Human Powered Submarine
We are a group of students at the University of Southampton that design, build, and test human powered submarines to compete internationally! We have competed in the International Submarine Races in 2015, 2017 and 2019 at Naval Surface Warfare Centre in Carderock, USA. The society consists of students from a range of degree types and stages and our members come from a variety of backgrounds including engineering, naval architecture, astronautics & aeronautics, biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science. However, just because you're not a STEM student doesn't mean you can't get involved! We welcome students of all disciplines to join us to help with engineering or SCUBA dive with the sub. More information on the race can be found here: http://www.subrace.eu/ https://internationalsubmarineraces.org/
We are SUHPS and we Design, Build, Test and Race human powered submarines to compete internationally!
We have competed in the International Submarine Races in 2015, 2017 and 2019 at Naval Surface Warfare Centre in Carderock, USA, and most recently in the European Submarine Races (eISR 2026) at QinetiQ's Ocean Basin in Gosport, one of the largest hydrodynamic testing facilities in the world. Over the next year, we will be working on improving the design and manufacture of our current submarine BumbleSea, while also begining the work towards BumbleSea 2.0, laying the foundations to compete at the International submarine races in 2027 in America and future races beyond that.
Regardless of the level or subject of your degree, we welcome members from all areas to take part in SUHPS. SUHPS is both a great place to meet new people, and offers amazing experiences that always get people interested in interviews. Any skills you need to take part that you may not already have will be taught, so don't worry if you aren't a STEM student! If engineering isn't your thing, we have many other roles such as on our dive team, who provide regular opportunities for diving throughout the year. We are also involved in educational outreach, developing links with industry, and fundraising. And of course, most importantly, we run socials!
If you are interested in SUHPS for the engineering challenge, being part of our dive team, or any other roles, please get in touch with any questions
(jac1g23@soton.ac.uk)
More information on the races can be found here:
http://www.subrace.eu/
https://internationalsubmarineraces.org/
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Human Powered Submarine this year are:
President
- The President shall oversee the organisation and management of the Group and the Committee as a whole; ensure the officers’ accountability to Members, the Committee, and the Students’ Union; and represent the Group to all external interests.
Treasurer
- Responsible for the society's finances
Welfare Officer
Control Team Lead
Control Team Lead
Hull Team Lead
Propulsion Team Lead
Secretary
- The Secretary oversees the administration of the Group, take minutes at General Meetings and Meetings of the Committee, and maintain the register.
Social Media Secretary
Transmission Team Lead
Vice President
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Human Powered Submarine, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Year Membership 2024-2027 | £10.00 | 01/10/2024 - 30/06/2027 | 3 Year membership | |
| 3 Year Membership 2026-2029 | £10.00 | 01/09/2026 - 01/09/2029 | This membership covers 3 academic years (Sept 2026-Aug 2029) and will make you officially part of the society and give you access to all the design sessions, socials and events we have as well as the races at the end of the year. This fee will contribute to the running of the society and subsidise any costs that may be incurred later in the year. This could include transport, facilities and equipment. | |
| 1 Year Membership 26/27 | £5.00 | 01/09/2026 - 31/08/2027 | This membership covers the whole acedemic year (2026-2027) and will make you officially part of the society and give you access to all the design sessions, socials and events we have aswell as the races at the end of the year. This fee will contribute to the running of the society and subsidise any costs that may be incurred later in the year. This could include transport, facilities and equipment. |
Products
Available products to purchase for Human Powered Submarine
Iron on Embroidered Patches
These are embroidered patches with the societies new logo that can be ironed or sewn.
Constitution
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