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Welcome to Bristol Contents
We are a city of hot air balloons, cider, street art and festivals. This is your home for at least the next year, and you’re going to love it.
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The people you need to know
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Getting the best from student life
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Welcome Week events
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Welcome Fair map
Congratulations on making it into one
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Society taster sessions
of the most notoriously hard-to-get-in-to
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Societies, student media & sports clubs
Universities in the UK! Our advice is: get
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Sports
stuck in. Join the sky diving club, go to
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Student media
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Raising and Giving (RAG)
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Volunteering
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Bristol Green Capital
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What’s in the Student Union building?
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Five must know places in Bristol
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The Bristol SU secret guide to Bristol
This guide offers you just a taster of some
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Dos and don’ts
of the things you will be able to get up
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Accommodation
to while at Bristol, as well as some sage
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Just Ask
(we think!) advice from people who have
‘This is the mould that I came from, Bristol University’ – Simon Pegg
that party on a boat with those random people from your course and nominate yourself to be a student representative. While at University you will be presented with more opportunities than you ever have in your life: seize them.
been students here. Have a flip through and if there’s anything else we can help you with, drop us a line: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk We’re looking forward to meeting you. Your Bristol Students’ Union officers x
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you are now a member of
Bristol SU
We will have your back throughout your time at Bristol.
• Access to our 260 societies and 60 sports clubs • Use of the newly refurbished Richmond Building,
Twice a year, you will elect your own leadership who will then
including its legendary gig venue the Anson Rooms,
represent you to the University and others. If you have any issues with
two theatres, two bars, music rooms, dark room,
your course or your halls or even with a dodgy landlord, we can help
dance studio, activity spaces and study spaces
with that. If you want to set up your own sports club or society, we can
• Parties and events throughout the year. Everything
help with that as well. We can help you get a job, sort you out with some volunteering or even help you find a house. Hopefully when the time comes you’ll be able to help other students too. Here are some of the things you get as a member of Bristol SU:
from huge club nights to pub quizzes and TED talks • Representation. Having Bristol SU on your side means that your ideas get taken seriously by the University and others • Access to your very own lettings agency, advice service and more.
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The people you need to know There are six elected officers who work for you full time. If you need anything, this lot are your first port of call. It is their job to get the best for you.
Tom Phipps
Sarah rEDRUP
Jamie Cross
Union Affairs Officer
Student Living Officer
Equality, Liberation & Access Officer
@Thomas_Phipps
@SarahtheRedrup
@Cross4Jamie
What are your responsibilities?
What are your responsibilities?
What are your responsibilities?
• Leading on our democratic systems
• Ensuring that all students get
• Ensuring equality and diversity
• Ensuring our student groups get the support they need • Improving communications within the SU and at the university • Improving the quality and accessibility of SU services, facilities and activities.
the best from their housing and accommodation • Looking after student well-being and mental health • Sustainability initiatives • Helping students with part time employment.
across all of the University’s work • Widening participation in all University and SU groups • Making services across the University and SU more accessible to all • Representing liberation groups.
What is your top tip for students?
What is your top tip for students?
What is your top tip for students?
Join a society or JCR committee or
Take time to explore your new city
Bring a door stop with you if you’re
become a rep. You will genuinely be
(and new home!), try out different
moving into halls or a shared house
helping to improve your experience at
things and don’t feel bad about
so people can see when you’re in
Bristol.
yourself if you don’t think that you are
and stop and chat. Equally you can
living up to the “student experience”.
see what’s going on so won’t miss out
It’s a myth!
on anything!
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Steph Harris
Max Austin
Laura hO
Sport & Student Development Officer
Undergraduate Education Officer
Postgraduate Education Officer
@StephHarris8
@Max4Education
@LauraHo1992
What are your responsibilities?
What are your responsibilities?
What are your responsibilities?
• Promoting sport, exercise and
• Undergraduate academic and
• Postgraduate academic and
health • Increasing participation at all levels of University sport • Helping elite sports clubs and teams achieve their goals • Driving student development through Bristol SU.
welfare matters • Acting as the SU contact for academic societies • Looking after undergraduate course reps • Representing undergraduate students’ views to the University.
welfare matters • Working with postgrad course reps • Lobbying the University for more support and resources for postgraduates • Heading up the Bristol SU Postgraduate Network.
What is your top tip for students?
What is your top tip for students?
What is your top tip for students?
Try as many different clubs and
Definitely go and explore the great
If you are starting Bristol as a
societies as possible and make the
pubs and bars of Bristol. There are
postgraduate join the Bristol SU
most of the opportunity to try new
loads that are hidden away!
Postgraduate Network Facebook
things.
page and come along to our events.
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question: how can I have the best student life? ANSWER: TAKE YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE The Bristol SU voice is a powerful one. SU reps work tirelessly with the university to get the best for you, and that’s a conversation that you can and should be part of. If there’s something that you think could improve your life, or the lives of your fellow students, the solution is very simple: bring your idea to your reps and we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Want to do more, be at the heart of the action and the forefront of progress at the university? Then run to be a rep yourself.
We are a democracy
If you want to change something, you can:
Who to speak to about what
Not only are you well represented, but you choose who represents you. We
• Submit an idea on our website:
part of your University life. You will have
hold a few different rounds of elections
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Students are elected to look after every reps for your course, your halls, your
throughout the year, and it is in your best
• Speak to your representative
societies and sports clubs as well as
interest to make sure you vote and elect
• Propose your idea to Student Council
reps making sure that all identities are
leaders that you can put your faith in.
- if representatives vote to support it,
represented. We’ve got you covered.
the SU will make it happen If you want to be at the heart of the
• Bring your proposal to AMM (the
This also means that when your time
activity, if you want to make things
Annual Members Meeting) on 18
comes and you choose to take on a
happen and be involved in making
February, a meeting of the entire
leadership position yourself, there really
fundamental decisions: run to be a rep
student body, where all students will
is something for everyone. You might see
yourself. Anyone can run, whether you
be able to vote on whether or not to
yourself as a sports-person, an academic,
are an undergraduate, a first year, a
implement your idea.
a socialite or a politician. Whatever
postgraduate, part time, international or
you’re into, there is a role out there that
mature student. Stand up, be counted
will help you to develop your interests and
and make sure that you and your fellow
skills. The next page is a run down of all
students are getting the best out of
the different rep roles.
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ACADEMIC REPS
PART TIME OFFICERS
STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPS
Course reps:
Elected second term
Elected second term
Elected first term
There are nine part time officers, who
There are four executive committees that
There is a course rep for every year on
represent specific student groups or
represent areas of student activity. Each
every course. This is the person to speak
issues and feed into the six full time
has an elected chair. The execs are:
to about making sure that your course
officers. These are:
• RAG (raising and giving) exec
is the best it can be. You will elect your
• Sustainability and environmental
• Volunteering exec
course rep right at the beginning of first
officer
• Sports exec
term. In fact, why not nominate yourself?
• Mature and part time students’
Faculty reps:
• International students’ officer
Elected second term
• Women’s officer
Course reps feed into faculty reps, who
• Disabled students’ officer
represent students across the whole
• LGBT+ students’ officer
faculty to the University and Union.
• Black and minority ethnic students’
• Societies exec
officer
officer • Chair of student council • Widening participation officer
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REASONS TO STAND TO BE A REP
• Improve student life in Bristol • Have the privilege of representing hundreds of students • Work with the University to make decisions • Meet lots of new people • Stand out to future employers
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Events Programme
WELCOME 2 0 1 5 WEEK
Check out what’s on in the Richmond Building
Silent disco at the funfair
Movie night
Saturday 19 September, 7pm. Anson
Sunday 20 September, Winston Theatre.
PGCE Welcome Drinks
Rooms.
3:30pm Havana Blues
Tuesday 22 September,
Expect some fairground classics: the
Part of our cinematic voyage around
crazy golf, the bouncy castles and the
Latin America.
Balloon Bar. 4pm
smell of candyfloss. Don’t be fooled
7:30pm Starter for 10
though, there is nothing traditional about this night out.
Movie night
Postgraduate Fiesta Network at a Mediterranean Fiesta in your Student Union bar, The Balloon!
Sergio Leone, film and TV producer. 7:30pm Toy Story
coursemates at your Student Union bar, The Balloon.
Meet the other members of your PG
3:30pm La Suerte Esta Echada Latin America. With introduction from
some new faces by meeting your
Monday 21 September, 6pm. Balloon Bar
Saturday 19 September. Winston Theatre. Part of our cinematic voyage around
Calling all PGCE students! Get to know
UNI SMART Talks Monday 21 September, 10am - 7pm. Anson Rooms.
Mature student soirée
Stoke Bishop halls’ introductory talks.
Welcome to Bristol 2015
Sunday 20 September, 7pm. Balloon Bar.
Havana Night
Tuesday 22 September, 7pm. Balloon Bar.
If you’re wondering who else is taking on the challenge of being a mature student around Bristol, come down to our Welcome Week Soiree at The Balloon Bar!
UNI SMART Talks Sunday 20 September, 11am - 8pm. Anson Rooms City centre halls’ introductory talks.
Monday 21 September, 8:30pm. Anson Rooms. LeRoc society presents an evening of jive with a side of salsa at their Havana Night.
Movie night Monday 21 September, Winston Theatre. 3:30pm Por La Libre Part of our cinematic voyage around Latin America. 7:30pm L’Auberge Espagnole
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Did you know Bristol is the European Green Capital for 2015? This welcome event introduces everything happening in Bristol in this landmark year.
Movie night Tuesday 22 September, Winston Theatre. 3:30pm Maroa Part of our cinematic voyage around Latin America 7:30pm Legally blonde
SAVE ON OUR AMAZING CLUB NIGHTS WITH A PARTY PACKAGE WRISTBAND! See the next page for more information.
Sports night: the Big kick off
Peace of mind café crawl
Karaoke
Wednesday 23 September, 7:30pm.
Thursday 24 September, 2pm. Balloon Bar.
Friday 25 September, 8pm. Balloon Bar.
Balloon Bar
Join the Peace of Mind Mental Health
Dust off those vocal cords for a Friday
Wednesday is Bristol’s regular night out
society and Tea Appreciation society for
night belting out your favourite tunes
for sports clubs. Tonight’s your chance to
a tour of the best of Bristol’s vibrant Café
accompanied by our in-house band.
meet the people running the clubs.
scene.
Raise the bar: slam poetry
Movie night Friday 25 September, Winston Theatre.
Thursday 24 September, 7:30pm. Balloon
3:30pm The Motorcycle Diaries
Bar.
Part of our cinematic voyage of Latin
Enjoy a bill of the finest poets and spoken
America.
word artists lighting up Bristol right now.
7:30pm Gravity
Run in association with Bristol University Poetry & Creative Writing society.
Seann Walsh comedy night Wednesday 23 September, 7:30pm. Anson Rooms.
Movie night Thursday 24 September, Winston Theatre. 4pm Y Tu Mama Tambien Part of our cinematic voyage around
Seann Walsh headlines this night of
Latin America.
comedy, with Ivo Graham and Mark
8pm Hero
Movie night Wednesday 23 September, Winston Theatre. 3:30pm Bombon: el Perro Part of our cinematic voyage around Latin America. 7:30pm The Godfather
The big fat Bristol su pub quiz Saturday 26 September, 7:30pm. Anson
Simmons.
Inform educate entertain talks Thursday 24 September, 9pm. Anson Rooms.
Rooms. Normally quiz night is in The Balloon Bar every Monday, but to celebrate its return we will be hosting it in the Anson Rooms.
Some of the most inspirational speakers around will be delivering short talks. If you’re a fan of TED talks, you won’t want
Book tickets at
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to miss this.
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WELCOME 2 0 1 5 WEEK
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mOVING IN PARTY
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Sunday 20 September, Bunker. £6
Tuesday 22 September, Basement 45. £5
One of Bristol’s legendary student haunts.
A famous little underground club,
Two rooms, VIP lounge and banging
renowned for showcasing Bristol’s world
tunes! No better place to ‘ease’ your way
known electronic music scene.
in to the week.
Future Takeover
phresh prince party Wednesday 23 September, Syndicate. £6
apocalypse part i Friday 25 September, Lakota & Coroners Court. £16 The big end of week showcase in one of Bristol’s most iconic and most loved
Monday 21 September, 02 Academy. £6
In West Philadelphia and born raised!
Join us in our Future Takeover . Think
venues - Lakota! Star studded line-up of
Don your phreshest 90’s garments and
galactic glitter, supernova spandex or just
world renowned DJ’s, supported by an
get ready to re-live the decade that was
come as Kepler 452b! Hosted by Benny
array of Bristolian talent. Is this the end of
so uncool it was cool!
the world as we know it?
Back to the future takeover
apocalypse part ii
Blanco and Co.
Hawaiian boat party
Wednesday 23 September, 02 Academy. £6
Saturday 26 September, The Old Crown
Monday 21 September Thekla. £5
You know how films in the 80’s showed
Courts. £16
Attempting to stretch out those feel-good
what it would be like in 2015? Think clunky
The same star studded line-up, but
summer vibes! We want to see your Dad’s
robots, flying cars, stereotypical aliens
the setting this time is arguably the
best (worst) floral shirts and hula skirts.
and the generally ridiculous! Again...in
most unique in Bristol. Explore the old
the safe hands of Benny Blanco and Co!
magistrates courts, wander through the
x marks the spot Tuesday 22 September, Thekla. £6
Tradition
All aboard the legendary boat that rocks!
Thursday 24 September, Lizard Lounge. £6
Pirates at the ready, and look out for
Over the years it has become clear that
treasure. Yaaaaar!
the University of Bristol and Lizard Lounge
prison cells and party like it’s your last day on earth!
have a symbiotic relationship - one cannot survive without the other.
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Taking place at Bristol Harbourside on 25 September from 11am - 5pm, come along and see what your student union can do for you!
1. Amphitheatre Marquee
6. Lettings Marquee
Check out some of our societies and sports
The Bristol SU Property People.
clubs. • Dance • Food & Drink
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• Interests & Skills • Music • Performing Arts • Sports & Outdoor Activities • Student Media
2. Sports Arena See some of our sports teams in action.
7. University of Bristol Stalls Come and meet some key people from the University. They’ll be able to offer you advice on a range of aspects of student life.
8. Bristol SU Just Relax Take a break from the crowds!
9. Millennium Square Marquee Find out what loads of companies have to
3. Main Stage Hosted by our very own Burst Radio, with performances from some of our societies. Cash Point
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10. Anchor Square Marquee End your day with a visit to more of our
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offer students, and stock up on freebies!
4. Merchandise
commercial partners.
Stock up on your Bristol swag.
Things to bring
Food & Drink
5. Waterfront Square Marquee
Feedback Gazebo
Even more societies!
Fence
• Academic
(please note the
• Business & Enterprise
• A bag for all your freebies
gates indicated are
• Campaigns & Causes
• Your student card (Ucard)
the only entrance
• Culture & Language
• This guide. You’ll need it!
• A water bottle. There will be water fountains on-site
and exit points)
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BRISTOL SU PRESENTS
A P O C A LY P S E IT'’ S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT
PLUS AN EXCITING LINE-UP OF LOCAL DJS
PART ONE 25.09.15 LAKOTA & CORONERS COURT
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PART TWO 26.09.15 OLD CROWN COURTS
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Society taster sessions Try a taster session from a selection of societies, from 21-24 September
Vimprove
Uob Spoken Word Poetry & Creative Writing Society
mASS
Monday, 11:30am. AR2 Join us in our introductory event: “How can
Monday 1pm. AR2
Come down to our training session to get
we help you? The Science of Smart”.
A platform for students and local writers to
a workout like you’ve never had before. All
showcase their creativity and perform.
levels of fitness are welcome!
Combat Karate
rEVUNIONS
Monday, 3pm. Carpenter Room
Tuesday, 11:30am. Pegg Theatre
Try Combat Karate. An effective martial art for
UoB’s premier sketch comedy troupe.
practical self-defence.
Interested in writing, producing or performing
Tuesday, 11:30am. Carpenter Room
comedy? Come along and join us!
Live Music Society
LEROC
Monday, 12pm. Pegg Theatre
Monday, 3pm. Dance Studio
Knitting Society
Join in on our open mic / bandeoke! Amps,
LeRoc is a fun and casual freestyle dance,
Tuesday, 12pm. AR2
mics, keyboard & drum kit provided.
and a great way to meet new people.
If you can’t knit you can learn with us; if you
Bristol operatic Society
Save the children
Monday, 12pm. Pegg Theatre
Monday, 3pm AR2
We will be performing arias, duets and group
Learn about our charity events, hot coal walk,
pieces, as well as workshops for everyone to
sponsored cycle and Christmas Ball.
join in.
Table tennis
can then come along and be inspired!
Massage Society Monday, 4:30pm. Carpenter Room
Monday, 1:30pm. Carpenter Room
Come along and learn a simple hand
Uob A Cappella Society
Sessions for beginners, intermediate and
massage. All welcome.
Tuesday, 1pm. Pegg Theatre A fun and interactive workshop and showcase
advanced/team players, get involved!
for anyone who enjoys singing.
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Ju jitsu
Bristol Donors
Tuesday, 7pm. Carpenter Room
Tuesday, 3pm. AR2
Wednesday, 1pm. Pegg Theatre
A fun self defence martial art based on
Learn more about what it’s really like to
Get introduced to the exciting and
a system of locking, striking, holding and
give blood or be involved with NHSBT.
spontaneous world of improv.
Skydiving club
Dodgesoc
throwing techniques.
Student Action for Refugees Tuesday, 1:30pm. AR2 We seek to improve the lives and rights of refugees in the UK through campaigns, fundraising and volunteering schemes.
Pole fitness Tuesday, 2:30pm. Carpenter Room
Bristol Improv Soc
Tuesday, 4pm. Carpenter Room
Wednesday, 1pm. Carpenter Room
An opportunity to chat to the committee
Learn about our tournaments and socials,
about learning to skydive and see demos.
and get a taste for our weekly games.
Erasmus Student Network
Bulgarian Society
Tuesday, 5:30pm. Carpenter Room
Wednesday, 1pm. Dance Studio
Learn a different language, exchange
Show off your awesome moves - Balkan
cultural knowledge, and make new friends.
style - at our Bulgarian Folk Dancing performance and taster session.
A free taster session for anyone interested in
UOB Canoe Club
pole fitness and aerial acrobatics.
Wednesday, 1pm. Carpenter Room We’ll give you a sneak peek into river paddling and a chance to practise some of the skills involved in canoe polo.
Bristol University Islamic Society
Pantomime SOCIETY Tuesday, 2:30pm. Pegg Theatre Try out acting or directing as we rehearse and perform extracts from our shows
Mixed Martial Arts Tuesday, 2:30pm. Carpenter Room See us showcase skills including Wrestling, Brazilian Ju Jitsu & Muay Thai.
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Wednesday, 11am. Carpenter Room
Epigram Wednesday, 1:30pm. AR2 Whether you are a budding journalist, or
Learn about our regular events such
just want to meet new people, Epigram is
as Friday prayers and sermon, as well
the perfect chance to do both.
as Discover Islam Week, Charity Week, Ramadan and Eid activities and more!
UOB Mixed/Mens Lacrosse Club
Enactus Bristol
See what makes UBMLC the best club to
Wednesday, 12pm. AR2 Find out more about our social enterprise sustainability organisation.
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Wednesday, 1:30pm. Anson Rooms be a part of both on and off the field.
BUILD Wednesday, 3pm. AR2
Aikido Club Thursday, 1pm. Carpenter Room
We are the Bristol University Industry Led
a contemporary human rights issue,
Aikido is a martial art for those of any
Design society. We’ll be building mini
and to get a glimpse into how Amnesty
fitness level and martial experience, with
robots and showing off our past projects!
campaign for social justice worldwide.
an emphasis on self-motivation and non-
RoSoc Wednesday, 4pm. Carpenter Room New Romanian student at the University of Bristol? Or just curious about a new and interesting culture?
Archaeology & Anthropology Society
competition, in a respectful atmosphere.
Bristol University Hindu Society Sports Thursday, 1:30pm. Anson Rooms Looking for a new sport? Ever heard of Kho-Kho or Kabaddi? Come down to meet new friends and become part of a team!
CoppaFeel! Uni Boob Team Thursday, 4pm. Carpenter Room We aim to raise awareness about breast cancer in young people We’re holding a Boob Ball Tournament! It’s dodgeball with a twist, so grab yourself a team of 5.
Breakdance Society Thursday, 4pm. Carpenter Room
Thursday, 11am. AR2
One of the most active and tightly-knit
Find out about how we can aid you with
societies at Bristol SU, find out more about
your degree, as well as the upcoming
our weekly classes from professional
socials, trips and guest speakers we have
instructors.
to offer throughout the year.
Uob Touch Rugby Society Thursday, 12pm. Anson Rooms Join us at our welcome week event to try out the sport, and a trip to the pub after!
Women in engineering society Thursday, 12:30pm. AR2 The Women in Engineering society is open to everyone and designed to support female engineers, allow them to meet like minded individuals and get involved in engineering related events.
Inter:Mission Thursday, 2pm. AR2 A perfect opportunity for anyone with an interest in culture, the arts, journalism or all of the above to gain an insight into and get involved with a magazine centred on all of these things.
Amnesty International Society Thursday, 3:30pm. AR2 Join us to hear some informative and
Turn the page to see a full list of our 260 societies
inspirational talks, for letter writing on
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Societies
Student Media & SPORTS CLUBS
Dance
Food Society
Circus Society
Bollywood Dance Society
Tea Appreciation Society
Computer Gaming Society (COGS)
Breakdance Society
Vegetarian and Vegan Society
Coppafeel
Bristol University Latin American and
Wine Circle
Das Mag
Ballroom Dancing Society (BULABDS)
DocSoc (Documentary Society)
Capoeira Society
Interests & Skills
Dance Society
Anime and Sci Fi Society
Fashion Federation
LeRoc
Art History Society
Fine Film Society
Pole Fitness Society
ARTofficial: The Fine Art Society
Freethinkers
Rag Morris and Folk Club
Baking Society
Gamesoc
Book Club
Helicon
Bristol Debating Union (BDU)
IceSoc: The Ice Skating Society
Bristol Real Ale (BRA)
Bristol PokĂŠmon Trainer Society
Journalism Society
Cheese Society
Bristol Screenwriters’ Society
Knitting Society
Chocolate Society
Bristol Uni Zombie Apocalypse Network
Lifesaving Society
Cocktail Society
Chess Club
Magic Society
Coffee Society
Chinese Chess and Calligraphy Society
Mahjong Society
Food & Drink
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Duke of Edinburgh Award
PhotoSoc
Performing Arts
Riding Club
Poetry & Creative Writing Society
Bristol Operatic Society (BOpS)
Rugby - Men’s
Poker Society
Dramsoc
Rugby - Women’s
Pottery Society
ImprovSoc
Rugby League
Public Speaking Society
Music Theatre Bristol (MTB)
Sailing
Referees Society
PantoSoc
Snowsports
ScavengerSoc
Revunions (Sketch Comedy)
Squash
St John Ambulance
Spotlights
Surf Club
Synapse Science Magazine
Stage Technicians’ Association (STA)
Swimming & Water Polo
Tolkien Society
Table Tennis
Turf Club
Sport clubs
UBSEDS (Students for the Exploration and
Akido Club
Tennis
Development of Space)
American Football
Trampoline and Gymnastics
University of Bristol Film-making Society
Athletics and Cross Country
Triathlon and Pentathlon Club
University of Bristol Motorcycle Society
Badminton
Ultimate Frisbee
Vimprove
Basketball
University of Bristol Judo Club
Wilderness Medical Society
Boat (Rowing)
Volleyball
Wildlife Film Society
Boxing
Wakeboard & Waterski
Wingardium Levio-Soc - Harry Potter
Canoe
Windsurfing
Society
Clay Pigeon
Taekwondo
Climbing (UBMC)
Sports & outdoor Activities
Cricket
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Big Band Society
Cycling
Bristol Obscure Games Society (BOGSOC)
BristAlt
Fencing
Bristol University Hot Air Ballooning
Bristol Hip Hop Soc
Football - Men’s
Society (BUHABS)
Bristol Revelation Rock Gospel Choir
Football - Women’s
Cheerleading Squad
Bristol University Madrigal Ensemble
Futsal
Combat Karate
Bristol University Music Society (BUMS)
Golf
Cue Sports Society (CueSoc)
DJ Society
Hockey - Men’s
Dodgeball Society
Jazz Funk & Soul
Hockey - Women’s
Live Music Society
Ju Jitsu
Reggae Society
Judo
RockSoc
Kickboxing
Symphonia
Korfball
The Bristol Suspensions
Lacrosse - Ladies
The University of Bristol Barbershop
Lacrosse - Men’s and Mixed
Singers (TUBBS)
Muay Thai
University of Bristol A Cappela Society
Netball
University of Bristol Church Choir
Orienteering
Music
Polo bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
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Explorers Society (Hiking)
Centaur (VETS)
Gliding Club
Chaos (Physics)
Kitesurfing Society
Childhood Studies Society
Krav Maga
Classics and Ancient History Society
Mixed Martial Arts
Clinical Psychology Society
Muscle and Athletic Sports Society (MASS)
Computer Science Society
Real Tennis Society
Deflections (Civil Engineering)
Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Society
DinoSoc (Earth Sciences)
SkyDiving
Engineering Design Society
Spelaeological Society (Caving)
Falstaff (English)
Touch Rugby
Fusion (Chemistry)
Underwater
Galenicals (Medics)
University of Bristol Archery Club
Helix (Biochemistry)
University of Bristol Expeditions Society (UBES)
History Society
University of Bristol MotorSport
Law Club
University of Bristol Rounders Society
Matrix (Maths)
University of Bristol Stand-up Paddleboard
MechSoc (Mechanical Engineering)
Wing Chun Kung Fu Society
Med Sci Soc
Student Media
Neuroscience Society Philosophy Society
Burst Radio
Politics Society
Epigram
Psychsoc
Inter:mission
Scrubs (University of Bristol Surgical Society)
UBTV
Social Policy Society
Academic
Sociology Society The Cell
AeroSoc
The EFM Society
Archaeology & Anthropology Society
The University of Bristol Engineering Society
Bar Society
Theology and Religious Studies Society
BioSoc
Women in Engineering Society
Bristol Electrical & Electronic Engineers Bristol Equine Veterinary Society
Business and Enterprise
Bristol Farm Animal Veterinary Society (BFAVS)
Enactus
Bristol University Geology & Geoscience Society
Actuarial Society
(BUGGS)
Advertising, Marketing and PR Society (AMP)
Bristol University Industrial Led Design (BUILD)
AISEC
Bristol University Veterinary and Zoological
Banking and Investment Society
Society (BUVZS)
Bright Futures
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Consulting Society
Asian Cultural Society
University of Bristol Pakistan Society
inc. (University of Bristol Enterprise Society)
Brustol: Bruneians in Bristol
Welsh Society
Campaigns & Causes
Bulgarian Society Caledonian Society
Faith
Amicus Bristol
Chinese Society
CathSoc
Amnesty International
Chinese Students’ & Scholars’ Association
Christian Connexions
Atheist, Agnostic and Secular Society
Club Italia
Christian Union
Bristol Donors
Commonwealth Society
Hindu Society
Bristol Friends of MSF
Czech Society
Islamic Society
Bristol Friends of Palestine
Dutch Society
J-Soc (Jewish)
Bristol Marrow
ESN Bristol
Bristol Student PEN
French Society
Political
Bristol Think
German Society
Bristol Labour Students
Bristol University Conservation Group
Hellenic Society
Bristol Left
Bristol University Sustainability Team (BUST)
Hispanic Society
Conservatives Association
Bristol University Women in Leadership
Hong Kong Public Affairs & Social Service
Freedom Society
Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad
Hong Kong Society
Green Soc
Engineers Without Borders
Irish Society
International Affairs Society
Feminist Society
Japanese Society
Liberal Democrat Students
Friends of Earth
Korean Society
Marxist Society
Geology for Global Development
Malay Cultural Society
Model United Nations
Howard League for Penal Reform
Malaysian and Singaporean Students’
Hungry Caterpillar Food Co-op
Association (MSSA)
Wellbeing
Lawyers Without Borders
Mauritian Society
Massage Society
LGBT+
Mexican Culture Society
Transcendental
MedAccess Bristol
Nordic Society
Meditation
Medsin
North American Society
Society
Oxfam
Northern Society
Yoga Society
Peace of Mind
Polish Society
Zen Society
Save the Children
Romanian Society
Student Action for Refugees (STAR)
Russian Speaking Society
Students for Life Society
Slavonic Society
Students Opposing Violence Against Girls
Sri Lankan Society
UNICEF on Campus
Taiwanese Society
Culture & Languages
Tamil Society Thai Society
A. C. E - African Caribbean Experience
Third Kid Culture (TKC) Society
Arabic Society
University of Bristol Nepalese Society bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
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Go to the official Bristol SU welcome page: bristolsu.org.uk/welcome. Log in using your University of Bristol email address and password (once you have them!) Select ‘Sports Clubs and Societies’, this will take you to a full A-Z list of all of our sports clubs and societies. You can browse the entire list, or search for a specific society. You can also select the ‘Societies, Student Media & Sports Clubs’ tab on the left hand side of the screen to view groups by category. Once you have found the society you are looking for, click on their name to take you to their page. Read the society information to make sure you’ve found the right one, check the membership price on the right hand side of the page, and ‘add to basket’ if you want to join. You can add as many societies as you like to your basket. Once you have finished adding societies, find the ‘Basket’ tab at the top of the page and click on it. Check out!
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Bristol There are over 70 student-led sports groups at Bristol SU, as well as many low-cost exercise classes. Find out more at bristolsu.org.uk or at the Welcome Fair (25 September).
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K eep up t o dat bris tol su.o e at rg.uk / ac tivities/ sp or t s Sports Clubs and Societies
Intramural Sport
Recreational Sport
As a member of Bristol SU you can
If you want to scratch your competitive
Don’t fancy competition?
continue playing the sports you love and
itch but don’t fancy joining a club
No problem. We run lots of other activities
pick up some new ones. With something
you can compete in seven different
to keep you active and have fun. We offer
for all levels you can try Dodgeball,
sports every week as part of a Bristol SU
a wide range of super cheap activities
Lacrosse, Kitesurfing, Korfball, Rowing,
Intramural league, within the University.
through our Get Active scheme, such
Skydiving, Table Tennis, Taekwondo and
These include football, hockey, netball,
as badminton, yoga, football, volleyball
much, much more. Each year in spring
badminton, basketball and cricket.
and swimming. We have sessions for
some of our clubs and societies take on
everyone, including postgraduates and
UWE in our annual Varsity Series - we are
To compete, you will need to create a
international students. There will also be
currently reigning champions!
team in your hall, society or with your
a 10k run in March as part of Varsity 2016,
friends. All the information you need is on
which anyone can enter. Embrace the
Passionate about sport and want to try
the Bristol SU website:
rivalry!
your hand at leadership? You can also
bristolsu.org.uk/activities/sports/intramural
run to sit on the committee for your team
Our Fit and Fabulous membership is
or group.
open to everyone who self- identifies as a woman and includes weekly classes such as zumba, aerobics, basketball, self-defence and nutrition - for as little as £19.99 all year! bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
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student
media
Burst radio
Inter:Mission
burstradio.org.uk
intermissionbristol.co.uk
@BurstRadio
@IMBristol
Burst Radio is our student run radio
Inter:Mission is an online arts and
station, broadcasting 24/7 throughout
listings magazine written by students.
term. You can listen online at
Inter:Mission promotes Bristol’s
burstradio.org.uk. You can also listen
incredible art scene whilst opening up
in cafĂŠs and bars around campus
opportunities for students to write and
and in the Bristol SU building. Burst has
critique. There are a huge range of
a number of teams that you can get
opportunities at Inter:Mission, so if you
involved with, including: presenting,
are interested in the arts, writing, editing
news, production, technical, events and
or photography, come and find us at
marketing.
Welcome Fair.
UBTV
Epigram
ubtvstation.com
epigram.org.uk
@UBTVstation
@EpigramPaper
UBTV is the Bristol SU student TV station.
Epigram is your fortnightly student-run
The team produces regular HD shows
newspaper. The team of student editors
focusing on student achievements in
and journalists cover a variety of topics,
sport, comedy and drama. Blue Peter
from University, Bristol and national news
presenter Lindsay Russel began her
to fashion and science. They are always
career as a presenter for UBTV! If you’d
looking for new contributors so if you
like experience in writing, presenting,
are an aspiring writer, photographer or
marketing, production or filming, get in
illustrator, get in contact.
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We have loads of niche and departmental media societies. In addition, we have our four mainstream media products who frequently publish and broadcast news from across the University and community.
touch.
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raG
RAG is Bristol SU’s charity fundraising group (Raising and Giving).
Volunteering
RAG run fundraising events which
Bristol is packed with charities and
offer you the chance to travel, party,
community projects: that’s one of
meet loads of new people and
the reasons that it has such a great
develop skills and confidence, all
atmosphere and sense of community.
while raising money for charity. RAG is
Volunteering is a great way to be a part
also a great way to add that little bit
of this, get to know some new people and
extra to your CV to make you stand
gain valuable experience.
out. How to get involved: Activities include street collections,
• Join one of Bristol SU’s 16 volunteering
trips and challenges such as climbing
projects. These include reading in
Kilimanjaro, a 36 hour hitchhike and
schools and running day trips for
loads of socials.
young carers. • Help out with one of our larger ‘one-
You could get involved in a number of these great events: • Fundraising Raids For more information visit us at the Welcome Fair on Friday 25 September. You
off’ events such as an annual Kid’s Christmas Party. • Find volunteering opportunities with
• RAG Week
local and national charities through
• Jailbreak
our Volunteer Hub at
• International Trips
bristolsu.org.uk/volunteerhub. • Come to the Volunteering Fair on
• Casino ...And much more!
Thursday 1 October, from 5:30 - 7:30pm in the Anson Rooms to find out more
can also visit us at Bristol SU or go online: bristolsu.org.uk/
about all of your volunteering options.
fundraising Visit bristolsu.org.uk/activities/volunteering to find out more. bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
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Be part of
Green
Top 10 green tips for life in Bristol
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Attend the Green Capital launch
Nominate yourself
night at The Balloon Bar in
as Sustainability
Welcome Week.
Rep for your hall of residence.
capital
2015
Bristol is European Green Capital 2015! That means there is no better time to learn about sustainable development and how it relates to you. Sustainability is a huge part of student life at the University of
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Always carry a reusable bag to help look after the
environment.
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Save money by refilling a reusable water bottle.
Ask your accommodation manager about recycling in your hall or visit bristol.gov. uk/recycling if you’re living in private accommodation.
Bristol and Bristol SU’s sustainability
Save money at
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Source cafés around campus by
initiative is a fun and easy way to
bringing your own
get involved.
mug.
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To learn more about economic,
Gain confidence
social and environmental initiatives,
Explore Bristol’s
meet new friends, and make a
charity shops
minded students in
positive impact in your community
to pick up a
Bristol by volunteering
be sure to check out our Engage
bargain.
with Bristol SU.
Café and a variety of free activities throughout the year.
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For more information and a full list
bicycle. Don’t have a
out 10 Find what’s going
of events find us at:
bike? You can hire one
on across Bristol at
facebook.com/bristolsugetgreen
through our Balloon
bristolgreencapital.org
Explore Bristol by
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and meet like-
BALLOON Bristol SU Bike Hire Scheme
BIKE
Balloon Bikes is a bike hire scheme for University of Bristol students. You can hire a sparkly* new bicycle from just ÂŁ50 a year! *Bikes may not actually sparkle
bristolsu.org.uk/balloon-bikes
What’s in the student UNION? The Richmond Building is the official home of Bristol SU. We’ve just undergone a swanky renovation and we’re looking pretty good! Some of the things you can do in the building include:
• Hanging out in The Balloon café and bar: enjoy the cheapest drinks in town, a spot of lunch, pub quizzes, chances to win free entry to your favourite clubs and a great atmosphere. Visit bristolsu.org.uk/ events for our full programme. • Taking a dip in the swimming pool. • Seeing a gig in our flagship venue the Anson Rooms. Legendary for hosting acts such as The Doors and David Bowie back in the day, more recently we have played host to Ben Howard and Bat for Lashes. • Making use of our music practice rooms. • Seeing a show in one of our two theatres: the Winston Theatre and the Pegg Theatre (which was recently opened by Simon Pegg himself). • Trying your hand at pottery in our ceramics studio. • Taking part in society activities in one of our many activity rooms and studios.
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Coming up
In the Richmond building First term Bristol SU and student events. Visit bristolsu.org.uk/events for more info.
Shake up Bristol
Divorce papers
Saturday 3 October, Winston Theatre
Sunday 25 October, Anson Rooms
Celebrating Black History Month.
Jamaica’s king of comedy Oliver Samuels
Oxfam Charity Fashion Show
is back with another blockbuster.
Saturday 10 October, Anson Rooms
Dola Re’ Garba Dance Festival
Come along for a great night and great
Wednesday 28 October, Anson Rooms
cause.
A chance to get excited by the fantastic events Hindu Soc has planned this year.
fink Thursday 15 October , Anson Rooms
Student Council
Live performance is what keeps this
Thursday 29 October, Anson Rooms
band’s hard edge alive and kicking.
Your forum for making your ideas a reality.
Rebuild Nepal! Cultural Evening
Halloween Party
Friday 16 October Anson Rooms
Something spooky this way comes.
Help the University of Bristol Nepalese Society to raise vital funds for Nepal.
Saturday 31 October, Anson Rooms
Slaves Saturday 14 November, Anson Rooms
Ride
Two-piece punk provocateurs Slaves are
Saturday 17 October, Anson Rooms
playing their biggest headline tour yet
The band whose recent reunion shows
Leon bridges
garnered rave press and 5* reviews.
Tuesday 22 September, Anson Rooms
kwabs
Leon Bridges returns to Bristol this autumn
Monday 19 October, Anson Rooms
as part of a full UK tour.
Kwabs’ soaring soul debut is the
Volunteering Fair
culmination of a whirlwind couple of years.
Thursday 1 October, Anson Rooms
SlumberLAN
Explore our volunteering opportunities.
Monday 19 October, Carpenter Room
There may be guide dog puppies!
Overnight gaming with COGS!
Green Capital Sustainable Careers Workshops
Course Rep Training
Weekly, Richmond Building
Everything you need to know to be a rep.
Saturday 24 October , Richmond Building
foals Sunday 15 November, Anson Rooms Foals’ thrilling ‘What Went Down’ tour.
Student Council 1 December, Anson Rooms Your forum for making your ideas a reality.
Learn about sustainable careers across a
Christmas Party
different subject area each week.
Celebrating German market style. bristolsu.org.uk/welcome
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LET’S GET QUIZZICAL The Big Fat Pub Quiz takes place every Monday in The Balloon Bar. Dazzle your friends with your knowledge, win prizes and sample the cheapest beers in Bristol!
The Richmond Building, 105 Queens Road
Anson Rooms
leon bridges
fink
22 sept
15 oct
ride
kwabs
17 oct
19 oct
slaves
foals
14 nov
15 nov
For tickets for these gigs and more visit
www.ansonrooms.co.uk
5 Must know
areas IN
bristol
The Triangle & Park Street
Whiteladies Road/Cotham Hill
The Triangle and Park Street are the two
Most students live either round here or
areas that you are probably most likely to
round the Gloucester Road area when
spend your time in whilst at uni. A stone’s
they move in to student houses. Stoke
throw from the University and Students’
Bishop is just up the road as well, making
Union, it’s busy day and night and is as
this one of the main student thoroughfares
student friendly as you can get. Here you’ll
in Bristol. Fairly swanky, but still student
find pubs, bars, clubs and coffee shops as
friendly. There are loads of nice cafés and
well as some really cool boutique shops.
restaurants, and the charity shops are
For those of you who fancy some late night
some of the best in the city. Lively bars
al-fresco dining, there’s a wide selection of
mean this is a great place to go out - but
kebab shops too!
mostly populated by locals on Saturday nights.
Highlights Eating: Roccotillos American Diner serves
Highlights
some of the best milkshakes around, the
Eating: Fishminister. Probably the best fish
food is tasty as well.
and chip shop in Bristol.
Drinking: All-in-One. It’s joyfully tacky, it’s
Drinking: Highbury Vaults. A little out of this
cheap and it’s open til 4am. They serve
area, but deserves a mention as it’s one of
food too.
the best pubs in town!
Shopping: BS8 Fashion Emporium. It’s
Shopping: Sainsburys. This will probably be
packed with different independent brands
the biggest, closest supermarket to where
for men and women, as well as a great
you live.
collection of unisex clothes. It’s fairly affordable too.
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Gloucester Road/Stokes Croft
City Centre
Clifton Village
Lined with independent shops and
Bristol city centre is an eclectic mix. You’ll
Clifton is home to us, Bristol SU, and with
funky bars and pubs, Gloucester Road
find chain bars next to arthouse cinemas
its vast Georgian terraces, pretty squares
and Stokes Croft are fantastic places for
and fancy restaurants, while the main
and impressive architecture, it is without
students. Come here for a wide variety
shopping precinct has everything from
doubt the most upmarket part of Bristol.
of food shops, vintage clothing stores,
Wilkinson’s to Harvey Nick’s. The best
Despite this it’s full of students, being so
and trendy coffee shops. It’s not as
thing about the city centre though is the
close to the University. The area is full of
upmarket as Clifton or Whiteladies Road,
Waterfront and Welsh back, where you’ll
posh restaurants, swanky boutiques and
but probably more exciting! In Stokes
find a variety of bars, restaurants and
smart pubs. It’s all gorgeous, but watch
Croft you’ll find legendary clubs like Blue
clubs. Head through the older part of
out for the astronomical prices! Definitely
Mountain and Lakota.
town and you’ll find gems such as St Nick’s
the place to take visiting parents
market and its farmers market.
Highlights Eating: The Canteen lives in Hamilton
Highlights
House, a community run building full
Drinking: Thekla. One of the best and
of artists and performers. The Canteen
most legendary clubs in the city. It’s on a
serves some of the most delicious, yet
boat! Shopping: Cabot Circus, the shiny, award winning shopping centre
continental atmosphere and cheap drinks. What more could you ask for? Shopping: The Amnesty Bookshop. A vast
with the cheapest bar in Bristol, is in Clifton, only 5 minutes from the Triangle.
Highlights
cheapest food in the city. Drinking: Blue lagoon. Live music,
Don’t forget: The SU building, complete
Eating: The Primrose Café. Boho café by day, smart bistro by night. Proudlock from Made in Chelsea was once spotted there.
Culture: Arnolifini. This gallery has loads of
Drinking: The Coronation Tap. Home of
amazing exhibits and performances. The
the student favourite: Exhibition Cider.
bar and restaurant is great too.
library of second-hand books on every
Shopping: The Clifton Arcade. Crammed
topic imaginable.
with independent clothes and record shops.
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The Bristol SU
Guide to secret Bristol With so much on offer, there’s no doubt you’ll soon discover your own favourite haunts. Until you do though, here are a few of ours: Arts
conveniently located for students is
Sport
Bristol Old Vic is the oldest theatre in the
Cooshti on Park Street, which has great
Bristol SU is home to over 70 sports groups,
country. Its location on King Street has got
student discounts and really friendly staff.
so we should definitely be your first
so much history that you can practically
port of call. Play your sport of choice
see the pirates. The Llandoger Trow pub,
If you’re after something a bit more high
competitively at national level, or just for
just down the road, is said to have inspired
street, then Cabot Circus is not to be
fun. We also run initiatives such as Get
Treasure Island.
missed. The award winning shopping
Active and Fit & Fab, which run cheap
centre boast hundreds of shops as well as
and free fitness sessions.
For a night of theatre on a more studentfriendly budget, try The Wardrobe: a
being a lovely light and airy building. Bristol is a cycling city. A favourite of ours
black box theatre above The White Bear
Film
pub on St.Michael’s Hill. The Wardrobe
The Watershed is one of the foremost
place to get a drink or two, and if you
hosts some of the best, quirkiest, small
arthouse cinemas in the country. As well
don’t feel like cycling back afterwards
scale nights of theatre and comedy in the
as showing some of the most interesting
you can always get the train. If you don’t
city.
contemporary film around, they also show
have your own bike, you can hire one of
old classics and host film festivals and
our Balloon Bikes for only £50 a year.
The Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading
is the Bristol to Bath route. Bath is a lovely
talks. Tickets are £4.50 for under 25s!
centres for contemporary arts. It boasts heaps of innovative experimental work:
Showcase cinema in Cabot Circus is the
Kayaking along the river is one of our
gallery exhibitions, live-art, music and film.
swankiest mainstream cinema in the city.
favourite sporting activities. You can
If you sign up for free membership you
see some of the most interesting sights
can get £6.25 tickets on Mondays and
in Bristol from the river, including the SS
Tuesdays.
Great Britain. As you get further out of the
Fashion The charity shops on Cotham Hill boast
city centre, the river starts to run through
huge collections of clothes. They have mountains of cheap vintage clothing as
The Orpheus Cinema, up near Stoke
countryside and you can stop off at a
well as some more expensive designer
Bishop is a tiny cinema. That means that
number of riverside pubs.
items.
they don’t always show every big film that comes out, but tickets are absurdly cheap
There are a number of great streetwear
and the building has the homely feel of
shops in Bristol. One of the most
an old school family run business.
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don’t
do
Checklist Put the date of the Welcome Fair in your diary. This is the biggest and busiest event in the Welcome Week calendar, where you can experience
&
everything Bristol SU has to offer. 25 September - Bristol Harbourside.
DO keep your door open while
DON’T get into the habit of missing
you are unpacking and say hi to
lectures. Yes, this sounds boring,
Get your tickets for all the Welcome
people as they go past. Everyone
but this is such a hard habit to
Week events. For the full programme
is in the same boat and happy to
break, and if you’re still missing
of events see page 8.
see a friendly face!
lectures further down the line, it can have a serious impact on
Join the official Bristol SU welcome
your degree.
group on Facebook: University of Bristol Welcome 2015 Official.
DO go to meals if you are in
DON’T just hang out with the first
catered halls, or suggest cooking
people you meet. There are so
We’ll be posting loads of useful stuff
with your housemates if you are
many people to meet at Bristol -
to help you prepare for uni, and you
in self-catered accommodation.
there’s no knowing who your best
can ask us any questions you might
Food paves the way to solid
friends might be by the end of
have.
friendships and dinner times are
your time here. Follow us on Twitter: @Bristol_SU
some of the best places to meet and bond with people.
And the University: @BristolUni
DO embrace supermarket own
DON’T miss Welcome Fair. Your
brands and independent grocers.
main aim is to sign up for societies
Living on the cheap is one of the
and sports clubs (definitely the
most defining parts of student life,
best way to meet people) but it’s
but it’s not all bad. In fact, a lot
also worth coming for the number
of students pride themselves on
of freebies you’ll get!
being the person in their group
Get your NUS Extra card. Take advantage of some amazing student discounts of up to 40%. You can order a card online at: cards.nusextra.co.uk, or pick one up in person at Welcome Fair or in The Basket, the Bristol SU shop.
who can eat the best for the least money.
Have an excellent time!
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Get the best from
Your accommodation
STUDENT NETWORKS Sometimes you want to get in touch with other students who are in a similar situation to you. But we know that it can be difficult to find them! Why not join one of our informal networks?
If you are in university accommodation,
The experience I have gained by being in
your Halls committee (JCR) will be the first
the JCR this year has also been of interest
Bristol SU Disabled Students'
people who look after you , so it’s good to
to employers when applying for internships.
Network
know who they are! Most will be working
Employers recognise the dedication,
The Disabled Students’ Network is
with the union to organise your social
commitment and attitude of those who
a place for students to exchange
calendar throughout welcome week, and
take up a role in their JCR.
ideas and discuss things that could
will be on hand to help you out if you need
Wesley Williams
be changed to improve their
anything.
experience at the University of After Welcome Week I stood for election
Bristol.
Once welcome week is over, most JCRs will
as the JCR representative for my hall, on
facebook.com/groups/
step down. That’s where you come in: in the
a committee for a group of City Centre
ubudisabilitynetwork
second week of term you will elect your JCR
halls. At the time, I knew little about what
for the coming year. In fact, why not step up
this would entail but it became one of the
Bristol SU Student Parents' Network
and run to be on the JCR yourself?
best decisions I made in my first year! As
Combining studying with raising
a member of a JCR committee, you hold
a family can be a challenging
You will be able to nominate yourself
responsibility for a budget that everyone
experience, but you're not alone!
at bristolsu.org.uk/elections. If you’re
in your halls has paid money into – a big
Join our Facebook Group or if
unsure about anything, have a chat
responsibility!
you would like to set up a regular
with your current JCR or Student Support
Blaine Lambon
student parent meet up email
Administrator.
bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk If you live outside a traditional hall of
facebook.com/groups/
What current committee members say:
residence you will be within The Brunel
ubustudentparentsnetwork/
The role has allowed me to develop a range
Network, which has been set up to
of skills such as: teamwork, leadership and
represent and organise events for you.
Bristol SU Postgraduate Network
time management. Throughout the year, I
If you would like to be involved with any
A group for all postgraduates,
am constantly meeting and working with
organising or take part in any activity email
research and taught, to build a
new people which has allowed me to
bristolsu-representation@bristol.ac.uk or go
postgraduate student community
establish a fantastic network.
to facebook.com/groups/uobbrunel15 to
bristolsu.org.uk/PGnetwork
find out more.
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bristolsu.org.uk/pgnetwork
The Postgraduate Network is Bristol SU’s hub for postgraduates. We are a vibrant community of postgrads with something for everyone: whether you want to share academic ideas, make sure your needs are heard by the University or just want to hang out with fellow postgrads at a quiz or film night.
Postgrads (taught and research) are automatically members of the PG Network but to stay up to date, join the Bristol SU Postgraduate Network group on Facebook and visit us at Welcome Fair 25 September.
facebook.com/groups/pgnetwork
Looking for advice? Just Ask is our advice service: here to help with almost any issue you might experience as a student. The advice is free, friendly, confidential, independent, professional and accessible. We aim to advise and support you in a way that helps you to make informed choices about your situation. I need help with an academic issue… We specialise in issues such as:
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• Exams • Health and welfare • Money.
circumstances, appeals and complaints • Hearings, disciplinaries, fitness to practice panels and plagiarism interviews • Postgraduate issues such as supervision, progress concern or the ‘At Risk’ process.
I need some advice…
and information service run by students for students and is open every night
• Changing course • Submitting extenuating
Nightline is Bristol SU’s overnight listening
I need help resolving a dispute… If you experience a problem with a housemate, neighbour or coursemate; mediation could help. The mediator acts as an impartial third party to settle the issue.
during term time 8pm-8am.
LGBT+ Support Group bristolsu.org.uk/justask/supportgroups/ A safe space for students to chat through questions or worries about sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
I need to talk to someone who understands me… We have a number of student-led support
You can find more information
projects, which can be a great way to
online at bristolsu.org.uk/justask
talk confidentially with other students
or by popping in to the third
including:
who understand exactly what you’re
floor of the SU building.
• Consumer rights
enquire about setting up a support group
• Crime
contact: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
You can speak to us about anything that could affect your time at University
going through. For more information or to
• Employment
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For more information head to www.pauseplaystop.org.uk
SARSAS offers free confidential specialist support for people who have experienced rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives. 0808 801 0456 (women & girls) 0808 801 0464 (men & boys) support@sarsas.org.uk
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