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Celebrate your graduation with informal photography on campus. Whether you’d like a quick photo with friends and family or a dedicated campus …
Powered By EmbedPress Team Southampton Wins Varsity 2026 Team Southampton are VARSITY 2026 champions, lifting the trophy for the 15th time after …
Results are released on Thursday at 2pm, and we know this can be a stressful and emotional time for many students. The …
This year’s Social Mobility Awareness Day theme, Stories Matter, reminds us that progress in social mobility begins by sharing stories. The University’s Social Mobility …
Emma Brown, Union President University of Southampton Travel Survey – I need your help! We need as many people as possible to …
Written by Patrick Shako, Wellbeing Panel Member for the Awarding Gap Project Anxiety. It can be daunting to think about future events, …
Written by Hanan Roble, Wellbeing Panel Member for the Awarding Gap Project Misread, misjudged, mistreated. Black individuals crucially receive unequal treatment in …
Written by Hanan Roble, Wellbeing Panel Member for the Awarding Gap Project Ever feel like your brain stops working during exam season? …
Joshie Christian, VP Education Exam Season is upon us (so good luck from all of us at SUSU!), so it’s time for …
For the past couple of weeks, students have been coming to us with questions about some of the unusual things their landlords …
There’s a big shift coming to renting in England from the 1st May 2026. The new Renters’ Rights Act is set to change how contracts work, …
Emma Brown, Union President As we approach summer, I’m happy to announce that select ice creams and lollies are now included in the …
Earth Day 2026 is today and this year the theme is “Our Power, Our Planet”. Harriet Ramsey – a first year Marine …
Powered By EmbedPress Culture Festival Culture Day was a big success with 320 sales and a fantastic turnout! There were four cultural dance …
Inclusion Update This Fortnight, your inclusion update is being written by Joshie, your VP Education. I’m kicking things off for this email …
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential while you’re at university. Keep reading to learn how to recognise the …
Powered By EmbedPress Leadership Elections 2026 Applications are closed, and the candidates for the Leadership Elections 2026 have recently been announced. We …
Maisie Hancock, USD Competition Officer Southampton Dance Competition hosted 11 competing universities and just under 400 dancers (393), which is double the …
Emma Brown, Union President With the days getting longer, campus is starting to feel brighter and busier – so check out the What’s …
Powered By EmbedPress Refreshers Fair Ocer 2,000 people came through the doors for Refreshers 2026! 9kg of popcorn given out 417 people …
Emma Brown, Union President Hi everyone! Can you believe it’s already February? With the days finally getting a little longer, we’ve been …
Emma Brown, Union President It’s great to be back in the fortnightly update! I hope you all got through the exam season …
Joshie Christian, VP Education Beyond the walls of the Hartley Library, here’s a bunch of places that you might want to set yourself up for …
I’ve got lots of info and updates for you today, so let’s get straight into it! I’ve put together an Exam Season Special for …
SUSU Statement We are deeply saddened to share that one of our students, Henry Nowak, tragically lost his life last week. Henry …
The festive season can be full of excitement, deadlines, and a lot of pressure to buy the “perfect” present. But thoughtful doesn’t …
The festive season can be a juggling act – between revision, family time, social plans, and everything else that comes with the …
Powered By EmbedPress Winter Festival Hundreds of students, friends and family joined us on 20 November for our Christmas Market & Light …
Travis Arthur, VP Sports Movember 2025 has been one of our most collaborative and community-driven campaigns yet, and I’m incredibly proud of …
Inclusion Update Every fortnight, your Sabbatical Officer team will bring you an update on our work around inclusion and welfare, both at …
Jay Coe, University of Southampton Student There are around 6 million carers in the UK, but most don’t realise they are carers. …
In today’s fast-paced, often stressful academic world, students face increasing pressure from exams, expectations, and extracurricular commitments. But amidst all the deadlines …
Joshie Christian, VP Education YOUR Student Voice – Have your say in big university projects! This fortnight, I want to share an …
Joshie Christian, VP Education Hi all, As part of Trans Awareness Week this year, I wanted to take a sec to gather …
Whether you’re heading home or staying in Southampton over the Winter break, remember there’s still support available to you. In this post, …
Powered By EmbedPress Celebrating Diwali Melia Over 200 students participated in our Diwali Mela and more than 300 sparklers illuminated Redbrick, celebrating …
Did you know that small changes to your daily routine can help you save money and reduce your environmental impact? Whether you’re …
Emma Brown, Union President Happy Halloween! It’s been fantastic seeing so many of you around Southampton wearing weird and wacky costumes – …
Toby Page, VP Inclusion Halloween is about having fun, in whichever way works for you. Don’t make yourself do things you don’t …
Halloween is creeping up, and while it’s a time for jack-o’-lanterns, dressing up and creepy fun, it can also be a bit …
Emma Brown, Union President Freshers Hi everyone – what an exciting few weeks! We ran over 60 events during freshers, with 13,430 …
Sam Scott, Head of Advice and Support University can be incredible. It can also be tough. Life can throw things your way …
Powered By EmbedPress Freshers 60 events over the 2 weeks 13,430 tickets sold Our Student Support team provided over 2,000 hours of …
Toby Page, VP Inclusion Many students face burnout during stressful periods of the year. If you are struggling, the Advice Centre and …
Toby Page, VP Inclusion You made it through the first couple of weeks! Well done. I hope you’ve had a lovely time …
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the remarkable contributions and voices of Black individuals throughout history. Yet, who are the …
Students are often targeted by Scammers trying to get either money or your personal details from you for illegal gain. Please see …
Hello to everyone, old and new. As it is Freshers this week, we thought what better time to refresh you all on …
Emma Brown, Union President Hi, I’m Emma, your Union President. My role is to represent all students and ensure your voices are …
If you have taken resits, have been given the ratified result and you want to appeal you must do so within 5 …
Emma Brown, Union President Freshers’ Week is all about meeting people, trying new things, and, let’s be honest, a fair bit of …
Starting university is an exciting experience, but it can also bring its fair share of nerves and challenges. From making new friends …
Sam Scott, Head of Advice and Support Gambling Harm – Who Can It Affect? 1 in 10 adults in the past year …
Joshie Christian, VP Education Our consultations since the All Student Vote really highlighted a longstanding issue with how little communication the student …
It’s never too late! Whilst you may have missed the deadline to be guaranteed your funding for the start of next term, …
Adam Palmer, Advice Coordinator Exam resits can be stressful; you might not have thought you would be in the position to need …
Are you an international student studying in Southampton and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of food shopping? Fear not! Navigating …
Ash Hunt, Student Adviser There are times during the academic journey when we must consider special considerations. Before you apply for special …
Sam Scott, Head of Advice With the recent cost of living increase, it has become apparent that some of our student communities …
Nicola White, Student Adviser The summer break at university is a precious time filled with opportunities for personal growth, relaxation, and exploration. …
Sarah Fergusson, Student Adviser Why is an inventory important? Having an inventory at the start of your tenancy can be the single …
We want everyone in our student community to be able to access the info they need on our website – in a …
In November 2023, we launched the Green Sleeve initiative in The SUSU Shop to try and tackle the 30,000 disposable cups being …
Adam Palmer, Advice Coordinator Hopefully you will soon be moving into your new home for the next year and if you are …
Nicola White, Student Adviser We are running appeal webinars which we will invite you to attend along with other students (these are …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This is our final fortnightly update! It’s been a genuinely fantastic year, and I cannot believe it has …
Sam Scott, Head of Advice Student finance applications for the 2025/26 academic year are now open. The process only takes a few …
Ash Hunt, Student Adviser As exams come to a close, we know you’re itching to break free and let your hair down …
Powered By EmbedPress All Student Vote 1,155 petition signatures kick-started an all-student vote on Alumni email accounts! Since then, a further …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President It’s Grad Ball week! Tickets have SOLD OUT now, and it’s looking to be one of our best events yet, …
Sam Scott, Head of Advice There are times in everyone’s life when things happen unexpectedly. Sometimes these unexpected events mean that daily …
Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day, and this year’s theme is “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.” It’s all about breaking the stigma around periods, …
Sarah Fergusson, Student Adviser It’s time to move out of your property! To have the best chance of getting your deposit back …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President Another busy fortnight! – but good luck to all of you who have already completed exams, essays and …
Adam Palmer, Advice Coordinator Before you leave your property and head off on your next adventure there are a few things to …
https://youtu.be/WiPIWllMUsI?feature=shared As the warmer weather draws us outside, there’s no better way to enjoy it than with a BBQ. But before you …
Powered By EmbedPress Varsity 2025 VICTORY IS OURS! Team Southampton dominated Varsity and brought the trophy home with 206 wins! #BleedBurgundy #TeamSoton …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President On Wednesday 30 April, I attended the away day for the Board of Governors of the University, known as …
Ash Hunt, Student Adviser Exams can be stressful, but there are many things we can do to ensure standards of Academic Integrity …
Taking drugs always carries risks, and the potential for harm is ever-present. It’s impossible to know exactly what is in a substance …
As part of its long-term transport strategy, and using specific government funding, Southampton City Council undertook several rounds of engagement since Autumn …
The University of Southampton Dance Society has had an unforgettable year in competitions, lighting up stages across the country. With top placings …
Students need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV or live …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President The 22nd April is Earth Day, where millions of people across the planet take a day of action …
Applications for student finance for the 25/26 academic year are now open. It just takes a few minutes to apply, and you …
Conflict is a natural part of any relationship—whether at home, school, or work. It’s impossible for two people to agree on everything …
As a student, it’s essential to be aware of the support mechanisms available to you, especially when unforeseen circumstances impact your academic …
Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community Happy Autism Awareness Day! For this blog post, I wanted to discuss something that isn’t talked …
Sarah Fergusson, Student Adviser At the University of Southampton, students’ well-being and safety are top priorities. To ensure that every student has …
SUSU recently wrapped up our vibrant Culture Festival from 10 – 23 March. This exciting two-week celebration brought together students and societies …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President What happened this fortnight? Student Sustainability Forum, with Guest Speaker Jo Campling from Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS) and a …
Ash Hunt, Student Adviser As Easter approaches and many students head home for the break, it’s essential to take a few precautions …
Michelle Fisher, Student Adviser Being a student comes with its own set of challenges, but for some, these challenges are compounded by …
Powered By EmbedPress Leadership Elections 2025 The candidates for the Leadership Elections 2025 have recently been announced. Campaigning is already underway! We …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This fortnight, I attended the University Council on the 4th March. It was held at the Science Park, …
Managing money as a student can be tough, but National Student Money Week is here to help! This year’s theme, “Why Just …
Adam Palmer, Advice Coordinator Looking for accommodation or housemates for the 25/26 academic year? We’ve got you covered with a few easy …
The Academic Awards celebrate the dedication of course reps and staff who make a significant impact on university life, whether through exceptional …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This fortnight saw our second Housing Fair of the year on the 7th, which was hosted in Building 42 on …
Sam Scott, Head of Advice Receiving a letter from the University saying there has been a suspected breach of academic responsibility and …
Sarah Fergusson, Student Adviser Exams can be a stressful time for any student, but Southampton University understands that some students may face …
Wondering what it’s like to be a Sabbatical Officer? Dive into our video archive and hear directly from past Sabbatical Officers about …
Powered By EmbedPress SUSU+ has launched! Over 1,000 people signed up on launch day, enjoying exciting freebies and 1,000+ plant pot cookies! …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President If you haven’t already seen, our SUSU+ App was launched on Friday! It was great seeing so many of you …
Michelle Fisher, Student Adviser The rising cost of living presents real and ongoing challenges for students everywhere. From skyrocketing rent to rising …
Nominations are now open for our Leadership Elections, and we’d love to see you apply to join our 2025-26 Sabbatical Officers team! …
We’re thrilled to introduce SUSU+, the app that makes every visit to SUSU outlets more rewarding! With SUSU+, you’ll earn reward points …
Ash Hunt, Student Adviser As the festive season fades and the days remain short and often dreary, many of us experience a …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This fortnight was very busy for me! The most exciting part was visiting Belfast with Rebecca, our VP …
Revision is not the most exciting part of the academic year, but we know how crucial this may be for your success …
Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community It’s officially 2025, and perhaps you’re partaking in Dry January or simply want to cut back …
Adam Palmer, Advice Coordinator Welcome back! We hope you had a good holiday break and are back raring to go for the …
The new year is here, and for many, it’s time to gear up for exams. Finding the right study space that fits …
Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community 2025 is here! This blog post is all about coming back from the Winter break, reconvening …
As winter break rolls around, students are usually excited for a well-deserved break from studying. But this time of year can also …
Support Over the Holiday Break It’s that time of year when everyone gets a break for the Holidays! Don’t forget support …
Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community There are multiple reasons why celebrating the holidays might not appeal to everyone. In this blog …
Southampton Students’ Union (SUSU) has been ranked in the top 5 best Students’ Unions in the UK, as rated by students on …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This fortnight saw the beginning of the festive season for us at SUSU, with Father Christmas (possibly me) …
Winter Festival Thank you to everyone that has joined us at our many events for this year’s Winter Festival, from Bauble and …
Nicola White, Student Adviser Prep for exams? Revision tips? Preparing for exams during the Christmas break can be challenging, but with …
Ash Hunt, Student Adviser Appealing as a PGT Just received your results for your PGT programme, unsure whether you can appeal? …
14 November – 20 December Join us as we celebrate and learn. Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community Disability History Month is …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This fortnight saw myself, and the Vice Chancellor sign the Relationship Agreement between the University and the Student’s …
Conor White, VP Sports Movember has been in full swing this month, with so many of our students getting involved in ‘Growing …
Sam Scott – Head of Advice Leaving Your Rented Property Over Christmas 1) Keep your heating on. It can be tempting to …
Black History Month We hosted 10 society led events spread throughout the month. We also shared an array of awareness pieces including …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This fortnight has been made up of less exciting but just as important work for me as President: …
13 – 19 November Join SUSU as we celebrate and learn Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community Happy Trans Awareness Week! For …
Sarah Fergusson – Adviser Students and Financial Hardship Being a student can mean that available finances are limited, and students can …
SUSU’s annual Housing Fair will take place on Friday 8th November, from 10:00 to 16:00 on the Concourse in the SUSU Building …
Adam Palmer – Advice Coordinator Damp & Disrepair – What to do! Unfortunately, things go wrong, but it doesn’t mean you …
Did you know that our food choices contribute 34% of global emissions? It’s a powerful reminder of how impactful our daily choices …
Rebecca Would, VP Education and Democracy Hi everyone, I’ve been slightly quieter lately as I’ve taken a rare bit of leave to …
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant festivals in India. It symbolises the victory of …
Nicola White – Adviser Renting 101 As a first-year university student, navigating the world of renting can feel like a daunting …
Heading out tonight? We’ve got your back! We are sharing simple ways to stay safe while having fun. It’s not about cutting …
The Student Experience Survey is your chance to provide feedback about your time at University. This initiative is a joint effort between …
A microaggression is a statement, action or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle or unintentional discrimination against members of a …
Freshers 2024 7,686 students attended our events. Over 30 events over the 2 weeks. 10,370 Freshers event tickets sold on Box Office. …
Given that Black History Month is coming to a close, it is important to remember the value of representation, determination, and the …
The Importance of Asexual Visibility in Today’s World from LGBTQ+ Officer, Sophia Hanson We live in a time of unprecedented freedom for …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President Hi Everyone! This fortnight has been a slower one than Freshers’ week, as one would expect, but we …
University life can be a big adjustment but finding those unique spots around campus that resonate with your vibe can help ease …
Sam Scott – Head of Advice Support Services University can be incredible. It can also be tough. Life can throw things …
Lottie James – VP Welfare & Community Happy International Mental Health Day from all of us at SUSU! This year’s theme highlights …
Michelle Fisher – Adviser Money, money, money! Budgeting is simply making a plan for your money. Although I meet students who …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President Over the last fortnight, I’ve been busy getting my teeth stuck into Freshers’ Week! We’ve been delighted to …
Rebecca Would – VP Education and Democracy Its Autumn Elections time and we are electing course reps in every single year of …
Scam Awareness Students are often targeted by scammers trying to get either money or your personal details from you for illegal gain. …
Who We Are Hello to everyone old and new! As it is Freshers this week we thought what better time to …
We hope you’re looking forward to meeting all of our clubs and societies at Bunfight tomorrow! Below is some key information about …
We hope you’re looking forward to Freshers Fair tomorrow! Below is some key information about the event, so make sure to read …
Hi everyone, my name is Lottie, and I’m your Vice President of Welfare and Community this year. A couple of weeks ago, …
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This fortnight, I have continued working on a range of projects. Although in the early stages, these include: …
Appeal Resits If you have taken resits, have been given the ratified result and you want to appeal you must do …
Everyone knows the importance of taking care of your mental health. But not everyone knows about the support available for when you …
As a recent alumni of UoS I didn’t know this part of the country at all when I started so if you …
Starting university is an exciting experience, but it can also come with its fair share of uncertainties and challenges. From making new …
Sam – Head of Advice Gambling harm reduction Gambling Harm – Who Can It Affect? 1 in 10 adults in the past …
Sam – Head of Advice Consumer Rights As you move into your new place you may be buying products to complete your …
Freshers Week Fairs Explained Are you a new student coming to the University of Southampton? We’re thrilled to announce the line-up of …
Michelle – Student Adviser Food, glorious food! It can be challenging managing your finances to get through the summer. If you’re struggling to buy …
Ash – Student Adviser Special Consideration for PGR Students There are times during the academic journey where we must consider special considerations. …
Ash – Student Adviser Special Consideration for PGR Students There are times during the academic journey where we must consider special considerations. …
Ash – Student Adviser Special Consideration for PGR Students There are times during the academic journey where we must consider special considerations. …
Sam – Head of Advice Sex work safety With the recent cost of living increase, it has become apparent that some of …
Nicola – Advice Centre Adviser How to make the most of summer at university The summer break at university is a …
Sarah – Advice Centre Adviser Inventory checklist and taking photos Why is an inventory important? Having an inventory at the start …
Sabbs Update This is the last Sabbs Update with our current Sabbatical team as today (Friday 28th June) is their last day here …
Adam – Advice Centre Co-ordinator Moving in Top Tips Hopefully you will soon be moving into your new home for the …
Nicola White – Adviser Appeals – FAQ’s and wellbeing Just received your results back and unsure whether you can appeal? You have …
Sam Scott – Advice Apply for funding Remember to apply for next year’s student finance. Applications for student finance for the 24/25 …
Hi everyone! I’m just writing to let you know that SUSU will be hosting a husting on Wednesday 26th June, as part …
YAMT – You are More Than Farm event had over 1300 attendees. We have given away so far 240 Cereal bars/fruit, 169 Ice-creams …
Ash Hunt – Adviser Drinking safely in line with celebrations As exams come to a close, we know you’re itching to break …
Sam Scott – Head of Advice Special considerations for undergraduate and masters students There are times in everyone’s life when things happen …
Sarah Fergusson – Student adviser Moving out – Getting Your Deposit Back It’s time to move out of your property! To have the best …
Hi everyone! As SUSU President, I’ve been working alongside Rebecca (VP Education and Democracy) and student leaders from other Russell Group Students’ …
Adam Palmer – Advice Centre Co-ordinator Moving Out Must Dos Before you leave your property and head off on your next adventure …
Nicola White – Adviser Revision Techniques for a positive exam period! Revision, not the most exciting part of the academic year, but …
Events: Varsity 2024 1305 tickets sold82 fixtures over 4 days Score 170 – 150Southampton win of course! Campaigns: Green Week A fantastic …
One of the highlights of Green Week 2024 was Southampton University Photographic Society’s (SUPS) Wildlife Photography Competitionexhibition, showcasing fantastic images captured by …
Ash Hunt – Advisor Academic Integrity in Exams Exams can be stressful but there are many things we can do to ensure …
Hello everyone, To launch our new weekly Wednesday blog, we thought we would begin by introducing you to your advice team and …
Amy here, your token gay sabb. When every day seems to be somebody’s Day of Visibility, it can be easy to forget what this actually means.
Campaigns: Women’s History Month Working closely with our societies we ran a month worth of events and awareness raising initiative celebrating and …
Four students from the University of Southampton Taekwondo club have been selected to represent Team Southampton at the EUSA European University Games …
Hi Everyone – Ed here, You’ve probably heard a million times that voting is important and we completely understand that the life of a student is incredibly busy, but it’s so important to ensure your voice is heard both on a local and national level.
SUSU February Highlights Here’s what’s been going on at SUSU in the past month: LGBTQ History Month We ran 12 events across …
What is University Mental Health Day? University Mental Health Day is the biggest day of the year for student mental health, bringing …
“No, not even water”. This is what I usually respond with to my friends who ask me if I’m allowed to drink …
This Woman’s History Month some of our clubs & societies including Zumba, Meditation and Empower will be putting on sessions to address …
Sometime centuries ago, women collectively designed the first garments for the purpose of covering, supporting, or enhancing their breasts. Greek and Minoan …
You can help support LGBTQ+ people in just a few clicks! The organisation ‘Ban Conversion Therapy’ has made it easy for you …
SUSU January Highlights Here’s what’s been going on at SUSU in the past month: You Are More Than… 194 students came to …
Celebrate pride all year long with books by LGBTQ+ authors! From inspirational memoirs to irresistible romances, these stories honour the journeys of …
We’ve had reports that there is an uplift in student loan scams currently. Students are advised to be vigilant against scams as …
Amplifying your voice This autumn, we launched the Students’ Sustainability Forum, our student-led forum which acts as a sounding board on the …
Drinking is a massive part of uni culture, and when done in safe, consensual environments can be lots of fun! However, problems …
Today is International Students’ Day, a day to celebrate our diverse community of students! We’ve spoken to some members of our Clubs …
The majority of healthcare needs for a transgender person are just the same as any other person. And, like us all, trans …
The Student Experience Survey is your opportunity to give feedback on your student experience. It is a collaboration between your Student’ Union …
Swimming as a fun activity or a competitive sport can be empowering to participate in, though when it comes to being comfortable …
Here is a brief overview of just a few of the ways in which you can be a good ally to the …
Nakieah May, Criminology and Psychology student and member of ACS, has shared her blog with us this Black History Month on loving …
It’s time to look back and celebrate all of the amazing work and achievements from 2022/23! You can read through our facts …
Pre-uni nerves have kicked in, and you have made your trip to IKEA/Wilko/other student appropriate shops where you can get what you …
Southampton City Council are currently running many consultations for their plans in the city. These cover Green Infrastructure, Biodiversity, sports facilities, homelessness …
Living in halls is a brand new world of people, experiences and opportunities, and it is such a great way to have …
The Advice Centre team have put together this guide to help you find student housing, and choose the right housemates for you! …
Coming to uni, you get so many opportunities to try new things, explore and be independent – including learning to cook! You …
As part of LGBTQ+ History Month, we would like to celebrate and help educate members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies …
In the UK, there is a long history of legislation that protects the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and seeks to promote equality. …
Thursday 16 June 2022 marks Social Mobility Awareness Day, which is a chance to promote conversations and celebrate commitments to positive change. …
