Names Matter – All The Ways To Change Your Name At UoS 🏳️⚧️
Joshie Christian, VP Education Hi all, As part of Trans Awareness Week this year, I wanted to take a sec to gather together all the up-to-date information around making sure the right names are used and displayed across the University and the Students’ Union. From Toby, your current VP Inclusion, to Lottie or Amy, your […]
October 2025 Highlights
Powered By EmbedPress Celebrating Diwali Melia Over 200 students participated in our Diwali Mela and more than 300 sparklers illuminated Redbrick, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness! This year, we collaborated with both the Indian Society and the Hindu Society, and the event featured a wish board, henna art, and dance performances from […]
Top energy-saving tips: Save cash and cut your carbon footprint!
Did you know that small changes to your daily routine can help you save money and reduce your environmental impact? Whether you’re in halls or a shared house, these top energy-saving tips are easy to adopt, could save you around £50 to £100+ per year on bills, and help you stay snug through the colder […]
SUSU & Sabb Update – 31/10/25
Emma Brown, Union President Happy Halloween! It’s been fantastic seeing so many of you around Southampton wearing weird and wacky costumes – always a highlight of my year! Winchester I visited Winchester School of Art on Wednesday for the open day, which has inspired the idea of a WSA Week. If you’re in a club, […]
Your Cosy Guide to October: 5 Ways to Embrace the Season
Toby Page, VP Inclusion Halloween is about having fun, in whichever way works for you. Don’t make yourself do things you don’t enjoy! Here are a few cosy ideas for how to enjoy Halloween in a low-key, chill way. 1. The Craft & Sip Sanctuary Make something with your hands! The simple, repetitive motions of […]
Spooktacular & Sustainable: Top Tips for an Eco-Friendly Halloween 🌍🎃
Halloween is creeping up, and while it’s a time for jack-o’-lanterns, dressing up and creepy fun, it can also be a bit of a monster when it comes to its impact on the environment. From plastic decorations to fast fashion costumes and uneaten pumpkins, the spooky season can leave a scary environmental footprint. But fear […]
SUSU & Sabb Update – 17/10/25
Emma Brown, Union President Freshers Hi everyone – what an exciting few weeks! We ran over 60 events during freshers, with 13,430 tickets sold and 8,500 slices of pizza given away (I’m sure I ate at least 10% of those). We also sold 4,026 pints of Stag’s Lager and cider in total – both of […]
Support Services
Sam Scott, Head of Advice and Support University can be incredible. It can also be tough. Life can throw things your way that you weren’t expecting and hadn’t planned for leaving you feeling worried, isolated and anxious. The university has various support services available to help but it can seem overwhelming trying to pick the […]
September 2025 Highlights
Powered By EmbedPress Freshers 60 events over the 2 weeks 13,430 tickets sold Our Student Support team provided over 2,000 hours of help during Freshers’ Your Top Rated Events PGR Quiz: 5🌟 Plant A Plant: 4.61🌟 Big SUSU Quiz: 4.50🌟 Sports Fair: 4.26🌟 Societies Fair: 4.25🌟 Freshers Fair Over 6,000 attendees 8,500 slices of […]
International Mental Health Day: Managing Burnout
Toby Page, VP Inclusion Many students face burnout during stressful periods of the year. If you are struggling, the Advice Centre and Student Hub are here to support you. What is burnout? Burnout is exhaustion as a result of prolonged stress. It can happen to anyone, for any reason. If you are experiencing burnout, that’s […]