Here at SUSU we have loads to do and there’s always something going on; but it can be hard to keep on top of everything that’s happening and everything we do! We’ve got loads of Facebook pages for different things, but did you know you can give any of those a cheeky like to see what they’re doing?

The newest addition to our social media-verse is The Shop on Top Facebook page! Like this to keep up to date with the latest editions to the glamourous Southampton University clothing and any offers they might have on. https://www.facebook.com/TheShopOnTop

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Your opportunity to make a difference in Southampton through innovation and enterprise

The problem: Isolation of older people in Southampton

A million older people in the UK haven’t spoken to anyone for a month.

At Christmas, an estimated 500,000 older people will be alone.

Sources: Age UK; Friends of the Elderly

Southampton University research has shown the extent of isolation experienced by older people in Southampton.  Local voluntary sector organisations working in this area have confirmed that fresh ideas are urgently needed to make a sustainable difference.

The challenge: To come up with an innovative, enterprising idea … Read the rest

Last night The Bridge played host to a special ‘A Taste of’ event which saw Freshers’ being able to experience the wonderful level of food served in everyone’s favourite campus eatery!

The Bridge’s Michelin Star trained Chef, Luke, was on hand to create some truly spectacular dishes and was helped along by the wonderful team of support staff.

We took the time to catch up with Peter, a 3rd year Music student and Bridge Team Leader who has a new-found passion for food since joining the Bridge kitchen team just over a year ago.

Peter, thank you for taking … Read the rest

SUSU has over 300 student groups that you can get involved in. They come under the following categories: Education, External Engagement, Sports Development, Student Communities, Student Life, and Sustainability. To help you decide what societies you would like to join in September, here’s an introduction and a small taster of the variety of societies we have! We’d like to introduce you to the

Tchoukball Society, Magic Soceity, Cheerleading Society, and Surge Radio!

Tchoukball Society – Louis Baldwin

Tchoukball is a fast paced, mixed, handball sport that requires agility, technique for shooting, safe hands for catching, and nimble feet for … Read the rest

Positive, responsible, fun, outgoing, friendly! Sound like you? Perfect! Why not apply to become a fresher rep?  Your role is to work with the JCR and help new students feel welcome to Southampton University by attending events and sharing your local knowledge to the new students. All successful Fresher Reps will be grouped into teams of six that should stick together and look after new students.

Want to take on more responsibility and challenge your leadership skills? Why not apply to be a Senior Fresher Rep? Your role will be to supervise a team of six fresher reps, and be … Read the rest

Student employment is increasingly becoming an issue as more students struggle to pay their expenses. However, to find a job is time consuming and to fit a job around university studies can be tricky. This is why SUSU want to make sure all Southampton University students know where they can get help if they feel stressed because of financial difficulties, work pressures or if they would like help in finding or applying for work.

A good place to start is the Southampton University’s career events calendar where you can find events that are designed to help you excel in your … Read the rest

Would you like to share your experience of mental health at a focus group with Mind?

The leading mental health charity are looking for participants to take part in groups at Southampton University on Tuesday 25 February 2014.

For a thank you of your time they will be paying £50 participation for two hours.

Interested? You can find out more here http://bit.ly/1e30ZWY… Read the rest

International students at Southampton University will no longer face fee increases during each year of their study.

The movement comes after a SUSU drive, with VP Communities Oli Coles and VP Education David Mendoza Wolfson, to end student poverty.

As a result of the campaign, the University have agreed to end their system of increasing fees for international students and will ensure they know what their degree costs them.

Students previously faced high increases of their fees once they were already at Southampton, with the recent Fee Survey Report revealing that 50% of international students had experienced an increase of … Read the rest

SUSU recently received a message from a student asking about their rights when it comes to open access of their property to prospective tenants.   The student was sent an email requesting a period of open access by Lettings Agency Student NO Fee.

Every week our calendar is crammed full of all kinds of events, from quiz nights and karaoke to meetings and fundraisers. There is literally something for everyone, no matter what you’re interested in – so we thought we’d write a short feature a different event each week!

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First up – a Dodgeball Fundraiser

If you’re going to become true dodgeballers, then you’ve got to learn the five d’s of dodgeball…

…dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge!

Then come along to the Southampton University Dodgeball Club’s annual tournament  on Sunday 10th March at Taunton’s College on Hill Lane for a … Read the rest