University life is about more than studying. It’s about the people you meet, the new experiences you have and the memories you make! Here are some ways you can connect with others, make friends and get the most out of your time with us.
The (also known as SUSU) is run by students, for students.
SUSU can provide support and advice on anything and everything during your time at the University.
To find out more about the ways they can support you and enhance your university life, follow them on:
You can get onto the University’s student intranet as soon as you’ve set up your University IT account and email.
SUSSED will give you access to University news and announcements, as well as useful links, including:
Southampton Sport offers members a range of fitness, wellbeing and sporting opportunities in various locations across Southampton. Facilities include outdoor pitches, sports courts and a watersports centre.
The recently-modernised Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre has a gym with over 200 exercise and weightlifting stations, state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
It also includes:
You can pay for a membership monthly or annually – this gives you access to our facilities, classes, courts, and courses all year round. Our Monthly Plus and Annual memberships will also give you access to an additional 70 BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) gyms across the UK.
You can also join free sessions all year round as part of the Be Active programme.
Be Active aims to make sport free, accessible and fun for everyone. You don't need a Southampton Sport membership to join any of the Be Active sessions and all equipment is provided.
All Be Active sessions can be found on the .