Weekly Round-up: 16.11.24-22.11.24

Vishal Parihar, the Education and Welfare Officer for CBASS, is stepping down at the end of this semester to return to India and work for his family business. He's been a significant part of the Union in various roles and has driven positive change by representing students in key university meetings and building strong relationships. Vishal thanks the CBASS students and all Brunel students for their trust and shares that he'll miss campus life. 

 Ever wanted to visit Bath's renowned Christmas Market? You're in luck! In just over two weeks, on the 7th December, we'll be embarking on a magical day trip across the country with fellow students. Bath's Christmas market consistently ranks as one of the best in England, and now you have the chance to experience it firsthand.

Fancy joining us for this festive adventure?

Step into a winter wonderland at the Brunel Christmas Fair! 🎄 Experience the magic with Santa's Grotto, gingerbread house decorating, festive music, warm drinks, and holiday brews. Enjoy classic holiday films at the Jack Frost Film Fest, create keepsakes at the crafts station, and find unique gifts at the poster sale. With twinkling lights and joyful displays, it's a day of festive fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🎉

We are currently celebrating Disability History Month, running from 16th November to 16th December, led by the Union's Disabled Students' Officer, Jacob. This month focuses on raising awareness of disabled individuals' challenges, celebrating resilience, challenging disabilism, and advocating for inclusion and accessibility. This year's theme, 'Employment & Livelihood,' aims to inform students about reasonable adjustments in employment and provide positive role models for disabled students. Join us in this important campaign to create a more inclusive and supportive environment!

Every other week, the photography society hosts off-campus photo walks, allowing students to explore and capture diverse scenes. They've recently collaborated with various clubs, including Athletics and Rugby. To ensure accessibility, they offer equipment borrowing on campus and have partnered with local camera shops for exclusive film photography discounts. Looking ahead, they plan an end-of-year photo exhibition to showcase members' work.

In a thrilling match, the Brunel Women's 1st Basketball team triumphed over Medway Women's 1st team with a score of 44-28 in the BUCS Basketball 24-25 Women's South Eastern Conference Cup. Showcasing remarkable skill and teamwork, Brunel's players dominated both offensively and defensively, securing a well-deserved victory and advancing further in the competition. Congrats to the team on this impressive win!

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Jacob, our Disabled Students' Officer, is one week into his UK Disability History Month campaign. This year's theme is 'Employment & Livelihood,' and next week, he'll be hosting a panel on this topic. The aim is to support both formally diagnosed and undiagnosed students with the recruitment process and to raise awareness about the reasonable adjustments available when working.

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