10th October is World Mental Health Day, an annual day recognised by The World Health Organisation to provide an opportunity for those working on mental health issues to talk about their work and what more needs to be done. This year’s theme, chosen by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘young people and mental […]
Hello everyone! Samuel Dedman here, your returning VP Education for 2018/19. I wrote a blog post a few months ago about the new managed print service coming to the University of Southampton, and left it with a promise of a later update about pricing. I’m pleased to say that this is that update, and it […]
Freshers’ 2018 has been packed full of some great daytime and evening events. But wait a minute, Freshers’ isn’t over just yet. There’s still time to get your ticket for the Big Night Out on Thursday 04 October. This is your chance to experience all the nightlife Southampton has to offer at 10 brilliant venues, […]
Don’t miss out! There’s only four days to go until The Greatest Freshers’ Ball 2018. Tickets are selling fast, so hurry and get your tickets now! Our Freshers’ Ball on Saturday 09 October, rounds off an incredible Freshers’ fortnight of events. Get dressed to impress and prepare for a magical journey at the biggest, boldest and best […]
1st October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and our very own Uni Boob Team are shouting from the rooftops about regularly checking your boobs. You may have seen them spreading their boob wisdom around Campus and beyond, hosting Glitter Parties, cake sales, and ‘shower take-overs’, they’re all about raising awareness and having a good […]
Nominations for our Autumn Elections are now open, so take a lead on your course, your Halls and your campus. This is your chance to make change to your university life and share the ideas of fellow students to the Union, the University and the wider world. You can nominate yourself at susu.org/elections. Fancy being […]
Welcome Welcome Welcome! Freshers’ 2018 has officially begun and we couldn’t be more excited. As a warm welcome, your sabbatical officers are running a giveaway as their own little way of saying hello! Who? You can find out all you need to know about your Sabbaticals here. Keep up with them as friends on Facebook, […]
Today marks the beginning of one of the best weeks of the year, National Cupcake Week. Yep, it’s a thing! Originally created by British Baker magazine, National Cupcake Week is a special week set aside to celebrate the “gloriously sweet bundles of joy that are cupcakes.” However, we all know decorating them is the best bit […]
Now that you’ve arrived at the University of Southampton and you’re settling into your new home, it’s time to go and meet your housemates and get stuck into Freshers’ here at the Students’ Union! Here are a few top tips to help kick-start your student experience in the best way possible… 1.Don’t hide away in […]
Congratulations, you’ve secured a place at University! Now the excitement and nerves of moving to a new city begins. It can be tricky to know what’s needed in your student home. For many of you this is the first experience of fending for yourself and it’s easy to pack too much, or forget something important. […]
