SUSU & Sabb Update – 12/12/25
SUSU Statement We are deeply saddened to share that one of our students, Henry Nowak, tragically lost his life last week. Henry was a much-loved friend to many, and he will be greatly missed in our community. You can read the full SUSU statement, including words from his friends, here. We know this news may be […]
Sustainable Gifting Made Simple
The festive season can be full of excitement, deadlines, and a lot of pressure to buy the “perfect” present. But thoughtful doesn’t have to mean expensive or wasteful. If you’re looking for ways to be kind to the planet and your bank account this year, here are some easy, student-friendly ideas to make your gifting […]
Balancing Revision, Rest and Real Life Over the Festive Break
The festive season can be a juggling act – between revision, family time, social plans, and everything else that comes with the holidays, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. At The Advice Centre, we’re here to offer support and practical tips to help you manage your revision, protect your mental […]
November 2025 Highlights
Powered By EmbedPress Winter Festival Hundreds of students, friends and family joined us on 20 November for our Christmas Market & Light Switch On – with society performances, great food, gift stalls and plenty of Insta-worthy moments. We also hosted a variety of festive events, including giner house decorating at Highfield and WSA, festive roller skating, […]
Movember 2025: Our Student Community Standing Up for Men’s Health
Travis Arthur, VP Sports Movember 2025 has been one of our most collaborative and community-driven campaigns yet, and I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved across Team Southampton and throughout the university. I worked closely with our two student Movember reps to deliver a programme of events and to coordinate engagement across our sports clubs […]
SUSU & Sabb Update – 28/11/25
Inclusion Update Every fortnight, your Sabbatical Officer team will bring you an update on our work around inclusion and welfare, both at SUSU and across the University. You can still email vpinclusion@soton.ac.uk at any time, with any thoughts, suggestions, or questions! Email messages will instead be redirected to either your Sabbatical Officer team or Advice Centre staff. This […]
Carers Rights Day 2025: Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights
Jay Coe, University of Southampton Student There are around 6 million carers in the UK, but most don’t realise they are carers. Many find themselves becoming carers overnight due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s likely you or someone you know may become a carer at some point in your life, and […]
Living Harmoniously
In today’s fast-paced, often stressful academic world, students face increasing pressure from exams, expectations, and extracurricular commitments. But amidst all the deadlines and distractions, one thing remains essential for a fulfilling student experience: living harmoniously with one another. Living harmoniously isn’t about always agreeing or being best friends with everyone. It’s about creating a space […]
SUSU & Sabb Update – 14/11/25
Joshie Christian, VP Education YOUR Student Voice – Have your say in big university projects! This fortnight, I want to share an opportunity for every student to get involved in just a little bit of Student Voice! You can have your say on a whole range; we’re designing some massive new buildings, planning our new […]
Christmas at SUSU 🎄
Whether you’re heading home or staying in Southampton over the Winter break, remember there’s still support available to you. In this post, we’ve pulled together some important details on where to find support and what’s coming up at SUSU’s Winter Festival! Support When You Need It If it’s an emergency, call 999. For non-emergency police, […]