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University responds to SU Officer open letter

The University outlines action taken in relation to rents and cos...

Tue 28 Mar 2023

Inclusivity Award 2022/23 is now LIVE!

Signing up to the Inclusivity Award will allow you to reach a mor...

Tue 28 Mar 2023

Apply to be a Freshers' Week Captain!

Volunteer to be a part of the biggest week of the year!...

Fri 24 Mar 2023

Artsity Week Schedule

Artsity is a full week that celebrates the amazing culture and cr...

Fri 24 Mar 2023

Vote for the 4 charities that RAG will support next academic year.

Have your say on who RAG should fundraise for before Friday 31 Ma...

Wed 22 Mar 2023

Celebrating Newroz!

Community Officer Blake recently spent some time with student Ahm...

Tue 21 Mar 2023

Big BUCS Wednesday!

Big well done to all the sports teams who competed in Big BUCS We...

Mon 20 Mar 2023

Accents Training Course

In the SU and the University, we are always striving to break dow...

Fri 17 Mar 2023

Sign up for 24 hour Hackathon!

The Bath Computer Science Society (BCSS) is running a 24 hour Hac...

Thu 16 Mar 2023

Dance Society celebrate successful dance competition!

The Dance Society have recently been celebrating some huge achiev...

Thu 16 Mar 2023

SU Officers attend NUS Conference

Last week, our SU Officers headed off to Harrogate to attend the ...

Wed 15 Mar 2023

BUMUN Society Celebrate Huge Achievement!

The BUMUN Society have been celebrating some huge achievements af...

Fri 10 Mar 2023

Dodgeball Club and Boob Team Hold Annual 'BooBall'!

The Dodgeball Club and Boob Team recently joined up to hold their...

Wed 08 Mar 2023

Big thank you for all your donations to Genesis Charity!

Genesis is an impactful local charity which helps homeless and vu...

Mon 06 Mar 2023

SU Officer Elections - The Results

We are delighted to announce our SU Officer Team for 2023/24...

Fri 03 Mar 2023

To R;pple or not to R;pple?

A new in-browser tool to promote support for students who are hav...

Thu 02 Mar 2023

Be Sustainable. Be Involved. Be Green.

Green Week is coming! 6 - 12 March. A exciting opportunity to sho...

Wed 01 Mar 2023

Voting is open for the SU Officer Elections

Have your say - Vote Now!...

Mon 27 Feb 2023

SU Letter on rising University Rents

The SU Officers have written to the University Finance Committee ...

Wed 22 Feb 2023

Student Volunteering Week

A special week to highlight the benefits of volunteering and cele...

Tue 21 Feb 2023

Why Should I Care About SU Officer Elections?

It's approaching the time of year where we vote for our SU Office...

Mon 20 Feb 2023

Inclusivity Award Now Live!

Any student leaders can complete this award! This includes academ...

Mon 20 Feb 2023

UCU Strike Referendum Result

The result of the Referendum on UCU Strike Action has confirmed T...

Fri 10 Feb 2023

80 boxes of donations collected for regions hit by earthquake

The Turkish Society and the SU Volunteering Team organised a coll...

Fri 10 Feb 2023

213 The Salon

We're delighted to launch a new on-campus hairdresser based in Th...

Thu 09 Feb 2023

Apply to be a Freshers' Week Event Manager!

Do you want to be part of the biggest week of the year! Applicati...

Thu 09 Feb 2023

Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Support for those affected by recent events....

Tue 07 Feb 2023

Summer Ball 2023

Save the date - Saturday 3 June!...

Mon 06 Feb 2023

Free emergency period products

You can now find free sanitary products at various locations acro...

Thu 02 Feb 2023

A Blog on Opportunities, by Refilwe Badubi

A Blog on Opportunities, by Refilwe Badubi...

Wed 01 Feb 2023
 

The SU news

Apply to be a Freshers' Week Captain!

Volunteer to be a part of the biggest week of the year!

 
Artsity Week Schedule

Artsity is a full week that celebrates the amazing culture and creativity of our students.

 
Vote for the 4 charities that RAG will support next academic year.

Have your say on who RAG should fundraise for before Friday 31 March!

 
Celebrating Newroz!

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 BUCS Wednesday!

Big well done to all the sports teams who competed in Big BUCS Wednesday!

 
Accents Training Course

In the SU and the University, we are always striving to break down barriers and strengthen our inclusive community.

 
Sign up for 24 hour Hackathon!

The Bath Computer Science Society (BCSS) is running a 24 hour Hackathon!

 
Dance Society celebrate successful dance competition!

The Dance Society have recently been celebrating some huge achievements after attending Loughborough Dance Competition, the largest dance competition in the UK!

 
SU Officers attend NUS Conference

Last week, our SU Officers headed off to Harrogate to attend the annual NUS National Conference.

 
BUMUN Society Celebrate Huge Achievement!

The BUMUN Society have been celebrating some huge achievements after attending the prestigious London International Model United Nations (LIMUN) Conference in London.

 
Dodgeball Club and Boob Team Hold Annual 'BooBall'!

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.

 
Big thank you for all your donations to Genesis Charity!

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.

 
SU Officer Elections - The Results

We are delighted to announce our SU Officer Team for 2023/24

 
To R;pple or not to R;pple?

A new in-browser tool to promote support for students who are having suicidal thoughts.

 
Be Sustainable. Be Involved. Be Green.

Green Week is coming! 6 - 12 March. A exciting opportunity to showcase our strong commitment to sustainability.

 
SU Letter on rising University Rents

The SU Officers have written to the University Finance Committee and members of Council regarding proposed rent increases for the next academic year.

 
Student Volunteering Week

A special week to highlight the benefits of volunteering and celebrate achievements.

 
Inclusivity Award Now Live!

Any student leaders can complete this award! This includes academic reps, execs, group committees, peer mentors and PAL Leaders.

 
UCU Strike Referendum Result

The result of the Referendum on UCU Strike Action has confirmed The SU will not be supporting the strikes.

 
213 The Salon

We're delighted to launch a new on-campus hairdresser based in The SU!

 
80 boxes of donations collected for regions hit by earthquake

The Turkish Society and the SU Volunteering Team organised a collection of donations for the victims of Monday's earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

 
Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Support for those affected by recent events.

 
Summer Ball 2023

Save the date - Saturday 3 June!

 
Free emergency period products

You can now find free sanitary products at various locations across campus.

 
A Blog on Opportunities, by Refilwe Badubi

A Blog on Opportunities, by Refilwe Badubi

 
Successful Charity Projects for Rotork Challenges

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.

 
End of Year Round-Up!

As 2022 comes to end we want to take a moment to look back on Semester 1.

 
New SU Access Fund Launched

Gain financial support towards your involvement in student groups.

 
Call for Statements: Revision Materials
The two student chairs of SUmmit at the front of the SUmmit meeting.

On 22 November, members of SUmmit met for the first meeting of 2022/23. SU Officers updated members of SUmmit on projects and topical issues, and three Standpoint proposals were discussed.

 
Be Well at Bath

The SU and the University's approach to health and mental wellbeing, informed by staff and students.

 
SU Bath World Cup

The Arab society are 'SU Bath World Cup' Champions!

 
SU Statement on UCU Strike Action

The SU stands in solidarity with UCU Bath for this coming strike action.

 
SU Statement on FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022

 
Results of NUS Affiliation Referendum 2022

View the results of the recent NUS Referendum.

 
Nightline wins Bathnes Community Award

Nightline wins Young Volunteer Team of the Year in local awards.

 
Language PAL

come together with other language learners to practise speaking and listening to languages and learn about their respective cultures.

 
Talk Club

A student-led talking and listening club for men to improve mental fitness every Tuesday!

 
Buses update
Picture of a First bus

Read more about the action we have taken on buses so far, and find out how to submit your feedback.

 
Your Peer Mentor is Here For You!

Make the most out of your Peer Mentor.

 
Solidarity with the people of Iran

The SU is offering sincere solidarity with the people of Iran who are standing against their government for justice and freedom.

 
You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Cup of Tea

Why taking care of yourself makes you a better mate.

 
Cost of Living Update
jar of pennies

We wanted to give you a bit of an update on the work we've done on 'Cost of Living' so far.

 
Reflecting on a Successful Freshers' Week

Thanks to all our amazing staff and student volunteers for the best Freshers' Week!

 
Victory for V Team!
Purple Background with 'We Are Finalists' Text

V Team have been shortlisted for a prestigious BBC Radio Bristol Award.

 
Lloyds Scholar receives national award

One of our Lloyds Scholars has received the Lloyds Champion Award for graduating Lloyds Scholars.

 
The SU has been awarded a Gold Best Bar None Award

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.

 
Happy Pride Month!

What is pride, how will it be celebrated and what are we doing to improve inclusivity on campus!

 
Looking back at a successful year

This year has been truly amazing, here are just some of our highlights!

 
Making the Most of Being a Peer Mentor
Picture of Johanna smiling

Current Peer Mentor, Johanna, tells all about how to make the most out of being a Peer Mentor with The SU.

 
Debunking IMCs
SU character wearing an academic cap

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.

 
A Shining Success for our Students at the Education Awards 2022
Student Award Winners Holding Their Certificates Against The SU Photography Backdrop

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.

 
Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile
Professional desk set-up with Macbook, notebooks and plants, placed upon a desk.

Your Student Trainers are back with another guide to acing your LinkedIn profile.

 
Blues Awards - Winners announced

A beautiful evening celebrating sporting success and talent across the University.

 
Green Week - March 28 2022

Be Sustainable. Be Involved. Be Green.

 
Holocaust Memorial Day – 27 January 2023
A photo wall of victims of the Holocaust.

This Friday we must take the time to remember the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides globally.

 
22 groups have received the Inclusivity Award!

A scheme designed to improve the inclusivity of our student groups.

 
University responds to SU Officer open letter

The University outlines action taken in relation to rents and cost of living pressures.

 
Inclusivity Award 2022/23 is now LIVE!

Signing up to the Inclusivity Award will allow you to reach a more diverse range of students, from a wider range of backgrounds, bringing new ideas and ways of thinking.

 
Varsity Champions 2022

Bath brings home the varsity trophy for another year! An amazing day of sporting talent.

 
SUmmit - setting the political direction of The SU

Find out what SUmmit does and how standpoints are created!

 
A record-breaking year for PAL

Peer Assisted Learning has had an amazing Academic Year so far and it's not over yet!

 
Why do you need a LinkedIn Profile?
LinkedIn Logo

Looking for a placement, graduate scheme, or internship? You’ve come to the right place.

 
Referendum Result: UCU Strike Action
A group of staff on a picket line.

A quorum was not met in our referendum regarding UCU Strike Action.

 
Free emergency Menstrual Products now available

Visit the SU Advice and Support Centre

 
The Rising Cost of Living in 2022 – Support and How to Save Money

Read this for helpful tips on living in an increasingly expensive world

 
Be Well App has Launched!

Download and register today to see how it can help you to boost your wellbeing.

 
Bath Entrepreneurs Launch Launchpad!

Bath Entrepreneurs are here to tell you all about their exciting event, Launchpad 2022.

 
Holi 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!

 
Meet your 2022/23 SU Officer Team

The SU Officer Team for 2022/23 has been elected!

 
Volunteer Co-ordinator on New Years Honours List

We are thrilled that Joshua Hale has been presented with a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year 2021 Honours List.

 
New Academic Rep Spring Election

Academic Elections will take place this March!

 
International Women's Day

Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias

 
Life as a Postgraduate Officer

Current Postgraduate Officer, Sid Singh, takes you through his experience in the role.

 
Academic Integrity Charter signed!

The proposal for the University to adopt and sign the QAA Academic Integrity Charter is a big win for our Officers!

 
Ecosia successfully becomes the default search engine on all library computers

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.

 
LGBT+ History Month

Find out more about LGBT+ History Month and ways you can get involved in our upcoming events.

 
Drug Harm Reduction on campus Approved

Free drug testing kits and harm reduction advice will be available on campus from February!

 
Ho Ho Ho Hooray for the Successful Santa Dash!

Santa Santa everywhere and not a mince pie in sight for these fit Father Christmases!

 
Revise, Revise, and Keep Yourself Well

Your Student Trainers provide you with handy revision tips and ways of keeping your wellbeing shipshape!

 
Semester 1 Wrapped Up by The SU Officers

We've had an amazing start to the Academic year and achieved so much. Read our top highlights and hear what's next!

 
Volunteering Opportunities Over the Holidays!

Read our blog to find out what you can do to help your community this Christmas!

 
SU Statement on Strike Action

Industrial action is planned for 1-3 December 2021

 
New COVID-19 variant, Omicron, confirmed in the UK.

Please be considerate when in SU venues.

 
PAL is there for you!

PAL has already kicked off this semester and is the perfect resource that’s there for you all year round. But what is it?

 
Drink Spiking Safety

Venues' Anti-Spiking Provisions and Advice from Local Police

 
Remote working? There’s a guide for that!

Your Student Trainers have created a guide to help you tackle online working.

 
URB Celebrate Success Once Again

URB upholds their reputation by receiving not one, but two Student Radio Awards!

 
Reflecting on Black History Month

The SU reflects on celebrating the history of the Black community.

 
Bath Uni Night In: Cancelling of Score and Open Letter to Bath Venues

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.

 
Bath Uni Big Night In

Boycotting all bars and clubs in the city of Bath on Friday 29 October, in response to recent increases in Drink Spiking.

 
Potential Staff Strikes

Members of UCU are balloting to determine the level of support for strike action, regarding several disputes.

 
Living Your Best Bath City Life

Our Shared City: SCP’s Moving-in Campaign

 
What happened when the SU Officer Team met the Chief Exec for the Office for Students

Our Officer team have been busy this week talking with Nicola Dandridge, Chief Executive for the Office for Students. Keep reading to see how they got on.

 
Beware of Essay Mills

Reach out for support.

 
Black History Month

Reflecting on Inspirational Black people from history.

 
Your Peer Mentor is Here For You!

Peer Mentors are a key part of your university experience. In this blog post, your Peer Support Team explain how they can help you.

 
Safe Taxi Scheme launched

We have partnered with V Cars, to offer you a safe journey home after a night out, without having to pay on the night!

 
Deals, discounts and offers!

Exclusive deals and discounts saving you money during your time at Bath.

 
What's your Sustainability Pledge?

Win return LNER tickets OR £25 for letting us know!

 
People Services Winner

The SU Bath won the People Services award at the Bath Life Award 2021.

 
Introducing Liberation Network (LibNet)

LibNet is designed to be the hub of student voice on equality, diversity and inclusion issues.

 
Graduation Ceremonies Cancelled

We share the heartbreak, frustration, and disappointment. Tell us how have you been impacted

 
Staying Safe as you Swim

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

 
Thank you for planting you vote in the SU Officer Elections

Together we planted over 500 trees and hit all our major milestones!

 
Reflecting on 2020/21

What a strange year! But congratulations to everyone for all of the hard work you've put into making bath such an incredible place to study

 
One year on from the murder of George Floyd

A reflection on race equality work within The SU and the University

 
The SU nominated for Bath Life Award

This is such an achievement and we're so proud of our community for coming together over the past year.

 
The Plug to open – FINALLY!

The Plug will open for indoor seating in the evenings from Monday 17 May!

 
Student Safety in Bath

Together with the Student Community Partnership, we are looking at ways to enhance student safety across Bath.

 
Celebrating Education at Bath

Congratulations to the Winners in the 2021 Education Awards.

 
Rep of the Month

Congratulations to Megan & Will have been amazing advocates for their courses in fighting for changes to their exams.

 
Activities Officer Elected

Zoë Paumelle has been elected as SU Activities Officer for 2021/22

 
Introducing the Playground

A free space for all to enjoy in groups of 6.

 
Disappointment at latest Government announcement

A statement from The SU Officers regarding in-person teaching on campus.

 
Be Kind, criticise policies not people.

The SU Activities Officer Elections are underway and we're asking for kindness throughout this period.

 
New Assistive Technology Room!

There are now two work rooms increasing the provisions for students who require the space!

 
Support Active Travel to campus and locally in Bath

We have been working on Active Travel to get students walking or cycling to campus.

 
Keep busy over the Easter period

Our suggestions to keep busy and active during the Easter break

 
Rep of the Month revealed

Congratulations to Franklin Memet our February Rep of the Month

 
It's been a heavy week

What started off being so positive as we celebrated women across the world, has been followed by global news coverage of some of the harsh realities which women still face.

 
Celebrating Rob Tyrrell’s Legacy

This year, as part of our SU Awards, we are introducing the Rob Tyrrell Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution.

 
Statement against racial abuse

The SU unreservedly condemn discriminatory and hateful behaviour directed towards students of colour.

 
The results are in, meet your 2021/22 SU Officer Team

The votes are in and we can now confirm the results of our SU Officer Elections.

 
The SU will remain affiliated to NUS UK

The SU Held a referendum to determine whether The SU should remain affiliated to The SU.

 
Gender Identity Policy and Public Toilet Consultation

Commitments around equality, diversity and inclusion must be followed up by tangible action!

 
Farewell to Rob Tyrrell

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.

 
The Sustainability Award is now open!

Recognising our SU groups for their commitment to sustainability.

 
The SU calls for leniency and flexibility from landlords in the private sector

Student officer teams and Vice Chancellors from both universities in Bath have written an open letter pleading for some leniency and flexibility in arrangements from the private housing sector.

 
Congratulations to Bath Time, winners of two regional awards

Student newspaper Bath Time took home two awards at the recent 'Regional Student Publication Association Awards'.

 
Nicky Passmore appointed as new Chief Executive of The SU

We are pleased to announce that Nicky Passmore has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive of the Students’ Union

 
SU Finances and 2021/22 Budget

It's no secret that Covid-19 has had a huge impact on us all. One area that has taken a hit is our finances. As a member-led organisation, we felt it was important to make you aware of this as we start planning for the 2021/22 academic year.

 
SU President meets with Universities Minister

Francesco, our SU President met with the Universities Minister to discuss higher education during the pandemic

 
University offers full rent rebate during national lockdown

Thanks to our collective lobbying efforts we are delighted the University has made this decision.

 
Bath Students Spread Compassion at Christmas

Thank you to everyone that volunteered as part of BANES Compassion At Christmas campaign

 
Remembering Rob

As we start the new academic year, we wanted to post an update about what we are planning to do to remember our friend and colleague, Rob Tyrrell, who passed away in June this year.

 
VTeam host Christmas Party for Twerton Children

5 volunteers put on a virtual Christmas party for 40 children to bring some festive spirit into schools in Bath

 
Important Covid-19 information for students

Helpful links to key information that you may need

 
The SU and the University Declare A Climate Emergency

Today, The SU, together with the University of Bath, joined the global movement of student organisations declaring a climate emergency.

 
Education Awards 2020

Jointly hosted by The SU and the University, these awards celebrate all of the fantastic work that's happened in the realms of learning and teaching. Congratulations to all of our winners

 
Two nominations for SU Officers at Wonkhe Awards

The Wonke awards are there to shine a light on the best of the community’s writing, ideas and analysis that have been pivotal to debate in the higher education sector over the year. Congratulations to Alisha and Eve for their nominations!

 
Parliamentary reception for Bath’s quality students’ union

The SU at the University of Bath has received an award at a special parliamentary reception to mark students’ unions high standards of management.

 
Will we ever get better buses?

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 SU wins national campaigns award

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.