At last month’s meeting, Union Senate voted that a disciplinary procedure should be started against Flora Noble, Union President, for not attending the meeting or submitting a report. Flora was unable to attend and a member of staff notified the Chair of Senate prior to the meeting.

The decision was subsequently taken, however, not to proceed with the potential disciplinary action.

As a Students’ Union, we are committed to accountability, respect and wellbeing and we pride ourselves on providing the right support to our members, staff and Officers.

If you have any questions or concerns or want to find … Read the rest

Despite being in the throes of Storm Doris this week, we are looking ahead to what’s set to be a great March. In no particular order, here’s why we think March is one of the most underrated months in the student calendar…

1.Lighter evenings

So where lighter mornings doesn’t really register on the student radar, we’re loving being able to walk back from campus at the end of the day knowing that we have experienced some sunlight. It has even been worth heading out for a quick walk around the stream at Highfield campus during lunchtimes to stock up on … Read the rest

The month has been organised to raise awareness about refugee crisis across the world with a focus on Syria.

Twenty-four student groups are involved in the events programme which includes a free film screening of White Helmets; a bake sale; a panel event headed by Soton2Calais founder and Medical student, Ilaf Moslawy; an Amnesty sleep-out; and much more.

View the full timetable of events on our blog or on the official Facebook event.… Read the rest

In just over a month, you will have experienced one of best weeks of your life at Freshers’. You will have partied across Southampton’s biggest venues in Bedford Place during Bloc Party, had foamin’ fun at our official Freshers’ Foam Party and most importantly, you will have kicked off uni with 6,000 other likeminded students!

If that isn’t enough,  this year, we have thrown in a true gem to the Freshers’ 2016 calendar. Forget Glastonbury and Reading, this year it’s all about the day festival. You can leave behind muddy wellies and wet wipe washes – Southampton Soundclash is … Read the rest

Would you like to have a month off paying your rent or get yourself some fancy furniture for your student pad?

We’re offering you the chance to do just that by completing our annual housing survey here.

Why do you want to know about my housing experience?

Every year we ask students to complete our housing survey, so that we can keep track of the cost of student rent, to ensure we provide a competitive service at our very agency, SUSU Lettings, and so we can give you the information you need to pick the right place for … Read the rest