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WELCOME STUDENTS’ UNION? YOUR SABBS TOP TIPS WELCOME WEEK KEY EVENTS THINGS TO DO ATHLETIC UNION SOCIETIES STUDENT VOLUNTEERING UMCB STUDENT VOICE WELFARE COMMUNITY OUT & ABOUT

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You have the absolute privilege of becoming a Bangor student. Throughout your time here, you’re sure to have a great adventure.

We are...

UNDEB BANGOR We are your Students’ Union.

We are going to take you on this adventure.

We’re called UNDEB BANGOR as that’s the Welsh word for UNION

We are proud of our WELSH IDENTITY & being the WELSHEST Students’ Union in Wales 05 .

WHAT’S INSIDE

WELCOME TO BANGOR UNIVERSITY!

WHAT IS THIS

STUDENTS’ UNION

THING WE’VE BEEN GOING ON ABOUT? We’re here for all students.

No matter who you are, what you do, where you’re from, the language you speak or how you identify; we’re here to support you, to welcome you, and to ensure that you enjoy every minute at Bangor University.

Here at Undeb Bangor we constantly endeavour to enhance student experience through representation and opportunities. From free clubs and societies to volunteering and giving you a student voice.

AS A STUDENT OF BANGOR YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY A MEMBER OF THE STUDENTS’ UNION

5 KEY VALUES We stand firmly by our 5 key values to ensure that we do the best job possible for the students;

COLLECTIVISM; DEMOCRATIC; CYMRAEG (THIS MEANS WELSH); CHALLENGING; BRAVE;

WHAT HAS THE STUDENTS’ UNION ACHIEVED? FREE SPORTS CLUBS AND SOCIETIES FREEING UP WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS AN UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE ANNUAL STUDENT STATEMENT - YOUR VOICE ON EDUCATION 750 VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES A YEAR 600 HOURS OF VOLUNTEERING PER WEEK SECURED CONTRACTS FOR POSTGRADUATES WHO TEACH ONLINE SUBMISSION FOR ASSIGNMENTS (MEANING NO MORE ASSIGNMENT PRINTING COSTS FOR STUDENTS) STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ON UNIVERSITY PANELS (E.G. PANELS LOOKING AT STUDENT APPEALS)

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DEVELOPED A STUDENT-LED TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGY

SABBS

There are 5 of us Sabbs (Sabbatical Officers), and we’re students who have been elected as full time representatives for 1 year to look after your Students’ Union.

We’re elected by you and we work for you – so if you have issues that you feel are important to make your student experience the best it can be, let us know so that we can get on it! You can let us know through our website

www.undebbangor.com

RUTH PLANT

Vice President for Societies and Volunteering Phone: 01248 38 8004 Email: james.williams@undebbangor.com @BangorSocsGuild

What I’ll do this year...

IN MY SPARE TIME:

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I’m really into playing video games and professional wrestling, having started the Wrestling Appreciation society last year!

President

Phone: 01248 38 8001 Email: r.e.plant@undebbangor.com @LlywBangorPres

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I like to explore the local area including the beaches and mountains as well as the Bangor nightlife and spending time with new and exciting people

Pursue further funding Make sure your voice is heard and listened to Create a more transparent union Develop with clubs and societies to improve volunteering and fundraising efforts throughout the university • Make sure all students feel represented and understood • Increase training opportunities across the union – from first aid to coaching • Reduce the stigma around mental health – through campaigns and improving access to the mental health services

Vice President for Education

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TATENDA SHONHIWA

Phone: 01248 38 8019 Email: h.marchant@undebbangor.com @BangorVP_EduWel

I love going to gigs and music festivals, volunteering, photography, cats… a good swim, and being outdoors near the sea and the sun.

I spend my time with friends and usually playing sport, or the occasional beer.

UMCB President

Undeb Athletau Bangor - Bangor Athletic Union

Phone: 01248 38 8006 Email: mirain.llwyd@undebbangor.com

A snapshot of my aims this year…

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• Grow the campus sport program by adding more turn up and play sports • Help with empowering and developing our student leaders by offering more opportunities for them to improve their leadership • Ensure we build a good base structure for the Athletic Union so we can all enjoy the benefits of our clubs • Focus on Welfare in sport, by introducing “got lucky, get checked” as well as improve mental health awareness.

• I hope to introduce an AU clothing line for all to help create a stronger sense of unity within the Athletic Union

• Continue to develop mental health support and suicide awareness workshops • Bring back and expand the postgraduate society to enhance their experience • Work with student parents to improve their involvement • Lobbying for further roll out of online lecture recording and online learning tools

MIRAIN LLWYD

Phone: 01248 38 8003 Email: tatenda.shonhiwa@undebbangor.com

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Better Collaboration between societies.

Better relations with the local community Introducing the Societies Guild, with monthly collaborative events.

Establish the Societies executive as a knowledge base Campaigns around mental health and inclusivity Get more people volunteering Build a community of volunteers Increase the number of volunteering projects Increase the number of projects in the Welsh Language

HELEN MARCHANT

What I want to achieve this year...

IN MY SPARE TIME:

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IN MY SPARE TIME: I like to read and write when I have the opportunity, my favourite Welsh author is Guto Dafydd and I’m a big fan of English mystery novels by authors such as Robert Galbraith.

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What I plan to do next…

• I want to enhance the volunteering opportunities for Welsh speaking students through offering the opportunities through Welsh • I will be ensuring that everyone implements the bilingual policy • I will be organising activities that’s to all Bangor Welsh students’ taste, be they first language Welsh, learners or individuals that has an interest in the language or culture

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1. TRY OUT SOME BASIC WELSH Diolch

Dee-ol-kh

Thank You

Croeso

Kroy-so

You’re Welcome

Cacen

kak-enn

Cake

Panad

Pan-ad

Cup of Tea

S’mae

Smeye (rhymes with eye)

Hello, how are you?

Ti’n iawn?

Teen yown (rhymes with gown)

Are you okay?

Cwtch

Cootch

Hug

Bore Da

Boh-Ray Dah

Good Morning

Heddlu

Heth (as in the) lee

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TO JOIN A CLUB, SOCIETY OR VOLUNTEERING, EVEN IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE IT BEFORE… YOU’LL MAKE FRIENDS! BRING ALL THE FANCY DRESS THAT YOU HAVE. YOU’RE GUARANTEED TO GET AN INVITE TO A COSTUME PARTY. BUDGET FOR FRESHERS WEEK. YOU’LL NEED TO EAT DURING THE REST OF THE SEMESTER AS WELL! PREPARE TO DISCOVER THAT YOU DO HAVE AN ACCENT AND IT WILL BE HILARIOUS TO ALL YOUR NEW FRIENDS. KEEP A PAIR OF SHOES AND A COAT NEXT TO THE DOOR FOR A SPEEDY EXIT WHEN THERE’S A FIRE ALARM. IT WILL GET COLD. YOU WON’T BE HOMELESS NEXT YEAR, THERE IS PLENTY OF HOUSING AND PLENTY OF TIME TO DECIDE WHO YOUR LONG TERM FRIENDS/ FUTURE HOUSEMATES ARE. VISIT LOCAL AREAS. GO ON A WALK, EXPLORE YOUR NEW HOME AND HAVE A BBQ AT ROMAN CAMP UTILISE THE LIBRARY. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUY ALL OF YOUR BOOKS BRAND NEW.

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OUR TOP TIPS ON SURVIVING STUDENT LIFE IN BANGOR

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EAT, SLEEP, DO STUFF, GET LOST, STAY SAFE, GET ADVICE, MINGLE AND DO REMEMBER TO HYDRATE.

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BANGOR’S BIGGEST MOVING IN PARTY TO KICK START YOUR WELCOME WEEKEND

SUNDAY 17TH

KEEP THE PARTY GOING TO GET WARMED UP FOT THE WEEK AHEAD

MONDAY 18TH

PLAYING ALL THE CHEESIEST ANTHEMS PLUS BOGOF COCKTAILS

WEDNESDAY 19TH

Check out www.undebbangor.com for more details about what to expect.

CHEESE NIGHT

SERENDIPITY DAY ONE 11-4pm (10-11am is a quiet accessible hour)

Serendipity is Undeb Bangor’s Freshers Fair held in PJ Hall.

If you’ve not heard of these before you’re in for a treat!

Over 2 days we’ll be giving you the chance to join some of the 100 societies, 50 sports clubs, and more than 30 different volunteering projects that we have to offer. Look out for the local businesses who’ll be there looking to give you some freebies.

AU NIGHT

WHETHER YOU’RE PART OF A TEAM OR NOT, COME AND PARTY WITH US AT YOUR AU NIGHT

THURSDAY 20TH

SERENDIPITY DAY TWO

11-4 (10-11am is a quiet accessible hour)

SECERT PARTY

WE’RE KEEPING THIS ONE TO OURSELVES FOR NOW, BUT CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK FOR THE BIG REVEAL!

FRIDAY 21ST SATURDAY 24TH

Have a look out for ‘Welfare on Wheels’ for some free goodies and some Undeb Bangor experts who can answer and chit chat to you about anything Bangor related.

MOVING IN FINALE

Serendipity means a “happy accident” or “pleasant surprise”; specifically, the accident of finding something good or useful without looking for it.

SATURDAY 16TH & SUNDAY 17TH Students’ Union ARRIVING BY TRAIN? Heroes are here to help We’ll meet you at the station! On arrival weekend, we’ll be running shuttle busses from the station to all you move in during halls of residence, to save carrying all of your bags up Bangor’s infamous hills.

Welcome Week. We’ve got a load of students ARRIVING AT HALLS... on hand throughout When you get to the halls, student Heroes will be the week to make sure out and about to help carry your belongings inside.

Whether you’re by the front door or on the top floor, that you have the best our Heroes will give you a hand to get everything into your room! time possible.

SOS MOVING IN WEEKEND

SUNDAY 25TH

NEW QUIDS ON THE BLOCK

THE BEST NEW EVENT ON THE BLOCK WITH ENTRY AND DRINKS FROM A QUID!

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BANGOR’S BEST STUDENT NIGHT

FRESH FEST

FINISH OFF YOUR FRESHER’S WEEK IN STYLE AT OUR FRESHER’S FESTIVAL!

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WELCOME

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SEPTEMBER Welcome Week Undeb Elections

Volunteering and RAG week Student Opportunities Fair Healthy Living Week LGBT+ History Month

MARCH UMCB - ‘Steddfod Ryngol Varsity Socs Fest The BIG Election 2018 Women’s History Month

S’mae Sh’mae Black History Month Cours Rep Training

Student Led Teaching Awards Course Rep Awards

NOVEMBER

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Disability History Month Super Teams/ Stars World AIDS Day Festivities

IN BANGOR & NORTH WALES

Societies and Volunteering Awards Night AU Dinner Canine Calming Study Aid

JANUARY

Summer Sessions

The BIG Election 2018 Nominations Study Aid AU, Societies & Volunteering Photos

This is just a taster of what we have to offer.

More details on our website through the year.

www.undebbangor.com

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KEY EVENTS

THINGS TO DO

BEACH TRIPS MOUNTAINS WATER FALLS ICE CREAM FISH & CHIPS PUBS BANGOR PIER LOCAL FOOD WATER SPORTS PARKS & VIEWS SNOWDONIA CRABBING

Bangor Athletic Union offers 55 FREE clubs in which, as a member of Undeb Bangor, you’re entitled to join. (Affiliate membership prices apply).

Athletic Union (AU) Clubs and Campus Sport are a great way to get active and involved in sport throughout the year, whether competitively or recreationally. There are opportunities to compete in the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) competitions individually or as part of a team.

All sports clubs are free to join and will be running taster sessions at the start of term, so why not see how many new sports you can try? Training sessions are held at our superb facilities at Canolfan Brailsford, Normal Site and Treborth and a range of external facilities. This area is also one of the best locations in the country for outdoor activities, many of which you can get involved in. Head to Serendipity to meet your AU clubs and find out more information about the impressive sports available.

WELCOME WEEK

During welcome week, we will be running taster sessions, so why not see how many new sports you can try? Our clubs train and compete at Canolfan Brailsford, Normal Site and Treborth and a range of external facilities. We also encourage students to be active by making the most of the beautiful outdoor scenery and activities around North Wales. You can find our clubs and captains around at Serendipity for more information.

WHAT WE DO TOGETHER?

Every Wednesday come join us at Academi for AU night to show off your Bangor pride in sport as we celebrate our sports clubs.

Every Wednesday night all the AU clubs celebrate their successes at your safe space night club; Academi.

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Mountain Walking (UMWC) Mountaineering (BUMS)

Sailing Snooker and Pool Snowsports Squash Sub-Aqua Surf Swimming

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WHY NOT SEE HOW MANY NEW SPORTS YOU CAN TRY? A American Football Archery Athletics

B Badminton Basketball (Men’s) Basketball (Women’s) Basketball (Wheelchair) Boxing

E F Fencing Football (Men’s) Football (Women’s)

G Gaelic Football (Men’s) Gaelic Football (Women’s) Gymnastics Golf

H Handball Hockey (Men’s) Hockey (Women’s)

J Jiu - Jitsu Judo

K Karate Ki Aikido

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Rowing Rugby League Rugby Union (Men’s) Rugby Union (Women’s)

THROUGHT THE YEAR YOUR AU ORGANISES LOADS OF EVENTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT US ON CLUBS@UNDEBBANGOR.COM

TATENDA SHONHIWA SUPERTEAMS AND SUPERSTARS

Whats a bit of rivalry amongst one Union? For one day only, we battle to find which is the fittest club within our union, and who are the fitest individuals within our clubs!

The battle comprising of multiple sports to find the fittest team / sports person in the AU.

VARSITY

#AberWho? For one day only 50 clubs battle against our fierce rivals Aberyswyth University for the pride of north Wales. We came up victorious on their home turf and they will be looking to avenge victory on our turf.

HEALTHY LIVING FESTIVAL

This is a week of awesome activities promoting healthy living to the whole University.

Look out for the smoothie bike and give it a go sessions.

CAMPAIGNS

Every year we run charity events and raise awareness about what we want the future of sport to look like. Look out for Movember and feBRAry tournaments, Out in Sport and loads more.

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www.undebbangor.com/clubs

ATHLETIC UNION

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W W W. U N D E B B A N G O R . C O M

NOMINATIONS: 11TH DECEMBER - 26TH JANUARY

ELECTION CAMPAIGNING: BEGINS 19TH FEBRUARY

VOTING: 28TH FEBRUARY - 2ND MARCH

NOMINATIONS: September 18th - September 29th

P E R E S R U CO S N O I T C E EL NOMINATIONS: 18TH SEPTEMBER 29TH SEPTEMBER

VOTE ON-LINE: 2ND OCTOBER 6TH OCTOBER EREPELECTIONS

WWW.UNDEBBANGOR.COM/COURS

VOTING:

October 2nd – October 6th Undeb Bangor Council (UBC) discusses, debates and sets Union policy as well as reviewing, guiding and holding to account the Sabbatical Team.

Nominations and Voting online: www.undebbangor.com/elections

MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

www.undebbangor.com/societies

Societies are a fantastic way to meet new people, make friends or experience new activities, many will even complement your academic studies, giving skills and qualifications that will benefit you long after you’ve finished your time here!

There is a Society for every hobby, interest and academic school. If you’ve got a passion for something then you can meet a group of people that share your passion! Our hobby societies vary all the way from our Assassin’s Society though to our Writers League, which give you the opportunity to try something new or learn a new skill. Our Academic societies will allow you to further your academic studies and make connections that you’d never thought imaginable. If you have a cause you that you feel strongly about, you can help liberate that group, such as with our LGBT+ society or Street Law, which will help you educate people around you.

If you’ve got an idea for a society then all you need to do is find 10 likeminded people that want to be involved, and drop an e-mail to societies@undebbangor. com to get the ball rolling!

Oh and the other bonus is, wait for it, They’re all FREE to join! We’re one of a few students’ unions in the UK where that’s the case and it allows for all students and community members to join in on as many activities as possible and stops any barriers to your experience.

STUDENT MEDIA Y LLEF

Y Llef is Bangor’s Welsh language student newspaper, printed once a semester. Like seren, they are run by students and report on all things Bangor and beyond. So if you’re interested in written media, and have a keen interest in the Welsh language then this is the society for you!

SEREN

Seren is our English language student newspaper completely run by your fellow students. They publish articles on topics from entertainment to Undeb Bangor news and beyond. With a regularly updated website blog and monthly printed newspaper they are your one stop shop to find out what is going on in bangor and the world. www.seren.bangor.ac.uk

STORM FM

Ever been driving along in the car, listening to the radio and thought “Hey, I could do an awesome radio show”? Well Storm FM is just the thing for you! Storm is our student run radio station that broadcasts 24/7 both online worldwide and on 87.7FM locally. So if you have a voice for radio and have an idea for an awesome show then get in contact, or if you simply want to listen then head on to www.stormfm.com

THEY’RE ALL FREE TO JOIN!

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Catholic Society Chemistry Society Chess Christian Union Circus Society (Cirque De Soc) Comedy Society Comic Society Concert Band Conservation Society Conservatives

IEEE (Electrical & Electronic Engineers) Indian Society Irish Society Islamic Society Italian Society

Rock & Metal Appreciation (BRAMAS) Rostra

Afro-Caribbean Airsoft Society Anglican Society Anthony Nolan Society (Bangor Marrow) Art Society Assassins Society Animations Society

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Endeavour Entomology Society Entrepreneurs

Labour Lang Soc (Modern Languages) Law Legal Advocacy Liberal Democrats Linux Linguistics Live Music and Bands Society

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Gaming League Geographic Society Guides & Scouts

H Herpetological Hellenic Society Historical and Archeology Society Hog Soc: Horticultural Organic Garden Society Horror Society Hong Kong Society

Makerspace Marine Mammal Society (MMS) Masters of Pokemon (BUMPS) Mature Students Society Medieval Re-enactment Methsoc Midwife Society MuSoc - Bangor Music Society Mycological Society

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P P.A.P.E.R.S People and Planet Photographic Plaid Cymru Poker Society Postgraduate Students Society PSYCH

S Secret Adventure Society Sci-Fi Society Seren Sewing Society SHES (Sport Science) Skate Society Social Science SODA (Operatic & Dramatic) Soul Band St. John Ambulance Society STAG (Students for Treborth Action) String Orchestra Storm FM Street Law Student Curators of Brambell Museum

T Table Top Society Tea Time Society TITAN Sound & Light

U Ukulele Unity Bangor Utopia Collective Society

V Vegetarian & Vegan Society Vietnamese Society

W Wargaming & Role-Playing Society (BWRPS) Writers League

Z Zoological

NOW THAT YOU’RE COMING TO BANGOR UNIVERSITY YOU’LL NEED SOMETHING TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME! YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT ALL OF THE STUDENT SOCIETIES WE’VE GOT!

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Over 750 THE SVB VISION opportunities and more than 35 community projects!

We have a vision that everyone should have the opportunity to volunteer whilst they are at university and that Undeb Bangor should do everything they can to support, promote and develop that activity. That is why our main aim is to assist students to lead their own volunteering projects and provide student volunteers with the support and training they need to do so.

Undeb Bangor offers you over 750 regular and one-off volunteering opportunities for students on over 35 different community based projects. Volunteers carry out a total of 600 volunteering hours a week, working over several key areas: children, sports, mental health, the environment and general community projects.

OUT AND ABOUT

Saturday afternoon trips out for Senior Citizens.

Volunteers are available to assist other Bangor University students to settle in and get the most from life at university.

CONTACT THE ELDERLY

COMMUNITY SPORTS

Monthly afternoon tea groups for the over 70’s.

SPLODGE

After school fun for 5-7 year olds.

SBLAT

After school fun for 7-11 year olds.

SBECTRWM

Activities for children affected by Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.

HERGEST

Activities for patients at the local mental health ward.

THE BIG GIVE

Collect and recycle unwanted items from halls of residence at the end of the year.

TEA PARTIES

Christmas and Easter refreshments and entertainment for over 100 local senior citizens.

BEACH CLEAN

Help improve & protect local coastal areas.

GREENER GWYNEDD

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, THEN GO AND CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE! IT’S REALLY EASY TO GET INTO, AND THE FEELING YOU GET IS GREAT! JAMES WILLIAMS

DRAGON SPORTS Sport sessions for local primary school children.

CONNECT@BANGOR

Volunteers take part in a number of different sports related initiatives, working primarily with children and young people within local secondary schools and sports clubs once a week.

TRACK AND FIELD

Volunteers attend sessions at the Menai Track and Field Athletics Club on Wednesday evenings to coach and support the younger members of the club.

Volunteers attend Tŷ Llywelyn, a secure unit for those affected by mental health issues, to offer activities for patients once a week.

SPORTS VIDEO ANALYSIS

Volunteers carry out analysis of the performance of local sports groups using the latest sports analysis technology.

PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE

Volunteers meet once a week to develop ideas for events which will raise awareness of the organisation and promote volunteering.

CHILD CONTACT CENTRE

Volunteers operate the Bangor Child Contact Centre and supervise visits between children and their nonresident family member.

HEAR TO MEET

Volunteers offer a monthly get together for people over the age of 50 who experience hearing loss.

AGRO

Volunteers run activities once a month for people who are in recovery from alcohol and substance misuse.

ABLETT

Conservation work in Gwynedd and Anglesey.

Volunteers run activities for service users at the mental health unit in Rhyl.

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CLWB LLINOS

Activities for ex-offenders at the local bail hostel.

TŶ LLYWELYN

“RAG” stands for ‘Raising and Giving’ and is an old University tradition that’s been around for decades. By taking part in RAG you get the opportunity to enjoy and experience a whole host of activities designed to raise money for local and national charities. From jailbreak to sponsored walks, there’s something for everyone.

Whether you join in every activity or just one, it is a fantastic experience and a chance to make new friends.

Volunteers take a group of young people with Down’s Syndrome on evenings out every other Thursday evening.

RAG Committee @ Serendipity

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STUDENT VOLUNTEERING

SOME OF OUR PROJECTS

Aelwyd JMJ

UMCB Clubs & Societies AELWYD JMJ

A chance to sing with the choir, recite or dance in concerts. After their success last year at the Eisteddfod in Bridgend they look forward to the year ahead signing at local events as well as competing nationally.

CYMDEITHAS LLYWELYN

WHAT IS UMCB? UMCB, Bangor Welsh Students’ Union, is the Union that work in partnership with the Undeb to represent and look after the welfare of Welsh students, Welsh learners and anyone interested in Welsh language and culture during your time here at Bangor. We have a wide variety of activities to enjoy throughout the year to make sure you make the most of your time here.

Over the next year I will ensure that you are not under any disadvantage whilst studying through the medium of Welsh by reviewing the translation process and the language of your exams. If you have any problems with your course or the services in Welsh here at Bangor, come and see me and I shall do my best to help or direct you to someone who can.

It looks to be a great year with a full timetable of events. From the Inter-Collegiate Dance and Eisteddfod, to the Welsh Week to the annual rugby trip. The Glôb tavern will be full throughout the year as well with quizzes and open mic nights.

We have a number of opportunities to be a part of as you can see overleaf and we are always interested in any ideas for new clubs, societies or events. All you need to do is to come and see me in either my office in the Undeb (the Students’ Union), in JMJ, or contact me on

mirain.llwyd@undebbangor.com

I LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING ALL OF YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME HERE AT BANGOR. COME SEE ME AT MY OFFICE OR SAY HELLO DURING ONE OF OUR VARIOUS EVENTS. MIRAIN LLWYD

If you want to learn or improve your Welsh and submerge yourself in the language, this is the society for you to practice the language in a nonjudgmental and relaxed environment, follow Cymdeithas Llywelyn on Facebook or Twitter to learn more.

CYMDEITHAS Y DDRAMA GYMRAEG (WELSH DRAMA SOCIETY) If you like performing, directing, teaching, making costumes or scripting, this is the society to show off your skills. There will be regular event, be sure to find their Facebook and Twitter page.

Y CYMRIC

This is the society that is in charge with the organization of social events to allow you to work hard and play hard.

They will arrange a great Freshers’ Week as well as weekly fun events.

CLWB CYMRU

Clwb Cymru is the monthly Welsh night out at Academi. There will be a different fancy dress theme for each month.

SIX NATIONS TRIP

Every year we go on a rugby trip for the six nations, this year we are heading to Dublin for the Wales v Ireland game! First come, first served! Come to the Students Union to learn more about this opportunity.

RHYNG-GOL

This national event occurs twice yearly. The first one will be in November and held in Aberystwyth and the second one in Lampeter in March. This is a chance to compete nationally in sports and Eisteddfod while having plenty of fun. More information nearer to the time.

Y CYMRIC F.C.

Get your boots on and put on the Cymric jersey for a chance to be a part of our football squad!

VOLUNTEERING

There will be plenty of chances to volunteer in the community by joining our projects jointly organized by UMCB and its societies.

Our new project is Ffrind Cymraeg, come see me for more information about how to join and more information.

Y LLEF

This is the student written Welsh newspaper including news from your Union, the University and the world around you. Also included is ‘Yr Hadau’, the Welsh learners’ magazine with articles from other Welsh learners and relevant news. If you would like to contribute, we would love to have you on board.

JMJ HALL SOCIETY

This is the student community in the JMJ hall of residence with a purpose built lounge at its heart to socialize and relax in.

AND MORE… THERE ARE MORE ON THEIR WAY AND IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A NEW SOCIETY, BRING YOU IDEAS AND WE SHALL MAKE IT A REALITY.

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STUDENT VOICE REPRESENTATION

Undeb Bangor is YOUR Students’ Union. We’re here so you can shape your Union, and be the driving force behind the changes and improvements you want to see.

www.undebbangor.com/studentvoice

STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council is a representative body of our student population. It meets regularly to make sure that the Sabbatical Officers are fulfilling their roles effectively, to debate ideas and issues and create new projects and areas of work. You can get involved in Student Council by talking to students on Student Council, by submitting an idea for Student Council to discuss or by coming along to the meetings!

GENERAL MEETINGS We have two General Meetings a year, one at the beginning and one at the end. The GMs exist to give all of you an opportunity to question your Officers, find out what progress your Union is making and set budgets for the year ahead. This is also a chance for you to suggest new projects and ideas for the Undeb to work on.

TRUSTEE BOARD Undeb is a charity that works on your behalf. Legally we have to have a Trustee Board to oversee our activities, making sure that we work hard for students, whilst, of course, ensuring that it’s all above board and legal. In addition to the Sabbatical Officers, we have 3 elected voluntary student trustees. You can find out more online.

ELECTIONS The Undeb is led by students, for students.

It’s how we make sure we’re fresh, vibrant, fun, and rooted in your experience.

Democracy is at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll get the chance to elect students to run your club or society, to be your Course Representative, to sit on Student Council to debate ideas and issues, and to work as Sabbatical Officers. You have the power to choose who represents you. Or, if you’ve got drive, enthusiasm and ideas you can always stand in the elections yourself!

IDEAS Have you got a bright Idea?

If you’ve got a great idea to improve Bangor, it’s really easy to make the change! All you need to do is head to www.undebbangor.com and head to the ideas section.

Anyone can submit an Idea, and the idea will be discussed at Undeb Bangor Council (UBC) and then, if passed, becomes Undeb policy. The Undeb Officers will work with you to implement your Idea! That’s you influencing the experience of those around you!

ANNUAL STATEMENT

At Undeb Bangor we believe that students should be in the driving seat of their academic experience.

We’re also very proud of our Student Voice team and Course Representative System.

The Annual Student Statement is one of our pieces of work that we are most proud of.

Our Student Voice team focuses on students’ academic experience, and is where you can go if you have any academic related problems or need to make an academic appeal. The Student Voice Team is also home to the Student-Led Teaching Awards – a project which gives you the opportunity to have a say about your teaching and learning experiences, by giving you the chance to nominate staff in your department for one of our awards. Look out for more information about this during Semester 1! Want to know more e-mail us at studentvoice@undebbangor.com The Course Rep System, is where all of your feedback is heard and used to continually monitor and improve your academic experience.

This helps to resolve problems with your course, providing you with opportunities to comment and reflect on your experiences and by working with you, together we can change issues that matter the most. The system is led by your Reps while working in partnership with your School, your College and everyone here at Undeb so that your opinions are at the centre of every decision made which affect your studies.

Course Reps are elected in the first few weeks of Semester 1, and any student can stand to be one. If you’d like to be at the forefront of decisions affecting your education, e-mail coursereps@undebbangor.com to find out how you can get involved!

You can read our Statement over on our website, but put simply, it’s a report entirely based on what you tell us about your academic experience.

From books on shelves, to computer labs, feedback on your work and module choices your voice is at the forefront of change.

We even look at employability and reducing barriers to accessing education.

Working in partnership with the University, we implement recommendations on how you can improve your experience by shaping how you’re taught, how you progress, all the way to how you want your academic experience to look and feel.

It’s your education, and we believe that you’re the experts, so it should be us as students informing decisions.

HERE’S WHAT WE WANT TO DO FOR YOU: Enhance the postgraduate experience.

Increase support for careleavers and student parents.

Facilitate the development of ‘Academic Societies’ Enhance the experience of part-time, mature and home students.

Reduce ‘hidden’ course costs associated with your degree, such as printing and graduation.

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WELFARE

To enjoy your student experience to the fullest you need to be happy and healthy and know you can turn to someone for support when you need it – which is exactly what we do all day, every day!

ALL OF THE SABBATICAL OFFICERS ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR WELLBEING. WE WANT TO SEE STUDENTS INVOLVED WITH THE WORK WE DO!

www.undebbangor.com/Welfare

CAMPAIGNS

There are many campaigns that you can get involved with, from existing campaigns such as our Love your mind mental health campaign and mental health drop in sessions, to the Canine Calming Room working with north wales guide dogs to ensure some time to de-stress during the busier times of your degree.

STUDENT LIFE

Student Life at Bangor is great but we can also face difficult times when we’re away from home at university.

This is why Undeb Bangor works closely with Student Support Services at Rathbone to make sure your time at Bangor is as awesome as it can be. Connect@Bangor and our Walk and Talk volunteering projects will be available to all students as well, making sure that you have the support you need to make the most of your time at Bangor. All bases covered.

YOUR HOUSING

We work closely with the housing office to ensure that you get good quality housing through the university.

The student housing list will be released in September.

Look out for our housing campaigns and keep an eye on bangorstudentpad.co.uk/students!

HELEN MARCHANT

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

We have a Zero Tolerance Policy, whereby staff including Academi and Bar Uno staff, are Zero Tolerance trained. When you’re on a night out, or going about your own business, you can feel safe in knowing that there are people across Bangor looking out for your safety.

Finally, never hesitate to phone, email or pop into Undeb Bangor at any time for advice, support or just a chat.

CONVERSATION CORNER

Across Welcome Week we’ve set up a series of Conversation Corners where you can meet like minded people in a care free and relaxed environment. These include Welsh Language, LGBT+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, Women’s and Disabled corners... Check out our website for more information on these!

INFORMATION We care about your sexual health and want you to have safe, savvy sex! Come to Undeb Bangor to get free condoms and information around safe sex. Remember it’s completely FREE and anonymous - no questions asked and so simple!

#STAYSAFE

FREE CONDOMS Times and locations Students Centre (Undeb) Monday to Friday 9:00 -17:00 Student Services Monday to Friday 9:00 -17:00

Ysbyty Gwynedd GUM Clinic Available for you: • STI Tests (including HIV) • All contraceptives including emergency contraception • Pregnancy Testing • Hep B Vaccinations

• Safer Sex Education • Support/counselling and unplanned pregnancy counselling • Referrals for termination of pregnancy • Local Sexual Assault Centre referrals

Appointment Line:-

Clinic Address

(01248) 384054, open Monday to Friday 09.30am -11.30am

Menai Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd Penrhos Road, Bangor.

LL57 2PW. (01248) 385385

A choice of appointments, drop-in and emergency slots are available in all our clinics but appointments are recommended for non-urgent problems.

CLINIC OPENING TIMES - THURSDAY: 09:30-11:30 & 15:00-19:00

MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE DROP IN: Where: Students’ Union, Level 4, Pontio When: Wednesdays 2.00 – 4.00 pm Start date: 27th September, 2017 Mental Health Advisers: Cheryl Parkinson Fiona Rickard Fiona Hill

SEMESTER 1: THIS COULD BE FOR YOU IF… You have a mental health concern or worry?

You want to have a chat with a Mental Health Adviser to discuss concerns?

You want to find out about support available?

You are concerned about increasing levels of anxiety?

You are losing sleep due to worrying?

You are experiencing exam or study related stress?

You have concerns about a friend or housemate?

Or you just want a bit of time and space?

If you answer yes to any of the above then please come along

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SEXUAL HEALTH

YOUR NEW

COMMUNITY

Bangor University has been at the heart of Bangor’s Community since it first opened its doors to students in 1884.

A programme of various sporting activities that are free for students. From structured leagues to turn up and play sessions, there is something for everyone.

A great opportunity to make friends in a sporting environment or an opportunity to get involved in sports with a group of friends without committing to a club.

Tennis

Wednesday 20:00 – 22:00 Dome

Badminton

7-a-side Football

Netball

Sunday 14:00 – 17:00 Bangor City 3G

Thursday 19:00 – 20:00 Canolfan Brailsford Hall 1

Indoor Hockey

5-a-side Football

Basketball

Sunday 10:30 – 12:00 Canolfan Brailsford Hall 2

Sunday 12:00 – 13:30 Canolfan Brailsford Hall 2

Tuesday 19:30 – 22:00 Canolfan Brailsford Hall 2

Thursday 18:30 – 20:00 Canolfan Brailsford Hall 2

Bangor is one of the smallest cities within Britain. It has a population of approximately 19,000 - of which over half are students.

Students make Bangor their home when they’re here and we aim to strengthen the relationship between the Students and the community.

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VOLUNTEERING

WASTE

Our volunteering projects greatly benefit the students and our local community. Our projects work with everyone from school children to the elderly and everything in between. Go to undebbangor.com/ volunteering or come to Undeb Bangor to find out more!

We love Bangor and we like to take care of the city and it’s inhabitants. We regularly work with the council to ensure that the streets are kept clean. You can check when your rubbish is collected on the gwynedd.gov.uk website

UNIVERSITY PARKING If you’re planning on bringing a car to Bangor you can buy a parking permit .

However, parking spaces are limited and we strongly recommend you consider whether or not you need a car in Bangor.

Remember - Most places are within walking distance!

FIND OUT MORE We have created a local community guide to keep you informed with how you can help the local area grow and expand and how you can get involved!

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