Weekly Round-Up: Mental Health Awareness Week, Brighton Trip, Upcoming Balls and much more!

It’s been an incredible year for Team Brunel, with our sports clubs shining both on and off the pitch. From BUCS to Varsity, your efforts have truly stood out! To celebrate your achievements, we’ll be awarding the best of the best at the Team Brunel Ball, based on the nominations submitted by the club chairs. 🎉 Check out the full list of nominees here.

If you haven't already, grab your ticket for the Ball, hosted on the 27th May, and be the first to find out who’s taking home a 2025 award! 💃✨

The deadline to buy tickets for TBB is midnight on Sunday 18th — don't miss out!

Ready for a seaside escape? Join us for a fun-filled day trip to Brighton on 31st May, tickets from just £19!

 From the iconic pier and Royal Pavilion to quirky shops and beach vibes, there’s something for everyone. 🎡🏖️

🕗 Coach departs at 8:15 AM sharp from the Indoor Athletics Centre pick-up point.
⏰ Be back by 5:15 PM for return to Brunel around 7:15 PM.

Don’t miss out ! There are limited tickets available, so grab yours now and get ready for an unforgettable day!

 It’s been an incredible year for our societies, with students going all out to make Brunel’s community truly thrive. We’ll be celebrating all nominated societies and individuals at the Societies Ball on 27th May. Check out the full list of nominations here. Don’t miss out! The ticket deadline is midnight on Wednesday 14th May, so grab yours now and join us for a night of celebration. See you there! 💃🕺

Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week at Brunel! Take a moment for yourself and prioritize your wellbeing during this time. We’ve lined up a variety of events, from mindfulness pilates sessions to advice and support for students with exams. There’s something for everyone to help you recharge and reconnect.

📢 Check out the full list of events through the link below.

A big shout-out to the Photography Society for their incredible work this year, showcased in their end-of-year exhibition "Time", on display at the Meeting House 5th-9th May!

They’ve collaborated with the Union and the Meeting House team to bring this thoughtful and inspiring exhibition to life. Donations are being accepted at the venue to help support the society’s activities in the year ahead.

Don’t miss your chance to explore the exhibition and celebrate student creativity!

Huge congratulations to Brunel Athletics for an outstanding performance at the BUCS Outdoor Championships in Manchester last weekend! The team brought home an impressive 2 golds, 2 silvers, and 2 bronze medals, showcasing incredible talent and determination.

Read the full report and relive the highlights from an unforgettable weekend of competition here.

A huge shout-out to our incredible student representatives — Rana ( 24-25 CHMLS Officer), Revy Bell (25–26 Chair of the LGBTQIA+ Society), and Maia Serket (24–26 LGBTQ+ Officer) — for attending NUS Trans Rights Activist Day! Their commitment to advocacy is helping shape the Union’s collective ability to promote and defend trans rights here at Brunel and beyond. Thank you for going above and beyond to stand up for equality, inclusion, and justice. 🏳️‍⚧️💙 Read more about how you can help shape trans policies at Brunel below.