University staff, students, local residents and Councillors meet once a term to discuss issues of mutual concern. This term’s meeting of the forum is on Tuesday 4th June at 5:30pm.

Regular items include major building works on campus and forthcoming events. The largest of these are University Open Days which attract 8,000 prospective students; these are planned for the 20th June and 14th September.

Also on the agenda are transport matters, including buses, pedestrian routes and issues on Claverton Hill; new policy towards HMOs; and student numbers for the coming year.

After the Summer Ball today most undergraduates will be leaving campus over the weekend. Freshers’ Week for new students starts on 20th September, with returning undergrads recommencing lectures from 30th September.