SUBU Democracy and Campaigns

📣Calling all Student Reps, Club and Society Committee members and Officers📣

We understand it’s the end of term and you would have been finishing off dissertations, attending exams and finishing up for the year so you may not have been able to make it to the last Summit of the year.

Do not fear! You can have your say and vote for suggested policy online, all within a few minutes and straight from your phone. If you have already voted please don’t vote again!

📆Voting is open from 2pm Monday 3rd June - 2pm Friday 7th June 📆

Link to the Google form to vote can be found at the link in bio 🔗🔗

As we’re sure you’re now aware, the current PM Rishi Sunak has called for a general election to vote for a brand new Prime Minister earlier than expected.

We just wanted to let you know that as a team, we are here for you and as you’re reading this, we are gathering all the information we can so we’re able to support you and give you access to all the information you need to vote! So keep your eyes peeled there’ll be more information coming soon! 🕰️ 🗳️

This time next week we will be welcoming student parents and their kids to our picnic in the sunshine (🤞).

Swipe to see the vibes ➡️

We have loads of fun planned including:
☀️ A bouncy castle
🖌️ Face painting
⚽ Space to have fun with footballs, hula hoops, skipping ropes, space hoppers, plus loads more
🏆 Fun activities where your kids can win prizes including a tin can alley and catch a duck
🍉 Food and drinks to refresh and refuel between all the fun

And it's all free too!

We cannot wait to see you and your kids if you are a student parent but be sure to grab your free tickets via the link in our bio so we know you are coming!

We will have indoor and outdoor space for the event so it will not be cancelled based on weather

The Results are in, and it’s time to meet your new Faculty Officers and Reps!

BU Business School Officer - Eniola Agbeniga

BU Business School Reps - Josef Semugooma & Balpreet Kour

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences Officer - Jumoke Seriki

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences Reps - Oliver Wildey

Faculty of Media and Communication Officer - Georgia Clayton

Faculty of Science and Technology Officer - Cat Morris

Faculty of Science and Technology Reps -Emily Whitehead & Ashiq Khan Anburaj

We are excited to see what they are going to do this academic year 💙
Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who applied and voted. You made your voice heard!

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🌟 Calling all Student Parents! 🌟

Ready for a break? Why not join us at the Student Parent Picnic on Thursday, May 30th, 11am - 1pm in the Student Hall

It’s the perfect opportunity to soak up some sun, meet other student parents, and let the kids play! 🌞 Don’t miss out, sign up now through the link in our bio. See you there! 🍉

📣 IT'S TIME TO MEET YOUR LIBERATION OFFICER CANDIDATES!

These students have put themselves forward to represent, empower and support their community at BU by leading their Liberation Network.

Each Network will be sharing the manifestos of the candidates running to lead them but if you want to check them out straight away you can find them via the link in our bio 🔗

Unfortunately we didn't have any applications for the Asian, Arab and Ethnic Minority Officer role, so this role will be up for election in a by-election in the new academic year.

🗳️ VOTING OPENS AT 10AM ON MONDAY 13TH MAY! 🗳️

Exciting news, students! 📣 Our rescheduled Members Meeting is happening on May the 2nd from 6-8pm, online via Zoom! 🌐

The registration meeting link can be found in our bio - can’t make it? No worries! You can still cast your vote via Proxy until midnight tomorrow. 🗳️ Check out the link in our bio for registration and proxy voting. See you there! 👋

Interested in being a Part-Time Officer but got some questions before you apply?

We're hosting an info session tomorrow (Wed 1st May) at 2pm on Zoom so you can find out more about the roles and ask any questions you have 🤔

Register via the link in our bio 🔗

Day 1 in Blackpool!

Your liberation officers and stand-in representatives for your liberation campaigns are attending the National Union of Students Liberation conference over the next couple of days. They are here discussing current issues, and will be reporting on what changes are being made across the UK to help better the lives of minority groups.

Keep an eye on our story and our profile for stories and posts letting you know everything that is happening today and tomorrow.

Cheers!
The Liberation Team x

🌏 REP YOUR CULTURE AT ONE WORLD DAY 🌎

One World Day is just over a week away but there is still time to sign up and get involved!

So far we have cultural stall representation from:
🌍 Central and Eastern Europe ()
🌏 South Asia ()
🌎 Africa and the Carribbean ()
🌍 Romania & Moldova

Plus faith representation from and

But there is still space for more (you don't have to be a society to sign up) and we'd love more performances too 💃🏼🎶🎤

Interested in getting involved? Drop us a comment or a DM and we'll send you the links to sign up!

Just landed in the UK? Want to make new friends? We've got you!

We are hosting an International Student Community Games Afternoon on the 5th floor of the Student Centre (the SUBU building) next Tuesday

We've just ordered some new games so we'll have loads to choose from including:

🎲 Jenga
♣️ Uno
♦️ Chess
🎲 Connect 4
♣️ Twister
♦️ Snakes and Ladders
🎲 And so many more!

We'll also bring some snacks too

There is no need to pre-book, just turn up! We can't wait to see you there.

🌍 ONE WORLD DAY IS COMING AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🌏

We have organised a drop in session for you to come and have your say in One World Day 2024.

We want your ideas for food 🍜, music 🎧 and performances 💃🏼 to help shape the day.

You can also sign up for a stall to represent your country or culture or to take to the stage and perform!

Join us on Thursday 18th Jan between 12-2 in F308 to get involved