Night owls, rejoice! From Monday 06 November at 07:30, Hartley Library will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until Friday 15 December.

Group Study Rooms will also be available to book 24/7 during this period.

Remember that after 22:00, the outer Library doors are card entry only, so you’ll need your University ID cards to gain access.

24 hour opening provides the opportunity to study at all hours of the day and night, but don’t forget to take regular breaks and stay hydrated. If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed with your studies our Advice Centre, … Read the rest

We are working in partnership with the University of Southampton to deliver the annual Christmas Light Switch On!

Join us on Monday 16th November at 4pm! The afternoon kicks off with a Christmas market on the Red Brick area where you can find the perfect gifts and festive foods to help you on your way to sorting your Xmas shopping. At 4.30pm, you can enjoy Christmas carols performed by the University brass band, or live acoustic music in The Bridge. At 6pm, Adam Wheeler, the University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor will switch-on the Christmas lights. Joining him on our outdoor … Read the rest

Approved at Union Council last Monday, we will be holding a referendum on Friday 30th October for students to decide whether they want the Hartley Library at Highfield campus to be open 24 hours a day, year-round.

In response to the increased student intake and in order to ‘reduce library overcrowding’, the University has planned to begin 24-hour opening of the Hartley Library from 2 November 2015 to 5 June 2016. The referendum is a response to the lack of student consultation carried about by the University. The last student consultation on a 24-hour library was run in 2013, when … Read the rest

…which roughly translates to: “exam season is back!” But no worries, here at SUSU we’ve got a few bits and pieces organised to keep you sane throughout the exam period. Between 12 and 23 January, we’ll be holding our infamous Stress Less Fest on campus. With exam period commencing that very week, this is a timely opportunity to battle stress-levels university-wide.

First things first, you’ve got to stay healthy and eat well during the revision period, so we’ve got a huge stock of bananas that we’ll hand out every day in the entrance of Hartley Library from 12 – 16 … Read the rest

Fancy bagging yourself a cool £1,000? The Student Barometer survey takes just minutes to fill out, and gives you the chance to win a whopping cash prize which could be the perfect amount to treat yourself to a holiday or put towards that car you keep meaning to save up for. What have you got to lose?!

What is it?

The Student Barometer is a questionnaire which lets the University know what you think about everything on offer, from your course to the campuses, or teaching to the technology on offer. The results are anonymous and collected by a third-party … Read the rest

How well do you think the University of Southampton teaches you and supports your education? Maybe there’s things that you love, or maybe you’ve got ideas on where there’s room to improve.

The Student Barometer is your chance to let the University know what its students really think – which areas need focus, or could be better with a little investment.

Previous changes have included time and funding being put into the quiet study space in the Hartley Library – for those stressing over workloads or ever-looming deadlines, we know that’s an invaluable improvement. This followed on from positive comments … Read the rest

As you will know, last week marked the beginning of graduation ceremonies on campus. Droves of students have been turning up in their finest dress, both excited and nervous. The words on most graduands’ lips spoke excitement for this official-feeling step into the real world, and mostly nervous about this ‘strange’ handshake they had never encountered before… well that and falling over in front of family, friends and lectures. What can we say, so far the ceremonies have been nothing but a great success, campus being blessed with beautiful sunshine to accompany the celebrations.

Even though professional photographs are available … Read the rest

In response to student demand, staff at Hartley Library have announced their extended opening hours during the upcoming exam period, made possible by the Education Enhancement fund.

“From Monday 28th April – Friday 6th June, the Hartley Library will be open continuously every day of the week.

Saturdays are special, though – the Library will close at midnight, have a short break, refresh and open again on Sunday at 9:00 a.m., continuing throughout the week.

We know that you like to study at all hours, especially during exam time. The Library is making these changes because our students asked us … Read the rest

The full schedule for the forthcoming exam period has been revealed.

The document – which can be accessed here – features over 700 exams spread across the three week exam period.

However, students are warned that the timetable currently online is only a draft, and exam dates may change closer to the date. Personal exam timetables will be confirmed through SUSSED on 5 May.

Students are encouraged to contact their Academic President as soon as possible if any exam clashes are noticed.

The summer exam period will take place from Monday 19 May until 7 June, … Read the rest