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Events

The Big Give 2026: 20th April midnight - 28th August midnight

FND talk by Gillian Szeto: 7th May 6:30pm - 7:30pm; TBD - gateway; Buy Tickets

Turin Brakes: 7th May 7pm - 11pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Weekly Gathering (Friday Social): 8th May 5pm - 10pm; Talpot campus

Lollipop: 8th May 10pm - 3am; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth; Lollipop Live. Laugh. Lolli.

Jurassic Coast Coach Trip: 9th May 9am - 6pm; Jurassic Coast; Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are iconic Jurassic Coast landmarks in Dorset, famous for stunning scenery, especially the natural limestone arch, accessed via popular, sometimes steep, walks from Lulworth Cove, offering opportunities for coastal hikin

The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Conference 2026: 9th May 9am - 4pm; Bournemouth Gateway Building - Lansdowne Campus; PHEC Conference is back - Saturday 09th May 2026! We’re excited to relaunch our annual PHEC Conference bringing you an engaging and dynamic day of CPD designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Community Garden - Saturday drop-in volunteering session: 9th May 3pm - 5pm; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.

NERAM: 9th May 10pm - 3am; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Bend It Like Boscombe Park Yoga - Parks Foundation: 10th May 10am - 11am; Shelley Park, Chessel Avenue, Boscombe BH5 1FG

Thrifty Tuesday: 12th May 10am - 4pm; Talbot Campus - The Student Centre

Community Garden - Tuesday drop-in volunteering session: 12th May 1pm - 3pm; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.

Supper Club: 12th May 5pm - 6pm; Community Kitchen, Poole; Free Hot Meal for students

Law Ball Marsham Court Hotel 2026: 13th May midnight - 14th May midnight; Marsham Court Hotel

Paint & Sip - Tote Bag Painting: 13th May 11am - 3pm; Ground floor, SUBU Building, Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth; Join Us for a Paint and Sip Event, to destress between exam, assessments, and dissertation pressures.

Meal Planning Workshop (part 4): 13th May 1pm - 2:30pm; 5th Floor, Student Centre., Poole; Learn to EAT Workshop

Sports Ball After Party: 13th May 10pm - 3am; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

SUBU Awards 2026: 14th May 7pm - 10pm; The Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth

The Spring Ball: 14th May 10pm - 2am; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Weekly Gathering (Friday Social): 15th May 5pm - 10pm; Talpot campus

Lollipop: 15th May 10pm - 3am; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth; Lollipop Live. Laugh. Lolli.

Community Garden - Saturday drop-in volunteering session: 16th May 3pm - 5pm; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.

Life's A Rodeo: 16th May 7pm - 11pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Bend It Like Boscombe Park Yoga - Parks Foundation: 17th May 10am - 11am; Shelley Park, Chessel Avenue, Boscombe BH5 1FG

Mindful Mandala Colouring - Exam De-stresser: 18th May noon - 2pm; Floor 5, SUBU Student Centre, Talbot Campus

AFTERNOON SHOW - Maisie Peters - Florescence - Vinilo Outstore duplicate: 18th May 4pm - 6:30pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

EVENING SHOW - Maisie Peters - Florescence - Vinilo Outstore: 18th May 7pm - 9:30pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Thrifty Tuesday: 19th May 10am - 4pm; Talbot Campus - The Student Centre

Community Garden - Tuesday drop-in volunteering session: 19th May 1pm - 3pm; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.

Mindful Mandala Colouring - Exam De-stresser: 21st May noon - 2pm; Floor 5, SUBU Student Centre, Talbot Campus

Weekly Gathering (Friday Social): 22nd May 5pm - 10pm; Talpot campus

End of Year Social: 22nd May 6pm - 11pm; Here's the Cocktail End of Year Social!; Buy Tickets

Lollipop: 22nd May 10pm - 3am; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth; Lollipop Live. Laugh. Lolli.

Brighton Coach Trip: 23rd May 9am - 9pm; Brighton; Brighton is a vibrant seaside city on England's south coast, famous for its creative and diverse atmosphere, iconic landmarks like the Royal Pavilion, and bustling culture. It is a popular tourist destination known for its beach, independent shops, l

Community Garden - Saturday drop-in volunteering session: 23rd May 3pm - 5pm; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.

Thrifty Tuesday: 24th May 10am - 4pm; Talbot Campus - The Student Centre

Bend It Like Boscombe Park Yoga - Parks Foundation: 24th May 10am - 11am; Shelley Park, Chessel Avenue, Boscombe BH5 1FG

Exam WELLNESS WEEK: 26th May 11am - 28th May 1pm; Sir Michael Cobham Library, Poole; Enjoy cool drinks and treats while getting support from tutors and librarians on exam techniques and wellbeing.

Mindful Mandala Colouring - Exam De-stresser: 26th May noon - 2pm; Floor 5, SUBU Student Centre, Talbot Campus

Community Garden - Tuesday drop-in volunteering session: 26th May 1pm - 3pm; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.

Out in the woods: Exam De-stresser Edition: 27th May 1pm - 2:30pm; Talbot Woods, Bournemouth; Take a mindful walk into Talbot Woods during exam season as a way to de-stress.

Ice-Cream & Chill Pop-Up: 28th May 11:30am - 2pm; SUBU Building, and BGB, Poole; Enjoy a free scoop of ice cream and unwind during exam week. Ice-cream van would be at Talbot Campus between 11:30am - 1pm, and 1:20-2pm at BGB, Lansdowne Campus.

Tea Thursdays: Exam De-stresser: 28th May 1pm - 2pm; Community Kitchen, Poole; Enjoy a soothing cup of Peppermint tea for the exam season.

Student Members Meeting: 28th May 6pm - 8pm; Zoom

TRASH to TREASURE - Fashion Show: 28th May 6:30pm - 10pm; Mimosa Bar, Lansdowne; Student Freindly Fashion Show

Lollipop- PRE-SUMMER BALL THURSDAY SPECIAL: 28th May 10:30pm - 3am; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth; Bournemouth’s BIGGEST and longest running weekly student night, the legendary Lollipop EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at The Old Fire Station!

Weekly Gathering (Friday Social): 29th May 5pm - 10pm; Talpot campus

SUBU Summer Ball 2026: 30th May 2pm - 31st May 2am; Bournemouth University Sports Campus, Chapel Gate, BH23 6BL; The UNMISSABLE end of year celebration for all BU and AUB students, the legendary SUBU Summer Ball returns Saturday 30th May 2026!

Community Garden - Saturday drop-in volunteering session: 30th May 3pm - 5pm; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.

Bend It Like Boscombe Park Yoga - Parks Foundation: 31st May 10am - 11am; Shelley Park, Chessel Avenue, Boscombe BH5 1FG

End of Year Party: 2nd June 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Mimosa Bar; Buy Tickets

Weekly Gathering (Friday Social): 5th June 5pm - 10pm; Talpot campus

NAIJA OLD SKOOL PARTY: 6th June 4pm - 9pm; LOST BOURNEMOUTH; Buy Tickets

Marmozets: 9th June 7pm - 11pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Weekly Gathering (Friday Social): 12th June 5pm - 10pm; Talpot campus

The After Party: 18th June 9pm - 3am; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Weekly Gathering (Friday Social): 19th June 5pm - 10pm; Talpot campus

Weekly Gathering (Friday Social): 26th June 5pm - 10pm; Talpot campus

Gary Numan: 23rd July 7:30pm - 24th July 11pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Gary Numan: 24th July 7:30pm - 11pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

The Selecter: 12th September 7pm - 11pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Big Freshers Icebreaker: 21st September 10pm - 3am; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Wrong Jovi: 16th October 6pm - 10pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

The Bluetones: 5th November 7:30pm - 11pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

The Luke Combs Experience: 6th November 6pm - 4th December 10pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Artic Numpties: 11th December 6:30pm - 10pm; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Merchandise

Test product£1.00
E-Mail Campaign£300.00
Freshers’ Fair Welcome Cotton Shopper - Logo on bag 4,000 bags£250.00
Freshers' Fair Welcome Shopper insert 4000 leaflets£250.00
Outdoor Promotional Vehicle or 3m x 3m gazebo£300.00
Indoor Promotional Stand - 2m x 2m£200.00
Nerve Magazine - Full Page Freshers Edition - 2,000 printed & distributed£250.00
Social Media - SUBU Bournemouth 14K Likes - 4 Post£200.00
Digital Screens - 3 Lanscape Screens£200.00
A2 Poster Sites£20.00
A0 Posters£35.00
Freshers Fair - Vehicle Large 3m x 12m£1,200.00
Freshers' Fair - Platinum Exhibior Pitch 4m x 1m£1,250.00
Freshers' Fair - Silver Exhibitor Pitch - 3m x 3m gazebo provided£650.00
Table stickers in Dylan’s Bar - 80cm2 advert£30.00
Web Banner£300.00
Hallls of Residence Leaflet Distribution£150.00
Refreshers Fair - Indoor£200.00
Freshers' Fair - Indoor Gold 2m x 1m£850.00
Freshers' Fair - Vehicle Standard 3m x 5m£1,000.00
Welcome Map£250.00
Hire our promo team£160.00
Activties Awards Sponsor£1,000.00
Frershers Fair Headline Sponsor£5,000.00
Summer Ball `Headliner' Sponsor£4,999.00
Varsity - Exclusive Varsity Champ Package£1,750.00
Varsity - The 1st Team Package£890.00
Varsity - Super Subs Package£475.00
Varsity - Pitchside Vinyl Banner£100.00
Varsity - Offical Programme Advert£200.00
Varsity - Athlete Welcome Pack Insert Samples£75.00
Varsity - Athlete Welcome Pack Insert Leaflets£125.00
Summer Ball - Support Act Package£1,199.00
Summer Ball - Special Guest package T-Shirt & Lanyards£849.00
Summer Ball - Special Guest package Summer Bal Sunglasses£749.00
Union Shop - Lanyard£3.00

Elections

Student Leader Elections 26/27

414 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Tuesday 12 May 2026 (in 4 days and 19 hours)

The polls open at 10:00 on Monday 18 May 2026 (in 10 days)

Post List: Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.