Are you one of the 11.2 million people* in the UK on the mobile app, Snapchat? If you are, feel free to add the newly launched university Snapchat account for a behind the scenes look at student-focused news and events across our range of campuses.
Follow the account by adding the username: unisouthampton, or by scanning the Snapcode above.
If you’re graduating this month, be sure to lookout for our Student Communications team who will be sharing all the latest photos and videos live on the new channel.
As part of the launch, the team have developed the first official university branded Snapchat filter, especially for graduation, which will be available on Highfield campus from 19 to 27 July.
Sneak peek at the graduation filter
Shaun Williams, Executive Director of Engagement and Advancement, said:
Our dedicated Communications and Marketing team are always looking to develop new and exciting ways in which to enhance student engagement. So we are pleased to introduce our new university Snapchat account launched just in time for the pinnacle event in the student calendar – Graduation.
The Student Communications Team have a number of channels which they use to engage students, including:
- University of Southampton – Student Communications Facebook page
- WhatsApp. Add us on +44 (0)77 3300 0781 and message us “News”, “Events” and/or “Opportunities” to begin receiving personalised updates.
- Student news on SUSSED.
The team will be looking for students and staff who would like to take part in Snapchat takeovers in the near future. If this is of interest to you, please email: [email protected].
*Stat according to thedrum.com
