Bath Spa University - Welcome Booklet 2019

Welcome to Bath Spa

You made it, congratulations!

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Your arrival • Checklist • Fees and finance • Financial services • Getting around • International students

We are delighted to welcome you to Bath Spa University’s community.

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Your study • • • • • • • • • •

Bath Spa is more than just studying; it’s about making, creating, thinking and doing. It’s about bumping into friends on campus, embracing challenges and genuinely caring. A space where we push boundaries as well as ourselves.

In this guide you will find useful information on what you need to start your student journey, including advice on finance, transportation, student wellbeing and much more. Use the handy arrival checklist on page 5!

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Your community • • • • • • • •

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Student and Registry Services Student Information Desk The Hub Attendance Library Free resources IT Support SPA Week Go Global Unitu

Clubs and societies Volunteering and fundraising Events on campus Alumni office Students’ Union Food and drink Green Focus Map of Bath

Your health and wellbeing • Student Wellbeing Services • Accessibility & Disability • Care leavers, Estranged Students, Young Adult Carers and Foyer Students • Peer Support • Mental Health • Wellbeing • Meningitis, mumps and measles • Medical • Personal safety

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Your career • Careers services • Freelancing • What to do in your first few weeks

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Your checklist Before you arrive: Register online New and returning students must register online before the start of each academic year. During online registration, you’ll update your personal info and contact details, confirm your tuition fees, and upload a photo for your student ID card. If you’re an international student make sure you check out our ‘Before you get here’ page on our website. www.bathspa.ac.uk/register www.bathspa.ac.uk/incoming-int-students Access your induction schedule We want you to have the best possible start to your time at Bath Spa. We’ve got a range of sessions and events to help you get settled. Access your full course induction schedule from our Welcome Activities page. www.bathspa.ac.uk/welcome-activities

On arrival: Get your student ID card Most students can collect their ID cards at their in-person enrolment session. It will give you access to the library, printing facilities, attendance monitoring and more. For more information about your ID card, log onto The Hub. Access your teaching timetable Log onto The Hub to access your timetable, you’ll see which lectures and seminars you have and on what days! It’s also a great talking point for you and others on the same course.

For any issues or queries about your timetable email: timetables@bathspa.ac.uk thehub.bathspa.ac.uk

Check out the Students’ Union Be sure to head over to the Students’ Union to check out the bar, the gym and the SU shop! Find out about events, advice and support, sports and opportunities and how you can get involved on the website. Further details about the SU can be found on pages 20-21. www.bathspasu.co.uk Register with a doctor We advise all students to register with a doctor when living in Bath. Fairfield Park Health Centre provides the University Medical Service and students can access daily surgeries at both Newton Park campus and Fairfield Park Health Centre. For more information on how to register and make an appointment head over to: www.bathspa.ac.uk/medical-service Do your first food shop Whether it’s popping down to the Students’ Union shop, a local supermarket or doing your first online shop, it’s important to stock up on food. Also, it’s another great way to socialise with your new flatmates as you unpack everything.

Log onto the Wi-Fi After you’ve created an account with online registration, when on campus you’ll be able to log on to Eduroam, the University’s Wi-Fi network. It’s simple to log on, the username is your student ID followed by @bathspa.ac.uk. Your password associated with your Bath Spa University Network Account will be emailed to you when you create an account prior to online registration.

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Your fees and finance Your fees and finance are an important part of your university experience. Making sure you are in control of your finances while you are a student will make a big difference to your experience.

The Student Information Desk (SID) is often the first point of contact for advice and support and during term time, Finance are available to help from 9.30am – 2.30pm, Monday - Friday. Financial assistance available is detailed within the various teams below.

The University’s Student Finance consists of the following teams: Student Fees Offers advice and guidance to students in: • Tuition fees • Tuition fee loans • Sponsorship • Payment options • Accommodation payment queries Student Funding Offers advice and guidance to students in: • Student Funding • Bursaries • Scholarships • Studentships • International Funding Student Payments • How to pay fees • Instalment dates • How to update card details The Student Fees team can give advice on when and how to apply for Student Finance and liaise with the relevant funding body on a student’s behalf.

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Student Hub You can access your ‘fee statement’ via the hub. The fee statement details any fee that you are liable to pay, payments made and any agreed instalment plan.

You can also make a payment direct to the university from the hub, see ‘make a payment’. thehub.bathspa.ac.uk Tuition fees Tuition Fees are charged for the academic period required by the programme or course of study, with the tuition fee charged each academic year of the programme unless otherwise stated. Tuition Fees are subject to annual review and are liable to rise each academic year.

Accommodation fees Bath Spa University accommodation fees are charged for the full licence period at the beginning of the academic year.

studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk myfinance@bathspa.ac.uk funding@bathspa.ac.uk studentpayments@bathspa.ac.uk www.bathspa.ac.uk/howtopay

Need a part time job?

If you need a part time job to support yourself financially, or are looking to gain work skills and experience, then contact our Job Shop. We advertise jobs in the local area, as well as the popular on-campus roles.

For more information jobs@bathspa.ac.uk www.bathspa.ac.uk/careers

Instalment dates If you have any fee liability to the university and have arranged to pay your fees by instalment, the payment dates are as follows:

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Undergraduate instalments Three instalments

10 October 2019 6 January 2020 6 April 2020

Six instalments

10 October 2019 4 November 2019 4 December 2019 6 January 2020 4 February 2020 4 March 2020

Postgraduate instalments Three instalments

14 October 2019 4 February 2020 6 May 2020

Ten instalments

14 October 2019 4 November 2019 4 December 2019 6 January 2020 4 February 2020 4 March 2020 6 April 2020 6 May 2020 4 June 2020 6 July 2020

If you are experiencing difficulty with payment please contact the Student Funding team. funding@bathspa.ac.uk

Did you know you could be eligible for a bursary? www.bathspa.ac.uk/funding

Funding from Student Loan Company (UK and EU students only) If you have applied for a tuition fee loan and this has been approved it will be paid directly to the University in three instalments. Please be aware that students are required to apply for funding every year, even if their circumstances haven’t changed. www.gov.uk/student-finance If you have applied for a tuition fee loan but there are delays or you need support with your application, please complete the third party data release form so that the Student Fees team can support you with your funding application.

If you have a maintenance loan then please refer to your payment schedule from Student Finance for the dates and amounts. Please remember once you have completed online registration with Bath Spa this will be confirmed to Student Finance in order to release your first payment.

Your first maintenance loan should be in your bank within three - five working days.

Other funding and sponsorship If you have a third party who has confirmed that they will pay your fee, please ask your sponsor to email myfinance@bathspa.ac.uk with confirmation of how and when payment will be made to the University.

You must make sure your sponsor pays by the due date or you will be liable for late fee charges. If your sponsor fails to make payment you will be responsible for any fees that are due.

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What financial support is available?

Bath Spa University bursaries Bath Spa University is providing 350 awards in 2019/20 worth £3,500 split over three years to eligible new first year students . As these are targeted awards, not all Student Finance applicants with an income below £25,000 can be guaranteed an award. Priority will be given to students: • in receipt of the Special Support Element of the Student Loan • care leavers • Foyer students • students coming from a home postcode area with low participation in higher education.

You will need to apply to Student Finance (England, Wales, Northern Ireland or Student Award Agency for Scotland) for the full package of means-tested support available and give consent for your household income figure to be shared with Bath Spa University. No other application is necessary as your household income figure will automatically be sent to the University and used to assess your eligibility for a bursary. You do not have to apply for any loan to be income assessed for a Bursary, but if you just want to be income assessed without a loan then you will need to apply on paper (not online).

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Short-term Loans The short-term loan scheme has been established to help students with a temporary cash flow problem caused by circumstances beyond their control (e.g. delayed student loan or wages). Generally the standard Short Term Loan is £60 in any given week for a single person with no dependents.

You can apply for a short-term loan by completing an application form available from the Student Information Desk, Commons or the Student Funding web pages.

University Access Fund (UAF) Bath Spa University provides a range of Access Funds for undergraduate, postgraduate, UK, EU and International students. Access Funds are to assist students who may be experiencing unexpected financial hardship or in an emergency situation.

Funding for International Students Bath Spa University participates in the William D Ford Direct Loan Program. The Direct Loan consists of both the Stafford and PLUS Loan and can provide funding up to your cost of attendance provided you and your course meet the eligibility criteria. Our school code (also known as OPE ID) is G35333 and you can contact Student Funding for more information.

The Student Funding office will notify the successful students by the end of October and if you are lucky enough to be selected then payments are made in November, February and May. If you have any questions then contact the Student Funding office. funding@bathspa.ac.uk

Bath Spa University is also able to facilitate US Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits Program and is approved to process Veterans Affairs Benefits under various GI Bill programmes. The course you are studying must be approved by the VA so please contact Student Funding office.

Scholarships For information about the scholarships and awards available please see: www.bathspa.ac.uk/scholarships

If you have a Canadian Government Loan and need the forms completed then please contact the Student Funding office. www.bathspa.ac.uk/international-funding

Getting around Bath is the perfect student city. Not too big, not too small. Find out how best to get around the city. www.bathspa.ac.uk/gettingaround

By Bus Many of our students have a First bus pass and as a student you may be eligible for a discount. Bus passes can be purchased on your smartphone using the mTickets app. Term or academic year passes can be bought during the online registration process or you can get help during Welcome Week at Newton Park. For all other types of bus pass please visit Bath Bus Station. www.bathspaunibus.com First Bus services U5: City Centre - Newbridge Road - Bath Spa University U6: Lower Bristol Road - Newbridge Road - Bath Spa University X39: Bristol Bus Station - Globe Roundabout (15 min walk up drive to Newton Park campus) - Bath City Centre X31: Chippenham - Corsham - Box - Batheaston - Bath Centre

By Bike You are welcome to bring a bicycle to any of our Halls of Residences, each site has a storage space for your bike nearby. See pages 24-25 for national cycle routes. www.bathspa.ac.uk/bike Inter-site bus services A free shuttle bus runs between Newton Park and Sion Hill, and Newton Park and Culverhay.

Bus Number 1 and 2: Newton Park - Overflow Car Park - Twerton Mill - A367 Bridge - Green Park House Monmouth Place - Marlborough Buildings Cavendish Road - Sion Hill Bus Number 3: Newton Park - Culverhay - Trowbridge House - Overflow Car Park - Newton Park

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Information for International Students Transportation and safety For most people who travel to the UK the British seem to drive on “the wrong side” of the road – in the left hand lane. It can take some time to adjust to a new system.

However, most roads have arrows marking the direction of travel. Use the arrows as guidance when crossing the road and be careful!

Finance International students should open a UK bank account as soon as possible after arrival. You will need documentary evidence of your status in the UK; you can get a student status letter after enrolment by emailing mycourse@bathspa.ac.uk from your university email account, or by visiting the Student Information Desk in Commons with photographic ID. You can choose from several banks to open your account such as Santander, Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC and many more. Santander has a branch on Newton Park campus; however, please note that they don’t accept any cash deposits over the counter.

In case international transfers are needed, Bath Spa University has partnered with Flywire to provide an easy and secure method of sending international fee payments.

Go to Bath Spa’s Flywire gateway for more information on the payment process. www.bathspa.ac.uk/howtopay

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Here are some top money tips: • open your student account • spend some time planning your budget • don’t go crazy and spend all your money in the first few weeks!

• buy a bus pass – it’s the cheapest way to travel around Bath • you could look for part-time employment – but be careful not to breach the terms stated on your visa!

• avoid credit cards at all costs • don’t be afraid to ask Student Wellbeing Services for help You can find more information on the Money Advice web pages.

Shopping in Bath The main supermarkets in Bath are Sainsbury’s, which is located in the city centre and Lidl which can be found along Lower Bristol Road.

Our University buses can take you to both of these supermarkets; for Sainsbury’s you will take the U5 bus and for Lidl you will take the U6. Those living in Waterside Court and Charlton Court will notice Lidl right next door.

There are many other smaller shops in Bath, such as Tesco Express, Sainsbury’s Local and Morrison’s, which may be a short walking distance away.

Student Information Desk (SiD) You can find the Student Information Desk in the main entrance foyer within Commons. Alternatively, you can use our SiD online enquiry management system. You can log your own enquiries or search a database of frequently asked questions at sid.bathspa.ac.uk.

Top tip International Advice Team Are you an international student that has questions about your visa? Do you want to travel during the spring break?

Do you want to work during or after your study? Have you lost your Biometric Residence Permit? (BRP)

Insure your valuable items and register them at: www.immobilise.com

The International Advice team can help and advise you with any of your immigration related questions. We offer a year round service and you can book a one-toone appointment, attend a drop-in session or join an information workshop, to name just a few. www.bathspa.ac.uk/visas internationaladvice@bathspa.ac.uk Timetables You can access your timetable via the Hub or Minerva, it will give information on each of your lectures and seminars, the time, day and which room you will be taught in. Each timetable is student led and created in response to your individual module selections.

If you have any queries about the module selection process or your timetable please email: timetables@bathspa.ac.uk.

Did you know...

Bristol is the largest city in the South West and only a 15 minute train journey away. It is famous for art and music and is a very exciting place to be. Highlights include the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the SS Great Britain, Bristol Zoo and more.

View our Quick Guide to Bath here: www.visitbristol.co.uk

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Are you an international student?

Do you need help with your English or academic skills?

Don’t worry.

We are here to support all international students whose first language is not English. Teaching and support will focus on developing your English and academic language skills while you are a student at Bath Spa University.

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INDIVIDUAL TUTORIALS You can book an individual in-depth 50 minute tutorial with us to get help with your assignments.

What’s available to you?

LANGUAGE SURGERIES SHORT COURSES We offer six-week courses that run twice a year on these topics: • writing skills • seminar and presentation skills • social and cultural English

All of our services are FREE

No matter which campus you’re studying at, you can drop into these sessions to get tailored support. No booking required.

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Castle Stanton

Corston Newton

www.bathspa.ac.uk/elu elu@bathspa.ac.uk

Come and see us in the Gatehouse, Room 101 Newton Park

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Student and Registry Services are here for you Student and Registry Services are here to help you settle in and get the most out of your time at Bath Spa University.

The services within our team include: • Registration • Student Information Desk • Timetabling • Student Attendance and Engagement • Assessment and Exams • Student Data thehub.bathspa.ac.uk mycourse@bathspa.ac.uk Student Information Desk (SiD) SiD is often students’ first point of contact for advice and support. If your question is more specialist, the team can put you in direct contact with the person or team who can best assist. SiD provides help with: • student status letters (proof of student status) • timetabling queries • making an application for mitigating circumstances • intercalating (taking a break from) your studies • restarting your current academic year • transferring to another course • changing your mode of attendance (full or part time study) • changing modules • withdrawing from your course.

SiD opening times Monday - Thursday Fri

The Hub The Hub is the place for you to find important information about the University and its policies.

From The Hub, you can: • access course information via Minerva, the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) • access your timetable • report absences and read the University’s attendance policies • make payments and access your fee statements • get information on mitigating circumstances, assessments, exams, and graduation • reset your password and access the IT Self-Service help area • review the University’s key policies and regulations.

Attendance We believe that regular attendance and active engagement is essential for progression and employability.

Where electronic card readers are present, you’ll need to ‘tap in’ to register your attendance for all lectures, seminars and workshops.

If you are a Tier 4 student, then your attendance is monitored slightly differently; check the Hub pages to find out more.

Have an unexpected or planned absence? Let us know by logging your absence. thehub.bathspa.ac.uk/reference/attendance

8:30am - 4:30pm 8:30am - 4pm

thehub.bathspa.ac.uk/student/sid mycourse@bathspa.ac.uk

Did you know...

You can book rooms, pods and study space through the Hub? You can choose how long you will need the area for and whether it’s a group project, meeting or independent study time.

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Library We have libraries at the Newton Park, Sion Hill and Corsham Court campuses. Our large electronic and print selection are available to support you with your studies and our friendly team are on hand to assist with any issues or queries you may have either in person or via our 24/7 chat service.

Did you know that your student card is also your library card? You can use it to borrow and renew up to 25 items. www.bathspa.ac.uk/library library@bathspa.ac.uk The Writing and Learning Centre The Writing and Learning Centre is here to support you with any aspect of your academic work. The team can help you with all types of academic writing, referencing, digital literacy, critical thinking, returning to study after a break, and maths and statistics.

You are welcome to book workshops and appointments at one of our campuses, or drop-in for quick queries at Newton Park Library. www.bathspa.ac.uk/writingandlearning wlc@bathspa.ac.uk

LinkedIn Learning LinkedIn Learning an online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills. Gain access to a video library of top-quality courses taught by recognised industry experts and tutorials, in five languages.

Library opening hours (term time)

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FREE TO BATH SPA STUDENTS

Newton Park Monday - Friday 8am - midnight

Sion HIll Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm

Corsham Court Monday - Friday 8:30am - 8pm

Saturday - Sunday 9am - 8pm

Saturday - Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday Closed

BOB BOB is a free on-demand TV and radio resource for Education. You can record recently aired programmes from over 65 free to air channels. www.learningonscreen.ac.uk

Out of hours IT telephone support is available 24/7 364 days a year 01225 876500

IT Support University Network Your University Network Account is used across all our internal systems such as the Hub, Library and Minerva.

Your username is your six digit student number [123456] and your password associated with your Bath Spa University Network Account will be emailed to you when you first create an account for online registration.

Wi-Fi You can access the university Wi-Fi Eduroam over all of our campuses. It is very simple to access, once you have selected Eduroam you will need to logon with your Bath Spa University account. Your username is your student ID followed by @bathspa.ac.uk (123456@bathspa.ac.uk) and your password associated with your Bath Spa University Network Account will be emailed to you when you first create an account for online registration.

Go Global Spending time abroad during your studies is not only the experience of a lifetime but students who study or do a placement abroad regularly get better grades and are more likely to gain employment after graduation. Bath Spa’s Go Global team provide advice and opportunities for study, work, and volunteering abroad throughout your time at the university. www.bathspa.ac.uk/go-global Come to an informal drop in session for a cup of tea and a chat!

Autumn and Spring terms only: Commons, Newton Park 9am - 12pm Sion Hill Café (First Tuesday of the month) 1 - 4pm Locksbrook Road Café Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month) 1 - 4pm

For IT advice and support, use our Self Service Portal Apollo, which can be found on the Hub. You’ll find information and how to guides on Apollo, or you can log a call if you can’t find what you need. http://bathspa.topdesk.net/ itservicedesk@bathspa.ac.uk SPA Week Special Projects and Activities Week is a series of pop up activities and events held across one week of the academic year. Focusing on five key themes (wellbeing, socialising, inspiring, career enhancing & upskilling) the week is designed to give you the opportunity to try something different, learn new skills, interact with students and staff that you might not normally work with and most importantly have fun!

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Unitu is an online platform where you can share your ideas and feedback with University staff, and quickly and easily get a response. The platform works like a virtual pinboard where you can post ideas, issues, praise or ask questions and then vote or engage in discussion with other students privately on anything raised. Academic Reps on your course can then make a decision to escalate any post to staff to get a response or request for action to be taken to resolve something. Unitu is accessed via Minerva.

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Students’ Union clubs and societies The SU supports over 70 sports, academic and interest societies. From football to harry potter, illustration to cheerleading - there is something for everyone here at Bath Spa. Can’t find the society for you? Talk to the SU about how to start one! www.bathspasu.co.uk/opps/clubsandsocs Clubs and societies at Bath Spa include: • African-Caribbean Society (ACS) • Acapella Society • American Football • Baking • Campus Games Society • Carnival Arts • Circus • Comic Book • Commuters Society • Doctor Who • Dungeons and Dragons • Drag Society • Equestrian • Illustration • Islamic Society • LGBTQ Society • Mental Health Society • Poker • Polo • Rowing • Samba Drumming • Spoken Word • Swim Society • Vegan Society • Walking and Mountaineering Society Students’ Union volunteering and fundraising Are you passionate about good causes? Do you want to make a difference or gain some valuable experience to boost your CV? If you want to get involved or have an idea you’d like to develop, the SU has a range of support and opportunities available. www.bathspasu.co.uk/opps

Events on campus SU Events From society performances to band nights and special events, the SU is home to student entertainment. If you have a desire to perform just ask at the SU bar.

Bath Spa Productions Bath Spa Productions promotes creativity and enables innovation by engaging students in the professional world of music and performing arts. We engage with industry partners to develop professional working relationships, whilst also promoting the work of Music and Performing Arts students and managing performance activities at a diverse range of venues.

Bath Spa Productions also offer part-time work to students. Roles include working in the box office, the bar and as stewards. www.bathspalive.com Alumni Office The Development and Alumni Relations Office have a number of ways they can support you.

There are a number of financial awards available to current students to help them make the most of their time here. Find out more: www.bathspa.ac.uk/scholarships-and-funding If you have a project or idea and there is no funding available, the Alumni office also run a crowdfunding platform, Launchpad. More information here: bathspa.hubbub.net/projects They also offer employment opportunities throughout the year which we will advertise in the student newsletter.

If you have any questions email the Development and Alumni Relations Office: DARO@bathspa.ac.uk

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Students’ Union The Students’ Union (SU) is a separate registered charity which works to support your interests at University. All students automatically become a member of the SU when they enrol on their course. The SU is the leading representative body for students, with over 600 students each year actively working on your behalf. If you want get involved and help shape your experience and that of your peers, get in touch! www.bathspasu.co.uk bathspasu@bathspa.ac.uk Advice Centre The SU Advice Service is a source of independent, confidential advice and support on anything from academic problems to worries over health, finance or housing. If you have a concern, or just want to ask about events or opportunities just pop in to the reception or contact us via email. su-advice@bathspa.ac.uk SU Gym Bath Spa Students’ Union Gym is air conditioned and fully equipped with the latest Life Fitness cardiovascular and strength equipment. It also has a stretch and exercise area. New members will receive a free induction and access to fully qualified instructors, on hand to help you gain the most of your time in the gym. We also offer 1:1 training too! www.bathspasu.co.uk/et/gym

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Mon - Fri Sat - Sun

7:30am - 9pm 10am - 6pm

SU Bar, Kitchen and Shop Enjoy great, affordable food within the SU Bar; grab a drink with friends or relax in between lectures. The SU Bar hosts events throughout the year and offers space to study with groups. It’s a great place to unwind from the pressures of university life.

The SU Shop is right next to the bar and the perfect place to pick up anything you are running low on - you can also buy a Bath Spa University hoodie!

SU Bar

Mon - Fri Sat - Sun

10am - 11pm 12pm - 11pm

(closing times vary on event nights)

SU Kitchen

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10am - 7pm

SU Shop

Mon - Fri Sat - Sun

8:30am - 6pm 11am - 4pm

SU Events and Opportunities From a Welcome Week packed full of activities designed to help you meet new friends and settle in to university life to the awesome annual Summer Ball. Your SU has a year round programme of events and activities you can get involved with.

It is home to over 80 clubs and societies that are run by fellow students and a great way to meet new friends, discover a new hobby or continue an existing passion. If you fancy getting involved, are looking for inspiration and or want to help organise events let us know! www.bathspasu.co.uk

Don’t forget to head over to the SU to get to know our Sabbaticals. Over at www.bathspasu.co.uk you’ll find details on all your elected representatives, their areas of work and how to get involved.

Jasmine Nesbitt-Larking Students’ Union President

Harriet Martin-Jones Vice President (Opportunities)

Megan Robertson Vice President (Community)

Ceri Bailey

Vice President (Education)

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Food and Drink Newton Park The Refectory and Deli Monday - Thursday Friday

8am - 4pm 8am - 3pm

Café Commons Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday - Sunday

7:45am – 7pm 7:45am - 5pm Closed

East Wing Coffee Monday - Friday

9am - 2:30pm

Students’ Union Bar Monday - Friday Saturday - Sunday

10:30am - 11pm 12noon - 11pm

Students’ Union Kitchen Monday - Friday 10:30am - 7pm Students’ Union Shop Monday - Friday Saturday - Sunday

8:30am - 6pm 11am - 4pm

Sion Hill Café Sion Monday - Friday

8am - 3pm

Locksbrook Campus Café Monday - Thursday Friday

7:30am - 5pm 7:30am - 3:30pm

Corsham Court Corsham Court Café Monday - Friday Culverhay The Hatch Monday - Friday

9am - 3:30pm

8:30am - 2pm

Times are subject to change dependant on the time of year.

Nothing’s more important to us than the environment.

And we’re proud to be one of the UK’s most environmentally switched-on universities.

What makes us green?

Cycling and recycling. Saving energy and reducing waste.

Cutting carbon and nurturing wildlife. We’re doing our part to protect the environment and create a sustainable, thriving world.

Learn more about how we’re caring for the environment and what part you can play. www.bathspa.ac.uk/green-focus www.bathspa.ac.uk/sustainability-policy

KEY FACTS We were ranked first out of 46 universities participating in the Student Barometer (a survey conducted around the world) in the Autumn Wave 2016 for “Eco-friendly attitude”.

We scored a first class award in this years People and Planet’s University League. We’ve participated since 2009, achieving two top 10 positions in that time.

We are certified under the international standard for environmental management ISO14001.

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Please bring your own mug to use at our catering outlets, we have cup washing stations around campus.

See bathspa.ac.uk/greenfocus for more information.

* Catering outlets include The Refectory, Cafe Commons, East Wing Coffee Bar, Cafe Sion, Locksbrook Cafe, Cafe Corsham Court and The Hatch at Culverhay.

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Your health and wellbeing @bathspasupport

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Student Wellbeing Services Student Wellbeing Services provides access to: • accessibility and disability advice and guidance • mental health support • general wellbeing advice • Peer Support • University Medical Service

In crisis?

Need support?

We are here 24/7 Text the free, anonymous 24/7 Crisis Textline for support across the UK

Important things to do in your first few weeks Register with the University Medical Service or other local health practice.

Make an appointment with the Medical Service if you are unsure whether your vaccinations (measles, mumps, meningitis) are up to date.

All texts are answered by trained volunteers with support from experienced clinical supervisors.

Text BSU to 85258

Contact the Accessibility Service to check your DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) is in place and to speak about other adjustments – including dyslexia.

Check-in with your Peer Mentor.

Check out the services available to you as a student.

Booking appointments • Book an appointment online to speak with a Wellbeing Advisor or Mental Health Practitioner on a day and time that is convenient for you.

• There are a small number of appointments that can be booked on the same day, if you have a more urgent query.

• Email or call to book an appointment with an Accessibility Advisor.

• Not sure who you want to speak to? Not a problem, just fill in the self-referral form via the Hub and we will be in touch.

Student Wellbeing Services is based at Newton Park and provides a range of services at other campuses - see the Hub for more detail.

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Accessibility & Disability Service We believe that an inclusive learning environment at Bath Spa University enables all our students to reach their potential.

Student Wellbeing Services provides information, advice and guidance for disabled applicants and students. This includes students with a disability, a specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, AD(H)D), autism spectrum, mental health or medical conditions, sensory or mobility impairments.

Accessibility Advisors can: • assist you in identifying your learning needs • offer guidance on how to access helpful resources, facilities, services, software and support • liaise with academic tutors about your needs via an Academic Access Plan (AAP) • make recommendations for specific examination arrangements • advise on accommodation and campus accessibility • help you apply for DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) • review your progress and speak with you about your options. www.bathspa.ac.uk/accessibility-disability

Mental Health Service We understand the value of speaking about mental health and are here to help you. We provide professional, shortterm interventions and can help students access a range of services.

You can: • book an appointment to speak with one of our Mental Health Practitioners about your situation and discuss options • get help with liaising with external services and making referrals to specialist services • access short term counselling at Bath Spa University.

Contact us directly, book an appointment or complete the online referral form.

Wellbeing Service We are an approachable team who provide non-clinical advice and help coordinate the right support for you.

Wellbeing Advisors can: • provide general advice and guidance and help coordinate the right support for you • listen, help you plan and problem-solve • be a point of contact if you are worried about someone else • put you in touch with the right people or service that may be helpful to you.

Care Leavers, Estranged students, Young Adult Carers and Foyer students If you identify with any of these groups you can have a named point of contact in our Wellbeing Service throughout your studies. They can speak with you about your eligibility for additional bursaries, accommodation and Student Finance.

Big White Wall is a free 24/7 peer led digital platform for BSU students to access mental health resources and support. Log onto bigwhitewall.com with your BSU student credentials.

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If helpful, your advisor will stay in regular contact with you throughout your time at Bath Spa. studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk

Peer Mentors Peer Mentors are second and third year students who can support you as you embark on your undergraduate course.

Being students themselves, your mentors can answer questions and help you settle into university life. A Peer Mentor can also carry on supporting you during your first year, sharing their knowledge and experience with you.

If you don’t have a Peer Mentor and would like one, please get in touch. peermentor@bathspa.ac.uk

Your personal safety Bath is a safe city in which to live, work and study, and there are a number of things you can do to help ensure that you and your friends continue to stay safe when you’re out:

University Medical Service We encourage all students to register with a medical service when living in Bath. Fairfield Park Health Centre provides the University Medical Service at Newton Park Campus. We have Doctor and Nurse appointments available in Sophia (term-time) and Fairfield Park Health Centre (all year round).

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When you become a student you can register with Fairfield Park Health Centre if you wish to make use of these services. You can register online before arrival on the Fairfield Park Health Centre website. www.fairfieldparkhc.co.uk Measles, Mumps and Meningitis Measles and Mumps are unpleasant illnesses and can put others in danger if they have underlying health conditions.

If you have not had the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination, especially if you are from outside the UK, the advice is to go ahead and have it.

Meningitis is a serious illness and can be life-threatening.

If you have not had the Men ACWY vaccination, the advice is to make an appointment with the Medical Service.

Bath Spa University Medical Service offers MMR and Men ACWY vaccinations.

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plan in advance how you will get home tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back don’t walk home alone; walk with friends check all your friends know how they are getting home ensure your mobile phone is charged and has credit keep an eye on your drinks in pubs and clubs keep the money you need to get home separate, so you don’t spend it make sure you use licensed taxi firms when pre-booking taxis, check the name of the driver who will be sent if you are unable to pre-book a taxi, go to an official taxi rank always leave a pub or club with a friend or a group of friends when walking home with friends, keep to well-lit streets and main roads avoid badly lit areas, parks, alleyways and underpasses stay away from the river, particularly if you have been drinking ensure that valuables e.g. phone/wallet are kept out of view don’t let anyone into your halls of residence, on or off campus.

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Your career

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Bath Spa’s Careers and Employability service is here to help you fulfil your potential and give you a head start in preparing for your future. Whether you’ve got a clear idea about what you want to do, or are unsure as to the next steps, our professional team of qualified careers consultants will guide you through the process in either a workshop or one-to-one setting.

Our services are free, impartial and confidential and designed to support your career decision making. You can access online support via our website and ask questions, submit applications for review, book yourself into appointments or events and explore our range of self assessment and interactive tools and videos.

We offer: • help in finding part-time and vacation jobs • support in getting a work placement or internship • opportunities to work or study abroad • expert one-to-one careers advice and guidance • networking with employers on and off campus • careers and employability workshops • help in getting a graduate job or exploring postgraduate study.

Interested in freelancing or running your own business?

Bath Sparks is our support programme designed to help our students, staff and graduates create, share, develop and unleash their entrepreneurial ideas and ventures. The programme offers start-up grant funds, one-to-one advice, workshops, links to professional networks, and valuable exposure. Make things happen by accessing the Bath Sparks resources, competitions and one-to-one support on our website.

Key things to do in your first few weeks and months include: • check out the Job Shop via our website • join clubs and societies or look out for volunteering opportunities via the Students’ Union • get recognised for your activities and involvement by applying for a Bath Spa Award (our new ‘Head Start Award’ is exclusively for first year undergraduate students) • visit our website for online support and follow us on social media @bathspacareers

www.bathspa.ac.uk/careers

Get in touch Drop in and see us in Steward’s Lodge, Newton Park (opposite the main bus stop).

01225 875525 careers@bathspa.ac.uk A Careers Consultant is based in Sion Hill on Wednesdays and the Job Shop and Placements team visit regularly. We also ‘pop up’ on other campuses, latest dates and times are advertised on MyCareer and social media.

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Your useful contacts Security 24 hours 01225 875555 Newton Park/Locksbrook Campus 01225 875533 Sion Hill 07747 898085 Mobile University Switchboard 01225 875875 Newton Park and Sion Hill Student Information Desk 01225 876115 mycourse@bathspa.ac.uk Student Wellbeing Services 01225 876543 studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk Student Accommodation 01225 876777 01225 876666 Green Park House accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk Employment 01225 875525 jobs@bathspa.ac.uk Bath Spa Careers 01225 875525 careers@bathspa.ac.uk IT Service Desk

01225 876500 itservicedesk@bathspa.ac.uk Students’ Union 01225 875588 Newton Park bathspasu@bathspa.ac.uk

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Bath Spa Univeristy Medical Service 01225 331616 International Relations Office 01225 875777 international@bathspa.ac.uk International Advice 01225 876277 01225 875690 immigrationadvice@bathspa.ac.uk

Volunteering 01225 875588 su-activities@bathspa.ac.uk Library 01225 875490 Newton Park 01225 875763 Sion Hill 01225 876178 Corsham Court library@bathspa.ac.uk Writing and Learning Centre 01225 875795 wlc@bathspa.ac.uk Student Fees: Tuition fees, tuition loans, payment options 01225 875870 myfinance@bathspa.ac.uk

Student Funding Funding, bursaries scholarships, international funding 01225 875319 funding@bathspa.ac.uk Student Payments How to pay fees, instalment dates, how to update card details 01225 875583 studentpayments@bathspa.ac.uk Emergencies UK emergency: 999 Non emergency or life threatening medical number: 111 Non emergency or life threatening number: 101

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A STUDENT AMBASSADOR? Are you friendly, outgoing and reliable?

Would you like to take visitors on a tour of our beautiful campuses and talk about your student experience?

If you live in Halls of Residence would you like to show your room at our Open Days?

For more information and an application form email: ambassadors@bathspa.ac.uk

Deadline for applications Students living in Halls Midnight on Wed 25 September All other students Midnight on Fri 28 October

ÂŁ8.85* per hour

*pay rise pending Ambassadors must be eligible to work in the UK and ID will be required prior to commencement of work.

SAVE THE DATE

Go Global Bazaar 21 November 2019

10am — 2pm, Newton Park

www.bathspa.ac.uk