Social Pressure & Alcohol – How to Say No Without Missing Out
Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community It’s officially 2025, and perhaps you’re partaking in Dry January or simply want to cut back on your alcohol intake. As a university student, stereotypically, that can be difficult. There are a multitude of reasons why someone doesn’t want to drink: it could be religion, addiction, or simply a […]
Navigating Winter Break Conversations: Mindfulness, Boundaries, and Support
Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community 2025 is here! This blog post is all about coming back from the Winter break, reconvening with friends, and managing the conversations around how you spent your Winter break and what Santa left under your tree. This blog post has two objectives: one, to serve as a reminder that […]
Student Support over the Winter Break
As winter break rolls around, students are usually excited for a well-deserved break from studying. But this time of year can also come with its own set of challenges. While some are busy celebrating the holidays with family and friends, others might feel lonely or overwhelmed by studying. This blog is here to provide different […]
Looking after yourself over the Winter Break
Lottie James, VP Welfare & Community There are multiple reasons why celebrating the holidays might not appeal to everyone. In this blog post, I want to share practical tips that can support you regardless of your situation. If you’re stressed about going home as you don’t want to visit family and friends. Everyone’s family dynamic […]
SUSU Ranked Among the Top 5 Students’ Unions in the UK
Southampton Students’ Union (SUSU) has been ranked in the top 5 best Students’ Unions in the UK, as rated by students on StudentCrowd. This recognition is a fantastic reflection of the work that goes into creating a positive, supportive, and inclusive university experience for students. From representing student voices to organising events and offering advice […]
Student Experience Survey 2024
The Student Experience Survey is your chance to provide feedback about your time at University. This initiative is a joint effort between your Students’ Union (SUSU) and the University of Southampton. We’re collaborating closely to ensure that your input is heard, valued, and acted upon. We want to gain insights into your experience, enabling us […]
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 […]
Welfare Sec thoughts on Alcohol Awareness Week
Drinking is a massive part of uni culture, and when done in safe, consensual environments can be lots of fun! However, problems can arise when people are feeling nervous, pressured or unsafe when drinking at socials. Committee members should keep an eye on members, as well as each other, to check everyone is feeling comfortable […]
International Students’ Day
Today is International Students’ Day, a day to celebrate our diverse community of students! We’ve spoken to some members of our Clubs and Societies about their experience of studying in the UK, and how belonging to our Clubs and Societies enhanced their University experience. Uluk Rasulov “I come from a small country of Kyrgyzstan in […]
Student Experience Survey
The Student Experience Survey is your opportunity to give feedback on your student experience. It is a collaboration between your Student’ Union (SUSU) and the University of Southampton. We are working closely together to ensure your feedback is valued, listened to and acted upon. We would like to understand your experience, so that we can […]