We’re very excited to reveal the first details of your Graduation Ball 2013 – the ultimate end to your university career and the biggest night of the year!

This year it’s being held on Monday 10th June and after the incredible success of last year, where we delivered one of the best Graduation Balls we’ve ever seen, Oceana in Southampton will once again be providing the venue. Don’t forget to save the date!

Tickets will be on sale to graduates next week, on Wednesday 20th February at 8am and will be available from www.susu.org/boxoffice or in person from The Box … Read the rest

This Saturday 20 October sees the official launch of the new Islamic prayer facilities at the University of Southampton, and the Islamic Society have helped to mark the occasion by organising a small opening ceremony from 1pm which culminates with the mid-day prayer at 1:30pm.

Among the guests will be Prince Badr Ben Saud Al Saud, Professor of Islamic studies in AbdulAziz University, and Dr Ibrahim Dawlish from Alqaseem University.

This event is in recognition of the successful transformation of the prayer facilities, which have undergone significant refurbishment to double the capacity, provide a more easily accessible entrance and improve … Read the rest

This morning, SUSU was on BBC Breakfast discussing changes in Higher Education; and whilst the nation is talking about how students are treated, we’re giving you a chance to have your say as well. Click here to see the story, including interview with Union President, Sam Ling.

This Friday, 5th October (tomorrow), at 3pm in the Bridge Bar, Surge Radio will be relaunching its topical debating programme, The Key Debate.

The first edition will be on current issues in higher education, including tuition fees and place allocation, with a range of different views and personalities represented on the … Read the rest