What's on at SUBU

What's on at SUBU

Your official SUBU events guide

From nights out to society socials, activities, campaigns and everything in between, find out what's happening at SUBU and across BU.

Festive Toy Appeal: 2nd November - 8th December; The Student Centre, Bournemouth; Donations for Home Start Wessex

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 8th-9th November; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

Dylan's Bar BIG QUIZ: 9th November; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Food | Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | On Campus | Entertainment

Pint and Paint: 10th November; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Dylans

Supper Club Tickets: 10th November; Community Kitchen, Poole; FREE meal for students

SOLD OUT - Chase & Status - Vinilo Album Outstore - Matinee Show: 10th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

SOLD OUT - Chase & Status - Vinilo Album Outstore: 10th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 11th November; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

SUBU Beach Clean: 11th November; Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth; Join SUBU Volunteering for the afternoon litter picking our way along Bournemouth beach!; SUBU | Off Campus | Sustainability | Volunteering | Community

Fishies: 11th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Dylan's Bands in the Bar: 13th November; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Dylan's Bands in the Bar; Friends | Party | Relax/Wellbeing | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | Music | On Campus | Live Concert | In Person

Lollipop: 13th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Reality Fracture Draft: 14th November; Talbot Campus: P423 (Poole House); Reality Fracture Booster Draft Join us for an afternoon of drafting Reality Fracture. Whether you want to test out the new set mechanics, build around fresh synergies, or just get some games in, grab a seat before they are gone.; BU | Community | Clubs & Societies

League of Legends Worlds Finals Watch Party: 14th November; Poole Gateway Building, PG-217; Come join us as we watch the finals of the League of Legends worlds with members of the Esports society, this is a great chance to meet likeminded people and enjoy a fun evening. Exclusive worlds merch will be up for grabs!; BU | Talbot Campus | Community | Clubs & Societies | In Person

Manor Reunion: 14th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 15th-16th November; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

Speak Week November 2026: 16th-20th November; The Student Centre, Talbot Campus; SUBU | Talbot Campus

Trans Awareness Week Information Day: 16th November; Ground Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; To kick off Trans Awareness Week, we’re hosting a TNBIGI+ Information Day where students can meet local charities and organisations to hear about their activities and resources!; Educational | SUBU | Talbot Campus | On Campus | Representation | Advice | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Allyship | Trans Awareness Week

Dylan's Bar BIG QUIZ: 16th November; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Food | Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | On Campus | Entertainment

BU Nursing, Health & Social Care Careers Fair 2026: 17th November; Bournemouth Gateway Building, Lansdowne Campus; Nursing, Health & Social Care Careers Fair Organised by the BU Employability & Skills Service Open to all BU students and recent graduates Jobs & Advice; Careers

Steps into Self Employment with Barclays Eagle Labs and Evolve!: 17th November; Talbot Campus; Thinking about working for yourself? Or maybe setting up your own business? This practical workshop offers valuable insights into the journey to self-employment.; Careers | Educational | BU | Talbot Campus | On Campus | In Person

Tea4T: 17th November; Community Kitchen, 2nd Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; Join your TNBIGI+ officer in SUBU's Community Kitchen to enjoy a nice afternoon tea and socialise with other network members!; Food | Friends | Relax/Wellbeing | SUBU | On Campus | Representation | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Trans Awareness Week

Mixed 5-a-Side: 17th November; Talbot House, Poole

Dylan's Bar - Board Games Night: 17th November; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Board games are taking over Dylan's. D&D, Roleplay, Magic: The Gathering, Traditional Board & Card games + more!; Food | Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | On Campus | Clubs & Societies | Entertainment | In Person

Gender Expression Fund Bake Sale: 18th November; Ground Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; Come and grab a tasty treat to help raise money for SUBU's Gender Expression Fund!; Food | SUBU | On Campus | Volunteering | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Allyship | Trans Awareness Week

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 18th November; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

Fishies: 18th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Queer Wardrobe: 19th November; 5th Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; The Queer Wardrobe is a safe space which allows students to explore and experiment with their gender presentation!; SUBU | On Campus | Sustainability | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Clothing Sale | recycling | Trans Awareness Week

Karaoke - Dylan's Kitchen & Bar: 19th November; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Sing your heart out at Dylan's Karaoke Night! Happy Hour drinks prices, free games of pool and darts, and ofcourse Karaoke. Grab your mates and take the mic!; Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | Music | On Campus | Entertainment | Live Concert | In Person

Ogrepalooza: 19th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Transgender Day of Remembrance Candle Painting: 20th November; 5th Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; In the past year, 336 people have been reported as having lost their lives due to transphobic violence. Today we remember them.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | On Campus | Representation | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Allyship | Private Event | Trans Awareness Week

Lollipop: 20th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Born On Road UK Tour: 21st November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 22nd-23rd November; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

Dylan's Bar BIG QUIZ: 23rd November; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Food | Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | On Campus | Entertainment

CEO Workshop Series: Gemma McKnight: 24th November; Talbot Campus, Room: F306; Join Womxn in Business Society for an interactive workshop with Gemma McKnight, CEO of Bournemouth Blind Society. Hear her career journey, then learn to recognise your transferable skills and own your worth. ✨; Careers | Educational | On Campus | Advice | Clubs & Societies | Academic | In Person

Supper Club Tickets: 24th November; Community Kitchen, Poole; FREE meal for students

Residual - The Party: 24th November; The Loft at The Old Fire Station (UPSTAIRS), Bournemouth

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 25th November; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

Future Skills Award: Industry Insight Day at The Foundry with Evolve and Barclays Eagle Labs: 25th November; The Foundry, Poole; Unique opportunity to attend an Industry Insight Day at The Foundry!; Careers | Educational | BU | In Person

Fishies: 25th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Acing Assessment Centres with IBM: 26th November; Talbot Campus; Are you terrified by the thought of an assessment centre? No idea what to expect or how to stand out? Then join us for this engaging, hands-on workshop delivered by IBM. You'll uncover exactly what to expect at assessment centres, tackle common tasks; Careers | Educational | BU | Talbot Campus | On Campus | In Person

Karaoke - Dylan's Kitchen & Bar: 26th November; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Sing your heart out at Dylan's Karaoke Night! Happy Hour drinks prices, free games of pool and darts, and ofcourse Karaoke. Grab your mates and take the mic!; Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | Music | On Campus | Entertainment | Live Concert | In Person

Total Stone Roses: 27th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Lollipop: 27th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Encrypted X Kludo: 28th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 29th-30th November; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

Dylan's Bar BIG QUIZ: 30th November; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Food | Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | On Campus | Entertainment

Christmas Market: 1st December; Students' Union at Bournemouth University - SUBU, Poole; SUBU

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 2nd December; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

Fishies: 2nd December; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Create your own Hanging Star: 3rd December; Student Centre, Ground Floor Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole

Launch Your Career in the Digital Frontline - Cyber Security Escape Room with Dorset Police!: 3rd December; Talbot Campus; Think you have what it takes to outsmart cyber criminals? Step into the role of a cyber detective in our Cyber Security Escape Room Game! Explore the world of cyber-crime, solve interactive challenges, uncover clues, and boost your cyber awareness in; Careers | Educational | BU | Talbot Campus | On Campus | In Person

Karaoke - Dylan's Kitchen & Bar: 3rd December; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Sing your heart out at Dylan's Karaoke Night! Happy Hour drinks prices, free games of pool and darts, and ofcourse Karaoke. Grab your mates and take the mic!; Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | Music | On Campus | Entertainment | Live Concert | In Person

Boozy Bingo - Christmas Edition: 3rd December; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Boozy Bingo - Christmas Edition; Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | On Campus | Entertainment | In Person

Lollipop: 4th December; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

SHY FX: 5th-6th December; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 6th-7th December; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

Dylan's Bar BIG QUIZ: 7th December; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Food | Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | On Campus | Entertainment

Supper Club Tickets: 8th December; Community Kitchen, Poole; FREE meal for students

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 9th December; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

Winter Crafts: 9th December; Student Centre, Ground Floor Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole

Fishies: 9th December; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Karaoke - Dylan's Kitchen & Bar: 10th December; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Sing your heart out at Dylan's Karaoke Night! Happy Hour drinks prices, free games of pool and darts, and ofcourse Karaoke. Grab your mates and take the mic!; Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | Music | On Campus | Entertainment | Live Concert | In Person

Queermas: 10th December; TBD; Food | Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | On Campus | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network

Artic Numpties: 11th December; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Lollipop: 11th December; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 13th-14th December; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

Dylan's Bar BIG QUIZ: 14th December; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Food | Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | On Campus | Entertainment

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 16th December; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

Queer Wardrobe: 17th December; 5th Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; The Queer Wardrobe is a safe place which allows students to explore and experiment with their gender presentation!; SUBU | On Campus | Sustainability | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Clothing Sale | recycling

Karaoke - Dylan's Kitchen & Bar: 17th December; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Bournemouth; Sing your heart out at Dylan's Karaoke Night! Happy Hour drinks prices, free games of pool and darts, and ofcourse Karaoke. Grab your mates and take the mic!; Friends | Party | SUBU | Talbot Campus | Dylans | Music | On Campus | Entertainment | Live Concert | In Person

SOS: 19th December; The Loft at The Old Fire Station (UPSTAIRS), Bournemouth

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 20th-21st December; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 27th-28th December; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 3rd-4th January; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 10th-11th January; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 17th-18th January; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

Queer Wardrobe: 22nd January; 5th Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; The Queer Wardrobe is a safe place which allows students to explore and experiment with their gender presentation!; SUBU | On Campus | Sustainability | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Clothing Sale | recycling

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 24th-25th January; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 31st January - 1st February; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

Queer Prom: 4th February; Friends | SUBU | Old Fire Station | Music | Community | Liberation | In Person | LGBT+ History Month | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Allyship

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 7th-8th February; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 14th-15th February; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 21st-22nd February; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

Florence Black: 26th February; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 28th February - 1st March; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

BU Benchball Day Ticket: 7th-8th March; Slades Park Pavillion; BU Benchball Day Ticket for people who do not have a membership but wish to take part in our weekly Benchball sessions; BU

The Wurzels: 12th March; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Queer Wardrobe: 19th March; 5th Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; The Queer Wardrobe is a safe place which allows students to explore and experiment with their gender presentation!; SUBU | On Campus | Sustainability | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Clothing Sale | recycling

The Eminem Experience: 9th April; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Queer Wardrobe: 23rd April; 5th Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; The Queer Wardrobe is a safe place which allows students to explore and experiment with their gender presentation!; SUBU | On Campus | Sustainability | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Clothing Sale | recycling

Queer Wardrobe: 21st May; 5th Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; The Queer Wardrobe is a safe place which allows students to explore and experiment with their gender presentation!; SUBU | On Campus | Sustainability | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Clothing Sale | recycling

Queer Wardrobe: 18th June; 5th Floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus; The Queer Wardrobe is a safe place which allows students to explore and experiment with their gender presentation!; SUBU | On Campus | Sustainability | Community | Liberation | In Person | Trans | LGBTQ+ Network | Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex & Gender Id + Network | Clothing Sale | recycling

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