Just when you were starting to feel bogged down in deadlines, it seems the Easter bunny came early.

We’ll be hopping over to the Union Redbrick on Thursday from 11:00 to lay out an edible eggstravaganza!

Eggspect a chocolate competition with a difference, as you get the chance to pick five delicious eggs from our clucky dip. If you get the golden egg, you will win a HUGE Lindt chocolate collection.

That’s going straight in our baskets!

Look out for our Marketing and Communications crew on Friday in Winchester as well, as we give you another chance to win at … Read the rest

Whether you are a full blown subscriber to #newyearnewme, or merely looking to shake up your routine, there’s no denying that with each new year comes an opportunity to make changes to your life. But making those changes last the first week, let alone the entire of 2017 comes from having a truly great resolution – here’s how to find yours.

Word by Ben, our Marketing and Communications Crew member.

• Set one big goal

Trying to do too many things means breaking and reforming lots of habits at once. It can lead to burnout and stress, and you’re better … Read the rest

With deadlines on the horizon, our Marketing and Communications crew member, Guillemette, talks about how to survive studying over the holidays…

Warm houses, bright lights and more food than a famished student could dream of; who doesn’t love Christmas? After a first semester made long by the absence of a half term, we are all looking forward to rushing back to home and its comforts.

But a cloud darkens the Christmas lights: exams and deadlines. Lecturers seem to forget that holidays are for relaxing and have laden you with coursework as well as the threat of January exams or deadlines … Read the rest

Why buy Mince Pies when you can have great fun making them whilst singing along to some top Christmas songs in your kitchen (and possibly annoying the neighbours). Our Marketing and Communications Crew member, Kathryn, shares her simple step-by-step guide on how to make them – what could go wrong?

Shopping list

• 225g of butter, diced
• 350g of plain flour
• 100g of (caster) sugar
• 280g of mincemeat
• milk
• Icing sugar

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180^oC for a fan oven or 200^oC for a normal oven.
• Rub the diced butter into the flour until the mixture

When she’s not in Southampton enjoying the festive activities, our Marketing and Communications crew member, Selina, has been scouting out the best things to do in Winchester. Thanks again for some great photos Selina!

If you’re staying in Winchester this Christmas there’s plenty of festive fun to be had. Whether you’re interested in hand made Christmas craft fairs or love to sample the Christmas delights, there’s something for everyone here this holiday. Grab a mince pie and a cup of tea, the following festivities are guaranteed to make your tinsel tingle.

Winchester Christmas Market

The Winchester Christmas market is undoubtedly … Read the rest

Are you currently looking for a part-time job opportunity that fits in with your studies? You’re in luck!

We’re looking to recruit two Brand Managers for our popular Laughter Lounge events. If you’d like to earn some experience in marketing and events, as well as some extra money, email events@susu.org for more details.

In the meantime, make sure you do your research and come along for an evening of comedy to have you tickled pink on Thursday 12 May in The Bridge. Tom Allen will be headlining with Luke Benson as support and Adam Hess as MC. Find out … Read the rest