SUBUpdate | Issue 8 | February 2015

ISSUE 8

FEB 9TH - FEB 22ND

THE STUDENT SHOUT BOURNEMOUTH IS BACK RAG

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CHINESE SOCIETY CELEBRATION

11TH FEBRUARY

THE STUDENT SHOUT

13TH FEBRUARY

Get ready to see in the year of the goat with BU’s Chinese Society. Sign up at www.subu.org.uk/ clubsandsocs

Hear from the Full Time Officers & discuss and vote on the both University and National issues which will affect BU students.

HANNAH WANTS

ONE WORLD DAY

14TH FEBRUARY Global DJ Hannah Wants comes to the Old Fire Station. Keep an eye on their social media channels for the chance to win tickets.

STUDENT OPINION SURVEY

17TH FEBRUARY

A celebration of the diverse cultures who study here at BU. There’ll be a chance for you to learn what makes each culture unique too!

9TH -13TH FEBRUARY Your opinion counts! Without your feedback we can’t improve. Let us know how your University experience was by filling in the Student Opinion Survey.

HOUSEMATE FINDER

19TH FEBRUARY Struggling to find people to live with for next year? Join us in the Loft and get your plans for accomodation sorted.

FULL-TIME OFFICER ELECTIONS

27TH FEBRUARY Want to play a role in changing the lives of thousands of students? Nominate yourself online at www.subu.org.uk/elections

Book your group social at TOFS

Check out the ne w groups guide at www.subu.org. uk

UNSUNG HEROES BOURNEMOUTH RAG

Celebrating the hard work and success of SUBU’s students

Every year Bournemouth RAG raise thousands of pounds for charity, collecting money for both local and international

organisations. So far this year the team have already raised over £30,000.

STILL TO COME THIS YEAR...

BARCELONA MARATHON

This March a plucky team made up of Bournemouth RAG members will be taking on the gruelling test of the Barcelona Marathon.

RAG GETS LOST Hundreds of miles from Bournemouth, no phone, no map, and no money.

place on 28th February and we’ve got a couple of information sessions coming up.

This is the challenge facing you if you sign up to take part in Lost!

The event is taking

6pm, 9th Feb, Shelley Lecture Theatre 6pm, 12th Feb, same venue as above.

The team will be raising money for some fantastic charities, so make sure you sponsor the team and follow their progress on www.facebook.com/ bournemouthrag

THE SUBU STUDENT SHOUT IS BACK!

On Friday 13th February the Student Shout returns, with both National and University issues set to be debated.

P

revious Student Shouts have been lively affairs, with issues discussed varying from whether SUBU should petition the NUS regarding their stance on Islamic State, to whether Nerve Radio should be played out in Dylan’s Bar. Should SUBU repeal the Safe Space policy? and should SUBU be campaigning for the government to reduce tuition fees? are both set to be debated this time around.

The Student Shout is also your chance to hear from your Full Time Officer team, the Shout being their opportunity to update you on what projects they have been involved with over recent weeks.

SUBU President Chloe Schendel Wilson

with be chairing the Student Shout, with your Student Council Executive Officers giving updates on their respective Councils.

The Student Shout comes at an exciting time for SUBU, with the Full Time Officer Election Nominations now open as well as the move into the new Student Centre edging nearer.

Remember you can always submit ideas for discussion in future Student Shouts at www. subu.org.uk/ideas.

The Student Shout is taking place in the

YOU SAID, THIS HAPPENED You said/this happened is our way of showing you how Student ideas can result in big changes throughout the University. In the last month these changes have taken place...

YOU SAID...

THIS HAPPENED...

"What is happening with Nerve being played in Dylan’s?"

Dylan’s and Nerve are collaborating on new content to start playing at key times in the coming weeks.

YOU SAID...

THIS HAPPENED...

You wanted easier access to campus without spending lots of money.

The 14 and 13 bus routes are now included on the bus travel key.

YOU SAID...

THIS HAPPENED...

"Old Fire Station should consider opening in the day for Lansdowne students."

The Engine Rooms will be opening on the Lansdowne Campus soon!

FULL TIME OFFICER NOMINATIONS You can nominate yourself for the following four positions; SU President, VP Activities, VP Education and VP Welfare at www.subu.org.uk We will also be running some ‘thinking of standing’ sessions throughout February, giving you a better idea of what each role involves. The times and locations are: Friday 13th February, 1-2pm, Poole House PG141; Wenesday 18th February; 2-3pm, Bournemouth House B204; Tuesday 24th February, 1-2pm, Poole House PG141

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 27TH FEB