Nominations are now open in the Summer Elections 2018!

This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your skills whilst working with a student-led charity organisation to represent our members and make positive changes to student life. The roles are part-time, meaning they can fit alongside your studies nicely – they will help boost your CV, too! The positions we are looking to fill are:

Academic Roles:

• School Presidents
• Department Presidents

By-elected Student Leaders:

• Arts and Humanities Faculty Officer
• Halls Officer
• Housing Officer
• Intra-Mural Officer
• Student Enterprise Officer

WSA Committee Roles:

• WSA International Officer
• WSA Social Events Officer
• WSA Welfare Officer

Hindu Society performed at the Battle of Bollywood dance competition at Hammersmith Apollo, London in March.

A group of eighteen students made up the energetic team, who battled it out against 23 other Universities at the competition last month, following three months of rehearsals.

The society are calling for students to ‘like’ their performance video on the Battle of Bollywood competition Facebook page before the 21 April, as they compete to receive the most ‘likes’ to gain an automatic place at the 2018 finals.

Team Captain and former Hindu Society Vice-President, Karishma Patel comments, “I don’t think I’ve met a … Read the rest

Our very own Paintballing Society has come first in the ‘Student Cup’ National Paintball Competition on 25-26 February.

The sixth annual tournament, organised by the UK Student Paintball Network and run by the team at the Central Premier Paintball Series (CPPS) paintball site, was held in Penkridge, Staffordshire, featuring 19 teams across two divisions, making it the biggest competition yet.

We provided the group with £265 to go towards the subsidised travel and the tournament entry free.

The team travelled to the competition on Saturday 25 to prepare with a training session against the other competing teams, before the main … Read the rest

What would you think if we asked you – what are Rugby Football players like?

You might perhaps imagine 15 oversized, hairy and muddy men in the field of play? Do you hear their low grunts or maybe wince at the thought of bone crunching tackles? Does it conjure thoughts of wasted exertion in fruitless pursuit of an oval ball?

Well, if that is what you thought you couldn’t be more wrong.

Why?

Well, on an unprepossessing and grey day all the way back in December, men and women from our Rugby Football Club volunteered to pitch up on … Read the rest

Our very own Southampton RAG team have raised a jaw-dropping £10,352.30 for charity at Saturday’s Megaraid in London.

The student-run fundraising group took to the streets of London in various locations to see how much money they could raise for Breast Cancer Now. They braved the cold weather and early start and shook red buckets to encourage the general public to donate.

The Union’s Vice-President Engagement, Dan Varley says “This year’s total is the most that any RAG team have raised at the London Megaraid. It’s quite amazing for a day’s work and just shows how students’ involvement can really … Read the rest

What better way to get to know your new home, then by taking part in our International Cross Campus Scavenger Hunt! We are giving you the opportunity to win one of these great prizes, simply by sending us photos of places from your adventures:

Prizes –delicious and fun prizes to be won!

• Premier passes to Union Films for your whole team
• Meal at The Bridge for you and four of your friends
• £50 to spend at WSA Art Shop
• A trip to the Union films cinema for your team
• A pitcher of beer from The Stag’s
• Toasties for your team

We will be holding an Emergency Union Council meeting on Tuesday 31 May at 19:00 to discuss a motion relating to Thursday’s decision by Democracy Zone Committee as to the date of the referendum on the rebrand.

When the motion is available, you will be able to access it online at www.unionsouthampton.org/meetings/1147.

All students are welcome to attend, although only elected members of Union Council will be able to vote.

The meeting will be held in The Café and will also be streamed online for you to watch.

The meeting was requested under section 4.4 of Rule 2. The … Read the rest

Are you currently looking for a part-time job opportunity that fits in with your studies? You’re in luck!

We’re looking to recruit two Brand Managers for our popular Laughter Lounge events. If you’d like to earn some experience in marketing and events, as well as some extra money, email events@susu.org for more details.

In the meantime, make sure you do your research and come along for an evening of comedy to have you tickled pink on Thursday 12 May in The Bridge. Tom Allen will be headlining with Luke Benson as support and Adam Hess as MC. Find out … Read the rest

What with work commitments, student budgets and time to hang out with your friends, keeping fit can seem like the last thing on your mind. But we all know we should do it, so whether you are a gym bunny or a sporty type, here is a quick overview of some ways you can exercise in Southampton…

Parkrun

Saturday. 9am. 5k. Okay now the worst bit is over, we can tell you about all the good things. It’s completely free and this includes stats about your run! For example, you can find out how you did for your age group, … Read the rest

Varsity 2016 is epic, exciting and fierce as our Team Southampton heroes battle it out at sports against the University of Portsmouth on Sunday 13th March.

Held at various venues across Southampton this year, including Wide Lane, Jubilee Sports Centre, SUSU (Building 42) and the Watersports Centre, you can show your support on your doorstep.

With over 2000 competitors, this is the largest sporting event in both Athletic Unions’ calendars and a competitive day of sport is guaranteed! But whether you have been involved in Southampton’s sports teams since you arrived at University, or you have never played a sport … Read the rest