In line with the University’s announcement of the closure of Highfield campus due to an ongoing water disruption, we have had to close Buildings 40, 42 and 57. This includes The Bridge, The Stag’s, The Plant Pot, The Locker and The SUSU Shop.
We anticipate being open tomorrow (Wednesday 03 May) but will update via our social media should that not be the case.
If you have any concerns or need support, please reach out to The Student Hub. … Read the rest
On Wednesday 25 January SUSU opened an All Student Vote asking students to vote on whether we should support UCU’s upcoming industrial action. Quoracy levels were not reached for this vote, and so SUSU will not be taking a position on the current strike action. You can find out more about the All Student Vote here: All Student Vote.
SUSU is committed to supporting students during Industrial Action, whether that’s through support and advice at our Advice Centre, our supporting our Academic Representatives to answer any questions you have. You can also always email our VP Education and Democracy: … Read the rest
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The Gilbert Baker Pride Flag
This was the flag that started it all! Created in 1977 by Gilbert Baker, Baker and Harvey Milk were tasked to create a flag for the queer community, which led to the creation of a rainbow flag with eight different colours. Inspired by the classic song “Over the Rainbow” from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, each … Read the rest
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Here are some key pieces of legislation that relate to LGBTQ+ issues in the UK:
Take a look at our Winter Break opening hours for 2022:
If you’re travelling to and from WSA, the WSA shuttlebus is a great free service for University of Southampton and Winchester School of Art students!
The service is now running again for the 2022-23 academic year. When using the bus, you will need to show the driver your Student ID card.
The Service runs Monday to Friday 07:30 – 22:30 during term-time. The bus will pick-up/drop-off at the following locations:
Campaign update from Union President, Ben Dolbear
Earlier in the academic year, the Students’ Union launched its first ever Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategic Plan, which details our plans for how we intend to build a sense of equity and belonging for all of our student members and staff, through key areas of work from representation and participation, through to insight and culture. In light of this launch, our VP Sports, Matt Smith, noticed a lack of established mechanisms for supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds to take part in sporting activity.
According to the Sutton Trust, a UK-based educational … Read the rest
Campaign update from Union President, Ben Dolbear
Here at SUSU, we have been working closely alongside colleagues in the University’s Student Engagement team to ensure that next summer’s graduation is an unforgettable experience for all participating graduands. This is because we know that each graduating cohort had their student experience negatively impacted by restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic, and deserve a special moment in the spotlight to celebrate their personal resilience and academic commitment.
Graduation will take place at St. Mary’s Stadium between 20 – 22 July 2022, and each ceremony, though planning remains in relatively early stages, promises to be larger in scale than any graduation our University has ever seen. SUSU has secured diverse representation on the core Graduation Project Committee, as well … Read the rest
The Advice Centre team at SUSU have put together this guide to support you in finding appropriate accommodation in Southampton.
As you may not have housemates or be familiar with Southampton, this guide will support you in finding housemates, help your knowledge of where to live in Southampton and give you an understanding of how to safely rent a property.
At all times, if you have any questions, you can contact SUSU Advice Centre which is your practical support at university. We have advisers trained in housing matters who will be available to offer independent and impartial advice … Read the rest
Voting is now open for our Autumn Elections! This week fellow students will be elected to represent you as your Academic Reps Student Officers and Senators.
From Monday 26 October at 09:00 to Wednesday 28 October at 16:00 you can vote, seal your ballot and have your say in who is going to represent you.
Voting in our elections is one of the key ways you can make your voice heard by the Union.
Every Student Officer and Academic Rep we work with inform the decisions, projects and activities at SUSU. If you aren’t running for a … Read the rest