SUBU Advice provides free, independent, non-judgemental and confidential advice and information to all BU students

Please Note that the Talbot SUBU Advice Office is now Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 

Please note if you arrive at the SUBU Advice Office without a pre-arranged appointment you will be asked to email subuadvice@bournemouth.ac.uk

This is in line with Bournemouth University guidance in light of the current coronavirus pandemic.

We will run a summer drop in service 11-2pm , but we ask that if you would like to speak to us during that time, please email subuadvice@bournemouth.ac.uk to request a call back or to book an appointment in person.

Please sign up to our service as soon as you get in contact to make your enquiry, to speed up your enquiry

Neil Gallivan: SUBU Advice Manager:

Before joining SUBU Advice in April 2015, I was employed as a Personal Advisor with a Local Authority supporting and working with Care Leavers and estranged young people. My previous role was based in a residential college setting as an Assistant Team Manager, supporting with young people with Autistic Spectral Disorders.

I studied at the University of Brighton, graduating in Fine Art: printmaking and I have an NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance. I enjoy my current role with SUBU Advice as it allows the opportunity to work with a broad and diverse range of people and challenges, I demonstrate a solution-focused approach to providing advice and guidance and have a strong passion for travelling.

Hanna Coles: SUBU Advice Worker

I have worked in all aspects of education from Early Years to Higher Education for  11 years. In 2014 I graduated at Canterbury Christchurch University with a Degree in Primary Education. I went on to be elected at Christ Church Students Union as President Welfare and Education for 1 year. This opened my eyes to what I really enjoy which is the guidance and advice part of teaching so I really wanted to aim for this type of role post sabbatical year.

I came to SUBU advice in Aug 2015 as the Advice Receptionist, training and moving to Advice Worker in March 2016. Since then I have worked towards training in Domestic Violence, Different Learning Abilities and International student support and I have a NVQ 4 in Advice and Guidance. Always seeking other training opportunities to ensure I keep up to date.

I love everything about my role as an advice worker. Gaining some resolution to an enquiry or next steps, for a student so they can move forward in their student experience is a great joy for me. I very much enjoy fact finding and digging into information to find the best possible outcomes for a student so I can inspire them to move forward. I also like to get stuck in with other activities at SUBU to include : Student Parent Parties, The Summer Ball, Craft Fairs etc.

I like to be crafty in my own time, baking, sewing and painting. I have signed up for the British Bake Off 4 times now!

Sarah Tilley: SUBU Advice Worker

I graduated from University of Sheffield with a degree in Social and Political Studies before moving to Bournemouth in 1996. In Bournemouth I  have worked for the Big Issue and for  various Charities working with drug users.

I previously worked at SUBU Advice between 2006-2008 but left to work in Social Housing, firstly as an Anti-Social Behaviour Officer and then as a Housing Officer. I was lucky enough to be able to return to SUBU Advice in 2016 and have been here since then.

I love my job and get great satisfaction being able to advise students on all matters, aiming to make their student journey that bit easier. I enjoy supporting students through Academic Offence Panels, hopefully making the whole process less onerous for them knowing they have support by their side.

Chloe Lockett : SUBU Advice Worker

I have worked with international students for the last 8 years. The last year I have worked within International Recruitment and now have moved to SUBU Advice. I have a big passion for supporting students with diverse characteristics or Widening participation students.

I went to Brockenhurst College and did a range of subjects to open up my interests in my future career. I began my interest in International student support through working at a language school moving to different aspects of international support taking me around different parts of the uk. I visited schools in different countries and engaged in a range of educational institutions.

Im very excited to begin to get involved with SUBU Advice and support students in all aspects.

Bonnie Milligan : SUBU Advice Receptionist

I have spent my years at Bournemouth University working closely with and for SUBU in many different roles. I finished my studies in film last year at BU and really enjoyed my final year working part time for SUBU in promotional roles. This time allowed me to meet with and chat to a lot of my peers about their concerns and general queries whilst at University and finding ways they can be supported.

I recently joined the Advice team as Advice Receptionist. I have a keen interest in counseling and psychology, which I hope to return to University to study in the future. I really enjoy being able to help guide students through University and making sure they have the best experience and support possible.