In the recent National Student Survey 2016 results, Union Southampton dropped six points to an overall satisfaction rating of 66%. The sector average for satisfaction is 68%, so we are slightly below that. While we had some good news, specifically a massive increase of satisfaction at the Winchester School of Art campus, this overall satisfaction result is obviously disappointing.
We had a high percentage of respondents who responded that they neither agreed nor disagreed with the statement (20%) or felt the Union was not applicable to them (2%). This represents a large percentage of our members who are indifferent and … Read the rest
Do you really know what our Full-Time Officers are doing day-to-day? To help you gain an insight into what our Officers get up to while you’re in lectures, they’ve launched their very own Twitter accounts. Ask them for progress on projects at the click of a button and get a chance to snoop into the world of University meetings and events planning, as it happens.
It’s official…Freshers’ 2015/16 has begun! Congratulations on becoming a part of something special here at Southampton. We will strive to give you the best time of your life here and it all starts with your Freshers’ Week!
Alongside your JCR (an group of elected officers who are responsible for every halls group, including those in Private Rented accommodation), we have worked hard to bring you the best Freshers’ lineup yet, featuring classic events such as the Bunfight and Freshers’ Ball with brand new ones like The Gatsby Dinner Dance!
But it’s all very good telling you about what we … Read the rest
We’re heading towards our awards season, and nominations for several rounds of awards are closing this week! We’ll run you through the categories and awards one last time so you can make any last-minute choices before the deadline!
EVAs
What are they?
The Excellence in Volunteering Awards are a celebration of the diverse and inspirational volunteering efforts made here in SUSU. Regardless of whether you are a charity fundraiser, a media mogul, a community hero or just doing a great job running your society or JCR, this is our way of giving you the recognition you deserve.
Do you ever wonder what all the different positions are in SUSU? We want to make things clearer for you so you’re aware of the different officials who work or volunteer for SUSU. We have 7 Sabbatical Officers, 33 Student Leaders, 4 Student Trustees and 13 Councillors, who all play a massive part in the running and improving of SUSU so that students have a better time at the University of Southampton. We’ll be releasing Q&A’s of individual Student Leaders, Councillors and Student Trustee, so you can find out more about them and their role!
It’s been another record-breaking year for student democracy at SUSU, with 6,517 votes cast!
There was some action-packed campaigning by some very dedicated candidates.
Every student who voted had a say on the students who will lead our Students’ Union!
And here is who you chose…
UNION PRESIDENT: David Mendoza-Wolfson
Student trustees:
Jade Head
William Yeong
Leon Rea
Samrand Salih
Vice President Student Communities: Oli “Where’s Wally” Coles
International Students’ Officer: Shailesh Agarwal
JCRs Officer: Frankie Mouat
Postgraduate (Research) Students Officer: Ioan Alexandru Barbu
Vice President Education: Sophia “MAMMA MIA ” D’Angelico
Business & Law Officer: Stephanie Kritikou
Engineering & … Read the rest
We’ve got nine places left on Union Council that will be up for grabs at the next meeting, on Monday 2 December at 7pm.
Union Council is the top decision-making body here at SUSU and sets the direction for everything we do, and also holds your elected officers to account.
The places are available for students from particular backgrounds or studying in particular faculties – there are two post-grad (taught) places, two part-time student places and one a mature undergrad place (for those who started at 21 or older). We also have two places for students in both … Read the rest
We’re very pleased to announce that following consultation with students, a plan to radically transform the social, catering and support facilities at Winchester School of Art has been approved by the University of Southampton.
The development, which will include new students’ union facilities, is scheduled to happen this summer so that it’s ready in time for the start of new academic year in September.
The University of Southampton is investing around £750,000 in to the project, and we’ve facilitated on-going consultation on the project with our members to help ensure that the development will meet the needs of students … Read the rest
To mark the start of the build up for Spring Elections, Endsleigh are running an exciting session today at 3pm in The Board Room for those who are thinking about running in the Elections, are interested in what officers do, or have already been an officer.
If you’re intrigued by the idea of running in an election, but want to know more about what it’s like, what you can do, and the potential career development you’ll be able to achieve, it’s a great session to come along to.
This Wednesday we’re running a FREE Women’s Workshop in The Café (Building 42, Highfield campus) between 3pm and 5pm.
With 54% of students at the University of Southampton female, it’s disappointing that this is not reflected in the elected officers at SUSU and that women at the University of Southampton are therefore under represented in the students’ union.
This workshop aims to talk about key tools like confidence, assertiveness and public speaking, while also inspiring the next generation of excellent females of SUSU. We’ve got guest speakers and practical hands-on sessions, so whether you’re considering running to … Read the rest
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