Tag Archive > experience

16
Feb

Last Chance to Nominate Yourself in the Spring Elections

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You wouldn’t turn down your dream job – so hurry and nominate yourself in our Spring Elections before 13:00 today!

All you need is passion and an interest in the area and we will offer full training on the job. Our Full-Time Officer positions are salaried and our Part-Time Student Leader roles can fit flexibly around your degrees.

We understand that you want to brush up those manifestos as you would a regular job application. However, make sure you don’t miss the deadline today to run for one of our roles.

You can nominate yourself now at www.unionsouthampton.org/elections.

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12
Jan

Recommend a friend for a role

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Do you know someone that…

  • Cares about others?
  • Is passionate about sport?
  • Cares for students’ health?
  • Loves social media?
  • Is passionate about Performing Arts?
  • Cares about design?
  • Loves fundraising?
  • Cares about Medics?
  • Loves the stage?
  • Is passionate about diversity?
  • Is passionate about our community?

If you have someone in mind that demonstrates passion and enthusiasm, they may be just perfect for our Full-Time or Part-Time Officer roles. Recommend them for a role at www.unionsouthampton.org/elections/2016/they-are-ready.

Or if you would like more experience in the area you love, why not consider a role for yourself? Find out more at www.unionsouthampton.org/readyRead the rest

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17
Nov

SUSO appoints new musical director to launch new era

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Southampton University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO)  has appointed Music Director, Susanna Riddell as part of the launch of a new era.

Our student-run orchestra, which first launched in October 1919 as an orchestral society at the Hartley University College (now the University of Southampton), celebrated its 97th birthday last month.

With over 90-strong members, the student group continues to provide opportunities to study and perform some of the most challenging symphonic repertoire. Membership consists of students studying a wide variety of subjects at the University of Southampton ranging from mechanical engineering and medicine, to music and archaeology.

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11
Nov

Surge Radio wins two Student Radio Awards (SRAs)

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Our very own student-run radio station, Surge Radio, has won a gold and a silver award following three nominations at last night’s 2016 Student Radio Awards (SRAs) at the Indigo at the O2, London.
The nominations were announced on Wednesday 12 October, with Surge receiving three nominations: Best Entertainment Programme with ‘The Lowdown with Tom Cross’ (Gold Award) and ‘Don’t Touch Me I’m Famous’ and Best Male – Tom Cross (Silver Award).
The SRAs are an annual awards ceremony run by the Student Radio Association, where student radio stations across the UK are recognised for the work they do … Read the rest

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07
Nov

Work with us: We’re looking for an External Trustee (Finance)

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Are you an experienced Financial Director?

We’re looking to hire an External Trustee (Finance) to help us shape the future of our Union.

You’ll be working alongside 3 other External Trustees and 12 Student Trustees. Your role will be to provide support and specialist skills to ensure our Union can achieve its ambitious objective to be one of the top ranked Unions in the country within the next four years.

The Role

The appointment is for a period of 3 years with an option to reappoint for a further 3 years.

The Candidate

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02
Nov

Enjoy world-class press opportunities with The Edge

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Our very own entertainment magazine The Edge, attended press conference for The Light Between Oceans with Director Derek Cianfrance and Hollywood A-listers, Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander.
The conference, held at Claridges, was organised prior to the European premiere of the film in central London to discuss the film’s themes, genre and performance.
Editor of the student-run magazine and University of Southampton BA Film and English student, Anneka Honeyball, attended the film’s press conference. She says, “Sitting on the front row as I watched two of my favourite actors in the flesh was just amazing. As an aspiring journalist, … Read the rest

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21
Oct

Thursday’s Laughter Lounge – Suzi Ruffell, Jake Lambert and Matt Ewins

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Discover new talent and experience some of the funniest people on the planet at our Laughter Lounge shows.

We are delighted to confirm that Suzi Ruffell, Jake Lambert and Matt Ewins are on the bill for our next show on Thursday 27 October from 19:00 (Doors) at The Bridge.

If lectures are getting the better of you, take a night off to watch top professional comedy  with performances from:

★Suzi Ruffell (Headliner)

Having previously supported Alan Carr, Josh Widdicombe and Kevin Bridges on tour, Suzi has been dubbed a ‘real stand up gem’ by The Guardian.

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15
Sep

Retro Roller Disco: It’s time to roll straight back to the 80’s!

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Hold on to your friends and bowl round The Cube in a night of spinning and dancing to a perfectly retro soundtrack!

To avoid you colliding into a course mate and making those tutorials awkward for the rest of the year, we have planned 2 sessions during the evening so you can pick which one you prefer.

Join our official Facebook event for more updates and to see who else is going.

Here’s what you can expect…

 

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Where? The Cube (The Union, Building 42, Highfield campus)

When?  Sunday 02 October. First session: 17:00-19:00  Second session: 19:00-21:00

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13
Sep

Master Passes are selling fast – Get yours before they sell out at unionsouthampton.org/boxoffice

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In just 11 days, you will be heading down to Southampton or Winchester to embark on some of the best years of your lives. Are you ready?!

Giving you 10 amazing chances for you to make friends, party and let off steam before you start your lectures, our Master Passes mark the ultimate start to your student experience.

Our Passes have completely SOLD OUT over the past few years! If they aren’t already sold out in the next couple of weeks, we will be taking them off sale on Friday 23 September at 18:00.

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29
Apr

Sub Focus to headline Graduation Ball 2016 – Don’t miss out!

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It’s been an exciting week of news about your Graduation Ball following the announcements that Clean Bandit and DJ Fresh will be headlining the ball of the year! But, we are pleased to add another headline act to the star-studded bill with Sub Focus confirmed to play the evening.

Best known for his single ‘Tidal Wave’ feat. Alpines, which has over 13.5 million views on YouTube, the drum and bass electronic DJ completes the headline acts for what is set to be the best Graduation Ball yet.

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