30 June 2011 »
Dear Aunty SU My house contract is ending on 1st July. I’m really worried that the landlord will keep my deposit unfairly. How can I stop him? A concerned tenant Dear Concerned Tenant Good question and so glad you’ve asked me before you’ve moved out! First things first – is your deposit protected? I’m hoping […]
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Tags: Dear Concerned Tenant, Housing Guide, SUAIC, susu
15 June 2011 »
Dear Aunty Su I worked so hard at my exams but my results were nowhere near what I’m capable of. I’ve been going through some really serious family problems but I’m worried that if I say anything the Uni will think I’m making excuses. What do you think I should do? Stressed Out Dear Stressed […]
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Tags: Dear Aunty Su, Special Considerations, susu
18 May 2011 »
Southampton City Council are currently trying to impose an Article 4 Direction on the whole of Southampton. What does this mean? This means that Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO’s) will have to apply for planning permission in the future to change from being a family home to a house where two or more unrelated people […]
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Tags: Council Planning Department, HMO, Noise Abatement Orders, North Wards
06 May 2011 »
“Dear student volunteer Students at the University of Southampton would not benefit from a fantastic range of opportunities during their time here without your help We know you freely give up your time and energy to make a difference for your fellow students, either by running a club or society, representing and supporting students, running […]
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Tags: Becki Newstead, Societies Officers Tuesday, Student Unions, susu
05 May 2011 »
What a fantastic night we all had last night! I was incredibly proud of what our volunteers have achieved within our Union, our University and our wider communities. It was fantastic to see the passion and support that people had for each other, with standing ovations, applause that seemed to go on forever and a […]
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Tags: susu, union
14 March 2011 »
Students at Southampton University will be aware of the recent earthquake, tsunami and aftershocks which have had such a devastating impact on the north-east of Japan. Southampton University Students’ Union recognise that you may have been affected by these events either directly, or indirectly. The Students’ Union would like to remind students who may have […]
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Tags: First Support Team, Japan, SUAIC, susu
08 March 2011 »
THE TIME HAS COME TO NOMINATE YOURSELF / YOUR FRIENDS / YOUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR AN EXCELLENCE IN VOLUNTEERING AWARD 2011 The Excellence in Volunteering Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise contributions around the Students’ Union, University and local community and this year they are even more glamorous than before! We have spent […]
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Tags: JCR, Students Union, susu, West Refectory
08 March 2011 »
Dear Aunty SU The Students Union keep telling us not to panic and to wait until after the exams to find a house. But the thing is, my friends are already looking and if I don’t sign up I’ll be left on my own! What should I do? A Worried Student Dear […]
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Tags: Dear Worried Student, susu
08 March 2011 »
Dear Aunty Su How do we know whether we can trust our landlord? He seems ok but what if he screws us over? Worried Students Dear worried students Well, I’m glad you’re worried – like a new boyfriend your landlord is going to be a big part of your life – choose wisely and if […]
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Tags: Dear Aunty Su, Housing Charity, susu, Worried Students
07 March 2011 »
To celebrate the Centenary of International Women’s Day, Southampton University Students’ Union will be running a Ladies Night Event on the evening of Monday 7 March from 7.00pm to 10.30pm at Southampton University Students’ Union, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ. On Monday 7 March we will transform the Students’ Union into a vibrant exhibition and […]
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Tags: Emily Rees, Ladies Night Event, Students Union, University Road