Our Strategy

our vision
Our vision for the future is that:
Every student loves their time at Southampton
our belief
We believe that every student at Southampton should:
- Feel part of a community and feel happy and safe;
- Experience a world-class academic programme;
- Be able to access top quality experiences outside the curriculum;
- Feel listened to, able to shape their University experience and influence the world around them

our purpose
SUSU exists to
- Help students form friendship groups;
- Support students to complete their degree programmes;
- Give students a voice in the University and wider community
our values

stand strong
- We stand up for students and make sure their voice is heard
- We stand strong when facing challenges and are not afraid to be different
- We think big and work to achieve great things

join together
- We are an inclusive and diverse community of students and staff
- We join together with each other, the University, and the local community to make a positive difference

take responsibility
- We take action on the issues that matter to students and act with integrity
- We continually work to be more sustainable, challenge discrimination and prejudice
- We strive to be a force for good for students and wider society