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

With Christmas just days away and the weather turning chilly, get into your cosiest jumper, whip up a hot chocolate, grab a mince pie and watch the top 10 Christmas films as chosen by our Marketing and Communications Crew…

10. The Snowman

One Christmas Eve, a young boy makes a snowman that comes to life and they fly together to the North Pole. Despite only being 26 minutes long, the beautiful soundtrack and wintery imagery of this film will warm your heart, whatever your age!

9. A Christmas Carol

Based on Dicken’s classic story, this film tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, … Read the rest

1) Stocking fillers

You don’t know why, but each year when you reach down to the bottom of your Christmas stocking Santa has decided to leave you a solitary satsuma. Is he a big fan of Vitamin C? Or just giving a new twist on the sackful of coal for those on the naughty list? We’ll never know.

2) Presents after dinner

Every year there is that one relative who suggests everyone opens their presents after eating dinner. Needless to say, the notion is swiftly rejected. Why would you want to wait for so many hours to open all … Read the rest

Your Students’ Union offers over 300+ clubs and societies for you to join while you study at the University of Southampton. There really is something for everyone. Each group is student led and supported by the Union. In no particular order, these are 17 interesting and unusual societies that you’d be a fool not to join.

Assassin’s Society

Mock assassinate a target (another member of the society) without being detected or ‘assassinated’ yourself. This society will unleash your inner Jason Bourne, will it beat the other Bournes?!

Price: Free

Breakdance Society

Turn yourself into a B-Boy in a couple … Read the rest