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.

Student ID card collection and international document check: 21st-25th September; The Staff Centre, Poole House; New students need to collect their student ID cards and have documents checked.; Arrival Event

Football Registration Halls Roadshow: 21st September - 1st October; SportBU 5-a-side Male Campus Leagues: Football Registration Halls Roadshow

SportBU 11-a-side Male Campus Leagues: Football Registration Halls Roadshow: 21st September - 1st October; SportBU 11-a-side Male Campus Leagues: Football Registration Halls Roadshow

SportBU 5-a-side Female Campus Leagues: Football Registration Halls Roadshow duplicate: 21st September - 1st October; SportBU 5-a-side Female Campus Leagues: Football Registration Halls Roadshow

International Orientation Day for new September 2026 students: 24th September; Fusion Building, Talbot Campus; International students are expected to attend the International Orientation Day on Talbot Campus.; International Students | Arrival Event

Fresher's CV Clinic, Get Hired!: 24th September; Careers Zone, Poole House; Free One-on-One CV Checks! Are you a student looking to earn while you learn? Look no further! The Fresher’s CV Clinic is here to help you land the perfect part-time job.; Careers

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!: 24th-25th September; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth; Calling All Dancing Queens & Kings!

Thrifty Charity Shop Sale: 24th September; Students' Union at Bournemouth University - SUBU, Poole; Grab a bargain during Freshers

Military physiotherapy talk by Anna Wills: 24th September; BGB108; Guest talk from Anna Wills - ex army physiotherapy officer; Academic

Boozy Bingo: 24th September; Dylans Bar - Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Party | SUBU | BU

Arts By The Sea Festival: ELSIE THE DRAGON: 25th-26th September; Bournemouth Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

Arts By The Sea: FREQUENCY RIDER – LORDS OF LIGHTNING: 25th-26th September; Bournemouth Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

Mid-Autumn Festival: 25th September; Ground Floor, Fusion Building at Talbot Campus

Queer Picnic in the Community Garden: 25th September; Students' Union at Bournemouth University - SUBU, Poole; Join your LGBTQ+ and Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex, and Gender Identity Officers for an afternoon picnic in SUBU's Community Garden for an opportunity to meet fellow queer students.

Halls Crawls: 25th September; The House Party is here! 🎉🥳; SUBU

Lollipop: 25th September; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth; Lollipop Live. Laugh. Lolli.

Freshers Fair: 26th September; Students' Union at Bournemouth University - SUBU, Poole; The ultimate Bournemouth Uni Freshers event, packed with big-name brands, exciting freebies, and loads of ways to get involved.; Talbot Campus | On Campus | Clubs & Societies | New Students | Arrival Event | In Person | BU Freshers

Left Handed presents P-rallel & Charlie Boon: 26th September; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Town Tour 2 (Morning): 28th September; Dorchester House, Bournemouth; Explore Bournemouth with us!

Boardgames & Biscuits: 28th September; Students' Union at Bournemouth University - SUBU, Poole; Come along to play some boardgames, eat some biscuits, and to meet some new people!; Friends | Relax/Wellbeing | SUBU | Non-Alcoholic | Talbot Campus | On Campus | In Person

Magic the Gathering: Bournemouth University - Give It A Go: 28th September; Poole House - P426; Join MtG:BU and come test the vibe of our Magic Mondays!

Ballroom & Latin Dance Society - Give It A Go: 28th September; Bournemouth Gateway building BG302/402; Come along to try Ballroom and Latin dancing, meet new people and see what BLDS is all about!; Clubs & Societies

Dylan's Bar Quiz Night: 28th September; Dylans bar Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Start your week with Dylan's Monday Quiz! 🤪❓ Live-hosted, themed rounds, big laughs, £2 entry, Happy Hour from 4pm and the chance to win up to a £150 Bar Tab. Bring your mates see if you've got what it takes to take the top spot!; SUBU

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Wildcard Competition Team: 28th September; Kimmeridge House- K101; Bournemouth University Dance Society Wildcard Competition Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Ballet Competition Team: 28th September; Kimmeridge House- K101; Bournemouth University Dance Society Ballet Competition Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Tap Competition Team: 28th September; Sport BU- Studio 1; Bournemouth University Dance Society Tap Competition Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Dylan's Kitchen & Bar: FREE Sampling: 29th September; Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Try Dylan's food for free! Visit our stand on Talbot Campus during lunchtime to sample a selection of our freshly made food available in your student bar. Discover your next lunch favourite, completely FREE!; SUBU | BU

Tea4T (TNBIGI+ Mixer): 29th September; Students' Union at Bournemouth University - SUBU, Poole; Meet your Trans, Non-binary, Intersex and Gender Identity+ Network; Party | SUBU | BU

Thatchers Juicy Sounds: Campus Pop-Up: 29th September; Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Thatchers Juicy Sounds is taking over Talbot Campus! Catch live DJs in the Juicy Sounds balloon, a pop-up bar and 150 FREE pints of Thatchers Juicy Apple for the first students to arrive.; Party | Relax/Wellbeing | SUBU | BU

Supper Club: 29th September; Community Kitchen, Poole; FREE meal for students

Desi on the Dance Floor - Dylan's Takeover: 29th September; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Poole House, Talbot Campus; The Desi society are taking over Dylan's Kitchen & Bar! Join us for an introduction to the Desi society, Desi music and great vibes. See what the Desi society is all about!

Pagan and Witchcraft Society - Give It A Go: 29th September; Faith and Reflection in Talbot house; Meet like-minded individuals interested in Paganism and Witchcraft!; Clubs & Societies

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Intermediate Jazz Competition Team: 29th September; Kimmeridge House- K101; Bournemouth University Dance Society Intermediate Jazz Competition Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Indie Revival presents Mood Idle: 29th September; The Loft at The Old Fire Station (UPSTAIRS), Bournemouth

Thatchers Juicy Sounds: Dylan’s Takeover: 29th September; Dylan's Kitchen & Bar, Poole; Thatchers Juicy Sounds takes over Dylan’s! Expect live DJs, a Juicy Sounds pop-up bar and another 150 FREE pints of Thatchers Juicy Apple for the first students to arrive. Get down early!; Party | SUBU | BU

Volleyball Club - Give It A Go: 29th September; Roy Moore Sports Hall; Come along to our Volleyball give it a go session and try a new sport!; Clubs & Societies

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Advance Jazz Competition Team: 29th September; Kimmeridge House- K101; Bournemouth University Dance Society Advanced Jazz Competition Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Jazz Performance Team: 29th September; Kimmeridge House- K101; Bournemouth University Dance Society Jazz Performance Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 30th September; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

BU Girls Running - Give It A Go: 30th September; Bournemouth Pier to Boscombe Pier; Join BU Girls Running Club for their Give it a Go session!; Clubs & Societies

AAEM Mixer: 30th September; Dylans bar Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Meet your Asian, Arab and Ethnic Minority Network!; Party | SUBU | BU

Fishies: 30th September; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Vintage Clothing Sale - All That Vintage: 1st October; Talbot Campus - The Student Centre; BU | Talbot Campus | Sustainability | Cultural | In Person

Paint a Tote Bag: 1st October; Students' Union at Bournemouth University - SUBU, Poole; Tote Bag Arts and Crafts

Paint a tote bag!: 1st October; Student Centre, Ground Floor Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Free tote bag painting; Relax/Wellbeing | SUBU | Arts & Crafts | On Campus | Advice | New Students | Arrival Event | Craft and Creative

Part-Time Jobs Fair 2026: 1st October; Student Centre, Talbot Campus; On-campus event, exclusively for BU students. Employers on-campus offering part-time job opportunities to students

Black Students Network Welcome Social: 1st October; Dylans Bar - Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Meet your Black Students Network!; Friends | Party | SUBU | BU

Endometriosis South Coast - Bournemouth Uni - Give It A Go: 1st October; Poole House - P401; Join Endometriosis South Coast - Bournemouth Uni Society for their Give it a Go session!; Clubs & Societies

Ballroom & Latin Dance Society - Give It A Go: 1st October; Bournemouth Gateway building BG302/402; Come along to try Ballroom and Latin dancing, meet new people and see what BLDS is all about!; Clubs & Societies

International Dinner and Quiz: 1st October; A quiz night with lots of great prizes, plus pizza, drinks and ice-cream. Join a multi-cultural team and test your global knowledge!; International Students | Arrival Event

Taylor Swift Society - Give It A Go: 1st October; Bournemouth Gateway; Join Taylor Swift Society for their Give it a Go session!; Clubs & Societies

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Intermediate Contemporary Competition Team: 1st October; Kimmeridge House- K101; Clubs & Societies

BU Law Society First Society Meeting: 1st October; O'Neill's Bournemouth, 231 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1JZ ·; Join us for a casual evening of meeting your fellow members and your committee for 2026/27; Entertainment

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Advanced Contemporary Competition Team: 1st October; Kimmeridge House- K101; Bournemouth University Dance Society Advanced Contemporary Competition Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Contemporary Performance Team: 1st October; Kimmeridge House- K101; Bournemouth University Dance Society Contemporary Performance Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Bashment Breeze - Freshers Fest: 1st October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Plant Sale: 2nd October; Talbot Campus Courtyard , Poole; Come along and buy a plant to spruce up your uni room!

Dylan's Student Village Welcome Party: 2nd October; Dylans bar Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; New to Student Village? Join us at Dylan's Kitchen & Bar for your welcome party! Enjoy a live band, Happy Hour drinks, great food and meet and make friends with your new neighbours at your local campus bar.; Party | SUBU | BU

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Commercial Performance Team: 2nd October; Kimmeridge House- K101; Bournemouth University Dance Society Commercial Performance Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Commercial Competition Team: 2nd October; Kimmeridge House- K101; Bournemouth University Dance Society Commercial Competition Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Womxn in Business Society - Give It A Go: 2nd October; George Tapps Event Space; Come along to our Give It A Go Event! Join Womxn in Business for an evening of games, prizes and the perfect chance to meet the committee and get to know the society.; Clubs & Societies

Dance Society - Give It A Go - Street Competition Team: 2nd October; Kimmeridge House- K101; Bournemouth University Dance Society Street Competition Team Taster Session; Clubs & Societies

Lollipop: 2nd October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth; Lollipop Live. Laugh. Lolli.

Hiking Club - Give It A Go: 3rd October; Holton Heath; Hike around Holton Heath and Wareham area; Clubs & Societies

Enter & Drumfunk - AMC presents Grassroots Energy: 3rd October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Benchball Society - Give It A Go: 4th October; Slades Park Pavilion Sports Hall; Come trial Benchball on our free taster session 4th October 2-4. Please registered complete free; Clubs & Societies

Boardgame Society - Give It A Go: 5th October; Poole House; Join our game night!; Clubs & Societies

Dylan's Bar Quiz Night: 5th October; Dylans bar Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Start your week with Dylan's Monday Quiz! 🤪❓ Live-hosted, themed rounds, big laughs, £2 entry, Happy Hour from 4pm and the chance to win up to a £150 Bar Tab. Bring your mates see if you've got what it takes to take the top spot!; SUBU

KPOP Society - Give It A Go: 5th October; Student Hall in Talbot House; To join the K-Pop Society for a day to give it a go; Clubs & Societies

PGR Re-orientation: Maintaining Progress: 6th October; Bournemouth Gateway Building, Lansdowne Campus. Room TBC; Part of the BU Doctoral College PGR Re-orientation for PGRs.; Lansdowne Campus | Academic

Starbucks Coffee - Free Sampling☕️: 6th October; Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Try Starbucks Coffee for FREE on campus from Ground Up Café! ☕ During lunchtime on Talbot Campus, sample a range of hot and iced coffees. Discover a new favourite drink and spot, completely free!; Party | SUBU | BU

Out and About (LGBTQ+): 6th October; Flirt Cafe Bar, Bournemouth; Meet your LGBTQ+ Network; Party | SUBU | BU

Desi Society - Give It A Go: 6th October; Dylan’s Bar, Talbot Campus; Mini Bollywood Night at Dylan’s Bar! ✨🎶 Join Desi Society’s Give It A Go for desi beats, dancing, and unforgettable vibes! 💃🏽🕺🏽; Clubs & Societies

Starbucks Coffee - Free Sampling☕️: 7th October; Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Try Starbucks Coffee for FREE on campus from Ground Up Café! ☕ During lunchtime on Talbot Campus, sample a range of hot and iced coffees. Discover a new favourite drink and spot, completely free!; Party | SUBU | BU

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 7th October; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

Postgraduate Researcher Society - Give It A Go: 7th October; 5th Floor - Student Centre; Join the PGR Society for a Cheese and Wine evening to welcome new postgraduate researchers to BU!; Clubs & Societies

Paint and Sip for the Women's Network: 7th October; Dylans Bar - Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Meet your Women's Network; Party | SUBU | BU

Fishies: 7th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Mindful Meet and Greet: 8th October; Students' Union at Bournemouth University - SUBU, Poole; Meet your Disability, Acessibility and Neurodiverse Network!; Party | SUBU | BU

Psychology Society - Give It A Go: 8th October; Kimmeridge House Talbot Campus K101; Join Psychology Society for their Give it a Go Session; Clubs & Societies

KPOP Society - Dance - Give It A Go: 8th October; P218; Kpop Society Dance Give It A Go; Clubs & Societies

Performing Arts Society Give It A Go: 8th October; Kimmeridge House, KG01; Come and join BU’s Performing Arts society for a taster session to remember!; Clubs & Societies

Dylan's Kitchen & Bar- Karaoke: 8th October; Dylans bar Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole; Sing your heart out at Dylan's FREE Karaoke Night! 🎤 Happy Hour drinks, free games of pool and darts, and a great atmosphere on campus. Grab your mates and take the mic!; Friends | Party | SUBU | BU

The Amazons: 8th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Lollipop: 9th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

London Coach Trip: 10th October; London; London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, a major global center for finance, culture, and politics, and a popular tourist destination famous for its history and landmarks like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, an; Off Campus | Trips and Tours

Left Handed presents Bushbaby + Reeshy: 10th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 14th October; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

Fishies: 14th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Channel One: 15th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Swiftogeddon: 15th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Lollipop: 16th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Encrypted: 17th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 21st October; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

Mature Students Cheese and Wine Mixer: 21st October; The Student Centre, Bournemouth

Fishies: 21st October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Annual Careers Fair: 22nd-23rd October; Student Centre, Talbot Campus; Employers will be on campus to talk to students about their placements, graduate level jobs and summer internships

Global Thursdays: Diwali crafts and snacks: 23rd October; 5th Floor, Student Centre, Talbot Campus; Global Thursdays: A place for international students to meet and make friends, with a different theme and activity each week.; International Students

The Chris Stapleton Experience: 23rd October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Lollipop: 23rd October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Dubtendo: 24th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 28th October; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

Student Parent Community Café Mixer: 28th October; The Student Centre, Bournemouth

Fishies: 28th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Pumpkin Painting: 30th October; Student Centre, Ground Floor Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole

Global Thursdays: Global Café at BGB: 30th October; A place to meet friends and to relax. Free hot and cold drinks and cookies!; International Students

Lolliween: 30th October; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Oxford Coach Trip: 31st October; Oxford; Oxford is a historic university city in England, known globally as the "City of Dreaming Spires" for its famous university. It features significant architecture, a long history as an Anglo-Saxon settlement, and numerous colleges that are part of the; Off Campus | Trips and Tours

Community Garden - Wednesday 12-2pm drop-in volunteering session: 4th November; Community Garden, Bournemouth; Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.; SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden

Fishies: 4th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

The Bluetones: 5th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Cultural Connections Quiz (The Bonfire Night edition!): 6th November; Bailey Point Ground Floor Common Room, Lansdowne Campus; A short workshop to discuss your observations about British culture, your experiences of culture shock and share tips to overcome it.; International Students | Arrival Event

The Luke Combs Experience: 6th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Lollipop: 6th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Diwali: 7th November; The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Legend Live presents Bob Marley: 8th 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

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

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

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

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

Global Thursdays: Working culture in the UK: 20th November; 5th Floor, Student Centre, Talbot Campus; This week: Are you an international student looking to understand workplace expectations in the UK?; International Students | Arrival Event

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

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

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

Global Thursdays: Global Café at BGB: 26th November; 5th Floor, Student Centre, Talbot Campus; A place to meet friends and to relax. Free hot and cold drinks and cookies!; International Students

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

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

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

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

Bath Christmas Market Coach Trip: 5th December; Bath; BATH DAY TRIP - Christmas Market (Saturday 5th December) Transport to and from Bath (Approx 1hr45/2 hours from Wimborne) Coach Itinerary: Please arrive 10-15 mins before departure Pick up and drop off stops: > Bournemouth Pier approach (bus sto; Off Campus | Trips and Tours

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

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

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

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

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

Winchester Christmas Market Coach Trip: 12th December; Winchester; (Winchester Day Trip - Christmas Market (Saturday 12th December) Transport to and from Winchester SAME DAY (Approx 1hr from Ringwood) Coach Itinerary: Please arrive 10-15 mins before departure Pick up and drop off stops: > Poole town centre (si; Off Campus | Trips and Tours

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

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

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

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