February 2025 Highlights
Powered By EmbedPress Leadership Elections 2025 The candidates for the Leadership Elections 2025 have recently been announced. Campaigning is already underway! We are entering an exciting phase of the Leadership Elections as we meet the 19 candidates who are campaigning for the new Sabbatical roles. Don’t forget that voting will open on March 11th! Student […]
Sabbs Update – 07/03/25
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This fortnight, I attended the University Council on the 4th March. It was held at the Science Park, which was the first time I had been! It’s a small business estate just above the motorway on the way to Winchester, which houses small start-up businesses that have come from “spin-outs” from the […]
National Student Money Week 2025
Managing money as a student can be tough, but National Student Money Week is here to help! This year’s theme, “Why Just Survive When You Can Thrive?”, focuses on smart financial habits, savings hacks, and making the most of your student budget. Find the Support You Need The University of Southampton has a range of […]
Finding Accommodation & Housemates
Adam Palmer, Advice Coordinator Looking for accommodation or housemates for the 25/26 academic year? We’ve got you covered with a few easy steps to help you find the perfect place to call home! Finding Accommodation To kick off your search for student accommodation, be sure to check out SASSH (Southampton Accreditation Scheme for Student Housing). […]
Celebrate Outstanding Staff and Course Reps
The Academic Awards celebrate the dedication of course reps and staff who make a significant impact on university life, whether through exceptional teaching, student advocacy, or improving the academic experience. Each year, students can nominate those who have truly made a difference, highlighting their contributions and influence. One award recipient shared their gratitude, saying: “Thank […]
Sabbs Update – 21/02/25
Lawrence Coomber, Union President This fortnight saw our second Housing Fair of the year on the 7th, which was hosted in Building 42 on the Concourse, it focused on helping those who haven’t found housing yet. It was great to see so many of you and we hope that speaking to the charities, private student accommodation and our very own accreditation […]
Academic Responsibility & Conduct
Sam Scott, Head of Advice Receiving a letter from the University saying there has been a suspected breach of academic responsibility and conduct can be very stressful. The letter can be long and complex and in that heightened state of stress it can be very difficult to read let alone make sense of. This may […]
Special Considerations for Exams
Sarah Fergusson, Student Adviser Exams can be a stressful time for any student, but Southampton University understands that some students may face additional challenges that could impact their performance. To ensure all students have a fair opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, the university offers a system for requesting special considerations during exams. What Are Special […]
Why Become A Sabbatical Officer?
Wondering what it’s like to be a Sabbatical Officer? Dive into our video archive and hear directly from past Sabbatical Officers about their incredible experiences at SUSU. In the below testimonials, they share why they loved their roles, the positive impact they made, and the unforgettable moments that made their year at SUSU so fulfilling. […]
December & January 2025 Highlights
Powered By EmbedPress SUSU+ has launched! Over 1,000 people signed up on launch day, enjoying exciting freebies and 1,000+ plant pot cookies! Student Crowd Ranking In December, Student Crowd ranked us as the UK’s 5th best students’ union! Refreshers Fair Refreshers allowed us to end January with a bang! Over 1,200 students attended the event, […]