2014/15 Student Handbook

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WELCOME WEEK & HEROES

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WELCOME TO YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION!

WHAT’S A SABB?

There are 5 of us Sabbs (sabbatical officers), and we’re students who have taken a year out to be your elected representatives and look after your Students’ Union. We’re elected by you and we work for you – so if you have issues that you feel are important to make your student experience the best it can be, let us know so that we can get on it!

LYDIA RICHARDSON, RHYS TAYLOR, GUTO GWILYM, MARK STANLEY, NICOLA PYE

WE, YOUR LOVELY SABBATICAL OFFICERS, WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU ALL OF THE AMAZING THINGS THAT WE GET UP TO AT BANGOR STUDENTS’ UNION.

You’ll find, in these pages, a very brief guide of what we do for you – Serendipity, societies, athletic clubs, volunteering, community work, Love Bangor, academic representation, and, perhaps most importantly, making sure the university puts you first!

Our take-home message is -GET INVOLVED, AND LEAD YOUR UNION.

P.S. – all of our clubs and societies are completely and utterly free, so there’s no excuse for not getting involved.

VALUES AND IMPACT

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IMPACTWE’VE BEEN HARD AT WORK THIS LAST YEAR, WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF, TO MAKE YOUR TIME AT BANGOR BETTER. THERE’S NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO COVER ALL OF OUR ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE LAST YEAR ON HERE, BUT WE’VE SELECTED A FEW HIGHLIGHTS...

DEMOCRACYEnsuring that your voice drives everything we do.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITYEnsuring that you have equal access to opportunities and freedom from discrimination.

ACCOUNTABILITYensuring that you feel connected to our work.

BILINGUALISMEnsuring the equal treatment of the Welsh and English languages.

Ensuring both the continuation of our activities and making a commitment to lessen the impact of our organisation on the environment.

VALUES

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FREE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

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• SU OF THE YEAR IN WALES

• SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

• WALES COURSE REP OF THE YEAR

• WALES STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR

£1MILLION FOR DISABILITY ACCESS

BRAND NEW HOUSING CAMPAIGN

DOUBLED VOLUNTEERING

COMMITMENT TO TACKLE MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION

ANNUAL STUDENT STATEMENT - YOUR VOICE ON EDUCATION.

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• Move into the new Student’s Union in Pontio with the team. • Develop the “Love Bangor” Project with the Bangor Community.• Encourage diversity within our student societies.

In my spare timeFilmmaking, Gaming, Student Radio, Blogging, News, Politics!

What I’ll do this year• Create a General Election campaign around getting students voting

-we’ll make the student voice too loud to ignore.• Create a Community Partnership to improve experiences of living in

the community.• Work with postgraduate students to improve the postgrad community.• Roll out mental health and sexuality sensitivity training to staff.• Work with students to shape their academic experience.

In my spare timeI read, I enjoy politics (a lot), I like to swim and bike, I write the occasional blog, and I enjoy being in the company of others!

• Shape the campus sport programme.• Work with the University to lobby possible free gym

memberships for students.• Ensure you still get your free wednesday afternoons so

you can get involved in activity.• Create a real sporting festival for Varsity working

alongside our societies. • Work with the sabbatical team and the SU to make sure

you’re all well aware of the 2015 general election.

In my spare timeI like to cycle, watch live sport, play crazy golf, meet up with friends from home and watch a beautiful sunrise or sunset in snowdonia.

Name: Nicola Pye

Phone: 01248 38 8003 Email: [email protected]

Position: Vice President Sport & Healthy Living

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• Work with students, staff and the local community to improve on safety and awareness.

• Work with students to improve module evaluations and how the feedback from this is used.

• Work alongside the Bangor Employability Award (BEA) to roll out the postgraduate BEA in 2014/15.

• Develop an Opt Out Organ Donation campaign focusing on the potential impact on students in Wales.

• To utilise the Go Out And Talk (GOATing) schemer to make sure your welfare campaigns and academic direction are student-led.

In my spare timeI love to read, spend time socialising with my friends or meeting new people, as well as trying out new recipes and baking!

Name: Lydia Richardson

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What I’ll do this year• Work with all our 56 sports clubs

to ensure their needs are met and are considered.

What I’ll do this year• Continue to develop previous

campaigns such as the housing and mental health campaign.

What I’ll do this year • Promote and develop the membership of and training provided for

UMCB clubs and societies• Identify problems that you face as Welsh medium students and

address them with you.• Look forward to the main UMCB events in our calendar including

Inter-collegiate Eisteddfod, rugby trip, and our Christmas Meal, Gloddest.

• Work with our societies to ensure that there’s something available for everyone throughout the year.

In my spare timeI enjoy cooking different things, and I love my coffee. I’m also a big fan of film and drama and looking forward to the opportunities available in Pontio.

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Position: UMCB President

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Position: President

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WELCOME WEEK

SERENDIPITY [SER-UHN-DIP-I-TEE]means a “happy accident” or “pleasant surprise”; specifically, the accident of finding something good or useful without looking for it

Serendipity is the Bangor SU Freshers fair. If you’ve not heard of these before you’re in for a treat! For 2 days during freshers week we’ll be gathering over 70 Societies, over 50 Sports Clubs, and more than 20 different Volunteering Projects, not to mention local businesses who are all looking to give you freebies, vouchers and the opportunities to sign up to represent Bangor in a Club or Society! You can also pick up your Love Bangor card.

HEROES

Student Union Heroes are here to help you move in during welcome week. We’ve got a load of students on hand throughout the week to make sure that you have the best time possible.

ARRIVING BY TRAIN?We’ll meet you at the station! On arrivals weekend, we’ll be running shuttle busses from the station to all different halls of residences, to save you carrying all your bags up Bangor’s divine hills.

MOVING INWhen you get to the Halls, student Heroes will be out and about volunteering to help carry your belongings in. Whether you’re by the front door or on the top floor, our Heroes will give you a hand to get everything into your room!

We’ll be out 10-5pm on arrivals weekend, don’t be afraid to quiz us with questions about Bangor.

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We’re here for all students. No matter who you are, what you do, where you’re from, the language you speak, how you identify, we’re here to support you, to welcome you, and to ensure that you enjoy every minute at Bangor University.

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STUDENT COMMUNITY WARDENS

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Here’s a list of some of the things that we’re going to be doing :-

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

We try to maintain a good relationship with the local community, and we love collaborating and getting involved, as you may be able to tell from some of the volunteering projects that we co-ordinate.

We run lots of fun activities from the Beaumaris Medieval Day, to joining the Conwy Feast, helping with The People of Bangor Community Group Summer Carnival and Festive Celebrations.

We’re doing more than we ever have before - we’re launching a Community Hub! The Hub will be where you can access information, volunteer to have a direct impact on your local area, and work with the local community, and raise any issues.

The BANGOR COMMUNITY

“Unity Bangor is the lesbian, gay, bi, trans*, questioning/

queer and plus society (LGBTQ+). We’re here to represent, inform and entertain all the LGBTQ+ students of Bangor, and their friends.

For more info like our facebook page(fb.com/unitybangor) oremail: [email protected].”

• Researched LGBTQ+ students’ experiences for education to improve experiences.

• Developed a Disabled Students’ Forum .

• Worked with the University to roll out Equality Data Monitoring to help us identify students’ needs.

LAST YEAR WE;• Create a General Election campaign around getting students

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• Create a Community Partnership to improve experiences of living in the community.

• Work with postgraduate students to improve the postgrad community.

• Roll out mental health and sexuality sensitivity training to staff.

• Work with International students to improve representation and their experience.

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HOUSING BUDDIES

ONLINE COMMUNITY HUB

“Nightline is a confidential listening and information service run by students for students! During term time, every day from 8pm til 8am, you can give us a bell. We are available to you all night for phone numbers you may want, queries you may have, exam timetables, takeaway

phone numbers or more serious things you may wish to talk about. Nightline volunteers are well trained and the service is completely confidential and anonymous.

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 01248 383880

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Clubs host training at different facilities including Canolfan Brailsford, Normal Site and Treborth fields and track. If you’re hesitant on how to join, head to Serendipity and meet all of your AU clubs and sign up to as many sports as you like, FREE of charge.Taster sessions will run from the 24th - 29th September.

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Bangor sport gives you the opportunity to get involved with activities in the beautiful region of North Wales. Your AU offers both competitive and recreational sports alongside the British Universities and Colleges Sports Competition programme (BUCS). Your AU has over 3000 members, so whether you want to get involved playing to win or just for fun, there is a club for you! You will find all 56 of them at Serendipity in September!

HEALTHY LIVING WEEKThe week that its not always about competitive sport but a fun way to get active with a wider audience, whether a walk up Snowdon or some self-defence classes.

EVENTSVARSITY (APRIL 18TH 2015)Bangor’s biggest sporting event in the calendar is Varsity, the multisport competition against Aberystwyth University. It is currently 4-3 to Aber, its time to bring back the trophy this year on home soil!

SUPERTEAMSThe battle between the fittest team within our AU, compromising of a variety of different sport competitions..

AU NIGHTSWednesday night is the time all AU clubs come together at your student nightclub, Academi. A night not to be missed with the door money going back to your AU club!

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We have over 100 different societies and growing every week from Academic Societies like the Psychology Society or the Geography Society that will be involved with your academic schools; Media Societies such as Seren, Y Llef and StormFM which deals with print journalism and radio; Music Societies which organise bands and orchestras; Performing Societies such as BEDS (Bangor English Drama Society), Rostra and SODA; Campaign Societies such as CoppaFeel, Time To Change, and Nightline! If you’ve got an idea for a society then all you need to do is find 10 likeminded people that want to be involved, and drop me an email [email protected] to get the ball rolling!

SOCIETIESHey there! Now that you’re coming to Bangor University you’ll need something to do in your spare time! You should check out all of the student societies we’ve got listed!

Societies are a fantastic way to meet new people, make friends or experience new activities, many will even complement your academic studies, giving skills and qualifications that will benefit you long after you’ve finished your time here!

Oh and the other bonus is, wait for it. They’re all FREE to join! We’re one of only two students unions in the UK where that’s the case and it allows for all Students and Community members to join in on as many activities as possible and stops any barriers to your experience.

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A• Afro-Caribbean Society • Airsoft Society • Anglican Society

B• Bangor University

Assassins’ Society • Bangor Books and Quills • Bangor Business Society • Beer Pong Society • BLS – Bangor

Linguistics Society • Bangor University

Brass Band • BUDS - Bangor University

Debating Society

C• CathSoc – Catholic Society • Chess Club • Christian Union • Comedy Society• CoppaFeel! - Breast

Cancer Awareness• Bangor University

Concert Band

D• DJ Society• BEDS – Bangor English

Drama Society

E• Earth Religio• Endeavour Society –

Ocean Sciences • Entomology Society

F• Bangor University

Farm Society• Bangor University

Feminist Society• BFSA – Bangor

Forestry Society

G• Bangor University Gaming

League (BUGL) • Geographical Society • Gilbert & Sullivan Society • BUGS – Bangor University

Guides & Scouts

H• Herpetology Society • Historical and Archeology Society• HOGSoc – Horticultural

Organic Garden Society

I• Indian Society • BSIS – Bangor Students

Islamic Society

J• Japanese Society• Bangor University Jazz Band

K• Korean Society

L• Bangor University Labour Society • LangSoc – Modern

Languages Society • Law Society • Legal Advocacy Society• Bangor University Liberal

Democrat Society • Lowland Cent

M• Medieval Re-Enactment Society • MethSoc – Methodist Society• Minecraft Oriented Bangor

Society (MOBS) • Model United Nations• MuSoc - Bangor University

Music Society

N• National Trust Society • Nightline

P• Photography Society • Bangor University

Plaid Cymru Society• Bangor University

Pakistani Society & Community

• Poker Society • Postgraduate

Students Society • PSΨCH – Bangor

Psychology Society

R• Real Ale Society• BRAMAS – Bangor

Rock & Metal Appreciation Society

• Rostra - Drama Society

S• Science, Evolution &

Atheism Society • SciFi Society• Sea Angling Society • Seren – English

Language Newspaper • SODA – Student Operatic

Drama Association • STAG – Student

Treborth Action Group• Bangor University Strings • Stage Crew • Storm FM – Student

Radio Station • Student Cut Films

U• Unity Bangor (LGBTQ+)

W• BWRPS – Bangor

Wargaming & Role-Playing Society

Z• Zoological Society

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A• American Football• Archery• Athletics

B• Badminton• Basketball (Men’s)• Basketball (Women’s)• Boxing

C• Canoe• Canoe-Polo• Cheerleading• Cricket• Cycling

D• Dance

F• Fencing• Football (Men’s) • Football (Women’s

G• Gaelic Football (Men’s)• Gaelic Football (Women’s)• Gymnastics• Golf

R• Riding• Rowing• Rugby League• Rugby Union (Men’s)• Rugby Union (Women’s)

S• Sailing• Snooker and Pool • Snowsports• Squash• Sub-Aqua• Surf• Swimming

T• Table Tennis• Tennis• Trampoline• Triathlon

U• Ultimate Frisbee

V• Volleyball

W• Water polo• Wakeboard• Windsurf

H• Handball• Hockey (Men’s)• Hockey (Women’s)• High Diving

J• Jiu - Jitsu• Judo

K• Ki Aikido

L• Lacrosse

M• Mountain Walking (UMWC)• Mountaineering (BUMS)

N• Netball

O• Octopush

P• Paintballing• Pole Fit

Q• Quidditch

This year we have a NEW sports programme starting. Do you fancy getting involved in 5 / 9 a side football or netball with your friends, course mates or flatmates next year? A competition provided for you with no cost and like our sports clubs - FREE OF CHARGE! Make sure you head over to the stall at Serendipity to find out more!

CAMPUS SPORT 9 A SIDE FOOTBALL

Sunday | 3 – 5pmBangor City 3G

5 A SIDE INDOOR FOOTBALL

Tuesday | 7:30 – 10pmCanolfan Brailsford New Hall

NETBALL Tuesday | 8 – 10pmCanolfan Brailsford Dome

A-Z OF CLUBS


A-Z OF SOCIETIES

Student Volunteering Bangor is an SU department which offers over 600 regular and one-off volunteering opportunities for students on over 30 different community based projects. SVB volunteers currently carry out a total of 600 volunteering hours each week, working over four key areas: Children and Young People, Vulnerable Adults, The Environment and general Community Projects.

SVB has a vision that it should be commonplace for students to volunteer whilst they are at university and that the SU should do everything they can to support, promote and develop that activity. That is why SVB’s main aim is to assist students to lead their own volunteering projects and provide student volunteers with the support and training they need to do so.

Over 600 opportunities and more than 30 community projects!

Out and About (x2)Saturday afternoon trips out for senior citizens

Contact the ElderlyMonthly afternoon tea groups for the over 70s

SplodgeAfter school for for 5-7 year olds

SplatAfter school fun for 7-11 year olds

Hergest (x2)Activities for patients at the local mental health ward

SbectrwmActivities for children affected by Autism and Aspergers Syndrome

The Big GiveCollect and recycle unwanted items from halls of residence at the end of the year

Tea PartiesRefreshments and entertainment for over 100 local senior citizens

Beach CleanHelp Improve + protect local coastal areas

Greener GwyneddConservation work in Gwynedd + Anglesey

The Red Cross Youth BusMobile youth outreach in local rural areas

Ty NewyddActivities for ex-offenders at local bail hostel

Promotions TeamFundraising and raising awareness of SVB

Dragon SportsSport sessions for local Primary School children

5x60Sport sessions for local Secondary School children

Community SportsVolunteers take part in a number of different sports related initiatives, working primarily with children and young people within local secondary schools and sports clubs once a week.

Track and FieldVolunteers attend sessions of the Menai Track and Field athletics club on Wednesday evenings to coach and support the younger members of the club.

Child Contact CentreVolunteers operate the Bangor Child Contact Centre and supervise visits between children and their non-resident family members.

Hear to MeetVolunteers operate a monthly get together for people over the age of 50 who experience hearing loss.

Hafan CaféVolunteers support local people over the age of 50 to access the web and learn more about information technology.

AGROVolunteers run activities once a month for people who are in recovery from alcohol and substance misuse.

Clwb LlinosVolunteers take a group of young people with Down’s Syndrome on evenings out every other Thursday evening.

Ty LlywelynVolunteers attend Ty Llywelyn, a secure unit for those affected by mental health issues, to offer activities for patients once a week.

Sports Video AnalysisVolunteers carry out analysis of the performance of local sports groups using the latest sports analysis technology.

Promotions CommitteeVolunteers meet once a week to develop ideas for events which will raise awareness of the organisation and promote volunteering.

OUR PROJECTS

RAG“’RAG’” stands for ‘Raising and Giving’ and is an old University tradition that’s been around for decades. By taking part in RAG you get the opportunity to enjoy and experience a whole host of activities designed to raise money for local, national and international charities. From pool tournaments to sponsored walks, there’s something for everyone. Whether you join in every activity or just one it’s a fantastic experience and a chance to make new friends.

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Shwmae! UMCB, Bangor Welsh Student’ Union, is the Union to look after the Welfare of Welsh students, Welsh learners and anyone interested in Welsh language and culture during your time here at Bangor. We have a wide variety of activities to enjoy throughout the year to make sure you make the most of your time here.

WHAT IS UMCB?

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You’ll find me in my office and at our many events and societies.

Over the next year I will ensure that you are not under any disadvantage by studying through the medium of Welsh by reviewing the translation process and the language of your exams. If you have any problems with your course or the services in Welsh here at Bangor, come and see me and I shall do my best to help or direct you to someone who can.

We have a number of societies to be a part of as you can see overleaf and we are always interested in any ideas for new clubs or societies or events. All you need to do is to come and see me in either my office in the Students’ Union or in JMJ or contact me on [email protected].

It looks to be a great year with a full timetable of events. From the Intercollegiate dance and eisteddfod, to the Welsh Week to the annual rugby trip. The Glôb tavern will be full throughout the year as well with quizzes and open mic nights.

Aelwyd JMJA chance to sing with the choir, recite or dance in concerts, competitions and eisteddfodau.

UMCB F.C.After their success last year by winning the North Wales league cup, they will be defending their title.

Cymdeithas LlywelynIf you want to learn or improve your Welsh and submerge yourself in the language, this is the society for you to practice the language in a non-judgmental and relaxed environment.

Cymdeithas y Ddrama Gymraeg (Welsh Drama SocietyIf you like performing, directing, teching, costume or scripting, this is the society to show off your skills.

Y CymricThis is the society that is charged with the organization of social events to allow you to work hard and play hard.

Y DdraenenLight hearted magazine about the members of UMCB.

VolunteeringThere will be plenty of chances to volunteer in the community by joining our projects jointly organized by UMCB and its societies.

Y LlefThis is the student written Welsh newspaper including news from your Union, the University and the world around you. Also included is ‘Yr Hadau’, the Welsh learners magazine with news from other Welsh learners and relevant news. If you would like to contribute, we would love to have you on board.

JMJ HallsThis is the student community in JMJ halls of residence with the purpose built lounge at its heart to socialize and relax in.

And More…There are more on their way and if you have an idea for a new society, bring you ideas and we shall make it a reality.

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At Bangor Students’ Union we believe that students should be in the driving seat of their academic experience. We’re also very proud of our Academic Representation Unit and Course Representative System. Here’s some more information on the ARU; EMAIL [email protected]

Student LifeWellbeing also includes coping with student life at Bangor (we all face difficult times when we’re away from home at university) and the way you live in the community. We work closely with Student Support Services in making sure you’re time at Bangor is as awesome as it can be. As well as our Healthy Living week that both Lydia and Nicola are keen to make bigger and better, the new Connect@Bangor volunteering project will be available to all students, in order to ensure that you have the support you need to make the most of your time at Bangor. All bases covered.

Staff in the Academic Representation Unit also run the course rep system, where all of your feedback is heard and used to continually monitor and improve your academic experience. This then helps to resolve problems with your course, providing you with opportunities to comment and reflect on your experiences and by working with you to changes issues that matter the most. Course Reps are elected in the first few weeks of semester 1, and any student can stand to be one. The system is led by your reps while working in partnership with your School, your College and everyone here at the Students’ Union to make sure that your opinions are at the centre of every decision made which affects your studies.

If you’d like to be at the forefront of decisions affecting your education, email [email protected] to find out how to stand in the first few weeks of Semester 1.

Here at the SU we are always happy to help, whether it be working with you to get involved in any of our projects, such as the course reps, or assisting you with an academic appeal or problem. Feel free to contact us via email, phone or you can pop into see us, on the top floor of the SU building!

Hello everyone! I’m Lydia and I’m the Vice President of Education & Welfare at Bangor Students’ Union. Welcome to Bangor University!

Hannah RettieCourse Rep of the Year NUS Wales

Our Academic Representation Unit focuses on students’ academic experience, and is the place you can go to if you have any academic related problems or need to make an academic appeal. The ARU is also home to the Student-Led Teaching Awards project – a project which gives you the opportunity to have a say on your teaching and learning experiences, by giving you the chance to nominate staff in your department for one of our awards. Look out for more information about this during Semester 1!

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Finally - never, ever, ever hesitate to phone, email or pop into the SU at any time for some advice, support, or just a chat – we’re a talkative bunch, we won’t mind!

Zero Tolerance PolicyWe also have a Zero Tolerance Policy at Bangor University, whereby staff are Zero Tolerance trained – meaning when you’re on a night out, or going about your own business, you can feel safe in knowing that there are people across Bangor looking out for your safety (being a relatively small city, it’s quite easy to do!). This will be rolled out across the University as time goes on.

Your welfare is just as important as everything else you do at Bangor. From Dafydd at Nightline, Coppafeel and our LGBTQ+ society, to myself as your Education and Welfare Sabb, we are all committed to ensuring that your welfare is at the top of the priority list.

To enjoy your student experience to the fullest you need to be happy and healthy and know you can turn to someone for support when you need it – which is exactly what we do all day, every day.

Housing CampaignOur housing campaign will give you information to help you decide on the best time to start looking and what to look for. We also have our Housing Hand scheme, so look out for us!

CampaignsThere are many campaigns that you can get involved with, from existing campaigns such as the mental health campaign which has a dedicated Time To Change Society, to a new campaign focusing on student safety looking at walking buses and creating an awareness of safety both at home and while out and about.


WE EVEN LOOK AT EMPLOYABILITY AND REDUCING BARRIERS TO ACCESSING EDUCATION.

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If you’ve got a great idea to improve Bangor, it’s really easy to make the change! All you need to do is head to bangorstudents.com and head to the ideas section. Anyone can submit an idea, and the Idea will be discussed at Senate and then, if passed, becomes SU policy. The SU Officers will work with you to implement your idea! That’s you influencing the experience of those around you!

HAVE YOU GOT A BRIGHT IDEA?

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SENATESenate is a representative body of our student population. It meets regularly to make sure that the sabbatical officers are fulfilling their roles effectively, to debate ideas and issues and create new projects and areas of work. You can get involved in senate by talking to students on Senate, or by submitting an idea for Senate to discuss.

GENERAL MEETINGSWe have two General Meetings a year, one at the beginning and one at the end. The GMs exist to give all of you an opportunity to question your officers, find out what progress your union is making and set budgets for the year ahead. This is also a chance for you to suggest new projects and ideas for the SU to work on.

ELECTIONSThe SU is led by students, for students. It’s how we make sure we’re fresh, vibrant, fun, and rooted in your experience. Democracy is at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll get the chance to elect students to run your club or society, to be your course representative, to sit on Student Council to debate ideas and issues, and to work as sabbatical officers. You have the power to choose who represents you. Or, if you’ve got drive, enthusiasm and ideas you can always stand in the elections yourself!

TRUSTEE BOARDThe SU is a charity that works on your behalf. Legally we have to have a trustee board to oversee our activities, making sure that we work hard for students, whilst, of course, ensuring that it’s all above board and legal. In addition to the sabbatical officers, we have 3 elected student volunteers. You can find out more online.

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Bangor Students’ Union is YOUR Students’ Union. We’re here so you can shape your Union, make the change you want to see, and be the change that you want to see.

our ANNUAL STATEMENTTHE ANNUAL STUDENT STATEMENT IS ONE OF OUR PROUDEST PIECES OF WORK.You can read our statements over on our website, but put simply, it’s a report entirely based on what you tell us about your academic experience. From books on shelves, to computer labs, to feedback on your work and module choices.

• Cuts to Disabled Students’ Allowance

• Sale of the Student Loan Book

• Changes to Department of Work and Pension services in North Wales

We work with the University to implement recommendations on how you can work in partnership with the University to improve your experience by shaping how you’re taught, how you progress, to how you want your experience to look and feel.

It’s your education, and we believe that you’re the experts, so it should be us students informing decisions.

REPRESENTING youNATIONALLY AND REGIONALLYHere’s a short list of things that we’ve campaigned against regionally and nationally, ensuring that students’ voices are heard.

• Refuse collection changes in Gwynedd

• Lobbying Bill• Immigration Bill

and NHS charges for international students

• Pound in your Pocket


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WANT TO TRY SCONES?THE TEA ROOMS AT THE END OF THE PIER BY THE SEA HAS DELICIOUS TEA AND SCONES AND IS JUST A SHORT WALK FROM THE MAIN ARTS BUILDING!

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2014/15 Student Handbook