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We hope you enjoyed the Spring break and welcome back to a new term! The weather’s getting warmer, the days are getting lighter, and we have plenty for you to get involved with during those all-important study breaks. 

Check out our picks of some of the highlights coming up over the next few months:   

Climate Emergency Day of Action (29 April) 

Bristol SU’s Climate Emergency Day of Action is returning on Friday 29 April!  

The Climate Emergency is the single biggest issue which our generation is facing. The day will be focused on understanding the climate emergency and what we can do to help as individuals, as a university and as a society.   

Featuring ‘39 ways to save the planet’ with BBC journalist Tom Heap, a marketplace, panel discussions, plogging (litter picking and jogging) and much more!  

You can find out more here. 

 

All About Drugs (25- 29 April) 

Join Bristol SU, The Drop (Part of Bristol Drugs Project) and others for our All About Drugs campaign week, Monday 25- Friday 29 April 2022. 

Get your questions about drugs including alcohol answered, learn more about staying safe around drugs and getting support for you or your friends if you need it. 

Find out more about our Harm Reduction work and all the events happening throughout the week here. 

 

Network Committee Elections (25 April- 28 April) 

Voting is open for Bristol SU's Network Committee Elections from 25 April- 28 April!  

Bristol SU has 18 networks which promote communities, hold forums, social events, listen and work with students to champion change, making networks a vital part of the student democratic structure.  

There are five core committee roles, up for election, for each network.  

To find out more and cast your vote visit bristolsu.org.uk/elections 

 

Dare to Care: Week Two (9- 15 May 2022) 

Following on from the success of the original 'Dare to Care' campaign, which we launched last term, we’re bringing it back this term to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week (9- 15 May 2022). 

The Dare to Care campaign aims to break down the stigma and difficulties surrounding conversations on suicide in the University community.  
 
There will be a series of events running throughout the campaign week, including wellbeing stalls, outreach. 

More information about the campaign will be released in the coming weeks. 

 

SU Awards 2022  

Nominations are open for the for the Sports Awards, Society Awards and Student Voice Awards!  

You can make a nomination in all three categories - just use the links above to put forward students (groups or individuals) who deserve to have their efforts recognised. Nominations will close on Friday 29 April. 

The shortlist will be announced Monday 9 May, when tickets will be made available for all three awards ceremonies which will take place in June. 

Join us for a night of celebration(s) and festivities. 

 

Committee Fest 

Committee Fest is Bristol SU's annual training event for incoming committee members. Our sessions will help you develop as a leader and provide excellent experiences to your members throughout the year.  

This year’s Committee Fest will be taking place in June. 

Stay tuned for more information closer to the time! 

 

Summer in Bristol 

Don’t say it too loudly, but Bristol is a super fun place to be in the summer!  

With life returning to the ‘new normal’, after the restrictions of the past two years, we thought we’d give you a rundown of some of the fun things to get involved in this summer in Bristol: 

Love Saves The Day (2-3 June): Bristol’s biggest music festival will return this year at the Ashton Court Estate and is celebrating its 10th edition with a line-up including Bicep, Chase& Status, Caroline Polachek and Arlo Parks. 

Bristol Harbour Festival (15-17 July): The festival returns for its 50th anniversary this summer, to celebrate Bristol and the communities that live here. There will be live music, performances and local traders. 

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (11- 14 August): Europe’s largest hot air balloon event will feature hundreds of balloons taking off on a daily basis. The Fiesta also includes live entertainment, activities, local traders and a firework finale.