UBU Weekly
Your Guide to What's Happening at UBU This Week!
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Happy Monday {firstname}.
Our Edinburgh trip has SOLD OUT. Unlucky if you missed out, if you want to be added to the waiting list email ubu@bradford.ac.uk.
Where shall we go for a trip at the end of Semester 2?
There's snow on the way this week folks so wrap up warm and get ready for snowball fights.
Loads going on in and around campus again this week with the start of Disability History Month, an Art Exhibition and so so so so so much moooooooooooooore.
Read on 👇👇👇👇👇
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Welcome Andy Morwood, UBU's New Interim CEO
UBU has a new interim CEO, Andy Morwood, with us for the next six months and we'd like to wish him a warm welcome into Team Bradford.
Andy joins UBU as Interim CEO with nearly two decades of experience in Students' Union leadership.
He has held permanent roles including CEO at London Metropolitan University Students' Union and Head of Student Voice and Engagement at University of Westminster Students' Union, as well as recent interim leadership positions at Oxford University Students' Union, LSE Students' Union and UCA Students' Union.
Andy is passionate about empowering student leaders and ensuring all students can access the opportunities that will shape their futures.
Welcome to Bradford Andy.
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Limitless Layers Art Exhibition and Disability History Month Launch - Wednesday - Richmond 1 pm
Join Sufiyan, your disabled students officer on **Wednesday** as he launches the Limitless Layers Art Exhibition.
For the exhibition, disabled young people and students have been creating art works that will be sold to raise money for the Take a Hike project, a disability walking group that is part of UBU.
You can join us on Wednesday in Richmond Atrium and see the artworks that have been created.
Sufiyan will also be launching Disability History Month and letting people know of his plans and activities for the month.
To learn more about the project, read about it in the T&A HERE!
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Volunteering Opportunity of the Week - Practical Conservation Volunteer
This week's Vol Op of the Week is to volunteer with the Aire Rivers Trust who run practical conservation session on Thursdays or Fridays all year round.
Practical Conservation Volunteers will be involved with activities along the River Aire, the smaller rivers that run into the Aire, and the sites surrounding them. The work varies throughout the year and is a great chance to get outdoors and meet new people. Learn traditional countryside management skills; improve footpaths; free our waterways from litter; or create new spaces for wildlife.
They offer weekly practical volunteering opportunities every Thursday and Friday, at sites from Malham to Apperley Bridge, typically in places such as Shipley, Baildon, Bingley, and Keighley. The work schedule varies seasonally, with activities like litter picking, invasive species management, footpath maintenance, tree planting, hedge laying, and much more. All of these activities contribute to protecting our rivers and making space for nature.
We couldn’t care for the Aire without volunteers.
Volunteering offers a huge range of rewards. Swap the rush of everyday life for the calmness of being by water. Meet new people or learn new skills.
New faces are always welcome. All tools and training provided.
To apply, click HERE! and create a profile.
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Take a Hike - Spofforth Castle to Knaresborough Castle - Sunday 30 November
England, home of many castles and some beautiful scenery. Join us on our next Take a Hike walk where we will visit two castles and the historic town of Knaresborough, one of the most beautiful places in the UK.
Take a Hike is a hiking group for students and young adults with and without disabilities. There will be a few walks throughout the year, with a summer trip to the Isle of Man (funding permitting), but if you want to come on the trip, you have to come on the training hikes and get to know the team.
See how beautiful Knaresborough is by watching the video HERE!
This isn't just a walk; it's an experience, and over the years some amazing friendships and moments have been shared, and you can be part of the Take a Hike family.
To get an idea of the hikes, please see our YouTube Playlist HERE!
Tickets are only £8, and we're taking a bus there and back direct from the University, so grab your ticket now by clicking HERE!
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URGENT REQUESTS FOR STUDENTS TO BE ON BBC NEWS LIVE BROADCAST
BBC Breakfast News who are looking for current University of Bradford students to appear live on the programme on **Budget Day on Wednesday 26 November**, which will be taking place at the Science and Media Museum in Bradford.
This will be live on BBC 1.
The BBC say they would really like to hear about the issues faced by young people.
The show would be on air from 6.00 am to 9:30 am on Wednesday 26 November. So, any interested students would need to be at the museum for 5:45 am.
Anyone who is interested should email Mark Stanford asap on m.d.stanford@bradford.ac.uk
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Team Bradford Sports Results - 12 November
A fantastic week for sports for Team Bradford this week with plenty of action.
Men's Football 1's finished 2-2 away at Sunderland after 90 minutes and extra time brought four more goals with the game finishing 4-4 and onto penalties. Bradford remained composed and won 4-1 securing them a third round tie against Hull in the Conference Cup.
Similarly Women's Badminton drew with Edge Hill 4-4 but won more games so progress in the cup to face Lancaster in the next round. A win there secures them a place in the quarter finals.
Men's basketball beat Greater Manchester 61-70 in a high scoring game drawing a very juicy home tie against arch rivals Huddersfield on the 26th November. A win there would see them in the quarter finals against Leeds or Leeds Met.
Well done to all of our teams.
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Team Bradford Sports Fixtures - 19 November
Wednesday is our biggest day of sports fixtures of the semester so far with nine of our teams in competition.
Most of the games are away but there are three home games with Football 1's taking on Sunderland at home, Men's Volleyball taking on Teeside and our Netball team take on York St Johns.
All games are free to attend so pop along and get behind Team Bradford.
Let's go Bradford!
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Sports Club of the Week - Bradford Wolves Rugby Union
On Wednesday our Wolves headed over to Huddersfield to play in a memorial tournament, in memory of Becky McArthur, a Huddersfield student who sadly passed away.
The ladies headed over to Huddersfield Hornets along with Glossop Rugby Union, to compete in a charity tournament to raise money for the charity Mind, as chosen by Becky's family.
The tournament was a great success as they managed to raise £568 to date.
The Wolves also secured their first win since Varsity 2023 beating rivals Huddersfield 5-7.
All of our players played brilliantly and have shown so much improvement since the start of the year and the future is bright. ❤️
A big thank thank you to Huddersfield Hornets for hosting and organising such an amazing event 🤍
Donations to Mind can still be made HERE!
So pop along to a training session every Tuesday 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Laistridge and get your membership HERE!
Follow them on Instagram HERE!
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Society Spotlight - Arab Society
The Arab Society are under the spotlight this week.
ArabSoc is a vibrant community that brings together students from all backgrounds to celebrate Arab culture, language, and heritage.
Whether you’re Arab or simply interested in the culture, we host a variety of social events, cultural nights, and discussions that give everyone a taste of the Arab world.
Our goal is to create a welcoming space where students can connect, share experiences and build lasting friendships while proudly representing Arab culture on campus.
Memberships cost just £5.35, so get yours HERE! and don't miss out.
Follow them on Instagram HERE!
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Arab Society Games Night - Wednesday
Come join Arab Soc for a Games Night this Wednesday at 4 pm in Richmond E92 and be part of a society that celebrates unity, diversity, and culture!
This exciting evening will be filled with card and interactive games (mafia, imposter and more!) alongside shawarma and refreshments to keep you fuelled throughout the night!
📅 Date: Wednesday, 19th November
📍 Location: Richmond E92
🕒 Time: 4 pm
🎟️ Tickets: £3 - members | £5 - non-members (why not get membership and save on the long run?)
Bring your friends and join us for a night of fun and friendly competition.
‼️ Please note: Due to catering arrangements, ticket sales will close on 18/11 @ 3 pm. We have limited spots available, so grab your ticket ASAP!
Memberships cost just £5.35, so get yours HERE! and don't miss out.
Tickets for Games Night can be bought HERE!
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Good Finds Fair - Monday at Student Central - 11 am to 4 pm
Black Friday vibes, but on campus. The Good Finds Fair is your one-stop shop for student-only deals and unique finds.
Expect to find:
- Exclusive student discounts on fashion, tech, beauty, food, and more
- Unique products and options you won’t see everywhere else
- Inspiration for affordable gifts - or just a treat for yourself
Whether you’re ticking off your wishlist, shopping for friends and family, or just hunting for a bargain, this fair makes it easy to save money and discover new favourites.
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Ice Skating - Tuesday 18 November
Become a member of our Ice Skating Society and tomorrow (Tuesday 18 November), you can enjoy £5 Ice skating that includes skate hire.
Ice skating Memberships cost just £5.25 and can be bought HERE!
The cost of membership and the session is still cheaper than going by yourself so what is there to wait for? Sign up now!
Find the society on Instagram HERE!
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Karaoke Night - Tuesday - Below One
Join PakSoc, IndianSoc and NepaleseSoc for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and community spirit at our Karaoke Night!
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love singing in general, this is your chance to shine on stage and cheer on your fellow singers.
Get Your Ticket HERE! for only £3
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Bollywood Dance Workshop - Thursday - Biko Room
🕺💥 Get ready to groove with our Indian Society! 💥💃
Join us for an exclusive Dance Workshop hosted by the Indian Society, where good vibes, great moves, and Bollywood beats take over! 🎶🔥
🗓️ Date: 20th Nov 2025
📅 Day: Thursday
⏰ Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
📍 Venue: Biko Room
No pressure, no perfection just dance, laugh, and vibe!
✨ Plus, we’ll help you create fun Instagram Reels featuring the dance you’ve learned so you can show off your moves and relive the energy! 🎥
💫Don’t miss out bring your friends and let’s make it a day to remember! 🌟
✨ Free for everyone just show up and dance! ✨
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International Men's Day - Wednesday
This International Men’s Day, let’s celebrate men, raise awareness, and break the stigma around mental health.
Come along to the Student’s Union Mall on 19th November, 10 am–4 pm to join in.
There will be free snacks, workshops, and support from Andy’s Man Club.
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Male Allyship Workshop - Wednesday - Biko Room - 1 pm
Let’s talk about allyship and breaking gender norms!
Join the Male Allyship Workshop to explore how men can help create inclusive spaces on campus.
📅 Wednesday 19th November 2025
🕐 1 pm–2 pm
📍 Biko Room
🥤 Snacks and drinks provided
👨 Male only
Take part in open discussions and interactive activities, let’s make a difference together!
Get your free ticket HERE!
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Female Body Literacy Workshop
Empower yourself through knowledge!
Join us for the Female Body Literacy Workshop to better understand your body and the importance of body literacy.
📅 Wednesday 19th November 2025
🕒 3 pm–4 pm
📍 Biko Room
🥤 Snacks and drinks provided
👩🦰 Women only
Get your free ticket HERE!
Let’s learn, grow, and empower each other on campus! 💖
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Her Side of Campus Podcast - Fibroids & Menstrual Health
Join Women's Officer Komal Iqbal as she chats with Bradford alumni Chelsea Agbasiere in an open and honest conversation about fibroids, menstrual health, and the wider issues many women face when it comes to their periods.
Chelsea shares her personal journey of navigating fibroids and the impact it has had on her life, wellbeing, and studies. Together, we discuss how these often-overlooked health conditions can affect women’s confidence, education, and access to care, while exploring what more needs to be done to raise awareness and improve support within our communities.
They also talk about our three-part Fibroids Awareness and Women's Health Events, which includes a webinar, a march, and a conference aimed at empowering women through education, advocacy, and shared experiences on 26 November and you can get tickets for that HERE!
The podcast is available on YouTube HERE! and Spotify HERE!
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Meditation Session - Wednesdays in UBU
Take a break. Recharge. Refocus.
Feeling stressed or in need of a reset? Join our upcoming wellbeing sessions — designed to help you manage stress, restore balance, and support your personal growth right here at the University of Bradford.
These relaxed, informal sessions offer a safe and supportive space. Take an hour for yourself to regain calm and clarity, so you can return to your studies feeling refreshed and re-energised.
Sessions are every Wednesday 1 pm to 2 pm in the Activities Room and are delivered by local wellbeing group Inner Space.
Find out more HERE!
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Mayor’s Big Ideas Challenge - £625 up for Grabs for Innovative Ideas
WY Mayor Tracey Brabin and West Yorkshire Combined Authority are currently looking for young people aged between 16 and 26 to take part in the Mayors Big Ideas challenge – a chance to shape a happier and healthier West Yorkshire.
The programme is open to people that are interested in helping to improve the health and happiness of young people in West Yorkshire. Applicants should live, work or study in West Yorkshire at the time of the challenge launch – qualifications are not required, just motivated curious individuals!
Those selected will get at least £100 in vouchers if they finish the programme, with vouchers worth up to £625 for the winning ideas; they will receive product ‘incentives’ during the programme; learn about research, design, innovation and problem solving; and meet new people with the same goals.
Prizes will be awarded in four categories: most viable idea, most creative idea, furthest travelled idea, and best poster.
There are 54 places on the course and applications close on 30th November 2025.
The application form can be found HERE!
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Library Photo Competition and Book Club
Celebrate the City of Culture BD2025 with two key events this November!
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📸 Library Photo Competition: Submit a photo of what you love about the JB Priestley Library by Friday 28 November 2025 to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Win a £15 high street gift token!
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📚 Book Club Meeting: Join the discussion on *Fell* by Jenn Ashworth on Wednesday 26 November, 12:00 – 13:00 in Room 0.17. Pick up a copy at the library counter!
Find out more HERE!
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Students Wanted to Join Rock Band
If you play an instrument and you're looking for someone to jam with, then look no further. Two students, a drummer and a female vocalist, are creating a band and they need you to get involved.
All musicians are welcome so please get in touch if you'd like to be involved, who knows, you could be playing at our end of year Ubies Awards Ceremony.
Applicants should email ubu@bradford.ac.uk, let us know what you play and we'll be in touch.
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Students Wanted to Put on a Theatre Show
Our friends at Theatre in the Mill are looking for students with a theatrical flair to design, produce, direct and star in a theatre production that will be held on campus at the Theatre in the Mill.
We're searching for students with an interest in acting or the behind the scenes roles that make theatre great.
This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the arts during the 2025 Capital of Culture year and could be your springboard into the theatre.
If you would like to get involved then you can express interest by emailing Shabina, the Theatre Director on a.aslam26@bradford.ac.uk
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Team Bradford Spirit of Sport Scholarship - Expression of Interest
The Team Bradford Spirit of Sport Scholarship provides vital support to students who are committed to university sport but face challenges in pursuing a life-changing degree.
Sport has an extraordinary ability to break down barriers, forge lifelong friendships, and foster a deep sense of community. This scholarship celebrates that connection, enabling students to grow, learn, and thrive — both on and off the field.
It is open to aspiring athletes as well as the dedicated organisers and enthusiastic participants whose passion, drive, and leadership are essential to the success of university sport.
The scholarship has been established by the Football Club Old Boys, a long-standing group of University of Bradford alumni united by their love of sport and the camaraderie built during and since their time at the University. For almost fifty years, this group — now 150 strong — has met annually, cherishing the friendships and opportunities that sport has given them.
As their legacy to Bradford, they have founded this scholarship to empower future generations to succeed and to experience the lifelong benefits of sporting endeavours and friendships. It is also a heartfelt tribute to those of their number who are no longer with us — teammates and friends who played a pivotal role in shaping this unique community.
To promote equality, where possible, at least 2 of the scholarships will be to female applicants.
For more information click HERE!
To express your interest, fill out the form HERE!
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Free Physical Theatre Workshops - Thursdays
Working with Mike Augers of Displaced Yourself Theatre, learn to tell stories using movement, body language and gesture.
Working with Mike Augers of Displaced Yourself Theatre learn to use your body to tell stories, here at Theatre in the Mill, open to everyone. These workshops will run for four weeks, on Thursdays 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. They will be fun, physical and a practical introduction to telling stories through movement.
Sessions take place on November 20 and run for four weeks until December 11.
Register HERE!
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Apply for the Brighter Futures Grant of £1000
The Brighter Futures Grants programme is back for another year in partnership with Santander! You have the chance to win one of 10 grants, each worth £1,000, to support your student life.
All students are eligible to enter, including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time, and full-time students. You don’t need to bank with Santander to get involved.
Apply by 11 pm on 27 November 2025 for your chance to win! T&Cs apply.
Find out more and apply HERE!
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Help Shape Mental Health Research in Bradford
We’re looking for students to help co-design and deliver a Cultural Humility Training session for the MHLA (Mental Health Leaders Award) research team. This training will strengthen inclusive research practices and improve engagement with Bradford’s diverse communities.
Role Purpose:
To co-design and help deliver a Cultural Humility Training session for the MHLA research team.
Criteria:
Born and/or living in Bradford
Ethnicity: South Asian, Eastern European, Black, or White
Help Us Name Our New Research Centre!
Come and share your ideas at our naming stall:
Atrium, Richmond Building
Tuesday 18th November
11:30 am– 1:30 pm
Sign up HERE!
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29% Festival - 28-29 November
Made by young people, for young people. 29% Festival returns to Bradford from 28-29 November 2025.
Expect live music, dance, art, comedy, drag, gaming, bassline, spoken word and more - hand-picked by a board of young creatives under 21.
29% Festival is created by Commonwealth HQ and supported by Bradford 2025.
Grab your free tickets now by clicking HERE!
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Postgraduate on-campus Open Day – Wednesday 26 November
What if this was the turning point
Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
Starting a business. Making contributions in your field. Earning more. Whatever your dream is, a postgraduate degree can help you get there.
Want to find out more? Over 20 fascinating sessions – including subject talks, career and finance guidance, and lots more – are taking place at our Postgraduate Open Day on Wednesday 26 November.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW
“The course is really practical and market-orientated. I got the opportunity to work on my own research and develop my project management skills, which will be invaluable in my career going forward.”
Asma, MSc Advanced Biomedical Engineering
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Weekly Safety Message - Lithium Batteries
Charge Safe. Buy Safe. Dispose Safe: Counterfeit vs Genuine
Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day, from smartphones and laptops to e-bikes, power tools, and vapes. While they are generally safe, improper use, damage, or faulty manufacturing can lead to serious fire risks.
Since 2022 there has been a 93% rise in lithium-ion fires and testing shows 98% of fake chargers can cause electric shock or start a fire.
Please watch the short video HERE! to highlight the issue.
For general safety information visit Lithium-ion Batteries | West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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