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Being a member of committee is a great way to supplement your University your experience and develop skills you can take forward into employability

We're here to help you as much as we can. We offer in-house training throughout the year and give you the support you need in your role. Use the information below to find out more.

 

Training Calendar

We provide training and support throughout the year on a variety of topics to help student group leaders develop new skills and build memorable experiences for their members.

Combining our own in-house training with a range of guest facilitators, we hope the programme has something for everyone.

Our next block of training will be CommitteeFest (details below) and then Pre-Welcome Training in late August / early September. We'll send out details of the training sessions available nearer the time. 

View the full calendar here

Recordings and Resources

We aim to record any virtual training sessions we hold for you to watch back in your own time.

Find below links to training recordings and slides used recently

Committee Fest 2023

Leading Your Group

Accreditation

Branding your Group

Running Safe and Inclusive Socials

Money Management: Keeping your Group Afloat

Applying for Grants

Strategic Planning

Running Safe and Inclusive Events and Socials

Planning a Successful Welcome Fair and GIAG

Handling Group Administration

Creating a Group for All

Sustainable Groups

Connecting with Alumni

Committee Fest 2024

All recordings and resources from this year's CommitteeFest can be found here

Committee Quest

Our CommitteeQuest programme aims to help committees form connections and begin working together as a cohesive and successful team. Whether you're leading a team or collaborating with others, these workshops will equip you with the tools to work more effectively, build stronger connections, and achieve your group aims.

What to Expect
  • Engaging, hands-on sessions designed with committees in mind
  • Practical skills you can apply right away.
  • Fun, interactive activities that promote team bonding.
  • Personalized guidance to help your team work smarter, not harder!

The time is spent working with a single groups committee, with workshops taking place on a Thursday afternoon / evening. Slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is the programme?

Groups can choose which workshop they would like us to run for them:

How do I book?

If this sounds like something your committee would like to take part in, please complete this short form. When we get your request through, we'll get in contact to confirm. 

Committee Fest

Designed to empower and inform, Committee Fest is Bristol SU's annual training conference for new and returning committee members. Hosted virtually, our sessions will prepare you to lead successful student groups and develop your skills.  

All recordings and resources from this year's Committee Fest can be found here

When is it?

Committee Fest training sessions will run from Monday 10 – Friday 14 June 2024.

What is the programme?

We’re pleased to have on offer 24 individual training sessions over the week, more than we’ve ever done in previous years! Trainers will be a mix of Bristol SU Staff experts, University colleagues and the Bristol SU Development Team. We will also be operating morning drop-in sessions for any quick questions you may have for the Development Team.  

All recordings and resources from this year's CommitteeFest can be found here

How do I book?

All sessions are now available to book on the form below. Training sessions will take place via Zoom and we will email you the link to the specific training room in advance, along with any additional content or instructions. 

 

Bristol SU Learning Space

Finding time to attend training sessions isn't always easy so we have produced some short e-learning modules that can be completed in your own time, along with some longer courses for those who really want to get to know their role.

The Learning Space is also where you will complete essential training modules for reaffiliation

New sessions and live recordings of group training will be added throughout the year so do keep checking back!

Bristol PLUS

Maximise your time at university by achieving the Bristol PLUS Award.

Your experience as a Student Leader or student committee member, whether past or present, can count towards Experience hours for your PLUS Award, allowing you to gain extra recognition for your role.

By reflecting on the transferable skills you’ve developed in your role, the Bristol PLUS Award helps give you the confidence to tell employers about your passion and succeed at interviews.

You can use past or present experience that took place alongside your degree towards your PLUS Award – so you might already have most of the evidence you need to achieve! The Award is formally recognised on your degree transcript and at graduation, giving your CV a boost and helping you stand out to employers.

Get in touch with the Development Team

Book a meeting with the Dev Team

Send an email to the Dev Team

Check out training on the Bristol SU Learning Space