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Why choose Bradford? WHY CHOOSE BRADFORD? Team Bradford The University of Bradford Students’ Union (UBU) is based in the £8m Student Central building at the heart of our City Campus. 20 BRADF B56 There are so many good reasons to engage with the UBU, from academic and financial support to societies, sports and volunteering opportunities. Your elected student representatives – together with a dedicated team of Students’ Union staff – are there to work directly for you. The Students’ Union supports around 90 societies and almost 40 sports teams, all run for students, by students. It also organises regular activities like Freshers’ Fortnight, club nights, special events, comedy nights, markets and (of course) our massive end-of-term party. So get involved, and get the most out of your journey at the University. 2016 The Students’ Union is home to Team Bradford, the heartbeat of the student community. Team Bradford is a fun and supportive community of our students, led by UBU. Team Bradford’s main principles are to encourage student participation and representation whilst striving to improve the overall student experience. Team Bradford represents all our sports clubs, societies, media areas and volunteers. It is the student platform which champions all student successes, achievements and campaigns. When you arrive in Bradford you will become a part of this unique community and ethos which will be integral to improving your time here in Bradford. U ND ERGRAD UATE PROSPECTUS Team Bradford gives a context to home. It’s a community which will bring you together with friends on the pitch and friends in the lecture theatre. Team Bradford ensures that your time at Bradford is more than just achieving a degree. There is so much to get involved in. SAM BUTTERWORTH, SPORTS AND SOCIETIES OFFICER 2014-15