SUSU & Sabb Update – 22/05/26
Emma Brown, Union President University of Southampton Travel Survey – I need your help! We need as many people as possible to complete the University’s travel survey. I’ve been working loads on buses this year – there’s a real chance we can make important changes to the buses before September, but we need the evidence to […]
The Worry Paradox
Written by Patrick Shako, Wellbeing Panel Member for the Awarding Gap Project Anxiety. It can be daunting to think about future events, searching for different possibilities that could take place. You know the feeling. It’s 2am, your essay deadline is looming, and your brain decides to run a full simulation of every possible catastrophe. What […]
The Reality of Mental Health Misdiagnosis for Black Patients
Written by Hanan Roble, Wellbeing Panel Member for the Awarding Gap Project Misread, misjudged, mistreated. Black individuals crucially receive unequal treatment in the healthcare system across the West, and their treatment within the NHS is not any different, with several reports highlighting the higher instances of discrimination and poorer health outcomes within the NHS. A […]
YAMT – What does stress do to your brain?
Written by Hanan Roble, Wellbeing Panel Member for the Awarding Gap Project Ever feel like your brain stops working during exam season? It is important to understand that this is not a personal failing, or you not being able to ‘get a grip’, that’s stress doing exactly what it’s designed to do. Recognising that stress […]
SUSU & Sabb Update – 08/05/26
Joshie Christian, VP Education Exam Season is upon us (so good luck from all of us at SUSU!), so it’s time for another Exam Season Special, including a few updates/reminders plus info about free giveaways and events that tap into that need to get in a break to destress. Getting ahead with some exam season info! […]
Renters’ Rights Act: Clearing Up the Myths
For the past couple of weeks, students have been coming to us with questions about some of the unusual things their landlords and letting agents have been saying about the Renters’ Rights Act, which comes into force today (1st May). We thought it might be helpful to debunk some of these claims and remind you […]
Renting at University is changing: What Renters Reform means for you
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, how secure you are in your home, and how much control landlords have. Here’s what it means for those who rent private accommodation. Please note these changes do not apply to those living in Halls […]
SUSU & Sabb Update – 24/04/26
Emma Brown, Union President As we approach summer, I’m happy to announce that select ice creams and lollies are now included in the meal deal snacks, and we’re adding slushies to the meal deal! If you’re feeling hungry, check out our new international snack selection, including new Indian snacks. If you have any suggestions on what else to […]
Sustainable Student Tips
Earth Day 2026 is today and this year the theme is “Our Power, Our Planet”. Harriet Ramsey – a first year Marine Biology student – shares her tops tips on the simple actions everyone can take for the planet. University life is busy, social, and sometimes a little chaotic but it’s also the perfect time […]
SUSU & Sabb Update – 20/03/26
Inclusion Update This Fortnight, your inclusion update is being written by Joshie, your VP Education. I’m kicking things off for this email by sharing a callout from the Student Accessibility Network! They want to hear about your experiences with accessibility at SUSU, and with UOS services like the Student Hub and the Student Disability and Inclusion team! […]
