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CLUBS & SOCIETIES AT SUBU IS ABOUT GETTING YOU ALL TOGETHER AND GETTING YOU DOING INVOLVED WHAT IN WHAT YOU LOVE! YOU LOVE! With over 3000 students involved last year and more than 100 SUBU Clubs and Societies for you to get involved in, you’re certain to find the one to suit you.

The idea of Clubs and Societies is for students to realise their potential, and we’re here to help facilitate that. Clubs and Societies aim to bring together people with similar interests, helping you to make friends, improve your CV, and it’s so easy to join. Just visit our website or come see us at the SUBU Talbot Campus office.

CLUBS AND SOCS REALLY HELPED ME, INITIALLY IN SETTLING INTO UNI LIFE AND MAKING NEW FRIENDS. FROM THAT POINT ONWARDS, THEY HAVE HELPED ME GAIN NEW SKILLS, FEEL PART OF A COMMUNITY AND FLOURISH AS A PERSON. LISA MARSHALL, ST JOHN AMBULANCE TRAINER / NUS STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2012

Don’t miss BUnique week either, our celebration of all the great work our Clubs and Societies do. It’s loads of fun, with everything from cheerleading performances to gaming marathons and even parachute packing demonstrations!

It’s really easy to set up your own Club or Society, so don’t worry if there’s nothing that grabs you. All it takes is you and four mates, so come and see us and we’ll get you started.

Throughout the next couple of pages you’ll find brief information on all the Clubs and Societies that SUBU currently offers. For more information, or to join up online in one simple step, visit the SUBU website.

GET IN TOUCH Activites Development Manager Emma Hiscutt Clubs and Socs Administrator Richard Frame Location: SUBU, Above Dylan’s Bar, Poole House, Talbot Campus T: 01202 965802 E: suclubs@bournemouth.ac.uk w: www.subu.org.uk/clubsandsocs

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*Clubs and societies are subject to change

CLUBS SOCIETIES

A-Z Advertising Society Live briefs, guest speakers, trips to agencies and amazing social evenings - share your love for advertising whether you study it or not!

African Caribbean Society This group aims to provide a united family of African and Caribbean Bournemouth University Students. We can’t wait to see you!

Alternative Performance Society Dedicated to writing, producing and performing original work for theatre and radio. From variety, to sketch shows, to improvisation.

American Football Club The team are looking for keen players so whether you’ve played the sport before or are completely new to it come, give it a go and have fun!

Amnesty International Society The Bournemouth University Branch of Amnesty International. If you are interested in the charities work then come along!

Anime Society All are welcome to come along for socialising and watching of Anime! A great way to meet new friends and meet regularly to watch new and classic Anime.

Baking Society For anyone with a love of baking or a desire to improve their skills! Different tasty treats and the ‘Star Baker’ competition every week.

Anthropology Society

Ballroom and Latin Dance Society

For anybody interested in the science of humans and how they work, looking at human experience, origins, social and cultural development.

Have fun while learning to dance! Professional coaches teach weekly lessons whether you want to compete for the uni or just learn casually.

Archaeology Society

Boat Club

Loads of great events to help promote further understanding of archaeology. Guest lectures, nights out and trips to prominent local sites.

Open to anyone, rowing is an exciting, competitive sport and a great way to keep fit. There’s an amazing social side to the society to!

Assassins Guild Society

Boxing Club

A huge game of mock assassination. Track down and eliminate players in a variety of harmless ways, but don’t get assassinated yourself!

Meet new people and enjoy a shared appreciation of boxing with this society. Don’t miss the social events and chances to go and see local fights.

Athletics Club

Breakdance Society

Everybody’s welcome here, and there’s no trials! Offering a full track and field programme with fully qualified coaches for every event.

Everybody is welcome, regardless of your experience.

Come and train, meet new people and most importantly, have fun!

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BU Girl Guides and Scouts

Christian Union Society

Desi Network Association

BU’s link to the world of Guiding and Scouting. Open to anyone, there’s a range of activities from beach walks to swimming and archery!

A group passionate about Jesus and passionate about students.

Serving both at university with various events and building great friendships.

Putting on amazing Diwali events and promoting cultural diversity in Bournemouth University, join us, have fun and make some new friends.

Bulgarian Society

Climbing Club

DJ and Producers Society

A place for Bulgarian students at BU and those interested in Bulgarian culture to meet likeminded people and get together regularly.

Offering something for climbers of all abilities, both indoors and outdoors. There’s something for everyone, from seasoned pros to beginners.

Showcasing fresh new talent, come and discuss mixing, producing and partying! Not just for DJs and producers come and experience the beats!

Business Mania Society

Comic Book Society

BU’s business hub for anyone with an interest in business.

Expect events, guest speakers and opportunities to meet likeminded people.

For lovers of all things comic book. This society can help you find comics you are looking for and is a great place to meet new friends and discus new comics.

Drawing and International Art Society

BUtiful Film Festival Society

Cycling Society

Gain valuable experience working towards the BUtiful international Film Festival. Get involved with submissions, promotion and admin.

Bournemouth and Poole have some amazing cycle routes and BU is well geared up for cyclists, so join up and start exploring with us!

Cheerleading Society (BU Falcons)

Dance Society

BU Falcons compete in National University Competitions and represents our sports teams at matches. We look forward to seeing you at tryouts!

Chinese Student and Scholars Association Organising cultural events like Chinese New Year and providing a place for Chinese Students and others to make friends and have fun.

Keep fit and make friends, whatever your experience.

Practicing all styles, expect fitness, choreography, performance and great socials!

Debating Society Take the opportunity to get involved in public speaking and debating, or just join the audience and learn about the topics being discussed.

Offering the opportunity for students of all abilities to come and learn traditional and international fine art drawing skills.

Duke of Edinburgh Society This society strives to make the Duke of Edinburgh award available to every student at Bournemouth University.

“WHAT DO YOU DO THAT YOUR CLASSMATES DON’T? I SKYDIVE!” ANDY POINTER (FREE FALL)

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European Society Bringing together people from different European cultures to meet each other and share their cultures at regular events and social gatherings.

Events Society Bringing all those interested in the events industry together to network and learn through speakers, trips, training and social occasions.

Feminist Society BU’s Feminist Society is for everyone who believes in gender equality. Join us for discussions, campaigns, film nights and marches.

Forensic Society We offer everyone with an interest in forensics the opportunity to come and make new friends, practice and refine their skills.

Free Fall Club Offering the chance for anyone who wants to learn to skydive to experience the thrill of a lifetime, from total beginners to seasoned pros!

Gamers Society A society for lovers of games of all kinds, from consoles to board games role playing games like D&D, to trading cards and figuring games.

Geography Society Open to anyone with an interest in the natural world. There will be field trips, both local and abroad, to broaden your knowledge.

Girl Science Society This society has been formed with the key aim of getting girls both interested in, and involved in science.

Horse Riding Society Offering those of all abilities the chance to learn or improve their horse riding. All members even get discount at a local riding school.

Humanists & Atheists Society This aims to be a group who love to discover, explore and experience the world through a range of diverse events and activities.

Islamic Society Aims to create a unified community catering to all the needs of Muslim students while encouraging learning about Islam in the wider community.

IT Ambassadors Society BU’s very own IT Crowd allows students to gain valuable experience by working with IT professionals, be it IT, AV or technology in general.

Japanese (Nihongo) Society Love Japan or planning a trip?

Learn the language and how to behave in Japanese culture through a training course with an experienced tutor.

Jewish Society Providing events so the Jewish student community can celebrate festivals together and inviting any student wishing to learn about Judaism.

Juggle Society Join up to make new friends, have fun and practice your skills ready to perform at events in the university and community.

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PART 2 GET INVOLVED! Karate Club Part of the Satori Martial Arts Club. Come and train in technique, pad-work, forms and self defence, and meet fellow enthusiasts.

Kayak and Canoe Club Providing opportunities for any BU student to develop an interest in this fast paced sport.

All abilities welcome with fully trained instructors!

Kazakh Society This society welcomes everybody and aims to unite them in a celebrations of Kazakh culture and customs.

Come and join in!

Law Society Events and activities to promote an interest in the law and legal sector. Events will include guest speakers and trips to parliament.

LGBT Society Providing a great atmosphere for students, whether they identify as LGBT or not and offering sources for advice, social events and support.

Live Sound Society A society for all those interested in live music, Bournemouth has some amazing venues so make the most of them with the Live Sound Society.

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Magic: The Gathering Society Part of the Paradox Comic Shop’s Friday Night Magic events, held at Talbot Campus every week.

Marine Archaeological, Ecology & Recreational Diving Society All abilities are welcome so come and learn to dive as a beginner, improve your skills and even take the opportunity to gain qualifications.

Marketing Society An academic society for both those studying the marketing course and those with an interest in the area. Meet likeminded people and learn!

Nepalese Society A place for Nepalese students at BU to meet each other and socialise and a chance for those with an interest in the culture to learn all about it.

Nordic Society Bringing together those from Nordic countries with those interested in taking part in activities related to Nordic culture together.

Oriental Culture Educational Society Open to everyone, this society supports broader cross-cultural learning and provides exhibitions, talks and organises multicultural events.

Marrow Society

Occupational Therapy Society

Bournemouth University’s student run branch of the Anthony Nolan Trust. Running clinics to sign people on the bone marrow donation register.

Improving awareness of the profession and its ethos by offering peer support to students and an opportunity to learn about the industry.

Mature Students Society

Paramedic Society

Get to know other mature students on courses here at BU and socialise and support each other with the help of your dedicated exec officer.

An academic group for those on the Paramedic Science course to meet with each other, study, improve and socialise.

Students’ Union at Bournemouth University

Performing Arts Society

Politics Society

Join up and become PARTS’ next star of the stage! The society is always looking for new recruits for its performances and social events.

An academic society for both those studying the Politics course and those with an interest in debating the political landscape.

Photography Society With a specific responsibility to represent photographers and act as meeting point for anyone interested, people of all abilities can join.

POD (Peace One Day) Society Actively seeking and endorsing Peace One Day through a student movement. If you want to take part in POD events through dance, art, sport and music then join POD@BU Poker Society A group for those interested in playing a friendly game of poker on a regular basis - playing for the fun of the game and set prizes, not cash!

Postgrad Taught Society Get to know other students on Postgrad taught courses here at BU and socialise and support each other with the help of your dedicated exec officer.

PR & COMMS Society An academic group for those on the PR and Communications courses to meet with each other, study, improve and socialise.

Psychology Society Join up to meet like-minded people, see guest speakers and help to actively campaign against mental health discrimination and fundraise.

Student Representative Society Provides an environment where students are encouraged to interact with elected representatives, helping to make a difference to life at BU. Sailing Club Something for everyone, from beginners training, to social sailing and yachting trips, and meet new people with an awesome social scene!

Shooting Club Come and try something new with clay pigeon shooting.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just want a first go, come, get involved and have fun.

Slippers & Cigars Society A very friendly group who just enjoy drinking the Earth’s fine elixirs, good intellectual conversation, debating, having fun and meeting new people.

“BEING PRESIDENT OF THE FORENSIC SOCIETY HAS BEEN A VERY WORTHWHILE EXPERIENCE. IT’S ALLOWED ME TO BRANCH OUT AND MEET NEW PEOPLE, DO NEW THINGS, AND LEARN NEW SKILLS. NATALIE BUTLER (FORENSIC SOCIETY)

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Snowriders Society Two unforgettable trips to the French Alps each year, plus trips to UK centres, you can hone your skills and enjoy the famous social scene!

Student Development Award Society

Thai Society

A society to support all of those on the SDA scheme, with chances to socialise, discuss best practice and progress.

Enhancing good relationships and interaction among Thai students at BU through intellectual, cultural, social and sporting activities.

Socialist Workers Society

Sub Aqua Club

Traders Society

Meeting to discuss socialist politics on campus, encompassing all issues that effect students and workers and promoting socialist responses.

Want to learn to scuba-dive?

Come and get involved in the awesome activity with a fun group of like-minded peopleyou won’t regret it!

An academic group for all those students at BU interested in stock trading to come and meet like-minded individuals and play the markets.

St John Ambulance Society

Surf Club

Trampolining Club

Offering opportunities to train as a first aider and the potential to become a volunteer first-aider and offer support at various events.

Why not make the most of being at university in one of the sunniest seaside places in the UK? Join up and enjoy sun, sea and surf!

Offering a chance to try something new for beginners and a place for those interested to get involved, whether just for fun or to compete.

Street Dance Society

Swimming Club

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Come and learn new skills, meet new people and relax in a social environment. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experienced dancers.

Offering students a great way to keep fit and make friends or even train and compete at a county, regional and national level.

Interested in the awesome sport of ultimate frisbee? Whether your interest is competitive or just for fun, this is the perfect club!

UNICEF On Campus Society Help raise awareness and funds to support the United Nations Children’s Fund. Take part in events, fundraising activities and socials.

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Students’ Union at Bournemouth University

Vietnamese Society

World Cinema Society

Providing a platform for Vietnamese students and friends to meet like-minded people and share their love for Vietnam and its culture.

This society showcases films from nations across the world.

Join them for weekly sessions and enjoy a broad range of diverse films.

Wake & Kite Boarding Society

Writers Society

Get involved and try wake or kite boarding now! Offering meets for fun or training for those who want to compete and get involved in an awesome sport.

Discuss scriptwriting and work to produce short plays written by the members. Anybody with a love of scriptwriting is welcome to join.

Whovians Society For all potential time-lords interested in Dr Who. Discuss and watch classic episodes and make new friends in a friendly atmosphere.

Wildlife Society An academic society for both those studying the Wildlife Conservation course and those with an interest in the area.

Meet like-minded people!

Wine Appreciation Society Discussing and promoting wines from all around the world to be appreciated in a friendly, social and unpretentious environment.

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CLUBS SOCIETIES No worries!

We are here to enhance your experience, let us help you set up a club.

You may have only a basic idea of what you want, no problems! We’ll sit with you and figure it out before we spread the word!

Have an exact idea as well as a plan? Perfect! Come tell us about it so we can encourage the rest of the student body to get involved.

Whatever you fancy, come talk to us – we’re here to help and it’s our passion to do so!

We want to make your uni experience the best ever, but we can’t do that without you!

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TO US!

Activites Development Manager: Emma Hiscutt

Location: SUBU, Above Dylans Bar Poole House, Talbot Campus

Clubs and Socs Administrator: Richard Frame

T: 01202 965802 E: suclubs@bournemouth.ac.uk W: www.subu.org.uk/ clubsandsocs