Student wellbeing events
The Student Wellbeing Team are running events over the winter break for all students staying in Southampton or Winchester. They are a great way to unwind from studying, maintain your mental health, and meet other students staying over the festive period.
Festive hangouts
Join the Student Wellbeing Team in The Student Hub (Building 37, Highfield Campus) for board games, crafting and hot chocolate hangouts. On New Year’s Eve, there will also be food and drink to see in the New Year.
24 December 2021 – 19:00 to 23:00
25 December 2021 – 16:00 to 20:00
31 December 2021 – 20:00 to 00:15
Bauble decoration
Are you staying over the festive period, and would like to find other students who are doing the same? Come and join the Student Engagement Team to meet new friends and decorate a bauble or two. The decorations will be provided – simply pick them up before the session. Drop in for five minutes or come for the whole session, you are more than welcome either way!
22 December 2021 – 12:00 to 14:00 on Microsoft Teams
Pick up baubles and decorations from Erasmus Park reception
22 December 2021 – 17:00 to 19:00 in the Galley Restaurant, Connaught Hall at Wessex Lane
Quiz of the year
2021 was a year of ups and downs – how much of it do you remember? If you love a quiz and want to test your knowledge, this is the activity for you. You can meet students from other faculties and residences while also competing for a great range of prizes.
Rounds will include sports, music, film, news, and general knowledge. The quizmaster will be randomly allocating teams so all you need to compete is Microsoft Teams and your brain! Sign up on Eventbrite.
27 December 2021 – Starts at 18:00 on Microsoft Teams
Staying active
The Jubilee Sports Centre
The Jubilee Sports Centre will be open throughout the winter break, apart from Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25/26 December). More information about opening times can be found on the Sport and Wellbeing Team website.
The team are also offering half price personal training from 13-22 December 2021, and free access to the gym and swimming facilities at the Jubilee Sports Centre and Mayflower Gym between 27 and 31 December 2021. Just turn up and show your student ID card!
Playwaze challenges
Search for ‘Be Active’ on the Playwaze app (available on both iOS and Android), join the community, and complete challenges to be in with the chance of winning prizes.
Be Active racket sports sessions
The Be Active Team are hosting short drop-in sessions for all abilities, so come to the Jubilee Sports Centre and take part in social racket sports such as table tennis and badminton. Whether you’re experienced or not, with a group or on your own, joining these sessions will be a great way to relax and blow off some steam.
21, 24, 29, 30 December and 4 January – 10:00 to 11:00
22 December and 6 January – 18:00 to 19:00
To find out more and book your space, download the Playwaze app (iOS and Android) and email [email protected]
with any questions.
Festive fitness fun
Join the Be Active Team for some festive fitness in Glen Eyre Main Hall! Please wear sports shoes and festive attire if you have any. But don’t worry if you don’t – the team will have Santa hats to help you get in the festive spirit! Sign up on Eventbrite.
21 December 2021 – 14:00 to 16:00 in Glen Eyre main hall
SUSU Buddy System
The Students’ Union Buddy System is the perfect way to connect with another student at the University this winter break and all year. Simply complete the form, and you will be matched with a Buddy based on your personal interests (as far as possible). It will then be up to you and your Buddy to decide how you would like to chat and what you would like to do!
For more information about events being run at the University over the winter break, check The Student Hub events page.
