Students' union

Students union

The Students’ Union is here to support each and every student studying in Bradford. Every student at the University of Bradford is automatically a member of the Students’ Union.

The UBU is where you will find everything you need to compliment your student life, whether that is expanding your skills through sports, societies, media areas or volunteering; meeting new friends or enjoying our entertainments; joining with like-minded students in areas of politics; or getting academic or social advice and support

The UBU is located in Student Central, just behind the JB Priestley library, a brand new £7.75m redevelopment of the old Communal Building.
The UBU offers a great range of services including a fully stocked union shop, a bar and advice services, a radio station, cinema and entertainments.
The Union is also the representative body for students. It sits on all the University committees, making sure that the student voice is heard and that you are represented. If you have a problem or need advice about academic appeals, immigration or welfare issues then the UBU can help.
The UBU has over thirty sports, including everything from rugby, cricket and football to archery, trampolining and sub aqua, and over sixty societies, Karaoke, Medieval Re-enactment, Anti Nuclear, Samba, BAPS (Pharmacy), and many other activity, campaigning, departmental, religious and international societies.

The UBU has three main media areas:

(External) RamAir 1350AM is one of the longest running student radio stations in the country and broadcasts both of the 1350AM frequency and online at www.ramair.co.uk
(External) The Bradford Student is the monthly newspaper featuring articles, news, what’s on and much more; to contribute e-mail ubu-mmc@bradford.ac.uk
(External) The Bradford Student Cinema (BSC) regularly shows films in the Students' Union lecture theatre (Student Central)

The Union also boasts an outdoor tiered grass area for having a nice laid back BBQ to having the full on beach party (live bands and activities throughout the day, which we have at the end of every year).

This space is for everyone's use great for a BBQ when the weather is good. It's also a place all year round to play cricket, football or whatever takes your fancy.