The importance of bras and the boobs in them.
Sometime centuries ago, women collectively designed the first garments for the purpose of covering, supporting, or enhancing their breasts. Greek and Minoan women of ancient civilisations were found to have worn girdles, bust support and other bra-like garments. The bra is fundamentally an expression of womanhood and the desire to be perceived in different ways, […]
LGBTQ+ History Month Blog
You can help support LGBTQ+ people in just a few clicks! The organisation ‘Ban Conversion Therapy’ has made it easy for you to find and email your MP, calling on them to support a ban on harmful conversion practices which is due to be discussed in Parliament on 1st March, 5 years after it was […]
January Highlights 2024
SUSU January Highlights Here’s what’s been going on at SUSU in the past month: You Are More Than… 194 students came to see our therapy dogs SUSU gave away over 700 items of free food and drink during exams Culture Over 570 students joined our Chinese students & Scholars Association and Activities Team for our […]
LGBTQ+ positive books
Celebrate pride all year long with books by LGBTQ+ authors! From inspirational memoirs to irresistible romances, these stories honour the journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals and the larger movement for love, acceptance, and equality for all. For LGBTQ+ month we have compiled a list of popular books for you to read. Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine […]
Student Loan Scams
We’ve had reports that there is an uplift in student loan scams currently. Students are advised to be vigilant against scams as they await the next payment of their maintenance loans. The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to be aware of fraud and smishing scams as the next student loan payment date approaches […]
SUSU Sustainability 2023 Round-up
Amplifying your voice This autumn, we launched the Students’ Sustainability Forum, our student-led forum which acts as a sounding board on the issues that matter to you. The forum has reviewed the action being taken by the University to address the climate and ecological crisis and is asking that it continue developing ambitious environmental commitments. […]
Welfare Sec thoughts on Alcohol Awareness Week
Drinking is a massive part of uni culture, and when done in safe, consensual environments can be lots of fun! However, problems can arise when people are feeling nervous, pressured or unsafe when drinking at socials. Committee members should keep an eye on members, as well as each other, to check everyone is feeling comfortable […]
International Students’ Day
Today is International Students’ Day, a day to celebrate our diverse community of students! We’ve spoken to some members of our Clubs and Societies about their experience of studying in the UK, and how belonging to our Clubs and Societies enhanced their University experience. Uluk Rasulov “I come from a small country of Kyrgyzstan in […]
Transgender Awareness Week 2023: Transgender Healthcare
The majority of healthcare needs for a transgender person are just the same as any other person. And, like us all, trans people are entitled to open, respectful, sensitive care from healthcare providers. However, this unfortunately is not always the case, and there are often many difficulties for trans people to receive the level of […]
Student Experience Survey
The Student Experience Survey is your opportunity to give feedback on your student experience. It is a collaboration between your Student’ Union (SUSU) and the University of Southampton. We are working closely together to ensure your feedback is valued, listened to and acted upon. We would like to understand your experience, so that we can […]