The Pre-sessional programme is back for another summer which means the Union will become a one-stop shop for some great FREE activities and events to welcome our Pre-sessional students. And the best part – you can get involved too!
Get all the support you need to help you settle in with our free Advice Drop-In on Monday, make your halls a home with a herb garden from our gardening session and get to know your fellow students at our BBQ on Friday, plus much more!
Here’s what you can expect:
To keep up-to-date with the latest Pre-sessional news, we have … Read the rest
The summer holidays are coming up, and we know you all want to escape from England for a little while; but going abroad can be pricey. Luckily, we’re on hand to find you the best bargains and make sure you can go visit some fantastic cities for under £300!
Budapest
The beautiful capital of Hungary is the perfect place for a weekend away! With return flights costing as little as £60 from London Stansted, and some beautiful bargain apartments available on Airbnb there’s really no reason not to visit Budapest.
Whilst visiting make sure you visit Szimpla Kert, the oldest … Read the rest
We caught up with Zach Rowland, President of newly affiliated society Engineers Without Borders, to find out more about the charity’s work and how you can get involved.
What is Engineers Without Borders?
Engineers Without Borders is a UK charity dedicated to facilitating human development through engineering. This aim is achieved by providing engineering expertise to partner charities, and encouraging better consideration of global responsibility in education. There is a national HQ in London that manages all international placements for professional engineers (amongst other programmes), whilst also providing support for student branches in the form of training and logistics advice.… Read the rest
Whether you’re jetting off to another country this summer or you simply want to learn a few new words, we’re here to help. Learning a language takes a lot of practice and dedication, but if you’re looking for a quick cheat sheet to get you started on the basics, you’ve come to the right place.
According to a list compiled in the Times Higher Education (THE), Southampton has been ranked in the top 60 most international universities in the world and 21st amongst list of UK universities.
Around 1/3 of the university’s total students are international and the University has a campus in Malaysia.
We are always looking for new ways that we can support our international students, both in study and in the other aspects of University life. For example, in 2015, we had our first ever Course Rep Elections at our Malaysia campus and we worked with the University to improve teaching and … Read the rest
This week, we caught up with Rosemarie Stolte, who has travelled, married and has still managed to fit in her PhD. She told us about her journey and why it has all been worth it…
As the title indicates, my story is not so straightforward. At 30 when all my friends had gotten married and were having children – or the other way around – I decided it was time to work on a project that I had been thinking about for a long time. At that time I was already teaching German at the University of Southampton. I was … Read the rest
As some of you may now be aware, this year your Students’ Union is embarking on a significant review of some of its key areas. The project, which will be known as ‘Union Upgrade’, will include a review of the following:
SUSU Brand
Democracy
Volunteering
Student Communities (including International review, Halls Committee review and WSA review)
We are run by students, for students, but we want to go that step further and ensure that every single one of you is involved in how we are run.
This year we have lots of events planned to commemorate Black History Month, .
Black History Month is a time to recognise and celebrate the important contributions that people of African, Arab, Asian and Caribbean heritage make to humanity – raising awareness of different cultures and communities, and our events aim to highlight these contributions.
On the 25th October there will be a free screening of the film ’42’ in Union Films. The film is about Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player in the baseball Major League, and the screening will begin at 2:15pm. Finally on the 28th October there … Read the rest
Freshers’ can be a hard time for some students; having to deal with living away from home for the first time can bring lots of issues. So spare a thought for international students, many of whom have travelled thousands of miles to come and study here. If you are one of those students, then we have lots lined up for you to help make your first few weeks here easier and so much fun!
Of course the first thing we have on offer is the Master Pass, allowing you entry to big events plus activities organised by your JCR. This … Read the rest
The event will focus on bringing about positive change for International Students at the University and aims to create an open discussion between students and the issues they face academically and personally whilst living and working in Southampton.
Topics of conversation during the evening include safety, security, support and accessibility, with five speakers leading the evening’s discussions.
The University’s International Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Spearing will be present at the event to converse with students about the issues which … Read the rest
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