Students' Union
Based on Newton Park campus, the Students’ Union facilities include The SU bar and kitchen, gym and shop.
The facilities run on a not-for-profit basis – so you’ll find cheap prices – with any income being put back into the Union to make it better for you.
Visit the Students' Union website
The Bar
The SU Bar on Newton Park campus offers space to study and socialise; it’s a great place to unwind.
You’ll never go hungry with a great range of ethically sourced homemade food to choose from plus an extensive range of hot and cold drinks. Take advantage of regular deals and promotions including 2-4-1 pizza deals!
It’s also a great place to catch events, with plenty to get involved with including the weekly Sunday Night Quiz and karaoke.
The SU events team host the annual Summer Ball, which always promises to be a night to remember. Previous headliners have included Sigma, Sub Focus, The Heavy and The Hooziers.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday 10am – 11:30pm (Food available 10am – 6pm)
Saturday and Sunday 6pm – 11:30pm
The Union gym
The gym is exclusively for Bath Spa University students and staff, as well as Students’ Union associate members. It's air-conditioned and fully equipped with over 40 stations including:
- Life Fitness cardiovascular and strength equipment
- Olympic barbells and a free weights area
- A synergy multi-station training zone.
Gym members receive an induction when they join and access to a gym programme if they'd like one. Our fully qualified instructors are also on hand to help you get the most from your visits.
A yearly membership for students costs £150 or £80 per semester.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm
More than just facilities
The Students’ Union is about much more than facilities and summer balls. They ensure that the student voice is listened to and acted upon. They're there to support, develop and entertain you alongside your studies.
The day-to-day running of the Union is overseen by Sabbatical Officers, voted for annually by the student body.
The Students' Union website is packed full of information about exciting volunteering opportunities, and how the Students' Union will represent you.
They make sure that their members are getting a fair deal, whether from the University, your employer, or even from your landlord. Their welfare and advice services can help with a whole range of student-related matters from academic appeals to personal issues. They’re here as your first port of call with any problems you might have.
They also manage the network of Student Academic Reps who take feedback from fellow students in their classes to relay to the tutors, and the University. This network is your voice, and works with the SU and the University to voice your feedback and the things that matter most to you and your studies.
Most important of all, don't forget that the NUS extra card is your passport to discounts, from a whole host of shops and services, local and national.
The Students' Union is run by the students, for the students – you automatically become a member for free.
If you don't want to be a member, you can opt-out as part of the annual registration process.
You can still use all the facilities, services and activities, including joining clubs and societies, but you won’t be able to take part in the democratic processes of the Union.
Need to know about the accessibility of our Students' Union building? Our student support team are happy to answer your questions, or visit our accessibility guide.