Bunfight: Everything you need to know
We hope you’re looking forward to meeting all of our clubs and societies at Bunfight tomorrow! Below is some key information about the event, so make sure to read through it before you arrive. Where is the entrance to Bunfight? The entrance to Bunfight can be found around the back of Building 40 on Highfield […]
Freshers Fair: Everything you need to know
We hope you’re looking forward to Freshers Fair tomorrow! Below is some key information about the event, so make sure to read through it before you arrive. Where is the entrance to Freshers Fair? The entrance to Freshers Fair can be found around the back of Building 42 on Highfield campus, we call it the […]
Autumn Elections 2024
We are excited to announce that nominations for this year’s Autumn Elections is now open! This is your chance to nominate yourself for the positions of: Course Reps Senators Halls Officer Medicine Sustainability Faculty Officer Environment and Life Sciences PGR Officer Arts & Humanities Faculty Officer Department Presidents for the following Faculties: Archaeology Civil & […]
What I Wish I Knew About Starting University: Advice from Current Students
Hi everyone, my name is Lottie, and I’m your Vice President of Welfare and Community this year. A couple of weeks ago, I asked students from a range of universities what advice they would give to new Freshers and what would have helped them to transition into university life. The results were varied, but in […]
Sabbs Update – 20/09/2024
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This fortnight, I have continued working on a range of projects. Although in the early stages, these include: a Southampton Student Living Strategy; improving Digital Student ID on the upcoming University SuperApp and a project on improving the experience for Joint Honours students. The Southampton Student Living Strategy is something I […]
Wellbeing Officer, Georgina, Shares Student Support Available
Everyone knows the importance of taking care of your mental health. But not everyone knows about the support available for when you are struggling. This blog post will hopefully provide some clarity on the services and support available while you are studying at Southampton University. Self-help Guides Firstly, the most straightforward resources available are self-help […]
Things To Do in Your First Week of University
As a recent alumni of UoS I didn’t know this part of the country at all when I started so if you are struggling with knowing what to do in your first week of university here is a list with some of my ideas to help you settle into a new city… a new university… […]
Advice Centre Blog – 04/09/2024
Sam – Head of Advice Gambling harm reduction Gambling Harm – Who Can It Affect? 1 in 10 adults in the past year have been significantly affected by gambling harm. Research has consistently demonstrated that individuals that are: young, male, and that belong to ethnic minority backgrounds, are disproportionately susceptible to gambling disorder. Gambling disorder […]
Advice Centre Blog – 28/08/2024
Sam – Head of Advice Consumer Rights As you move into your new place you may be buying products to complete your home such as a kettle, toaster, office equipment etc. Sometimes, you may find that the product you have bought is faulty or not as described when you purchased it. The Consumer Rights Act […]
Advice Centre Blog – 21/08/2024
Michelle – Student Adviser Food, glorious food! It can be challenging managing your finances to get through the summer. If you’re struggling to buy food, contact the Advice Centre about the food we have to give to those in need. Contact Reception on 02380592085 or advice@susu.org. You can also speak with an adviser about other support or help which may […]