Special Considerations for PGR Students
Ash Hunt, Student Adviser There are times during the academic journey when we must consider special considerations. Before you apply for special considerations, you may find it beneficial to read the regulations governing PGR special considerations to ensure you are clear on exactly what you are look for. The regulations for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students […]
Sex Work Safety
Sam Scott, Head of Advice With the recent cost of living increase, it has become apparent that some of our student communities are engaging in sex work. For anyone unsure, sex work is where an individual offers sexual services or performances in which a second person provides money or some other economic marker. The economic […]
How to Make the Most of Summer at University
Nicola White, Student Adviser The summer break at university is a precious time filled with opportunities for personal growth, relaxation, and exploration. Whether you’re staying on campus or heading home, making the most of this time can set the stage for a fulfilling and productive academic year ahead. Here are some tips to help you […]
Temporary Lift Outage in Building 42
We wanted to let you know that the passenger lift in Building 42 is currently out of order and is expected to remain out of action for at least two weeks while we wait for replacement parts. This will affect lift access to levels 1–3 in B42 for anyone with mobility needs. Here’s what you […]
Over 77% of Students Say SUSU Represents Their Academic Interests
Thank you for your feedback about SUSU in the NSS survey! This year over 77% of students say that we represent your academic interests and needs, and we hope to build on this even more for next year. This score represents a significant rise year-on-year of over 5% and we continue to rank highly within […]
Inventory Checklist and Taking Photos
Sarah Fergusson, Student Adviser Why is an inventory important? Having an inventory at the start of your tenancy can be the single best way to protect yourself from future disputes and/or deductions from your deposit. It is important for the following reasons: One the day you move in take photographs of everything in the property; […]
Making Our Website More Accessible with Recite Me
We want everyone in our student community to be able to access the info they need on our website – in a way that works best for them. That’s why we use Recite Me, our handy accessibility toolbar that lets you customise how you view and interact with our site. This month, we caught up […]
Green Sleeve Initiative Cuts 13,500 Disposable Cups
In November 2023, we launched the Green Sleeve initiative in The SUSU Shop to try and tackle the 30,000 disposable cups being used for hot drinks. Since the changes, we’ve seen a big shift: In December 2023, 19% of drinks were served in reusables. In January 2024, that went up to 21%. By June 2024, […]
Moving in Must dos
Adam Palmer, Advice Coordinator Hopefully you will soon be moving into your new home for the next year and if you are there are a few things you might need to do. Here are 5 things you need to do to make sure you are set up for the year ahead! Create An Inventory – […]
SUSU Website Downtime – Tuesday 08 July
The SUSU website will be unavailable on Tuesday 08 July due to a planned server move by iSolutions. The downtime is expected to start in the morning and likely to last all day. This is part of scheduled infrastructure work to relocate a data server. During this period, all online SUSU services – including event […]