Your VP Welfare and Community Laura Barr tells you everything you need to know about our promise to not profit from menstrual products sold in The Shop.
What is this campaign all about?
“The move to make period products be at cost price and to stop the Union profiting from menstrual items is a statement to say that we do not support, or want to be complicit in, treating these necessary items as ‘products’ or ‘luxuries’.”
Why is this happening now?
“Now is as good a time as any. Really it should have happened years ago. If we want to … Read the rest
The first ever SUSU-University networking event was held on Tuesday and concluded with the signing of the agreement that defines how SUSU and the University will work together to transform the lives of every student on all campuses.
The agreement states:
“The University has established that there will be a recognised Union of Students in its Statutes. The Union has fulfilled that role since before the University Charter was established. The two parties have always enjoyed positive and respectful relationships. Moving forward we wish to strengthen those relationships at all levels of both organisations and see this agreement as an … Read the rest
After a flood of emails, messages and You Make Changes, we have answered you – bubble tea has arrived at SUSU! Bubble Drop have joined us in Bar 3 (level 3, Building 42)!
For those unaware, bubble tea is a product of Taiwan that has been taking the UK by storm. It became known as ‘bubble tea’ because of the thick layer of foam that forms on the surface of the drink after it is shaken, and can contain toppings known as boba or pearls.
Bubble Drop offers either milk or fruit tea, ranging all the … Read the rest
Ready to elect your Course Representatives, Union Senators and a vast array of other Student Officers? These positions represent ALL students and inform what the Union focuses on through projects and campaigns.
On Saturday, your Sabbatical Officers attended the Southampton protest against the prorogation of parliament, supported by mandate of a previous all student vote.
Whats that, you say? Boris did WHAT? -Bailey the dog, 2019.
In March 2019, SUSU held an all student vote asking if students wanted to support the national campaign for a People’s Vote on Brexit. Of a total turnout of 17.9% (which is the highest turnout we have had from an all student vote), 82.9% of students overwhelmingly voted for SUSU to support this mandate.
SUSU attended Saturday’s protest to represent the Students’ Union and all students. … Read the rest
At Southampton Pride 2019, staff and students from the University and SUSU went along to join in, march, and stand in solidarity with the LGBT+ community.
In the last 50 years, LGBT+ rights have come a long way. In the UK, sexual activity between men was decriminalized in 1967, and in 2010, same-sex marriage was legalized. Although we still have a long way to go, today we all celebrated where we are now, and who we are. Student activism has been a fundamental part of this.
SUSU has donated a record-breaking £235,313.63 to charity over the 2018-19 academic year! This total was achieved through student fundraising and SUSU’s Raise and Give (RAG) Group.
The donations have benefited over 35 charities includingHelp Refugees, Anthony Nolan, Yellow Doorand Trinity Winchester. The total was raised through a variety of events and activities students could get involved with, such as mountain treks, bake sales, quiz nights, 10k runs and much more.
Fiona Sunderland, SUSU’s VP Activities, says: “I’m absolutely amazed by the record breaking total raised this year. A massive congratulations to all those involved and … Read the rest
After student consultation, The Cafe will re-open as ‘The Plant Pot’, a vegan and vegetarian cafe with a zero-waste shop, in the new academic year.
Work is currently underway to transform the current space ready for it’s re-opening in September, where it will serve a brand new, all vegan and vegetarian menu.
After shortlisting from over 100 name suggestions from students and two rounds of voting, The Plant Pot was announced as the new name. The new space will also sell healthy snacks, drinks and will feature re-fillable stations for bulk foods such as, pasta, rice, pulses and grains.… Read the rest
You did it! We can’t wait to meet you! We hope you’re as excited as we are for Freshers’ 2019 to begin. Check out everything we’ve got planned for youbelow 👇
Freshers’ officially begins Saturday 21 September and we’re pretty confident we’ve got something for everyone…
your welcome weekend starts here! 4000 students, One HUGE ‘Hello!’ There’ll be a live DJ, neon and UV zones and face painting! Tickets are £5 or £7 on the door.
I am your new VP Education & Democracy for the coming academic year 2019-20. However, this is about not about me. As part of representing your academic interest, we have your Faculty Officers and Joint Honours Officer who are here to make your time at university a blast.
Now without further ado….
My name is Bailey Williams, your Joint Honours Officer for the 2019/20 academic year. I’m a third year Modern History & Politics student originally from Portsmouth. Previously in my time at the University, I’ve contributed to both student-run magazines and been representing the student body as … Read the rest
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