students' union guide 2014

ARE THE STUDENTS’ UNION

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YOU ARE THE STUDENTS’ UNION

YOU are automatically a memberof the Students’ Union

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SU OFFICERS 2-3

You can choose who runs your SU each year

REPRESENTATION 4-5

You can represent other students

ADVICE AND SUPPORT 8-9

You can get confidential advice and support

SOCIETIES AND MEDIA 10-11

You can join over 80 society and media groups

SPORT 14-15

You can get involved in sports whatever your level of interest

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RECOGNITION 20-21

You can get recognition for your extra-curricular activities

VOLUNTEERING 22-23

You can make a difference through volunteering

BARS 26-27

Enjoy the Plug & Tub whilst helping fund your Union

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 28-29

You can get involved in a range of events and activities

LEADERSHIP 32-33

You can take on leadership roles

HELP OTHERS 34-35

You can help other students

CHANGE THINGS 38-39

You can change things at University for the better

JOBS AND DEVELOPMENT 16-17

You can develop your skills and experience

YOU can choose who runs your Students’ Union each year

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WHAT WE DO FOR YOU:THE TOP TEN Your feedback, through the Student Opinion Survey (SOS), Academic Council and Ideas to Action, helps us to identify ten key issues affecting you as students at the University of Bath. These issues are the focus of our work and campaigning for the year. Last year achievements included: anonymous marking implemented, where practical, for assessments; University agreement to build a 3G sports training area; additional microwaves in the Student Centre; and a gold button reporting mechanism for access issues on campus.

HOW WE REPRESENT YOU: University level - we sit on over 50 principal committees and ensure that your views are considered in University decisions.

Locally - we work with groups including the local residents’ associations and local council to discuss matters that impact on you.

Nationally - as part of the National Union of Students (NUS), we speak at conferences and take part in campaigns on issues affecting you.

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factBEING AN SU OFFICER IS A PAID, YEAR LONG, FULL TIME ROLE AND OFFICERS GET FREE ACCOMMODATION ON CAMPUS!

FIND US:We work full-time on campus and are based in the Students’ Union.• Drop into our offices at any time• Look out for us as we will be taking the SU on

tour across campus throughout the year• Most of us will be around to chat to you at the

“Weekend Warm Up” on a Friday afternoon in The Plug. We might even serve your pint!

You can always email us: [email protected]

SU OFFICERS

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PRESIDENT Jordan Kenny [email protected] to me about: Campaigns, Student Centre, Media, Transport, Communications, BarsKeep in touch with what I’m doing for you:

@BathSUPresident BathSUPresident

EDUCATION OFFICER Paul Goodstadt [email protected] to me about: Your course, Placements, Academic Representation, Academic Appeals, Postgraduate studentsKeep in touch with what I’m doing for you:

@BathSUEducation BathSUEducation

COMMUNITY OFFICER Tommy Parker [email protected] to me about: Housing, Local Community, Welfare, Volunteering, International students, Halls, Peer Support, Diversity & Support GroupsKeep in touch with what I’m doing for you:

@BathSUCommunity BathSUCommunity

ACTIVITIES OFFICER Freddy Clapson [email protected] to me about: Societies, Skills Training, Joblink, Enterprise, The Bath Award Keep in touch with what I’m doing for you:

@BathSUActivity BathSUActivity

SPORT OFFICER Ben Jessup [email protected] to me about: Competitive Sport, Recreational Sport, Social Sport, Sporting QualificationsKeep in touch with what I’m doing for you:

@BathSUSport BathSportOfficer

who we are

WE ARE YOUR SU OFFICERS, ELECTED BY STUDENTS TO LEAD THE DIRECTION

OF THE SU AND REPRESENT YOUR VIEWS FOR A YEAR.

ETHICAL & POLITICAL SOCIETIES These societies give you opportunities to discuss all manner of topics and meet other people who care about the same issues as you.

FAITH & CULTURAL SOCIETIES Whatever your background, our faith and cultural societies are open to all. Getting involved is a great opportunity to practise a new language or learn more about another cul-ture.

ARTS SOCIETIES Whatever your experience, if you are in-terested in the Arts, either as a performer or behind the scenes, there are 17 different Arts Societies to choose from.

SET UP YOUR OWN SOCIETY If something you enjoy doing isn’t current-ly offered as a society then fear not, if you can find 30 friends who share your interests then you can go about setting up a new society.

DEPARTMENTAL SOCIETIES A chance to meet students in all years of your course, attend talks and conferences, or go on trips and events with friends from your department.

RECREATIONAL SOCIETIES Recreational societies are a fantastic place to continue your current interests and to try some-thing new.

YOU can representother students

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SU OFFICERS You could be one of the

five SU Officers elected by students to lead the SU and represent students’ views to the University, the local community and nationally.

COUNCIL/SENATE/STUDENTS’ UNION COMMITTEE CSSU REPS

CSSU is a committee chaired by the head of the University - the Vice Chancellor. It provides an opportunity for elected students to join the SU Officers and liaise with the University’s most senior figures on student issues.

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ACADEMIC & FACULTY REPS Academic and Faculty Reps are students elected to raise important issues regarding your course, and also suggest ways in which your course or faculty can be improved. All students are eligible to stand and vote in these elections – Academic Rep elections take place in the first two weeks of Semester One.

NATIONAL UNION STUDENTS (NUS) CONFERENCE DELEGATES NUS Delegates are elected to join the SU President in attending the NUS National Conference. This is a chance to represent University of Bath students on a national level and help shape the national student campaigns.

REPRESENTATION

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY If you want to make your mark on a society, you can stand for committee! Become a chair or treas-urer, and you can take charge of your society, gain valuable experience in leadership and specific training and have a say in how societies are run!

STUDENT MEDIA Student Media is made up of three outputs and membership grants you access to all three, so whether you’re interest-ed in presenting, video editing, proofreading or all three there are no limits to whabeginner or experi-enc......

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“Being a Faculty Rep is a great opportunity to bridge the communication gap between students and University staff. You get to work with other determined and action orientated reps and come up with ideas that improve the student experience. It’s great fun as well”

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (ISA)

All international and EU students belong to the ISA. They meet regularly to hear the views of their members

on all aspects of university life. The ISA also organises social events and activities to enjoy.

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATION (PGA)

The PGA represents postgrads’ views to the University. All postgrads are automatically members of the PGA, which also organises a variety of social activities and personal development events.

ANDREEA ANDREI UG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT FACULTY REP 2013/14.

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY REPS The Equality & Diversity Reps sit on the University’s Equalities & Diversity Network, which provides a forum for consultation on equality and diversity issues.

SENATE REPS Senate Reps are

members of the SU’s Academic Executive Committee and are responsible for representing the interests of students to Senate – the University’s highest academic decision making body.

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Check out our website and Facebook page for more information and get involved by suggesting your highlights as a Fresher or returning student. Whatever it may be,we want to hear about it!

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ADVICE & SUPPORT

The Advice & Representation Centre, which is independent from the University, provides confidential and non-judgemental information, advice, support and representation to all students. Whatever your questions, we’ll find the answers.

PERSONAL ISSUES • Coping with

student life• Mediation service • Safe relationships • Work/Life Balance

HEALTH ANDWELFARE ISSUES

• Alcohol and drugs • Disability • Health/illness • Personal safety

FREE LEGAL ADVICE We have links with a local solicitors’ firm who provide free legal advice to our students.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT • Course issues

• Mitigating circumstances

• Placement support • Exam stress

HOUSING ADVICE • Housing contracts• Deposit Protection • Council tax/

Housing benefits• Housing Problems • Legal actions/

evictions

OPENING TIMES: DROP IN: MON - THURS: 09.00 - 17.00 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 17.00 Appointments are also available. Times are on BathStudent.com/ARC Book by phoning, emailing or droping in to the Advice and Representation Centre –(Level 3 in Student Centre) or by completing our online query form.

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PEER SUPPORT Peer Mentors: All new students will have a departmental Peer Mentor, who will give you top tips about studying your course here at the University and what it’s really like to be a student at Bath.

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL): Some courses offer sessions run by senior students to help you practise your subject, whilst making friends along the way.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU We have access to the Citizens Advice Bureau - a national information service

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factLAST YEAR THE ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CENTRE SUPPORTED OVER 4,500 STUDENTS, INCLUDING OVER 1,000 ON ACADEMIC ISSUES, A 32% RISE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR.

DIVERSITY & SUPPORT GROUPS Run by students for students and supported by SU staff, there are seven different groups that give you the opportunity to be listened to and get support and advice from people you have something in common with. One member of each of the groups represents the views of their members on the University’s Equalities and Diversity Network.







YOU can join over 80 society and media groups

FIND OUT MORE BATHSTUDENT.COM/SOCIETIESBATHSTUDENT.COM/MEDIAFOR A FULL LIST OF OUR 83 SOCIETIES SEE PAGE 42


FAITH & CULTURAL SOCIETIES Whatever your background, our faith and cultural societies are open to all. Getting involved is a great opportunity to practise a new language or learn more about another culture.


RECREATIONAL SOCIETIES Recreational societies are a fantastic place to continue your current interests and to try something new.

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ARTS SOCIETIES Whatever your experience, if you are interested in the Arts, either as a performer or behind the scenes, there are 17 different Arts Societies to choose from.

SET UP YOUR OWN SOCIETY If something you enjoy doing isn’t currently offered as a society then fear not, if you can find 30 friends who share your interests then you can apply to set up a new society.

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“I’d always been told that being part of a sports club or a society at uni was a great experience, but I never imagined it would change my life as much as it has”

GRACE DAVIS – CHAIR OF POLESOC 2013/14

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY If you want to make your mark on a society, you can stand for committee! Become a chair or treasurer, and you can take charge of your society, gain valuable experience in leadership, receive specific training and have a say in how societies are run!

STUDENT MEDIA Student Media is made up of three groups and membership grants you access to all three, so whether you’re interested in radio, television, the newspaper or all three there are no limits to what you can do. Media offers full support and training so if you are a complete beginner or experienced in media then you can get involved!

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UNIVERSITY RADIO BATH (RADIO) The award winning student radio station

broadcasts non-stop on campus and online.

BATHIMPACT (NEWSPAPER) The free fortnightly newspaper –

by students, for students.

CAMPUSTV (TELEVISION) For students interested in filming,

presenting, producing or directing.

Classes in music, dance, theatre, visual arts and more. Subsidised for students.

Socials, talks, job opportunities and support for student activities.

Classes running this autumn, arts centre opens Feb 2015

Stay in touch:ebulletin www.bath.ac.uk/iciatwitter @ICIAbath facebook.com/ICIAUniversityofBath

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YOU can get involved in sport,whatever your level of interest

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SPORT

SOCIAL SPORT There are 49 student-led sports clubs for you to join from Rowing and Riding to Dodgeball and Boxing. For a full list see page 42.

COMPETITIVE SPORT We have over 100 teams competing in British Universities Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues and tournaments. In the 2013-14 competition, Bath finished within the top five out of all UK Universities.

EQUIPMENT HIRE You can hire a range of equipment from the Rec Club, including camping equipment, wetsuits, rackets and tug-of-war ropes.

RECREATIONAL SPORT There are a variety of recreational activities available throughout the academic year through the 3.thirty club; including friendly inter-hall and interdepartment competitions.

QUALIFICATIONS A range of organisations provide sporting qualifications for your personal development. Financial assistance to students who volunteer through SU Sport may be available.

FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR SPORTS CLUBS SEE PAGE 42

“Being involved with a sports club in my opinion is the best way to meet new people and develop friendships at university as you are all passionate about the same thing. It also gave me a really good opportunity to volunteer in a number of different roles, from football coach to chairman, which all look great on my CV!

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JACK STANBURY – CHAIR OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL & FUTSAL

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY There are many volunteer roles available from captains, coaches, committee members, Halls Sports Rep, and Inter-Halls Day volunteers to Club Development Officers and Sports Captains. All their work can be recognised through the Sports Volunteer Recognition Scheme and The Bath Award.

SPORTS COMMITTEES Each Sports Club has an elected committee that coordinates recruitment, budgets, marketing, facility bookings and training sessions. You could also be on the Executive Committee which - working with the Sports Officer – has responsibility for leading the strategic direction of student-led sport.

YOU can develop yourskills and experience

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JOBS & DEVELOPMENT

JOBLINK Joblink advertises part-time vacancies for University departments and local/national employers for jobs on campus and in the surrounding area. We also let you know about networking events to talk to professionals in your field and provide advice and information on a range of employment-related issues.

• Tips for finding work

• CV and covering letters

• Tax queries

• International student advice – applying for a national insurance number & leaving the UK after studies

• National minimum wage

• Work/Study balance

ENTERPRISE Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, Enterprise Bath is here to help. From inspiring speakers to innovative workshops and exciting competitions, access our mentor network and build your business skills with us. You could:

• Pitch a business idea to our Dragons.

• Come up with an app idea for our Apps Crunch competition.

• Be paired with a mentor in the Business Plan Competition.

• Try out your business and product ideas for the day with Uni Popshop.

• Meet students interested in business, enterprise and innovation with student-led group BANTER.

“The Uni Popshopcompetition has taught me some invaluable skills such as effective teamwork and communication, engaging with customers both online and offline, budgeting, sales, marketing and presentation skills. It is also a great opportunity to meet new people from other universities and learn more about social enterprise”

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NISH PARKAR – TEAM LEADER FOR TEAM ORIGIN(UNI POPSHOP COMPETITION).

The SU offers you hundreds of opportunities to build an impressive CV, that will help you stand out to employers. Positions of responsibility include:

• SU Officers (full-time)• Committee positions• Event Managers• Volunteers• Hall Reps

By getting involved you can demonstrate skills employers value such as leadership, communication, time management, public speaking, teamwork and planning. All gained before you graduate!

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SKILLS TRAINING Skills Training provides a wide range of free workshops delivered by industry professionals, academic staff and specially trained student trainers. Training focusses on improving your career prospects, academic skills, leadership and personal development.

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Academic & Faculty Reps• Skills Trainers• Peer Mentors or PAL Leaders• Freshers’ Week volunteers

Topics include:• Top Tips for Essay

Writing

• Critical Thinking

• Managing Your Online Profile

• Presentation Skills

• Event Management & Fundraising

• Group Work

• Starting a Student Business

• Succeeding at an Interview

• Self Defence

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YOU can get recognition foryour extra curricular activities

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THE BATH AWARDIf you are applying for a placement, a part-time job or starting your career, you will need to demonstrate to employers the skills and competencies they value and that make you stand out from other applicants. Extra-curricular activities, work experience, volunteering and additional learning can all provide tangible examples of why you are the best person for the job. The Bath Award recognises the skills and experiences you have gained through your extra-curricular activities and gives you formal accreditation on your transcript.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH (D OF E)GOLD AWARDThrough the SU, you can achieve your D of E Gold Award by completing a personal programme of five activities: Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and Residential. You may already be in a sports club or society, or volunteering in some way, so it is a great way to get a nationally recognised award that will make your CV stand out.

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SPORTS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION SCHEME The Sport Volunteer Recognition Scheme in partnership with the University Department for Sports Development and Recreation assesses your contribution to sport at Bath and recognises and rewards you in a similar way to the Volunteer Recognition Scheme. Any student may apply for the scheme whether they are a committee member,coach or involved in SU Sport in a significant way.

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“The ability to reflect upon your experiences at the University is rewarding enough but to gain the official recognition on your degree transcript through the Bath Award adds that extra sense of achievement!”

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INCLUSIVITY AWARDThe Inclusivity Award is an award that can be achieved by student groups. It is a commitment from the group to ensuring all students are welcomed and able to join all activities. By taking part in this award students will bring new ideas and ways of thinking to help development and growth and also be leading change both in Bath and nationally with a unique and innovative award for student groups.

AWARDS CEREMONIESAttended by University and SU staff, our high profile ceremonies recognise the contribution and outstanding achievement of individuals and groups through speeches, awards and certificates. (see page 29)

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDThe SU is an accredited Investing in Volunteers organisation and has a clear commitment to high standards in the management and development of its volunteers. There are over 1500 volunteers within the SU linked to a variety of roles such as being a chair of a committee, a peer mentor, volunteering in the local community, an event or project manager etc. The Volunteer Recognition Scheme rewards you at bronze, silver and gold levels and relates to the number of hours you give to volunteering. This could be another great addition to your CV.

KATIE BARNBY – BATH AWARD RECIPIENT







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YOU can make a differencethrough volunteering RAISE & GIVE RAG

Join RAG and fundraise for local and national charities by helping run lots of fun events such as the Mega Abseil, the Bath Half Marathon the Fashion Show and climbing Mount Kili.

V TEAM V Team run a

range of activities including: National Trust Residential, Age UK Lunchtime club and Oxfam campaigning events.

ONE OFF OR ONGOING VOLUNTEERING We have links with local and national

charities to provide opportunities that will allow you to develop skills and explore new and challenging roles. This could be helping at a festival or regularly volunteering in a local museum or charity.

VOLUNTEERING OVERSEAS We can help advise on how you can volunteer abroad for a year or just for a couple of weeks.

SPORTS CLUBS AND SOCIETIES IN THE COMMUNITY

Many societies volunteer in the local community, including Bath University Guides and Scouts and St John Ambulance. Find out if your Sports Club or Society already does community activities such as running sessions in local schools - or make it happen yourself!

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‘It’s easy to see why so many students volunteer - it’s exciting, fun and a great way to make new friends but it’s alsogreat for employability. I’ve developed skills ranging from public speaking to time management and have so many experiences to talk about whether to friends, family or employers’

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MATTHEW HUMBERSTONE – CHAIR OF V TEAM

DEVELOPMENT THROUGH VOLUNTEERING

Being involved in Volunteering can provide you with the following skills: Event Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Project Planning, Budget Planning, Negotiation & Networking skills.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE - ENACTUS Through Enterprise, the student group Enactus works with leaders in business to nurture students’ entrepreneurial skills and help them become socially responsible business leaders in the future.

SCHOOL TUTORING If you would like to gain

an insight into what it is like to be a teacher you can volunteer as a general classroom assistant for one morning/afternoon each week in a local primary school.

HALL REP VOLUNTEER & FUNDRAISING

You could organise charity fundraising and community volunteering activities with your hall and make a really positive impact on others.

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The Sports InjuryClinic & Human Performance CentreWe have a team of highly qualified therapiststhat offer cutting edge services whether you are an elite athlete, fun runner, or simply recovering from an injury or accident.

Students get a discount off all therapies!

We offer:• Physiotherapy • Sports Massage• Sports Nutrition • Sports Psychology• Health and fitness testing

To book an appointment either pop in and see us at the Sports Training Village, or please call: 01225 383636 or email: [email protected] more information please visit:www.teambath.com/physio-sport-science

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BARS & ENTERTAINMENT

food and drink club nightsThe Plug serves a range of hot and cold food including bagels, pizzas, burgers, salads and more.

DAILY DEALS There are daily meal deals available from The Plug. Monday – Thursday 17:00 – 20:00 Friday 20:00 – 22:00 Sunday 18:00 – 22:00

STARBUCKS

SERVING SATRBUCKS FROM 8:30AM MON – FRI AND 12:00 SAT & SUN

COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE, TAZO PREMIUM TEAS, FRAPPUCCINOS AND ICED BEVERAGES.

AS WELL AS A RANGE OF STARBUCKS CONFECTIONARY

BATH’S BIGGEST STUDENT NIGHT - THE ONLY PLACE TO BE EVERY WEDNESDAY!

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BARS & ENTERTAINMENT

KEEP CONNECTED FOR ALL THE LATEST DEALS AND EVENT NEWS. Facebook/PlugTub @Plug_Tub @BathSUEVERY PENNY YOU SPEND AT THE PLUG & TUB IS REINVESTED INTO SU SERVICES.

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sport LIVE SPORT We show a variety of sport from football and rugby to the Super Bowl on our multiple HD screens. With food and drinks promotions available during matches this is the best place to watch live sport.

Start the weekend at The Plug, with music from URB and amazing discounted drinks. 16:00 – 20:00 Pints of selected beers and ciders from £1.70 & selected soft drinks from 80p. 20:00 – 22:0020% off all food

19:30 – 23:00Every Tuesday Bath’s largest pub quiz. £1 per person to enter with amazing prizes to be won.

PUB SPORTS Fancy a game? The Plug & Tub are fully equipped with pool tables, darts and even table tennis!

20:00 – 23:00Every Thursday Live acoustic music in The Plug.Come and take part or just sit back, relax and enjoy!

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

SEPTEMBERFreshers’ WeekA huge team of Captains and Crew support the Freshers’ Week Event Managers in running all of the events and activities during Freshers’ Week for over 3,000 new students.

OCTOBERArmageddonGet involved in RAG’s exciting Escape the Zombies game’. The campus will be trans-formed into a zombie infested playground and as a survivor you will need nerves of steel, brain power, and the ability to work in a team using tactics to escape infection and survive against the hordes of zombies.

These are just a few of our key events happening this year!

NOVEMBER Bath FireworksRAG (Raise and Give) help out with the biggest fireworks display in Bath. Help out on the night, or just come along and enjoy the evening!

NOVEMBER & APRILTHINK WeeksYou could be a part of the team who run two week-long health and well-being awareness campaigns.

DECEMBERSnowballCome and join over 1,500 students celebrating the end of first semester by partying at Snowball, the biggest event in the SU Sport calendar run by the SU Sports Executive Committee.

FEBRUARY Refresh WeekA week full of events and activities to remind you about everything the SU has to offer and to give you another chance to get involved!

Student Volunteer Week Looking to have fun, meet new people, develop your skills and contribute to the local community? Then look no further! SV Week is run by V Team and they will have a range of exciting and different volunteer opportunities for you to take part in. Each project lasts from a few hours to a whole day, with a variety of exciting events held throughout the week for you to get involved in.

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MARCH Rag Week RAG Week is organised by a team of students dedicated to fundraising. The week will be packed full of events including a mega abseil, sky diving and a talent contest -to name but a few!! All proceeds go towards RAG’s four main local charities.

One BathOne Bath is a week of activities run by students, which celebrates the diversity and culture on campus which can include anything from performances, workshops and food-tasting to films and debates.

APRILVarsityGet involved in running this campus-wide sporting event,or just come and enjoy the atmosphere, watching Bath compete against their closest rivals to find out who is the best in the South-West.

MAYSummer BallA massive sell out every year,the Summer Ball is a night you will never forget. 4,000 students partyon campus with previous headliners such as Rizzle Kicks and Ellie Goulding! Graduating students and then NUS Extra card holders get priority ticket booking.

DISABILITY SPORTS DAY Get involved or create awareness of disability sport through the SU Sport Disability Sports Day. Both disabled and able bodied athletes and students can enjoy trying out and experiencing a range of Paralympic sports.

AWARDS CEREMONIESThere are many awards ceremonies towards the end of the Academic year such as the Blues Awards, and the Activities Awards. These awards give us the opportunity to recognise the contribution that you make to the Students’ Union and celebrate your successes as groups and individuals. They are always a fantastic way to end the year. (see page 21)

We also have ongoing events happening all the time that you can get involved with!

V TEAMV Team (student volunteering) organise a range of events and projects throughout the year with both local and national charities.

HALL REPSEvents Reps are elected Hall Reps who organise social, sporting and cultural events for their halls. Look out for their events which will happen throughout the year!

DISCOVER TRIPSOur city and cultural trips offer you the chance to get away for a day, take a break from your studies and make new friends.

UNI POP SHOPThrough Enterprise, you can run your own pop-up shop for the day in the Student Centre. Available every Thursday.

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LEADERSHIP

HALL REPS Hall Reps are first year students who are elected to provide a range of activities which help first years in halls accommodation feel part of a community. The Hall Reps also feedback issues raised by students to both Accommodation and the SU. There are eight positions for each hall, Lead Rep, Treasurer, Community Rep, Events Rep, Sports Rep, Volunteer and Fundraising Rep and two Open Reps. The Lead Rep co-ordinates the work of the other Hall Reps and chairs their committees.

COMMITTEE POSITIONS Most student groups, like Sports Clubs, Media and Societies have their own elected committee that oversees the recruitment of new members, manages the budget, arranges social events, facility bookings and training sessions.

FRESHERS’ WEEK EVENT MANAGERS Over the summer three Freshers’ Week Event Managers are appointed to coordinate Freshers’ Week and manage a team of Captains and Crew (over 300 volunteers).

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE POSITIONS Most student groups like Diversity & Support Groups and Societies also have an Executive Committee, which - working alongside their SU Officer – has responsibility for leading their area and making decisions which affect it.

“My work as a FWEM has not only allowed to me to expand my own creative horizons but also granted me insights in every aspect of the Students’ Union. I have also gained a variety of skills including organisation and self-motivation and I hope to incorporate these in my professional and academic career”.

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SU OFFICERS You could be elected to be one of the five SU Officers who lead the direction of the SU for a year. You can make a positive change to students’ lives and represent 15,000 students to key decision makers at the University and local community. This is an outstanding opportunity to spend a year gaining experience at a senior level.

MORGAN REES – FRESHERS’ WEEK EVENT MANAGER (FWEM)

REVIEW PANEL The Review Panel is seen as a body of critical friends, who have a responsibility to review the performance and the effectiveness of the SU Officers. The panel is made up of Chairs from Executive Committees and three other selected students.

ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR You could be appointed to oversee SU elections for a year, working with a group of students to assist the Returning Officer in the delivery of fair and democratic elections.

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HELP OTHERS

NIGHTLINE Nightline is a confidential listening service run by students for students. As a volunteer you get trained and supported by the Nightline committee and have the opportunity to support fellow students.

TRANSPORT You could help your student group, club or society attend events off campus by becoming an accredited MiDAS minibus/MPV driver.

factLAST YEAR OVER 3,000 STUDENTS WERE GIVEN PEER SUPPORT THROUGH 23 PEER MENTORING AND 8 PEER ASSISTED LEARNING SCHEMES.

DIVERSITY & SUPPORT GROUPS Seven groups offer you mutual support and a chance to meet other students you have something in common with. Run by students, and supported by SU staff, you will have the opportunity to be listened to and get confidential advice and guidance as well as run awareness campaigns. Representatives of each of the groups also represent members’ views on the University’s Equality and Diversity Network.

The groups are:• Enable – a group for students with disabilities• Bath Erasmus and Exchange Network• Gender Equality• Race Equality Group • LGBT• Mature Students• Student Parents

“I was inspired to volunteer for PAL having experienced the difference it makes to students enabling them to discuss topics with colleagues and develop new approaches to study. It is an amazing feeling, working through a topic and seeing the students’ level of understanding increase along with their confidence.”

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SKILLS TRAINERS Provided with full support and professional training you could deliver quality training sessions to your peers. We will take your existing skills and develop them to a professional level, helping you stand out in the job market.

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PEER SUPPORT You could become a Peer Mentor and help new students adjust to university life sharing tips about studying your course and being a student at Bath. Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Leaders are responsible for facilitating study sessions to help students make the most of their learning.

ABI MEILKE-ROCHE –PAL LEADER (PEER ASSISTED LEARNING)

FRESHERS’ WEEK CREW & CAPTAINS Over 300 “Crew” and “Captains” become a vital part of the Freshers’ Week volunteer team, and are the main point of contact for new students, helping them settle in to university life.

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SU OFFICER ELECTIONS In March, you elect who runs your SU for a year and will speak on your behalf to the University, locally and nationally. You could go one step further and stand for election as an SU Officer yourself.

IDEAS TO ACTION If you have an idea to improve

the SU, University or local community, put it forward through the website and your SU will help you bring about the change.

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ACADEMIC & FACULTY REP ELECTIONS Over 300 elected representatives sit on over 90

different University committees and speak on your behalf about things you want improved. You can stand or choose your Academic & Faculty Reps at the start of Semester One.

SURVEYS It is really important you have a say about your

experience as a student, so we know what needs improving. One of the key ways your SU identifies the things you want us to improve in your SU or within the University is through the Student Opinion Survey (SOS).

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COMMITTEES & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES Every student group has an elected committee and

every area, such as Sports or Societies, is run by an Executive Committee. Make sure you feedback your views to your committees about ways to improve your area and to influence change within your SU and the University.

CAMPAIGNS Campaigns are a way to

make real and positive change to university, local or national issues. Running your own campaign or helping others with theirs is a way you can make the lives of students better. The SU will be there to help and support you throughout any campaigns you want to do, from financing the campaign all the way to marketing it. Student activism is a big part of university life and the SU is here to enable all of our students to be a part of it. Be the change you want to see.

There are a range of other ways to let us know what you want improving and changing. You can use:

Website “Talk to Us” Form Email: [email protected] Pop in and see the SU Officers in their offices at any time

Catch the Officers out and about when we take the SU on tour across campus

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Contacts POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATION

E: [email protected] T: 01225 385184

REPRESENTATION E: [email protected] T: 01225 383090

SPORTS E: [email protected] T: 01225 383263/386607

SOCIETIES E: [email protected] T: 01225 384860

THE BATH AWARD E: [email protected] T: 01225 383406

SKILLS TRAINING E: [email protected] T: 01225 383403

STUDENTS’ UNION - GENERAL E: [email protected] T: 01225 383800

VOLUNTEERING E: volunteers@bath T: 01225 386385

ADVICE AND SUPPORT E: [email protected] T: 01225 386906

BARS & ENTERTAINMENT E: [email protected] T: 01225 386139

DIVERSITY AND SUPPORT GROUPS E: [email protected] T: 01225 386906

ENTERPRISE BATH E: [email protected] T: 01225 386678

HALL REPS E: [email protected] T: 01225 385847

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION E: [email protected] T: 01225 385184

JOBLINK E: [email protected] T: 01225 383633

PEER SUPPORT E: [email protected] T: 01225 383195

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ADVICE AND SUPPORT Nightline volunteers One Bath Week Volunteers Think Week Volunteers

BARS & ENTERTAINMENT The Plug & The Tub Klass SCORE Plug QUIZ Open Mic Pub Sports

DIVERSITY AND SUPPORT GROUPS ENABLE Erasmus & Exchange Network Gender Equality LGBT Mature Students Racial Equality

ENTERPRISE BATH Apps Crunch (App Competition) Business Plan Competition Uni Popshop

YOU HAVE HUNDREDS OF WAYS TO MEET NEW PEOPLE & GET INVOLVED!

Dragons’ Den BANTER (Entrepreneurs) Enactus (Social Enterprise)

JOBS & DEVELOPMENT Joblink (Part Time Jobs) Business Networking (Joblink) Skills Training Sessions Student Trainers (Skills Training)

PEER SUPPORT Peer Assisted Learning – PAL Peer Mentors

REPRESENTATION Academic Reps Council/Senate/Students’ Union (CSSU) Reps Equality & Diversity Reps Faculty Reps Hall Reps International Students’ Association NUS Conference Delegates Postgraduate Association Senate Reps SU Officers

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SPORTS CLUBS American Football Archery Association Football & Futsal Athletics Badminton Basketball Boxing Canoe Cheerleading Cricket Cycling Dodgeball Fencing Floorball Gliding Golf Gymnastics Handball Hockey Jiu Jitsu Judo Karate Lacrosse Latin & Ballroom Lifesaving Motorsports Mountaineering

Netball Pool, Snooker, Darts Riding Rowing Rugby (League and Union) Sailing Sanda Kickboxing Shooting Skydiving Snowsports Squash Sub Aqua Surf Swimming Table Tennis Taekwondo Tennis Trampolining Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Water Polo

SOCIETIES African Caribbean (ACS) Amnesty Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE)


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Asian Students’ (BUASS) Atheists & Humanists& Secularists Backstage Baking Appreciation (BUBAS) Bath Arab Society (BAM) Bath Area Malaysian Students’ Association (BAMSA) Bath Fashion Biosciences (BUBS) Breakdancing Buddhism Meditation Capoeira (CUB) Catholic (CathSoc) Chamber Choir Chemical Engineers (CESA) Chemistry (ChemSoc) Choral & Orchestral (CH&OS) Circus Skills (Gravity Vomit) Comedy Writing, Improvisation & Performance (CWIPS) Computer Science (BCSS) CSS (Chinese Student Society) Curry Appreciation (BUCAS) Cypriot Dancing (BodySoc) Debating (BUDS) Duke of Edinburgh Economics (BEST)

Electrical & Mechanical Engineering (BEAMES)Engineers Without Borders (EWB)Film (BUFS)Finance (BFS)Folk FrenchGerman Guides and Scouts (BUGS)Hellenic Islamic (BUIS)Italian Japanese Jewish Knitting (KnitSoc)Krishna ConsciousnessLiterature (LitSoc)Live Action & Dramatic Encounters (BLADES)Mandarin Chinese (ChinaRen)Maths (BUMS)Model United Nations (BUMUN)Motor-Cycle Club (BUMCC)Music (MusicSoc) Musicals (BUSMS)Natural Science (BUNSS)People & PlanetPharmacy Students’ Association (PSA)Photography (PhotoSoc) Physics’ Students Society (PhySoc)

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Poker Pole Dancing (PoleSoc)Politics Psychology Students (BAPS)Radio Controlled Model Club (RCModelSoc)Real Ale (BRAS)Romanian Russian Speaking SalsaScandinavian Sci-fi, Fantasy & Anime Self Defence Social And Policy Science society (SOAPS)Spanish Sport & Social Science (BUSASS)St John Ambulance (LINKS)Table Top (BUTTS)TEDx Bath ClubThai Theatre (BUST)University of Bath Management Society (UBMS)Vegetarian Video Game (BUNCS)Vietnamese (VietBath)Visual Arts (SplatArt)Welsh Wine

STUDENT MEDIA University Radio Bath (URB - Radio)CampusTV (TV) Bathimpact (Newspaper)

STUDENTS’ UNION GENERAL Campaigns Discover Trips Freshers’ Week Captains/Crew Freshers’ Week Event Managers SU Officers Review Panel members

RECOGNITION Duke of Edinburgh Award Inclusivity Award The Bath Award (Skills accreditation) Volunteer Recognition Award

VOLUNTEERING Community Volunteering One off volunteering RAG Fundraising School Tutoring The V Team Transport volunteers Volunteering Overseas


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