Unpacked magazine
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New edition of BSU's Unpacked magazine out now
Tuesday, 8 September, 2026With the start of a new academic year comes a brand new edition of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s Unpacked magazine.
Every September, BSU’s Communications and Brand team produces a new edition of the magazine that welcomes new students to life at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. The latest edition, written with support from BSU students, alumni and teams across the University, is packed full of tips and advice for making the most of your time ahead at BSU.
With candid new starter advice from the senior leadership team, POVs of experiencing BSU campuses for the first time, and interviews with famous members of the University community – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Introducing this year’s magazine, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Professor Georgina Andrews said:
“I am delighted to warmly welcome you to our vibrant, friendly and brilliant BSU community – and this year's edition of Unpacked magazine. I hope you’ll take a moment out of this busy and exciting time to flick through these pages, read the stories of some of the people who make up our fabulous university and get to know BSU a little more.
“Our students, staff and partnerships make ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ a very special place. We hope that BSU will feel like home, where you can grow, learn and enjoy everything your time with us has to offer.”
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Students’ Union President Millie O’Sullivan-Adams added:
“One of the best things about BSU is the community you’ll become a part of. If I could give you any advice it would be get involved and don’t be afraid to be yourself. Join that society you’ve been thinking about. Go to the event. Start a random conversation with the person sat opposite you in your lecture.
“At BSU we support and celebrate one another! I can't wait to meet you, cheer you on and see the amazing things I know you’ll achieve!”
Pick up a copy and discover:
- Free and low-cost things to see and do in the city
- ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’s exclusive partnership with Bath City Football Club
- Your new Students’ Union Sabbatical Officers and what the SU can offer
- Wonderful sights from around our campuses, both past and present
- Walks and days out in and around Bath
- Features and interviews with the brilliant BSU community, who have gone on to achieve all sorts of wonderful things
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Free printed copies of this year’s Unpacked magazine are available in accommodation welcome packs and in communal areas across BSU campuses.
If you have ideas for what you would like included or want o be involved in producing the next Unpacked magazine, email communications@bathspa.ac.uk.
You can also read the magazine online and revisit previous editions on our publications page.