WELCOME GUIDE CONTENTS STUDENT CHARTER WELCOME WHAT’S ON CAMPUS GETTING HERE SETTING UP HOME MONEY MATTERS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS STAYING SAFE YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AUBSU GUIDE TO TERM DATES Postgraduate Trimesters

Prep HE and Postgraduate year starts Undergraduate / M.Arch (International students) Thursday 22nd September 2015 Autumn term PASSIV HAUS Postgraduate year starts PrepHE (Foundation Diploma) year (UK and EU students) starts Monday 5th September 2016 DRAWING Monday 26th September 2016 STUDIO HE undergraduate induction week Christmas closure Monday 19th September 2016 23rd December 2016 STUDENT SERVICES HE undergraduate year starts – 2nd January 2017 incl. Monday 26th September 2016 End of first trimester NORTH BUILDING Term ends Friday 20th January 2017 Friday 16th December 2016 Start of second trimester Monday 30th January 2017 Spring term Term starts Break

WORKSHOP Monday 9th January 2017 10th April – 18th April 2017 incl. Term ends End of second trimester NORTH LIGHT STUDIOS

LIBRARY Friday 31st March 2017 Friday 19th May 2017

WEST BUILDING Summer term Start of third trimester Term starts Tuesday 30th May 2017 UNIVERSITY HOUSE Tuesday 18th April 2017 End of Postgraduate year ENTERPRISE CONFERENCE Term ends Friday 8th September 2017 PAVILION CENTRE Friday 26th May 2017 — have the opportunity to express — comply with University STUDENT CHARTER The Arts University views on quality of teaching, regulations and policies, Bournemouth’s Responsibilities services and facilities including those governing The Arts University Bournemouth Throughout the course you may — receive guidance on careers and attendance and student conduct offers Prep HE, undergraduate and expect to: future progression routes — conduct yourself responsibly and postgraduate awards in the fields of — be treated fairly and with respect show consideration and respect art, design, media and performance. — have access to accurate AUB Students’ Union towards staff, fellow students These awards are characterised by information Responsibilities and members of the local an emphasis on studio practice, about your course and AUB Throughout the course you can community delivered within a community of policies, including complaints expect AUBSU to: — show consideration and care creative professionals. Courses and appeals procedures — represent the interests of for University environment, have a strong focus on developing — receive a high standard of students within AUB, locally and equipment and facilities the technical and professional skills teaching, assessment, advice nationally of students, which leads to highly and guidance from appropriately Students are reminded that their — ensure that students are aware employable graduates both within qualified staff responsibilities relate to all methods of their rights their specialist fields and beyond. — be able to discuss academic of communication, including — support students in participating Collaboration between courses, and progress with the appropriate electronic and social networking. in the opportunities offered by between students, is designed to course staff the University This Student Charter summarises reflect the demands of professional — have access to the learning — provide social events, including the University’s aspirations and practice; the ways in which courses resources you need to support clubs and societies expectations. It is not intended as work together to provide this your studies — ensure that AUBSU officers are a legally binding contract, or to professional environment is a — have access to personal elected fairly and democratically, define or limit the legal rights and key feature of the educational guidance and support from AUB in accordance with the Students’ responsibilities of the University, environment at the institution. services if appropriate Union constitution the AUB Students’ Union and — be given a timescale and This charter sets out the Arts University each student. All students should framework for work set Bournemouth’s commitment to provide ensure that they are aware of all — have clearly defined Student Responsibilities you with a service of the highest quality. Throughout the course you will be policies, procedures, regulations assessments, assignments expected to: and guidelines published by the It is important that you respond in and course work marked fairly — take responsibility for your work University and AUB Students’ Union. a positive way to this partnership and returned with appropriate and actions Copies of all documents are available to take full advantage of the comments within an agreed — attend regularly and punctually on the AUB student portals or from educational opportunities available timescale — commit yourself to work and AUB Students’ Union. to you, and realise your full potential. — receive help and support in developing the skills needed for study outside formal teaching successful study and subsequent time — complete your assignments progression to employment within your chosen profession within the agreed timescale

WELCOME TO AUB – THE BACKDROP FOR YOUR CREATIVITY, YOUR COMMUNITY AND YOUR CAREER.

This Welcome Guide has been designed to tell you everything you need to know about the campus and its facilities, and the ways in which we can offer you the support you might need once you start your studies. The Students’ Union has also included a guide to Bournemouth, which is a handy introduction to your new home.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Arts University Bournemouth. Our professional staff, excellent facilities, industry expertise and a true passion for the creative arts all contributes to our vibrant and stimulating environment.

Bournemouth is an exciting place to live. Other than the seven miles of golden beaches, it’s a buzzing cosmopolitan of theatres, music venues, shops and restaurants. The surrounding area is lush countryside and forests. We value and celebrate the diversity of all our staff and students and what they bring to our community. We pride ourselves on equality of opportunity within a friendly, collaborative and safe environment; we ask that you contribute to this by showing respect and support for your fellow students at all times.

We hope that you’re excited about joining us next term, we’re certainly looking forward to welcoming you. IN OUR 2016 STUDENT PERCEPTION SURVEY, 95% OF STUDENTS SAID THEY WOULD RECOMMEND THE ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH TO OTHERS. Image by Freya Spink Freya Image by WHAT’S ON CAMPUS Opening hours The Service Desk has limited is personalised to the specific user Term time awareness of software applications, logged in; various information The Library Monday – Thursday therefore any request for and details such as timetables and Reflecting the core values of the 8.30am – 9.00pm application support would be course blogs will change depending

University, the Library is dedicated directed to the technicians within on your discipline of study and year Friday to supporting research and your course area. group. MyAUB also give links to 8.30am – 5.30pm creativity in the disciplines of art, free Microsoft Office products and design, media and performance. Saturday Opening hours AutoDesk applications (autodesk.

9.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Thursday com/education/free-software/all) for Our professional staff and 8.30am – 7.00pm enrolled AUB students. excellent range of specialist Sunday learning materials will help you Friday Closed Email Provision realise your full potential at the 8.30am – 4.30pm All students are provided with a University and beyond. Vacation [email protected] Microsoft hosted ‘Office365’ email (opening hours may vary so you are Resources include books, e-books, 01202 363333 account which uses your student advised to check the Library website journals, DVDs, and online reference number as the email for current details) databases, together with viewing User Accounts / Password address with your name as the rooms and a presentation space to Monday – Thursday All users are provided a specific alias, i.e. Sally Smith = 12345678@ provide an environment in which 9.00am – 5.00pm username and password to access my.aub.ac.uk This email address your ideas will flourish. AUBs computers and online is the primary way the University

Friday resources, these account details will keep in touch with you whilst You will have a course specific 9.00am – 4.00pm will be issued to you via your you are studying with us and it is Subject Librarian who will work with course team during your induction. your responsibility to manage your you to develop your research skills Saturday & Sunday You will be asked to change your account appropriately. and your use of Library resources; Closed password the first time you login Subject Librarians can also help aub.ac.uk/library into an AUB computer. If you WiFi Provision with individual research enquiries. [email protected] forget your username or password, The University offers a campus Another member of staff has a role please visit the ServiceDesk with wide wireless network using the to assist you with any additional IT facilities your Student ID card to have your EduRoam service (Education needs you may have. Service Desk account reviewed. Roaming), this enables users to The Library welcomes any ideas, The Digital Campus Services (DCS) access free wifi at many universities suggestions and comments you ServiceDesk is situated on the first MyAUB and colleges who support the may have about the service floor of the North Building above MyAUB is a online portal that gives EduRoam provision. Access to during your studies at Arts the main Gallery. The ServiceDesk student and staff access to email, EduRoam requires the user to University Bournemouth. offers support and guidance to calendar information, learning sign in at first use with their AUB both students and staff with environments, software training username and password to gain AUB resources. and news and information. MyAUB access. For a list of places who support EduRoam wireless access Central Resources from around the world, including Museum of Design in Plastics go to eduroam.org DCS maintains a range of loan collections on loan from major The Museum of Design in Plastics resources such as digital projectors, galleries and museums. It delivers (MoDiP) offers an opportunity Backup / Archive large format TV screens, Mac and an exciting portfolio of events, for object based study, to develop It is your responsibility to backup/ PC laptops and Blu-ray players international exhibitions, pop-up your primary research skills and archive your computer based work which can be used to supplement exhibitions and commissioned to be inspired. Visit us upstairs through personal USB memory your course resources for projects, building upon the creative in the Library. sticks, external hard drives or cloud presentation / exhibition purposes. collaboration and networking storage provision such as OneDrive. These resources can be booked between the Arts University For opening times, appointments DCS are unable to maintain central through your course staff and are Bournemouth and external & further information: backups of student work, therefore issued through the ServiceDesk. venues. TheGallery is a public AUB does not backup or archive any gallery for residents and visitor Email [email protected] student work, either on our local Students’ Personal Computers to Bournemouth. servers or hosted in Office365. If DCS are not responsible for Telephone 01202 363255 text+work is the concept files are accidentally deleted DCS students’ personal computers or which underpins the exhibition will be unable to restore them. mobile devices; we can however Twitter @MoDiPAUB programme and creative events at offer you contact details of trusted suppliers and repairers. the Arts University Bournemouth. It View our blog Printing promotes a forum for challenging The University offers a range of museumofdesigninplastics. For any further information please dialogue between innovative blogspot.co.uk chargeable print facilities across access the DCS section on the contemporary art, design and the campus. Printing is charged at Intranet through the MyAUB portal. media practice and its theoretical Like us on Facebook /AUBMoDiP different rates depending on paper context. text+work furthers the size and mono / colour output. The Gallery scholarship and research agenda of Explore our website modip.ac.uk Credit top-up can be made easily Originally established in 1998, the University and shares research online through PayPal or by using TheGallery at Arts University activity through exhibitions and the coin machine in the Library. Bournemouth offers a unique published texts. It is a valuable Specialist inkjet printing is only space in the South of England for resource for the University and available through your course the Arts including Design, Media is integrated into its teaching, resources; please speak to your and Performance. learning and research. course staff about the print facilities For further information on our available to you. The University TheGallery is a major resource for contemporary visual art at the exhibitions, related events and is committed to environmental opening times please visit sustainability – to minimise your University and has received national and international recognition. aub.ac.uk/gallery own costs and reduce waste please print only what you really need and TheGallery showcases work by print on both sides of the paper contemporary artists and designers (duplex) where possible.

Places to eat Student Ambassadors The Refectory is situated in the If you’re interested in doing some heart of the University campus part time work at the University, and offers hot and cold food and apply to become a Student drinks. There’s a wide range of food Ambassador. Student Ambassadors available, including vegetarian/ work with our Marketing team on vegan options, along with one meal AUB open days, UCAS fairs and always priced at £2.85. recruitment events. The Student Ambassador scheme offers The Arts Bar with its roof terrace is opportunities to work with business situated above the Refectory, and and academic staff, gaining useful offers a range of alcoholic and soft training and work experience that drinks, Costa coffee, and snacks. looks good on your CV, as well as TheGallery Café has inside and providing you with some extra cash. outside seating and is a great place to enjoy drinks and snacks whilst taking in the latest exhibitions.

Job Shop If you’re looking to earn some extra money whilst you study, the AUB Careers and Employability Service runs a job shop, providing details of local part time jobs suitable for students. Work experience and internship opportunities are also advertised, together with graduate vacancies.

To view current vacancies go to the Job Shop pages of the AUB website aub.ac.uk/after-you-graduate/ employability/job-shop/ and check out our Facebook pages at facebook.com/careersAUB

Image by Chloe Parkes Image by SHORT, EVENING AND — Virtual Reality SATURDAY COURSES 2016 – 17 — Film Production — Photography Nothing beats the satisfaction — Acting of mastering a new creative skill, — Design & Print or learning more about a subject — Make-Up & Special Effects you love. Our creative Short Courses — Adobe Create will give you the confidence to — Adobe Post-Production explore your creativity to the full - — Creative Writing with all the facilities and support — Marketing & PR of a leading University. — Web Publishing

— Human Culture From practical skills to life, or career changing possibilities, we have over The Short Course department offers 70 courses in Art, Design, Media and one AUB student a 25% discounted Performance subjects to help you place per course; based on a first achieve your true potential. come, first served basis, so early

booking is highly recommended. The quality of our Creative Short Courses is second to none and we’ve To see our full range of courses drawn on the expertise of over 100 commencing October 2016 and to tutors to create courses that really book online, please visit aub.ac.uk/ bring their subjects to life. courses/short-courses/

So what’s stopping you? The courses Find us on Facebook for all the latest are run in the evenings or Saturdays, course information, special offers, so you can fit them round your events, images and competitions current studies. facebook.com/shortcoursesAUB. If

you prefer to speak with a member Why not consider a course in one of of the Short Course team for more the following 19 subject areas: advice choosing the right course — Life Studies for you, please call or visit the — Visual Studies Short Course office – based in the — Clothes Making Enterprise Pavilion. — Fashion Accessories — 3D Modelling, Design [email protected] & Visualisation 01202 363222 — Interior Design — Jewellery Image by Yasemin Topcam Yasemin Image by GETTING HERE — On site bike pump — A 10% discount at many local Unilink Service bike shops by showing your This subsidised bus service runs Students’ Union card Monday to Friday during term times (with a limited U1 service outside Trains these times), providing services Bournemouth train station is to , Bournemouth and the approximately 2 miles from the surrounding areas University campus, with good links provided by local buses. Annual pass £240 10 trip pass £10 southwesttrains.co.uk Single cash fare £1.30 08457 484950 These prices are subject to change Car Parking Save £60 when buying an annual Parking is not available to students, permit (based on a 30 week with the exception of disabled academic calendar compared with parking badge holders or those who using a 10 trip ticket every day). have a medical condition that can For further information go to be supported with evidence from thebusforbu.co.uk a health or medical practitioner. To discuss your individual needs Local Buses in confidence, please contact the Yellow buses 25, 26 and 36, and Disability Officer in Student Services. Wilts & number 15 and m4 The car park is open access to all (Thurs – Sat nights only) all stop students from 3.30pm every day close to the Arts University. and at weekends. Throughout morebus.co.uk the year students are allowed bybus.co.uk 30 minutes to drop off/pick up equipment that is difficult to Cycling carry on foot. Spaces cannot be The University strongly supports guaranteed during these times. environmentally friendly modes of There is very limited parking in the travel and offers the following local area and no parking available facilities to cyclists: at our halls of residence so we — Over 350 cycle racks recommend that you do not bring

Image by Rosan Magar Image by — Shower facilities a car to University. SETTING UP HOME Council tax exemption can lead to fines of up to £5,000 you, depending on your individual As a full time student you will be and confiscation of all music circumstances. Moving away from home, living exempt from council tax for the and computer equipment. Noise independently and managing duration of your course. If you abatement notices can be served If you need help to manage everyday life are important aspects live in the Bournemouth Borough at any time of the day or night, your money, you can make an of student life. Council or Poole Borough Council whether you are living in halls or in appointment with one of our

areas we will tell the council that private accommodation. Student Advisers, who can help Although you’ll learn through you are an AUB student, so you only you plan your budget or manage experience, you don’t have to deal need to sign and return the form Following these top 5 tips will save any debt. with all eventualities alone. You that the council will send you. If you you a lot of hassle: can contact the Student Advisers [email protected] live elsewhere, you need to collect — Take the time to introduce in the Student Services at any point 01202 363031 an exemption letter from Student yourself to your neighbours – it during the academic year to help Services after enrolment, to send will make your life much easier with any queries you may have. — If you are planning a party, let Arts University additional grant to your council. Your exemption your neighbours know, agree a Full time English HE students in [email protected] starts on the first day of induction time for the party to end, and receipt of the full maintenance 01202 363242 or 363031 week and ends on your graduation loan can apply to the discretionary day – if you live in your student stick to it — If you’re arriving home late at support fund, as long as they have Finding somewhere to live house outside of those dates, you night, don’t stand outside talking consented to share their data If you haven’t yet sorted your will need to pay council tax for when you get out of the taxi through Student Finance England. accommodation, don’t panic. those periods. — Never advertise house parties on The support fund can provide bicycle Our accommodation website has social networking sites, things vouchers, support for educational details of details of accommodation Being a good neighbour can easily get out of hand and visits and hardship payments. registered with the University by House parties are all part of the you’ll be held responsible for any local accredited landlords. It also student experience, but you need If you are under 25 and have damage or disturbance has a popular message board to be a good neighbour too. AUB previously been in local authority — Put your bins out on bin day but facility, which will help you arrange funds and works in partnership care for a minimum of 3 months don’t leave them on the street flat and house shares with other with local police and environmental during GCSE or subsequent study all week AUB students. You can access this health officers to address any you are eligible for a bursary website at any time and contact noise nuisance or anti social of £2,000. MONEY MATTERS the landlords and other students behaviour in the local community. For more information about Access direct for more information. You If you have a noisy party you can We understand that when you bursaries and grants please contact can also come along to our final expect a visit from our Universities’ commit to a course at the Arts Student Services. Accommodation Day on 26th police team; repeat offences will University it’s a major investment. August – check out the AUB lead to disciplinary action via the [email protected] We’ll try and support you by website for more details. AUB Student Disciplinary policy. 01202 363031 helping you access any financial You may also be served with a support that may be available to aubstudentpad.co.uk noise abatement notice, which Hardship Funding over the course of the year, or an Emergencies can happen, and if you additional financial need. find yourself in dire straits, you may be eligible for hardship funding. Emergency short-term loans More information and application If your student loan payments are forms for all hardship funding are delayed, we may be able to lend available from Student Services. you some money in the meantime. If you are in urgent need of PrepHE Funds immediate cash AUB can provide An income-assessed bursary may you with an emergency short-term be available for Prep HE students loan of up to £30. who are living away from home for the duration of their studies. Funding may also available towards travel or childcare costs, for free meals, or to help those in financial difficulty. Funding is limited so apply early.

Overseas Emergency Fund If you are an international student in financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, natural disaster, family illness, change in economic circumstances), the Overseas Emergency Fund may be able to provide a one-off payment to support you.

The fund is available to full-fee paying International students only. You will be asked to provide evidence of your unexpected change of circumstance and must be able to demonstrate a substantial shortfall between your

annual income and expenditure Fran Turner Image by SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS and manage your future career Wellbeing Association of Counselling and successfully. This includes: Coming to university can be a Psychotherapy (BACP) and adheres The Art of Studying very exciting experience, offering to its Ethical Framework for Entering Higher Education or Prep — Individual/group career opportunities for personal Good Practice in Counselling and HE can be rather daunting – not guidance interviews development, artistically, Psychotherapy. We have a team of only is it about studying at a higher — Drop-in sessions academically and socially, but professionally qualified male and level, the way in which you study is — Advice about CVs and job adapting to student life can also female counsellors, and students very different to school or college. seeking strategies be very challenging. AUB has a accessing the service are offered At university your lecturers aren’t — Practice interviews Wellbeing Officer who can offer various levels of support ranging here to give you the answers, — Advice about becoming self practical support and guidance if from regular weekly sessions, they’re here to guide your learning, employed/freelancing you are experiencing difficulties occasional support or just a “one and your studying is much more — Information about further study and are not sure who to turn to, or off” consultation. self-directed. opportunities if you are worried about the welfare of a friend or housemate. The To make an appointment, or to If that sounds scary, don’t Our Careers and Employability Wellbeing Officer is also available learn more about the service, you worry – AUB provides The Art of Service runs a programme of to provide confidential support and can contact the Counselling Studying – dedicated pages on presentations throughout the advice on a range of issues such Service on: the AUB Viewpoint portal and a year as part of The Art of Studying as stress, depression, anxiety, drug series of lunchtime and afternoon programme, covering subjects as [email protected] and alcohol problems, and eating workshops to help you adjust diverse as “teaching for a career” to 01202 363033 disorders. to being at university. AUB’s “starting your own business in the 07894396072 Academic Support service is open creative arts”. [email protected] to all students, and can offer 1-1 or 01202 363106 Chaplaincy The Job Shop provides details of The multi-faith Chaplaincy is group support to help develop your local vacancies, including part-time academic skills. Counselling available to support students of all student jobs and work experience faiths and of none. opportunities, as well as graduate During your time at AUB you may Careers Advice and Guidance positions suitable for those experience personal problems for A Chaplain is someone from a faith It’s not just final year students who starting their careers. Full details which you need help and support perspective who offers hospitality, need to think about careers - planning are available on the Employability beyond that offered by tutors, care, and guidance. ahead and thinking about your future pages of the AUB website and on friends or family. Counselling can prospects should form part of your the AUB Careers facebook page at help if you are experiencing such The Chaplaincy provides a space studies right from the start. facebook.com/careersAUB problems, whether long term or for students and staff to relax and resulting from a temporary crisis, unwind, while exploring the world The AUB Careers and Employability The Careers and Employability Service and is an excellent tool for your own of spirituality – and enjoying some Service offers impartial and is situated within Student Services. personal development. refreshments at the same time. confidential advice, support and guidance to help you explore [email protected] The AUB Counselling Service Whatever your ethnic background, and develop your career ideas 01202 363355 is accredited by the British and whatever faith you do or don’t follow, the Chaplaincy offer Academic support for an open door policy, providing a international students friendly meeting place with pastoral If English is not your first language, care and support. AUB has English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tutors to help you The Chaplaincy is located upstairs develop the language and study in Talbot House, on Bournemouth skills you will need to succeed in University campus, next to the Arts your academic coursework. You University campus. The Chaplaincy’s can attend individual or group opening hours are 8.30am – tutorials, a range of lunchtime 11.00pm daily. There will be a or late afternoon workshops or Chaplain on duty most days from short courses to upgrade essential 9.00am to 5.00pm. There is a room academic skills. set aside for those wishing to reflect and pray, an Islamic Prayer room with For more information or to arrange wash facilities, and a Kosher kitchen. a tutorial please contact a member Students can book a meeting room of the EAP team: within the Chaplaincy. — Andrea Herde [email protected] — David Munn [email protected] If you feel like talking to a Chaplain — Deirdre McKenna of any faith please contact Bill [email protected] Merrington, Senior Chaplain. 01202 965383 or 07894 598915 Support for disabled and dyslexic students Support for International and “Disability” can refer to specific European Students learning difficulties such as dyslexia If you are a European or International and dyspraxia, as well as physical student and would like additional disabilities and unseen conditions support or advice on visas or aspects such as epilepsy and diabetes, or of living in the UK (such as opening mental health difficulties. a bank account) the International Office can offer helpful advice and Support for dyslexic students guidance. The International Office The Academic Support service is open from 8.30am – 5.00pm provides specialist advice for (4.30pm on Fridays). students with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties. As a first [email protected] year student you will be offered 01202 363108 screening to identify any risk of Johnson Marcus Image by dyslexia; if you are studying at your disability will be treated in alerter fire alarm system, which GP to request vaccination against HE level, we may refer you to an confidence and will only be shared provides free of charge vibrating meningitis and mumps if you have educational psychologist for a with appropriate members of pagers to students with hearing not already received these. full diagnosis, if appropriate. All staff with your permission. Only impairments to use on campus. students with a specific learning in exceptional circumstances will AUB’s Student Services work in difficulty such as dyslexia are it not be possible to maintain Disabled Students’ Allowances partnership with the local Surgery offered individual tutorials to confidentiality - when direct action If you are a UK higher education to provide on-campus medical help develop a range of skills for needs to be taken in order to student, Disabled Students’ surgeries each week. Appointments studying within university. We can protect the health and welfare of Allowances can provide funding are available during Tuesday also loan digital voice recorders or you and/or others. However, if any to help cover any extra costs you and Thursday lunchtimes, and IT equipment to help you manage such course of action were deemed may have to pay when studying you can make an appointment the demands of your studies. to be necessary, you would be your course, as a direct result by contacting Student Services. informed of our intentions. of your disability. To access the You will need to register with the Support for disabled students allowances, you will be asked to surgery at least 24 hours before If you have a disability other than Physical Access to the attend an informal assessment with your appointment, and can do this dyslexia, the Disability Officer Arts University a specialist assessor, who will work at Student Services. can provide you with advice and Whilst the campus is wheelchair with you to identify your individual 01202 363703 support. If you have any concerns or accessible, with automatic doors, lifts study requirements. questions about how your disability and toilets all suitable for wheelchair Help with Health Costs may affect your studies, or would users, access to certain studios and The Disability Officer and Academic Support staff can help you with your (Prescription charges, dentistry, like information about benefits and departments may be limited. In glasses etc.) support packages available, the instances where access is limited, we application for the allowances, and can arrange for your assessment to If you are a full-time student up to Disability Officer can help. will endeavour wherever possible to 19 years of age or are in receipt of ensure that classes and tutorials are take place on the AUB campus. And if For confidential advice and you are required to pay £200 towards certain benefits (such as income undertaken within accessible spaces. support) you are entitled to help information, please contact the Free parking is available for students the cost of a computer, the Arts Disability Officer: University will cover the cost for you. with health costs, provided you with mobility difficulties – the have filled out the appropriate 01202 363291 Disability Officer can arrange permits (HC1) form. Refunds for payments for eligible students. Medical care [email protected] It is important that you look after already made can be obtained If you have asthma or breathing your health during your time as a through producing receipts and Disability Disclosure difficulties, the atmosphere student. If you have an ongoing filling in a (HC5) form. We encourage you to tell us within some workshop areas may illness, please contact Student about any disability or specific All forms are available from Student aggravate your condition and you Services so that we can be sure we Services. learning difficulty so that we can should discuss with your doctor any are doing all we can to support you. do everything possible to support health implications prior to your you during your time at AUB. Any being exposed to these hazards. If this is your first year at University, information you tell us about The campus is fitted with a deaf we would advise you to contact your STAYING SAFE health whilst at University, or any medication that may affect your Universities’ police team safety in the workshops. If you are AUB works in partnership with Dorset pregnant please inform us so that we police to fund the Universities’ can ensure that your course poses no Neighbourhood Police Team – risk to you or your unborn child. two police officers dedicated to policing AUB and the neighbouring First Aid Bournemouth University. You will see First aid assistance on campus can the Universities’ police team around be obtained by telephoning 01202 the campus, and you can speak 363728. The University operates a to them confidentially and ask for rota system whereby the qualified advice and guidance. duty First Aider will be ‘paged’ by reception when required. Please You can contact the Universities’ remember that all accidents and Safer Neighbourhood Team on near misses, i.e. slips and trips, must 101 or 07554 439650 be reported to a member of staff, no matter how small or insignificant. In an emergency you should dial 999 Health and Safety University closure During your time at AUB, your If there is a need to advise students course might demand the use of of AUB closure, due for example hazardous substances, i.e. solvents, to severe weather conditions, the paints etc, or the operation and University will communicate any use of metal or woodworking emergency arrangements via the machinery. For your own safety, it AUB website. is vitally important that you comply Fire Evacuation with guidance provided on all safety Fire evacuation procedures are procedures and policies. Please note displayed in all rooms and fire drills that if an operation requires the use are held regularly – you should of protective clothing, you must ensure that you know what to do comply with this requirement. in the event of a fire. Safety Badges Occupational Health Students achieving a level of It is important that you inform competence on machinery and your course tutors of any medical hand tools in the workshops will be condition that may affect your

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Welcome to the Arts University Bournemouth. As Students’ Union President (Lauren Housego) and Vice President (Ismini Black), we are here to represent your voices as students and provide the best possible experience for you, here at AUB. We have so much planned for this year and cannot wait for you to join us on numerous projects and fun activities. Most importantly, we want to hear about any new and exciting ideas you have. Find us in our SU Office all day Monday to Friday, and we will try our very best to help you. If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to come and visit us. Our door is always open! We’ve prepared a 2016 Fresher’s Guide which tells you all you need to know about fresher’s, where to buy your tickets and all of the official events. To make sure that you’re only signing up to official AUBSU events, always follow the links from our website when booking tickets. See you soon! Lauren and Ismini AUBSU President & Vice President 2016/17 Make sure to check out our website and social media aubsu.co.uk facebook.com/aubsu twitter.com/aubsu instagram.com/aubsu If you’re new to Bournemouth, or gives you views of the English even if you’ve lived locally for a Channel and surrounding area while, chances are you could still for up to 35 kilometres do with being reminded of how to — According to student rumour, make the most of the Bournemouth Bournemouth has more clubs area as a student. per square mile than anywhere else in Europe. But don’t worry if Bournemouth has a wealth of clubs aren’t your thing, there are things to offer in addition to the chilled bars with a great relaxed beach, so here are just a few things atmosphere, and many cafes that you may want to know: and restaurants. — It boasts 7 miles of award- winning golden coastline Bournemouth has a variety of — With a population of over different neighbourhoods, so here’s 183,000 it is large enough to a quick guide to some of the most have all the facilities of a big popular: town but small enough that you never feel lost Winton — It is the first town in England The location of our Winton halls to hold three flags – the and the most popular area for international Blue Flag for student housing, close to the its high quality beaches, the University. Plenty of local pubs and Purple Flag for its night-time supermarkets. entertainment and safety, and Charminster the Green Flag for its range of Cosmopolitan area of parks and green spaces Bournemouth, close to Winton, — Bournemouth, Poole and the again popular with student surrounding Dorset area are residents. This area hosts a large great places to experience thrills variety of international restaurants, and spills on the south coast. cafes and bars. With surfing, fishing, cycling, quad-biking, or the more relaxing Oceanarium on offer, Residential area near Winton, home it’s a great place to live of the Arts University Bournemouth. — In the town gardens, you can take a flight on the Bournemouth Eye tethered balloon, which on a clear day Lansdowne Nightlife 60 Million Postcards Chaplin’s Bar Close to our Madeira Road and Bath Situated in the centre of town, This independent bar and music Road halls of residence and the Bournemouth has a lively and “60 Mill” offers a laid back, retro venue has an award winning beer train station, offering a few banks, eclectic nightlife; whatever you’re vibe with plenty going on, from garden, which is perfect for a bars and clubs. into, there’s no doubt you will find a jumble sales to board games and sunny afternoon or a pint after an venue to suit your taste! free live music. exhibition launch in . Kings Park Home of the Cherries (AFC Here are just a few favourite Buffalo Tower Park Bournemouth). student spots in Bournemouth - An exciting bar based in the heart Tower Park is located just 3 miles many offer weekly student nights of Winton, with different themed Boscombe from the centre of Poole and 5 with discounted entry and drinks nights, including open mic nights miles from Bournemouth with Quirky suburb of Bournemouth, promotions. on Tuesdays, pool competitions, good for discount shopping and the free parking for all visitors. The quizzes and films on the big screen. complex includes, Bowlplex 24 O2 Academy. It also has numerous The Winchester Pub If you live in Winton, it will probably independent art and vintage shops Located in the Triangle in lane bowling, 10 screen Empire end up being your local, so it’s Cinemas, Gala Bingo, Pure Gym and as well as highly recommended , the worth getting their ‘rock card’ for small cafes (e.g. Boscanova, or The building used to be an old bank a plaza of restaurants – Pizza Hut, daily deals. If you want to stay out Flame Oriental, Nandos, KFC, TGI Crooked Book). but is now an intimate nightclub. later than closing time you can Nowhere else in the town has such Fridays, Chiquitos and Burger King. Westbourne always head to its sister bar ‘Anvil’ in Splashdown flume park, with a total a diverse range of events. Anything town which is open until 5am. Quaint and quiet up-market area of from live music, to dance music, of 12 fantastic rides and slides, is Bournemouth, offering cafes and poetry nights, film screenings, and The Triangle a great place to have fun – a must boutiques. regular student led nights - this This is where Bournemouth’s gay visit if you have a free afternoon in really is an exciting place to go for scene is based, full of fun bars, the summer months. Area popular with those who love an alternative night out. quirky cafes and glitter. Does Your Mother Know? (DYMK) is just one of charity, second-hand and antique Cameo shops, next to Boscombe. the bars offering regular nights of Cameo is Bourneouth’s largest club cabaret shows and tribute acts. and is great if you fancy a typical student night out. Expect cheese, The Old Fire Station House, Dance, R’n’B and even As well as regular student nights a sax player on the dance floor. The Old Fire Station is the place Wednesday Student nights are the to go for a big night out. We Are most popular, with International Your Friends and The Block Party Student night on a Thursday. see some of the best line ups in Bournemouth. Beaches Sandbanks Situated between Bournemouth The beaches surrounding and Poole, Sandbanks is one of Bournemouth are some of the best the best beaches on the south in the UK, being perfect for surfing, coast of England, with miles of fine swimming, sunbathing and summer golden sand and some of the most evening BBQs. On any sunny day you expensive houses in the country. will find Bournemouth beach packed with other students, locals and Events tourists. If you fancy a bit of peace and quiet you’ll find more secluded Bournemouth has lots of regular stretches of sand just 10 minutes events during the year. Check the down the promenade. Outside the AUB Students’ Union website and main holiday season it is possible to facebook for more information on cycle along the entire promenade. up and coming student-led events.

Bournemouth Beach aubsu.co.uk Bournemouth has consistently facebook.com/aubsu won awards for the quality, safety and cleanliness of its seven golden Some popular local events include: miles of beach. Every section of Arts by The Sea Festival Bournemouth’s beach offers a This multi art form festival different experience, so whether brings some of the most you want to enjoy a range of water contemporary and experimental sports, enjoy plenty of attractions at art to Bournemouth at the end of the pier or simply relax with a good September through to the start book, there’s a spot for you. of October. With nationally and Boscombe Beach internationally renowned artists Boscombe Beach has recently exhibiting in ‘pop up’ locations become an activities beach, with around Bournemouth you do not volleyball pitches, a surf school want to miss this. and even musical instruments to Bournemouth Air Festival play. With its restaurants along the Held in August, the Bournemouth promenade it’s also a great place to Air Festival offers an awesome air enjoy a meal with a sea view. display, attractions and fantastic evening entertainment. The Air Festival is arguably the biggest and best free aviation event in Cinemas Leisure and fitness If you’re a footballer, don’t miss out the UK and attracts spectacular on the 5 a-side Student League at performances from the likes of the If you fancy catching a film, Biking around Bournemouth is a Pelhams Park Leisure Centre - fully Red Arrows. there’s no shortage of cinemas real highlight; there are some great enclosed pitches with rebound in Bournemouth, Poole and the cycle routes as well as a velodrome boards for fast-paced action on a Fireworks and illuminations surrounding areas. Whether you’re just 5 minutes from campus. new-generation playing surface. Each summer there are fantastic raring to check out the latest Leagues to suit all standards so free firework displays every release or looking for something a Pavilion Dance has over 40 dance get a team together and enjoy a Friday night at Bournemouth little less mainstream, there’s sure classes each week, day and evening, kick-around. Alternatively join the pier. Bournemouth gardens hold to be a nearby venue showing the for all ages and abilities, offering AUBSU football team for a more the 100-year old tradition of the very thing you’re after. styles ranging from 1940s Social competitive team experience. illuminations, where you can join in Dance to Salsafit, and from Irish lighting the thousands of candles Odeon Cinema Dance to Ballet and everything Art Galleries that decorate the lower gardens. Westover Road, Bournemouth in between. Located in central odeon.co.uk Bournemouth. Whether you’re on an art, design, Summer Ball/Somerley Tea Party paviliondance.org.uk ABC Cinema media or performance course, it’s These day festivals are the perfect always useful to keep up to speed way to celebrate the end of the Westover Road, Bournemouth AUB students can make use of the sports and leisure facilities on on the local art scene, as well as year and the start of summer. With Lighthouse Arts Centre what’s happening nationally. Right a range of line ups and fancy dress the neighbouring Bournemouth 21 Kingland Road, Poole University campus. Facilities include on campus we have ‘The Gallery’ themes you can guarantee a great lighthousepoole.co.uk which exhibits established artists send off. a fitness suite, four-court sports hall, If you’re into Arts House cinema, dance studio, and climbing wall. work with regular artist and curator Bournemouth International the Lighthouse in Poole is the place microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/sportbu talks you can go along to. The Centre (BIC) and O2 Academy for you. At the Lighthouse you will most recent development in the (Boscombe) find an overwhelming amount of Bournemouth and Poole Borough local art scene is the opening of To see the best in live music, national and regional activity - in Councils offer a range of discounts ‘Factory Studios’ where you can concerts, stand up comics, shows cinema, theatre, dance, music, film for full-time FE & HE students. find a community of local artists, or exhibitions stay up to date with and exhibitions. It is the largest Students will need an NUS card as with studio spaces available to the acts performing at The BIC and regional arts centre outside London. proof of student status. rent. There are always interesting O2 Academy. bournemouth.gov.uk or exhibition launches and events Bournemouth Colosseum boroughofpoole.com at Lavish Life here, even the arrival of some new 14 Westbourne Arcade, Bournemouth There are also plenty of other gyms chickens in the courtyard! There 01202 769092 around the Bournemouth area, so has also been a recent surge in ‘pop Hidden underneath this café in if you’re further out from town or up’ galleries in the area so keep an Westbourne Arcade is the smallest fancy a swim, check out places like eye out. cinema in the UK, where you can the Stokewood Leisure Centre (in catch old classics and re-runs. Winton) with its great pool. One of the main things we are Supermarkets and Launderettes trying to do at AUBSU is sustain a permanent gallery space to be able Unfortunately, the chores won’t to offer that space to all students to take care of themselves, and the exhibit work on a regular basis. corner shop may be convenient, but it’s an expensive way to Here are a few galleries you should shop. Head to Wimborne Road definitely make sure you get down to: (Winton) and Charminster Road Factory Studios Boscombe (Charminster) for the nearest 01202 309537 supermarkets and specialist Asian factorystudiosbournemouth.com and oriental food stores. The Old School House Boscombe You can also order your shopping 01202 302659 on-line for delivery direct to your by-the-sea.co door – shop around to see which is the cheapest, it can vary a lot Russell-Cotes Art Gallery/ depending on what you’re buying. Museum Bournemouth 01202 451800 There are launderettes located russellcotes.com in Wimborne Road, Winton, Charminster Road, Charminster, Eating Out and on Wallisdown Road. Going with a couple of friends will make Bournemouth and the it seem less of a chore, or (if you’re surrounding areas have a vast feeling flash) you can ask for a array of restaurants and eateries - service wash (someone else does it Bournemouth’s Old Christchurch for you for a charge). Road is the main road full of cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes and Art Supplies and Art Shops budgets, from pizza to Thai food. Art, design, media and performance There are also a huge number of courses can be expensive in terms takeaway and delivery outlets, and of equipment. no doubt takeaway menus will be flooding through your door before Depending on the type of course too long. Charminster is brilliant for you’re on, you could require quite worldly eateries such as Moroccan a bit of photographic film, card, and Lebanese, and also has a new paper and material over the course vegan café (Sweet Greens). of a full year, especially in the run up to Summer Show time. The AUB Hobbycraft Ferndown grab your bag, don’t struggle, Useful contacts Students’ Union holds specialist 01202 582444 let it go – your safety is more art sales every week with great hobbycraft.co.uk/bournemouth important than your possessions. Police / ambulance / fire brigade cheap prices and a wide supply of — Don’t forget to lock doors and Emergency ONLY 999 materials. Check our facebook and Studio Art Shop Poole windows at home, and put your website pages for a full list of dates. 01202 686662 laptop and any valuables out of Police Universities Whether you’re looking for materials sight to deter thieves. Neighbourhood Police Team 101 Being streetwise or for inspiration, the local art shops NHS Advice 111 in Bournemouth, Poole and the Drink Spiking surrounding area can also provide Your learning curve as a student is Dorset Rape Crisis Helpline whatever you’re after. In addition to about your personal progress, as These incidents do happen and 01202 308855 a range of supplies, many of these well as your creative development. involve the adding of harmful In other words, your student Frank (free 24 hour confidential shops and centres also offer you substances to your drink drugs helpline) 0300 1236600 valuable advice from experienced experience won’t and shouldn’t without you realising. Because professionals. Many are fonts of just teach you about your subject; it the substances used are often Shelter (housing advice helpline) knowledge when it comes to arts, should educate you in other areas colourless and odourless, they are 0344 515 1400 design and media and they’ll be able such as fending for yourself. difficult to detect and therefore it’s Citizens Advice Bureau (24 hour) to point you in the right direction if best to be on your guard. Common The most effective way of staying 03444 111444 you’re after particular books, tools safe as a student is to be aware sense measures include: or information. — Hold your drink in your hand. If and alert to the possible risks. See you soon Bournemouth is a safe town but you need to put it on a table, get Artcetera Boscombe your friends to keep an eye on it. you still need to look after yourself, We from AUBSU hope this guide 01202 423408 — Don’t accept drinks from strangers. and your friends. The following helps you settle in at AUB. Again, artceterabournemouth.co.uk — If you can, choose to drink out hints can help: if you need any advice or if you of a bottle as opposed to a pint The Artists’ Centre New Milton run into any trouble, our door is — When going out at night, stay glass. Make sure that you or a 01425 611106 always open. 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