Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Christmas Ball 2016

Join us at 21:00 on Friday 09 December at the Union for a chance to experience a winter wonderland.

We are delighted to announce the full festive line-up:

Enjoy a free glass of prosecco on arrival as you step into Christmas with…

❄ Live performances from DJs Philip George, Drop Division and Jenova Collective

❄ Stars Behind Bars’ with the cast of Channel 4’s Gogglebox

❄ Silent Disco

❄ #ShotsWithSanta at Santa’s Grotto

❄ Christmas Mass Karaoke

❄ Photobooth

Our Ball has sold out in previous years… Read the rest

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…nearly!

With the dark nights’ drawing in and the cold weather making you dig out the knitwear, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas.

At Southampton, we traditionally take the festive season to the next level, pulling out all the stops with events, decorations and many an opportunity to enjoy a merry time with friends and this November is no different.

Once again we have teamed up with the University to organise the annual Christmas Light Switch On on 22 November. Keep snug with a glass of mulled wine or cider, or a … Read the rest

Save the date!

You are cordially invited to our Christmas Ball 2016 on Friday 09 December at the Union.

Last year our sell-out Ball was complete with live performances from Stooshe, Lawson and appearances from the cast of Made in Chelsea. This year promises to be even better, so make sure you save the date!

Tickets will soon be available at www.unionsouthampton.org/boxoffice

Keep up-to-date with the latest news on our official Facebook event here.… Read the rest

So you’ve made it through the first semester and now it boils down to the dreaded January exams. Obviously we know there’s no way to make the revision super fun, but we do have a few tips to help you prepare and (hopefully) feel less stressed!

Start Early

This sort of goes without saying, but start your revision early. Check the dates for each of your exams and prioritise accordingly way in advance. Use all the free time you can during the Christmas break, but of course, do spend time stuffing yourselves with turkey and pudding!

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The holidays are approaching and you are about to embark on a well-deserved break. Like yourselves, we will be resting up ready for 2016. Here are the Christmas opening times at the Students’ Union between Monday 14th December-Wednesday 23rd December.

SUSU (including all outlets) is closed weekends from 11th December unless otherwise stated.

SUSU is closed on the 24th December and will reopen on the 4th January (normal opening times from 4th January)

The Union 

Monday-Friday 8am-8pm

SUSU Lettings

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

The Shop

Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

The Shop on Top

Monday-Friday 10am-2pm

Bar 3 Diner

Monday-Friday 11.30am-2.30pm until Friday 19th December… Read the rest

Struggling to find the spare cash for Christmas this year or maybe you want to build your work experience? We can help!

Our on-site recruitment agency, SURecruit is there to help you to find part-time jobs while you study. We know that it can be hard to balance your studies with work, so our specialist recruitment manager works to find opportunities that you can fit around your degree.

The agency covers vacancies in areas such as hospitality, care, the retail sector and much more!

But we also want to support you by giving you tips and advice to help you … Read the rest

Going home for Christmas is a joy for many, but it can also bring quite a few problems with it; from the temporary loss of independence to having to live by the rules of the house, rather than your own.

The first, and most important thing to remember is that if you’re going home or have been invited somewhere for Christmas, then it is because that is where you’re wanted. Sure, it may not feel like it when you’re having another argument with your annoying little sister, but that’s not to say it’s not true. So even if you’ve got … Read the rest

If you’re a Winchester School of Art student with a ticket to the Christmas Ball, but you are concerned about transport,we have some good news for you…you shall go to the Ball!

We want to make sure you get to the ball, and get home safely, so we have organised free coaches for WSA students at the following times and locations.

Travel to Highfield Campus, Southampton

• Time- 20.30
• Location- Leaves from Erasmus Park car park

Return to Erasmus Park, Winchester

• Times- 02.00 and 03.00
• Location- Leaves from Highfield Interchange

All you need to do is turn up at the locations … Read the rest

As we near Christmas, a huge culture and religious festival in the UK and across the world, we take a look at some of the events taking place around Southampton to celebrate this, both religious events but also events for non-religious people.

Coming up there is the Heart of Christmas celebration, organised by African Caribbean Christian Fellowship Group, taking place at Cantell School on Saturday 5th December. The event will show worship of God through drama, dance and music, and if you are interested then email the committee for information about tickets: accf@soton.ac.uk.

There is also the ever popular … Read the rest

Do you like live comedy? Do you want to see some of the UK’s top comedians do stand-up at your Students’ Union?

The final Laughter Lounge event of 2015 is this Thursday 3rd November from 7pm in The Bridge. You can watch:

MC: Fin Taylor
Open: Harriet Kemsley
Close: Ian Smith

PLUS! You will get a free mince pie with every ticket and mulled wine and hot cider will be available for you to buy during the evening.

Book in advance on the Box Office.

But, if you want the chance to win a pair of tickets to the … Read the rest