Disability History Month 2024
14 November – 20 December Join us as we celebrate and learn. Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community Disability History Month is here, and this year’s theme focuses on livelihood and employment. As your Vice President of Welfare and Community, I’m committed to ensuring our disabled students have a voice, feel represented, and have equal […]
Movember at SUSU
Conor White, VP Sports Movember has been in full swing this month, with so many of our students getting involved in ‘Growing a Mo’, 60km Move Challenge, hosting a Mo-ment and a magnitude of other lovely ideas. The reason so many of our students get involved with Movember is due to the great work that […]
Transgender Awareness Week
13 – 19 November Join SUSU as we celebrate and learn Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community Happy Trans Awareness Week! For this blog post we are sharing specific resources on gender identity, being an ally to Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming people, and sharing broader websites and charities with resources for supporting the entire […]
Diwali
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant festivals in India. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana in Hindu mythology. Celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists worldwide, Diwali is marked by […]
Racial Microaggressions
A microaggression is a statement, action or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalised group such as a racial or ethnic group. Microaggressions can be intentional or unintentional and they are based on biases associated with race, religion, belief, ethnicity, sexuality orientation, gender and disability, Microaggressions […]
Celebrating Black Women in Black History Month
Given that Black History Month is coming to a close, it is important to remember the value of representation, determination, and the significance of women’s voices in influencing Black history. Addressing Black Underrepresentation in the Workplace Despite the fact that laws exist to protect discrimination against women, Black women face many challenges at work, including: […]
ACE Awareness Week
Asexual Awareness Week This week, SUSU are celebrating Ace Awareness Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about asexuality and celebrating Ace individuals. Throughout the week, you’ll be able to find out more information about asexuality through events and around SUSU helping to educate on the experiences of Ace individuals. This important initiative seeks to […]
The Importance of Asexual Visibility in Today’s World from LGBTQ+ Officer, Sophia Hanson
The Importance of Asexual Visibility in Today’s World from LGBTQ+ Officer, Sophia Hanson We live in a time of unprecedented freedom for queer people of all stripes. It’s not perfect, by any means, but protections for gay and trans people are being established in more and more countries, gay marriage is being legalised, and gender […]
Summer Elections – Candidates Announced
Now more than ever, you can make a change! If you want to make change happen and improve student life at Southampton, now is your chance. Voting is open from Wednesday 15 May at 09.00. Have your say on who should be your next School & Department Presidents, Trustees, Student Officers and more before Friday […]
LGBTQ+ positive books
Celebrate pride all year long with books by LGBTQ+ authors! From inspirational memoirs to irresistible romances, these stories honour the journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals and the larger movement for love, acceptance, and equality for all. For LGBTQ+ month we have compiled a list of popular books for you to read. Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine […]