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

Taking place the week after final exams (usually the first week of June), we'll send committee members full details of how to book and what sessions are running

Want to learn to be a better leader? 

Learning to Lead is a course run by the Bristol SU Development Team for Leaders of Student Groups. We launched the course in 2019, but due to COVID have yet to run it again until now.

It is open to a small cohort of just 30 and offers leadership skills training along with 1-1 mentoring opportunities with Bristol University alumni. By the end of the academic year, group leaders will have improved their leadership skills, utilised a network of peer support and worked on their personal development. A draft programme for TB1 can be seen here
 
Training will take place fortnightly on Thursday evenings during term time, with attendance and engagement being crucial to your progress. Please do not apply if you cannot commit.

Spaces are limited, so we're inviting student leaders to apply for the course. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to learning over the coming year and a willingness to engage. We'll also be looking for good matchups between applicants and our pool of mentors.

If this is an opportunity you would like to take part in, please complete the application form below.

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!

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.