What are Hustings? Your Union President explains…
Hi everyone! I’m just writing to let you know that SUSU will be hosting a husting on Wednesday 26th June, as part of the lead up to the UK General Election on the 4th July. So what is a husting? For those who don’t know, a husting is a meeting where election candidates (local MP […]
May Highlights
YAMT – You are More Than Farm event had over 1300 attendees. We have given away so far 240 Cereal bars/fruit, 169 Ice-creams and 42 Plant Pot breakfasts. Team Southampton Sports Awards held on 10th May: 248 students attended. Academic Awards held on 9th May had over 50 winners and highly commended awarded. Summer Elections – […]
Advice Centre Blog – 12/06/2024
Ash Hunt – Adviser Drinking safely in line with celebrations As exams come to a close, we know you’re itching to break free and let your hair down to celebrate in style. Remember to be considerate of those who aren’t celebrating and make sure you and your friends stay safe. Staying Safe We know a […]
Advice Centre Blog – 05/06/2024
Sam Scott – Head of Advice Special considerations for undergraduate and masters students There are times in everyone’s life when things happen unexpectedly. Sometimes these unexpected events mean that daily routines or plans are thrown off course, which may mean that we cannot do the things we intended to do. As students, you might have […]
Advice Centre Blog – 29/05/2024
Sarah Fergusson – Student adviser Moving out – Getting Your Deposit Back It’s time to move out of your property! To have the best chance of getting your deposit back in full you need to leave it the same condition you found it when you moved in (the exception being ‘fair wear and tear’). We suggest you […]
The Russell Group Students’ Union’s Manifesto
Hi everyone! As SUSU President, I’ve been working alongside Rebecca (VP Education and Democracy) and student leaders from other Russell Group Students’ Unions to create something truly special: the Russell Group Students’ Union’s (RGSU) manifesto. This document represents a year of teamwork and hard work, with a common goal of making university life better for […]
Advice Centre Blog – 22/05/2024
Adam Palmer – Advice Centre Co-ordinator Moving Out Must Dos Before you leave your property and head off on your next adventure there are a few things to do before you go. Here are 5 tips we think you need to make sure you are set up for the year ahead! 1. Cancel Bills – […]
Advice Centre Blog – 15/05/24
Nicola White – Adviser Revision Techniques for a positive exam period! Revision, not the most exciting part of the academic year, but we know how crucial this may be for your success in exams. Revision is an integral part of the learning process and effective revision techniques can make all the difference when you are […]
April 2024 Highlights
Events: Varsity 2024 1305 tickets sold82 fixtures over 4 days Score 170 – 150Southampton win of course! Campaigns: Green Week A fantastic week of events in partnership with the University to raise awareness of the vast array of issues affecting us and how we can be more sustainable. We had everything from talks to GIAG […]
Wildlife Photography Exhibition
One of the highlights of Green Week 2024 was Southampton University Photographic Society’s (SUPS) Wildlife Photography Competitionexhibition, showcasing fantastic images captured by talented student and staff photographers. The photography competition was open to everyone at the University and received 225 entries from over 70 students, University staff and SUSU staff. Entries were judged by Lara Jackson, conservationist, wildlife photographer […]