BU Freshers

BU Freshers Welcome to Bournemouth University's 24/25 Freshers! Your only official Freshers affiliated with BU. Always look for your BU/SUBU and The Old Fire Station logos.

What is SUBU? - Your Students' Union is a student-led organisation dedicated to making sure you have the very best experience at BU! Join the ONLY official freshers group, ran by SUBU, for you to find course mates, flatmates and stay up to date with the latest BU freshers news: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1137345263770288/

🔥We will announce the legendary official freshers events on this page

held at probably the best student union nightclub in the world- The Old Fire Station! 🔥

https://www.instagram.com/theoldfirestation/

🚩LOOK FOR THE RED FLAGS 🚩

We are not a fan of look a likes! Steer clear of dodgy freshers promoters trying to sell you tickets and wristbands. Never feel pressured into buying a wristband or ticket to an event.

Coming to Week 2 of Freshers Fortnight we have P-Rallel , Charlie Boon & more heading to The Old Fire Station 🕺Freshers ...
05/09/2026

Coming to Week 2 of Freshers Fortnight we have P-Rallel , Charlie Boon & more heading to The Old Fire Station 🕺

Freshers Fortnight has a variety of genres to explore and enjoy and we will be finishing week 2 off with some house , UK Garage and 140 🎧

We are just 2 weeks away from move in weekend and the start of Freshers Fortnight so make sure to lock in your tickets before they sell out 🎟️ 🔥

Looking for a part-time job that you can do alongside your degree? Swipe through to see are all the job opportunities we...
04/09/2026

Looking for a part-time job that you can do alongside your degree?
 
Swipe through to see are all the job opportunities we’re offering at SUBU Bournemouth University and The Old Fire Station - there’s something for everyone⭐️
 
Job descriptions and applications can be found over on the SUBU website, under ‘Work For Us’ so make sure to get yours in before the deadlines close (these dates can also be found, attached to each job description).

The Old Fire Station is your student nightclub- but club nights aren’t the only thing they offer... Swipe through to see...
03/09/2026

The Old Fire Station is your student nightclub- but club nights aren’t the only thing they offer...
 
Swipe through to see what kind of events we’ve had on before, so you know what kind of thing to expect when you arrive in September.
 
If these are the kind of events that interest you, make sure you’ve activated your Freshers wristband to access discounted tickets to The Old Fire Station this freshers fortnight⭐️
 
Tickets are available to both new and returning students👀

Here is your reminder of your weekly split for Freshers Fortnight 🎉 Make sure to have activated your wristband for exclu...
02/09/2026

Here is your reminder of your weekly split for Freshers Fortnight 🎉

Make sure to have activated your wristband for exclusive freshers discounts on tickets for the unmissable events of the year 🕺

What events will you be going to?

A little bit of what to expect when you arrive in Bournemouth👀 From beaches to local food spots to nights out- there are...
01/09/2026

A little bit of what to expect when you arrive in Bournemouth👀
 
From beaches to local food spots to nights out- there are endless opportunities, things to do and places to see when you arrive.

Swipe along to see some of our favourite local spots so you can visit yourself when you get here🫶

In the meantime, make sure you’ve activated your Freshers wristband so you can start buying your DISCOUNTED tickets over on the BU Freshers website📢

📍Hengistbury Head

📍Bournemouth Gardens

📍Lollipop at The Old Fire Station

📍Flamingo Café Bar, Boscombe

📍Christchurch

📍Swanage

📍Bournemouth Lower Gardens (at Christmas)

📍Regular gigs The Old Fire Station

📍Old Harry Rocks

📍Our very own Dylan’s Kitchen & Bar🍻

📍Summer fireworks on Bournemouth Beach

📍One of many food vendors on campus

📍Our annual SUBU Summer Ball

📍The arcade on Bournemouth Pier

📍Noodlebar

📍Always an activity on in the Student Centre

📍Picnics in Christchurch

📍Boscombe Pier

📍Lower Bournemouth Gardens

Your OFFICIAL BU Freshers wristbands are on their way to you👀 These will get you discounted access across events happeni...
14/08/2026

Your OFFICIAL BU Freshers wristbands are on their way to you👀
 
These will get you discounted access across events happening over Freshers, saving up to £40 on tickets🕺
 
From club nights and live music to pub quizzes and events on during the day, your wristband is the only essential you need this Freshers.
 
Once your wristband arrives don’t forget to activate your wristband over on the BU Freshers website, linked in our linktree📲
 
*International students will be able to collect their wristbands on campus following the start of September*

13/08/2026

It’s Results Day!⭐️
 
Congratulations on getting into Bournemouth Uni- we’re so excited to see you all in September.
 
Your Freshers wristband and welcome pack is on its way to you in the post- this will get you discounted access to all our Freshers events, which you can find listed over on the BU Freshers website.
 
All you have to do is activate your wristband over on the BU Freshers website OR just scan the QR code in your welcome pack.
 
In the meantime, check out what events we’ve had in the past, what we have coming up, our clubs and societies and just the general feel of what it’s like to be a BU student over on our page and website👀

05/08/2026

At we have live music and gigs dotted across the whole year !

Head over the oldfirestation.co.uk to check out what events we have coming up after Freshers Fortnight!

You never know, you might just stumble across your next favourite band! 🎸

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Students' Union At Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow
Bournemouth
BH125BB

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