WELCOME TO BOURNEMOUTH FROM YOUR FULL-TIME OFFICERS Welcome to Freshers’ 2020! Starting university is an exciting time, and something we can still clearly remember! As a BU student you are now a member of the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University and we can’t wait to meet you and share all we have to offer. In the meantime, take some time to read your Welcome Pack, it has tons of ideas for all the great activities, societies and events you can enjoy to ensure your time at BU is really rewarding. Our priority as elected officers of your Students’ Union is to ensure fairness for all, and that your voice is heard - both within the Union
and the University. There is more detail in this guide and at wearefreshers.com about the various ways we help make that happen, from becoming an elected officer, collecting feedback as a Student Rep, joining our Liberation Groups, submitting an idea to become SUBU policy and more. We hope you have an amazing time at Bournemouth University, and we do hope to see you soon here at your Students’ Union!
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VP Education
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VP Student Opportunities
VP Welfare & Community
First Floor, The Student Centre
3 THINGS TO DO RIGHT NOW 1
Register at wearefreshers.com for important announcements
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Make sure you opt in when you enrol with BU
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Check out all our clubs and socs: subu.org.uk/clubs
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Clubs & Societies
Joining a club or society is a great way to make friends and take part in activities with a group of like-minded individuals with the same interests. This could be in a particular area like a hobby or a sport, profession or career, or culture and faith. SUBU has a club or society out there for everyone! Make sure you check out the full list on our website - and if you can’t ďŹ nd one you like then why not set up your own?
WHICH WILL YOU JOIN? African & Caribbean Society Airsoft Society American Football Baking Society Ballroom & Latin Dance Society Beach Bay Runners Boat Club Boxing Society Business Society Campus Collective Catholic Society Cheerleading (BU Falcons) Christian Union Society Cocktail & Mocktail Society Computing & Security Society Cosplay Society Cover Society (NEW) Dance Society Design Society Disney Society E-Sports Society Equestrian Society First Aid Society Forensics Society Games Development Society Ghanaian Society Hospitality & Tourism Society Improvisation Society Irish Society Japanese Society KPOP Society
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES Law Society Marketing Society Midwifery Society Napping Society Pagan & Witchcraft Society Performing Arts Society Physiotherapy Society Poker Society Polo Club Reducetarian Society Role-Play Society Sailing Club Scandinavian Society (NEW) Spanish Society Surf Club Swimming Club Ultimate Frisbee Welsh Society Wildlife Conservation Society Women in Business Women in Engineering Society Yoga Club
CAN’T SEE ONE FOR YOU? Read the full list on our website.
JOIN NOW subu.org.uk/clubs
Volunteering
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability SUBU are guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and are here to provide you with information, skills and opportunities to get involved in the local community and sustainable initiatives. We are constantly striving to make BU greener and to have a greater relationship with the local community. Get involved in some of our events that run throughout the year such as our Sustainability Challenge, Ethical Trade Fortnight and Green Day. You can also become a Community Warden and help us support the integration of BU students with permanent residents and their communities.
Volunteering is a great way to make a difference and enhance your CV to make sure you stand out from the crowd. It’s also a great way to network and make new friends whilst doing something good! SUBU has a dedicated Volunteering Hub which hosts a large number of local and national volunteering opportunities that you can take part in. You can access this through our website.
DO GOOD, FEEL GOOD subu.org.uk/volunteer
JOIN THE REVOLUTION subu.org.uk/sustainability
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Join in
SUBU is your go-to place for exciting extra-curricular activities to enhance your life at BU! Join clubs, societies and networks, volunteer with local and national charities or get involved with our sustainability and community action work at SUBU and across the local area. Have fun, make friends and learn new skills along the way! Upcoming Events Meet Your Clubs and Societies
FIND US Second Floor, The Student Centre
GET INVOLVED subu.org.uk/joinin
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STUDENTS TOOK PART IN OPPORTUNITIES RUN BY SUBU ← OPEN FOR MORE
Mon 21 Sep-Sun 4 Oct Clubs and societies will be sharing activities online; meet like-minded students with baking tutorials, cultural Q&As and online speed dating!
Docu-Film Night 6pm Tue 22 Sep See what Student Opportunities is all about with our virtual screening of a sustainability film and Q&A session with some of our green clubs!
Big Charity Chat Mon 28 Sep-Fri 2 Oct Grab a cuppa and hear from local charity providers about how you can help.
Upcycling Competition Get together with your housemates to be in with a chance of winning our Sustainable Night In hamper! Winner announced Thu 8 Oct. VIEW ALL EVENTS subu.org.uk/whatson
DEMOCRACY AND CAMPAIGNS
Make a change SUBU is led by you! There are loads of opportunities to have your say, make your mark and improve student life. Whether it’s submitting an idea to become Union policy, going to a Student Members’ meeting, becoming a Union Officer (elections start soon!) or joining a Liberation Campaign, you have the chance to shape SUBU! Upcoming Events Uncovering Democracy 2pm Mon 28 Sep Find out more about how you can make a change, the different structures and how to get involved.
Student Elections Apply and vote for SUBU’s Part-Time Officers, September-October. Check our socials for info!
FIND US First Floor, The Student Centre
Student Members’ Meeting An opportunity for all students to get together, discuss issues, vote on SUBU policy and hold the Full-Time Officers to account. VIEW ALL EVENTS subu.org.uk/whatson
LIBERATION CAMPAIGNS
Find your people Asian, Arab and Ethnic Minority Campaign
Black Students’ Campaign
LGB+ Campaign
Upcoming Events Liberation Campaign Meet-Ups
Students with Disabilities Campaign
Transgender and Non-Binary Campaign
Each campaign is a space for marginalised communities to gather, build friendships and promote intersectionality. They aim to reduce inequalities facing these groups by campaigning for change and holding SUBU and BU to account. They are led by a Liberation Officer, who is also a
Women’s Campaign
Union Part-Time Officer and supported by a committee. The campaigns are free to join and all students who self-identify are automatically members.
Wed 23-Fri 25 Sep Each campaign will host a meet and greet from cookalongs to arts and craft sessions. Come along and find your community!
Alternative Liberation Quiz 5pm Sat 3 Oct Virtual quiz for those interested in social justice.
Black History Month
JOIN THE CAMPAIGN subu.org.uk/liberation
An eye-opening series of films, talks, debates and events. VIEW ALL EVENTS subu.org.uk/whatson
YOUR EVENTS PROGRAMME
What’s On Meet SUBU Lansdowne
Big Charity Chat
11am-12pm Wed 23 Sep Introducing your SUBU team at Lansdowne - virtually!
Mon 28 Sep-Fri 2 Oct via Microsoft Teams Grab a cuppa and hear from some of the local charities we work with.
Alternative Liberation Quiz 5pm Sat 3 Oct The virtual quiz for those interested in social justice; meet like-minded people!
Meet Your Clubs and Societies
SUBU’s Online Welcome Mon 14 Sep-Sun 11 Oct Explore our interactive welcome site with clubs video calls and great student deals.
Sunday 27 September Lansdowne
Mon 21 Sep-Sun 4 Oct Meet other students through baking tutorials, cultural Q&As and online speed dating!
Meet SUBU Advice
Freshers Fair
Docu-Film Night
2-3pm Mon 21-Fri 25 Sep A chance to meet our team of qualified advisors virtually - here to support you.
Sun 27 Sep ~ Lansdowne Don’t miss our award-winning fair with loads of clubs, brands and freebies!
Tue 22 Sep Join our virtual screening of a sustainability film, followed by a Q&A with our green clubs.
Student Elections September-October Put yourself forward to make a change!
Black History Month October An eye-opening series of films, talks, debates and events.
Upcycling Competition
Speak Week
Winner Announced Thu 8 Oct Work with your housemates for a chance to win a Sustainable Night In hamper!
November BU students’ chance to speak up about your time at university.
Details of all events hosted or supported by SUBU, BU, We Are Freshers and ResLifeBU, plus webinar and booking links, can be found on our What’s On page. Always check event listings and webinar links as details are subject to change.
NEVER MISS AN EVENT subu.org.uk/whatson
STUDENT VOICE AND POLICY
Become a Student Rep Turning your feedback into policy SUBU’s Student Voice and Policy team want you to have the best experience possible whilst at BU. We rely on your feedback to inform our work, in order to deliver a Students’ Union that best represents you. We collect your feedback through our many Student Reps and other research, and we make sure to keep students updated on our progress. Upcoming Events
Your course needs you!
FIND US First Floor, The Student Centre
BECOME A STUDENT REP subu.org.uk/reps
Students are at the heart of BU and the Student Rep system run by SUBU ensures that your voice is heard. We provide full training so you can collect feedback and improve your course! As well as having a positive impact on BU, being a Rep is really fulfilling and develops your personal skills, so what are you waiting for?
You’re Brilliant Awards Help us celebrate the members of BU staff that make your student experience even better with these awards that run all year long!
Introduction to Student Voice Your feedback matters! Find out how we make sure your voice is heard at BU.
Introduction to Representation Want to know how representation works at SUBU and how reps improve your time at BU? This is for you!
SUBU ADVICE
Here to help At SUBU Advice we are here to support you. We provide free, non-judgemental and confidential advice and information to all BU students. If you are unsure what to do or need advice, please get in touch and we can discuss and review your options. We are accredited by the Advice Quality Standard and independent from Bournemouth University.
Upcoming Events Meet the Team 2-3pm Mon 21-Fri 25 Sep via Microsoft Teams
Online Advice Raffle
The whole team were fantastic - very knowledgeable and approachable, an invaluable service for students. Great advisors who really understood the issues students face.
Follow us on social media and you could win a £25 Amazon voucher (draw: Fri 25 Sep).
Talk Money Week #talkmoney Mon 9-Fri 13 Nov Join the conversation and take control of your finances. VIEW ALL EVENTS subu.org.uk/whatson
FIND US Second Floor, The Student Centre
READ OUR GUIDES OR BOOK AN APPOINTMENT subu.org.uk/advice
SUBU LANSDOWNE
Find your SU at Lansdowne BU students at Lansdowne can also access everything SUBU has to offer. The SUBU Lansdowne team provide pathways and links to student engagement areas in SUBU, ensuring there are plenty of opportunities for involvement and representation outside of your studies. We also coordinate amazing student parent events each semester and can help you get support from SUBU Advice.
Upcoming Events Meet and Greet 11am-12pm Wed 23 Sep via Microsoft Teams Introducing your Lansdowne team - virtually!
Have you joined a club yet?
FIND US SG02, Studland House
MEET THE TEAM subu.org.uk/lansdowne
1-2pm Thu 24 Sep via Microsoft Teams Find out about all the clubs and societies you can join and the volunteering opportunities available to you.
Walk and Talk 12pm Every Monday (starting 5 Oct) Meet at Studland House reception for a relaxing walk along Bournemouth beach; get some fresh air and meet other students. VIEW ALL EVENTS subu.org.uk/whatson
BOURNEMOUTH’S BEST STUDENT VENUE
The Old Fire Station
Located right in the heart of Lansdowne, every week The Old Fire Station hosts epic club nights and the hottest new bands. It will soon become your regular go-to venue.
YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION VENUE PLAYS HOST TO ALL THESE AND MANY MORE SEE ALL OUR EVENTS oldfirestation.co.uk
Why not meet up at one of the tasty food and drink outlets run by your SU? Ground Floor, The Student Centre, Talbot Campus Starbucks Coffee | Savouries, Cakes & Pastries Open: Monday-Friday (term time) First Floor, Poole House, Talbot Campus Great Beer | Perfect Pizza | Brilliant Burgers Open: Monday-Friday (term time) Ground Floor, Poole House, Talbot Campus Meal Deals | Drinks and Snacks | BU Merch Open: Monday-Friday (term time) Our outlets are 100% staffed by students with student-friendly prices.
THE STUDENT CENTRE
Talbot Campus Open: Mon-Sun 8am-11pm
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