Fancy a break from work on Tuesday?

Members of our Marketing and Communications team are heading over to WSA between 11:00-14:00 as part of our fortnightly visits to the Winchester campus in order to host a decoration-making stall for the End of Term BBQ.

Last year, we made pom poms out of tissue paper to hang in the trees outside the WSA Cafe, which we have to say, looked pretty effective!

This year, we would like to make windmills to decorate the grassy area – all will be revealed later as to why we want windmills when we announce the … Read the rest

The Chortle Student Comedy Awards is coming to The Bridge tomorrow night from 19:00.

The awards gives young student comedians a chance to get exposure for their stand-up comedy routines. Comedians such as the Inbetweeners’ Simon Bird, Chris Ramsey, Joe Lycett, Tom Rosenthal, Ian Stirling and Tom Deacon have all launched their careers at the acclaimed awards.

If you’re interested in comedy or you fancy a night off the library to have a good laugh with friends, why not join us?! You can get tickets for just £4 from our Box Office at www.unionsouthampton.org/boxoffice or £6 including nachos.

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Bhangra Society joined fourteen other University of Southampton dance societies to enter the KCL Just Dance It 2017 competition at the Greenwood Theatre in Central London.

Seven University of Southampton dance squads entered the dance competition, including Novice Ballet, Novice Tap, Novice Jazz, Novice Contemporary, Novice Street, Salsa and Bhangra, dancing in six different categories: Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Street and Wildcard divided into novice and advanced levels.

The competition, attended by ten universities, was a triumph for our student groups, with Novice Tap and Novice Ballet winning their category, Novice Contemporary placing 2nd, Bhangra Society coming 4th and Salsa … Read the rest

We hope you enjoyed Monday’s Bloc Party. Refreshers’ has been quite a ride already, but we hope you have some juice left ready for tonight’s Big Night Out.

Join us on the ultimate venue crawl across Southampton’s best bars and clubs with thousands of other students.

You can get your hands on tickets from our Box Office at www.unionsouthampton.org/boxoffice or in person at our Union Reception.

Ticket Collection

You can collect your tickets and exchange them for t-shirts from the  Union Reception in Building 42, Highfield campus from now until 20:00 TODAY (Thursday 02 February). After this time, our … Read the rest

You have just 2 days to until Refreshers’ 2017!

So many of you said that you thought Freshers’ went too quickly, so we’re giving you another opportunity to relax and refresh!

For just £25 for a wristband, you can expect entry to all this for FREE:
– Plus discounted food deals throughout the city all week!!

*FREE with our Refreshers’ Pass*

Monday 30 January

BLOC PARTY 

• 22:00-03:00
• Bedford Place, Southampton
• Included in the Refreshers’ Pass
• Individual tickets are £6.50

Join thousands of students for a venue crawl getting you into the hottest bars and clubs in Southampton.
Tuesday 31 January… Read the rest

Christmas Eve Recon Mission – If you’re really feeling keen, going on a scouting mission on Christmas Eve can be a great way to prepare for the sales. Check the back of labels in your fave stores for any markings or numbers which suggest they’ll be going in the sale! Most shops mark everything on Christmas Eve in preparation for Boxing Day.

Arrive early – Okay, so we’re not saying you have to be up at the crack of dawn. But make sure to arrive at your chosen shopping destination by mid morning at the latest to get hold of … Read the rest

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

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves and a BIG Christmas giveaway! ⛄

Christmas is just around the corner, so we thought we would give you a gift to remember every day for 12 days.

We’ll be giving away 12 amazing prizes collectively worth £400 to give you a Christmas cracker of a day!

What will be under your tree?!

We don’t want you to open your presents all at once, so we won’t reveal all the prizes until the day but we can guarantee that you’ll … Read the rest

It’s Poker Pair-o’-dice!

We’re holding the first ever WSA Poker Night on Tuesday 29 November in the WSA Cafe.

What’s the deal?

For just £1 entry, we are offering you the chance to takeover the WSA Cafe for a Poker Night. Your entrance will be collected into a pot for the winning player to take home at the end of the night – so the more of you who come along, the higher the stakes! You can buy tickets on the night, just turn up!

We want as many of you to come as possible, so feel free to bring … Read the rest

Don’t feel you partied hard enough at Freshers’? Want another chance to bond with your housemates?

Introducing Refreshers’ 2017!

So many of you said that you thought Freshers’ went too quickly, so we’re giving you another opportunity to relax and refresh!

For just £25 for a wristband, you can expect entry to all this for FREE:
– Plus discounted food deals throughout the city all week!!

*FREE with our Refreshers’ Pass*

Monday 30 January

BLOC PARTY 

• 22:00-03:00
• Bedford Place, Southampton
• Included in the Refreshers’ Pass
• Individual tickets are £6.50

Join thousands of students for a venue crawl getting you into … Read the rest