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 […]
Advice Centre Blog – 08/05/24
Ash Hunt – Advisor Academic Integrity in Exams 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 […]
Advice Centre Blog
Hello everyone, To launch our new weekly Wednesday blog, we thought we would begin by introducing you to your advice team and explaining a bit about what we do. So, who are the Advice Centre? Our team comprises of trained professionals ready to assist you with a range of concerns; from navigating housing issues to […]
Lesbian Visibility Day: How to not make lesbians feel invisible
Amy here, your token gay sabb. When every day seems to be somebody’s Day of Visibility, it can be easy to forget what this actually means.