The StudentCrowd Best Student Cities 2023
We are pleased to share that Southampton was rated number 8 on the list! StudentCrowd analysed 9,304 reviews submitted by students in the last 12 months. Within the review, StudentCrowd users rated the cost of living, eating out, night life, shopping and public transport in their university location. You can check out the Top 20 Best Student Cities 2023 […]
Introducing SUSU’s Green Sleeve Initiative
Helping SUSU be more sustainable and saving you money! Every time you want a hot drink from The Shop bring along your own cup or purchase one of ours to keep. Put one of our FREE green sleeves on your cup before filling it up with your drink of choice. At the checkout scan the […]
Winter Break Opening Hours
As we approach the winter closure, we wanted to make you aware of our Christmas opening hours for SUSU venues and buildings. The Stag’s 16 & 17 December: Closed 18 – 20 December: 15:00 – 22:00 *Closed for Christmas Break* 2 – 5 January: 15:00 – 22:00 6 – 7 January: Closed The Bridge 16 […]
All Student Vote – The Result
Following a petition being submitted at the start of the month by a student, which very quickly gained the required 250 signatures, SUSU held an All Student Vote which asked students to vote on whether they thought the University should lower or remove the charge on the Sports Pass. The All Student Vote needed to […]
All Student Vote – Sports Pass
On Friday 09 November 2023, SUSU opened an All Student Vote on the following statement: “The University should lower or remove the charge on the Sports Pass Sport is supposed to be inclusive and accessible. Adding this charge in the middle of a cost of living crisis stops people playing sport and makes Southampton University […]
SUSU Shop makes £200 local charity donation
As part of The SUSU Shop’s partnership with Nisa, we are part of the “Making a Difference Locally” charity scheme. This enables local retailers like us to donate money to their local communities. These funds are raised through specific products we sell in store, and then a local charity is chosen for a donation. We’re […]
SUSU Signs Annual Relationship Agreement with University
On Thursday 19 October our Union President, Ed Brooker, and the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Mark E. Smith, signed the University and Students’ Union relationship agreement. This agreement is signed annually between the two organisations, and outlines how we will both work together, commit to improving the student experience at Southampton, and always have students’ interests as […]
The Advice Centre supports students over housing deposit issues
The Advice Centre at SUSU offers students a wide range of housing support, including knowing your rights on deposits with landlords and lettings agents. Our team have been made aware of issues with the lettings agency Posh Pads, and noticed an increase in concerns and complaints this year. Many students contacted The Advice Centre with […]
SUSU, Southampton Sport and Be Active shortlisted in ukactive Awards 2023
We are excited to announce that SUSU and the University of Southampton have been shortlisted in the ukactive Awards 2023! SUSU, in collaboration with Southampton Sport and Be Active, are nominated for the Physical Activity Excellence Awards (BUCS). You can view the full awards shortlist here: Finalists revealed for the ukactive Awards 2023. This week […]
SUSU Building 42 Closed Friday 01 September
Please note that SUSU Building 42 will be closed all day on Friday 01 September due to fire alarm testing. SUSU Building 40 (including The Stag’s, The Advice Centre and SUSU Lettings) will remain open as normal. Building 42 will reopen as normal from Monday 04 September!