Wessex Scene

Wessex Scene is the official student publication of the University of Southampton. We cover a huge range of topics, and any student here is welcome to write or illustrate for us. Membership is also free!

Wessex Scene is the official student publication of the University of Southampton. We cover a huge range of topics, and any student here is welcome to write or illustrate for us. 

Get a free membership to receive an email invite to both our WhatsApp community and a Writer's Account. 

  • Getting a Writer's Account will enable you to write for our website - this can be about anything at anytime. Just submit your article to review and one of our editorial team will review and publish it.
  • Joining our WhatsApp will allow you to stay in the loop with any opportunities, attend socials and speak to like-minded people. 

Wessex Scene is a friendly, welcoming society that is the perfect platform for getting involved in journalism or writing, with no previous experience required. Readers are also highly encouraged to take part in our wider community! Check out our Linktree to quickly find things!

Members receive emails when we release a new newsletter on our site as well as a link to join our WhatsApp community.

The Committee

All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Wessex Scene this year are:

Alex Xu
(VP) Treasurer
James Sharp
Content Editor
Emma Leeson
Content Editor
Helena Virag
Content Editor
Brooke Luchford-Blockstrom
Content Editor
Alexandra Giles
Content Editor
Karla Bejan
Editor-in-Chief
Lucy Grant
Head of Design
Maya Stevens
Social Media and Advertising Manager
Hamish McLay
VP Deputy Editor

Membership Information

These are the current membership fees offered by Wessex Scene, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.

You must be a member of the Students' Union to join a club or society
NameCostValid PeriodDetails
Year Free MembershipFREE25/08/2024 - 25/08/2025Sign up to be a part of the Wessex Scene community! Whether you are a writer, illustrator, or just an avid reader, there is something that everyone can be a part of! Upon joining you will receive an email about how to get involved. No prior experience required.

Constitution

All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run

Download Constitution

Health & Safety

All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Wessex Scene are available to view below

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