds of initiatives. Please note, your University Card or acceptance letter will be needed for entry.
sat urday 29
zumba masterclass with steve boedt 12.30pm, Anson Rooms, £5
lgbt+ network mingle 5pm, Anson Rooms Bar
Annihilation
7.30pm, Winston Theatre, £2
tuesday 2 sunday 30
friday 28
11am - 5pm The Downs
sat urday 29
official welcome fair
Widening Participation Network Mingle 4pm, Anson Rooms Bar
#wearebristol colour run 1pm, Coombe Dingle
Film Club: Coco
Presented by the UoB Film Society. 7.30pm, Winston Theatre, £2
bme network welcome mingle 7pm, Balloon Bar
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Turn the page to see your official club night programme!
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club nights gr ab your wristbands to get discounts on our big nights
#hellobristol Full Moon Party
Sunday 23 & Monday 24, SWX £12 Grab some glowsticks and UV paint and say #HelloBristol at the official welcome week moving in party!
Oh snap! 90’s party
Monday 24 & Tuesday 25, Gravity, £7 Could this BE any more 90s? Rock a Fresh Prince snapback, double denim or a Union Jack dress, while paying tribute to the finest dancefloor fillers from the 90s.
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Rock n Bowl
Tuesday 25, The Lanes, £7 Enjoy alternative pop punk tunes from Fatlip, as well as retro arcade games, pool and free bowling! Hang out in the courtyard and try one of The Lanes’ infamous Hard Shakes.
Treasure Island Pirate Party
Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26, Thekla, £7 Set sail for a night of adventure on the high seas as Bristol’s infamous boat-club becomes your treasure island.
CLUB
play - Sports night
Wednesday 26, Gravity, £5 The launch of everyone’s favourite Wednesday night is here! Bristol SU’s is proud to present the PLAY the Students Union’s Official Sports Night. Swap shots on goal for shots of tequila as you let off some steam to some chart topping hits until the early hours. Whether you’re looking to make the first team or want to try a new sport here at Bristol, everyone is welcome for our big launch party at PLAY.
TROPICANA me week wel co gr and final e
Thursday 27, Motion £20 One of the world’s largest and most famous nightclubs is transforming into Club Tropicana for your official Welcome Week closing night. Come out in your thousands for wavey garms, tropical punch at The Villa and some big name headliners to end Welcome Week with a blast.
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sunday 30 sat 29 see our website for full listings
monday 1
Taster session highlights
intro to climbing
10.30am, Whitehall Athletics Track
UOBCC: FIRST CYCLE OF THE YEAR
American football taster
10am, Suspension Bridge
12pm, Coombe Dingle
UBOC: Feats of Bravery on the Downs
Slacklining with parkour society
physics coffee afternoon
UBMC - Climbing
1pm, North East Clifton Downs
1pm, Phys Bar, Physics Building
bristol jets cheerleading
5pm, TBC
gliding club taster
7pm, Queen’s Building, University Walk
Men’s waterpolo
Womens Rugby - Give it a Go!
how can students help win socialism
TUESDAY 2
2pm, The Downs
6pm, Anson Rooms
8pm, Richmond Building Pool
8.30pm, Coombe Dingle
Caledonian society
5pm, The White Bear
6pm, Carpenter Room
ready steady cook with guides & scouts
BRISTOL UNI ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE NETWORK
chaos society (physics) bar crawl
the cell social
7pm, Stevenson Room
6pm, Wills Memorial Building 7pm, Venue TBC
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Athletics & Cross Country
9am, Avon Gorge (meet at SU)
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8pm, The Apple
TUES 2
women’s water polo
8.30pm, Richmond Building Pool
weds 3
fitness swimming
thurs 4
9pm, Carpenter Room
table tennis
2pm, Richmond Building Pool
2pm, Carpenter Room
Lifesaving Club
Women’s Football
inter:mission online magazine
hindu soc - taal music taster
3.30pm, Richmond Building Pool
5pm, The White Rabbit
bristol model un
fri day 5
swing dancing - give it a go
4pm, The Downs
6pm, Carpenter Room
canoe - whitewater
6.30pm, Wills Memorial Building
8.30pm, Richmond Building Pool
road to research
Pool & Snooker Taster Session
6pm, Merchant Ventures Building
consulting taster session
7pm, Merchant Ventures Building 1.1
judo - give it a go
4pm, Carpenter Room
church choir
5.30pm, St. Paul’s Church
6pm, Allstars Sports Bar
modern jive
8pm, Carpenter Room
Bouldering with UBES
5pm, Bloc Climbing Centre
Aikido - Give it a Go
6pm, Carpenter Room
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windsurfing - give it a go!
UoB Boxing Open Sessions
GAMESOC
BASKETBALL TASTER
saturday 6
10am, Bowmoot Sailing Club
2pm, CELFS, 5th Floor, Richmond Buidling
Futsal - Open Session
5pm, Bristol Grammar School, £3
squash - give it a go
tues 9
sunday 7
3pm, Bristol Grammar School
tRAMPOLINE & GYMNASTICS 4.30pm, SEH
wELSH SOCIETY FREE FOOD NIGHT
11am, Carpenter Room
2pm, SEH
Muay thai
5pm, Carpenter Room
korfball taster
3.30pm, Sports Hall SEH
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
6pm, Carpenter Room
wOMEN’S cRICKET INTRO
7pm, The White Harte
9am, Bristol Grammar School
BRISTOL SNOWSPORTS TASTER
scavenger hunt w/guides & scouts
4.30pm, Gloucester Ski Centre
7.30pm, Bristol SU
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clubs & societies t the full lis
Dance
Interests & Skills
Bollywood Dance
Anime and Sci-Fi
Society
Society
Bristol University
Art History Society
Swing Society
Bristol Debating
Bristol University
Union
Latin American and
Botanical Society
Ballroom Dancing
Bristol Pokemon
Capoeira Society
Trainer Society
COGS - Computer
Pottery Society
Gaming Society
University of Bristol
DocSoc
Surgical Society
(Documentary
Sign Language
Society)
Society
Fashion Federation
TED Ideas
Fine Art Society
The 93 Percent Club:
Gamesoc
UoB’s State School
Ginger Appreciation Society
Bristol Screenwriters’ Society Guides & Scouts Modern Jive Society Society Helicon Pole Fitness Society Bristol SEDS: Space Dance Society
Rag Morris & Folk Club Exploration Society
Food & Drink
Bristol University Darts Club
Trading Card Games Society
Horological Soc
University of Bristol
IceSoc: The Ice
Chinese Lion Dance
Skating Society
Troupe
In.Film Society
University of Bristol
Journalism Society
Film Society University of Bristol
Baking Society
Bristol University First
Bristol Real Ale
Aid Society
Bristol University
Bristol University
Knitting Society
Cheese Society
Zombie Apocalypse Lifesaving Club Magic Society Network
Chinese Food Lab
Bristol University
Massage Society
Wildlife Film Society
Food Society
Drones Society
Natural Health
Yoga Society
Vegetarian and
Change Ringers
Society
Zen Society
Vegan Society
Chess Club
PhotoSoc
Body Positivity
University of Bristol
Chinese Chess and
Pint of Science
Pilates Society
Gin Society
Calligraphy Society
Poetry & Creative
Poker Society
Wine Society
Circus Society
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The Creative Society
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Writing Society
MotorSport UoB Dog Soc
Transcendental Meditation Society Turf Club
Music A Cappella Society Big Band Society BristAlt Bristol University Madrigal Ensemble Bristol University Music Society DJ Society Jazz Funk Soul Bristol Live Music Society Music Appreciation Society RockSoc Symphonia UkeSoc University of Bristol Church Choir University of Bristol Gospel Choir
Bristol Windsurfing
Squash
Club
Surf
Canoe
Swimming & Water
Clay Pigeon
Polo
Cricket
Synchronised
Cycling
Swimming
Fencing
Table Tennis
Football - Men’s
Taekwondo
Football- Women’s
Tennis
Futsal
Trampoline and
Hockey - Men’s
Gymnastics
Hockey - Women’s
Triathlon and
Jiu Jitsu
Pentathlon Club
Association
Kickboxing
TUBES - The University
Korfball
of Bristol Engineering
Sport clubs
Lacrosse - Ladies
Sport Society
Lacrosse - Men’s and
UBMC - Climbing
Mixed
University of Bristol
Netball
Judo Club
Orienteering
Volleyball
Polo
Muay Thai
Riding Club
University of Bristol
Rugby - Women’s
Golf Club
Performing Arts Bristol Operatic Society Bristol Improv DramSoc MTB - Music Theatre Bristol PantoSoc Revunions (Sketch Comedy) Spotlights STA - Stage Technicians
Aikido Club American Football Athletics & Cross Country Badminton Boat (Rowing) Boxing Bristol Jets Cheerleading Squad Bristol University Basketball Club
Rugby League Rugby Union - Men’s Sailing Snowsports bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
The Balloon Accreditation Scheme recognises groups who stand up for our SU values. Congratulations to those who achieved gold standard this year!
gold accredited groups A Cappella Society Archery Badminton Basketball Canoe Chaos (Physics) Lacrosse - Men’s & Mixed Pole Fitness Society Revunions (Sketch Comedy) Rugby - Women’s Sailing The University of Bristol Medical Law Society Volleyball Women in Finance Society
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Sports & outdoor Activities Archery Bristol Obscure Games Soc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Break-away Bristol Bristol Quidditch Club Bristol University Tricking Society
Underwater
Engineering Design
Society
University of Bristol Pool & Bristol CivSoc (Civil
Society
Religion and Theology
Snooker Club
Engineering)
Engineering
Society
MASS: Muscle and
Bristol Law Club
Mathematics Society
Social Policy Society
Athletic Sports Society
Bristol Undergraduate
Federal Bureau of
Education Equality
Unique Trip Exploration
Student Research Society Innovation Society
Society
Society
Bristol University Geology Film Departmental
The Cell
and Geoscience Society Society
The Falstaff Society
Bristol University Industry
Fusion (Chemistry)
The University of Bristol
Led Design
Galenicals (Medics)
Medical Law Society
Bristol University
Helix (Biochemistry)
University of Bristol Pro
Veterinary and
History Society
Bono Society
Zoological Society
inc. (University of Bristol
Women in Engineering
Centaur (Vets)
Enterprise Society)
Society
Student Media Burst Radio
BUHABS - Bristol University Epigram Inter:Mission Hot Air Ballooning Society Combat Karate Dodgeball Society Expeditions Society Gliding Club Kitesurfing Society Krav Maga Mixed Martial Arts Real Tennis Club Shaolin Kung Fu Society SkyDiving Spelaeological Society (Caving) Touch Rugby Ultimate Frisbee
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UBTV
Academic
BioSoc
Chaos (Physics)
Liberal Arts Society
Women in Finance
AeroSoc
Classics and Ancient
Matrix (Maths)
Women in Law
Archaeology &
History Society
MechSoc (Mechanical
Women in STEM
Anthropology Society
Clinical Psychology
Engineering Society)
Blockchain Society
Bar Society
Society
Neuroscience Society
GeogSoc (Geography)
Bristol Electrical &
Computer Science
Paradox (Physics and
Sociology Society
Electronic Engineering
Society
Philosophy Society)
Society
DinoSoc (Earth Sciences) Philosophy Society
Business & Enterprise
Bristol Equine Veterinary
Duality (Chemical
PhysPharmSoc
Actuarial Society
Society
Physics Society)
Politics Society
AIESEC
Bristol Farm Animal
Economics, Finance and Psychology of Education
Advertising, Marketing
Veterinary Society
Management Society
Psychsoc
and PR Society
BioMed Soc
Energy Society
Real World Economics
Bright Futures
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Bristol Real Estate
BVDA - Bristol
Medsin
Geology for Global
and Finance Society
Volunteers for
OXFAM Junior
Development
Commercial
Development
Lawyers Against
Intersectional
Awareness Society
Abroad
Poverty
Feminist Society
Consulting Society
CoppaFeel!
Oxfam Society
Banking and
Engineers Without
Peace of Mind
Culture & Languages
Investment Society
Borders
People & Planet
African Caribbean
Enactus Bristol
Free Speech Society
Plastic Free Society
Association
Freedom Society
RAG (Raising and
Arab Society
Friends of the Earth
Giving)
Asian Society
Amnesty
Society
Save the Children
Baltic Society
International
Global Human Rights
Socialist Worker STU
BanglaSoc:
Ape Alliance Society
Brigade Society
Stand up to Racism
University of Bristol
Bristol Donors
Global Justice Now
STAR - Student
Bangla Society
Bristol Friends of MSF
Help the Homeless
Action for Refugees
Brustol: Bruneians in
Bristol Friends of
Society
Thinkcit Society
Bristol
Palestine
Her Campus Bristol
UNICEF on Campus
Bulgarian Society
Bristol University
Howard League for
Universities Allied for
Caledonian Society
Conservation Group
Penal Reform
Essential Medicines
Catalan Society
Bristol University
Innovation and
University of Bristol
Chinese Society
Women in
Design
Roots and Shoots
Club Italia
Leadership
Israel/Palestine
Unseen Exploitation
CSSA - Chinese
BUST - Bristol
Discussion Group
Advocacy Society
Students’ & Scholars’
University
Jacari
WaterAid Society
Association
Sustainability Team
Lawyers Without
Bristol Marrow
East African Society
Borders
Bristol Think
ESN Bristol
Campaigns & Causes
LGBT+
French Society bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
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HOW TO JOIN A
German Society
Slavonic Society
Islamic Society
Hellenic Society
Sri Lankan Society
J-Soc (Jewish)
Hispanic Society
Taiwanese Society
Hong Kong Public Affairs
Tamil Society
Political
and Social Service
Thai Society
Bristol Labour Students
Hong Kong Society
The Canadian Society
Bristol Reclaim Education
Indian Society
The Third Culture Kid
Conservative
Indonesian Society
Society
Association
Irish Society
Tudo Bem! University
GreenSoc
Japanese Society
of Bristol Portuguese
International Affairs
Korean Society
Society
Society
Latino Society
University of Bristol
Liberal Democrat
Malay Cultural Society
Somali Society
Students
• Click on group name to view their page
Mexican Culture Society
Vietnamese Society
Model United Nations
Midlands Society
Welsh Society
Socialist Students
• If you like what you see, select ‘join
Malaysian and
Mauritian Society
Singaporean Students’
Punjabi Society
Association Nepalese Society
Faith
Nordic Society
CathSoc
Northern Society
Christian Union
University of Bristol
Hindu Society
Pakistan Society
The Bristol SU Just Love
Persian Society
Society
Polish Society
The Krishna
Russian Speaking Society
Consciousness Society
Saudi Society
University of Bristol
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student group • Go to bristolsu.org.uk and log in. Use your University of Bristol email and password, or create a guest account • Go to bristolsu.org.uk/groups • Search for a group, or browse by category
this group’ and select the type of membership you would like. • Click ‘Confirm’ and then ‘Checkout’ • Congratulations, you’re now a member of your student group!
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#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 (28 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. Some events to look out for include a 10K, rowing, netball and water polo. varsityseries.com
Intramural Sport
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 here: facebook.com/bactivecampus bristolsu.org.uk/b-active
Fit & Fab
For anyone who identifies as a woman, Fit & 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
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Looking after yourself AT UNIVER SITY 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
If you’re living in halls there’s support
Just Ask is Bristol SU’s academic advice
available from Chief and Senior
service: here to help with any issue
Residents. Each of the residential
that might affect your studies like
villages will have additional support staff
extenuating circumstances around
available 24/7 to help you if you need
exams, or accusations of plagiarism. Our
it. Your school will also have a Student
advice is free, friendly, confidential and
Wellbeing Adviser to talk to.
professional.
The Student Health Service can help.
The Big White Wall is an online supportive
All the doctors there have an interest
community which is available to all
in mental health issues and are
University of Bristol students.
experienced in supporting students through times of difficulty. They can refer
Nightline is a telephone-based listening
to various free therapies, as well as write
and information service run by students,
letters of support if required.
for students. They are happy to listen to anything you want to talk about. Call
The University also run the Student
0117 9266 266 8pm-8am during term
Counselling Service, who offer 1:1
time.
sessions, group sessions, drop in sessions and lots of self-help information. They
Find out more about all of the wellbeing
are completely confidential, and will
services available to you at:
not share information about you with
bristol.ac.uk/students/wellbeing
anyone else without your permission.
services to help you care for yourself whilst you’re studying.
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How membership of the SU works
We are a democracy
You have different reps for different things:
This means that you elect the people who
Course Reps:
lead the SU and represent you. Elections are
There is a course rep for every year on every
held in March every year, although some
course. They bring your views to the SU to
SU rep roles, like JCR committees (hall reps),
make sure your course is the best it can be.
are elected in October too.
You will elect your first course rep right at the beginning of your first term.
You have SU reps for your course, your halls, your societies and sports clubs as well as
Faculty Reps:
network reps and full-time officers to make
Course reps inform our faculty reps, who
sure that all identities are represented. It’s
represent students across the whole faculty
in your interest to make sure that these reps
and attend University decision-making
are the best people for you.
meetings.
If you want to change something, you can:
JCR Reps:
• Speak to your representative. (Find their
Each set of accommodation has reps
details at bristolsu.org.uk) • Bring an idea to a network (see opposite page)
working with the university’s Residential Life team. They’ll work on your costs, your social
• Propose your idea to Student Council - if representatives vote for it, the SU will work to make it happen • Bring your proposal to AMM (the Annual Members Meeting) in February, a democratic meeting where all students will be able to vote on your idea • Join a political society or campaign
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who look after your interests whilst in halls,
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life and your safety while you’re living there.
networks
Networks open to all
Networks are representative bodies of students that can lead campaigns, run forums and hold regular 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 Islamophobia Awareness Month. 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 (p4). 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. If you like the look of a network, sign up through our website and we’ll get in touch with you about how to get involved. You can also head along to a Network Mingle in Welcome Week (p6) to meet like-minded people in a relaxed environment.
These are open to those who identify into the group. They are communities to share experiences and create change. They deliver activities like forums, campaigns, social and awareness events.
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5
must know
areas in
bristol
Clifton Village
THE Triangle, Park St & Whiteladies
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 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: The Florist. A bit pricier but possibly
Drinking: The Coronation Tap. Home of the
the most instagrammable bar in Bristol.
student favourite - Exhibition Cider.
Shopping: Sainsbury’s. Probably the biggest
Shopping: The Clifton Arcade. Crammed
supermarket near the university precinct.
with independent clothes and record shops.
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Harbourside & Wapping Wharf
Gloucester Road & Stokes Croft
City Centre
Bristol’s famous harbourside area is alive
Lined with independent shops and funky
In this eclectic area you’ll find chain bars
with restaurants, bars, markets and a
bars and pubs, Gloucester Road and
next to arthouse cinemas, while the main
range of waterside activities. Wapping
Stokes Croft are fantastic places for
shopping precinct has everything from
Wharf is home to an eclectic mix of
students. Come here for a wide variety of
Wilko’s to Harvey Nick’s. The best thing
independent bars, restaurants and shops
food shops, vintage clothing stores, and
about the city centre is the sheer variety of
- some of them are housed in shipping
trendy coffee shops. In Stokes Croft you’ll
bars, restaurants and clubs away from the
containers!
find clubs like Blue Mountain and Lakota.
weekend rush at the Harbourside.
Highlights
Highlights
Highlights
Eating: The Stable. Award winning pizza
Eating: The Canteen is based in Hamilton
Drinking: Thekla. One of the most
and more than 60 types of cider
House - a community run building which
legendary clubs in the city on a boat!
Drinking: The Grain Barge. Excellent range
sells delicious but cheap food.
Eating: St Nick’s market. The city’s oldest
of craft beers and a view of the SS Great
Drinking: Blue lagoon. Live music,
independent market.
Britain
continental atmosphere and cheap drinks.
Shopping: Cabot Circus. A stylish shopping
Culture: Arnolfini. This gallery has loads of
Shopping: The Amnesty Bookshop. A vast
centre that caters to all your food and
amazing exhibits and performances.
library of second-hand books.
clothing needs.
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