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Freshers SpecialSept 13

NEWS AT A GLANCE

NEW LOOK FOR DYLAN’S

STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS

NERVE GOES FM ON 87.9FM

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INSIDE!

RAG PRESIDENT ON THE YEAR AHEAD

Activities welfare

Education Lansdowne

FRESHERS’ FAIR

THIS SATURDAY!

THIS WEEK

NEXT WEEK

Our annual Freshers’ Fair returns this weekend. The Fair hosts a variety of stalls, from sports and clubs & societies to national & local brands. Grab a bag, pick up some information and stock up on freebies!When: Saturday 28th September, 11amWhere: Talbot Campus

THE

BIG FEED

100 students collecting 5 tonnes of food for local foodbanks with an inter-halls volunteering challenge. Follow the hashtag #BigFeed on Twitter for our progress!When: Wednesday 25th September - 10amWhere: Local area

NERVEGOES

fmOur own student radio station goes FM for two weeks. Want a show? Emailsunerve@bournemouth.ac.ukWhen: Now, until 4th OctWhere: 87.9FM and nervemedia.org.uk

Calling all first-years! We’re on tour hosting afternoons of pizza and games across town.When: 12pm-4pmWhere: Poole Park (Wed) Boscombe Beach (Thurs), and Bournemouth Beach (Fri)

ON THE

ROAD SHOW

AGAIN

ELECTION NOMINATIONS

OPENWe’re electing our new Part-time Officers for SUBU’s four Student Councils and #itcouldBU.When: Now, until 11th OctWhere: Online at: subu.org.uk/studentcouncils

#BUARRIVALS COMP WINNER

You have just a few more days to ‘capture that arrivals moment’ and send us your photos with the hashtag #BUArrivals for the chance to win a digital Polaroid camera!When: Entries close Sunday 29th September at 11pm. Winners announced Monday 30th.Where: Facebook -’SUBUBournemouth’

Want to try SportBU before you buy?

Head to an instructional class

taster session to see what’s on offer. When: 30th Sept Where: Sport BU

Talbot Campus.www.bournemouth.ac.uk/

sport

We are looking for students to providefeedback on the experiences of their fellow coursemates, so be sure to look out for your Student Rep elections happening in upcoming introductory lectures.When: Throughout introductory inductionsWhere: Course lectures

madDAYS

SUBU Volunteering are heading to Studland to Make A Difference (MAD). Find out more at: subu.org.uk/maddaysWhen: Sunday 6th OctoberWhere: Studland. For More details, visit: subu.org.uk/voluntering

All the latest from the world of SUBU for the

next fortnight

FRESHERS’FAIR

STUDENT

REPELECTIONS

#BUArrivals

SportBUTASTERS

ClubsQ&AThis WeekChelseaPayneRag president

What advice would you give new students?Do as much as possible! University is not just about study, get as much out of Uni life as you can. That way you’ll really make the most of it.What can students expect from RAG this year?We’ll have loads of different challenges this year, including Climb Kilimanjaro, Trek to Ma-chu Picchu, Cycle Vietnam, Lost, Leggit, Tough Guy & Sponsored Sky Dive. Rag will also be working with the the Mayor of Poole on some projects within the local community.How did you first get involved with RAG?I took part in Leggit in first year and the expe-rience made me want to run for a committee position in my 2nd year!What’s left on your BU bucket list? Everything! I don’t like to plan it, but I try to be prepared to do anything and I’ll find a way to do it. What’s your favourite thing about Bourne-mouth?The beach - it’s got to be!

Golf PremierWon 5th Premier League titleWomen’s Basketball 1AWon promotion, league and cup undefeatedMen’s Tennis PremierJoint 1st with top ranked Uni player in the UKMen’s & Womens Volleyball 1ABoth won leagues with women top 4 rank in EnglandMen’s Table Tennis 2ANew team won league and cup to gain promotionMen’s Badminton 2AWon league and promotion Men’s 3rd 2A & Women’s 2nd 2A FootballBoth won league promotionMen’s Basketball 1AWon league and last 16 in cup

UNSUNG HEROESCelebrating the hard work and success of our students that make SUBU the hub of activity it is

To kick start the year, here are just a few you can expect to see during Arrivals

The Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and TransgenderSociety are holding their first social of the year for all students to attend. Join President Mark and the group at Flirt bar in Bournemouth town for a few drinks and to find out more about LGBT. Meet at Flirt bar at 2:30pm, at Talbot Campus for the 2:10pm U4 bus to the Triangle or outside The Old Fire Station to walk.

To find out more about LGBT, join:Facebook.com/groups/LGBT.BUTwitter.com/@ BU_LGBT

VARSITY SUCCESSLast year’s most victorious teams

LGBTSOCIAL

Every event RAG run is

explained in Kimmeredge House on Tue

8th October at 6pm. For

details or questions,

email Chelsea:rag@bournemouth.ac.uk

BECOME A HERO

If you’ve got something worth shouting about, we’d love to share it on this page.

Simply email sumedia@bournemouth.ac.uk

or come up and see us in the SUBU office (above

Dylan’s bar)!

O ver the summer, as many of you will have noticed, Dylan’s bar has undergone a major facelift. Dylan’s last had a revamp nearly ten years

ago - back in the days when smoking in bars was allowed and beer was the biggest seller. Since then, food sales have taken over in Dy-lan’s and last year coffee sales even overtook beer in The Loft. The new look provided an excuse to refurbish the furniture, freshen up the feel and make it more food orientated.

Extensive research with students in 2013 included over 500 responses, followed by detailed student focus groups and design submissions posted online. Since then, £70,000 has been invested in the construc-tion, creating a fresh, welcoming place to relax and unwind.

Whats New? Research last term sought to find

out how people felt about Dylan’s quality, service, price, range and what their favourites were. Most feedback asked for consistency and speed so the updated menus focus on a new

fast service lunchtime section and special evening meal deal promotions. In addition we have improved the offer of more nutritious options, Starbucks coffee and hot subs!

Also, you can now guarantee a seat by booking a table in advance. Students can even hire a table, part of the bar or the entire bar for private parties for anything from a small birthday dinner to a huge course social - even on weekends! Simply email: dylansbars@bournemouth.ac.uk and look out for a new text booking service coming soon!Best BitsPromotions: Skint Wednesday’s (meals for £3), Weekend 2 for 1 on main meals, Friday night Classic Combos (meal & a drink) – check out the new menu cards. Kareoke Thursdays!

Based on student feedback, Dylan’s kitchen & Bar has gone under a luxurious makeover for the new year

DYLAN’S GETS A REVAMP

DYLAN’S QUIZ

A firm favourite last year, the quiz will be continuing at 8pm on Tuesday nights with witty team names, cheap food and drink to share and enough trivia to keep Stephen Fry quiet.

A message from your four Full-time Elected Officers

repairs were needed for

the door and heaters in the Purple Lounge

on Talbot Campus

repairs were requested,

the heaters were fixed and door

hinges adjusted

You didn’t want additional library funding for e-books to be invested solely in more e-books

BU Library agreed to save money

and consult with

students on how

it could be used to improve the

Library

There needed to be a prayer room, particularly for

international students on

the Lansdowne Campus

BU have agreed to create a

prayer room for the

lansdowne campus

Forensic

Investigation

students

asked for

Biochemistry to

remain an option

at level I

Biochemistry has been

reintroduced as an option

Here are just a few of the highlights from last term

‘You Said This Happened’ is our way to telling you how we’ve acted on your feedback

HELLOIn the meantime, we hope you enjoy an unforgettable

Arrivals period and are making the most of the fantastic events on offer.

Remember, both the Arrivals Guide and the Term 1 Events Calendar are available from subu.org.uk, so you can continue ticking things off your BU bucket list!

We’d also like to take this opportunity to offer our sincerest thanks to our amazing Welcome Crew, who are donating their time to help new students during arrivals. Without them, BU Arrivals simply wouldn’t be possible.

That’s all from us. Look out for the next issue of SUB-Urbia in two weeks’ time.Annie, Sophie, John & Murray

We’re your four Full-Time Student Union Officers, elected to represent your views to the University and continuously better your student experience.

With a new look for 2013, SUBUurbia is your fortnightly snapshot on the world of SUBU, and all we’ve got on.

A lot has changed since last year. In addition to the Dylan’s makeover, the stairwell up to SUBU has been com-pletely refurbished with new visuals and an updated website featuring information on our new democratic structure,. There is also a new ‘Ideas’ page where you can submit your feedback and suggestions directly for us to act upon.

This is going to be a massive year for SUBU, and this is the place to hear us shouting about all the great things BU students are achieving, including volunteering, media, sports and clubs. We’ll also keep you updated on all ways we are working for you, so get the very best out of University.

AND WELCOME

Scan the QR code

to watch the SUBU

welcome video!

UPCOMINGEVENTS:

BFX FESTIvAL, 25-29TH SEpT FRESHERS’ FAIR, 28TH SEpTCOMEDY NATION, 29TH SEpT LOOp FT. BONDAX, 6TH OCT

From becoming a student rep to forming a club, from joining Nerve to even helping put together SUBUurbia every fortnight, we have loads of activities to help you become an active part of your Union and add experience to your CV.

Contact subu@bournemouth.ac.uk

#BUArrivals

REMEMBER, YOU HAVE UNTIL

SUN 29TH SEPT TO ENTER. SIMPLY USE #BUARRIVALS ON YOUR PHOTOS &

YOU MIGHT WIN A DIGITAL POLAROID

CAMERA!

W e want to make sure every student feels safe and secure in Bournemouth.

That’s why, in collaboration with BU, we’ve launched a year long campaign to encourage people to look out for each other whilst out at night.

Look out for us on your hall fridges, across campus, and snapping your photo at nights out. Our mantra: Never leave a man behind, and don’t forget your 4 key ingredients below. Search ‘Bournemouth Students Together’ on Facebook for more!

LOOKING OUT FOR EACH OTHER

KEYS MONEY PHONE HOW WILL I GET HOME?

The best entries from our arrivals photo competition so far!