BU Travel Survey Prize winner week 2!!!

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Thank you to all students that have completed the BU travel survey 2015 so far.

Well done to Connor Ferry, a first year Digital Media Design student who has won a Kindle fire HDX tablet for taking part in the survey. Connor was very excited to hear that he had won, “Being in student halls, university buses are a great way to get to and from campus as they run so often”. Connor will no doubt make the most of his new prize by using the free Wi-Fi available on all University branded buses.

Don’t worry if you have not yet filled out the survey, there is still time. The survey is open until Friday March 27 and there is still a brand new bike worth £500 to be won during the final week!!!

If you have already completed the survey you will be entered into the final prize draw.

BU Travel Survey Prize winner!!!

travel-plan-images-greenA big thank you to all students who have completed the BU travel survey 2015 so far.

Well done to Beth Unwin, a first year Mental Health Nursing student who has won a BU Bus key card for 2015/16 worth £240. Beth was obviously delighted to hear that she had won, “I really didn’t expect to win when I filled out the survey. The bus is a really handy way for me to travel between my placements and will save me a lot of money!”.

Don’t worry if you have not yet filled out the survey, there is still time. There are still some fantastic prizes to be won:

  • A bike worth £500
  • A Kindle HD Fire tablet

If you have already completed the survey you will be entered into these prize draws.

There will be a try a bike session outside Poole House on Wednesday 18 March, 11am – 3pm. Fill in the survey during the event and receive a free coffee.

BU Student Travel Survey 2015

travel-plan-images-greenBy taking part in the BU Travel Survey and giving your feedback on the variety of transport services, you may be able to influence future improvements.

It only takes five minutes and you’ll be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes, such as a bike, a 2015/16 BU Bus Key Card (worth £240) and a Kindle HD Fire tablet.

The survey runs until 27 March and all you need to do is click on the link and tell us what you think.

SUBU Vice President Welfare, Reece Pope encourages all students to take part; “Your responses are really important to tell us how you travel to and from BU. Your feedback on the buses has already led to an improved service to and from the campuses.

This is your opportunity to give your views on travel provisions to the university and to give feedback on what transport improvements you would like to see”.

You and your BU experience

The focus for BU over the next few weeks is firmly on asking all of our undergraduate students about their BU experience.

NESSA-LOW-RESNational Student Survey

If you’re a final year student, your lecturers have probably already told you about the National Student Survey (NSS). This is a great opportunity for you final year student to reflect upon your full experience at BU. It only takes a few minutes to complete and we’ll give you a FREE £5 Amazon voucher to say thanks for your time.

Your feedback given through the survey is used to compile year on year comparative data and results are publicly available to prospective students, their families and advisors to help them make informed choices of where and what to study.

Complete the survey here or by visiting NeSSa the Camel as she tours around the Talbot and Lansdowne Campus.

As well as getting a £5 Amazon voucher, we’ll enter you into a prize draw. We have 5 x £200, 5 x VIP Graduation Packages and 5 x pairs of SUBU Summer Ball Tickets to be won*

*Terms and conditions apply

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If you’re in years 1 or 2 (level C & I) of an undergraduate BU course, then you should opt for the UK Engagement Survey.

With this survey you get to reflect on whether you’re making the most of your academic experience, while you still have the time and opportunity to explore options to see how you can engage in other ways.

Your feedback will help us to see what’s working, and what could be improved. As a thank you for completing the survey, you will be entered into a prize draw to win one of five SUBU Summer Ball tickets*.

Both surveys open on Monday 9 February and eligible students will be emailed later today – you can also find out more and access the surveys on iBU.

If you’re a postgraduate student, on a top-up course or an undergrad on placement you can still have your say by completing the Student Opinion Survey (SOS).

*Terms and conditions available upon survey completion.

Calling all new international students

LightbulbsTell us about your experience so far at BU, for a chance to win £1,000*.

If you are an international student on a postgraduate course, or in your first year of an undergraduate course, we’d love to hear from you. The International Student Barometer survey is a way for our international students to tell us what’s working and what isn’t. We’re really interested in your feedback so we can make your experience, as well as the experience of future BU students, one that is memorable and positive.

Complete the survey now so we can act on the feedback you provide and for the chance to win £1,000*.

The survey closes on 5 December 2014.

*A company called igraduate administer the survey and the competition to win £1,000. Terms & conditions apply and are available on the igraduate website.

Mid unit assessment

This week all BU students will be asked to complete a short assessment of each course unit currently being studied.

This is an opportunity to share feedback about your units of study, while you’re still studying them. There are seven core questions focusing on resources, feedback and assessment, teaching, support and advice. Depending on your unit, you may also be asked to give feedback on other areas.

You’ll be asked to rate each question on a scale of categories where you ‘definitely agree’ to ‘definitely disagree’. The two categories of ‘definitely agree’ and ‘mostly agree’ are combined and demonstrate overall agreement with the statement and that you are satisfied on that point. Answers in the other three categories demonstrate that you do not agree with the statement and are not satisfied on that point (the middle answer isn’t neutral).

The surveys will be brought to lectures for you to complete. Your lecturers will share a summary of the collective unit feedback on myBU during semester one.

UKES Prize Draw Winners Week 2!

UKES-news-500The winners for the second week of the UK Student Engagement Survey prize draw are:

  • Alice Kimberley-Cainey (BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing)
  • Molly Kinoulty (BSc (Hons) Events Management)
  • Alex Manu (LLB (Hons) Law)

There’s still plenty more chances to be in with the chance to win SUBU Summer Ball VIP entry, or a £25 cash prize – and tell us how you’re finding your course – just fill out the short survey.

The UK Student Engagement Survey is now live!

UKES-news-500Students from Years 1 & 2 (level C & I) of an undergraduate BU course… you can now see if you’re making the most of your student experience and be in with the chance to win SUBU Summer Ball VIP entry, or a £25 cash prize.

Eligible students will be emailed later today – you can also find out more on the Student Portal and via iBU.

Postgraduate students or undergrads on placement or in their final year can still have their say by completing the Student Opinion Survey (SOS).

The UK Student Engagement Survey – coming soon!

UKES-news-500Calling all students from Years 1 & 2 (level C & I) of an undergraduate BU course – whether you study at BU or at one of our Partners…

Take part in this new survey being piloted across the UK to see if you’re making the most of your student experience. The results will also help BU staff understand how you’re engaging with your studies – the methods you use and services you access.

It’ll take about 5 minutes to complete a series of 8 multiple-choice core questions. It’s completely anonymous, although you’ll be asked a few extra questions such as your course name and age group. At the end of the survey you’ll be given some helpful tips on other ways to engage!

Select to be entered into the prize draw and you can choose to win SUBU Summer Ball VIP entry, or a £25 cash prize for each day the survey’s live, so the sooner you do it, the more chances you have to win.

Postgraduate students or undergrads on placement or in their final year can still have their say by completing the Student Opinion Survey (SOS).

Why the Student Opinion Survey matters to you

student_opinionsThe Student Opinion Survey (SOS) is one of the most important tools used by SUBU and the Student Reps to independently and anonymously collect and summarise feedback from students about their learning experience at BU.

Your views and suggestions are fed back to Programme Coordinators and Framework Leaders by your Reps and further influence decisions made by university management.

BU values the opinion of all students and we want as many students as possible to respond to the SOS. Your feedback is vitally important and the more students who respond, the more meaningful and credible the feedback. Your feedback has already helped instigate many changes and identify good practice to be shared, an example being the continued increase in provision of learning spaces for students across the campuses in response to student demand.

The SOS is now open, so please take a few minutes to complete it online.