Undergraduate Prospectus 2011 - University of Southampton
Undergraduate Prospectus 2011 - University of Southampton
Undergraduate Prospectus 2011 - University of Southampton
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Students’ Union<br />
Over 240 clubs and societies<br />
Something for everyone...<br />
Uniplex cinema<br />
Comedy nights<br />
Whatever your interests, the Students’<br />
Union (SUSU) organises a diverse<br />
range <strong>of</strong> events and activities to keep you<br />
entertained. SUSU is run by students,<br />
for students and you will automatically<br />
become a member when you join us.<br />
From live music, club nights, karaoke,<br />
comedy and international nights at<br />
SUSU’s Cube nightclub to reducedprice<br />
films at our on-site cinema, there<br />
is something for everyone.<br />
Freshers’ Week<br />
SUSU organises Freshers’ Week and the Bunfight during<br />
the first week <strong>of</strong> the academic year, with more than 240<br />
clubs and societies vying for your membership. These<br />
include the Conservation Volunteers, Alternative Indie<br />
Music, Drama, Comedy, Circus, Breakdance, Astronomy,<br />
Motorcycle, Chinese and Mexican societies. If your<br />
particular hobby or interest is not represented, let us<br />
know and we can help you to start your own club.<br />
Get involved<br />
SUSU also gives a voice to the student body. You can<br />
get involved with lobbying the <strong>University</strong> and the<br />
government, helping fellow students or working<br />
as a volunteer in the community.<br />
Getting involved is one <strong>of</strong> the best things you can do –<br />
it’s fun, you don’t need any previous experience and it<br />
looks great on your CV.<br />
Despite its name, the Athletic Union (AU) is not just for<br />
people who want to take part in track and field events.<br />
The AU <strong>of</strong>fers more than 80 clubs, covering everything<br />
from paintballing and caving to archery and gliding.<br />
To explore the full range <strong>of</strong> what the AU has to <strong>of</strong>fer,<br />
go to www.susu.org<br />
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SUSU facilities<br />
Most activities are held at the main SUSU complex on the<br />
Highfield Campus, where you will find:<br />
−−four bars, including the Bridge Bar, with live DJs, and<br />
the Stag’s Head pub, featuring Karaoke Kocktails every<br />
Thursday night<br />
−−SUSU café, open all day, serving hot and cold food,<br />
including organic and halal<br />
−−SUSU shop, with essentials such as food and stationery<br />
−−banks and cash machines<br />
−−travel centre<br />
−−hair and beauty salon<br />
−−campus market, with visiting traders bringing fresh fruit<br />
and vegetables, CDs and other goods<br />
−−330-seat Uniplex cinema, showing recently released films<br />
at reduced prices<br />
−−the Cube, our main entertainment and events venue<br />
There are also Students’ Union facilities at our<br />
Winchester School <strong>of</strong> Art campus, where a lively bar<br />
hosts a range <strong>of</strong> events throughout the year. The campus<br />
also has its own sports and activities representative, and a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> flourishing clubs and societies. Find out more<br />
at http://wsa.susu.org<br />
Find out more<br />
If you want a sneak preview <strong>of</strong> current and planned<br />
activities before you arrive, visit SUSU’s award-winning<br />
website www.susu.org<br />
Watch the latest events and news using our online TV<br />
service at www.susu.tv<br />
Tune in to our award-winning student radio<br />
station, SURGE Radio (1287 AM), or listen online<br />
at www.surgeradio.co.uk<br />
Read about the latest news and entertainment in<br />
our student-run paper, The Wessex Scene, online at<br />
www.wessexscene.co.uk
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