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MAKING LIFE BETTER FOR STUDENTS AT BUCKS
Membership
Guide 2020-21 IN
THE
Contents
3 Welcome
4 Your Sabbatical team
5 Strategic Plan
6 What membership means
8 Graduate attributes
10 The Big Deal
12 The Bucks Award
14 Buddying / Freshers’ helpers
16 Events
18 Competitive sport
20 Sport for Fun
22 Societies
24 Recreational activities
26 Additional skills training
28 Representation
30 Elections
31 Union Council
32 Food and drink
34 Volunteering
36 Leadership Academy
37 JobShop
38 Bucks Alumni
39 Bucks Enterprise
40 Bucks Internship Programme
41 Raise and give (RAG)
42 Communications and marketing
44 Work for us
45 Inter-campus link bus
46 Advice Centre
This publication was produced by Bucks Students’ Union in August 2020, and is
accurate at the time of going to press.
We will consider any requests for accessible formats that may be required.
Please send your requests to: sucommunications@bucks.ac.uk.
© Bucks Students’ Union 2020
Welcome
Hello and welcome to Bucks Students’ Union, helpers and buddies, means that there really
a students’ union which is ranked in the top is something for everyone at Bucks. Even our
3 in the UK. student reps are financially rewarded for the
work that they do!
As your Sabbatical Officers we will be
working hard to ensure that we effectively University is a chance to build long-lasting
represent your academic interests, that you friendships and enhance your CV but you
have a great time while you are here and that also have the opportunity to make these
you get as much out of university as possible! years the best of your life.
Having recently graduated from Bucks Had we not gotten involved and taken
ourselves, we can say hand on heart that advantage of the opportunities presented to
this is a unique university. The close-knit us to enhance our student experience, we
community is second-to-none and, when wouldn’t be your Sabbatical Officers, but
more importantly, we also wouldn’t be the
combined with the incredible package we
people we are today.
offer, it’s fair to say that there is no other
university in the country with a student This guide is a whistle-stop tour of everything
experience quite like ours. we do and the reasons why you should get
involved. University is a costly adventure;
The opportunities on offer at Bucks are a make sure you get your money’s worth.
reflection of our community - diverse. We
have a variety of local and international We hope you enjoy the read and we look
volunteering opportunities and, thanks forward to having a positive impact on your
time here at Bucks.
to The Big Deal, all our sports, societies,
recreational activities, additional skills training Your Sabbatical team
workshops and events are available to each Tamsin, Tash and Tom.
student, absolutely free. All this, coupled
with paid opportunities, such as freshers’
IN
THE
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Your Sabbatical team
bucksstudentsunion.org/sabbs
Tamsin Grainger - President
My role as President means that I am the main representative
of the student body in discussions with the University and
wider community. This means working closely with academic
teams and the Vice-Chancellor to relay your concerns and
make sure your voice is heard. I also work to ensure that
throughout your time at Bucks you have the best student
experience we can offer. If you have any questions or would
like to have a meeting feel free to contact me through
Facebook (Bucks SU Pres) or on Twitter (@BucksSUPRES)
or you can email me at tamsin.grainger@bucks.ac.uk.
Tom Featherstone - Vice President Student Involvement
As your VPSI this year, I am going to be overseeing many
campaigns all the way from Movember to Rainbow laces.
I will also be programming sports clubs, societies and
many different volunteering opportunities. You can find me
on Facebook (Bucks VPSI) and Twitter (@BucksSUVPSI).
If you have any questions or have any suggestions I will
be happy to hear them. You can always drop me an
email at tom.featherstone@bucks.ac.uk.
Tash Neal - Vice President Education and Welfare
My role within the Sabbatical team is to ensure the quality of
education and facilities to support members well-being is the
best it can be at Bucks. I am also responsible for the student
representation system where students are able to voice their
cohort’s opinions on the way their courses are delivered. I work
closely with the Advice Centre to develop campaigns on matters
that are important to our members. Feel free to contact me on
Facebook (Bucks VPEW) or on Twitter (@BucksSUVPEW) or
email me at natasha.neal@bucks.ac.uk if you would like a chat.
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Strategic Plan
bucksstudentsunion.org/strategicplan
Last September, we launched our new Everything we do as an organisation
three-year Strategic Plan that will take us will work towards our vision: “A
through to 2022. Despite recent progress future where all members, regardless
and successes, that we can be collectively of background, can come together to
proud of, we will put a huge amount create new communities based on shared
of energy into driving the organisation interests and ideas. Where members
forward and our focus will be: are inspired to embrace educational
opportunities, to discover and control
• maintaining excellence their own destiny. Where members both
• preparing work-ready graduates create and exploit opportunities for
each other in equal measure. Where the
• supporting student success collective strength of the membership is
recognised, valued and respected. Where
• investing in our people members are trained, equipped and
• being fit for purpose supported to lead their communities in
shaping the University experience”.
• developing understanding of our impact
Where opportunity is never defeated
Our mission: making life better for by circumstance.
students at Bucks.
As with everything we do, the plans
We truly feel the plan is leading us to success will rely on the engagement of
become a more dynamic organisation our members so now it’s over to you to
that is able to inspire our members get involved.
whilst tenaciously representing students
at Bucks. There is still a long way to go Tristan Tipping
and a lot to do but we are certainly in a Chief Executive Officer
good place and better equipped for the
challenges ahead.
tristan.tipping@bucks.ac.uk
5
What membership means
bucksstudentsunion.org
Enrolling on a course at Bucks New University elections, attend Union Council and help
automatically makes you a member of Bucks influence the way the University is run.
Students’ Union. You don’t need to join and
If you think there’s something we should
there are no fees involved, but membership
be doing, or would like to suggest ways we
gives you access to the vast range of services
could do things differently, please let us know
that we offer - all for free. These include:
at bucksstudentsunion.org/studentideas.
• sports
All of these free services are available to every
• events and entertainment
single member no matter how you study.
• societies
• additional skills training sessions For more information on the range of services
• recreational activities we provide visit bucksstudentsunion.org, or
• support from our Advice Centre get in touch: email union@bucks.ac.uk or call
• a rewarded student rep scheme. 01494 601 600.
But most importantly, it gives you the Chief Executive Officer
opportunity to stand and vote in our tristan.tipping@bucks.ac.uk
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IN
THE
YOU ARE NOW A MEMBER
OF ONE OF THE TOP 3
STUDENTS’ UNION IN THE UK
Graduate attributes
bucksstudentsunion.org/employability
The Bucks graduate attributes focus on Our students come from diverse
the development of innovative leaders, backgrounds with a range of experiences,
in professional and creative capacities, so you may well arrive with some of these
who are equipped to operate in today’s attributes already in place. Wherever you
market, and make a positive impact on are on your journey of self-development,
the world around them. we are here to support you.
8
By taking part, in any of our Big Deal offices or check out pages 24-27 for
activities, you are gaining the skills to more information.
help you make a difference in your
Look out for these symbols next to your
chosen sector.
preferred activities - you can participate
We welcome suggestions from you as for free in as many of them as you like,
to what you think will give you the most knowing you are gaining the skills you
benefit, so come to the Students’ Union need to be a successful graduate.
Useful contacts:
Your personal tutor.
Careers and Employability Service: careers@bucks.ac.uk | bucks.ac.uk/careers
Bucks Students’ Union: HR & Development Manager - sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk
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Once you’ve enrolled at Bucks, you are automatically a member of Bucks Students’
Union, and we believe in putting our members first. As part of our exclusive Big Deal
package we are the only UK university to offer our members free access to such a
diverse and inspirational range of activities - all to enrich your university experience.
The Big Deal is designed to encourage all our members to try different activities,
make new friends and to join in with the Bucks community, all completely free.
bucksstudentsunion.org/bigdeal
10FREE events and entertainment FREE recreational activities
A wide range of daytime and evening Free activities throughout the
entertainment, free to all Bucks students - year including taster sessions and
allowing you to experience new things and demonstrations - from jewellery making
socialise with broader groups of people in to theatre trips, trampolining to Go Ape,
and around our award-winning facilities. cookery and singing.
Live music, theme nights, club nights and
comedy - you name it, we do it!
FREE sports FREE societies
The opportunity to play competitive If you’re interested in it, you can bet
sport in 25 different teams in 14 different someone else is. We can help you set-up
disciplines. Whatever your standard there a society and even provide funding to get
is a place for you in our squads. it off the ground.
FREE additional skills training REWARDED student reps
A range of different skills-based Student reps are the voice of their course
workshops and sessions to help boost and represent their class at a range
your CV and make sure you leave of University meetings, ensuring that
university with more than just a degree. student views are heard.
11The Bucks Award
Here at Bucks, we want you to Volunteering
succeed in all aspects of your university This will detail the number of hours
experience and beyond. We know volunteering you have completed (and
how good you are so are giving you most importantly logged) by type of
the opportunity to receive a record role – club or society committee role,
of all of your fantastic Union-related ambassador role, community or external
achievements in one place. projects and Students’ Union or internal
Every time you participate in an activity projects. Being able to talk about your
with us, be it volunteering, a skills session volunteering experiences and relate
or securing a committee role, we have a them to roles that you apply for will
record of it and are now able to collate be invaluable.
these records to really showcase your
Leadership roles
involvement through the Bucks Award.
Whether you’ve been a school officer
The Bucks Award is divided into sections or course rep, ambassador or chair of
with the idea that by the time you leave a club or society or team leader in our
university you have something in every bars, you have had to use leadership
section – a completely achievable goal skills to perform your role. As a candidate
due to all the free opportunities you in our elections you will have planned
have access to thanks to The Big Deal. a campaign and influenced people into
voting for you thereby demonstrating
Employment
signs of your leadership skills. Whatever
We will list any role you have had with you want to do as a career, leadership
the Students’ Union during your time at skills will give you an advantage.
Bucks, backing up that you have had the
work experience you claim on your CV. Awards
Here will be a list of any award you have
Skills
received at the Athletic Union Dinner
Maybe you’ve attended our course- or Union Awards, including any awards
specific or generic training sessions you have been shortlisted for. These are
or achieved accredited qualifications really great achievements and should be
through us. These will all be listed here recognised.
so you can see exactly how much you’ve
developed with your Students’ Union.
12IN
THE
Memberships any areas you feel we can help you
develop. Maybe you have accrued many
If you are a member of a club or society,
it will be listed here. Participation in these volunteering hours but would like to secure
activities demonstrates commitment to a a leadership role or maybe you’ve attended
sport or interest and the ability to build lots of skills sessions and would like to use
your own networks and team-based skills. those skills working for us. It can also be
a way of showing prospective employers
Extracurricular activities the many activities you have been involved
Anything else you’ve done with us, in thereby demonstrating the transferable
recreational activities or Sport for Fun, skills and experiences you’ve picked up
will be detailed in this section and can be during your time studying.
used to demonstrate cultural, social or To find out more, email
self-awareness.
sutraining@bucks.ac.uk and we will
The Bucks Award can be used as an contact you to arrange a meeting or
ongoing reflective tool to identify phone conversation.
13Buddying
bucksstudentsunion.org/bucksbuddying
Bucks buddies are a group of current Recruitment for buddies begins during
students that volunteer to provide the autumn term, but register your
discreet, peer-to-peer support via interest as soon as possible if you
email to Bucks applicants, and those would like to be involved.
that become students. They are fully-
It’s never too late to be assigned a buddy
equipped to answer any questions that
to help you settle into University life.
arise and can point you in the right
To request a buddy, please contact
direction for more information and help.
katie.smith@bucks.ac.uk.
Buddying is a great opportunity to give
something back, help others and make a Graduate attributes
difference. It is flexible and can be carried
out in conjunction with paid work, course
and social commitments. The role is fully
supported by the Project Coordinator.
Freshers’ helpers
bucksstudentsunion.org/freshershelpers
Freshers’ helpers are a team of current any questions you may have, or even
Bucks students, employed during just stop them for a chat.
the first weeks of the new academic
year, to help our members settle into Graduate attributes
their new environment. They are fully
trained, get paid and gain great job
satisfaction through helping others
that were in a similar position to
them when they were freshers. Project Coordinator
Keep your eye out for the helpers at the katie.smith@bucks.ac.uk
start of term and be sure to ask them
14For every
£1 spent at the bar...
36p goes straight back into making life better for
students at Bucks - either re-invested in the Students’
Union, or paid to our part-time student staff.
36% 24% 18% 13% 9%
KEY
Making life better for students at Bucks
Suppliers
Overheads
Full-time staff
VATEvents
bucksstudentsunion.org/whatson
Our gigs, club nights, comedy, themed Gain experience - learn new skills and
parties and events are totally free for enhance your experience by joining our
Bucks students. With extra funding team as a member of staff. We have
from the University, we can promote a a number of positions available from
wider range of quality events that much cloakroom, bar staff and security to box
bigger universities would envy, as well as office, venue reps, promotional staff and
delivering the things that our members technical crew.
already enjoy.
Want to get involved further?
We’ve got events happening all the time, Want to work for us, DJ, promote or just
so there really is something for everyone. have a burning question? Contact the team
Ever wanted to go to a comedy show, catch now.
some live music or go to a club night that
you just can’t afford? You don’t have to Graduate attributes
worry about that at Bucks as everything is
free, thanks to The Big Deal.
We believe an active and varied social life is
a key ingredient in becoming a well-rounded
graduate, and mixing with new people and
sharing new experiences is vital. No other
President
university in the country supports the social
tamsin.grainger@bucks.ac.uk
activities of their students to this extent.
Events and Licensed Trade Manager
You can come along to the events to
jamie.alexander@bucks.ac.uk
socialise with friends, experience new
entertainment and meet new people, Events Assistant
however, there is a lot more to get seana.oreilly@bucks.ac.uk
involved in.
Promo Assistant
Build your CV - help us promote events by promoassistant@bucks.ac.uk
working with our Events team or even run
a night yourself.
Expose your talent - we’re always looking
for student acts and artistes, DJs and
promoters - don’t just come to our events, be
a part of it and make them happen.
16WE HAVE
EVERYTHING FROM
TOP 10
ARTISTS
TO UP-AND-COMING
LOCAL BANDS
Some of the great acts that have played at our Venue:
- Bastille - Deaf Havana - Everything Everything
- Annie Mac - Chase & Status - Jaguar Skills
- Example - Foxes - Lower Than Atlantis
- DJ Fresh - Nothing But Thieves - Young Guns
- Scouting for Girls - Lethal Bizzle - Big Narstie
- Fuse ODG - Mallory Knox - Circa Waves
- Rudimental - Ella Eyre - The Joy Formidable
- Professor Green - Nadia Rose - Mystery Jets
- Zane Lowe - Lonely the Brave - Fickle Friends
- Sigma - Pendulum - Jade Bird
Other regular nights include:
- Frat House - Cheese and sing-a-long club - Blue Rinse - Motown to Hip-Hop, Indie to
night Garage and everything in-between
- Speed Quizzing - Weekly quiz nights with - Glitterbomb - Bucks’ biggest LGBT+ club night
a twist - Globetrotters - Cultural events that let you
- BoomBucks - Urban, Bashment and experience the wonders of the world!
Afrobeats - Student-led takeovers - organise a night
- Crash - Monthly Rock, Punk, Metal & Indie with your club or society!
club with live tribute acts and guest DJs - Plus - Commercial club nights, EDM club
- Comedy Nights nights and guest DJs and much more!
17Competitive sport
bucksstudentsunion.org/sport
The Athletic Union (AU) provides the CV through being a captain or holding
opportunity to play competitive sport a committee position. These roles allow
against other universities in a variety you to develop and shape your sport for
of national leagues - both in team years to come whilst picking up a range
and individual sports. There is also the of new skills.
opportunity to compete in our annual
Joining a sports team, either as a player
Varsity fixture as well as intramural events.
or a committee member, will present you
Whatever your standard, our squads with great social opportunities within a
will welcome you to come along and couple of weeks of being at university. It
train. With up to 25 different teams in will offer you the chance to play at a level
14 different disciplines, from football to that suits you, and give you life skills that
swimming, there really is something for will be of benefit when you finish your
everyone. If you play a sport that we do studies and start your future career.
not currently provide, and want to know
how you can continue whilst at Bucks, Graduate attributes
please contact our Student Activities
team and we will aim to help you
represent the University.
At Bucks, sport is free to participate
in. Through The Big Deal we have
removed the cost barriers to taking
part, and the Students’ Union pays for
your club affiliation, insurance, travel For more information email:
to away fixtures, match day officials, sport@bucks.ac.uk
essential kit, training equipment and
Vice President Student Involvement
coaching. Apart from the obvious health
tom.featherstone@bucks.ac.uk
benefits, the instant friendship group
you develop and the pride that comes Student Activities Manager
with representing your university, there catherine.lymer@bucks.ac.uk
is also an opportunity to enhance your
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MEMBERS
IN THE
ATHLETIC UNION
Some of our current clubs:
- Athletics - Futsal
- Badminton - Hockey
- Basketball
- Netball
- Cheerleading
- Rugby
- Cricket
- Dance - Swimming
- Football - Volleyball.
Bucks v Roehampton at the annual Varsity fixture.
19Sport for Fun
bucksstudentsunion.org/sportforfun
Sport for Fun provides you with the times so there really is something to suit
opportunity to take part in a variety of everyone. Most of the sessions are free
recreational sport. If you fancy trying out to attend and where activities take place
a different activity, want to meet new off-site, we provide free transport.
people or just improve your fitness, Sport
There is even the opportunity to enhance
for Fun is for you!
your CV through becoming a Sport for
We have a variety of different activities Fun Ambassador. This role enables you
on offer, ranging from traditional sports, to develop a range of skills whilst having
like badminton and football, to more your say in how recreational sport is
adventurous sports such as skiing and delivered at Bucks.
horse riding, there is plenty for you to get
For more information email:
involved in. Sessions take place across
sport@bucks.ac.uk.
different days of the week and at various
Some of the sports on offer:
- Badminton - Snowsports
- Boxing - Table Tennis
- Climbing - Mixed Football
- Cycling - Volleyball
7,101
- Handball - Spin
RECREATIONAL
SPORTING OFFERED
20
OPPORTUNITIES
LAST YEARBucksPrinting
New for 2020
We specialise in:
• Offering student friendly prices
• Providing a fast turnaround
• Printing on site so you can always
speak to our friendly staff
10% • Having an easy ordering process
t
studen • Creating bespoke and custom items
nt
discou On campus and run by your Students’
Union, we’re ready to print your
leaflets, flyers, posters, portfolios,
dissertations and much more.
Visit bucksprinting.com or drop an email to
help@bucksprinting.com for more info.Societies
bucksstudentsunion.org/societies
Societies offer an opportunity to get
together with a group of like-minded Our current societies include:
individuals who share an interest or
hobby. Getting involved in a society, or - ACS - Law
creating a new one, will give you the
opportunity to try something new during - Acapella - LGBTQ+
your time at Bucks or continue doing - Aviation
something you love. - Media Offline
By getting involved in a society you also - Blades HEMA
- Mooting
have an opportunity to help shape and - BNU BLW
develop the society through various - Musical Theatre
committee positions which looks great - Boxing
on your CV! - Pole
- Climbing
If we don’t have a specific society that - Psychology
you are looking to join, then why not - Esports
start your own? We can provide you - Rag Society
with all the help and support you will - First Aid Society
need to get your very own society up - Rustys Radio
- Gaming
and running.
- Green - Sign Language
Vice President Student Involvement
tom.featherstone@bucks.ac.uk - Karate - Snowsoc
Activities Coordinator - Kpop - Yoga
(Recreational Sport and Societies)
daniel.lawrence@bucks.ac.uk
Graduate attributes
22588
STUDENTS
GOT
INVOLVED
32 SOCIETIES
WITH
LAST YEAR
23Recreational activities
bucksstudentsunion.org/recactivities
As part of The Big Deal, we offer a fun You can view all of the activities on offer
and varied range of recreational activities. on our website and to sign-up simply
From one-off classes and taster sessions select the session you want to attend and
to guest speakers and demonstrations claim your free ticket.
which cater for our diverse student
population, at times that suit you - all to If you have an ability or skill you want
support your academic experience. to share with others, or if you would
like us to put on activities you can’t find
With all these activities being free it gives elsewhere, then get in touch and help us
you the opportunity to not only continue offer more.
doing what you enjoyed back home but
to try new and exciting things you may Graduate attributes
have never considered before.
We have had everything from singing
lessons, theatre trips, parent and child
trips (such as Sea Life London and
Hounslow Urban Farm), Rush Trampoline
Park, jewellery making, paintballing, Vice President Student Involvement
plus a whole lot more - there really is tom.featherstone@bucks.ac.uk
something for everyone.
HR & Development Manager
Getting involved in lots of different sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk
activities opens up new experiences and
Training & Development Coordinator
friendship groups that you may not have
emily.west@bucks.ac.uk
found ordinarily. You can even learn
transferable skills that will benefit you in
your future employment, start a hobby
for life, or maybe just help pass the time
and give you a welcome break from
your studies.
24Previous activities have included:
- theatre trips
- exhibition and museum trips
- fitness classes
IN THE LAST - language lessons
5 YEARS -
-
cocktail/mocktail workshops
singing lessons
15,205
- Student Pride
- jewellery making
- stress relief sessions
- life drawing workshops.
DIFFERENT
OPPORTUNITIES
330
WERE CREATED IN OVER
DIFFERENT
ACTIVITIES
25Additional skills training
bucksstudentsunion.org/training
It’s vital that when you graduate you have
more on your CV than just your degree. To Previous sessions have included:
boost the employability of our members,
we offer a range of skills-based workshops - Mental Health Awareness
and sessions that anyone can take part in - Personal Licence Holder
and that will compliment your studies.
- Door Supervisor
Each year, we try to expand our - CV Writing
programme of training sessions to cover - Child Safeguarding
the topics that you have asked for or that
compliment your university studies and - Positive Behaviour Management
help you develop the Bucks graduate In Sport
attributes. In the past we have held - Managing Your Workload
sessions on public speaking, negotiation, - First Aid
chairing meetings, interview skills and
simply how to put your new transferable - Public Speaking Master Class
skills onto your CV. - Effective Chairing Master Class
- Negotiation Skills
We try to make sure there is something
for everyone, with all sessions being - Online Reputation Management
completely free. If you don’t see anything - Stage Combat
useful to you, get in touch and let us - NHS Workshops
know what skills you would like to
develop. To sign-up and claim your free - Journalism
place, visit our website. - Sign Language
Graduate attributes - Understanding Learning Difficulties
- Sports Taping
- So You Want To Run The
Students’ Union.
Vice President Education and Welfare
natasha.neal@bucks.ac.uk
HR & Development Manager Training & Development Coordinator
sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk emily.west@bucks.ac.uk
264,167
HOURS
OF TRAINING
OFFERED
LAST YEAR
27Representation
bucksstudentsunion.org/representation
Student reps are elected by their peers ability to be the voice of the students they
to give student feedback in University represent. You can also read more about
meetings and in more informal settings. the full range of training we offer in the
They represent the views of their peers ‘additional skills’ section on page 26.
and classmates by carrying forward any
concerns they may have surrounding the We are always creating more
education they are receiving whilst also opportunities for our student reps
highlighting good practice that takes to engage with the wider University
place. In order to become a rep you community, and encourage all students to
have to stand in an online election, but take the next steps in democracy, training,
and governance, whether that’s as a rep,
don’t worry - it’s easier than it sounds.
senior rep, school officer, executive officer
It’s a brilliant opportunity to effectively
or sabbatical officer.
represent your academic interests.
Our student reps help to enhance the Graduate attributes
quality of their course; they are involved
in shaping the curriculum and can
help create positive change. Reps are
rewarded up to £100 and will also have
the opportunity to develop and enhance
skills for their CV, learn more about higher Vice President Education and Welfare
education, representing students and natasha.neal@bucks.ac.uk
running campaigns.
Student Experience Manager
The important thing to mention is that mark.sweeney@bucks.ac.uk
you don’t do it alone! We have staff
and officers who will train you, send you Student Engagement Coordinator (UXB)
briefings, meet with you in both groups ellie.freeman@bucks.ac.uk
and one-to-one settings. We also have
online resources available on our website
and Blackboard. This includes newly
developed initiatives that we have made,
just for our reps, in order to enhance their
28WE RECRUIT,
TRAIN
AND SUPPORT
NEARLY
200
STUDENT REPS
29Elections
bucksstudentsunion.org/elections
We pride ourselves on being led by our You will be helping to run a Students’
members. This ensures that all of our Union that employs around 40 full-time
decision-making places student concerns and over 100 part-time staff, and runs
at the core of what we do and that our a range of different services that are
services are run in your best interests. important to our members.
Throughout the year, there are a host
Elections for our various roles usually
of opportunities to stand in elections to
take place in October and March, and
become student leaders.
any student can nominate themselves.
This can be as a full-time, paid, sabbatical A manifesto must be submitted for all
officer (President, Vice President Student elections. If you win an election, you will
Involvement or Vice President Education receive training and ongoing support
and Welfare), or as an executive officer, from the Union staff team.
student trustee, NUS delegate or as one
of nearly 200 student reps helping to Graduate attributes
improve the academic experience for them
and their peers. It can also include getting
involved in the wider work of the Union
as well as with specific departments.
If you become a student leader, you will
improve your CV by picking up public Student Experience Manager
speaking, campaigning and negotiation mark.sweeney@bucks.ac.uk
skills along with core leadership skills.
4,413 VOTES CAST
IN OUR 2019-20
ANNUAL
ELECTIONS
30Union Council
bucksstudentsunion.org/unioncouncil
Union Council, which has an elected Graduate attributes
student chair, is a great way to suggest
ideas or raise issues with any aspect of
your university experience. Topics raised
by students and sabbatical officers can
be discussed with others in the meeting
and may then be taken to a higher level
within the University. It also gives Union President
and University staff the opportunity to run
tamsin.grainger@bucks.ac.uk
any concepts, decisions or ideas past the
members to see whether they believe it
would be beneficial for the student body. Chief Executive Officer
Union Council is also the place where tristan.tipping@bucks.ac.uk
members can hold the sabbatical officers
to account and ask about plans and Admin Support Coordinator
campaigns that the Students’ Union is
running. Union Council meets once a janet.gladstone@bucks.ac.uk
month and all members of the Students’
Union are invited to attend.
REGULARLY
KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH
OUR SABBATICAL
OFFICERS’ WORK AND UNIVERSITY NEWS 31Food and drink
Serving all day breakfasts, classic main Our Uxbridge cafe, Pulse, offers a range
dishes (burgers/lasagne), light snacks of sandwiches, wraps and baguettes
(jacket potatoes/salads) and the infamous alongside tasty jacket potatoes, a full
Rusty’s Tower Burger Challenge. salad bar and other snacks. A selection of
10am-4pm Monday to Thursday hot and cold drinks are also available.
10am-3pm on Fridays 8.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday
(outside of term time: closed) 8.30am-3pm on Fridays
(outside of term time: 8.30am-3pm)
Found on the ground floor of The Gateway,
serving all of your coffee needs - from Located on the first floor of East Wing,
a latte through to a mocha. Or, pick up Beats is the main gathering point for
your favourite sandwich or soft drink too. students in the day. Serving a wide
9am-4pm Monday to Thursday selection of food including made to order
9am-3pm on Fridays baguettes, jacket potatoes and salad bar.
(outside of term time: closed)
8am-5pm Monday to Thursday
(outside of term time: 8am-3.30pm)
8am-3pm on Fridays
(both inside and outside of term time)
All opening times are subject to change.
Since 2009 Bucks New University has been accredited
Fairtrade University Status by the Fairtrade Foundation.
A Fairtrade university is one that has made a commitment
Found beside the canal, serving you with to supporting and using Fairtrade produce.
a view - from a latte through to a mocha. It ensures that Fairtrade products are
Or you can pick up a panini or soft drink too. available in as many places as possible
and raises awareness of Fairtrade and
9am-4pm Monday to Thursday the benefits that it brings to the
9am-3pm on Fridays producers in developing countries.
32BUCKS CAFE CLUB
The Bucks Cafe Club card is available from any
of the cafes or Students’ Union offices, at just
£12 for the year or £7 for six months.
Valid in Pulse, The Lounge, Beats and Rusty’s, this entitles you to a
10% discount on all hot and soft drinks, no additional charges when
paying by card, and exclusive promotions throughout the year.
Some of the monthly offers you can expect to see will include: Free
syrup Fridays, 10% off food in The Lounge, free muffins, 2-for-1
jacket potato fillings, and half-price burger toppings to name a few!
Check Facebook and cafe displays for current deals.
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CARDS AVAILABLE SO SIGN-UP NOW!Volunteering
bucksstudentsunion.org/volunteering
Student volunteering provides of third-party organisations to develop
opportunities for students to gain opportunities most suited to students,
extra skills and develop themselves as giving you the chance to help others
individuals, whilst assisting good causes overseas, develop your skills and experience
in our community. a new culture.
Every year, our members volunteer their On average, you would need to commit
time in both the local community and a few hours per week, with the duration
within the institution itself. Students are varying on each project. Some students run
engaged in a wide variety of projects, their own projects, supported and guided
working with organisations such as the by our team - so if you come up with an
Wycombe Museum, Wycombe Mind, idea to start a project, then we would love
One Can Trust and Wycombe Homeless to hear from you.
Connection. You can also volunteer within
Projects are designed for students who
the Students’ Union, by writing for the
want to make themselves stand out from
student newspaper - The Bucks Student,
their peers. You will be graduating from
working within the Events team or by
a class who will have similar grades and
becoming a committee member for a
experiences, and volunteering can give
sports team or society.
you that extra boost on your CV, and in an
Volunteering is split into three categories: interview it can really make you stand out.
short and long-term projects and
international opportunities. Graduate attributes
Short-term projects can last anywhere
from one hour to one day and involves
students taking part in individual or group
tasks. It’s a one-off commitment and you
can help with as many projects as you like.
Long-term projects vary in length from
two-months up to one-year. They require Vice President Student Involvement
more commitment, but provide greater tom.featherstone@bucks.ac.uk
rewards in terms of self-satisfaction and
employability. Activities Coordinator
International opportunities are available (Volunteering and Charity Fundraising)
each year. We work alongside a number jade.collis@bucks.ac.uk
34OVER
14,301
VOLUNTEERING HOURS
COMPLETED
LAST YEAR
Previous volunteering opportunities
Short-term projects have included:
- conservation projects
- international volunteering in Cambodia
- hosting a lunch for the elderly
- Macmillan coffee mornings
- RAG fundraising
- Student Volunteer Week
- Post Pals
- Smile Campaign
- homeless hampers at Christmas.
Long-term projects have included:
- events volunteering
- committee volunteering
- trustee roles
- project leader opportunities
- international opportunities
- social media and marketing opportunities
- charity fundraising.
35Leadership Academy
bucksstudentsunion.org/leadershipacademy
The Leadership Academy is a bespoke Examples of possible leadership routes are:
development programme for talented Course Rep → School Officer → Executive
students to gain specific skills for routes, Officer → Vice President Education
through the Union, into leadership roles. Welfare
It’s a series of training, courses and
opportunities to enhance employability Sport Ambassador → Senior Committee
and build leadership traits. Member → Athletic Union Chair → Vice
President Student Involvement
There are many routes into leadership
roles within the Union and beyond your Bar staff → Bar Team Leader → Trainee
university life and, depending on your Manager → Duty Manager
interest or ability, your choice of route We will be recruiting a cohort of 25
may be individual to you. Each route will future leaders at the beginning of the
have tailored development sessions to first term to start the programme at the
help you reach your goal. end of October.
A typical programme will include: To find out more, drop an email to
• One-to-one sessions to agree your sutraining@bucks.ac.uk.
leadership development route and
Graduate attributes
monitor progress
• Workshops focusing on leadership
styles and self-awareness
• Accredited training courses specific
to your chosen route
• Employability sessions focussing on
CVs, interviews, applications and
assessment centres President
tamsin.grainger@bucks.ac.uk
• Access to networking opportunities
through conferences, staff days and HR & Development Manager
external events sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk
• Full support of the Students’ Union Training & Development Coordinator
Development team emily.west@bucks.ac.uk
36JobShop
bucksstudentsunion.org/jobshop
Local part-time work
The majority of you will have to work • music
whilst studying at university, whether • care
that’s to earn play money or simply pay
• events
for food and bills so we have created
the JobShop to provide you with links to • hospitality
local part-time employers. • retail
Aside from the earning potential, the • sports
transferable skills you can gain from a • admin
part-time job will be a great start to your
We have many opportunities for you, as
chosen career, whatever that is, and
a member, to get involved and for us to
provide essential detailed experience
support your academic experience. Visit
for your CV.
our website for full information, feel free
Our JobShop is updated regularly with to pop into our offices or contact us at
new opportunities and can be found sujobs@bucks.ac.uk.
on our website or on the board in
the Students’ Union foyer at the High Graduate attributes
Wycombe Campus.
We have many opportunities of paid
work at the Students’ Union directly
throughout the year or, through
our networks, we are sure you can
find something to suit your financial President
requirements and be flexible around tamsin.grainger@bucks.ac.uk
your course commitments. This year HR & Development Manager
we have advertised roles in the sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk
following industries:
Training & Development Coordinator
emily.west@bucks.ac.uk
37Students at Bucks are important to us • access to the Leadership Academy
from the day they apply and remain part modules and support
of our community evermore. When you
• full engagement with the STRIVE
finish your course of study we want to
festival events and activities.
stay in touch and continue to support
you in making the most of your time You will also continue to have free entry
at University. to all events held in The Venue. For more
information, visit bucksstudentsunion.
Bucks Students’ Union has created
org or email union@bucks.ac.uk.
Alumni 2020, a package designed to
support our members after graduation
Graduate attributes
and allow them to continue to benefit
from the free opportunities offered by
the Big Deal. Across the year, Bucks New
University graduates will receive the
following benefits:
President
• a quarterly e-newsletter
tamsin.grainger@bucks.ac.uk
• free access to The Big Deal
Communications team
programme sucommunications@bucks.ac.uk
• networking events held throughout
HR & Development Manager
the year sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk
• full participation in the Bucks
Enterprise scheme
• access to an industry-relevant
mentor scheme
38New for 2020-21, Bucks Enterprise is
a free-to-join society fully supported
by your Student’s Union.
Throughout the year we will help
the society organise activities and Coming back in 2021, a Bucks exclusive
events based around enterprise and employability festival featuring Q and
entrepreneurship that will be open A’s from industry experts, live panels,
to the wider student body. workshops, skills sessions and plenty of
opportunities to network. Keep an eye
These events will include:
on our social media to ensure you keep
• guest speakers up to date with the latest STRIVE news.
• masterclasses
Graduate attributes
• mentorship
• alumni panels
• competitions
• ‘live briefs’.
Plus training and access to a wide range
of personal development opportunities to
help cultivate your inner entrepreneur. Vice President Student Involvement
tom.featherstone@bucks.ac.uk
No matter what you study, the
opportunity to participate in this range HR & Development Manager
sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk
of activities, or perhaps even become
part of the organising team, will enhance Training & Development Coordinator
your chance of future employment and emily.west@bucks.ac.uk
help you grow new sets of invaluable
skills and experiences.
39Bucks Internship Programme
bucksstudentsunion.org/unionjobs
You’ll be joining our bright and Bucks Students’ Union. You will have
hardworking team. We want to make the opportunity to feed into the diverse
the most of your talents and keep offer of the wider Union as part of our
them within our community. In 2020, industry leading team.
we’re launching a series of fully-paid
Our internships are fully paid
internships with great training and
opportunities and also come with the
development opportunities to give select
total benefits package offered to all of
graduates the chance to build experience
our staff.
while contributing to our mission.
All internships will be advertised on our
As part of our dynamic and passionate
Union jobs webpage.
team, you will have the opportunity to
work with people across our diverse
organisation enabling you to gain Graduate attributes
extensive work experience in a
variety of specialisms.
Our Training and Development team will
work with you to agree a personalised
development plan ensuring you have the
right foundation to pursue the career
of your choice. The additional skills and
qualifications you will gain from one President
of our internships will form a solid tamsin.grainger@bucks.ac.uk
start to the work experience you
HR & Development Manager
detail on your CV. sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk
You will use your existing experience Training & Development Coordinator
as a Bucks student to manage your emily.west@bucks.ac.uk
own projects and contribute to positive
change for the current members of
40Raise and give (RAG)
bucksstudentsunion.org/rag
Raise and give (RAG) is the area of the In the past, our members have taken part
Union that raises money for charity. We in a wide variety of activities including
focus on two local charities each year endurance events, sky diving and
and our members pick them, so it’s up to sponsored runs.
you who you fundraise for. RAG cannot
Graduate attributes
succeed without the commitment of
its volunteers and a team of students
is needed every year to manage our
fundraising events. These events allow
students to raise money whilst having fun.
Vice President Student Involvement
Getting involved in RAG will give you a tom.featherstone@bucks.ac.uk
number of benefits. Employers want to
see commitment in graduates and you Activities Coordinator
can demonstrate this by raising money (Volunteering and Charity Fundraising)
for charity, alongside your studies. It also jade.collis@bucks.ac.uk
allows you to get out into the community
and learn about local causes, whilst
gaining valuable skills.
£13,407
WAS RAISED FOR CHARITY
BY OUR MEMBERS
LAST YEAR
41Communications and marketing
bucksstudentsunion.org/communications
We know that communicating with our ways. So whether you fancy writing a few
members and the wider community is articles for the paper, want to get into radio,
one of the most important things we do. or are a budding marketeer who wants to
That’s why our team works with a wide add to their portfolio, getting involved in
range of media to keep you up-to-date media at Bucks can benefit anyone.
with all the valuable information you
need - ensuring you get the most Graduate attributes
out of your time at university.
The Bucks Student is a free publication
that is widely available both around
our campuses and online; maintain our
website bucksstudentsunion.org; run
our digital radio station, Rusty’s Radio; Communications and Marketing Manager
update official social networking pages; simon.mcdowell@bucks.ac.uk
create promotional videos; design poster
campaigns, leaflets, flyers; and just about Graphic Designer
any other medium we can think of to oli.gunson@bucks.ac.uk
ensure we engage with as much of our
increasingly diverse audience as possible. Digital Marketing Coordinator
nellie.hughes@bucks.ac.uk
We’re always looking for journalists,
reviewers, writers, radio and TV presenters, The Bucks Student Editor
graphic designers and editors to help us editor@thebucksstudent.com
deliver our messages in fun and creative
15,000 COPIES OF
THE BUCKS STUDENT
WERE PRINTED
LAST YEAR TIME
OF LISTENER
42EVER DREAMT OF RUNNING
EVER
YOURDREAMT OWN RADIO OF RUNNING SHOW?
YOUR OWN RADIO SHOW?
Bucks Students’ Union is looking for enthusiastic students to help
us run Students’
Bucks and host Rusty’s
Union isRadio. From
looking forpresenters
enthusiastictostudents
station managers,
to help
technicians to marketing
us run and host and sponsorship,
Rusty’s Radio. From presenterswe want you to
to station get
managers,
involved and be a part of the team behind Bucks Students’
technicians to marketing and sponsorship, we want you to get Union’s
very own,and
involved livebe
radio station.
a part of theWe stream
team Rusty’s
behind Radio
Bucks aroundUnion’s
Students’
campus
very own,and
liveonline
radio for everyone
station. to tuneRusty’s
We stream into 24-hours a day.
Radio around
campus and online
From hip-hop for hard
to jazz, everyone
rock to
to tune
disco,into
talk24-hours a day.
radio, sport and
more, student to
From hip-hop radio
jazz,has something
hard for everyone,
rock to disco, so sport
talk radio, get involved!
and
more, student radio has something for everyone, so get involved!
Find Rusty’s Radio on:
Find Rusty’s Radio on:
For more information, email suradio@bucks.ac.uk
or visit
For more bucksstudentsunion.org/radio.
information, email suradio@bucks.ac.uk
or visit bucksstudentsunion.org/radio.Work for us
bucksstudentsunion.org/workforus
Join our team aiming to ‘make life Opportunities are available each year
better for students at Bucks’. in the following areas: catering, bars,
events, DJing, security, admin support,
We are always looking for energetic
representation and freshers’ helpers.
and bright new team members who are
committed to excellent customer service, Benefits include:
and willing to put their efforts towards
• build your CV and become more
helping the team deliver a great student
employable
experience for their peers.
• learn new skills and develop
We have a wide range of paid existing ones
opportunities available within the Union, • earn money to support yourself
and you don’t necessarily need experience, • make new friends.
but a great attitude is essential.
LAST YEAR
STUDENT TEAM MEMBERS
CLOCKED OVER
16,998
HOURS
OF PAID WORK
44HIGH WYCOMBE / UXBRIDGE
INTER-CAMPUS LINK BUS
Service amendment for 2020-21: Please check the website for up to date
service times during vacation periods.
There is a free, door-to-door bus service for students and staff between the High
Wycombe and Uxbridge Campuses (with a valid Bucks New University ID card).
DEPARTURE TIMES
HIGH WYCOMBE UXBRIDGE
(Picking up from Queen Alexandra Road (Picking up on the pavement by
opposite the hospital entrance) the entrance into the carpark)
8am 3.45pm 9.15am 4.15pm
9.45am 4.45pm 10.15am 5.15pm
10.45am 5.45pm 11.15am 6.15pm
11.45am 6.45pm 12.15pm 7.15pm
12.45pm 7.45pm 1.15pm 8.15pm
1.45pm 8.45pm 2.15pm 9.15pm
2.45pm 9.45pm 3.15pm
Approximate journey time is 25 minutes - this is dependent on traffic.
sity
Bucks New University
Delivered by
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO BUS SERVICE Bucks New University
ON WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAYS.
FOR ANY QUERIES OR FOR MORE INFO CALL 01494 601 600 (OFFICE HOURS)
Whilst endeavouring to offer the highest standard of service to students and staff, please note this service is limited by vehicle
capacity. If you organise an event involving large numbers (ten people or more) of students or staff travelling between campuses
on a specific date and time, please inform the Students’ Union by calling 01494 601 600 or emailing union@bucks.ac.uk.
45Advice Centre
bucksstudentsunion.org/advice
Our professional and independent High Wycombe Campus
advice service is fully operational and Room N0.04, ground floor, North Wing
supporting students via phone and 01494 603 016
Skype sessions. From course-related
issues and money worries to personal Uxbridge Campus
problems and general welfare concerns, Room 1.03, first floor
our experienced advisors are set-up 01494 605 180
to provide you with the confidential Please call or email to make an
advice and guidance you need. appointment at either campus for
We have the time to listen, advise and a face-to-face, telephone or Skype
support students, providing a service appointment.
which is accessible and welcoming.
We use our experience and knowledge bucksstudentsunion.org/advice
on student issues to make life better suadvice@bucks.ac.uk
for students at Bucks.
Got a problem or question?
Contact us
With a simple With a complex
question problem
We answer We book you an
straight away in person/telephone
appointment
We give you confidential, information, advice and guidance
and help to solve whatever problem you might have.
46ADVICE
CENTRE
OPENING HOURS:
High Wycombe Uxbridge
Monday to Thursday Monday to Thursday
9am-5pm 9am-5pm
Friday Friday
9am-4.30pm 9am-4.30pm
We’re here to help you with any issues including:
MONEY LEGAL ISSUES COURSE ISSUES
INTERNATIONAL
YOUR PERSONAL LIFE ACCOMMODATION
STUDENT ISSUESBECOME A SABBATICAL OFFICER
Do you want to lead a dynamic registered
charity with thousands of inspiring
members, over 40 tenacious permanent
staff and a turnover of £2 million?
Do you want to earn a competitive
graduate salary, gain valuable experience
PRESIDENT in leadership, decision-making and
campaigning and have access to great
personal development opportunities?
Do you want to lead this organisation as
soon as you graduate, or even earlier?
If your answer is ‘yes’ to any of these
VPEW questions then why not run in the
sabbatical elections for Bucks Students’
Union? Our annual elections are open to
any student currently studying at Bucks
New University.
For more information visit:
bucksstudentsunion.org/elections
VPSI or email: matthew.kitching@bucks.ac.uk
ELECTIONS
48IMPACT AT BUCKS
15,000 RC HARIT
FO Y
ED
14,301
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COPIES OF THE BUCKS STUDENT
AI
££
NEWSPAPER PRINTED
£13,407 R
VOLUNTEERING
HOURS LOGGED
4,413 VOTES WERE CAST IN
OUR ANNUAL ELECTIONS
OVER
3,000
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
435
ATHLETIC
IN OUR ADVICE UNION
CENTRES MEMBERS
WE PROVIDED OVER 7,101 RECREATIONAL
IN
16,998
HOURS OF PAID WORK FOR
THE SPORT OPPORTUNITIES
OFFERED THROUGH
OUR MEMBERS
64,000
OVER
HOT DRINKS
SERVED IN OUR FOUR CAFES
4,167 HOURS 588 MEMBERS INVOLVED IN
OF ADDITIONAL SKILLS
TRAINING OFFERED 32 ACTIVE SOCIETIES
49THE BUCKS JOURNEY
All for
a second
Achieved
time!
‘Excellent’ in all
12 QSU criterion
2019-22
strategic plan Advice
revealed Quality
Standard
Leadership achieved
Academy
launched
Bucks Award
introduced Gold Best
‘Excellent’ Bar None
Green Impact
accreditation
19
NSS
20
ranked
3rd
NSS 40 staff
ranked employed in
6th our team Only Union in
2018
the UK to receive
NSS
100% in mystery Gold Best
20
Performance ranked
shop Bar None
17
management 11th
system
established
86% Union
employee Job Shop NSS New strategic Inter
Advice
engagement created ranked plan and SU campus
Quality
21st rebrand bus service
Standard
launched begins
achieved
6
201
2015
2014
Awarded
NSS best live
ranked music
12th Rusty’s New HR venue
Radio website and
founded function
demographic introduced
reporting Union takes on
capability recreational Established
Money sport or ‘Sport Bucks
Union advice service for Fun’ Trading
Awards joins the Bucks SU
started union becomes a 1st CEO
charity appointed ‘Varsity’ with
2010
2011
Roehampton
introduced
Student
2013
Buddies
2012
20
project 09 born!
l is Investing in
begins
ea Volunteers
Sound impact
D
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accreditation
The B
Trip to USA,
Freshers
where the
Rusty finds Trustee Helpers lent a
Big Deal was
Bucks Board hand for the
dreamt up
created 1st time
2006
Student
1st issue of The volunteering
2008
2007
Bucks Student department
created
Union saves
campus Employed
catering 25 staff
2004
SU advice
Student centre
J. Flaig societies and opened
elected as first representation ‘Building for
Union President introduced our Future’ plan Bucks SU
introduced takes on
University
sport
19
1997
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1977
1989
1994GET THE MOST OUT OF
YOUR TIME AT UNIVERSITY
Stay up-to-date with all
the latest news, events
and offers that we
provide by keeping an
eye on our social media!
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Bucks Students’ Union
@buckssu
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