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National Student Pride at BU

National Student Pride is the biggest student LGBTQIA+ event in the country! The three day festival in February, hosted by University of Westminster, is made for students and run by student and it is committed to improve the queer student experience nationally! The event features a number of talks, a careers fair and performances which… Read more » about National Student Pride at BU

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Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Saturday 3 December 2022 is International Day of Disabilities. Disabilities can be defined as any physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses or activities. The international day is a United Nations day that promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The theme for 2022 is ‘transformative solutions for inclusive development:… Read more » about Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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7 ways to be social at university

Starting university for the first time can be daunting, particularly the idea of making new friends and socialising but it’s not all scary! Here are a few ways you can make new friends at university: Set up a WhatsApp/Facebook Group Have a hunt around to see if there’s any already going the summer before you… Read more » about 7 ways to be social at university

Gaining set lists & making memories | BU Summer Ball 2022

Hiya, The time finally arrived for me to go to the Summer Ball! I’d never been before due to the pandemic so this was my first and last time going and I made every second count! I didn’t make it to the famous survivors photos (sorry for the spoilers) but I did have an amazing… Read more » about Gaining set lists & making memories | BU Summer Ball 2022

Showing our Pride at BU

LGBT Pride Month is here and runs all throughout the month of June. A month to shed light onto the community and all the challenges, progression, icons, and history of the community. However in the earlier days May, SUBU and the part-time officers for the LGBTQ+ community work together to create BU’s pride event. A… Read more » about Showing our Pride at BU

Available Part-Time Jobs in Bournemouth: the Perspective of an International Student

BU Employability and Career Bournemouth University has plans and programme which made my student experience a convenient one; during my term times, I attended lectures and worked either on my personal computer or on the university premises. I did not have to be too much engaged elsewhere and that afforded me the little convenience that… Read more » about Available Part-Time Jobs in Bournemouth: the Perspective of an International Student

International Women’s Day SUBU Event

March 8th is marked as International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate and recognise women and their achievements across the world.  For months prior to this day, SUBU’s Liberation Campaign teams have worked hard to set up the event and find vendors and small businesses to make a presence for the day. Hayley the SUBU… Read more » about International Women’s Day SUBU Event

A day in my life on Talbot Campus

Awaking to a new day in Bournemouth brings with it an array of  places to visit on campus. Being a second year student and having my first year effected by Covid, heavily influenced me to want to make the most out of my days at Bournemouth University. I consequently have visited many great places on… Read more » about A day in my life on Talbot Campus

Settling in and Support Services: My Experience

As an international student arriving to a new country for the first time, there was no doubt I felt a little lost during the first month of university. While trying to adapt to a new culture, settling in, and putting my affairs in order, it felt like the time of making friends were limited. For… Read more » about Settling in and Support Services: My Experience