Bucks Students' Union: Membership Guide 2022-23 by Bucks Students' Union

Membership Guide 2022-23 Making life better for students at Bucks I’ma member of the secondbest Students’Union intheUK!

Having recently graduated from Buckinghamshire New University ourselves, we can say hand on heart that this is a unique student journey. The close-knit community is second-to-none and, when combined with the incredible co-curricular package your Union offers, it’s fair to say that there is no other university in the country with a student experience quite like ours.

Welcome

Hello and welcome to Bucks Students’ Union, a Students’ Union which is ranked the second best in the UK. As your Sabbatical Officers we will be working hard to ensure that we effectively represent your academic interests, that you have a great time while you are here, creating a sense of belonging to ensure you get as much out of university as possible!

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3Contents Sabbatical Officers 4 Strategic Plan 5 What membership means 6 Graduate attributes 8 The Big Deal 10 The Bucks Award ..............12 Freshers’ helpers and buddying ....14 Events SportCompetitive......................16sport18forFun20BucksNewUsage21Societies22 Recreational activities 24 Additional skills training 26 Representation 28 Executive Officers 30 Elections .....................32 Union Council .................33 Food and drink ................34 Volunteering ..................36 Leadership Academy 38 JobShop 39 Bucks Alumni 40 Bucks Enterprise 41 Community Bucks 42 Bucks Internship 44 Raise and Give (RAG) 45 Communications and marketing ...46 Work for us ..................48 Advice Centre .................50 Become a sabbatical officer .......52 Our impact 53 Our journey 54 Social links 55 Contents Welcome to Bucks, where opportunity is never defeated by circumstance

4 Sabbatical Officers

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President BradburyJess Vice President Student Involvement TesterBrandon Vice President Education and Welfare (High Wycombe) CrawshawEmily Vice President Education and Welfare (Uxbridge and Aylesbury)

As your President, my job is to make sure our members, the students of BNU, are being looked after. I help sustain the relationship between the University and the Union and represent our members in numerous meetings. I also engage with the national student movement as well as researching student issues within our own community and, by listening to our members, campaign to have these resolved.

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My role focuses on the co-curricular aspect of the Students’ Union. I work with the Student Activities team in everything from sports clubs to societies as well as the charitable fundraising events and volunteering. I also work with our Training and Development team to support you in developing new skills, gaining new qualifications, and boosting your employability so you can smash your career goals and ace your interviews. My role focuses on improving the educational and welfare experience of our members whilst they’re studying at BNU. I work alongside Emily and our Representation team to voice your opinions about your educational experience with the University, through constructive feedback. I also work with the Students’ Union Advice Centre to run a variety of campaigns to enhance positive mental health and wellbeing. My role focuses on the educational and wellbeing experiences of our members at BNU. I am based on the Uxbridge Campus, but occasionally Aylesbury too, to make sure that the students at our two smaller campuses are represented. I work closely with Brandon to support your educational and wellbeing needs. I’m also part of the Representation team and work with the Advice Centre too.

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This year we will be launching our new three-year Strategic Plan that will take us through to 2025. Despite recent progress and successes, that we can be collectively proud of, we will put a huge amount of energy into driving the organisation forward and our focus will be:

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We truly feel the plan is leading us to become a more dynamic organisation that is able to inspire our members whilst tenaciously representing students at Buckinghamshire New University.

5Strategic Plan

There is still a long way to go and a lot to do but we are certainly in a good place and better equipped for the challenges ahead.

Everything we do as an organisation will work towards our vision: “A future where all members, regardless of background, can come together to create new communities based on shared interests and ideas. Where members are inspired to embrace educational opportunities, to discover and control their own destiny. Where members both create and exploit opportunities for each other in equal measure. Where the collective strength of the membership is recognised, valued and respected. Where members are trained, equipped and supported to lead their communities in shaping the University experience”. Where opportunity is never defeated by circumstance. As with everything we do, the plan’s success will rely on the engagement of our members so now it’s over to you to get involved.

• inclusivity and belonging student success and wellbeing employability and life after university community and sustainability responsible governance and resourcing people and development. Our mission: making life better for students at Bucks.

Tristan Tipping Chief Executive Officer tristan.tipping@bucks.ac.uk

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6 What membership means Enrolling on a course at Buckinghamshire New University automatically makes you a member of Bucks Students’ Union. You don’t need to join and there are no fees involved, but membership gives you access to the vast range of services that we offer - all for free thanks to The Big Deal. These include: • representing our members • sports • events and entertainment • societies • additional skills training sessions • recreational activities • support from our Advice Centre • a rewarded student rep scheme. But, most importantly, it gives you the opportunity to stand and vote in our elections, attend Union Council and help influence the way the University is run. If you think there’s something we should be doing, or would like to suggest ways we could do things differently, please let us know at union@bucks.ac.uk All of these free services are available to every single member no matter how you study thanks to The Big Deal membershipWhatmeans For more information on the range of services we provide visit bucksstudentsunion.org, or get in touch: email union@bucks.ac.uk or call 01494 601 600

7What membership means You are now a member of the second best Students’ Union in the UK!*

By taking part, in any of our Big Deal activities, you are gaining the skills to help you make a difference in your chosen sector. We welcome suggestions from you as to what you think will give you the most benefit, so come to the Students’ Union offices or check out pages 24-27 for more information. and awarenessethicalandresponsibilityCreativity

8 Graduate attributes

The Bucks graduate attributes focus on the development of innovative leaders, in professional and creative capacities, who are equipped to operate in today’s market, and make a positive impact on the world around them.

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Our students come from diverse backgrounds, with a range of experiences, so you may well arrive with some of these attributes already in place. Wherever you are on your journey of self-development, we are here to support you.

Useful contacts: Your personal tutor. BNU Careers and Employability Service: careers@bucks.ac.uk | bucks.ac.uk/careers Bucks Students’ Union: HR & Development Manager sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk Look out for these symbols next to your preferred activities - so you can take part, all whilst knowing you’ll be a successful graduate

Once you’ve enrolled at BNU, you are automatically a member of Bucks Students’ Union, and we believe in putting our members first. As part of our exclusive Big Deal package, we are the only UK university to offer our members free access to such a diverse and inspirational range of activities - all to enrich your university experience.

The Big Deal is designed to encourage all our members to try different activities, make new friends and to join in with the BNU community, all completely free. We are grateful for the support and funding from the University to make The Big Deal possible.

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FREE recreational activities

REWARDED student reps Student reps are the voice of their course and represent their class at a range of University meetings, ensuring that student views are heard.

FREE additional skills training A range of different skills-based workshops and sessions to help boost your CV and make sure you leave university with more than just a degree.

Free activities throughout the year including taster sessions and demonstrations - from jewellery making to theatre trips, guitar lessons, cookery and singing.

FREE Sport for Fun Don’t want to commit to a competitive sport yet, or just want to keep active? Sport for Fun offers a whole range of opportunities to get involved with.

From drum and bass to cheesey pop nights, we’ve got something for everyone from Freshers’ Fortnight right up to our three day annual Festiball. Free to all Bucks students and hosted in our award-winning venue. FREE sports The opportunity to play competitive sport in 25 different teams in 18 different disciplines. Whatever your standard, there is a place for you in our squads.

FREE club nights and events

FREE social activities We’re more than a bar and have a broad calendar of events allowing you to experience new things and socialise with broader groups of people. Live music, mixers, cultural celebrations, and comedyyou name it, we do it! FREE societies If you’re interested in it, you can bet someone else is too. We can help you set-up a society and even provide funding to get it off the ground.

– Emily Crawshaw

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The Bucks Award12

Here at BNU, we want you to succeed in all aspects of your university experience and beyond. We know how good you are, so we’re giving you the opportunity to receive a record of all of your fantastic Union-related achievements in one place. Every time you participate in an activity with us, be it volunteering, a skills session or securing a committee role, we have a record of it and are now able to collate these records to really showcase your involvement through the Bucks Award. The Bucks Award is divided into sections with the idea that by the time you leave university you have something in every section – a completely achievable goal due to all the free opportunities you have access to, thanks to The Big Deal Employment We will list any role you have had with the Students’ Union during your time at BNU, backing up that you have had the work experience you claim on your CV. Skills Maybe you’ve attended our coursespecific or generic training sessions or achieved accredited qualifications through us. These will all be listed here so you can see exactly how much you’ve developed with your Students’ Union. Volunteering This will detail the number of hours volunteering you have completed (and most importantly logged) by type of role – club or society committee role, ambassador role, community or external projects and Students’ Union or internal projects. Being able to talk about your volunteering experiences and relate them to roles that you apply for will be invaluable. Leadership roles Whether you’ve been a school officer or student rep, ambassador or chair of a club or society or team leader in our bars, you have had to use leadership skills to perform your role. As a candidate in our elections you will have planned a campaign and influenced people into voting for you, thereby demonstrating signs of your leadership skills. Whatever you want to do as a career, leadership skills will give you an advantage. Awards Here will be a list of any award you have received at the Athletic Union Dinner or Union Awards, including any awards you have been shortlisted for. These are really great achievements and should be recognised.

A big thank you to Bucks Students’ Union for these endless opportunities and for making my time at university absolutely brilliant!

13The Bucks Award Volunteering Poppy selling – 8 hours Chiltern Rangers – 3 hours Smile Campaign – 3 hours Gardening at Wycombe Museum – 2 hours Brighton Beach Clean Up – 5 hours Good Deed Day – 1.5 hours Skills Autism Awareness Anti Bullying Awareness OCD UnderstandingAwarenessDeafnessEndofLifeCareOnlineReputationManagementSignLanguagePublicSpeakingCookingLessonBeginnersScubaDivingCareersintheArtsTimeManagementSafeguardingandProtectingChildrenMakeUpMasterclassBusinessPathEndtheAwkwardPublicSpeakingPublicSpeakingLevel2 Employment Freshers’ Helper BarStudents’Staff Union Receptionist Leadership roles Course Rep RAG BadmintonAmbassadorTreasurer Memberships BadmintonRugbyCosplay& Craft Society Snowsoc Awards Big Deal Award for Engagement 2017 Membership Services Employee of the Year 2018 RAG Charity Fundraiser of the Year Nominee Student Rep of the Year Nominee Membership Services Student Staff Member of the Year Nominee BUCKS AWARD Acknowledging commitment & celebrating success John Smith Graphic Design | 2021 Memberships If you are a member of a club or society, it will be listed here. Participation in these activities demonstrates commitment to a sport or interest and the ability to build your own networks and team-based skills. Co-curricular activities Anything else you’ve done with us, recreational activities or Sport for Fun, will be detailed in this section and can be used to demonstrate cultural, social or self-awareness. The Bucks Award can be used as an ongoing reflective tool to identify any areas you feel we can help you develop. Maybe you have accrued many volunteering hours but would like to secure a leadership role or maybe you’ve attended lots of skills sessions and would like to use those skills working for us. It can also be a way of showing prospective employers the many activities you have been involved in, thereby demonstrating the transferable skills and experiences you’ve picked up during your time studying. For this reason, we also offer Bucks Award sessions, where we are able to produce your Bucks Award on request and use this self-reflective session, to really help you understand all the skills you have gained from your involvement with our activities and how each of these can be transferred into the workplace. These sessions can be booked directly with the Training and Development team, by emailing sutraining@bucks.ac.uk

Freshers’ helpers are a team of current students, employed during the first weeks of the new academic year, to help our members settle into their new environment. They are fully trained, get paid and gain great job satisfaction through helping others that were in a similar position to them when they were freshers. Keep your eye out for the helpers at the start of term and be sure to ask them any questions you may have, or even just stop them for a chat. You can find out more on our website at bucksstudentsunion.org/freshershelpers

Recruitment for buddies begins during the spring term, but register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to be involved.

Freshers’helpers

Buddying is a great opportunity to give something back, help others and make a difference. It is flexible and can be carried out in conjunction with paid work, course and social commitments. The role is fully supported by the Union’s Project Coordinator.

And, buddies will receive an award of £100 on completion of evaluation admin at the end of the project. You can find out more at bucksstudentsunion.org/bucksbuddying

It’s never too late to be assigned a buddy to help you settle into university life. To request a buddy, please contact katie.smith@bucks.ac.uk

Buddying Bucks buddies are a group of current students that volunteer to provide discreet, peer-to-peer support via email to BNU applicants, and those that become students. They are fully-equipped to answer any questions that arise and can point you in the right direction for more information and help.

14 Buddying and freshers’ helpers

Project Coordinator katie.smith@bucks.ac.uk

Every penny you spend in the bar goes towards maintaining The Venue, employing our members and enhancing a safe and inclusive student space to support your university experience. Suppliers 29% One of the many ways we make life better for students at Bucks Student staff 30% VAT 16% Full time staff and overheads 25%

16 Events

Our gigs, club nights, comedy, themed parties and events are totally free for BNU students, 7 nights a week. With extra funding from the University, we can promote a wider range of quality events that much bigger universities would envy, as well as delivering the things that our members already enjoy. We’ve got events happening all the time, so there really is something for everyone. Ever wanted to go to a comedy show, catch some live music or go to a club night that you just can’t afford? You don’t have to worry about that at BNU as everything is free, thanks to The Big Deal We believe an active and varied social life, that creates a sense of belonging is a key ingredient in becoming a wellrounded graduate, and mixing with new people and sharing new experiences is vital. No other university in the country supports the social activities of their students to this extent. our Events team or even run a night yourself. Expose your talent - we’re always looking for student acts and artistes, DJs and promoters - don’t just come to our events, be a part of it and make them happen. Gain experience - learn new skills and enhance your experience by joining our team as a member of staff –we have a range of different positions available! Want to get involved further? Want to work for us, DJ, promote or just have a burning question? Contact the team now by emailing suevents@bucks.ac.uk

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17 • talent shows and cabaret • cultural events and celebrations • orientation events and welcome mixers • club nights and themed events • live music and mini festivals • LGBTQ+ events • acoustic showcases and spoken word poetry • comedy and karaoke nights • quizzes and bingo • international food tastings • dinners, awards and celebratory events • campaign launches • training sessions and recreational classes • murder mysteries • industry masterclasses • student takeovers and community fundraisers • plus a whole host of student promoted events and memberled activities, such as studentled takeovers. Events We are proud that our entire management and operational staff team are graduates of BNU or current students, expertly running our bars, security, tech and devising, promoting and delivering our events. Our venue holds the very highest score in the Best Bar None accreditation with a Gold award, recognising industry best practice, customer care and safety and corporate social responsibility. We train and support the largest student workforce in the area and provide many hundreds of hours of valuable work experience every year. The Venue and The Lounge combine to be a safe and inclusive, student-centred social space that hosts, amongst plenty of other events:

The Athletic Union (AU) provides the opportunity to play competitive sport against other universities in a variety of national leagues - both in team and individual sports. There is also the opportunity to compete in our annual Varsity fixture as well as intramural events. Whatever your standard, our squads will welcome you to come along and train. With over 25 different teams in 14 different disciplines, from football to swimming, there really is something for everyone. If you play a sport that we do not currently provide, and want to know how you can continue whilst at BNU, please contact our Student Activities team and we will aim to help you represent the University. At BNU, sport is free to participate in. Through The Big Deal we have removed the cost barriers to taking part, and the Students’ Union pays for your club affiliation, insurance, travel to away fixtures, match day officials, essential kit, training equipment and coaching. Apart from the obvious health benefits, sense of belonging, the friendship groups you develop and the pride that comes with representing your University, there is also an opportunity to enhance your CV through being a captain or holding a position on a committee.

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You can look forward to joining all of these teams and more: • Athletics • Badminton • Basketball • Cheerleading • Cricket • Dance • Football • Futsal • Hockey • Netball • Rugby • Swimming • Volleyball • and a whole range of BUCS individual sports. Competitive sport 19 You can become part of our Athletic Union for free, and join many hundreds amongst a diverse membership For those of you that just want to dip your toes in the water and try a sport out (for free of course), before jumping in at the competitive deep end, we also offer Sport for Fun opportunities that can be found on page 20. Vice President Student Involvement jess.bradbury@bucks.ac.uk

Sport for Fun20 forSportFun Sports for Fun is an opportunity for all students to try a variety of different sports and fitness activities without having to commit to training every week. If you enjoy getting active, having fun and meeting new people Sport for Fun is for you. We have a variety of different activities on offer, ranging from traditional sports, such as badminton and basketball, to more adventurous activities such as skiing and climbing. We also offer wellbeing activities such as bike hire and yoga if you fancy something more relaxing. All of our sessions are mixed and there is no ability requirement so there really is something to suit everyone. Most of our sessions are free, thanks to The Big Deal, and where activities take place off-site, we provide free transport. There is even the opportunity to enhance your CV by becoming a Sport for Fun Ambassador. This role enables you to develop a range of skills whilst having your say in how recreational sport is delivered at ForBNU.more information email: sport@bucks.ac.uk or visit bucksstudentsunion.org/sportforfun Here are just some of the recreational sports on offer: • Bike hire • Yoga • Snowsports • Climbing • Boxing • Ballet fitness • Badminton • Basketball • Volleyball • Ice skating • Water sports • golfAdventure • footballIndoor

21Bucks New Usage

Vice President Student Involvement jess.bradbury@bucks.ac.uk need of some more items whilst at University? Bucks New Usage has your back!

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Bucks New Usage is a service that provides Buckinghamshire New University students with free, secondhand goods based in West Wing of the High Wycombe Campus. They’ve got everything from pots and pans to cutlery, mugs, and bedding. Even if you were after a toaster or kettle you might be able to find them along with any similar items that you may need during your time at University. The way the Bucks New Usage initiative works is that students who are leaving University or halls can donate their perfectly good but no longer needed items and then new students can pick up something they might need, totally free. It’s a fantastic scheme which is especially useful for students who need to travel internationally with limited luggage allowance or freshers’ who may have forgotten that all important bottle opener. Even if you’re not a fresher, you’re more than welcome to pop in to replace your chipped mug.

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Societies can help build a sense of belonging by meeting with a group of like-minded individuals who share a common interest or hobby. Getting involved in a society, or creating a new one, will give you the opportunity to try something new during your time at BNU or continue doing something you love. You can even apply for a grant to help set-up your society or to run events within your society. If we don’t have a specific society that you are looking to join, then why not start your own? We can provide you with all the help and support you will need to get your very own society up and running. You can always find out more and plan what to join at bucksstudentsunion.org/societies President Student Involvement jess.bradbury@bucks.ac.uk (RecreationalCoordinatorSportand Societies) daniel.lawrence@bucks.ac.uk

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23Societies Some of our recent societies include: • Alt Society • Anime & Cosplay • Asian Community • Aviation • Blades HEMA • BNU Believers Love World • Boxing • British Sign Language • Climbing • Equestrian • Esports • Gaming • LGBTQ+ • Midwifery • Mooting • Musical Theatre • Musicians • Nursing Society • Radio • Ritmo Latino • Women’s Rugby • Plus you can start your own society! Many hundreds of students get involved across dozens of our societies every year!

24 Recreational activities As part of The Big Deal, we offer a fun and varied range of recreational activities. From one-off classes and taster sessions to guest speakers and demonstrations which cater for our diverse student population, at times that suit you - all to support your academic experience. With all these activities being free it gives you the opportunity to not only continue doing what you enjoyed back home but to try new and exciting things you may have never considered before. We have had everything from singing lessons, theatre trips, parent and child trips (such as Sea Life London and Hounslow Urban Farm), Rush Trampoline Park, jewellery making, paintballing, plus a whole lot morethere really is something for everyone. Recreationalactivities Previous activities have included: • theatre trips • exhibition and museum trips • fitness classes • language lessons • cocktail/mocktail workshops • singing lessons • Student Pride • jewellery making • stress relief sessions • life drawing workshops

25Recreational activities Getting involved in lots of different activities opens up new experiences and friendship groups that you may not have found ordinarily. You can even learn transferable skills that will benefit you in your future employment, start a hobby for life, or maybe just help pass the time and give you a welcome break from your studies. You can view all of the activities on offer on our website and, to sign-up, simply select the session you want to attend and claim your free ticket. If you have an ability or skill you want to share with others, or if you would like us to put on activities you can’t find elsewhere, then get in touch and help us offer more. Vice President Student Involvement jess.bradbury@bucks.ac.uk HR & Development Manager sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk Training & Development Coordinator bucksstudentsunion.org/recactivitiesjessica.hughes@bucks.ac.uk In the academic year, 1,200 opportunities were created across hundreds of activities!

skillsAdditionaltraining When you graduate, it’s important to us that you have more on your CV than just your degree. To boost the employability of our members, we offer a range of skills-based workshops and sessions that anyone can take part in and that will complement your studies. Each year, to expand our programme of training sessions to cover the topics that you have asked for or that complement your university studies and help you develop the Bucks graduate attributes. For example last year we arranged Japanese lessons and follow-on classes when requested, as well as headshots for our performing arts students. In the past we have also held sessions on public speaking, interview skills and much more. As well as the co-curricular sessions, our development programme gives the opportunity to enhance transferable skills such as communication, negotiation or simply how to articulate your experiences on a CV. We make sure there is something for everyone, with all sessions being free, thanks to The Big Deal. If you don’t see anything useful to you, get in touch and let us know what skills you would like to develop. To sign-up to your free place, visit our What’s On page.

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Previous sessions have included: • Mental Health Awareness • Personal Licence Holder • Door Supervisor • CV Writing • Child Safeguarding • Positive Behaviour Management In Sport • Managing Your Workload • First Aid • Public Speaking Master Class • Effective Chairing Master Class • Negotiation Skills • Online Reputation Management • Stage Combat • NHS Workshops • Journalism • Sign Language • Understanding Learning Difficulties • Sports Taping • So You Want To Run The Students’ Union. Additional skills training 27 bucksstudentsunion.org/additionalskills Vice President Student Involvement jess.bradbury@bucks.ac.uk HR & Development Manager sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk Training & Development Coordinator jessica.hughes@bucks.ac.uk

28 Representation

Student reps are elected by their peers to give student feedback in University meetings and in more informal settings. They represent the views of their peers and classmates by carrying forward any concerns they may have surrounding the education they are receiving whilst also highlighting good practice that takes place. In order to become a rep you have to stand in an online election, but don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds. It’s a brilliant opportunity to effectively represent your academic interests.

Reps are rewarded up to £100 and will also have the opportunity to develop and enhance skills for their CV, learn more about higher education, representing students and running campaigns.

The important thing to mention is that you don’t do it alone. We have staff and officers who will train you, send you briefings, and meet with you in both groups and one-to-one settings. We also have online resources available on our website. This includes newly developed initiatives that we have made, just for our reps, in order to enhance their ability to be the voice of the students they represent.

At our core, we exist to represent and fight for your best interests

You can also read more about the full range of training we offer in the additional skills section on page 26.

Representation

Our student reps help to enhance the quality of their course, they are involved in shaping the curriculum and can help create positive change.

29Representation We are always creating more opportunities for our student reps to engage with the wider University community, and encourage all students to take the next steps in democracy, training, and governancewhether that’s as a rep, school officer, executive officer or sabbatical officer. repzonebucksstudentsunion.org/yourvoice/ We recruit, train and support nearly 250 reps to achieve this Vice President Education and Welfare (HW) brandon.tester@bucks.ac.uk Vice President Education and Welfare (Uxb and Ayls) emily.crawshaw@bucks.ac.uk Student Experience Manager lucy.ryan@bucks.ac.uk Student Engagement Coordinator (HW) natasha.neal@bucks.ac.uk Student Engagement Coordinator (UXB) francesca.toms@bucks.ac.uk

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To ensure that the Students’ Union is representing all our members to the best of our ability, we have eight Executive Officers who represent different student groups. They are elected by the students they represent to ensure our work is inclusive and accessible for all. Hearing directly from these students is hugely important to what we do, to make sure that we are not making assumptions about their student Eachexperience.ofthese groups are students that have their own unique challenges alongside those that are common across all student groups. In order for us to better deal with these issues we need to know them in detail, which involves seeing it from your perspective. Executive Officers are offered an extensive package of benefits, including support with applications for the Leadership Academy, additional free skills and training sessions, personalised one-toone support, and are rewarded up to £350 for their work. Four of these roles are self-defining: Women Students’ Officer, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Students’ Officer, Students with Disabilities’ Officer, and LGBTQ+ Students’ Officer. The final four positions are based on your entry criteria when applying for university: Mature Students’ Officer (aged 21 or over at the start of your degree), PartTime & Commuting Students’ Officer (part-time programmes or those who commute to University), International Students’ Officer (paying international fees) and Postgraduate Students’ Officer (postgraduate programmes). Our Executive Officers are fully supported by our Students’ Union team. If you are interested in representing the views of a larger group of students or wish to get involved with the work your Executive Officer is doing, then please contact the Representation team below. Representation team surepresentation@bucks.ac.uk

Executive Officers 31 BAME (Black, Asian and Minority ethnic) Students’ Officer Hamood Jaffrey LGBTQ+subameofficer@bucks.ac.ukStudents’Officer Claire Sessions sulgbtqofficer@bucks.ac.uk Women Students’ Officer Vacant Studentssuwomensofficer@bucks.ac.ukwithDisabilities’Officer Vacant Internationalsudisabilitiesofficer@bucks.ac.ukStudents’Officer Sruthi Kurumozhiyil Subhash suinternationalofficer@bucks.ac.uk Mature Students’ Officer Hamood Jaffrey Post-Graduatesumatureofficer@bucks.ac.ukStudents’Officer Nikky Sabu Students’Part-timesupostgraduateofficer@bucks.ac.ukandCommutingOfficer Vacant suparttimeofficer@bucks.ac.uk Representation has been vital in my development at university. I have grown in confidence and gained valuable skills that will support me throughout university and my career. – Amy Pile

Your vote counts and changes the way we run things!

This can be as a full-time, paid, sabbatical officer: President; Vice President Student Involvement; Vice President Education and Welfare (High Wycombe) or Vice President Education and Welfare (Uxbridge and Aylesbury), or as an executive officer, student trustee, NUS delegate or as one of nearly 250 student reps helping to improve the academic experience for them and their peers. It can also include getting involved in the wider work of the Union as well as with specific departments. If you become a student leader, you will improve your CV by picking up public speaking, campaigning and negotiation skills along with core leadership skills. You will be helping to run a Students’ Union that employs around 40 full-time and over 100 part-time staff, and runs a range of different services that are important to our Electionsmembers.forour various roles usually take place in October and March, and any student can nominate themselves. A manifesto must be submitted for all elections. If you win an election, you will receive training and ongoing support from the Union staff team.

32 Elections Elections We pride ourselves on being led by our members. This ensures that all of our decisionmaking places student concerns at the core of what we do and that our services are run in your best interests. Throughout the year, there are a host of opportunities to stand in elections to become student leaders.

Student Experience Manager bucksstudentsunion.org/electionslucy.ryan@bucks.ac.uk

Chief Executive Officer tristan.tipping@bucks.ac.uk Admin Support Coordinator bucksstudentsunion.org/yourvoice/unioncounciljanet.gladstone@bucks.ac.uk

Union Council, which has an elected student chair, is a great way to suggest ideas or raise issues with any aspect of your University experience. Topics raised by students and Sabbatical Officers can be discussed with others in the meeting and may then be taken to a higher level within the University. It also gives Union and University staff the opportunity to run any concepts, decisions or ideas past the members to see whether they believe it would be beneficial for the wider student body.

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Union Council is also the place where members can hold the Sabbatical Officers to account and ask about plans and campaigns that the Students’ Union is running. Union Council meets once a month and all members of the Students’ Union are invited to attend.

President charlotte.leighton-woods@bucks.ac.uk

Regularly keep up-to-date with the work of our Sabbatical Officers and University news

Found beside the canal, serving you with a view - from a latte through to a mocha. Or you can pick up a panini or soft drink too.

9am-4pm Monday to Thursday 9am-3pm on Fridays (outside of term time: closed)

The Lounge is open from 9am and serves food from 9.30am Monday to Friday (outside of term time: closed)

Since 2009, Buckinghamshire New University has been accredited Fairtrade University Status by the Fairtrade Foundation. A Fairtrade university is one that has made a commitment to supporting and using Fairtrade produce. It ensures that Fairtrade products are available in as many places as possible and raises awareness of Fairtrade and the benefits that it brings to the producers in developing countries.

A selection of hot and cold drinks are also available.

9am-4pm Monday to Thursday 9am-3pm on Fridays

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*All opening times are subject to change.

Serving all day breakfasts, classic main dishes (burgers/ lasagne), light snacks (jacket potatoes/salads) and the infamous Rusty’s Tower Burger Challenge.

8.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday 8.30am-3pm on Fridays (outside of term time: 8.30am-3pm)

Our Uxbridge cafe, Pulse, offers a range of sandwiches, wraps and baguettes alongside tasty jacket potatoes, a full salad bar and other snacks.

Located on the first floor of East Wing, Beats is the main gathering point for students in the day. Serving a wide selection of food including made to order baguettes, jacket potatoes and salad bar.

8am-5pm Monday to Thursday (outside of term time: 8am-3.30pm) 8am-3pm on Fridays (both inside and outside of term time) Found on the ground floor of The Gateway, serving all of your coffee needs - from a latte through to a mocha. Or, pick up your favourite sandwich or soft drink too.

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Valid in Pulse, The Lounge, Beats, Basin Cafe and Rusty’s, this entitles you to a 10% discount on all hot and soft drinks, no additional charges when paying by card, and exclusive promotions throughout the year. Some of the monthly offers you can expect to see will include: free syrup Fridays, 10% off food in The Lounge, free muffins, 2-for-1 jacket potato fillings, and half-price burger toppings to name a few! Check Facebook and cafe displays for current deals. TermsandConditions: ThiscardmustbeshownwithavalidStudent/StaffIDcard.throughoutAdditionalandThiscardentitlesthenamedholderto10%discountonallhotsoftdrinksinallBucksNewUniversitycateringoutlets.promotionswillrunforamonthatatimetheyear.- cardDiscountsandpromotionsonlyapplytothenamedholderandcannotbetransferred.replacedIflost,thiscardcanbefora£2adminfee. buckscafeclub.indd 4 12/07/2018 11:23 bucks cafe club.indd 3 12/07/2018 11:23 BUCKS CAFE CLUB The Bucks Cafe Club card is available from any of the cafes at just £12 for the year or £7 for six months. THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF CARDS AVAILABLE SO SIGN-UP NOW!

Fundraising) bucksstudentsunion.org/volunteeringvolunteering@bucks.ac.uk Over 15,0000 loggedvolunteeringhourswereinthelastyear!

Vice President Student Involvement jess.bradbury@bucks.ac.uk Activities (VolunteeringCoordinatorandCharity

Student volunteering provides opportunities for students to gain extra skills and develop themselves as individuals, whilst assisting good causes in our community. Every year, our members volunteer their time in both the local community and within the institution itself. Students are engaged in a wide variety of projects, working with organisations such as the Marlow Rugby Club, Wycombe Mind, One Can Trust and Wycombe Homeless Connection. You can also volunteer within the Students’ Union, by writing for the student newspaper, The Bucks Student, working within the Events team or by becoming a committee member for a sports team or society. To reward students for the work they do in the local community, we offer volunteering bundles. Within this bundle is a t-shirt, jumper, backpack, portable charger, water bottle and much more! You will be fully kitted out to volunteer at any activity you like, all whilst representing the Union. If you would like to receive this bundle we are asking students to log 30 hours of community volunteering. Once you have achieved this, pop down to the Students’ Union offices and speak to a member of the Student Activities team on how to get your kit. Be quick, as we only have 50 bundles, so they are first come, first served.

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Long-term projects vary in length from two-months up to one-year. They require more commitment, but provide greater rewards in terms of self-satisfaction and employability. International opportunities are available each year. We work alongside a number of third-party organisations to develop opportunities most suited to students, giving you the chance to help others overseas, develop your skills and experience a new culture. On average, you would need to commit a few hours per week, with the duration varying on each project. Some students run their own projects, supported and guided by our team. So if you come up with an idea to start a project, then we would love to hear from you. At BNU you are rewarded for your time volunteering by receiving certificates for each volunteering milestone: 50 hours is bronze; 100 is silver; 200 is gold; and for 400 hours of volunteering, you will receive a platinum volunteer award. This can really help you stand out after you finish university.

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38 Leadership Academy LeadershipAcademy The Leadership Academy is available to all students and entirely bespoke to the individual. We will create a development programme based on your goals for the year and beyond. Whether you are in your first or third year we can create a programme for you. We will offer you training courses specific to your needs, funding for recognised, certified qualifications and networking opportunities to give you the best possible chance for successall free of charge courtesy of The Big employability/leadershipacademy/bucksstudentsunion.org/Deal A typical programme will include: • One-to-one sessions to agree your leadership development route and monitor progress • Workshops focusing on leadership styles and self-awareness • Accredited training courses specific to your chosen route • Employability sessions focusing on CVs, interviews, applications and assessment centres • Access to conferences,opportunitiesnetworkingthroughstaffdays and external events • Full support of the Students’ Union Development team We will be recruiting our Leadership Academy members at the beginning of the first term to start the programme at the end of October. To find out more, drop an email to sutraining@bucks.ac.uk. I highly appreciate Bucks Students’ Union’s efforts to provide students with such an excellent development program and encouraging them to grow their skillsets. The Leadership Academy has given me access to bespoke training courses relevant to my industry. It has also allowed me to take tests to analyse my strengths as an individual, look through and improve my CV, and overall has given me great guidance on how to cope with a busy workload and stay resilient! – Dillon Failoni – Hamood Jaffery

Our JobShop is updated regularly with new opportunities and can be found on our website or on the board in the Students’ Union foyer at the High Wycombe Campus.

HR & Development Manager sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk Training & Development Coordinator

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We have many opportunities of paid work at the Students’ Union directly throughout the year or, through our networks, we are sure you can find something to suit your financial requirements and be flexible around your course commitments. This year we have advertised roles in the following industries: music, care, events, hospitality, retail, sports and admin.

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Aside from the earning potential, the transferable skills you can gain from a part-time job will be a great start to your chosen career, whatever that is, and provide essential detailed experience for your CV.

We have many opportunities for you, as a member, to get involved and for us to support your academic experience. Visit our website for full information, feel free to pop into our offices or you can contact us at sujobs@bucks.ac.uk President

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The majority of you will have to work whilst studying at university, whether that’s to earn play money or simply pay for food and bills so we have created the JobShop to provide you with links to local part-time employers.

@bucks.ac.ukcharlotte.leighton-woods

40 Bucks Alumni Bucks Alumni Students at BNU are important to us from the day they apply and remain part of our community evermore. When you finish your course of study we want to stay in touch and continue to support you in making the most of your time spent at University. Bucks Students’ Union has created Bucks Alumni, a package designed to support our members after graduation and allow them to continue to benefit from the free opportunities offered by The Big Deal. Across the year, Buckinghamshire New University graduates will receive the following benefits: • a quarterly e-newsletter • free access to The Big Deal programme • networking events held throughout the year • full participation in the Bucks Enterprise scheme • access to an industry-relevant mentor scheme • access to the Leadership Academy modules and support • full engagement with the STRIVE festival events and activities. You will also continue to have free entry to all events held in The Venue. For more information, visit alumnisignup/bucksstudentsunion.org/union/ or drop an email to union@bucks.ac.uk. President @bucks.ac.ukcharlotte.leighton-woods Communications team sucommunications@bucks.ac.uk HR & Development Manager sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk

41Bucks Enterprise EnterpriseBucks Bucks Enterprise is a free-to-join society fully supported by your Students’ Union. Throughout the year we will help the society organise activities and events based around enterprise and entrepreneurship that will be open to the wider student body. These events will include: • guest speakers • masterclasses • mentorship • alumni panels • competitions • live briefs. Plus training and access to a wide range of personal development opportunities to help cultivate your inner entrepreneur. No matter what you study, the opportunity to participate in this range of activities, or perhaps even become part of the organising team, will enhance your chance of future employment and help you grow new sets of invaluable skills and experiences. Coming back in 2022, a BNU exclusive employability festival featuring Q&A sessions from industry experts, live panels, workshops, skills sessions and plenty of opportunities to network. Keep an eye on our social media to ensure you keep up-to-date with the latest news. Vice President Student Involvement jess.bradbury@bucks.ac.uk HR & Development Manager sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk Training & Development Coordinator jessica.hughes@bucks.ac.uk

Community Bucks is a diverse and wide-reaching annual calendar of events for residents of High Wycombe and the surrounding areas, that places Buckinghamshire New University at the very heart of our community. By working with and supporting local community groups, providing a home for cultural events and celebrations, we will encourage many thousands of visits to our campus. Showcasing our facilities, improving ‘town and gown’ relations, building new networks and strengthening our partnerships while providing events for our members. This is a huge opportunity to enhance our brand and improve the appreciation of our worth in the region, demonstrating our institutional values and bringing our community closer to us. There are tremendous opportunities for course-related activity - relating to event management, PR and marketing, production and performance, as well as opportunities for hands-on work experience, placements and paid work relevant to future career aspirations for our members.

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We hope that many of these events can eventually be partnered with local charities and causes, supporting their fundraising aspirations and generating a greater level of awareness for their work. This programme will dramatically improve and enhance the cultural diversity and vibrancy of campus life for the entire University community, creating an environment that we can be proud of, and an experience that will be highly valued by our members.

What is Community Bucks?

What does it look like? A broad programme of dozens of arts, celebratory events and activities to engage visitors and participants from our wonderfully diverse community. We want our campus to be buzzing all year round, and for this project to contribute to the exciting BNU student experience and connect our members to the local area. The proposal for the initial programme will include a Fringe Arts Festival featuring: comedy, poetry, literature, film, dance and music events, showcasing a wide range of artists from a variety of backgrounds and genres. Alongside the festival will be regular acoustic, comedy, live music and cultural events as well as a real focus on Black History Month and events for our LGBTQ+ community. We will positively influence the way our local community views us as their neighbour, the way they value our contribution and the way they choose to interact with us. We hope that the University will become central to the arts and cultural events in this part of the county and establish itself as a valued hub for community activity. Our goal is that the support we are giving the local community, it’s special interests groups and charitable causes, will inspire even greater institutional pride within our student body, our workforce and the wider University. Want to get involved? Our members, students of Buckinghamshire New University, can get involved as a promoter of their own events, as a paid member of our events and venue team, as a volunteer or member of a society partnering with a community group, as a performer or artist, or maybe you just want to know what’s going on so you can enjoy all that’s planned –whatever your skillset or interest get in touch with our Community Bucks events team below. Events team suevents@bucks.ac.uk

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President charlotte.leighton-woods@bucks.ac.uk

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As part of our dynamic and passionate team, you will have the opportunity to work with people across our diverse organisation enabling you to gain extensive work experience in a variety of specialisms. Our Training and Development team will work with you to agree a personalised development plan, ensuring you have the right foundation to pursue the career of your choice.

You will use your existing experience as a BNU student to manage your own projects and contribute to positive change for the current members of Bucks Students’ Union.

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You’ll be joining our bright and hardworking team. We want to make the most of your talents and keep them within our community. In 2020, we launched a series of fully-paid internships with great training and development opportunities to give select graduates the chance to build experience while contributing to our mission.

HR & Development Manager sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk Training & Development Coordinator jessica.hughes@bucks.ac.uk

You will have the opportunity to feed into the diverse offer of the wider Union as part of our industry-leading team. Our internships are fully paid opportunities and also come with the total benefits package offered to all of our staff. All internships will be advertised on our Union jobs webpage: bucksstudentsunion.org/jobshop

The additional skills and qualifications you will gain from one of our internships will form a solid start to the work experience you detail on your CV.

Our members have raised over an incredible £10,700 for RAG in the last academic year 45Raise and Give (RAG) Raise and Give (RAG) Raise and Give (RAG) is the area of the Union that raises money for charity. We focus on two local charities each year and our members pick them, so it’s up to you who you fundraise for. RAG cannot succeed without the commitment of its volunteers and a team of students is needed every year to manage our fundraising events. These events allow students to raise money whilst having fun. Getting involved in RAG will give you a number of benefits. Employers want to see commitment in graduates and you can demonstrate this by raising money for charity, alongside your studies. It also allows you to get out into the community and learn about local causes, whilst gaining valuable skills. In the past, our members have taken part in a wide variety of activities including endurance events, sky diving and sponsored runs. Vice President Student Involvement jess.bradbury@bucks.ac.uk Activities (VolunteeringCoordinatorandCharity Fundraising) volunteeringbucksstudentsunion.org/volunteering@bucks.ac.uk

The Bucks Student is a free publication that is widely available both around our campuses and online; maintain our website bucksstudentsunion.org; run our digital radio station, Rusty’s Radio; update official social networking pages; create promotional videos; design poster campaigns, leaflets, flyers; and just about any other medium we can think of to ensure we engage with as much of our increasingly diverse audience as possible. We’re always looking for journalists, reviewers, writers, radio and TV presenters, graphic designers and editors to help us deliver our messages in fun and creative ways. So whether you fancy writing a few articles for the paper, want to get into radio, or are a budding marketeer, who wants to add to their portfolio, getting involved in media at BNU can benefit MarketingCommunicationsanyone.andManager

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46 Communications and marketing Communicationsandmarketing We know that communicating with our members and the wider community is one of the most important things we do. That’s why our team works with a wide range of media to keep you up-to-date with all the valuable information you need - ensuring you get the most out of your time at university.

Visual Marketing and Print Coordinator oli.gunson@bucks.ac.uk Digital Marketing Coordinator nellie.hughes@bucks.ac.uk

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We’re always looking for journalists, reviewers, writers, designers and editors

For more information, email suradio@bucks.ac.uk or visit

EVER DREAMT OF RUNNING YOUR OWN RADIO SHOW?

Bucks Students’ Union is looking for enthusiastic students to help us run and host Rusty’s Radio. From presenters to station managers, technicians to marketing and sponsorship, we want you to get involved and be a part of the team behind Bucks Students’ Union’s very own, live radio station. We stream Rusty’s Radio around campus and online for everyone to tune into 24-hours a day.

From hip-hop to jazz, hard rock to disco, talk radio, sport and more, student radio has something for everyone, so get involved!

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From hip-hop to jazz, hard rock to disco, talk radio, sport and more, student radio has something for everyone, so get involved!

EVER DREAMT OF RUNNING YOUR OWN RADIO SHOW?

For more information, email suradio@bucks.ac.uk or visit

The team are what makes the organisation so enjoyable to work in, and the dynamic working environment always makes it a pleasure to come to work. 48 Work for us forWorkus Join our team aiming to ‘make life better for students at Bucks’. We are always looking for energetic and bright new team members who are committed to excellent customer service, and willing to put their efforts towards helping the team deliver a great student experience for their peers. We have a wide range of paid opportunities available within the Union, and you don’t necessarily need experience, but a great attitude is essential. Opportunities are available each year in the following areas: catering, bars, events, sound and lighting technicians, security, admin support, representation and freshers’ helpers. Benefits include: • build your CV and become more employable • learn new skills and develop existing ones • earn money to support yourself • make new friends. bucksstudentsunion.org/workforus 93% of our staff team placeusrecommendwouldasagoodtowork! – Josh Mynard

HIGH WYCOMBE / UXBRIDGE INTER-CAMPUS LINK BUS There is a free, door-to-door bus service for students and staff between the High Wycombe and Uxbridge Campuses (with a valid BNU ID card). You can check our website for the most up-to-date schedule and timetable: bucksstudentsunion.org/campuslink Whilst endeavouring to offer the highest standard of service to students and staff, please note this service is limited by vehicle capacity. If you organise an event involving large numbers (ten people or more) of students or staff, travelling between campuses on a specific date and time, please inform the Students’ Union by calling 01494 601 600 or emailing union@bucks.ac.uk. PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO BUS SERVICE ON WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAYS. FOR ANY QUERIES OR FOR MORE INFO CALL: 01494 601 600 (OPEN 9AM – 5PM WEEKDAYS)

50 Advice Centre AdviceCentre Our professional, confidential, and independent advice service provides information, advice, and guidance and is available to all students at BNU. From course-related issues and money worries to personal problems and general welfare concerns, our experienced advisors are set-up to provide you with confidential advice and guidance when you need it. We have the time to listen, advise and support students, providing a service which is accessible and welcoming. We use our experience and knowledge on student issues to make life better for students at Bucks. High Wycombe Campus Room N0.04, ground floor, North Wing 01494 603 016 Uxbridge Campus Room 1.03, first floor 01494 605 180 We offer in-person appointments at High Wycombe or Uxbridge, or if you are off-site, telephone or online appointments, whichever suits you best. If you have an enquiry or want to make an appointment just drop-in, phone or email us. suadvice@bucks.ac.ukbucksstudentsunion.org/advice MONEY INTERNATIONALSTUDENTISSUES LEGAL ACCOMMODATIONISSUESYOUR PERSONAL LIFE COURSE ISSUES Here to help with:

Got a problem or question? We give you confidential, information, advice and guidance and help to solve whatever problem you might have. Contact us With a straightWequestionsimpleansweraway We book you in-person/telephoneanappointmentWithacomplexproblem ADVICE CENTRE Opening hours: High Wycombe Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4.30pm Uxbridge Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4.30pm

52 Become a sabbatical officer BECOME A SABBATICAL OFFICER Do you want to lead a dynamic registered charity with thousands of inspiring members, over 40 tenacious permanent staff and a turnover of £2 million? Do you want to earn a competitive graduate salary, gain valuable experience in leadership, decision-making and campaigning and have access to great personal development opportunities? Do you want to lead this organisation as soon as you graduate, or even earlier? If your answer is ‘yes’ to any of these questions then why not run in the sabbatical elections for Bucks Students’ Union? Our annual elections are open to any student currently studying at Buckinghamshire New University. For more information visit: bucksstudentsunion.org/elections or email: matthew.kitching@bucks.ac.uk PRESIDENTVPEWVPEWVPSIELECTIONS

53Our impact OF VOLUNTEERING LOGGED £ OVER£10,700* RAISED FORCHARITY£ 257 STUDENT REPS HAVE SPOKEN UP OVER 1,200 HOURS OFFERED TO SPORTS TEAMS TO TRAIN & PARTICIPATEPLAYIN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES 1,200 OPPORTUNITIES TO NEARLY 600 SOCIETIES MEMBERS INVOLVED IN 2,886 HOURS OF SKILLS WORKSHOPS 1,329 OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE EMPLOYABILITY 15,000 HOURS 2021-22 at Bucks Students’ Union 500MEMBERS INVOLVED IN SPORTS OVER HOURS1,059OF ENTERTAINMENT *current fundraisingwindow ong o i n g OVER MORE THAN

54 Our journey demographicwebsiteNewandreportingcapability introducedfunctionHR ‘Varsity’ Roehamptonwithintroduced rankedNSS6th rankedNSS3rd JobUnionrankedNSS2ndShopcreatedengagementemployee86% rankedNSS21strankedNSSrankedNSS11th12th New strategic plan and launchedrebrandSU EstablishedBucksTrading Awardedbestlivemusicvenue 40 employedstaff in our team LeadershipAcademylaunched BucksintroducedAward Employed25staff representationsocietiesStudentandintroduced ‘Building for our Future’ introducedplan Bucks SU takes Universityonsport SU InvestingopenedcentreadviceinVolunteersHelpersFresherslent a hand for the 1st time Bucks becomesSUacharity volunteeringStudentdepartmentcreated foundedRusty’sRadio StandardQualityAdviceachieved Gold Best Bar None Gold Best Bar NoneGreen‘Excellent’Impactaccreditation All for a time!secondOnly Union in the UK to receive 100% in shopmystery buscampusInterservicebegins managementPerformancesystemestablished Union takes sportrecreationalonor‘SportforFun’ 1st appointedCEO Trip to BigwhereUSA,theDealwasdreamtup J. UnionelectedFlaigasfirstPresident Unioncateringcampussaves adviceMoneyservicejoinstheunion createdTrusteeBoard AwardsUnionstarted RustyBuddiesStudentprojectbeginsfindsBucks1stissue of The Bucks Student 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 1977 1989 2010 2011 2007 2009 2008 2013 2015 2014 2006 2012 199920041994 1997 TheBIGDealisborn! Sound accreditationimpact StandardQualityAdviceachieved strategic2019-22planrevealed ‘Excellent’Achievedin all 12 QSU criterion Shortlised for WhatUni five straight years in a row Our journey We’re proud of our journey over the last 50 years, bringing us to where it has today, and always striving to make life better for students at Bucks. So here’s a glimpse into how we achieved the number one ranked Students’ Union in the UK, as well as staying within the Top 5 for five years in a row.

55 GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TIME AT UNIVERSITY Stay up-to-date with all the latest news, events and offers that we provide by keeping an eye on our social media! Bucks@buckssuStudents’ BucksstudentsunionBucksBucksbucksstudentsunion.orgUnionStudentTVStudents’Union Social links