An update from SU President Jiji, and Professor Cassie Wilson on the Top Ten!
If you're in Bath this summer there is plenty to get involved in!
The long awaited 3G Pitch has officially opened!
A reflection on the Academic Year 2024/25
After a recent trial we're delighted to reopen the SU Pantry for those who need it!
All the latest updates from SUmmit - The SU committee which democratically establishes the SU Stance on particular issues.
Service Closure and Looking Ahead
Meet the Vegetarian Society!
A Statement from The SU Officers
An update from SU Sport Officer Olivia
A celebration of Sport at the beautiful Pump Rooms
A statement from the SU Officers
A celebration of the dedication, commitment and talent of our student groups.
A wonderful evening celebrating our Education Community
Some offices in The SU have been relocated!
Memories in Merch! Visit our online shop.
We may not have bought the trophy back to Bath this year, but what an amazing day!
Students made their way back to Bath from Paignton Beach with no money and phones!
Huge congratulations to all our amazing runners who fundraised for Bath RAG!
Volunteer to be a part of the biggest week of the year!
Huge congratulations to all our nominated groups and individuals!
Members of SUmmit and our Student Trustees met Vice Chancellor Phil Taylor at a recent VC breakfast.
We are thrilled to announce that DanceSoc have had amazing success in the recent Loughborough Dance Competition
Student magazine Bath Time has been shortlisted for four awards at the National Awards for the Student Publication Association.
The SU is excited to report that Bath Marrow has been shortlisted for Young Volunteer Team of the Year in the Bath & North East Somerset Community Awards 2024/25!
Huge congratulations to URB who have received 19 nominations for the national Amplify Awards!
V Team's V Code ran a hands-on coding and digital skills Bootcamp
Huge congratulations to our newly elected team for 2025/26!
The one with the 30% voter turnout dream
Look back on the live report from the BUCS Nationals in Sheffield
The stunning FW24 Mural is now on display at The Edge!
Check out the latest student deals and discounts specifically for students at Bath!
Read David's blog where we confirm a brand new space is set to open on Wednesday 5 February!
We have enabled an accessibility tool on our website to allow for a better user experience for all students.
What an amazing first semester!
Movember offered up the opportunity to go head-to-head with other students and staff to see who can grow the best moustache throughout November whilst raising the most money. Every penny raised supports men's mental health and suicide prevention.
Amber, our Education Officer took a group of reps to join the VC for Breakfast to recognise their work.
Claim up to two months free bus travel!
An update on the latest VC Breakfast
A helpful guide to finding quiet spaces to study!
Vice Chancellor Phil Taylor celebrated students for their contributions during Freshers' Week.
Take part in fitness challenges in your own time! 8 fixtures across the year and an opportunity to compete against other universities for the ultimate UFL champion!
Over £20,000 has been raised!
Student Group V Repair has been busy supporting the student community with sustainability initiatives!
Campaigns and initiatives led by The SU and our partners to support safety on a night out!
A fantastic opportunity for our President Jiji!
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bath University Boob Team have been fundraising and campaigning for CoppaFeel.
The SU Officers have launched their Top Ten priorities for the next academic year!
University of Bath Men's 1st XV and Hartpury battled it out ending in a draw in front of a packed crowd at the Rec!
Reflecting on an amazing Freshers' Week
Response to bus feedback collected since the start of the Academic Year.
The University is among the first 15 UK universities to achieve the University Mental Health Charter Award.
Find out what's happening during Black History Month this October !
Find out what we achieved last year and how the Top Ten works!
The SU is pleased to announce that the Hardship Fund will be relaunched for September as the ‘Financial Support Fund’.
Pairs of students will journey to Paris with no phones or money in aid of Rag's Top Two!
We’re excited to share some updates about the future of our off-campus spaces.
Where I discuss the 'quiet period' rumour!
Update on actions and support related to the ongoing conflict in Palestine, Israel and the wider geographical area.
An update in the response to the riots across the UK.
A celebration of staff and students' dedication to driving positive change over the past year.
The SU has increased student opinion in the NSS survey by 6.7%
The Plug Bar is recognised nationally for its commitment to responsible management and operation!
Congratulations to Blake Walker who has won Role Model of the Year at the 2024 Queer Student Awards.
Our amazing students and staff have been shortlisted for 5 awards!
SU supported students throughout the exam period, giving them access to food and household items.
Pro Vice Chancellor Cassie Wilson reflects on The SU Top 10 issues
Our Space Society were lucky to witness the aurora borealis over the weekend.
Huge congratulations to Women's Rugby for winning the Tom Miller Award for Social Impact!
Showcasing the work of some of our student groups.
Great Western Air Ambulance and VOICES will be RAG's Top Two Charities for the next academic year!
The Spanish Society is victorious at this year's SU Bath Football World Cup!
A celebration of Student Sport. View the full results.
A celebration of academic excellence over the past Academic Year.
An update from the latest SUmmit meeting, where members passed for SU standpoints.
Congratulations to URB and CampusTV for winning multiple awards at the National Student Television Awards and Student Radio Awards!
An evening celebrating the commitment and dedication of our amazing SU Groups!
Bath beat Cardiff Met for the 7th year in a row at the Annual Sporting clash!
A statement from the SU Officers.
Enjoy a 2 pint summer drink in our brand new unique collectable cups!
Women's Month supported three wonderful female charities, Maddy's Mark, Voices and Coppafeel.
Huge congratulations to Dance Soc for making history!
Find out what was discussed and how you can input on SU Standpoints!
The results of this year's SU Officer Elections are in! Meet the new team.
On Tuesday 7 February, Vice Chancellor Ian White held a VC Breakfast to celebrate the importance of Peer Leaders and Peer Assisted Learning, alongside SU Education Officer Amber.
Refresh Week is officially over and Semester 2 is well underway – we hope you are feeling suitably ‘refreshed’ and are enjoying getting back into the swing of things with lectures and life in Bath.
TEDxBathUniversity held its 10th anniversary annual conference at the Edge Theatre on Sunday 18 February.
As your SU, we are always working with the University to look for ways to improve the spaces we provide to make sure you have the best possible experience here at Bath.
A key focus at the moment is making sure the library is the best and most comfortable place possible for you to study – so now we need your help!
So you’ve officially completed the first Semester, about to start the second Semester and are finally feeling like you’ve found your feet and settled into life at Bath…now what?
On Wednesday 24 January, Vice Chancellor Ian White held another VC Breakfast, this time to recognise our Postgraduate students, alongside SU Education Officer Amber.
The Plug keeping prices low on food and drink.
SU Community Officer and President Jimena have recently been involved in some external campaigning for Stop The Taxi Tax, a price hike which will see 20% VAT added to private hire and minicab journeys.
On Thursday 11 January, Vice-Chancellor Ian White held the first Vice-Chancellor’s Breakfast of 2024 with members of the student body and SU Sport Officer Abbie Watkin.
Congratulations to Professor Phil Taylor who has been appointed as the next VC.
On December 14, Vice Chancellor Ian White held the third VC Breakfast of the academic term with members of the student body and Activities Officer David.
University Radio Bath has reached a momentum milestone as it reaches its 50th anniversary!
As 2023 is coming to an end, we wanted to take a moment to look back on Semester 1.
Over 40 enthusiastic students braved the chilly weather to sprint across campus for our annual Santa Dash event.
Update from our latest SUmmit which was held at the end of November.
Hanna speaks at BANES council meeting on the state of student housing in Bath.
Over 30,000 raised for Movember by students and staff!
V Schools have been making a difference in the local community as they headed to a nearby primary school to help with a spot of gardening.
Enjoy a delicious homebaked goodie with your Starbucks from Bath Alumni Hannah.
Long time no talk! I admit, I did miss my bi-weekly blog last week… things got so busy and it just kept getting pushed to the bottom of the pile… but anyways, I am back to update you on things that have been going on!
33 days til’ Christmas... we’re so close everyone!
As we get closer and closer to the time you can elect yourself as an SU officer, having an insight into what we actually do is indispensable, and as we have been currently rushed off our feet with all the referenda planning, I thought I would hand you over to our very own fly on the wall, Frederick. Say hi!
CampusTV reflects on 35 years of broadcasting!
It’s been a momentous time for Bath Modern United Nations Society, who have not only attended their first international conference in Madrid but are also only weeks away from hosting their very own conference, BathMUN.
On Wednesday 15 November, Vice Chancellor Ian White held his second VC Breakfast with members of the student body and Community Officer Hanna.
The results of the Referenda on our affiliation to the NUS and UCU Industrial Action are in!
On November 25, the Latin and Ballroom group are hosting their annual Bath Winter Friendly Competition.
Huge well done to all students involved!
MOMENTUM is a programme of weekly activities and events for students who want a non-judgemental space that is just for men.
Bath beat Cardiff met at the BUCS Super Rugby Anniversary game.
On Tuesday 24 October, Vice Chancellor Ian White held his first VC Breakfast with members of the student body and Activities Officer David.
A new event raises money for Bath RAG!
Making memories that last a lifetime!
Helping students settle into the local community.
Team Bath Roving Win UKSEDS Olympus Rover Trials
Huge congratulations to student group STAR!
An update for those students affected.
You’ve made it into the University of Bath, but there is a ‘minor’ setback- you are still under 18.
Latest blog from Hanna, Community Officer
Latest Blog from Jimena SU President
At the end of June, 53 students headed off on a sold-out day trip to Cheddar Gorge, an iconic natural gem nestled in the Mendip hills.
Are you looking for a new challenge?
The SU is thrilled to have received a ‘Very Good’ rating for the NUS Green Impact Award 22-23.
Bath Nightline is celebrating after winning two awards at the Nightline Association Awards!
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Ryan as CEO of The SU!
We wanted to congratulate our finalists graduating over the next week and provide an update on the Marking Boycott.
Don’t have a car but still want to see some of the best that England has to offer? Come along on our SU day trips, where we explore iconic landscapes, beautiful cities and quaint villages.
Today marks the final day of our 22/23 Officers time with the SU!
A friendly face to help you at the start of your degree.
At the end of May, two of our student officers, President Alexander and Community Officer Blake, attended the Councils’ Annual General Meeting.
Last weekend we celebrated the end of the semester with the biggest and best event of the year - The Summer Ball 2023
As the 22/23 academic year comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what a year it has been.
The Japanese society put together Bath’s very first Asian Fest, collaborating with many other Asian societies!
A quick update to the ongoing discussions surrounding the marking and assessment boycott.
The University's latest report has been published, detailing progress towards the Climate Action Framework principles and sharing the 2021/22 carbon footprint.
The English PAL Twinning Programme has just finished its first successful semester and has further solidified the positive relationship between the University of Bath and Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University (LTSNU)
University of Bath BUST society is heading to Fringe Festival.
Students have voted for the next RAG Big 4 charities to support in the 2023-24 academic year!
The University of Bath Big Band has been celebrating some huge achievements recently!
On May 4 2023 we held the annual Education Awards at the Apex Hotel in Bath city centre.
A scheme designed to improve the inclusivity of our student groups.
The annual Blues Awards took place on Wednesday 26 April 2023 at the Pump Rooms.
20 Students slept out on the parade to raise money for local chairty.
Update on current situation as of 25 April 2023
On Thursday 20 April we held the annual SU Awards evening at Komedia in Bath city centre!
Last week, the Salsa Society put on a fantastic performance for the residents of the Woodside Nursing Home.
The Sikh Society have been celebrating the success of their most recent event, which centred around feeding the homeless community in and around Bath.
Maximum amount of impact for minimum amount of work- why you should vote in the Local Elections on 4 May.
Last week was an exciting one as we headed to Cardiff Met University for the annual Varsity, where sports clubs from both Universities compete against each other to take home not only the glory of being Varsity champions- but that big shiny trophy as well.
Huge congratulations to the Model United Nations Society who have been awarded society of the Month.
The University outlines action taken in relation to rents and cost of living pressures.
Artsity is a full week that celebrates the amazing culture and creativity of our students.
Community Officer Blake recently spent some time with student Ahmad Alkuchikmulla, learning about Newroz which is a New Year celebration that falls on the March 21.
Big well done to all the sports teams who competed in Big BUCS Wednesday!
In the SU and the University, we are always striving to break down barriers and strengthen our inclusive community.
The Bath Computer Science Society (BCSS) is running a 24 hour Hackathon!
The Dance Society have recently been celebrating some huge achievements after attending Loughborough Dance Competition, the largest dance competition in the UK!
Last week, our SU Officers headed off to Harrogate to attend the annual NUS National Conference.
The BUMUN Society have been celebrating some huge achievements after attending the prestigious London International Model United Nations (LIMUN) Conference in London.
The Dodgeball Club and Boob Team recently joined up to hold their annual ‘BooBall’ where they run fun games of Dodgeball (with a boob themed twist) to raise money for CoppaFeel.
Genesis is an impactful local charity which helps homeless and vulnerable people in the Bath area. Between 28 February and 14 March they worked with V Collection to run a drive for a range of items that students may have hanging around the house.
We are delighted to announce our SU Officer Team for 2023/24
A new in-browser tool to promote support for students who are having suicidal thoughts.
Green Week is coming! 6 - 12 March. A exciting opportunity to showcase our strong commitment to sustainability.
The SU Officers have written to the University Finance Committee and members of Council regarding proposed rent increases for the next academic year.
A special week to highlight the benefits of volunteering and celebrate achievements.
The result of the Referendum on UCU Strike Action has confirmed The SU will not be supporting the strikes.
We're delighted to launch a new on-campus hairdresser based in The SU!
The Turkish Society and the SU Volunteering Team organised a collection of donations for the victims of Monday's earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Save the date - Saturday 3 June!
You can now find free sanitary products at various locations across campus.
Students from the School of Management have taken part in this year's Rotork Challenge, which sees groups connect with a charity partner to complete a project.
As 2022 comes to end we want to take a moment to look back on Semester 1.
Gain financial support towards your involvement in student groups.
The SU and the University's approach to health and mental wellbeing, informed by staff and students.
The Arab society are 'SU Bath World Cup' Champions!
The SU stands in solidarity with UCU Bath for this coming strike action.
The FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022
View the results of the recent NUS Referendum.
Nightline wins Young Volunteer Team of the Year in local awards.
Make the most out of your Peer Mentor.
Why taking care of yourself makes you a better mate.
We wanted to give you a bit of an update on the work we've done on 'Cost of Living' so far.
Thanks to all our amazing staff and student volunteers for the best Freshers' Week!
V Team have been shortlisted for a prestigious BBC Radio Bristol Award.
One of our Lloyds Scholars has received the Lloyds Champion Award for graduating Lloyds Scholars.
The SU Bars and Events team has won a top national award as part of a Home Office approved scheme that promotes responsible management for bars and nightclubs.
What is pride, how will it be celebrated and what are we doing to improve inclusivity on campus!
This year has been truly amazing, here are just some of our highlights!
Current Peer Mentor, Johanna, tells all about how to make the most out of being a Peer Mentor with The SU.
You might've heard the term 'IMC' before, but what does it really mean? Let's help you debunk the term once and for all so you can understand how IMCs might be able to help you.
On Friday 6 May 2022, we celebrated our Education Awards in person for the first time in three years at the Apex Hotel in Bath, an evening full of inspiration, joy, community, and pride.
A beautiful evening celebrating sporting success and talent across the University.
Be Sustainable. Be Involved. Be Green.
A scheme designed to improve the inclusivity of our student groups.
Bath brings home the varsity trophy for another year! An amazing day of sporting talent.
Find out what SUmmit does and how standpoints are created!
Peer Assisted Learning has had an amazing Academic Year so far and it's not over yet!
A quorum was not met in our referendum regarding UCU Strike Action.
Read this for helpful tips on living in an increasingly expensive world
Download and register today to see how it can help you to boost your wellbeing.
Bath Entrepreneurs are here to tell you all about their exciting event, Launchpad 2022.
Postgraduate Officer, Sid Singh, uncovers the legend behind the festival of Holi, talks about the celebrations that take place every year, and how you can join in too!
We are thrilled that Joshua Hale has been presented with a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year 2021 Honours List.
Academic Elections will take place this March!
Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias
Current Postgraduate Officer, Sid Singh, takes you through his experience in the role.
The proposal for the University to adopt and sign the QAA Academic Integrity Charter is a big win for our Officers!
Students’ web searches will now help to plant trees around the world, as Ecosia is launched as the default search engine on all public access and library computers.
Find out more about LGBT+ History Month and ways you can get involved in our upcoming events.
Free drug testing kits and harm reduction advice will be available on campus from February!
Santa Santa everywhere and not a mince pie in sight for these fit Father Christmases!
We've had an amazing start to the Academic year and achieved so much. Read our top highlights and hear what's next!
Industrial action is planned for 1-3 December 2021
Please be considerate when in SU venues.
PAL has already kicked off this semester and is the perfect resource that’s there for you all year round. But what is it?
Venues' Anti-Spiking Provisions and Advice from Local Police
URB upholds their reputation by receiving not one, but two Student Radio Awards!
The SU will be supporting a boycott of all bars/clubs in Bath, including the closure of Score, on Wednesday 27 October, in solidarity with all victims of drink spiking.
Boycotting all bars and clubs in the city of Bath on Friday 29 October, in response to recent increases in Drink Spiking.
Members of UCU are balloting to determine the level of support for strike action, regarding several disputes.
Our Shared City: SCP’s Moving-in Campaign
Reflecting on Inspirational Black people from history.
We have partnered with V Cars, to offer you a safe journey home after a night out, without having to pay on the night!
Exclusive deals and discounts saving you money during your time at Bath.
Win return LNER tickets OR £25 for letting us know!
The SU Bath won the People Services award at the Bath Life Award 2021.
LibNet is designed to be the hub of student voice on equality, diversity and inclusion issues.
We share the heartbreak, frustration, and disappointment. Tell us how have you been impacted
It might be tempting to jump into the river for a cool-down, but it's important to know what to do if anything goes wrong
Together we planted over 500 trees and hit all our major milestones!
A reflection on race equality work within The SU and the University
This is such an achievement and we're so proud of our community for coming together over the past year.
Together with the Student Community Partnership, we are looking at ways to enhance student safety across Bath.
Congratulations to Megan & Will have been amazing advocates for their courses in fighting for changes to their exams.
A free space for all to enjoy in groups of 6.
A statement from The SU Officers regarding in-person teaching on campus.
We have been working on Active Travel to get students walking or cycling to campus.
The SU unreservedly condemn discriminatory and hateful behaviour directed towards students of colour.
The votes are in and we can now confirm the results of our SU Officer Elections.
Commitments around equality, diversity and inclusion must be followed up by tangible action!
Together we join Rob Tyrrell’s family in saying goodbye to our friend and Activities Officer for 2020/21 who has been laid to rest near his family home.
Recognising our SU groups for their commitment to sustainability.
Francesco, our SU President met with the Universities Minister to discuss higher education during the pandemic
Thank you to everyone that volunteered as part of BANES Compassion At Christmas campaign
5 volunteers put on a virtual Christmas party for 40 children to bring some festive spirit into schools in Bath
We are still asking the same questions we were asking a year ago. The SU proactively looking into bus solutions has come at a price - the University have been let off the hook. We are done doing their work for them.
The award, from the National Union of Students, recognises the work that the SU Officer team has done over the last 12 months with regards to campaigning.