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University of Bristol Students' Union

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The University of Bristol Students' Union (known as Bristol SU) is the students' union of the University of Bristol, England. It is among the oldest of the UK students' unions and was a founding member of the National Union of Students. The Union is currently based in the Richmond Building on Queens' Road.

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University of Bristol Students' Union
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