Students' Union

Independent from AUB itself, the Students’ Union exists to make sure that you have the best possible experience whilst studying at AUB. AUBSU is made up of:

• The President and Vice President – two Officers elected by you, the students, to listen and lead the Union.
• A team of Executive Officers – students elected in the same way as the President and Vice President, to represent students and help guide the Union.
• Course Reps – on average, two Course Reps per year, per course (depending on cohort size).
• A team of staff – indispensable staff members support the Officers and the Union, making sure it keeps running smoothly each year.
• All AUB students! Yes, even you.

While AUBSU works closely with the University, it's an entirely separate organisation, with Course Reps serving as the link between you (the students), the Union, and AUB.

Course Reps collect feedback from their peers and champion the student voice in regular termly meetings with their academic staff and AUBSU. They're only asked to attend six meetings in the academic year, three CPG (Course Partnership Group) meetings, and three AUBSU Town Hall meetings. In between, they do their usual work and have access to incredible training opportunities such as Mental Health First Aid, Physical First Aid and the general Course Rep training. They also have access to weekly drop-in sessions with the AUBSU Democracy and Representation Co-ordinator, where they can discuss any feedback they've received and work through where and how to pursue it.

University is the perfect time to meet likeminded people, start a new hobby or retry something old.

AUBSU clubs and societies are groups run by students for students and there are plenty to choose from to get involved with. Whether you’re a cinephile, cheese lover, or want to try taekwondo, you're sure to find something you’ll enjoy. And if you can’t find a pre-made group that you love, you can always start your own.

Networks are led by AUBSU Executive Officers who represent each group on the Executive Committee and are supported by Union staff.

University Music offers a wide range of musical opportunities to students, staff and members of the local community and we cater to all levels of ability and musical interests. AUB students have the same access as BU students.

You can also use the sports facilities at Bournemouth University, just across the road. AUB students pay the same rates as BU students. There’s a gym, and plenty of classes to join – see it at SportBU. Please note that you can't join BU sports teams who compete in BUCS.