Welcome to SUBU

Your Students’ Union at
Bournemouth University

We're here to make students happier

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026: Winner of Best Students' Union South West England
Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026: Top 5 Students' Union
Students performing a dance routine on stage

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Our events

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
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
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

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Whether you want to make a change, have your say or simply know what’s happening, we’re here to make sure students are heard and represented at BU.

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We understand that university life can sometimes be a bit daunting, so whatever's on your mind, we're here to listen and support you. You don't have to navigate it all on your own.

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A photograph of students dancing at Summer Ball 2023

Proud to host the biggest student festival in the UK

Summer Ball