The Project

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THE UNIQUE OFFER FROM YOUR UNIVERSITY
A Presentation by the Students Union
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The New Offer

• Our Story So Far

The Students Union at BCUC has always believed
that University should be a life changing
experience and the best fun youve ever had. We
believe that students should, without question
come first at this University and have campaigned
on your behalf for many years to make this
happen. After being inspired by a visit to
American Universities in November 2006, the Union
started work on The New Offer a project we
believe will transform the student experience
here at BCUC. We know that we cant change
tuition fees, the location of the University or
the building works... but we can make a
difference. We are currently in negotiations
with the University Management to make this
happen.
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We want to...
Make your experience here fantastic Make you
proud of being at Bucks Make you not want to
leave before you have to Make our University
unique Build a great community
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The Offer

• A student experience like no other

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Competitive SportFree to participate in

• Currently the average cost of playing sport at
  BCUC is 65. We want to make it free to play.
• What does this mean for me?
• You can play in more than one sport
• Therell be more choice of sports available,
  including team and individual ones too
• There will be a higher focus on minority sports
• More people will be playing, representing our Uni
  and feeling proud
• of belonging to Bucks
• You wont have to commit to playing each week
• There will be a wider range of play to suit
  different abilities
• There will be more support so you can concentrate
  on playing
• If youre good well help you excel.
• If you want to support our teams well get you to
  the matches

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Recreational ActivitiesFree to participate in

• We want to be able to offer a wide range of
  recreational activities to all students, from
  cookery to poker, from horseriding to salsa
  dancing and from singing lessons to pottery.
• We want to make ALL this free to take part in.
• What does this mean for me?
• You can try without any commitment
• You can sign up to as much as you want to do
• There will be loads going on, at all campuses
  throughout the
• day, evening and weekends
• You can find something youre interested in or
  continue doing
• something you did before you came here
• You can discover new talents, make new friends
  and have fun!

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Trips There will be three free trips a week -
shows, shopping, walks, museums, heritage sites,
cities, outward bound activity centres, course
related, fun days and theme parks

• Currently the average cost of going on a Union
  trip is 8. We want to make this free.
• What does this mean for me?
• There will be lots happening and always something
  to interest everyone
• You can meet others interested in the same things
  as you
• You can tick all the boxes of places you want to
  see and sights youve never seen
• before and never pay for entry
• Do the things you never thought youd do!
• You can take the kids along as well be doing
  lots for families
• You can get off campus at weekends!

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TFL Travel CardFree to our commuting students
NUS Extra CardFree for every student
We normally sell the NUS Extra card for 10 but
want to be able to give it to you for free. What
does this mean for me Discounts on major
retailers and online stores A free ISIC card,
giving discounts abroad and on flights

• This London Transport card is currently 5 and we
  want to be able to give it to all the students
  that commute for free.
• What does this mean for me
• Youll get 30 of weekly or monthly travel to Uni

Branded HoodieFree for all students
A decent quality, University branded Hoodie for
free What does this mean for me We want you to
be proud of your University, feel a sense of
belonging and part of the community here at Bucks
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Support 24 / 7We will open the ARC for longer,
There will be a 24 help line provided by the
Samaritans and well campaign and help you on
issues such as mental health, giving up smoking
and student safety

• What does this mean for me?
• You will be able to find help out of hours,
  seeing our advisors at your placement and at the
  partner colleges.
• You be able to speak to someone whenever you need
  it on the phone, day or night there is always
  someone there
• You can find help to stop smoking, improving your
  sexual health and being safe.

Assessment Support Free relaxation programmes,
free pre exam breakfasts, free dissertation
binding
What does this mean for me? You can relax and
help feel the pressure of exams, dissertations,
deadlines or degree shows ease. If youve missed
breakfast on an exam morning, its ok as well
provide it for you and well also bind your
dissertation too.
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Support for Student Reps We want all student
reps to be paid for their time, give them
training and reward them for the work they do on
behalf of all the students at Uni

• What does this mean for me?
• Reps will be well trained and you will be fully
  able to speak up for students
• Youll be paid so dont have to make the choice
  between working and attending meetings
• Youll have access to information and support and
  be well informed about the issues going on around
  you
• Reps will be well recognised on campus, There
  will be an awards dinner so we can recognise the
  work you do for others and training to hep you
  recognise the skills youve learnt

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Events ProgrammeFree all Students and Staff

• What does this mean for me?
• Free entertainments and events all year
• Free to get into the bars all the time
• Always something going on, across the week and
  weekends, during the days as well as the evenings
• There will be events held at all the campuses and
  external locations too
• Really good quality acts and performers
• A wide range of entertainments for everyone
  ranging from comedy, bands, gigs, music, DJs,
  choirs, orchestras, theatre, poetry, films,
  dance... In fact anything and everything you can
  think of, well be putting it on.

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Events to rememberA subsidised Summer Ball and
Free Freshers Ball for all first years

• What does this mean for me?
• The chance to get dressed up, create memories and
  have a traditional University experience.
• The summer ball will be bigger and better than
  anything weve held in recent years and will be a
  special occasion for you to attend.

The Boat Race no, not that one!
What does this mean for me? In this traditional
event for both staff and students, youll be able
to have the chance to get one over on your
lecturers and friends from the other
faculties! Imagine coaches to Marlow, a picnic on
the river and the chance to make history in this
years dragon boat race!
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Student Development Free leadership residentials
and a year long programme of workshops,
experiences, ice breaker and team sessions.
What does this mean for me? You can put yourself
forward for one of our outward bound residentials
or test yourself on our leadership
activities. Pitch up for a workshop or make it
more of a challenge and come along with a group
of friends or course mates to take part in a team
building event. Youll see that learning isnt
just about what happens in the classroom and
there is more to Uni than the lecture hall.
Great Ideas Fund
A special fund that helps students with great
ideas make them happen
What does this mean for me? Got an idea to make
student life better? Were looking for students
who want to make things happen on campus. Whether
its a drama production, a five a side
tournament, an event, a conference or one big
party we can help you do it.
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The Redgrave LecturesFive lectures from high
profile speakers a year
What does this mean for me? There will be
inspirational people coming to Bucks to speak to
us with fresh and new perspectives. Listen to the
people you admire from the areas youre
passionate about, talk about their experiences..
and youll hear it for free.
Student Awards The BCUC Baftas A free ceremony
What does this mean for me? We know that hundreds
of students all across the University make a real
difference to life at Bucks and the local
community. We want to recognise you with a
prestigious awards evening that will be the
highlight of your academic year.
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The Offer Again
Competitive Sport Free to take part in
Recreational Activities Free to take part in
University Branded Hoodie Free for all students
Support for Student Reps getting students involved
NUS Extra Card Free to all students
Three Trips a week Free to go on
London Transport Card Free for our commuters
The Boat Race Free for all students and staff
University Lecture Series Free for all students
and staff
Entertainment and Events Free for all Students
and Staff
Events to remember Free and subsidised Summer and
Freshers Balls
Student Development Free to take part in
Events and Activities Bursary for students with
ideas
Support 24 / 7 for all students
Assessment support Free for all students
Student Awards recognising our students
A New Offer for our New University