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2015

Welcome to

We are a city of hot air balloons, cider, street art and festivals. This is your home for at least the next year, and you’re going to love it.

‘This is the mould that I came from, Bristol University’ – Simon Pegg

Congratulations on making it into one of the most notoriously hard-to-get-in-to Universities in the UK! Our advice is: get stuck in. Join the sky diving club, go to that party on a boat with those random people from your course and nominate yourself to be a student representative. While at University you will be presented with more opportunities than you ever have in your life: seize them.

This guide offers you just a taster of some of the things you will be able to get up to while at Bristol, as well as some sage (we think!) advice from people who have been students here. Have a flip through and if there’s anything else we can help you with, drop us a line: [email protected]

We’re looking forward to meeting you.Your Bristol Students’ Union officers x

4 The people you need to know

6 Getting the best from student life

8 Welcome Week events

12 Welcome Fair map

15 Society taster sessions

18 Societies, student media & sports clubs

24 Sports

25 Student media

25 Raising and Giving (RAG)

23 Volunteering

28 Bristol Green Capital

30 What’s in the Student Union building?

34 Five must know places in Bristol

36 The Bristol SU secret guide to Bristol

37 Dos and don’ts

38 Accommodation

40 Just Ask

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We will have your back throughout your time at Bristol.

Twice a year, you will elect your own leadership who will then represent you to the University and others. If you have any issues with your course or your halls or even with a dodgy landlord, we can help with that. If you want to set up your own sports club or society, we can help with that as well. We can help you get a job, sort you out with some volunteering or even help you find a house. Hopefully when the time comes you’ll be able to help other students too. Here are some of the things you get as a member of Bristol SU:

• Access to our 260 societies and 60 sports clubs• Use of the newly refurbished Richmond Building,

including its legendary gig venue the Anson Rooms, two theatres, two bars, music rooms, dark room, dance studio, activity spaces and study spaces

• Parties and events throughout the year. Everything from huge club nights to pub quizzes and TED talks

• Representation. Having Bristol SU on your side means that your ideas get taken seriously by the University and others

• Access to your very own lettings agency, advice service and more.

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The people you need to know

Tom PhippsUnion Affairs Officer

@Thomas_Phipps

What are your responsibilities? • Leading on our democratic systems• Ensuring our student groups get the

support they need• Improving communications within

the SU and at the university• Improving the quality and

accessibility of SU services, facilities and activities.

What is your top tip for students? Join a society or JCR committee or become a rep. You will genuinely be helping to improve your experience at Bristol.

Sarah rEDRUPStudent Living Officer

@SarahtheRedrup

What are your responsibilities?• Ensuring that all students get

the best from their housing and accommodation

• Looking after student well-being and mental health

• Sustainability initiatives• Helping students with part time

employment.

What is your top tip for students? Take time to explore your new city (and new home!), try out different things and don’t feel bad about yourself if you don’t think that you are living up to the “student experience”. It’s a myth!

Jamie Cross

What are your responsibilities? • Ensuring equality and diversity

across all of the University’s work• Widening participation in all

University and SU groups• Making services across the

University and SU more accessible to all

• Representing liberation groups.

What is your top tip for students? Bring a door stop with you if you’re moving into halls or a shared house so people can see when you’re in and stop and chat. Equally you can see what’s going on so won’t miss out on anything!

There are six elected officers who work for you full time. If you need anything, this lot are your first port of call. It is their job to get the best for you.

Equality, Liberation & Access Officer@Cross4Jamie



Steph Harris

What are your responsibilities?• Promoting sport, exercise and

health • Increasing participation at all

levels of University sport• Helping elite sports clubs and

teams achieve their goals• Driving student development

through Bristol SU.

What is your top tip for students? Try as many different clubs and societies as possible and make the most of the opportunity to try new things.

Max Austin

What are your responsibilities?• Undergraduate academic and

welfare matters• Acting as the SU contact for

academic societies• Looking after undergraduate

course reps• Representing undergraduate

students’ views to the University.

What is your top tip for students? Definitely go and explore the great pubs and bars of Bristol. There are loads that are hidden away!

Laura hO

What are your responsibilities?• Postgraduate academic and

welfare matters• Working with postgrad course reps• Lobbying the University for

more support and resources for postgraduates

• Heading up the Bristol SU Postgraduate Network.

What is your top tip for students? If you are starting Bristol as a postgraduate join the Bristol SU Postgraduate Network Facebook page and come along to our events.

Undergraduate Education Officer@Max4Education

Postgraduate Education Officer@LauraHo1992

Sport & Student Development Officer @StephHarris8



We are a democracyNot only are you well represented, but you choose who represents you. We hold a few different rounds of elections throughout the year, and it is in your best interest to make sure you vote and elect leaders that you can put your faith in.

If you want to be at the heart of the activity, if you want to make things happen and be involved in making fundamental decisions: run to be a rep yourself. Anyone can run, whether you are an undergraduate, a first year, a postgraduate, part time, international or mature student. Stand up, be counted and make sure that you and your fellow students are getting the best out of University life.

If you want to change something, you can:• Submit an idea on our website:

bristolsu.org.uk/make-a-change• Speak to your representative • Propose your idea to Student Council

- if representatives vote to support it, the SU will make it happen

• Bring your proposal to AMM (the Annual Members Meeting) on 18 February, a meeting of the entire student body, where all students will be able to vote on whether or not to implement your idea.

Who to speak to about what Students are elected to look after every part of your University life. You will have reps for your course, your halls, your societies and sports clubs as well as reps making sure that all identities are represented. We’ve got you covered.

This also means that when your time comes and you choose to take on a leadership position yourself, there really is something for everyone. You might see yourself as a sports-person, an academic, a socialite or a politician. Whatever you’re into, there is a role out there that will help you to develop your interests and skills. The next page is a run down of all the different rep roles.

The Bristol SU voice is a powerful one. SU reps work tirelessly with the university to get the best for you, and that’s a conversation that you can and should be part of.

If there’s something that you think could improve your life, or the lives of your fellow students, the solution is very simple: bring your idea to your reps and we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Want to do more, be at the heart of the action and the forefront of progress at the university? Then run to be a rep yourself.

question: how can I have the best student life?

ANSWER: TAKE YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE



ACADEMIC REPSCourse reps:Elected first termThere is a course rep for every year on every course. This is the person to speak to about making sure that your course is the best it can be. You will elect your course rep right at the beginning of first term. In fact, why not nominate yourself?

Faculty reps: Elected second termCourse reps feed into faculty reps, who represent students across the whole faculty to the University and Union.

PART TIME OFFICERSElected second termThere are nine part time officers, who represent specific student groups or issues and feed into the six full time officers. These are:• Sustainability and environmental

officer • Mature and part time students’

officer• International students’ officer • Women’s officer • Disabled students’ officer • LGBT+ students’ officer • Black and minority ethnic students’

officer • Chair of student council • Widening participation officer

STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPSElected second termThere are four executive committees that represent areas of student activity. Each has an elected chair. The execs are:• RAG (raising and giving) exec• Volunteering exec• Sports exec • Societies exec

Find out who your reps are, and more about what they do at bristolsu.org.uk/reps

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• Improve student life in Bristol• Have the privilege of representing

hundreds of students• Work with the University to make

decisions• Meet lots of new people• Stand out to future employers

REASONS TO STAND TO BE A REP


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Silent disco at the funfairSaturday 19 September, 7pm. Anson Rooms. Expect some fairground classics: the crazy golf, the bouncy castles and the smell of candyfloss. Don’t be fooled though, there is nothing traditional about this night out.

Movie night Saturday 19 September. Winston Theatre. 3:30pm La Suerte Esta EchadaPart of our cinematic voyage around Latin America. With introduction from Sergio Leone, film and TV producer.7:30pm Toy Story

Mature student soirée Sunday 20 September, 7pm. Balloon Bar. If you’re wondering who else is taking on the challenge of being a mature student around Bristol, come down to our Welcome Week Soiree at The Balloon Bar!

UNI SMART Talks Sunday 20 September, 11am - 8pm. Anson Rooms City centre halls’ introductory talks.

Movie night Sunday 20 September, Winston Theatre. 3:30pm Havana BluesPart of our cinematic voyage around Latin America.7:30pm Starter for 10

Postgraduate Fiesta Monday 21 September, 6pm. Balloon BarMeet the other members of your PG Network at a Mediterranean Fiesta in your Student Union bar, The Balloon!

UNI SMART Talks Monday 21 September, 10am - 7pm. Anson Rooms. Stoke Bishop halls’ introductory talks.

Havana NightMonday 21 September, 8:30pm. Anson Rooms. LeRoc society presents an evening of jive

with a side of salsa at their Havana Night.

Movie nightMonday 21 September, Winston Theatre.3:30pm Por La LibrePart of our cinematic voyage around Latin America.7:30pm L’Auberge Espagnole

PGCE Welcome DrinksTuesday 22 September,

Balloon Bar. 4pm Calling all PGCE students! Get to know some new faces by meeting your coursemates at your Student Union bar, The Balloon.

Welcome to Bristol 2015Tuesday 22 September, 7pm. Balloon Bar. Did you know Bristol is the European Green Capital for 2015? This welcome event introduces everything happening in Bristol in this landmark year.

Movie nightTuesday 22 September, Winston Theatre. 3:30pm MaroaPart of our cinematic voyage around Latin America7:30pm Legally blonde

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Sports night: the Big kick offWednesday 23 September, 7:30pm. Balloon Bar Wednesday is Bristol’s regular night out for sports clubs. Tonight’s your chance to meet the people running the clubs.

Seann Walsh comedy nightWednesday 23 September, 7:30pm. Anson Rooms. Seann Walsh headlines this night of comedy, with Ivo Graham and Mark Simmons.

Movie nightWednesday 23 September, Winston Theatre. 3:30pm Bombon: el PerroPart of our cinematic voyage around Latin America.7:30pm The Godfather

Peace of mind café crawlThursday 24 September, 2pm. Balloon Bar. Join the Peace of Mind Mental Health society and Tea Appreciation society for a tour of the best of Bristol’s vibrant Café scene.

Raise the bar: slam poetryThursday 24 September, 7:30pm. Balloon Bar. Enjoy a bill of the finest poets and spoken word artists lighting up Bristol right now. Run in association with Bristol University Poetry & Creative Writing society.

Movie nightThursday 24 September, Winston Theatre. 4pm Y Tu Mama TambienPart of our cinematic voyage around Latin America.8pm Hero

Inform educate entertain talksThursday 24 September, 9pm. Anson Rooms. Some of the most inspirational speakers around will be delivering short talks. If you’re a fan of TED talks, you won’t want to miss this.

KaraokeFriday 25 September, 8pm. Balloon Bar. Dust off those vocal cords for a Friday night belting out your favourite tunes accompanied by our in-house band.

Movie nightFriday 25 September, Winston Theatre. 3:30pm The Motorcycle DiariesPart of our cinematic voyage of Latin America.7:30pm Gravity

The big fat Bristol su pub quizSaturday 26 September, 7:30pm. Anson Rooms.Normally quiz night is in The Balloon Bar every Monday, but to celebrate its return we will be hosting it in the Anson Rooms.

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mOVING IN PARTY Sunday 20 September, Bunker. £6 One of Bristol’s legendary student haunts. Two rooms, VIP lounge and banging tunes! No better place to ‘ease’ your way in to the week.

Future TakeoverMonday 21 September, 02 Academy. £6Join us in our Future Takeover . Think galactic glitter, supernova spandex or just come as Kepler 452b! Hosted by Benny Blanco and Co.

Hawaiian boat party Monday 21 September Thekla. £5Attempting to stretch out those feel-good summer vibes! We want to see your Dad’s best (worst) floral shirts and hula skirts.

x marks the spotTuesday 22 September, Thekla. £6 All aboard the legendary boat that rocks! Pirates at the ready, and look out for treasure. Yaaaaar!

house 100Tuesday 22 September, Basement 45. £5 A famous little underground club, renowned for showcasing Bristol’s world known electronic music scene.

phresh prince partyWednesday 23 September, Syndicate. £6 In West Philadelphia and born raised! Don your phreshest 90’s garments and get ready to re-live the decade that was so uncool it was cool!

Back to the future takeoverWednesday 23 September, 02 Academy. £6 You know how films in the 80’s showed what it would be like in 2015? Think clunky robots, flying cars, stereotypical aliens and the generally ridiculous! Again...in the safe hands of Benny Blanco and Co!

TraditionThursday 24 September, Lizard Lounge. £6 Over the years it has become clear that the University of Bristol and Lizard Lounge have a symbiotic relationship - one cannot survive without the other.

apocalypse part iFriday 25 September, Lakota & Coroners Court. £16 The big end of week showcase in one of Bristol’s most iconic and most loved venues - Lakota! Star studded line-up of world renowned DJ’s, supported by an array of Bristolian talent. Is this the end of the world as we know it?

apocalypse part iiSaturday 26 September, The Old Crown Courts. £16 The same star studded line-up, but the setting this time is arguably the most unique in Bristol. Explore the old magistrates courts, wander through the prison cells and party like it’s your last day on earth!

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1. Amphitheatre Marquee Check out some of our societies and sports clubs.• Dance• Food & Drink• Interests & Skills• Music• Performing Arts• Sports & Outdoor Activities• Student Media

2. Sports ArenaSee some of our sports teams in action.

3. Main StageHosted by our very own Burst Radio, with performances from some of our societies.

4. MerchandiseStock up on your Bristol swag.

5. Waterfront Square Marquee Even more societies!

• Academic• Business & Enterprise• Campaigns & Causes• Culture & Language

6. Lettings MarqueeThe Bristol SU Property People.

7. University of Bristol Stalls Come and meet some key people from the University. They’ll be able to offer you advice on a range of aspects of student life.

8. Bristol SU Just Relax Take a break from the crowds! 9. Millennium Square MarqueeFind out what loads of companies have to offer students, and stock up on freebies!

10. Anchor Square MarqueeEnd your day with a visit to more of our commercial partners.

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Society taster sessionsTry a taster session from a selection of societies, from 21-24 September

Vimprove Monday, 11:30am. AR2 Join us in our introductory event: “How can

we help you? The Science of Smart”.

Live Music SocietyMonday, 12pm. Pegg TheatreJoin in on our open mic / bandeoke! Amps,

mics, keyboard & drum kit provided.

Bristol operatic SocietyMonday, 12pm. Pegg TheatreWe will be performing arias, duets and group

pieces, as well as workshops for everyone to

join in.

Table tennis Monday, 1:30pm. Carpenter RoomSessions for beginners, intermediate and

advanced/team players, get involved!

Uob Spoken Word Poetry & Creative Writing Society Monday 1pm. AR2 A platform for students and local writers to

showcase their creativity and perform.

Combat Karate Monday, 3pm. Carpenter RoomTry Combat Karate. An effective martial art for

practical self-defence.

LEROCMonday, 3pm. Dance StudioLeRoc is a fun and casual freestyle dance,

and a great way to meet new people.

Save the children Monday, 3pm AR2 Learn about our charity events, hot coal walk,

sponsored cycle and Christmas Ball.

Massage SocietyMonday, 4:30pm. Carpenter Room Come along and learn a simple hand

massage. All welcome.

mASSTuesday, 11:30am. Carpenter Room Come down to our training session to get

a workout like you’ve never had before. All

levels of fitness are welcome!

rEVUNIONSTuesday, 11:30am. Pegg Theatre UoB’s premier sketch comedy troupe.

Interested in writing, producing or performing

comedy? Come along and join us!

Knitting SocietyTuesday, 12pm. AR2 If you can’t knit you can learn with us; if you

can then come along and be inspired!

Uob A Cappella SocietyTuesday, 1pm. Pegg TheatreA fun and interactive workshop and showcase

for anyone who enjoys singing.



Ju jitsuTuesday, 7pm. Carpenter RoomA fun self defence martial art based on

a system of locking, striking, holding and

throwing techniques.

Student Action for RefugeesTuesday, 1:30pm. AR2We seek to improve the lives and rights of

refugees in the UK through campaigns,

fundraising and volunteering schemes.

Pole fitnessTuesday, 2:30pm. Carpenter RoomA free taster session for anyone interested in

pole fitness and aerial acrobatics.

Pantomime SOCIETYTuesday, 2:30pm. Pegg TheatreTry out acting or directing as we rehearse

and perform extracts from our shows

Mixed Martial ArtsTuesday, 2:30pm. Carpenter RoomSee us showcase skills including Wrestling,

Brazilian Ju Jitsu & Muay Thai.

Bristol DonorsTuesday, 3pm. AR2Learn more about what it’s really like to

give blood or be involved with NHSBT.

Skydiving clubTuesday, 4pm. Carpenter RoomAn opportunity to chat to the committee

about learning to skydive and see demos.

Erasmus Student Network Tuesday, 5:30pm. Carpenter RoomLearn a different language, exchange

cultural knowledge, and make new friends.

Bristol University Islamic SocietyWednesday, 11am. Carpenter RoomLearn about our regular events such

as Friday prayers and sermon, as well

as Discover Islam Week, Charity Week,

Ramadan and Eid activities and more!

Enactus BristolWednesday, 12pm. AR2Find out more about our social enterprise

sustainability organisation.

Bristol Improv SocWednesday, 1pm. Pegg TheatreGet introduced to the exciting and

spontaneous world of improv.

DodgesocWednesday, 1pm. Carpenter RoomLearn about our tournaments and socials,

and get a taste for our weekly games.

Bulgarian SocietyWednesday, 1pm. Dance StudioShow off your awesome moves - Balkan

style - at our Bulgarian Folk Dancing

performance and taster session.

UOB Canoe ClubWednesday, 1pm. Carpenter RoomWe’ll give you a sneak peek into river

paddling and a chance to practise some

of the skills involved in canoe polo.

EpigramWednesday, 1:30pm. AR2Whether you are a budding journalist, or

just want to meet new people, Epigram is

the perfect chance to do both.

UOB Mixed/Mens Lacrosse ClubWednesday, 1:30pm. Anson RoomsSee what makes UBMLC the best club to

be a part of both on and off the field.



BUILDWednesday, 3pm. AR2We are the Bristol University Industry Led

Design society. We’ll be building mini

robots and showing off our past projects!

RoSocWednesday, 4pm. Carpenter RoomNew Romanian student at the University

of Bristol? Or just curious about a new and

interesting culture?

Archaeology & Anthropology SocietyThursday, 11am. AR2Find out about how we can aid you with

your degree, as well as the upcoming

socials, trips and guest speakers we have

to offer throughout the year.

Uob Touch Rugby SocietyThursday, 12pm. Anson RoomsJoin us at our welcome week event to try

out the sport, and a trip to the pub after!

Women in engineering societyThursday, 12:30pm. AR2The Women in Engineering society is open

to everyone and designed to support

female engineers, allow them to meet like

minded individuals and get involved in

engineering related events.

Aikido ClubThursday, 1pm. Carpenter RoomAikido is a martial art for those of any

fitness level and martial experience, with

an emphasis on self-motivation and non-

competition, in a respectful atmosphere.

Bristol University Hindu Society SportsThursday, 1:30pm. Anson RoomsLooking for a new sport? Ever heard of

Kho-Kho or Kabaddi? Come down to

meet new friends and become part of a

team!

Inter:MissionThursday, 2pm. AR2A perfect opportunity for anyone with an

interest in culture, the arts, journalism or all

of the above to gain an insight into and

get involved with a magazine centred on

all of these things.

Amnesty International SocietyThursday, 3:30pm. AR2Join us to hear some informative and

inspirational talks, for letter writing on

a contemporary human rights issue,

and to get a glimpse into how Amnesty

campaign for social justice worldwide.

CoppaFeel! Uni Boob TeamThursday, 4pm. Carpenter RoomWe aim to raise awareness about breast

cancer in young people We’re holding a

Boob Ball Tournament! It’s dodgeball with

a twist, so grab yourself a team of 5.

Breakdance SocietyThursday, 4pm. Carpenter RoomOne of the most active and tightly-knit

societies at Bristol SU, find out more about

our weekly classes from professional

instructors.

Turn the page to see a full list of our

260 societies



DanceBollywood Dance SocietyBreakdance SocietyBristol University Latin American and Ballroom Dancing Society (BULABDS)Capoeira SocietyDance SocietyLeRocPole Fitness SocietyRag Morris and Folk Club

Food & DrinkBristol Real Ale (BRA)Cheese SocietyChocolate SocietyCocktail SocietyCoffee Society

Food SocietyTea Appreciation SocietyVegetarian and Vegan SocietyWine Circle

Interests & SkillsAnime and Sci Fi SocietyArt History SocietyARTofficial: The Fine Art SocietyBaking SocietyBook ClubBristol Debating Union (BDU)Bristol Pokémon Trainer SocietyBristol Screenwriters’ SocietyBristol Uni Zombie Apocalypse NetworkChess ClubChinese Chess and Calligraphy Society

Circus SocietyComputer Gaming Society (COGS)CoppafeelDas Mag DocSoc (Documentary Society)Duke of Edinburgh AwardFashion FederationFine Film SocietyFreethinkersGamesocHeliconIceSoc: The Ice Skating SocietyJournalism SocietyKnitting SocietyLifesaving SocietyMagic SocietyMahjong Society

Societies Student Media & SPORTS CLUBS



PhotoSocPoetry & Creative Writing SocietyPoker SocietyPottery SocietyPublic Speaking SocietyReferees SocietyScavengerSocSt John AmbulanceSynapse Science MagazineTolkien SocietyTurf ClubUBSEDS (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space)University of Bristol Film-making SocietyUniversity of Bristol Motorcycle SocietyVimproveWilderness Medical SocietyWildlife Film SocietyWingardium Levio-Soc - Harry Potter Society

MusicBig Band SocietyBristAltBristol Hip Hop SocBristol Revelation Rock Gospel ChoirBristol University Madrigal EnsembleBristol University Music Society (BUMS)DJ SocietyJazz Funk & SoulLive Music SocietyReggae SocietyRockSocSymphoniaThe Bristol SuspensionsThe University of Bristol Barbershop Singers (TUBBS)University of Bristol A Cappela SocietyUniversity of Bristol Church Choir

Performing ArtsBristol Operatic Society (BOpS)DramsocImprovSocMusic Theatre Bristol (MTB)PantoSocRevunions (Sketch Comedy)SpotlightsStage Technicians’ Association (STA)

Sport clubsAkido ClubAmerican FootballAthletics and Cross CountryBadmintonBasketballBoat (Rowing)BoxingCanoeClay PigeonClimbing (UBMC)CricketCyclingFencingFootball - Men’sFootball - Women’sFutsalGolfHockey - Men’sHockey - Women’sJu JitsuJudoKickboxingKorfballLacrosse - LadiesLacrosse - Men’s and MixedMuay ThaiNetballOrienteeringPolo

Riding ClubRugby - Men’sRugby - Women’sRugby LeagueSailingSnowsportsSquashSurf ClubSwimming & Water PoloTable TennisTaekwondoTennisTrampoline and GymnasticsTriathlon and Pentathlon ClubUltimate FrisbeeUniversity of Bristol Judo ClubVolleyballWakeboard & WaterskiWindsurfing

Sports & outdoor ActivitiesBrazilian Jiu JitsuBristol Obscure Games Society (BOGSOC)Bristol University Hot Air Ballooning Society (BUHABS)Cheerleading SquadCombat KarateCue Sports Society (CueSoc)Dodgeball Society

We have over 260

groups you can join!



Explorers Society (Hiking)Gliding ClubKitesurfing SocietyKrav MagaMixed Martial ArtsMuscle and Athletic Sports Society (MASS)Real Tennis SocietyShaolin Temple Kung Fu SocietySkyDivingSpelaeological Society (Caving)Touch RugbyUnderwaterUniversity of Bristol Archery ClubUniversity of Bristol Expeditions Society (UBES)University of Bristol MotorSportUniversity of Bristol Rounders SocietyUniversity of Bristol Stand-up PaddleboardWing Chun Kung Fu Society

Student MediaBurst RadioEpigramInter:missionUBTV

AcademicAeroSocArchaeology & Anthropology SocietyBar SocietyBioSocBristol Electrical & Electronic Engineers Bristol Equine Veterinary SocietyBristol Farm Animal Veterinary Society (BFAVS)Bristol University Geology & Geoscience Society (BUGGS)Bristol University Industrial Led Design (BUILD)Bristol University Veterinary and Zoological Society (BUVZS)

Centaur (VETS)Chaos (Physics)Childhood Studies SocietyClassics and Ancient History SocietyClinical Psychology SocietyComputer Science SocietyDeflections (Civil Engineering)DinoSoc (Earth Sciences)Engineering Design SocietyFalstaff (English)Fusion (Chemistry)Galenicals (Medics)Helix (Biochemistry)History SocietyLaw ClubMatrix (Maths)MechSoc (Mechanical Engineering)Med Sci SocNeuroscience SocietyPhilosophy SocietyPolitics SocietyPsychsocScrubs (University of Bristol Surgical Society)Social Policy SocietySociology SocietyThe CellThe EFM SocietyThe University of Bristol Engineering SocietyTheology and Religious Studies SocietyWomen in Engineering Society

Business and EnterpriseEnactusActuarial SocietyAdvertising, Marketing and PR Society (AMP)AISECBanking and Investment SocietyBright Futures



Consulting Societyinc. (University of Bristol Enterprise Society)

Campaigns & Causes Amicus BristolAmnesty InternationalAtheist, Agnostic and Secular SocietyBristol DonorsBristol Friends of MSFBristol Friends of PalestineBristol MarrowBristol Student PENBristol ThinkBristol University Conservation GroupBristol University Sustainability Team (BUST)Bristol University Women in LeadershipBristol Volunteers for Development AbroadEngineers Without BordersFeminist SocietyFriends of EarthGeology for Global DevelopmentHoward League for Penal ReformHungry Caterpillar Food Co-opLawyers Without BordersLGBT+MedAccess BristolMedsinOxfamPeace of MindSave the ChildrenStudent Action for Refugees (STAR)Students for Life SocietyStudents Opposing Violence Against Girls UNICEF on Campus

Culture & Languages A. C. E - African Caribbean ExperienceArabic Society

Asian Cultural SocietyBrustol: Bruneians in BristolBulgarian SocietyCaledonian SocietyChinese SocietyChinese Students’ & Scholars’ AssociationClub ItaliaCommonwealth SocietyCzech SocietyDutch SocietyESN BristolFrench SocietyGerman SocietyHellenic SocietyHispanic SocietyHong Kong Public Affairs & Social ServiceHong Kong SocietyIrish SocietyJapanese SocietyKorean SocietyMalay Cultural SocietyMalaysian and Singaporean Students’ Association (MSSA)Mauritian SocietyMexican Culture SocietyNordic SocietyNorth American SocietyNorthern SocietyPolish SocietyRomanian SocietyRussian Speaking SocietySlavonic SocietySri Lankan SocietyTaiwanese SocietyTamil SocietyThai SocietyThird Kid Culture (TKC) SocietyUniversity of Bristol Nepalese Society

University of Bristol Pakistan SocietyWelsh Society

FaithCathSocChristian ConnexionsChristian UnionHindu SocietyIslamic SocietyJ-Soc (Jewish)

PoliticalBristol Labour StudentsBristol LeftConservatives AssociationFreedom SocietyGreen SocInternational Affairs SocietyLiberal Democrat StudentsMarxist SocietyModel United Nations

WellbeingMassage SocietyTranscendental Meditation SocietyYoga SocietyZen Society

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Go to the official Bristol SU welcome page: bristolsu.org.uk/welcome.

Log in using your University of Bristol email address and password (once you have them!)

Select ‘Sports Clubs and Societies’, this will take you to a full A-Z list of all of our sports clubs and societies.

You can browse the entire list, or search for a specific society. You can also select the ‘Societies, Student Media & Sports Clubs’ tab on the left hand side of the screen to view groups by category.

Once you have found the society you are looking for, click on their name to take you to their page.

Read the society information to make sure you’ve found the right one, check the membership price on the right hand side of the page, and ‘add to basket’ if you want to join.

You can add as many societies as you like to your basket. Once you have finished adding societies, find the ‘Basket’ tab at the top of the page and click on it.

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There are over 70 student-led sports groups at Bristol SU, as well as many low-cost exercise classes. Find out more at bristolsu.org.uk or at the

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Sports Clubs and Societies As a member of Bristol SU you can continue playing the sports you love and pick up some new ones. With something for all levels you can try Dodgeball, Lacrosse, Kitesurfing, Korfball, Rowing, Skydiving, Table Tennis, Taekwondo and much, much more. Each year in spring some of our clubs and societies take on UWE in our annual Varsity Series - we are currently reigning champions!

Passionate about sport and want to try your hand at leadership? You can also run to sit on the committee for your team or group.

Intramural Sport If you want to scratch your competitive itch but don’t fancy joining a club you can compete in seven different sports every week as part of a Bristol SU Intramural league, within the University. These include football, hockey, netball, badminton, basketball and cricket.

To compete, you will need to create a team in your hall, society or with your friends. All the information you need is on the Bristol SU website: bristolsu.org.uk/activities/sports/intramural

Recreational Sport Don’t fancy competition? No problem. We run lots of other activities to keep you active and have fun. We offer a wide range of super cheap activities through our Get Active scheme, such as badminton, yoga, football, volleyball and swimming. We have sessions for everyone, including postgraduates and international students. There will also be a 10k run in March as part of Varsity 2016, which anyone can enter. Embrace the rivalry!

Our Fit and Fabulous membership is open to everyone who self- identifies as a woman and includes weekly classes such as zumba, aerobics, basketball, self-defence and nutrition - for as little as £19.99 all year!

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We have loads of niche and departmental media societies. In addition, we have our four mainstream

media products who frequently publish and broadcast news from

across the University and community.

Burst radio burstradio.org.uk @BurstRadio

Burst Radio is our student run radio station, broadcasting 24/7 throughout term. You can listen online at burstradio.org.uk. You can also listen in cafés and bars around campus and in the Bristol SU building. Burst has a number of teams that you can get involved with, including: presenting, news, production, technical, events and marketing.

UBTV ubtvstation.com @UBTVstation

UBTV is the Bristol SU student TV station. The team produces regular HD shows focusing on student achievements in sport, comedy and drama. Blue Peter presenter Lindsay Russel began her career as a presenter for UBTV! If you’d like experience in writing, presenting, marketing, production or filming, get in touch.

Inter:Mission intermissionbristol.co.uk @IMBristol

Inter:Mission is an online arts and listings magazine written by students. Inter:Mission promotes Bristol’s incredible art scene whilst opening up opportunities for students to write and critique. There are a huge range of opportunities at Inter:Mission, so if you are interested in the arts, writing, editing or photography, come and find us at Welcome Fair.

Epigram epigram.org.uk @EpigramPaper

Epigram is your fortnightly student-run newspaper. The team of student editors and journalists cover a variety of topics, from University, Bristol and national news to fashion and science. They are always looking for new contributors so if you are an aspiring writer, photographer or illustrator, get in contact.

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raGRAG run fundraising events which offer you the chance to travel, party, meet loads of new people and develop skills and confidence, all while raising money for charity. RAG is also a great way to add that little bit extra to your CV to make you stand out.

Activities include street collections, trips and challenges such as climbing Kilimanjaro, a 36 hour hitchhike and loads of socials.

You could get involved in a number of these great events:• Fundraising Raids• RAG Week• Jailbreak• International Trips• Casino...And much more!

Bristol is packed with charities and community projects: that’s one of the reasons that it has such a great atmosphere and sense of community. Volunteering is a great way to be a part of this, get to know some new people and gain valuable experience. How to get involved:• Join one of Bristol SU’s 16 volunteering

projects. These include reading in schools and running day trips for young carers.

• Help out with one of our larger ‘one-off’ events such as an annual Kid’s Christmas Party.

• Find volunteering opportunities with local and national charities through our Volunteer Hub at bristolsu.org.uk/volunteerhub.

• Come to the Volunteering Fair on Thursday 1 October, from 5:30 - 7:30pm in the Anson Rooms to find out more about all of your volunteering options.

VolunteeringRAG is Bristol SU’s charity

fundraising group (Raising and Giving).

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Bristol is European Green Capital 2015! That means there is no better time to learn about sustainable development and how it relates to you. Sustainability is a huge part of student life at the University of Bristol and Bristol SU’s sustainability initiative is a fun and easy way to get involved.

To learn more about economic, social and environmental initiatives, meet new friends, and make a positive impact in your community be sure to check out our Engage Café and a variety of free activities throughout the year.

For more information and a full list of events find us at: facebook.com/bristolsugetgreen

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Always carry a reusable bag to help look after the

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Explore Bristol’s charity shops to pick up a bargain.

Save money at Source cafés around campus by bringing your own mug.

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What’s in the student UNION?The Richmond Building is the official home of Bristol SU. We’ve just undergone a swanky renovation and we’re looking pretty good! Some of the things you can do in the building include:

• Hanging out in The Balloon café and bar: enjoy the cheapest drinks in town, a spot of lunch, pub quizzes, chances to win free entry to your favourite clubs and a great atmosphere. Visit bristolsu.org.uk/events for our full programme.

• Taking a dip in the swimming pool.• Seeing a gig in our flagship venue the

Anson Rooms. Legendary for hosting acts such as The Doors and David Bowie back in the day, more recently we have played host to Ben Howard and Bat for Lashes.

• Making use of our music practice rooms.

• Seeing a show in one of our two theatres: the Winston Theatre and the Pegg Theatre (which was recently opened by Simon Pegg himself).

• Trying your hand at pottery in our ceramics studio.

• Taking part in society activities in one of our many activity rooms and studios.


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Leon bridgesTuesday 22 September, Anson RoomsLeon Bridges returns to Bristol this autumn as part of a full UK tour.

Volunteering Fair Thursday 1 October, Anson Rooms Explore our volunteering opportunities. There may be guide dog puppies!

Green Capital Sustainable Careers Workshops Weekly, Richmond BuildingLearn about sustainable careers across a different subject area each week.

Shake up Bristol Saturday 3 October, Winston TheatreCelebrating Black History Month.

Oxfam Charity Fashion Show Saturday 10 October, Anson RoomsCome along for a great night and great cause.

finkThursday 15 October , Anson RoomsLive performance is what keeps this band’s hard edge alive and kicking.

Rebuild Nepal! Cultural Evening Friday 16 October Anson RoomsHelp the University of Bristol Nepalese Society to raise vital funds for Nepal.

RideSaturday 17 October, Anson RoomsThe band whose recent reunion shows garnered rave press and 5* reviews.

kwabsMonday 19 October, Anson RoomsKwabs’ soaring soul debut is the culmination of a whirlwind couple of years.

SlumberLAN Monday 19 October, Carpenter RoomOvernight gaming with COGS!

Course Rep Training Saturday 24 October , Richmond Building Everything you need to know to be a rep.

Divorce papers Sunday 25 October, Anson RoomsJamaica’s king of comedy Oliver Samuels is back with another blockbuster. Dola Re’ Garba Dance Festival Wednesday 28 October, Anson Rooms A chance to get excited by the fantastic events Hindu Soc has planned this year.

Student Council Thursday 29 October, Anson RoomsYour forum for making your ideas a reality.

Halloween Party Saturday 31 October, Anson RoomsSomething spooky this way comes.

SlavesSaturday 14 November, Anson RoomsTwo-piece punk provocateurs Slaves are playing their biggest headline tour yet

foalsSunday 15 November, Anson RoomsFoals’ thrilling ‘What Went Down’ tour.

Student Council1 December, Anson RoomsYour forum for making your ideas a reality.

Christmas PartyCelebrating German market style.

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The Triangle & Park Street The Triangle and Park Street are the two areas that you are probably most likely to spend your time in whilst at uni. A stone’s throw from the University and Students’ Union, it’s busy day and night and is as student friendly as you can get. Here you’ll find pubs, bars, clubs and coffee shops as well as some really cool boutique shops. For those of you who fancy some late night al-fresco dining, there’s a wide selection of kebab shops too!

Highlights Eating: Roccotillos American Diner serves some of the best milkshakes around, the food is tasty as well.

Drinking: All-in-One. It’s joyfully tacky, it’s cheap and it’s open til 4am. They serve food too.

Shopping: BS8 Fashion Emporium. It’s packed with different independent brands for men and women, as well as a great collection of unisex clothes. It’s fairly affordable too.

Whiteladies Road/Cotham Hill Most students live either round here or round the Gloucester Road area when they move in to student houses. Stoke Bishop is just up the road as well, making this one of the main student thoroughfares in Bristol. Fairly swanky, but still student friendly. There are loads of nice cafés and restaurants, and the charity shops are some of the best in the city. Lively bars mean this is a great place to go out - but mostly populated by locals on Saturday nights.

Highlights Eating: Fishminister. Probably the best fish and chip shop in Bristol.

Drinking: Highbury Vaults. A little out of this area, but deserves a mention as it’s one of the best pubs in town!

Shopping: Sainsburys. This will probably be the biggest, closest supermarket to where you live.

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Gloucester Road/Stokes Croft Lined with independent shops and funky bars and pubs, Gloucester Road and Stokes Croft are fantastic places for students. Come here for a wide variety of food shops, vintage clothing stores, and trendy coffee shops. It’s not as upmarket as Clifton or Whiteladies Road, but probably more exciting! In Stokes Croft you’ll find legendary clubs like Blue Mountain and Lakota.

HighlightsEating: The Canteen lives in Hamilton House, a community run building full of artists and performers. The Canteen serves some of the most delicious, yet cheapest food in the city.

Drinking: Blue lagoon. Live music, continental atmosphere and cheap drinks. What more could you ask for?

Shopping: The Amnesty Bookshop. A vast library of second-hand books on every topic imaginable.

City Centre Bristol city centre is an eclectic mix. You’ll find chain bars next to arthouse cinemas and fancy restaurants, while the main shopping precinct has everything from Wilkinson’s to Harvey Nick’s. The best thing about the city centre though is the Waterfront and Welsh back, where you’ll find a variety of bars, restaurants and clubs. Head through the older part of town and you’ll find gems such as St Nick’s market and its farmers market.

HighlightsDrinking: Thekla. One of the best and most legendary clubs in the city. It’s on a boat!

Shopping: Cabot Circus, the shiny, award winning shopping centre

Culture: Arnolifini. This gallery has loads of amazing exhibits and performances. The bar and restaurant is great too.

Clifton Village Clifton is home to us, Bristol SU, and with its vast Georgian terraces, pretty squares and impressive architecture, it is without doubt the most upmarket part of Bristol. Despite this it’s full of students, being so close to the University. The area is full of posh restaurants, swanky boutiques and smart pubs. It’s all gorgeous, but watch out for the astronomical prices! Definitely the place to take visiting parents

Don’t forget: The SU building, complete with the cheapest bar in Bristol, is in Clifton, only 5 minutes from the Triangle.

Highlights Eating: The Primrose Café. Boho café by day, smart bistro by night. Proudlock from Made in Chelsea was once spotted there.

Drinking: The Coronation Tap. Home of the student favourite: Exhibition Cider.

Shopping: The Clifton Arcade. Crammed with independent clothes and record shops.



Guide to secret BristolArtsBristol Old Vic is the oldest theatre in the country. Its location on King Street has got so much history that you can practically see the pirates. The Llandoger Trow pub, just down the road, is said to have inspired Treasure Island.

For a night of theatre on a more student-friendly budget, try The Wardrobe: a black box theatre above The White Bear pub on St.Michael’s Hill. The Wardrobe hosts some of the best, quirkiest, small scale nights of theatre and comedy in the city.

The Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for contemporary arts. It boasts heaps of innovative experimental work: gallery exhibitions, live-art, music and film.

FashionThe charity shops on Cotham Hill boast huge collections of clothes. They have mountains of cheap vintage clothing as well as some more expensive designer items.

There are a number of great streetwear shops in Bristol. One of the most

conveniently located for students is Cooshti on Park Street, which has great student discounts and really friendly staff.

If you’re after something a bit more high street, then Cabot Circus is not to be missed. The award winning shopping centre boast hundreds of shops as well as being a lovely light and airy building.

FilmThe Watershed is one of the foremost arthouse cinemas in the country. As well as showing some of the most interesting contemporary film around, they also show old classics and host film festivals and talks. Tickets are £4.50 for under 25s!

Showcase cinema in Cabot Circus is the swankiest mainstream cinema in the city. If you sign up for free membership you can get £6.25 tickets on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The Orpheus Cinema, up near Stoke Bishop is a tiny cinema. That means that they don’t always show every big film that comes out, but tickets are absurdly cheap and the building has the homely feel of an old school family run business.

SportBristol SU is home to over 70 sports groups, so we should definitely be your first port of call. Play your sport of choice competitively at national level, or just for fun. We also run initiatives such as Get Active and Fit & Fab, which run cheap and free fitness sessions.

Kayaking along the river is one of our favourite sporting activities. You can see some of the most interesting sights in Bristol from the river, including the SS Great Britain. As you get further out of the city centre, the river starts to run through countryside and you can stop off at a number of riverside pubs.

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With so much on offer, there’s no doubt you’ll soon discover your own favourite haunts. Until you do though, here are a few of ours:

Bristol is a cycling city. A favourite of ours is the Bristol to Bath route. Bath is a lovely place to get a drink or two, and if you don’t feel like cycling back afterwards you can always get the train. If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire one of our Balloon Bikes for only £50 a year.



DO keep your door open while you are unpacking and say hi to people as they go past. Everyone is in the same boat and happy to see a friendly face!

DO go to meals if you are in catered halls, or suggest cooking with your housemates if you are in self-catered accommodation. Food paves the way to solid friendships and dinner times are some of the best places to meet and bond with people.

DO embrace supermarket own brands and independent grocers. Living on the cheap is one of the most defining parts of student life, but it’s not all bad. In fact, a lot of students pride themselves on being the person in their group who can eat the best for the least money.

DON’T get into the habit of missing lectures. Yes, this sounds boring, but this is such a hard habit to break, and if you’re still missing lectures further down the line, it can have a serious impact on your degree.

DON’T just hang out with the first people you meet. There are so many people to meet at Bristol - there’s no knowing who your best friends might be by the end of your time here.

DON’T miss Welcome Fair. Your main aim is to sign up for societies and sports clubs (definitely the best way to meet people) but it’s also worth coming for the number of freebies you’ll get!

Put the date of the Welcome Fair in your diary. This is the biggest and busiest event in the Welcome Week calendar, where you can experience everything Bristol SU has to offer. 25 September - Bristol Harbourside.

Get your tickets for all the Welcome Week events. For the full programme of events see page 8.

Join the official Bristol SU welcome group on Facebook: University of Bristol Welcome 2015 Official. We’ll be posting loads of useful stuff to help you prepare for uni, and you can ask us any questions you might have.

Follow us on Twitter: @Bristol_SUAnd the University: @BristolUni

Get your NUS Extra card. Take advantage of some amazing student discounts of up to 40%. You can order a card online at: cards.nusextra.co.uk, or pick one up in person at Welcome Fair or in The Basket, the Bristol SU shop.

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Your accommodationIf you are in university accommodation, your Halls committee (JCR) will be the first people who look after you , so it’s good to know who they are! Most will be working with the union to organise your social calendar throughout welcome week, and will be on hand to help you out if you need anything.

Once welcome week is over, most JCRs will step down. That’s where you come in: in the second week of term you will elect your JCR for the coming year. In fact, why not step up and run to be on the JCR yourself?

You will be able to nominate yourself at bristolsu.org.uk/elections. If you’re unsure about anything, have a chat with your current JCR or Student Support Administrator.

What current committee members say:The role has allowed me to develop a range of skills such as: teamwork, leadership and time management. Throughout the year, I am constantly meeting and working with new people which has allowed me to establish a fantastic network.

The experience I have gained by being in the JCR this year has also been of interest to employers when applying for internships. Employers recognise the dedication, commitment and attitude of those who take up a role in their JCR. Wesley Williams

After Welcome Week I stood for election as the JCR representative for my hall, on a committee for a group of City Centre halls. At the time, I knew little about what this would entail but it became one of the best decisions I made in my first year! As a member of a JCR committee, you hold responsibility for a budget that everyone in your halls has paid money into – a big responsibility!Blaine Lambon

If you live outside a traditional hall of residence you will be within The Brunel Network, which has been set up to represent and organise events for you. If you would like to be involved with any organising or take part in any activity email [email protected] or go to facebook.com/groups/uobbrunel15 to find out more.

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Bristol SU Disabled Students' NetworkThe Disabled Students’ Network is a place for students to exchange ideas and discuss things that could be changed to improve their experience at the University of Bristol. facebook.com/groups/ubudisabilitynetwork

Bristol SU Student Parents' NetworkCombining studying with raising a family can be a challenging experience, but you're not alone! Join our Facebook Group or if you would like to set up a regular student parent meet up email [email protected]/groups/ubustudentparentsnetwork/

Bristol SU Postgraduate NetworkA group for all postgraduates, research and taught, to build a postgraduate student community bristolsu.org.uk/PGnetwork

STUDENT NETWORKS

Sometimes you want to get in touch with other students who are in a similar situation to you. But we know that it can be difficult to find them! Why not join one of our informal networks?


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The Postgraduate Network is Bristol SU’s hub for postgraduates. We are a vibrant community of postgrads with something for everyone: whether you want to share academic ideas, make sure your needs are heard by the University or just want to hang out with fellow postgrads at a quiz or film night.

Postgrads (taught and research) are automatically members of the PG Network but to stay up to date, join the Bristol SU Postgraduate Network group on Facebook and visit us at Welcome Fair 25 September.

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Looking for advice?

I need help with an academic issue… We specialise in issues such as:

• Changing course• Submitting extenuating

circumstances, appeals and complaints

• Hearings, disciplinaries, fitness to practice panels and plagiarism interviews

• Postgraduate issues such as supervision, progress concern or the ‘At Risk’ process.

I need some advice… You can speak to us about anything that could affect your time at University including:

• Consumer rights• Crime• Employment

• Exams• Health and welfare• Money.

I need help resolving a dispute…If you experience a problem with a housemate, neighbour or coursemate; mediation could help. The mediator acts as an impartial third party to settle the issue.

I need to talk to someone who understands me… We have a number of student-led support projects, which can be a great way to talk confidentially with other students who understand exactly what you’re going through. For more information or to enquire about setting up a support group contact: [email protected]

Nightline Nightline is Bristol SU’s overnight listening and information service run by students for students and is open every night during term time 8pm-8am.

LGBT+ Support Group bristolsu.org.uk/justask/supportgroups/A safe space for students to chat through questions or worries about sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Just Ask is our advice service: here to help with almost any issue you might experience as a student. The advice is free, friendly, confidential, independent, professional and accessible. We aim to advise and support you in a way that helps you to make informed choices about your situation.

You can find more information online at bristolsu.org.uk/justask or by popping in to the third floor of the SU building.


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