March & April 2025 Highlights
Powered By EmbedPress Varsity 2025 VICTORY IS OURS! Team Southampton dominated Varsity and brought the trophy home with 206 wins! #BleedBurgundy #TeamSoton Leadership Elections 2025 Thank you for engaging in our Leadership Elections 2025. We had over 12,800 votes and over 3,700 voters. We had a great turnout! An extra 311 students voted this year, […]
Sabbs Update – 09/05/25
Lawrence Coomber, Union President On Wednesday 30 April, I attended the away day for the Board of Governors of the University, known as Council. We discussed three major topics: the University’s plan for the future, how AI is changing Higher Education, and how the University is involved in local government reforms and devolution. I was able […]
Academic Integrity in Exams
Ash Hunt, Student Adviser Exams can be stressful, but there are many things we can do to ensure standards of Academic Integrity are met. Academic Integrity is a student’s commitment to ensure the highest standard of study practices. This ensures that the work you produce can demonstrate a true understanding of the subject matter, which […]
Drug Harm Reduction: Staying Safe and Making Informed Choices
Taking drugs always carries risks, and the potential for harm is ever-present. It’s impossible to know exactly what is in a substance just by looking at it, and the effects can be unpredictable. If you choose to use drugs, harm reduction strategies can help you stay as safe as possible while minimising risks. Understanding “Drug, […]
Portswood Bus Gate Trial: Tell Us What You Think
As part of its long-term transport strategy, and using specific government funding, Southampton City Council undertook several rounds of engagement since Autumn 2020 on a scheme on Portswood Road – now known as the Portswood Bus Gate. The proposal had three elements: to make Portswood Road (between the Mitre and Westridge Road) accessible only to […]
SUSU Success: Southampton Dance Society’s Season of Wins!
The University of Southampton Dance Society has had an unforgettable year in competitions, lighting up stages across the country. With top placings across multiple styles and standout solo and group achievements, let’s take a look back at some of the incredible highlights from this season: Southampton Intermediate Ballet – 1st Place Advanced Ballet – 1st […]
Do you need a TV License?
Students need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV or live on an online TV service, or to download or watch BBC programmes on demand, including catch up TV, on BBC iPlayer. This could be on any device, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, […]
Earth Day
Lawrence Coomber, Union President The 22nd April is Earth Day, where millions of people across the planet take a day of action to reduce their energy usage and give Mother Earth time to breathe. This year’s theme is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET – focusing on how renewable energy can power our whole economies if we […]
Remember to Apply for Next Year’s Student Finance
Applications for student finance for the 25/26 academic year are now open. It just takes a few minutes to apply, and you can then check that job off your list. Even if you’re not sure where you will be studying next year, still get your application in and approved, because changes and updates can easily […]
Understanding and Resolving Conflict: A Guide for Students
Conflict is a natural part of any relationship—whether at home, school, or work. It’s impossible for two people to agree on everything all the time. The key is not to fear or avoid conflict, but to handle it constructively. When managed well, conflict can strengthen relationships and foster personal growth. But when mishandled, it can […]