As well as being an enjoyable part of the world to live in, Bournemouth is safe and welcoming. It is still a busy town and therefore it’s sensible to take precautions to keep yourself, your friends, and your belongings safe.
Walking
If you're walking to and from campus in the darker hours, please ensure that you choose well-lit main routes. Try to plan your route and let someone know your destination and expected arrival time. Ensure you have appropriate clothing and equipment for the changing weather including waterproof clothing and an umbrella. You can use your BU ID card or Totum card to access discounts at several local retailers including Cotswold Outdoors, Go Outdoors and Halfords.
Cycling
If you're travelling to and from campus by bike it's best to check the weather each day to ensure the route can be taken safely.
- Keep your bike in good condition - Making sure your bike is in top shape is really important. The conditions on the roads are unpredictable so why not let our Bike Doctor have a look over your bike free of charge.
- Clothing and equipment - Make sure you have working lights to the front and rear of your bike and wear high visibility clothing or back pack covers so you can be seen by drivers, pedestrians and other cyclists. There is a range of cycling shops in the area where you can buy additional safety equipment for you and your bike. Check out the SUBU discount pages for more information or visit the SUBU shop on campus for active travel items.
Plan your nights out
Think about where you’re going, and how to get there and back – you might want to book a taxi in advance or check the bus timetables ahead of time so you’re not waiting around. Travel in groups as much as possible, and if you’re walking or cycling, make sure that you can hear people and vehicles approaching you. We all enjoy listening to music, but please remember that your safety always comes first. By saving your headphones for home, you’ll be able to hear traffic and other hazards when out and above. Check our Bournemouth Campus Police page for more safety tips and advice.
Know what to do in an accident or emergency
In you’re involved in – or witness – an accident or emergency on campus you should call 01202 962222. That way we can make sure the right action is taken and any emergency services can be directed to the right location.
If you’re off campus, the national emergency number to call is 999. For non-emergencies off campus, call 101. These numbers work from both landline and mobile phones, so save them to your phone so you can refer to them should you need to.
