Welcome Guide 2017 - Bristol SU

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Contents

Welcome to Bristol Cultural capital of the South West, European capital of sport and, according to The

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The people you need to know

Sunday Times, the best UK city to live in. We are a city of hot air balloons, cider, street

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Welcome Week events

art and festivals. This is now your home, and we hope you’ll love it!

12 Give it a Go highlights 15 Student Groups 20 Sports & physical activity 22 How being a member of the SU works 23 Student Networks 24 Five must know places in Bristol 26 Looking after yourself at university

‘This is the mould that I came from, Bristol University’ – Simon Pegg, former student This guide offers you a taster of some of the things you’ll 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, visit our website, and if there’s anything else we can help you with, feel free to get in touch: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk We’re looking forward to meeting you.

Your Bristol Students’ Union Officers P.S. You can meet us on page 4!

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You are now a member of Bristol SU. What does that mean?

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Bristol SU is an organisation for all students,

We work for:

1. Put the date of the Welcome Fair in

working together to get the best from their

• Decent, affordable student

time at Bristol. We’re independent from the University, but they work closely with us. This is some of what we do:

accommodation

• Elect representatives to be your voice for all aspects of your student life

courses mental health services

Durdham Downs.

2. Get your Welcome Week wristband and other tickets. Bundles and tickets are live at: bristolsu.org.uk/welcome

• Equality and accessibility across the University experience

3. Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/bristolwelcome2017

• Organise hundreds of events throughout the year. Everything from

If there’s anything you want or think

club nights to quizzes and TEDx talks

needs to change, we’re always open to

• Offer services for students, like

your diary: Friday 22 September, at

• Improving the quality of your academic • Fair access to health services, including

• Support 350+ societies and sports clubs

things to do before you arrive

4. Get your NUS Extra card. Enjoy 100s

new ideas. We’re here to listen to and

of amazing student discounts of up to

academic advice, a lettings agency

support you in any way you need, so get

40%, around the world. Order cards

and a bike hire scheme

in touch.

at: nusextra.co.uk.

• Run our SU building, including The Balloon (Bristol’s cheapest bar), gig venue The Anson Rooms, two theatres, music rooms, activity and study spaces bristolsu.org.uk/welcome

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INTRODUCING...

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YOUR 2017-18 ELECTED OFFICERS Union Affairs: Stanford I make sure that student activities (societies, student media, democracy, campaigns, volunteering and fundraising)

Postgraduate Education: Shubham Singh I’m here to make sure that the educational experience of all postgraduate students (taught and

get support and representation.

research) is the best it can be.

stanford.stanford@bristol.ac.uk

shubham.singh@bristol.ac.uk

Equality, Liberation & Access: Des Ibekwe I promote equality and accessibility across the university, to ensure that everyone is treated fairly during their time here. ii14918@bristol.ac.uk

Undergraduate Education: Mason Ammar

Student Living: Lucky Dube I look after some of the

Sport & Student Development: John House

I’m here to ensure that all

essential elements of student

I look after all of our sports

undergraduate students

life, such as mental health

clubs and try to make

have the best possible academic

or living conditions, while working to ensure

sport and fitness more accessible to all,

experience while they are at Bristol.

that students have a positive relationship

while ensuring that all students are able to

with the wider community.

develop outside of their studies.

lucky.dube@bristol.ac.uk

john.house@bristol.ac.uk

mason.ammar@bristol.ac.uk

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With hundreds of events this month, from coffee mingles to massive nights out, Bristol SU has you covered.

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sun up EVENTS

FEAT

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Film club: pulp fiction

Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £2

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Disco Fever: Silent/Roller Disco Anson Rooms, 8pm, £5

Choose from the glitzy skating arena or your own silent disco. Skates and headphones provided

Disabled Students network Mingle

Games Night In

Film club: finding dory

Balloon Bar, 4.30pm

Video games vs board games Balloon Bar, 6pm

Morning Run Club

Master’s Student Mingle Balloon Bar, 4pm

BME Network Mingle: THE GREAT CARIBBEAN FETE-OFF

Pint of Science

Film Club: Deadpool

Beerienteering PRESENTED BY Bristol RAG

Meet in Bristol SU Lobby, 10am

AR Bar, 7.30pm

Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £2

Dance Night!

Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £2

Balloon Bar, 7pm

Starting from Steam Café or White Rabbit, 8pm, from £5

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sun up EVENTS

FEAT

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Get up and Glow Morning Rave

Women’s Network Mingle

PGCE Welcome social

PostGraduate WELCOME NIGHT

Anson Rooms, 8am, £5 Balloon Bar, 4pm

Balloon Bar, 1pm

Plant Potting workshop Balloon Bar, 1pm

film club: hero

Balloon Bar, 7pm

Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £2

Cafe Crawl

International Food Festival

The Inspire Talks supported by tedxbristol Anson Rooms, 8pm, £5

Learn self defence

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Carpenter Room, 10am, £4

Balloon Bar, 11am, £5

Anson Rooms, 12pm

International Students Network Mingle RAG, Volunteering & Sustainability mingle Balloon Bar, 6pm

Balloon Bar, 4pm

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film club: Monty EATURED EV ENT python & the holy grail In partnership with Bristol Film Festival Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £7

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FEAT

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A night of amazing comedy - full line-up online

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Widening Participation Network Mingle Balloon Bar, 7.30pm

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*All events sub ject to change

Breakfast lecture

Bristol SU Food Market

Anson Rooms, 11am - 3pm

Life Sciences Garden, 11.30am - 2.30pm

wellbeing network Crafternoon

Societies Network Mingle

Film Club: Howl’s moving castle

The Big fat bristol RAG Pub Quiz

Sports Network Mingle

Balloon Bar, 3pm - 5pm

Anson Rooms, 7.30pm

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Vintage Market

Supported by Happy City The Balloon Bar, 8.30am

Bandeoke

Balloon Bar, 8pm - 10.30pm

Recovery Brunch

Balloon Bar, 10am - 2pm

True Tales Workshop

AR Bar, 4pm, £6. Price includes entry to main True Tales event

Balloon Bar, 6.30pm

Winston Theatre, 7.30pm, £2

Balloon Bar, 8.30pm

Welcome Fair

FEAT

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ED E Durdham Downs, 11am - 5pm VENT Meet everyone from Bristol SU, sign up to sports clubs and societies, and get tonnes of freebies too. You will need your University card/acceptance letter for entry.

LGBT+ and Trans Network Mingle AR2, 4pm

True Tales: real stories AR Bar, 7pm, £4

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sun down CLUB NIGHTS Pirate Party

Welcome to the circus

Sunday 17 & Monday 18, SWX, £11 The circus is coming to town transforming SWX into a world of magic and mystery.

The Fun House

Monday 18, Gravity, £7 Full of your favourite childhood games with massive ball pit and bucking Bronco, let your inner child run wild!

Lift Off

Tuesday 19, Gravity, £7 3, 2, 1 lift off! Get to know each other at Gravity, playing the best pop classics.

Lizard Lounge House Party

Wednesday 20, Lizard Lounge, £7 A house party like no other at a Bristol student institution!

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Wednesday 20, Thekla, £7 We set sail for a night of adventure on Bristol’s very own boat-club.

10 PIN PArty Wednesday 20, The Lanes, £7 Bristol’s finest bowling alley welcomes bowlers in their best animal fancy-dress

Down in the Basement

W E LCO M E W E E K G R A N D F I N A L E Headline set from Riton and more!

Thursday 21, Motion, £17

Wednesday 20, Basement 45, £7 Dance the night away in one of the city’s best loved basement venues.

One of the world’s largest and most famous nightclubs takes you into an urban world of wonders and gripping music.

bristol su sports night Launch

Come with us for a night of spectacular adventures as Bristol’s biggest warehouse club is transformed into a Wonderland.

Wednesday 20, Gravity, £5 Enjoy Bristol SU’s legendary sports night swap your trainers for dancing shoes.

Puppy love

Leave your sensibility at the door and prepare for the surreal…

Wednesday 20, Doghouse, £7 A night of cracking tunes in one of Bristol most stylish cocktail bars.

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Bristol

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easy rider a year’s travel £299 get unlimited bus travel on First & Unibus in the Bristol Inner Zone for the academic year 2017-18

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search ‘First bus mTickets’

£329 at travel shop or online

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give it a go HIGHLIGHTS

Classics & Ancient History Society Tuesday 19, 1pm, College Green

Bollywood Dance/FITNESS TASTER!

Tuesday 19, 2pm, Dance Studio, Bristol SU

A taste of Rev with Bristol Revelations Rock Gospel Choir

Tuesday 19, 7pm, St. Paul’s Church

BUZAN Nerf Fun

Squash taster session Wednesday 20, 5pm, Bristol Grammar School

Tricking and Parkour taster Wednesday 20, 7pm Freedog, Templegate Park, £6

Drama Society Workshop

Thursday 21, 2pm, Stephenson Room Bristol

Improv Taster Workshop

Revunions Taster Session!

Saturday 23, 12pm, Castle Room, Bristol SU

Dodgeball Taster Session!

Saturday 23, 1pm

Gamesoc Taster Event

Saturday 23, 2pm, CELFS Rooms, 4th Floor Richmond Building

Tuesday 19, 8pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU

Friday 22, 3pm, Pegg Theatre, Bristol SU

University of Bristol Women’s football taster session

Friday 22, 8pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU

Saturday 23, 5pm, Swimming Pool, Bristol SU

American Football Taster Day

Try Out Bhangra!

Wednesday 20, 2pm

Go Zen and Meditate

Aikido

Saturday 23, 9am

Wednesday 20, 2pm, Multifaith Chaplaincy

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Combat Karate

Saturday 23, 10am, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU

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Try Dive

Saturday 23, 6pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU

All events subject to change. For updates and even more taster sessions, see bristolsu.org.uk/giveitago

Hockey Give It A Go

Bring Your Own Bake; Favourite Things

Kho Kho with Hindu Society

Give radio a go! drop in sessions

Sunday 24, 9am, Coombe Dingle

Sunday 24, 2pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU

University of Bristol Athletics and Cross Country Club TASTER Sunday 24, 2pm, Coombe Dingle

Kung Fu Taster Session

Sunday 24, 2pm, AR5, Bristol SU

Mahjong Taster Session

Sunday 24, 2pm, Stacy Room, Bristol SU

Capoeira Taster Session

Sunday 24, 3pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU

Sunday 24, 5pm, Stacy Room, Bristol SU

Give A Cappella a go!

Tuesday 26, 5.30pm, AR6, Bristol SU

Give Taekwondo a Go!

Monday 25, 2pm - 6.30pm, Burst Studio, Bristol SU

Tuesday 26, 6pm, AR5, Bristol SU

why a career in law? for Non-Law Students

Tuesday 26, 6pm, Dance Studio, Bristol SU

Monday 25, 6pm, Wills Memorial Building

Breakdance Society Taster Session Ju Jitsu Taster Session

Tuesday 26, 7.30pm, AR6, Bristol SU

Cheerleading Taster Session!

Monday 25, 7pm, AR6, Bristol SU

CIRCUS SOCIETY

Monday 25, 7pm AR5, Bristol SU

Snowsports Taster - ALL abilities!

Tuesday 26, 4.30pm

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Sign Language Taster Lesson

Tuesday 26, 8pm, Stephenson Room, Bristol SU

BUSS Swing Dance Taster Session

Tuesday 26, 8pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU

Ultimate Frisbee Taster Session

Wednesday 27, 2pm, Clifton Downs

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Break-away bristol First Walk of the Year

Wednesday 27, 2pm, College Green

Quidditch Taster Session

Wednesday 27, 2pm, Fields behind Horfield Leisure Centre

CAUTION MAY PREVENT DROWING Wednesday 27, 3pm, Swimming Pool, Bristol SU

Judo Taster Session

Wednesday 27, 4pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU

An introduction to trading Wednesday 27, 5pm, Stephenson Room, Bristol SU

Table Tennis Taster Session Wednesday 27, 6pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU

Pokemon Trainer - Berry Blending

Wednesday 27, 6pm, Odlum Room, Bristol SU

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Kickboxing Taster Session

Thursday 28, 6pm, AR6, Bristol SU

A Taste of Palestine

Give it a go - Choral Music Taster Friday 29, 5.30pm, St Paul’s Church

Give Windsurfing A Go!

Thursday 28, 6pm, Pegg Theatre, Bristol SU

Saturday 30, 9am, Bowmoor Sailing Club, £5

Astronomy - Give it a go!

Chinese Lion Dance Taster Session

Get a Feeling for Reeling with the Bristol calendonian society

Saturday 30, 12pm, Coombe Dingle, £2

Thursday 28, 6pm, Clifton Downs

Thursday 28, 6pm, AR5, Bristol SU

lATIN AMERICAN & BALLROOM DANCE Demo & Taster Night!

Thursday 28, 7pm, Carpenter Room, Bristol SU

Abacus taster night

Thursday 28, 8pm, The White Harte, Park Row

Wine Tasting taster session

Saturday 30, 11am, Stephenson Room

Netball Taster Session

Korfball Taster Session

Monday 1, 3.30pm, Sports Hall, Tyndall Ave.

Hot Air Ballooning - You Can Fly! Tuesday 2, 6pm, Balloon Bar

Women’s rugby

Tuesday 2, 8.30pm, Coombe Dingle

Kayak Taster Session

Thursday 28, 8pm, Averys Wine Merchant, £5

Thursday 4, 8.30pm, Swimming Pool, Bristol SU

In. Film Information Talk

Try Lacrosse (MIXED & MEN’S)

Friday 29, 1pm, Stephenson Room, Bristol SU bristolsu.org.uk/welcome

Thursday 4, 2pm, Clifton Downs

groups Helicon

University of Bristol Lifesaving

Her Campus Bristol

Club

IceSoc: The Ice Skating Society

University of Bristol Motorcycle

Journalism Society

Society

Magic Society

Wildlife Film Society

Mahjong Society

Women in Finance Society

Paradox (Physics and

Dog Soc

Philosophy Society)

In. Film Society

PhotoSoc

Innovation and Design

Pint of Science

Liberal Arts Society

Poetry & Creative Writing

Sign Language Society

Society

The Creative Society

Poker Society

University of Bristol Guides and

Pottery Society

Scouts (UOBGAS)

Chess Club

Real World Economics Society

Bristol Murder Mystery Society

Bristol University Wine Society

Chinese Chess and Calligraphy Referees Society The 93%: UoB’s State School Society

Cheese Society

Circus Society

Society

(BUFAS)

Cocktail Society

Computer Gaming Society

Tolkien Society

UBSCR - Change Ringers

Food Society

(COGS)

Turf Club

GameSoc

University of Bristol Film Society

Dance

Interests & Skills

Bollywood Dance Society

Anime and Sci Fi Society

Breakdance Society

Art History Society

Bristol University Swing Society

Bristol Art Society

BULABDS - Bristol University

Bristol Darts Club

Latin American and Ballroom

Bristol Debating Union

Dancing Society

Bristol Pokémon Trainer Society

Capoeira Society

Bristol Screenwriters’ Society

Dance Society

Bristol SEDS: Space Exploration

LeRoc

Society

Pole Fitness Society

Bristol University Drones Society

Rag Morris and Folk Club

Bristol University Zombie

DiscoSoc

Apocalypse Network

Food & Drink Bristol Real Ale

University of Bristol Gin Society Vegetarian and Vegan Society

Brizzlepuffs Quidditch Club

Bristol SU Quiz Society Bristol University First Aid Society

DocSoc (Documentary Society) University of Bristol Baking Society Fashion Federation

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groups Music BigBandsoc BristAlt Bristol Revelation Rock Gospel Choir Bristol University Madrigal Ensemble

DramSoc

Football - Women’s

Tennis

ImprovSoc

Futsal

Triathlon and Pentathlon Club

Music Theatre Bristol

Golf Club

Ultimate Frisbee

PantoSoc

Hockey - Men’s

University of Bristol Athletics and

Revunions (Sketch Comedy)

Hockey - Women’s

Cross Country Club (UBACCC)

Spotlights

Jiu Jitsu

University of Bristol Judo Club

Stage Technicians Association

Kickboxing

University of Bristol Snowsports

University of Bristol Chinese Lion Korfball

Club (UBSC)

Dance Troupe

Lacrosse - Ladies

University of Bristol Swimming

Lacrosse - Men’s and Mixed

and Water polo Club

Muay Thai

University of Bristol Trampoline

Aikido Club

Netball

and Gymnastics

American Football

Orienteering

Volleyball

Badminton

Polo

Windsurfing

Basketball

Riding Club

Boat (Rowing)

Rugby - Men’s

Sports & outdoor Activities

Boxing

Rugby - Women’s

Bristol Jets Cheerleading

Choir

Canoe

Rugby League

Squad

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Sailing

Bristol Dodgeball Society

Performing Arts

Cricket

Squash

Bristol Obscure Games

Cycling

Surf

Society

Fencing Club

Table Tennis

Bristol University Gliding

Football - Men’s

Taekwondo

Club

Bristol University Music Society DJ Society Jazz Funk & Soul LiveSoc Reggae Society RockSoc Symphonia University of Bristol A Cappella Society University of Bristol Church

Gospel Choir Society Bristol University Operatic Society

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Sport clubs

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Bristol University Hot Air

Society

BioSoc

Clinical Psychology Society

Ballooning Society

University of Bristol

Bristol Bar Society

Computer Science Society

Bristol University Kitesurfing

MotorSport

Bristol Civsoc

DinoSoc (Earth Sciences)

Society

University of Bristol

Bristol Electrical and Electronic

Engineering Mathematics

Bristol University Tricking

Mountaineering Club

Engineering Society

Society

Society

(UBMC)

Bristol Engineering Design

Falstaff Society

Combat Karate

University of Bristol Pool &

Society

FUSION

Muscle and Athletic Sports

Snooker Club

Bristol Equine Veterinary Society Galenicals (Medics)

Society (MASS)

Krav Maga

Bristol Farm Animal Veterinary

GeogSoc (Geography)

Real Tennis Club

Mixed Martial Arts

Society

Helix (Biochemistry)

Shaolin Temple Kung Fu

Break-away Bristol

Bristol Undergraduate STEM

History Society

Research Society

Law Club

Society Skydiving

Student Media

Bristol University Geology and

Matrix (Maths)

The University of Bristol

Burst Radio

Geoscience Society

Neuroscience Society

Spelaeological Society

Epigram

Bristol University Veterinary and

Philosophy Society

Touch Rugby

Inter:Mission

Zoological Society

Phys Pharm Soc

University of Bristol Underwater

Spitze Magazine

BUILD - Bristol University Industry

Politics Society

Society (UBUC)

UBTV

Led Design

PsychSoc

Centaur (Vets)

Scrubs (University of Bristol

Chaos (Physics)

Surgical Society)

University of Bristol Archery Club

Academic

University of Bristol Brazilian

AeroSoc

Childhood Studies Society

Social Policy Society

Jiu-Jitsu Club

Archaeology & Anthropology

Classics and Ancient History

The Cell

University of Bristol Expeditions

Society

Society

The University of Bristol

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Engineering Society

Fintech Society

Team

Bristol (old Bristol Medsin)

Theology and Religious Studies

Pro Bono Society

Bristol University Women In

Students for Life Society

Society

Bristol Trading Society

Leadership

UNICEF on Campus

University of Bristol Sociology

Bristol University Actuarial

Bristol Volunteers for

University of Bristol LGBT+

Society (SocSoc)

Society

Development Abroad

Society

UoB Botanical Society

BEX - Bristol Exchange Society

Coppafeel!

Unseen Exploitation Society

Engineers Without Borders

UniRoots

Fossil Free Bristol University

University of Bristol Roots & Shoots

UoB Mechanical Engineering Society (MechSoc)

Campaigns & Causes

Women in Engineering Society

Amnesty International

GreenSoc

Women in Law

Ape Alliance Society

Howard League for Penal

Women in Science

Bristol Donors

Reform

Culture & Languages

Bristol Friends of MSF

Intersectional Feminist Society

ABACUS

Business & Enterprise

Bristol Marrow

Lawyers Without Borders

African Caribbean

Advertising, Marketing and PR

Bristol Reclaim Education

Oxfam

Association

Society

Bristol Student PEN

OXFAM Junior Lawyers Against

Arabic Society

AIESEC

Bristol Think

Poverty (Bristol University)

Bangla Society

Bright Futures

Bristol University Conservation

Peace of Mind

Bristol Asian Cultural Society

Bristol Consulting Society

Group

RAG

Bristol Tamil Society

Bristol Entrepreneurs Society

Bristol University Friends of

Save The Children

Brustol: Bruneians in Bristol

(formerly Inc.)

Palestine Society

Stand Up To Racism Student

Bulgarian Society

Economics, Finance and

Bristol University Friends of the

Society

Caledonian Society

Management

Earth

Student Action for Refugees

Canadian Society

Enactus Bristol

Bristol University Sustainability

Students for Global Health

Chinese Society

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HOW TO JOIN A

student group

Northern Society

University of Bristol

Chinese Students’ &

Persian Society

Christian Union

Scholars’ Association

Polish Society

Falun Gong

Club Italia

Russian Speaking Society

The Krishna Conciousness

University of Bristol email and password, or

Czech Society

Saudi Society

Society

create a guest account

ESN Bristol

Slavonic Society

French Society

Sri Lankan Society

Political

German Society

Taiwanese Society

Anarchy Society

Hellenic Society

Thai Society

Bristol Labour Students

Hispanic Society

Third Kid Culture Society

Bristol University

Hong Kong Public Affairs

Tudo bem! University of

Conservative Association

and Social Service

Bristol Portuguese Society

Freedom Society

Hong Kong Society

University of Bristol

International Affairs

Hungarian Society

Pakistan Society

Society

Indonesian Society

University of Bristol Punjabi

Liberal Democrat Students

Irish Society

Society

Marxist Society

membership available. If so, select the type

Japanese Society

Vietnamese Society

Model United Nations

you would like.

Korean Society

Welsh Society

Malay Cultural Society

Wellbeing

• Go to bristolsu.org.uk and log in using your

• Go to bristolsu.org.uk/groups • Search for a group, or browse by category • Click on group name to view their page • If you like what you see, select ‘join this group’ • There may be more than one type of

• Click ‘Confirm’ and then ‘Checkout’

Malaysian and

Faith

Massage Society

Singaporean Students’

Bristol Jewish Society

Pilates Society

Association

CathSoc

Transcendental

Congratulations, you’re now a member of

Mauritian Society

Hindu Society

Meditiation

your student group!

Mexican Culture Society

Islamic Society

Yoga Society

Nepalese society

Just Love Bristol

Zen Society

• Complete the checkout process.

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#WeAreBristol

There are over 60 student-led sports groups at Bristol SU, as well as many low-cost exercise classes which are all part of the #WeAreBristol community of sport. Find out more at bristolsu.org.uk, or at the Welcome Fair (22nd September).

Sports Clubs and Societies

With something for all levels you can try out dodgeball, lacrosse, kitesurfing, korfball, rowing, skydiving, table tennis, taekwondo and much, much more. bristolsu.org.uk/sport

Varsity Series

The University of Bristol faces the University of the West of England across a series of events fuelling the biggest sporting rivalry in the South West. The first events to look out for include a colour run, darts, netball and water polo. www.varsityseries.com

Intramural Sport

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If you don’t fancy joining a club, but still want to play a team sport, we offer seven competitive Intramural leagues: football, hockey, rugby, netball, badminton, basketball and cricket. To take part, create a team of friends or hall mates or go with a club or society. bristolsu.org.uk/intramural

B:Active

We offer a wide range of super cheap activities such as badminton, yoga, football, netball, pilates, tai chi, zumba, basketball, volleyball and swimming.

These activities are open to all levels and attendance can be a one off or all year round. Find the latest class schedules on our facebook page: tinyurl.com/getactivebristol bristolsu.org.uk/getactive

Fit & Fabulous

If you identify as a woman, you can join Fit and Fabulous. Fit and Fab includes weekly classes such as zumba, aqua fit, basketball, Yoga, Cubatone, legs, bums & tums, self-defence and nutrition - for an annual membership of ÂŁ24.99! bristolsu.org.uk/fitandfab

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Economics degree

Arts degree

Your degree is just the

of our graduate intake studied non-business related subjects

Science degree

start

The experience stays with you We welcome all degree subjects. Surprised? Don’t be.

We see your degree as just the start. It’s your first step in taking your career in all sorts of directions. If you’re passionate about business and eager to learn, we’ll help you excel in your career.

Join us. We’re focused on helping you reach your full potential.

Take the opportunity of a lifetime History degree

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Actuarial | Assurance | Consulting Deals | Legal | Tax | Technology /pwccareersuk

@pwc_uk_careers

Valuing difference. Driving inclusion.

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© 2017 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. All rights reserved.

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HOW MEMBERSHIP OF THE

SU works

We are a democracy

If you want to change something, you can:

You have different reps for different things:

This means that you elect the people who

• Speak to your representative. (Find their

Course Reps:

lead the SU and represent you. Elections are held in March every year, although course reps and JCR committees (hall reps) are elected in March and October.

details at bristolsu.org.uk) • Bring an idea to a network (see opposite page) • Propose your idea to Student Council if representatives vote for it, the SU will

You have reps for your course, your halls, your societies and sports clubs as well as

There is a course rep for every year on every course. They represent your views to make sure your course is the best it can be. You will elect your first course rep right at the beginning of your first term.

work to make it happen • Bring your proposal to AMM (the Annual

School and Faculty Reps:

reps making sure that all identities are

Members Meeting) in February, a

Course reps inform our school reps, who

represented. It’s in your interest to make

democratic meeting where all students

inform our faculty reps, who represent

will be able to vote on your idea

students across the whole faculty and

sure that these reps are the best people for you.

• Join a political society or campaign

attend University decision-making meetings.

JCR Reps: Each set of accommodation has reps who look after your interests whilst in halls.

They’ll work on your costs, your social life and your safety while you’re living there.

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networks

Networks open to all

Networks are representative bodies of students that can lead campaigns, run forums and hold regular social events.

Societies Network

They create a platform for you to build empowered communities and create change through collective action.

Sports Network

Education Network

RAG, Wellbeing Volunteering & Network Sustainability

Liberation & Identity Networks

Examples of previous campaigns include LGBT+ History Month and Black Lives Matter.

The 13 Bristol SU Networks are each led by an elected chair who is a current student. They are also supported by our Full

BME Network

Disabled Students Network

LGBT+ Network

Trans Students Network

Women’s Network

International Students Network

Widening Participation Network

Postgraduate Network

Time Officers.

The Chair of Student Council supports all these Networks to run democratically and work on policy.

Membership to Networks is free and open just like membership to the Union. You can join on our website - all you need to do is self-identify to your chosen liberation groups when you register with us. You can also head along

These are open to those who identify into the group. They are

to a Network Mingle in Welcome Week to meet like-minded

communities to share experiences and create change. They deliver

people in a relaxed environment.

activities like forums, campaigns, social and awareness events.

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5

must know

areas in

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Clifton Village

The Triangle & Park Street

Home to Bristol SU and vast Georgian

A stone’s throw from the University and

terraces, pretty squares and impressive

Students’ Union, the Triangle and Park

architecture, Clifton is without doubt the

Street are busy day and night and are as

most upmarket area in Bristol. The village is

student-friendly as you can get. Here you’ll

full of posh restaurants, swanky boutiques

find pubs, bars, clubs and coffee shops as

and smart pubs. It’s all stunning but watch

well as some really cool boutique shops.

out for the astronomical prices!

Highlights

Highlights

Eating: The Primrose Café. Boho café by day,

Eating: Rocotillos Diner serves some of the

smart bistro by night. For a cheaper option

best milkshakes and pancakes around.

The Balloon does a great fried breakfast.

Drinking: All-in-One. Joyfully tacky, cheap

Drinking: The Coronation Tap. Home of the

and open til 4am. They serve food too.

student favourite - Exhibition Cider.

Shopping: BS8 Fashion Emporium. Pretty

Shopping: The Clifton Arcade. Crammed

affordable, and packed with different

with independent clothes and record shops.

independent brands for all genders.

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Whiteladies Road & Cotham Hill

Gloucester Road & Stokes Croft

City Centre

Most students live either here or around

Lined with independent shops and funky

In this eclectic area you’ll find chain bars

Gloucester Road when they move into

bars and pubs, Gloucester Road and

next to arthouse cinemas, while the main

student houses. Stoke Bishop is just up the

Stokes Croft are fantastic places for

shopping precinct has everything from

road, making this one of the main student

students. Come here for a wide variety of

Wilkinson’s to Harvey Nick’s. The best thing

thoroughfares in Bristol. There are loads of

food shops, vintage clothing stores, and

about the city centre is the Waterfront

nice cafés, restaurants, and charity shops

trendy coffee shops. In Stokes Croft you’ll

where you’ll find a variety of bars,

in the area.

find clubs like Blue Mountain and Lakota.

restaurants and clubs.

Highlights

Highlights

Highlights

Eating: Burger Joint. They use a fun ‘build

Eating: The Canteen is based in Hamilton

Drinking: Thekla. One of the most

your own burger’ system.

House - a community run building which

legendary clubs in the city on a boat!

Drinking: Highbury Vaults. Just outside this

sells delicious but cheap food.

Shopping: St Nick’s market. The city’s

area, but it’s one of the best pubs in town!

Drinking: Blue lagoon. Live music,

oldest independent market.

Shopping: Sainsburys. Probably the biggest

continental atmosphere and cheap drinks.

Culture: Arnolfini. This gallery has loads of

supermarket near the University precinct.

Shopping: The Amnesty Bookshop. A vast

amazing exhibits and performances.

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Looking after yourself AT UNIVE RSIT Y

Coming to University can be a stressful experience. In fact, 78% of students say they’ve experienced some sort of mental health difficulty whilst at university. If you experience a dip in your wellbeing, we offer a range of support services to help you care for yourself whilst you’re studying.

If you’re living in halls there’s support

The University also run the Student

The Big White Wall is an online supportive

available via Senior Residents and Hall

Counselling Service, who offer 1:1 sessions,

community which is available to all

Wardens.

group sessions, drop in sessions and lots of

University of Bristol students.

self-help information. They are completely The Student Health Service can also help.

confidential, and will not share information

Nightline is a telephone-based listening

All the doctors there have an interest in

about you with anyone else without your

and information service run by students,

mental health issues and are experienced

permission.

for students. They are happy to listen to

in supporting students through times of

anything you want to talk about. Call

difficulty. They can refer to various free

Just Ask is Bristol SU’s academic advice

therapies, as well as write letters of support

service: here to help with any issue that

if required.

might affect your studies like extenuating

Find out more about all of the wellbeing

circumstances around exams, or

sevices available to you at:

accusations of plagiarism. Our advice is

www.bristol.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/

free, friendly, confidential and professional.

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