December & January 2025 Highlights
Powered By EmbedPress SUSU+ has launched! Over 1,000 people signed up on launch day, enjoying exciting freebies and 1,000+ plant pot cookies! Student Crowd Ranking In December, Student Crowd ranked us as the UK’s 5th best students’ union! Refreshers Fair Refreshers allowed us to end January with a bang! Over 1,200 students attended the event, […]
Cost of Living Challenges
Michelle Fisher, Student Adviser The rising cost of living presents real and ongoing challenges for students everywhere. From skyrocketing rent to rising grocery prices and the financial strain of other expenses, many students are feeling the pinch more than ever. Strategies to Manage the Rising Cost of Living While the cost of living is undeniably […]
Battling the January Blues: A Guide to Prioritising Wellbeing
Ash Hunt, Student Adviser As the festive season fades and the days remain short and often dreary, many of us experience a dip in mood, energy, and motivation. The so-called “January Blues” is a common phenomenon, a feeling of post-holiday letdown combined with the pressures of new year resolutions, exams, or simply the cold, dark […]
2025 Leadership Elections Nominations Now Open!
Nominations are now open for our Leadership Elections, a fantastic opportunity for you to become one of our new Sabbatical Officers. Following extensive student consultation this academic year we have 5 NEW roles, keep an eye out for more information about the new roles and how they have changed. Nominations close on Friday, February 21st, at 16:00 – […]
Revision Techniques for a positive exam period!
Revision is not the most exciting part of the academic year, but we know how crucial this may be for your success in exams. Revision is an integral part of the learning process and effective revision techniques can make all the difference when you are sat in the exam hall. In this blog post, we’ll […]
Academic Awards Nominations: Now Open!
Do you know an Academic Rep or University Staff member who has gone above and beyond this year? Someone who has made a significant impact by supporting students, enhancing the learning experience, or fostering a positive university community? Now is your chance to celebrate their contributions! Nominations for the Academic Awards are officially open starting […]
Term 2 Events Now Live!
We hope you’re enjoying the start of Term 2! We’re thrilled to announce a lineup of exciting events happening at SUSU that are designed to enhance your university experience. Whether you’re looking to make new friends find out information, develop new skills, or simply have some fun, there’s something for everyone this term. View What’s On […]
You Are More Than
Adam Palmer, Advice Coordinator Welcome back! We hope you had a good holiday break and are back raring to go for the new year! As we head into exam season remember, you are more than your studies. The Advice Centre has provided below some tips to make sure to take some time for yourself over […]
Find Your Perfect Study Spot in SUSU
The new year is here, and for many, it’s time to gear up for exams. Finding the right study space that fits you can really help when trying to stay focused and productive. Around SUSU (Building 42), you’ll find a variety of spots tailored to different study needs. Here’s a straightforward guide to what each space […]
Advice Centre Blog – 18/12/2024
Support Over the Holiday Break It’s that time of year when everyone gets a break for the Holidays! Don’t forget support is still available even when your lectures and seminars have stopped for the year! The Advice Centre is still available to support you up until Friday 20th of December and will be back […]