Weekly Round-up: 09.11.24-15.11.24

Get ready for Balls 4 Balls Week—a week-long series of ball sports to support Movember and raise awareness about testicular cancer. This campaign is all about encouraging males to take charge of their health by learning how to self-examine their balls, while having fun playing your favorite sports.

 Ever wanted to visit Bath's notorious Christmas Market yourself? Join us on the 7th December for a magical daytrip across the country with fellow students. The Christmas market in Bath often tops the list of best Christmas markets in England!

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Between the 13th-19th November it is Transgender Awareness Week. This is a time to spread awareness of Trans issues and educate yourself on how to become a better ally to the transgender community.

To finish off this week a service will be held in remembrance of all those who have lost their lives to trans violence. Join us at the Meeting House on Tuesday 19th November at 4:20pm, all are welcome.

From the 16th November to the 16th December it is Disability History Month, led by the Union's Disabled Student's Officer Jacob. This month aims to raise awareness of the issues that affected disabled indivdiuals, celebrate resilience, challenge disabilism and advocate for inclusion and accessibility. The theme for this year is 'Employment & Livelihood' and the objective of our campaign is to inform students of the reasonable adjustments they can access throughout their employment and to provide postive role models for disabled students. 

The Islamic Society has shown remarkable dedication to charity this week. They started with a successful bake sale, hosted an inspiring guest speaker, and had the sisters run both a murder mystery night and a trivia night.

Today, they cap off the week with a charity football match, highlighting their ongoing commitment to community service.

In an impressive performance in the BUCS Lacrosse 24-25 season, Brunel Men's 1 team triumphed over Royal Holloway Men's 1 with a decisive 10-2 victory. Competing in the Men's South Eastern Tier 2 - 2A division, Brunel's strong showing underscored their dominance on the field, setting a high standard for the competition.

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Eli (He/Him), our dedicated LGBTQ+ Officer and a creative writing student, has been hard at work crafting an article for all Brunel students. His goal is to raise awareness about Trans issues and guide fellow students on how to become better allies to the transgender community.

In addition to his writing efforts, Eli will be attending next Tuesday's Transgender Day of Remembrance service, which will take place at the meeting house at 4:20 PM. This event is open to all, providing a meaningful opportunity to honor and remember the transgender lives lost.

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