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When you join the University of Bedfordshire, you don't just join the university - you also become a member of Bedfordshire Students' Union (Beds SU)!

We are here to help every student at the University of Bedfordshire get the most out of their university experience. We campaign on issues that you care about, as well as provide lots of opportunities for you to meet new people, develop your skills, campaign for change and try something new!

Societies Advice Events

In order to make sure your voice is heard throughout the year we rely on student representatives.

We have elected student representatives for different communities within the university to make sure we represent different communities within the university.

You can become a student leader for any of the communities you are a part of.

Beds SU has two fantastic venues available – The Metro in Luton and The Hub in Bedford. Both venues were recently refurbished in a modern, rustic style.

Sustainability

World Bee Day: 6 Things You Can Do To Save Bees

Wed 18 May, 2022 · 5 mins read

You can help bees and stop the decline in Bee population numbers through simple actions. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

9 Free or Money-Saving Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Wed 27 Apr, 2022 · 7 mins read

You needn’t set aside your concern for the planet in the face of rising living costs. You can still do your bit for the environment and it not cost you a penny. In this post, we'll show you how.

How to Buy Books Online More Ethically and Sustainably

Wed 30 Mar, 2022 · 4 mins read

In this post, we’ve collated a list of online book retailers, each of whom have publicly taken a stance on a variety of ethical, social and sustainability issues.

NUS Campaign: "No ifs - No buts - No COP outs!"

Thu 4 Nov, 2021 · 2 mins read

This new NUS campaign focuses on ensuring that the UK government gets a deal done at COP26.

10 Things You Can Do Today to Combat Climate Change

Thu 4 Nov, 2021 · 8 mins read

In this post, we've gathered together ten suggestions for things that you can do right now to tackle climate change.

Our Policies

Our sustainability practices are explained in the following policy documents:

Get Involved

We’re always open to suggestions from students about sustainability strategies or things to implement. If you’d like to make a suggestion, please get in touch.

You can also take an active role by joining one of the following societies: