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The University of Southampton Students’ Union, better known as SUSU, is here to help you make the most of your exciting time at university.

Run by students for students, SUSU represents your voice, supports your wellbeing, and helps you find your place in the Southampton community. Whether you need free, confidential advice, want to try something new, or are looking to meet people through clubs and societies, SUSU is here for you from day one.

Throughout the year, SUSU brings campus to life with events, activities and spaces to relax, socialise, and refuel, including cafés, bars, and shops right on campus.

From shaping change at the University to creating unforgettable memories, SUSU is a big part of student life at Southampton.

Stay connected and see what’s on by visiting SUSU's website, or by following SUSU on Instagram or TikTok.

If you want to find out more about SUSU are doing over Freshers 2026, you can also join the Official Freshers 2026/27 Instagram Broadcast Channel.

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:

• Banner - where you can manage your student record and details
• Blackboard - for communications about your course
• Subscribe Self-service - to manage your University IT account and reset your password

Get SUSSED - see the student intranet

Download the MySouthampton app to access a personalised feed of events and activities taking place in our community during the Welcome period and throughout the year.

From free sport and fitness sessions, to careers fairs, guided tours, parties and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

Find out more and download the app

Southampton Sport offers all University of Southampton students a range of fitness, wellbeing and sporting opportunities in various locations across Southampton. Facilities include gyms, outdoor pitches, sports courts and a watersports centre. 

The 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:

• 4 fitness and active studios, including a martial arts studio, with an enhanced fitness class programme
• a new performance sport gym
• 3 squash courts
• a climbing and bouldering wall featuring speed climbing
• a dedicated indoor cycling studio
• a swimming pool
• sports halls

You can also access Mayflower Gym in Southampton city centre and the fitness suite in the Glen Eyre halls of residence, as well as outdoor pitches and courts at Wide Lane Sports Ground.

From pay-as-you-go to annual memberships, there are various payment options to suit your needs. You can find out more about Southampton Sport payment options on their webpages, including memberships and the facilities they cover.

Find out more about Southampton Sport