University of Bedfordshire - The Students' Union

The Students' Union

The University of Bedfordshire Students’ Union newly named the Beds SU, is a place to meet other students and join in a wide range of social activities. In May 2012 the Beds SU Welfare Advice Service was presented with an Advice Quality Mark recognising their contribution to the care of students and local residents. It also represents students in University decision-making and nationally. It provides a wide range of services for students as well as providing social facilities and bars and cafes. It is affiliated to the National Union of Students, which represents students nationwide. Elections are held every year to elect a new executive committee. Beds SU recently underwent a huge strategic review, researching the ideas and opinions of over 2000 students. The consultation also included University Staff, Community stakeholders and Commercial Partners to ensure a comprehensive review of the strategic direction. The market research acquired, directly informed a new strategic plan to ensure relevance to students and make clear the way in which the Union hoped to develop for the benefit of its student members.

There are many different societies and club at Beds SU - both in Luton and Bedford. These are set up and run by students, with full support of Student Activities Co-ordinators, and provide a wide variety of events and activities through the year. At present there are 55 active societies which cover cultural, recreational, sporting, religious and political themes.

Over the academic year the Students Union runs several RAG events to raise money for various causes. Students take part in the fund raising helping out by taking part in events or volunteering on a fund raising stall. There is a regular student union e-zine.