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
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Find your people and get involved with something you love.

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Our events

Community Garden - Saturday drop-in volunteering session
22nd August
Community Garden, Bournemouth
Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.
SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden
Community Garden - Saturday drop-in volunteering session
29th August
Community Garden, Bournemouth
Drop into our Community Garden and get involved. All are welcome.
SUBU | Talbot Campus | Volunteering | Community | Community Garden
Enter & Drumfunk Classics ‘Bank Holiday Special’
29th August
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Old Fire Station
Robert Arkins Commitments
5th September
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Old Fire Station
The Selecter
12th September
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Old Fire Station
Lollipop Welcome Party
18th September
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Live , Laugh , Lolli
Old Fire Station
FRESHERS MASH UP THE GAFF featuring Arrdee
19th September
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Old Fire Station
SUBU Street Fair
20th September
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
The perfect way to kick off your uni experience!
Old Fire Station | BU Freshers
ResLifeBU BIQ QUIZ
20th September
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Come along, make new friends and meet people across all BU halls of residence.
ResLifeBU
Postgraduate Induction
21st September
K101, Kimmeridge House, Talbot Campus
This induction session is hosted by the Doctoral College for new PGRs starting their studies at Bournemouth University.
Academic | Arrival Event

We're here to represent you.

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.

Representation

Impartial advice and support.

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.

Get support

A photograph of students dancing at Summer Ball 2023

Proud to host the biggest student festival in the UK

Summer Ball

Four students sat at picnic benches laughing on a sunny day

ResLifeBU, helping you feel at home.

ResLifeBU