We are delighted to announce that tickets to this year’s WSA Summer Ball on Friday 05 May are now on sale on our Box Office at www.unionsouthampton.org/boxoffice.

Our annual summer party will be held at Winchester Guildhall at 20:30. The first 50 guests to arrive can enjoy a free glass of prosecco on arrival.

Electro-swing DJ, Jamie Berry, will provide the entertainment with a set to get you on the dancefloor with music from our very own Surge Radio DJs, who will keep you partying until the early hours.

Capture the memories on our photobooth and get some group … Read the rest

Fancy a break from work on Tuesday?

Members of our Marketing and Communications team are heading over to WSA between 11:00-14:00 as part of our fortnightly visits to the Winchester campus in order to host a decoration-making stall for the End of Term BBQ.

Last year, we made pom poms out of tissue paper to hang in the trees outside the WSA Cafe, which we have to say, looked pretty effective!

This year, we would like to make windmills to decorate the grassy area – all will be revealed later as to why we want windmills when we announce the … Read the rest

We’re delighted to announce that we will be holding a Silent Disco at the WSA Cafe on Friday 10 February.

Join us from 20:30 for a chance to don your headphones and dance like no one’s watching.

Tickets are just £3 each available to buy very soon from www.unionsouthampton.org/boxoffice

You will be able to collect tickets from the WSA Cafe or from the Union Box Office in Highfield using your Student ID and proof of purchase.

Don’t forget to bring your Student ID and proof of age ID on the night to get entry.

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If you were one of the 109 students who joined us for the WSA Quiz and Curry Festive Special a couple of weeks ago, you can rest assured that the Quiz will be back for 2017.

This year has seen some of the most successful quizzes yet, with over 70 students regularly attending the fortnightly Quiz.

We don’t want you to miss out on the quiz due to hand-in season, so we’ve waited until just afterwards to give you something to look forward to. We’ll even be giving you the chance to choose which food you’d like to see served … Read the rest

When she’s not in Southampton enjoying the festive activities, our Marketing and Communications crew member, Selina, has been scouting out the best things to do in Winchester. Thanks again for some great photos Selina!

If you’re staying in Winchester this Christmas there’s plenty of festive fun to be had. Whether you’re interested in hand made Christmas craft fairs or love to sample the Christmas delights, there’s something for everyone here this holiday. Grab a mince pie and a cup of tea, the following festivities are guaranteed to make your tinsel tingle.

Winchester Christmas Market

The Winchester Christmas market is undoubtedly … Read the rest

You’re ready.

Claim your free chocolate today at the WSA Cafe – once it’s gone, it’s gone!

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It’s Poker Pair-o’-dice!

After the success of our last WSA Poker Night, we’re holding another one on Tuesday 13 December in the WSA Cafe.

What’s the deal?

For just £1 entry, we are offering you the chance to takeover the WSA Cafe for a Poker Night. Your entrance will be collected into a pot for the winning player to take home at the end of the night – so the more of you who come along, the higher the stakes! You can buy tickets on the night, just turn up!

We want as many of you to come as possible, … Read the rest

Postgraduate Research students from Optics and Photonics Society (OPSoc) took part in the Winchester Cathedral Primary Science Festival on 08 and 09 November.

The festival, now in its second year, helps pupils to explore science in the spectacular medieval building, working with scientists to carry out practical experiments.

Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the festival is organised to help Year 6 pupils gain an understanding of science in the working world including sound, geology and light as part of their Key Stage 2 Science National Curriculum studies.

The festival was a success with 120 primary school pupils and their … Read the rest

Jingle all the way with Christmas music, festive quiz questions as we party at the final quiz of the year.

We’re celebrating the beginning of the festive season at WSA with a Christmas-themed version of our popular fortnightly WSA Quiz and Curry.

Join us on Tuesday 06 December between 18:00-22:00 for more quizzical fun as we embrace the Christmas festivities at the WSA Cafe.

Entry tickets are just £1 and include 1 raffle ticket, though you will have a chance to buy more on the night. Get yours at unionsouthampton.org/boxoffice.

We will be giving away free mince pies … Read the rest

It’s Poker Pair-o’-dice!

We’re holding the first ever WSA Poker Night on Tuesday 29 November in the WSA Cafe.

What’s the deal?

For just £1 entry, we are offering you the chance to takeover the WSA Cafe for a Poker Night. Your entrance will be collected into a pot for the winning player to take home at the end of the night – so the more of you who come along, the higher the stakes! You can buy tickets on the night, just turn up!

We want as many of you to come as possible, so feel free to bring … Read the rest