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Events in September

Tue 17th September

Wed 18th September

Doctoral College 3C - Culture, Community & Cheeseburgers
noon - 1pm
Talbot Campus courtyard, outside Fusion
This social event is hosted by the Doctoral College to welcome back PGRs, Supervisors & RDP Facilitators to the new academic year.

Fri 20th September

SUBU Committee Training 24/25
9am - 5pm
Level 2 - Executive Business Centre, Lansdowne Campus
Lollipop Opening Party with Patrick Nazemi
10pm - 3am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
The Opening Party of Lollipop for the 24/25 Year!

Sat 21st September

Dick and Dom: Mash Up The Gaff
10pm - 3am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Sun 22nd September

Bend It Like Boscombe Park Yoga - Parks Foundation
10am - 11am
Shelley Park, Chessel Avenue, Boscombe BH5 1FG
International Welcome Brunch
10am - noon
The Atrium, Bournemouth Gateway Building
This is a welcome event for new international students. It's an informal opportunity for you to meet other new students from all over the world and start to make friends.
Bournemouth University Street Fair 2024
noon - 6pm
The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road
Saudi National Day celebration Celebrating the 94th - man
4pm - 10pm
Talpot campus
Creating a supportive Saudi cultural environment, and ensuring that all Saudi students in Bournemouth feel close to their country on this important day.
Saudi National Day celebration Celebrating the 94th - Woman
4pm - 10pm
Talpot campus
Creating a supportive Saudi cultural environment, and ensuring that all Saudi students in Bournemouth feel close to their country on this important day.

Mon 23rd September

SportBU Badminton Taster
23rd September midnight - 26th September midnight
SportBU, Talbot Campus
TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
Doctoral College Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) Induction
9:30am - 2pm
Student Hall, Talbot House
This induction session is hosted by the Doctoral College for new PGRs starting their studies at Bournemouth University, September 2024.
Pocket of Peace
10am - 1pm
Dorset House, Talbot Campus
A lovely space for welcoming new students. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, or simply looking for some friendly faces (or ask directions), pop by!
Finding your feet drop-in session for new students
2pm - 4pm
Dorchester House and Purbeck House, Lansdowne Campus
If you're new to BU and have questions about student life or university studies, come and meet members of the Student Services Team in BU halls of residence during Welcome Week.
Bingo Wonderland
7pm - 11pm
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Tue 24th September

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
Finding your feet drop-in session for new students
10am - noon
Chesil House, Lansdowne Campus
If you're new and have questions about student life or university studies, come and meet members of the Student Services Team in BU halls of residence during Welcome Week.
Crazy Creatures @ Lansdowne
11am - 1pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - Ground Floor
Do something different in your first week of Uni by meeting some crazy creatures! Reptiles, amphibians and more will be visiting the Bournemouth Gateway Building. Don't miss out!
SportBU Running Taster
noon - 12:30pm
SportBU, Talbot Campus
Finding your feet drop-in session for new students
2pm - 4pm
Lyme Regis and Bailey Point
If you're new to BU and have questions about student life or university studies, come and meet members of the Student Services Team in BU halls of residence during Welcome Week.
SportBU Football Taster
5pm - 7pm
SportBU, Talbot Campus
SportBU Handball Taster
5:45pm - 7pm
SportBU, Talbot Campus
Movie Night @ Lansdowne - Onward
6pm - 8pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - The Wolfson Lecture Theatre (BG-110)
Join us for a free movie night where we will be showing "Onward".
SportBU Basketball Taster
7:30pm - 9pm
SportBU, Talbot Campus

Wed 25th September

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
Finding your feet drop-in session for new students
midnight - 4pm
Student Village, Talbot Campus and Corfe House
SportBU: Free Gym & Group Fitness for a Day!
7:15am - 10:30pm
Get a day free to come and try out the SportBU gym as well as all of our fitness classes. No booking required, just pop in. One of our team will show you around get you started.
Breakfast with the Vice-Chancellor
9am - 10:30am
The Atrium, Bournemouth Gateway Building
Grab a free continental breakfast and hot drink, and say hello to your Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Honour.
Sustainable Development Goals Flag Day
10am - noon
Fusion Building, Talbot Campus
Come and meet the BU Sustainability Team to find out what we do at BU to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals!
SportBU: Halls Tours
1pm - 7pm
Register to play in one of our Campus Leagues. Join a 11,9, or 5-a-side football team. Are you a fresher? Why not join our Freshers 5s league only for first years! Football ont your thing? Register for our netball league instead!
Sustainable Development Goals Flag Day
2pm - 4pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building , Lansdowne Campus
Come and meet the BU Sustainability Team to find out what we do at BU to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals!
Global Cafe for International Students
5pm - 6:30pm
Faith and Reflection Centre, Talbot House
An opportunity to relax and meet friends and enjoy free drinks and cookies. Find us in the Faith & Reflection Centre, upstairs in Talbot House every Wednesday during term-time.
Free Yoga
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - BG402
Join us for a free 45-minute Yoga session with the lovely Bex where you can relax and unwind.

Thu 26th September

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
THRIFT SHOP POP UP SALE - grab a pre-loved bargain!
10:30am - 2:30pm
Ground Floor, Student Centre, Talbot Campus
Students' Union Fair
11am - 3pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - Ground Floor
Want to learn more about what the Students' Union can do for you? SUBU has something for everyone. Come and meet some of our brilliant staff and start your SUBU journey!
Cream Tea for all students
3pm - 4:30pm
Faith and Reflection Centre, Talbot House
Cultural Connections Quiz, Dinner & Gift Exchange
6pm - 8:30pm
Ground Floor, Fusion Building
An event for all new students to celebrate international cultures and make new friends!
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
10pm - 3am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Combining a mixture of nonstop back to back ABBA greatest hits and throwing in some of the biggest Disco jams from the era, get ready to strut your stuff!

Fri 27th September

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
Super Lansdowne Campus Scavenger Hunt
4pm - 6pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - BG301
Studying at Lansdowne and want to learn more about the campus? Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt!
Orientation Cafe: Life in Bournemouth
5pm - 6:30pm
BG402, Bournemouth Gateway Building
An opportunity for international students to meet one another and find out about life in Bournemouth.
Lollipop
10pm - 3am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Join in the weekly BU and AUB tradition and become part of the legend that is LOLLIPOP.

Sat 28th September

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
SUBU Freshers Fair 2024
10am - 3pm
Talbot Campus - The Student Centre
Inner Love Festival
10pm - 4am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Sun 29th September

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
Bend It Like Boscombe Park Yoga - Parks Foundation
10am - 11am
Shelley Park, Chessel Avenue, Boscombe BH5 1FG

Mon 30th September

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
SportBU: Halls Tours
30th September 1pm - 1st October 7pm
Register to play in one of our Campus Leagues. Join a 11,9, or 5-a-side football team. Are you a fresher? Why not join our Freshers 5s league only for first years! Football ont your thing? Register for our netball league instead!

Tue 1st October

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
UNISON Information Stall
11:30am - 1:45pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - Ground Floor
Come and meet a representative from UNISON and see what support and training they offer their members.
Indie Smindie
10pm - 3am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Wed 2nd October

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
SportBU: Free Gym & Group Fitness for a Day!
7:15am - 10:30pm
Get a day free to come and try out the SportBU gym as well as all of our fitness classes. No booking required, just pop in. One of our team will show you around get you started.
Part-Time Jobs Fair
11am - 3pm
Student Centre, Talbot Campus
An informal fair where you'll be able to see lots of jobs in the local area being promoted. No commitment needed, just talk to the various employers and see what opportunities interest you. BU staff will be there to help.
SportBU: Campus Leagues Player Induction evening
2pm - 4pm
This Campus League introduction afternoon allow students that are looking to join a team as well as those already in a team to come and find out what the season ahead will look like.
Student Sustainability Council Meeting
2pm - 3pm
F309, Fusion Building
Join a group of passionate, like-minded students at BU and discover ways that you can use your voice and ideas to contribute to sustainability on campus!
Global Cafe for International Students
5pm - 6:30pm
Faith and Reflection Centre, Talbot House
An opportunity to relax and meet friends and enjoy free drinks and cookies. Find us in the Faith & Reflection Centre, upstairs in Talbot House every Wednesday during term-time.
SUBU Weekly Yoga
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - BG402
Join us for a Yoga session with the lovely Bex where you can relax and unwind. Sign up now for only £4.
Mature Mixer
6pm - 8pm
The Student Centre, 2nd Floor, Talbot Campus

Thu 3rd October

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Information Stall
10am - 4pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - Ground Floor
Come and meet a representative from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and see what support and training they offer their members.
Speedfriending @ Lansdowne
5pm - 7pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - BG301
Want to meet new people in a relaxed space, with games, snacks and refreshments? Come meet and network with other students on Lansdowne in our speedfriending evening.
Suddenly Funk
10pm - 3am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Fri 4th October

TeamBU: Performance Sport trials
23rd September midnight - 4th October midnight
All of our performance teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. If you want your chance to represent BU, register for a TeamBU Trial during this period for your shot to make the 2024/25 squad.
Helpful Hounds @ Lansdowne
10am - 2pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - Ground Floor
Feeling stressed on the first day of term? Come and meet the Helpful Hounds' assistance dogs! Meet some of the dogs and learn more about the incredible work done by the Helpful Hounds charity.
Plant Sale
10am - 7pm
Student Centre Courtyard, Talbot Campus
Orientation Cafe: Shopping and Budgeting
5pm - 6:30pm
BG402, Bournemouth Gateway Building
Lollipop
10pm - 3am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Join in the weekly BU and AUB tradition and become part of the legend that is LOLLIPOP.

Sat 5th October

Enter and Drumfunk
10pm - 4am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Enter & Drumfunk

Mon 7th October

SportBU: Student Sport Begins
7th October midnight - 8th October midnight
Student Sport officially starts now! Join a TeamBU sports club or course to get structured training from qualified coaches. Or, try a Pay & Play Sport session to give something new a go, no commitment needed, only £3.50 a session.
Recycling Roadshow - Get Your Bins Right!!!
10:30am - 2:30pm
Ground Floor, Student Centre, Talbot Campus

Tue 8th October

Cheese & Wine with your Full-Time Officers
5pm - 7pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - BG301
Come and join your elected Full-Time Officers for a relaxed evening of cheese, wine and other non-alcoholic refreshments.

Wed 9th October

Massive on Campus Poster and Art Sale
10am - 5pm
Lansdowne - Bournemouth Gateway Building
Student Parents Coffee Morning
10am - noon
BG301
Are you a Student Parent just starting University? Looking to meet other parents? Come along to our Student Parent coffee morning in the Lansdowne Student Union Space for a relaxing, social event to meet other students parents!
TeamBU: Live Home Outdoor Fixtures start
10am - 4pm
Chapel Gate
Come, make some noise and show your support for the TeamBU athletes at the first outdoor games of the annual BUCS inter-university fixture dates for 2023/24.
TeamBU: Live Home Indoor Fixtures start
noon - 6pm
SportBU, Talbot Campus
Come, make some noise and show your support for the TeamBU athletes at the first games of the annual BUCS inter-university fixture dates for 2023/24.
Global Cafe for International Students
5pm - 6:30pm
Faith and Reflection Centre, Talbot House
An opportunity to relax and meet friends and enjoy free drinks and cookies. Find us in the Faith & Reflection Centre, upstairs in Talbot House every Wednesday during term-time.
SUBU Weekly Yoga
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - BG402
Join us for a Yoga session with the lovely Bex where you can relax and unwind. Sign up now for only £4.

Thu 10th October

Massive on Campus Poster and Art Sale
10th October 10am - 11th October 5pm
Talbot Campus - The Student Centre
SUBU Slades Park Forest Clean (Volunteering Taster Session)
1pm - 2pm
Ground Floor, Student Centre, Talbot Campus
Bae-Sic
10pm - 3am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Fri 11th October

Lansdowne Games Night
5pm - 7pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - BG301
Join us at Lansdowne for an evening of fun and games. Meet new people while playing some classic games such as chess, Connect 4 and more!
Orientation Cafe: Culture Shock and UK culture
5pm - 6:30pm
BG402, Bournemouth Gateway Building
Arctic Numpties
7pm - 10pm
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Lollipop
10pm - 3am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Join in the weekly BU and AUB tradition and become part of the legend that is LOLLIPOP.

Sat 12th October

FISH56OCTAGON
10pm - 4am
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Mon 14th October

WCC Programme Information Stall
11am - 3pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - Ground Floor
BU students from the Wessex Critical Care Programme are running an information stall on the ground floor of the Bournemouth Gateway Building.

Wed 16th October

HSS Volunteering Fair with Health and Wellbeing Charities
16th October 10:30am - 16th October 2:30pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building (BGB) - Ground Floor Atrium
Global Cafe for International Students
5pm - 6:30pm
Faith and Reflection Centre, Talbot House
An opportunity to relax and meet friends and enjoy free drinks and cookies. Find us in the Faith & Reflection Centre, upstairs in Talbot House every Wednesday during term-time.
SUBU Weekly Yoga
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bournemouth Gateway Building - BG402
Join us for a Yoga session with the lovely Bex where you can relax and unwind. Sign up now for only £4.
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