Students at Bournemouth University (BU) have just delivered a record-breaking result in SUBU’s Officer Elections, with more students than ever having their say on who represents them.
Following the election of SUBU’s Full-Time Officers (President, VP Education, VP Opportunities, VP Welfare) and Part-Time Officers, we’re now asking a bigger question:
How should students shape change at BU in the future?
SUBU is launching a review into how student representatives and officers connect with the wider student body, and whether the current ways of getting involved still works for students today.
As part of this, SUBU is asking students to share their views on questions like:
- Do students know who their officers are and what they do?
- Does the current setup work for students?
- Are the current ways of sharing ideas and creating change working?
- How can getting involved in democracy feel easier and more accessible?
- Are students interested in driving new ideas, activism, and change?
- What would make more students want to take part in things like Officer Elections?
The review starts now with a series of paid focus groups, where students can share their thoughts and help shape what happens next.
Students who take part will receive a £20 voucher as a thank you for their time and contribution.
Student Democracy Focus Group - Online: OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
Tuesday 24th March: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Focus group will take place online
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Student Democracy Focus Group - In Person: OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
Wednesday 25th March: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
F105, Fusion Building, Talbot Campus
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Student Democracy Focus Group - In Person: OPEN TO STUDENT REPS, OFFICER CANDIDATES, PART-TIME OFFICERS
Wednesday 25th March: 4.00pm - 5.30pm
F105, Fusion Building, Talbot Campus
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Student Democracy Focus Group - In Person: OPEN TO CLUBS & SOCIETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS, SPORTBU CLUB LEADS, STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
Thursday 26th March: 12.00noon - 1.30pm
P403, Poole House, Talbot Campus
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Any larger changes will take time, but this work is starting now so students can help shape decisions before they are made.
Any changes to democratic meetings will come into effect in the next academic year, while any changes to officer structures will be introduced through the 2027 elections.