Start a Campaign
Got an idea that could make a difference to students? Whether it’s a one-off awareness event or a month-long celebration, SUSU can help you bring it to life.
Live & Upcoming Campaigns
Freshers' 2026
Autumn Elections
What is a campaign?
A SUSU campaign is a student-led initiative that brings people together around a shared cause, issue, celebration or area of interest.
Campaigns can:
- Raise awareness
- Celebrate communities and cultures
- Promote wellbeing and inclusion
- Encourage action and participation
- Create positive change on campus
How to start a campaign
1
Have an Idea
Think about:
- What issue, cause or community do you want to support?
- Who is the campaign for?
- What impact would you like to make?
2
Contact Us
Email suactivities@soton.ac.uk with your idea.
Don’t worry if it’s not fully formed yet—we can help develop it.
3
Work with the Activities Team
We’ll help you explore:
- Event ideas
- Partnerships
- Logistics
- Promotion
- Funding opportunities
4
Launch Your Campaign
Bring your campaign to life and engage students across campus.
What Support Can SUSU Provide?
- Developing your idea
- Event planning and logistics
- Promotional support
- Connecting you with student groups and University teams
- Funding opportunities
When should you contact us?
- Promotion support: 2 weeks before
- One-off event: 1 month before
- Campaign week: 3 months before
Campaign Inspiration
Prayer for Peace (March 2026)
A student-led initiative that brought the campus community together to reflect on global events and promote unity.
Students attended a half-hour gathering where representatives from different faiths and beliefs each shared a one-minute message of peace, hope and solidarity. Attendees could also add their own messages and wishes to a communal Wishing Tree.
Women’s History Month (March 2026)
To celebrate Women’s History Month, a range of women-only sports sessions were organised across campus.
SUSU worked with student groups and activity providers to create inclusive opportunities for everyone who identifies as a woman to get involved in sport and try something new.
If you’re planning a campaign that’s been run before, we may already have resources ready to use.
We currently have marketing materials and campaign assets available for:
- Black History Month
- Disability History Month
- ACE Awareness Week
- Trans Awareness Week
- LGBTQ+ History Month
Using existing resources can help you get started more quickly and make planning your campaign even easier.
