Social Opportunities The Students' Union (S.U.) organises most of the social activities in and around the University, from social events to competitive sport and an exciting programme of entertainments. The S.U. runs bars on each campus, which are open to all students of the University. The culmination of the social calendar is the Summer Ball. Over 6,000 students attend this, one of the largest University Balls in Europe. Recent headline acts have included Kosheen, Goldie Lookin' Chain, The Lightning Seeds, Catatonia, Atomic Kitten, Jools Holland, Wheatus and others. Cheltenham and Gloucester both offer an excellent nightlife, which includes many cafes and bars, a multitude of international restaurants and a good range of night clubs.   University and S.U. Activities The University has a long tradition in sporting activities to be proud of. As a long-standing member of BUSA (British Universities Sports Association), the University's sporting clubs continue to compete with the best in the country. A University Sports Scholarship scheme also exists to support athletes in a range of sports. The University has its own artistic heritage and some excellent exhibition space, reflecting its national position in arts education for 140 years. If you enjoy performing you can join the University choir or MAD - the Music, Acting and Dance society. Recent live shows produced by MAD have included Oklahoma I and Me and My Girl. Many students find joining the social or sporting activities at the University to be the best way of making new friends and stimulating new interests.