December 2025 - Edition 126
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As we reach the end of this term, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to every one of you who makes Bucks the vibrant, welcoming community it is. We hope you’ve had an amazing few months, making unforgettable memories, discovering new passions, and finding your place within our community.
Whether you’ve thrown yourself into sports, joined a society, taken part in events, found inspiration in your classes, or simply connected with new people, we hope this term has been filled with moments that made you feel proud, challenged, supported, and excited for what’s ahead.
Being part of your journey is a privilege. Watching you get involved, grow in confidence, and be the best version of yourselves is what makes our roles so meaningful. Thank you for bringing your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm to campus every single day.
As the festive season approaches, we also want to gently remind you that you’re not alone. The Students’ Union is here for you, not just during term time, but throughout the break as well. Our team will continue to post on social media, offering support, advice, and ways to stay connected, no matter where you are or how you’re spending the holidays.
Please take care of yourselves during the weeks ahead. Stay safe, find moments of joy, and give yourself the time you need to rest and recharge. You deserve it.
From all of us on the elected team, thank you for being part of this community. We can’t wait to welcome you back in the new year.
Jean Marc, Bethany, Joe and Erin
Jean Marc Amagoua • Joe Burrell • Erin Cook • Bethany Jackson
Imogen Sanders • Kelly Wiles • Anoushka Abbimane
Hannah Fitzgibbons • Jermaine Ravalier • Ethan Musgreaves
Kerri Bowen • Grace-lily Gallagher • Finnian Drewitt • Steven Gates
Dan Charlton • Alanya Sheppard • Keira Brock • Josh Nunn
Want to see your name in the list above? Want to have your writing or artwork on show to thousands of people? Get involved!
Email lorenzo.dizenobbia@bnu.ac.uk
For all advertising and media enquiries please contact the Students’ Union Communications and Marketing department.
Simon McDowell | Head of Communications and Marketing simon.mcdowell@bnu.ac.uk
Lorenzo Pio Di Zenobbia | Graphic Designer lorenzo.dizenobbia@bnu.ac.uk
Ajay Sunder | Marketing Coordinator ajay.sunder@bnu.ac.uk
Alice Askham | Digital Media Coordinator alice.askham@bnu.ac.uk
Articles in this newspaper do not necessarily represent the views of Bucks Students’ Union but are that of the specific author. View this edition online at bucksstudentsunion.org/media/newspaperarchive
© 2025 Bucks Students’ Union
Hello everyone! For those who missed the previous edition, I’m Ethan (He/Him) the Bucks Student Newspaper editor, and this will be my last update before the Christmas break.
I hope you’ve all had a great first term at Uni so far and that the end of term assignments are all going well!
Happy holidays to everyone, I’m sure you are all ready for the well-deserved holiday break coming up. Just a reminder to stay safe this holiday as it gets darker quicker and the ground gets more slippery and bundle up as much as you can! But also make the most of the break, spending time with loved ones, relaxing and resting.
Be proud of yourselves for making it through your first term, even for second and third years, the new term can always be stressful with the changes in your course. The first semester is always the one it takes the longest to get used to, but after that everything will mellow out, and you’ll find your balance and schedule a lot easier these next upcoming terms.
For me, second year of Uni has been a huge change in workload and the amount of writing which I’m sure many of you have been experiencing these past months. However, becoming the newspaper editor has helped a lot with my writing style and managing workload!
Make sure to keep a look out for all the Christmas themed events the students union is holding to enjoy your last few weeks at uni in as well as what the Wycombe Eden centre and Town have to offer as well!
But overall, past the stress of exam preparation and catching up on work, have a fun holiday break and take your time to recharge and enjoy the time off!
The Bucks Student team and the Student Union wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Want to get in touch? Get involved!
sucommunications@bnu.ac.uk
“If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” (Banksy) POSITIVITY
We’re continuing to put student wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, especially when it comes to the cost-of-living pressures many of you are facing. Over the past month, we’ve been working hard to promote our Free Meal initiative, which runs every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. If you haven’t made use of it yet, we strongly encourage you to come along, it’s judgment-free, easy to access, and designed to support anyone who needs it.
Alongside this, we’re progressing discussions with external companies, including Carousel, to explore new options that could significantly improve student transport. Our goal is to make travel more accessible, reliable, and affordable for everyone, particularly those commuting between campuses or travelling in for placements.
jeanmarc.amagoua@bnu.ac.uk
@buckssupres Bucks SU Pres
If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, please remember that you’re not alone and support is available. You can access a range of helpful resources, such as our Bucks Budget Booklet, which provides tips, guidance, and practical tools to help you manage your finances more confidently.
We also encourage you to explore the University’s bursary and funding options. Details can be found on the University website under Undergraduate Financial Support. And if you need personalised advice, support, or someone to talk things through with, our Advice Centre is always here to help.
We’re committed to continuing this work and pushing for further improvements that make a real difference to student life. Your feedback and engagement play a huge part in shaping these initiatives, so please keep reaching out, sharing your experiences, and letting us know how we can support you better.
Last November 2025, I joined our amazing team at Uxbridge for Freshers’ Fair. It was truly inspiring to meet so many of our incredible students, hear about the positive experiences you’ve had so far, and learn more about the areas where you feel change is needed. Your honesty, enthusiasm, and passion for shaping student life never go unnoticed. Being there in person reminded me how important it is that every student across every campus feels heard, supported, and represented. I want to reassure you that every piece of feedback shared with us is taken seriously. The Union is committed to championing your voice, addressing your concerns, and making sure that meaningful action follows.
Last month, I had the pleasure of meeting our new Student Voice Officers. They bring fantastic energy, a real passion for student representation, and a strong desire to work closely with the sabbatical officer team to shape a better experience for everyone at Bucks.
We’ve already begun discussing some key issues raised by students, and we’re excited to get started on projects that will help drive meaningful change. Their enthusiasm is inspiring, and we look forward to working alongside them to make sure every student feels heard, supported, and empowered.
Last month, I had the opportunity to join the Student Forum: Placement, led by our Pro Vice-Chancellor, Paul Morgan. The forum brought together valuable student insight, constructive discussions, and a range of exciting ideas aimed at improving placements and strengthening support for those on placement-based courses.
The conversations were productive and forward-thinking, with a focus on enhancing the placement experience for current and future students.
We’re pleased to announce that the long-awaited Wi-Fi Survey is now live. This is your opportunity to share your experiences, highlight any issues, and help us build a clearer picture of what students need from their connectivity on campus and in accommodation.
The survey will remain open until Friday 5th December, giving everyone plenty of time to take part and make their voice heard.
Once the survey closes, the findings will be carefully reviewed and presented at the next Union Council meeting in January. We will also be sharing the results with both the external Wi-Fi supplier and the University, ensuring that your feedback reaches the people who can directly influence and deliver real improvements.
Your input is essential in helping us push for better, more reliable Wi-Fi across Bucks. Every response strengthens our case and helps create positive change for current and future students.
To take part, please find the survey link on our Students’ Union website.
Thank you in advance for getting involved and helping shape a better digital experience for our community.
Student’s Union President – Jean Marc
It’s been a busy few weeks on campus, and if you’ve spotted a few more questionable moustaches than usual, you’re not alone. I jumped into the Movember challenge this year with full enthusiasm, managing a solid 20 days in a row before being taken out by a serious case of man flu. And yes, before anyone questions it, man flu is absolutely a real and devastating condition.
Even though I was knocked off my stride, I’m not letting the challenge slip away. I’ll be picking things straight back up and running into December to make sure I finish what I started. It’s been brilliant seeing so many people across the uni rocking their moustaches with pride. Only a little while longer until we can finally shave them off and give our faces a much-needed reset.
So far, with everyone’s support, I’ve raised £328. I can’t thank you enough for the donations. Movember is a cause that means a lot to me personally, and seeing the community come together has been genuinely motivating. Every pound goes towards improving men’s health, from mental health support to cancer research, and it really does make a difference.
We’ve also got plenty to look forward to on campus.
On 10 December we’ll be hosting the Christmas All Dayer, where clubs and societies will be getting together for a Christmas dinner and a full day of celebrations. It’s always one of the best events of the year—good food, good company, and an excuse to take a breather before deadlines start creeping back in.
Throughout December, Erin and I will also be running a campaign for Disability Awareness Month.
We’ll be highlighting a wide range of disabilities, including those that are often overlooked or not widely understood. The aim is to open conversations, share experiences and help the community learn more about the people around them. Keep an eye on our socials throughout the month.
As we head into the winter break, I hope everyone gets the chance to switch off, rest properly and spend time doing things that make you feel human again. Whether you’re heading home, working through the break or staying local, make sure you give yourself the downtime you deserve.
Here’s to a strong finish to the term and an even better start to the new year.
On Monday, 3 November, some students participated in the SMILE Campaign 2025! Our members joined their sports and societies to speak to members of the community on their way to work or school, giving out free, Fairtrade bananas to put smiles on their faces on a Monday morning. It’s a great way to get smiles and bring awareness to Fairtrade products. I joined the Musical Theatre Society for the morning. I dressed as a banana to make as many people smile as we could for our community. Even though SMILE is an early start, we had such a fun time!
More opportunities like this come up throughout the year and are posted on the What’s On Page. It’s a really fun way to get your volunteering hours up and meet new people! Kelly from the activities team works hard to find these opportunities for our members, and there is something for everyone. Interested in getting involved?
erin.cook@bnu.ac.uk
@buckssuvpew_hw
Check out the What’s On Page, or email kelly.wiles@bnu.ac.uk for more information.
My favourite night throughout the year is always Drag Cabaret! The fabulous Luna always puts on an amazing show and invites stunning drag queens to join her for the night. It’s an interactive show as well, so you’ll never know what’s coming up! It’s always a great night out for me and my friends, and we always have such a laugh. This time, I was part of a Lip Sync Battle, and previously, I had won a Sabrina Carpenter cardboard cutout. There are always fun games, activities, and prizes to get involved in and possibly win. You can always find me at Drag Cabaret!
The events team work really hard to put this event on, and it’s always a blast. And, it’s free for BNU students, thanks to the Big Deal! Interested to see what the buzz is all about? The next one is Saturday, 6 December, for a Christmas special! I’ll be there. Will you?
Happy Holiday!
“What is something that you are proud of?” POSITIVITY
November has been busy! Meeting with students and the university, hosting activities and events as well as campaign planning and launching.
I have been involved in meetings around different areas impacting the student experience including topics of campus provision and resources, facilities, support, and guidance. We are working the relevant university departments to work to find solutions to these areas and are providing updates as we can.
bethany.jackson@bnu.ac.uk
@buckssuvpew_au
Bucks VPEW UxAyls
For the Aylesbury campus, we are working with the university to develop student study/socialisation spaces, and the commuter space; we are adapting this into another space with more on offer to make an improved community kitchen/larder area.
We will share more details on this as this progresses. Make sure to check out my monthly updates for further details about these discussions. You can find these on the SU website or on my Instagram @buckssuvpew_au.
I have been planning events and activities across the year relating to Mental Health and Wellbeing also in collaboration with university services, with events taking place providing a key space to speak to others, build connection and find out information on support. These vary with wellbeing crafts, mindfulness activities (and sometimes with visits from Pets As Therapy too!) These activities will change and adapt across the year as well with each event taking on a particular theme. More details to be shared soon but if you want to get involved in these projects please get in touch.
Jean-Marc and I also recently sat down with the Aylesbury MP office to discuss options to support the students, exploring potential avenues with the council and local transport providers. There is also the potential to have a session where you can meet the Aylesbury MP, Laura Kyrke-Smith, ask questions and share your thoughts. Keep your eyes peeled for more information and an update on this area.
I had a great experience during my recent visit to the Nottingham campus, speaking to students and hearing about their experience, whether that is standing to be Rep or taking part in an activity. We are also working with university teams on areas of feedback to improve the student experience and we will provide an update soon.
Please keep sharing any feedback you have about your experience, and if you want to know more about what I have been up to, check out my monthly updates!
We know this time of year can be difficult for students for various reasons (assessments, deadlines, dark and cold, events, location, changes). We want to let you know that there is support available to help navigate difficulties and challenges, and to help make the break less challenging.
The Winter Closure period runs from 4:30pm on Friday 19th December until 9am Monday 5th January 2026. This may mean that some university services will be unavailable or will be operating a greatly reduced service.
For your Students’ Union, this means our physical offices will be closed but the team will be monitoring our emails and posting on social media during this time. If you need to contact the Students’ Union, please use union@bnu.ac.uk
You can also access resources and support from Student Space (student space.org.uk) an online space run by Student Minds, which helps students find the support they need, 24/7. This can be mental health, relationships, or studies.
You can:
• Find what support is available at your university.
• View information, tools, and student stories on navigating university life.
• Access a dedicated support service.
• Access to a range of articles and posts too. Scan the QR code below to read them: The Winter Break.
There are additional support services which are open during the break and can offer help to students in need:
Shout - Text support line (open 24/7)
Text ‘Shout’ to 85258
The UK’s free, confidential and 24/7 mental health text service for crisis support | Shout 85258
Samaritans - Phone support line (open 24/7)
Call 116 123
Email support line (can take several days) jo@samaritans.org
Welsh Phone line and Text support (open 24/7)
Call 0800 132 737
Email call@helplines.wales
C.A.L.L. Mental Health HelplineCommunity Advice and Listening Line Students can also use the University directory to see the support the University offer.
Find support at your university and search Buckinghamshire New University.
VPEW update - Bethany Jackson
University life isn’t just about lectures and late-night study sessions, it’s also about getting involved! Thanks to the BIG DEAL, students are making the most of their time here without breaking the bank. We have a wide variety of co-curricular activities and representation for all students to join: Recreational Activities, Skills, Volunteering, Sport for fun, Competitive sport, Student Rep, Student Voice Officers, Student staff, College officers.
Take John, for example. Since becoming a student here, he’s taken advantaged of all the great co-curricular activities we have such as: Visiting an Alpaca farm and playing Rugby to being a Freshers Helper and joining the Leadership Academy. We have tracked John’s engagement with the SU and have found that he took part in more than 45! All these incredible experiences have cost him nothing extra, saving him around £1,750 in total!
That’s a huge saving compared to students at other universities, where you often have to pay to join sports teams, clubs, or even take part in a simple trip to the Zoo. We have found that this can stop students from taking part, as the cost of living is rising and being a student can make this even harder.
The BIG DEAL proves that getting involved doesn’t have to come with a price tag, it’s all part of the experience!
“It’s
honestly incredible how much I’ve saved. The BIG DEAL has made it possible for me to join clubs, go on trips, and meet new people without worrying about money. It’s taken a lot of pressure off, and I definitely would not have experienced this at a different university. It made my time here very enjoyable; I can’t recommend it enough.”
By Kelly Wiles
November has seen the cold weather come in, but that hasn’t stopped us!
We have been out and about supporting the Royal British Legion’s poppy appeal, clubs and societies have been heading out into the community to raise funds for the RBL Students started their Monday early by getting involved in the Fairtrade SMILE campaign, handing out fairtrade bananas to commuters and making them Smile. 12 students headed out to the Horse’s Trust to help set up their Christmas set up. This is to be opened to the public to raise funds for the horse trust and support the care of these amazing, retired horses. Rusty’s Retreat has been well looked after and is looking to produce its first harvest of chantenay carrots, and Kale in the next few weeks.
Clubs and Societies have been working hard to support members and get involved in the activities. Bucks FC have been litter picking, Women’s Hockey have been packing food parcels with the One Can Trust. Musical Theatre, Dance and Cheer performed at the Christmas lights switch on.
Dan Heal
Joseph Rodriguez
Josh Nunn
Alice Kennedy
Dan Heal
Sam Gupta
Leah Barrow
Cally Dellaway
Abbie Inman
James Goodacre
Sam Fernandez
“Bake cookies or a cake for a friend, family member or neighbour. Not only will they appreciate the gesture, but it is also a good opportunity to try out new recipes and maybe join a new society!”
Our committees are running sessions and getting involved with all the volunteering on offer. Don’t forget you can get involved by looking at the What’s On page on our Bucks Students’ Union website. At Bucks Students’ Union we want to make sure you are acknowledged for all your hard work and achievements. We do this by Social media posts, Newspapers, and certificates.
We have a scheme for your hours:
These are accumulated over your time at university, so there is no panic about doing 400 hours in a busy year. If you complete 30 hours volunteering within the community, you can also get our amazing volunteer bundle. This consists of: Hoodie, Polo, Water bottle, Power bank and Poncho
The Big Bucks Meal Deal
A project derived from the cost-of-living campaign run by Bucks Students’ Union to make sure you are fed and well. The campaign aims to tackle food poverty within the student community at BNU by cutting the prices of food in our cafés. The Lounge (High Wycombe) is hosting three, free hot meals a week and Aylesbury and Uxbridge are offering free food twice a week. This is all funded and supported by BNU and delivered by Bucks Students’ Union.
Free breakfast (Uxbridge)
Head over to Students’ Union office in Uxbridge for a free breakfast every Tuesday and Thursday (8.30-10am) during term-time. Included in the free breakfast is a tea and coffee, apple juice, croissant and a choice of either, strawberry nutrigrain bar or porridge to help jump start your day.
Free lunch (Aylesbury)
Head to the main reception/security desk in Aylesbury to grab your free lunch. You can collect this every Monday and Tuesday (11.45am-2pm) during term-time. Included in the lunch is a pot noodle, packet of crisps and a bottle of water.
Free dinner (High Wycombe)
Head over to The Lounge in The Venue for free dinner Tuesday and Thursday (5-7pm), and Sunday (6-7.30pm) during term-time. Each week there will be a different dish on offer, all Halal and packed full of healthy ingredients to keep you going through the week.
Free food is first come first served, and all you need to bring is your student ID and a good appetite.
Need help?
If you have any issues regarding the cost-of-living crisis, or food poverty, then please contact the Students’ Union Advice Centre by emailing suadvice@bnu.ac.uk
Every month a new recipe is created and meal bags packed with one serving of that recipe given out to students for free, all thanks to The Big Deal!
All meals are vegetarian, and we aim to make them as cheap as possible so you can keep making them. All recipe cards have optional added extras that you can buy and put into the meal yourself, whether that’s chicken breast, cheese or sausages.
• Remember to lock your doors and windows at night and when leaving your home unattended.
• Ensure your home is well-lit.
• Give your trusted friends any contact numbers for a parent, carer, etc.
• Let people know where you are, and where you’re going, or consider enabling your location for a trusted friend or family member.
• Plan your journeys. Find out about transport in the local area.
• Look at a map of your new town. Learn how to reach the closest bank, police station, hospital, and, if applicable, embassy or consulate.
• Go out with friends.
• Follow your gut instincts.
• Don’t get into unnecessary altercations.
• Don’t walk around with your phone on display.
• When walking alone, look confident and walk with purpose.
• When walking alone and listening to music, don’t have your headphone volume too loud.
• Report any unwarranted behaviour to the community officers.
• If you’re in a pub, bar, or club and you see something that makes you feel uncomfortable, tell security or a staff member.
• You can Ask for Angela or Clive if you feel uncomfortable.
• Practice safe drinking – have a good meal before drinking alcohol, and drink water throughout the night.
• Only go out with the people you trust and stay together.
• Keep your phone charged – consider carrying a portable charger.
• Bring cash for in case your phone dies.
• Don’t walk home alone late at night – tell friends or family where you are and consider using the SSHH Bus or walking with friends. When walking home, keep to well-lit roads.
• Consider carrying a personal alarm.
• Watch your drink – consider using a drinks stopper or drinks cover.
• If you can use Find my iPhone with friends so you can keep up to date of where they are should you need to.
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Mon 1 Dec – Fri 12 Dec 2025
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Jam Night - Mon 1 December (7pm - Midnight, The Venue)
A chilled evening of live music, open mic talent, and good vibes to start the week.
Christmas Beer Pong - Tues 2 December (8pm - 11pm, The Lounge)
Get festive and competitive with our Christmas-themed beer pong night full of laughs and holiday chaos.
OMB! Grinchmas - Wed 3 December (10pm - 3am, The Venue)
Meet the mean green icon himself for a night of festive mischief, photos, and Christmas fun.
Games Night - Thurs 4 December (6pm - 10pm, The Lounge)
A chilled evening of board games, challenges, and friendly competition to unwind mid-week.
Mayhem - Fri 5 December (8pm - 1am, The Venue)
Our alt night returns with heavy emo, metal, punk, and rock anthems all night long.
Drag Christmas - Sat 6 December (9pm - 1am, The Venue)
A festive night of drag performances packed with Christmas glamour, comedy, and fabulous holiday spirit.
The Big Quiz - Sun 7 December (7pm - 11pm, The Lounge)
Test your knowledge and battle it out with friends in our weekly pub-style quiz night.
Wine and Cheese - Mon 8 December (7pm - 11pm, The Lounge)
Unwind with a relaxed evening of wine and a delicious s election of cheeses.
Bollywood Bash - Tues 9 December (5:30pm - 10pm, The Venue)
A vibrant night filled with traditional Bollywood hits, colourful vibes, and non-stop energy.
Christmas Karaoke - Tues 9 December (9pm - 2am, The Lounge)
Step up to the mic and sing your favourite festive classics for a cosy, feel-good Christmas night.
OMB! Xmas All Dayer Afterparty - Wed 10 December (10pm - 3am, The Venue)
After a full day of Christmas fun, we’re carrying the celebration into the night with great music, good vibes, and all the holiday cheer you can handle!
Games Night - Thurs 11 December (6pm - 10pm, The Lounge)
A chilled evening of board games, challenges, and friendly competition to unwind mid-week.
Sip and Wrap - Fri 12 December (7pm - 11pm, The Lounge)
Bring your gifts, grab a drink, and enjoy a cosy night of wrapping and chatting in festive style.
(Vegetarian Option)
• £6.00 •
Roast Breast of Turkey with Vegetables, Stuffing balls, Chipolatas, Gravy and Cranberry Sauce served in a Yorkshire Pudding.
Includes a Festive Cracker
Breakfast Baps: (Please ask if you require a gluten free bap)
(Served from 9:00am - 11:30am Mon - Fri)
Bacon Bap £1.55 GF 439kcal
2 rashers of bacon served in a warm bap.
Sausage Bap £1.55 V° GF 520kcal
2 pork sausages or vegetarian sausages served in a warm bap.
Free Range Egg Bap £1.45 V GF 390kcal
Free range fried, scrambled or poached egg served in a warm bap.
Bacon and Sausage Bap £2.20 700kcal
1 rasher of bacon and 2 sausages served in a warm bap.
Breakfast Bap £2.95 831kcal
1 rasher of bacon, 2 sausages with free range fried scrambled or poached egg served in a warm bap.
Vegetarian Breakfast Bap £2.95 V 744kcal
3 vegetarian sausages, 2 hash browns and free range fried, scrambled or poached egg served served in a warm bap.
Quorn Sausage Muffin £2.95 V 672kcal
A warm breakfast muffin with 2 Quorn sausage pattie, cheese and a mini omelette.
All-day Breakfast £4.35 834kcal
Choose from the following: bacon, Red Tractor pork sausage, baked beans, hash browns, mushrooms, tomato and free range fried, scrambled or poached egg.
All-day Vegetarian Breakfast £4.35 V 610kcal
Choose from the following: sausages, baked beans, hash browns, mushrooms, tomato and free range fried, scrambled or poached egg.
Eggs Benedict £4.40 V 618kcal
Toasted English muffin topped with free range poached egg and served with Hollandaise sauce.
Warm Pancakes and Bacon
£2.95 954kcal
A stack of 5 American pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup.
(Served from 9:00am – 4:00pm Mon–Thurs, 9:00am – 3:00pm Fri)
Warm Pancakes
£2.95 VG 622kcal
A stack of 5 American pancakes with a forest fruit compote.
Tulip Muffins £2.30 V 490kcal
Triple chocolate, blueberry crumble, victoria sponge, or salted caramel.
Chewy Cookies £1.40 V 491kcal
Double chocolate, triple chocolate, or oat raisin and lemon cookies.
Open 9am – 4pm, Monday – Thursday 9am – 3pm, Friday
(Served from 11:00am – 4:00pm Mon – Thurs, 11:00am – 3:00pm Fri)
All burgers are served with your choice of fries or spicy wedges.
Upgrade to sweet potato fries for only 60p. Gluten free baps are also available.
The Classic £3.65 828kcal, double £5.10 1,129kcal
Flame grilled beef burger with tomato relish, shredded iceberg lettuce, served in a bap.
The Rooster Booster £3.95 912kcal, double £5.50 1,122kcal H°
A spicy coated chicken breast with mayonnaise, shredded iceberg lettuce, served in a bap.
The Mighty Lone Ranger £4.60 1,029kcal, double £6.10 1,282kcal GF VG
A quarter pound of plant based burger with a tomato relish, crisp lettuce, topped with vegan cheese, served in a bap.
The Red Tractor £5.75 1,071kcal, double £6.95 1,328kcal H° GF
A 6oz 21 day aged burger with tomato relish, crisp lettuce, sliced gherkin and topped with cheese, served in a bap.
The Halloumi £5.95 883kcal, double £6.95 1,199kcal V GF
A halloumi stack with an Asian sweet chilli slaw, served in a bap.
Add toppings to own your burger!
Three giant onion rings 90p V 241kcal Bacon 65p V 180kcal
Cheddar cheese 50p V 325kcal Vegan cheese 50p VG 285kcal
Jalapeño peppers 30p VG 20kcal
Free range fried or poached egg 50p V GF 131kcal
£13.95 - Three beef burgers, three spicy chicken burgers, stacked with bacon, cheese, beef tomato, fried egg, red onion, Jalapeño peppers and iceberg lettuce separated by our brioche bun floors; served with baked beans, garlic flat bread with cheese, onion rings and either chips or spicy wedges. 3,549kcal
Served from 11am–4pm Mon–Thurs, 11am–3pm Fri
Eat all the food on your plate in under 30 minutes to win an exclusive I Rusty t-shirt! This is a one person challenge, are YOU up for it?
(Served from 11:00am – 4:00pm Mon – Thurs, 11:00am – 3:00pm Fri)
Chips
£1.20 GF VG 139kcal
Chips and cheese
£1.40 V GF 553kcal
Chips and curry sauce
£1.40 V 559kcal
Spicy wedges
£1.20 VG 135kcal
Spicy wedges and cheese
Sweet potato fries
Garlic flat bread
£1.40 V 549kcal
£1.90 GF VG 158kcal
£1.20 V 287kcal
Garlic flat bread with cheese
6 giant onion rings
Side salad
£1.70 V 701kcal
£1.80 V 241kcal
£1.00 GF VG 50kcal
(Served from 11:00am – 4:00pm Mon – Thurs, 11:00am – 3:00pm Fri)
Panini or Toasted Sandwich £2.75 V from 385kcal
Toasted to order with your choice of fillings. Please see the chalk board for the selection of fillings, treat yourself to a side of chips.
Chilli Nachos £3.75 V GF 1162kcal
Tortilla chips loaded with chilli con carne and cheese with a sour cream dip.
The Club Sandwich £4.10 664kcal
Classic triple layered toasted sandwich with shredded iceberg lettuce, beef tomato, chicken mayonnaise and grilled bacon.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Bites
£2.95 V 394kcal
Macaroni pasta and a mix of three cheeses in a crispy coating of breadcrumbs served with a tomato relish dip.
Jacket Potato from £1.80 GF V° VG 390kcal
Jacket potato with a choice of fillings. Please see the chalk boards on the bar.
House Mix ‘n’ Match Salad from £1.95 329kcal
Salad leaves and a mix of cucumber tomato sweetcorn and peppers with a choice of toppings:
Chicken strips £1.60 Smoked salmon £3.10 Smashed avocado £1.95
Tuna fish £1.80 Grilled halloumi £2.50 Caesar dressing Inc
French dressing Inc Mayonnaise Inc Garlic and herb croutons 50p
Dirty Fries £2.40 894kcal
Fries loaded with bacon, peppers, Cajun spice, red onion and melted cheese.
Big Foot Sub £3.10 520kcal
A foot-long sub filled with shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato red onion, with chicken strips and Emmental sliced cheese served warm.
The TT Sandwich £2.70 1221kcal
Four Birds Eye fish fingers between two slices of thick white bread with Tartare sauce and shredded iceberg. Served with Walkers crisps.
(Served from 11:00am – 4:00pm Mon – Thurs, 11:00am – 3:00pm Fri)
Lasagne £4.60 V 138kcal
Layers of spinach pasta filled with a rich tomato sauce with British beef, topped with a béchamel sauce and cheese served with side salad.
Fish ‘n’ Chips
£3.85 GF 422kcal
Jumbo cod fillet in a crispy batter with chips or spicy wedges and your choice of mushy peas, garden peas or baked beans and lemon. Gluten free fish available.
Sausage ‘n’ Mash
£3.45 V° 495kcal
Jumbo sausage with mash potato and gravy with garden peas or baked beans.
Penne pasta from £2.95 GF VG 603kcal
Penne pasta served with a choice of sauces and sliced garlic bread, add cheese for an extra 50p.
Chicken Katsu Curry
£4.50 475kcal
Breast of chicken in a crisp Panko crumb cut into strips with plain rice and Katsu curry sauce.
Chicken Nuggets
£3.65 VG 351kcal
Chicken coated in breadcrumbs, served with chips or wedges. Halal and vegan option available.
All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, cereals containing gluten and other allergens are present, and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients.
If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please let us know before ordering. Full allergen information for food is available upon request.
Monday 3 November – Sunday 12 December 2025
Chicken Taquitos £3.85 260kcal
Crispy roll filled with Spicy Chicken and Cheese
with a Sweet Chilli Dip.
Butternut Gobi Dhansak £4.45 491kcal
Vegan Curry, Cauliflower Florets, Butternut Squash, Red Onions, Red Peppers, Split Peas and Lentils in a Spiced Sauce with Plain Rice and Naan Bread.
Roast of the Day £4.60 V° 1009kcal
Served in a Giant Yorkshire Pudding with Fresh Vegetables Roast Potatoes and Gravy Please Ask at the Bar to find out what the Roast is Today.
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Our professional, confidential, and independent advice service provides information, advice, and guidance and is available to all students at BNU.
From course-related issues and money worries to personal problems and general welfare concerns, our experienced advisors are set-up to provide you with confidential advice and guidance when you need it the most.
We have the time to listen, advise and support students, providing a service which is accessible and welcoming. We use our experience and knowledge on student issues to make life better for students at Bucks.
High Wycombe Campus: Room N0.04, ground floor, North Wing 01494 603 016
Uxbridge Campus: Room 1.03, first floor 01494 605 180
We offer in-person appointments at High Wycombe or Uxbridge, or if you are off-site, telephone or online appointments, whichever suits you best. If you have an enquiry or want to make an appointment just drop-in, phone or email us.
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Improved learning zones with better and more appropriate seating for work
Aylesbury Campus is getting a facelift with extra tea and coffee making facilities, plus kettles and more microwaves have been added on both floors. The aim is to improve the learning experience and to create a welcome atmosphere so any more suggestions will be greatly received.
This is very much needed as the disappearance of the cafe was a huge loss. People are rarely seen studying on campus and I would like to know what can be done to change this. More desks? More areas for group work? Private space which is quiet to concentrate on your assignments?
There are more improvements in the pipeline which is testament that people really do listen to views, and I wish to listen to the suggestions of the students.
Please email me with your suggestions: kerri.bowen@bnu.ac.uk
“I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.”
(Estée Lauder)
By Anoushka Abbimane and Hannah Fitzgibbons
Buckinghamshire New University observes the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, joining communities worldwide. The day, which was created by the UN in 1992, raises awareness of disabled people’s experiences in all spheres of life, social, cultural, political, and economic and supports their rights, dignity, and well-being. It also serves as a call to action to break down barriers, combat stigma, and guarantee that people with disabilities are fully integrated into society. For us at BNU, it serves as a reminder that true inclusion must extend beyond educational opportunities to include equitable, accessible, and supported pathways to employment and graduate careers.
“Disabled and neurodivergent students shouldn’t have to fight extra battles just to start their careers - BNU’s in partnership with EmployAbility is about changing that.”
As part of our commitment to disability-inclusive careers, BNU’s Careers and Student Success team is proud to work in partnership with EmployAbility, a specialist organisation leading the way on disability inclusion in early careers. EmployAbility works with disabled and neurodivergent students and graduates, as well as with employers who want to recruit more inclusively.
Through this collaboration, BNU students who identify as neurodivergent, disabled, or have a chronic illness can receive private, one-on-one assistance with applications, tests, and interviews. EmployAbility advisers can assist students in considering appropriate accommodations for online exams, interviews, or the workplace itself. When necessary, they can also speak up on their behalf to employers.
Additionally, students have access to a variety of inclusive opportunities with companies that are actively trying to eliminate obstacles in their hiring procedures, such as internships, graduate programs, vacation plans, and insight days. This provides students with multiple avenues for assistance in addition to our own career appointments, workshops, and employer events.
If you think you might benefit, you can register with EmployAbility using the QR code below.
You can book a careers appointment via Handshake, ask us about EmployAbility, or contact the Careers team in confidence at careers@bnu.ac.uk
By now you’ll have seen that BNU no longer talks about academic schools and instead has created three academic colleges, containing 20 subject areas, in their place.
For many of you the change has come and gone, but we know some of our returning students still have questions about what it all means.
The short answer is that it won’t affect your course in any way - your modules, assessments and teachers remain the same.
So why did we make the change?
The move from nine schools to our three new CollegesLeadership and Innovation; Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering; and Health and Society - is all about how we organise ourselves as a university.
It’s designed to make academic delivery and decision-making more consistent and to bring related subject areas together into clearer groupings.
We believe this will support a better, more joined-up student experience for you.
What has actually changed?
Over the summer, we:
• Reallocated courses and modules into the new colleges
• Updated student records and internal systems
• Refreshed information on our website
• Adjusted internal reporting lines
How does this affect me?
In practice, most students should notice very little difference. Since we brought in the change from 1 August your course has continued as normal, your degree remains the same and you will still have the same teachers and support teams.
For most, the only visible difference is seeing college names instead of school names.
And from our side, we’ll continue to review the new structure and set-up to make sure we’re giving you the best student experience we can.
However, if you still have specific questions or concerns, please email me at jermaine.ravalier@bnu.ac.uk
10” PIZZA FROM £4.50
Classic Margherita - £4.50
Based in the 1950’s style Airstream™ caravan located opposite the entrance to The Venue, serving delicious, freshly prepared pizzas on a 10-inch sourdough base from £4.50 alongside weekly specials.
Open Monday-Friday noon-7pm and with your favourite evening events into the early hours.
A classic. Crisp sourdough base, our rich, house tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella and basil (vegan option available).
Pepperoni - £5.50
A generous portion of lightly spiced pepperoni with our rich, house tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella on a sourdough base.
Rusty’s Special of the Week - £6
Each week, we’ll ask our customers to help us curate a special pizza by lovingly selecting three complementary toppings to go with our classic Margherita.
Add your favourite toppings to our classic Margherita.
Pizza toppings of your choice:
Meat, cheese and fish - £1.25 per topping
Pepperoni / chicken / BBQ chicken / ham / bacon / spicy beef / goats cheese / vegetarian ham / halloumi / tuna
Vegetables - 50p per topping
Pineapple / black olives / red onion / mixed peppers / sweetcorn / mushrooms / Jalapeño / hot honey / rocket
Gluten free bases available, please be aware these products are cooked in an environment with other gluten-based products.
Ask for vegan cheese and halal options.
We have partnered with Buckinghamshire New University to run the renovated Brunel Engine Shed, which is located opposite the High Wycombe train station.
Come along and grab a Costa coffee and some food in this beautiful building or check out the current art exhibition we have on display.
Open 9am-3pm Monday - Friday.
We will also be running various events and conferences, and it is available to hire out.
We can’t wait to welcome you here.
Building Skills, Supporting the Community, and
The Bucks Paramedic Society has had an incredibly active and rewarding start to the academic year, bringing students together through community engagement, hands-on experience, and plenty of fun along the way. With a growing membership and an enthusiastic first-year cohort, the society has focused on creating opportunities that strengthen both clinical confidence and social connection.
One of the biggest highlights of the term has been supporting our local parkrun. Members volunteered at the event to teach essential CPR skills to runners and spectators, helping to promote lifesaving knowledge within the community. Alongside delivering CPR demonstrations, society members also cheered on participants, contributing to a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
The society has also continued its tradition of outreach by assisting local cadets with first aid sessions.
By Grace-lily Gallagher and Finnian
This gave students valuable teaching experience and helped younger members of the community build confidence in emergency care skills.
This term also saw the launch of Wednesday Club — a new weekly initiative for paramedic students offering CPD activities, debate sessions, wellbeing afternoons, and hands-on simulation practice. With everything from PAT dog visits to resus refreshers, guest speakers, and debate topics such as “Should paramedics have Section 136 powers?”, the programme has given students additional opportunities to learn, engage, and develop beyond the core curriculum. These sessions have not only supported professional growth but also encouraged integration across all year groups, reinforcing the importance of collaborative learning.
Socially, the Paramedic Society has enjoyed a lively start to the year. Our Halloween social was a great success, offering a chance to unwind and get to know one another outside of lectures and placements. More socials are already in the works, including a collaborative quiz night with the Midwifery Society
and a joint charity Swap Shop with the men’s and women’s hockey teams. As always, our committee remains committed to supporting first-year students as they settle into university life.
With plenty more planned for the coming months, the society is excited to continue building community spirit and strengthening both professional and personal connections across the cohort.
“Paramedic society for me is one of the friendliest and most accepting places apart of the uni. Nobody minds who you are, so long as you are willing to get stuck in with a smile.”
By Dan Charlton and Keira
For Mental Wellbeing Society’s RAG fundraiser, we decided to raise money for ‘Movember’ – a charity who fight to raise awareness and money for men’s health issues, like prostate and testicular cancer, suicide prevention and mental health.
For our fundraiser, a group of different clubs and societies made the long walk to Dashwood Mausoleum and back. The rain held off throughout, as we faced many, many hills, but we kept our optimism high. We used it as one of our ‘walk and talk’ sessions, with most people on the walk not knowing each other too well, it was great to meet new people, and we had many great conversations throughout! In total, we raised around £30, all for a good cause, on top of the other areas of the union, also raising money for the charity.
We look to hold more walk and talk sessions in the near future, especially collaborating with other clubs and societies as well!
In other news, your Chair, Dan, and newly appointed Vice-Chair, Charlotte, volunteered at the SMILE campaign, where they went around the area by Wycombe station, handing out bananas to the general public, on their commute to work! They both had a great time, and will be keeping members up to date with any future volunteering opportunities.
Our sessions now run every other Thursday, from 6pm until 8pm, in N1.05. Sessions vary, from games nights, to mindful colouring.
Our final session of the year is on Thursday 4th December, and it would be great to see some new faces! The easiest way to contact us, is by messaging @bucksmentalwellbeingsoc on Instagram!
Members of Bucks Musical Theatre Society took to the stage on Saturday 15th November and spread festive cheer throughout the community by performing at the High Wycombe Christmas Lights Switch On Ceremony! Despite a short rehearsal period with an immediate turnaround after Freshers Fortnight, our members worked fantastically to ultimately sing and perform choreography to a medley of Christmas hits including ‘Last Christmas’, ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ and ‘I Wish It Could be Christmas Everyday!’ I’m personally super proud of everyone who performed, including our Cheer and Dance troupes who helped make it a fun-filled, festive day for our local community!
By Josh Nunn
We’re continuing in our efforts to spread the Christmas spirit and are performing a medley of Christmas songs for the residents of Ryeview Care Home on Wednesday 3rd December, a tradition we hope to continue every year within the society!
Our Winter showcase is taking place on the evening of Monday 8th December in Drama Studio 2, and it would be great to see as many people come along and support us as we perform a collection of songs and routines to round out 2025! For further details, please head to our Instagram page: @bucksmtsociety!
t’s been a fabulous first term for MT and we have many plans for after the Christmas period as well! If you’re interested in joining the society, please feel free to get in touch via Instagram/email (bucksmtsociety@hotmail.com) or come along to one of our sessions! We hold sessions on Monday evenings between 7:30-9pm in Drama Studio 2!
“Think of a person, place, experience and mistake you are thankful for.”
The university badminton club is off to a flying start this semester, with both the men’s and women’s teams showing excellent form on and off the court.
Following successful trials earlier in the term, team selections have been finalised and training sessions are already paying off. Attendance has been strong not only among the competitive squads but also at the club’s fun sessions, which continue to attract new players each week.
The competitive season began with a great start as both the men’s and women’s teams secured convincing 7–1 victories in their opening matches against Hertfordshire and Brunel university respectively.
We also came together and did our fundraiser for RAG where lots of our members baked cakes and cookies to raise money for the rape and sexual abuse support service. We are looking forward to the rest of the season and hope to produce some good results for the rest in the remainder of our games.
Fancy trying out competitive sport? Why not try out hockey? We have both a men’s and women’s team, and both are looking for new players! Even if you have never played the sport, you’re more than welcome to join, with an experienced coach, and committees, able to train you up. We believe every player can achieve the best level they can be, with brand new players being turned into experienced members of the squad by the end of the year.
Both Men’s and Women’s Hockey are clubs on the rise, with both teams achieving promotion from their respective leagues last season, as well as winning both their varsity matches comfortably! Unfortunately, we both lost a good fraction of our teams, due to players graduating, and we want to find a new set of players, who can help us get back to our previous levels, and break ceilings we have never even dreamed of hitting!
By Dan Charlton and Alanya Sheppard
Whilst we get that people may have anxiety around joining a new team, in an unfamiliar sport, you can be rest assured that there is nothing to worry about! We are a very welcoming group, almost like a big family, and we can’t wait to meet you! The whole team are supportive of one another and will give a helping hand if there is anything you are unsure of!
Each Wednesday night, we have socials, with a different theme! Whether you choose to drink alcohol or not, you are more than welcome, with both teams coming together to socialise, play games, and unwind after a game!
If you’re interested in joining, feel free to contact the teams via Instagram, through @bucksmenshockey for the men’s team and @buckswomenshockey for the women’s team.
We can’t wait to meet you all!
