ABOUT BUCKS STUDENTS’ UNION
Bucks Students’ Union was ranked in the Top 5 out of over 150 institutions for satisfaction of taught students in the 2024-25 National Student Survey. Our existing Strategic Plan for 2023-26 has the following priorities: • Inclusivity and belonging • Community and sustainability • Employability and life after university • People and development • Student success and wellbeing • Resources and responsible governance To see the plan in full, visit bucksstudentsunion.org/strategicplan or pick up a copy from our offices.
Our mission
Nottingham
Making life better for students at Bucks
Nottingham hosts around 300 of our business students and is open six days per week. Our small, but very supportive Students’ Union team based here offer exceptional service across our representation, activities, training and development functions, again all free thanks to The Big Deal. They can be contacted on sunottingham@bnu.ac.uk.
We truly believe the plan is leading us to become a more dynamic organisation that is able to inspire our members whilst tenaciously representing students at Bucks. Throughout each academic year, we carry out extensive research amongst our stakeholder groups to ensure that we are on track with the plan and delivering on all aspects. For full information on our services, you can read our Membership Guide at bucksstudentsunion.org/ membershipguide
The Big Deal Once a student enrols Bucks, they 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 the university experience. The Big Deal is designed to encourage our members to try different activities, make new friends and to join in with the Bucks community, all completely free. For further information, please visit bucksstudentsunion.org/bigdeal.
Elected officers Each year, elections are held for our four elected (or sabbatical) officer positions. The roles are full-time and are part of our Executive team helping to deliver the student experience we are so passionate about. These officers can hold the role for two years and their aim is to make life better for students at Bucks.
Uxbridge With approximately 2,000 undergraduate and postgraduate nursing and healthcare students studying at our satellite campus in Uxbridge, its important to ensure they have access to all of the Union’s services. We have a team of five people which is made up of full-time, part-time and term-time staff who help to deliver all of our services, as well as providing essential, on campus support, most notably our independent and confidential advice centre. For more information about Uxbridge and the role the Students’ Union plays at this campus, please visit bucksstudentsunion.org/ uxbridge or email our Student Experience and Advocacy Manager lucy.ryan@bnu.ac.uk.
Campus link bus There is a free, door-to-door bus service for students and staff between the High Wycombe and Uxbridge Campuses (with a valid BNU ID card). You will also be required to scan your ID card on entering the bus. You can see the time table at bucksstudentsunion.org/campuslink. Alternatively, please call 01494 601 600, during office hours, for any queries or more information or email union@bnu.ac.uk.