This year, National Student Money Week (NSMW) is taking place from 4-15 March, with the aim to share the importance of making informed financial decisions to mitigate risks and encourage you to have open conversations about money and improving your financial wellbeing.
Throughout NSMW, the University’s Financial Support Team will be running events on campus, with a range of activities and freebies, where you can discuss your financial challenges in a comfortable environment, find out more about the available support, and ultimately take a small step towards making things better.
What’s on
- Tuesday 5 March, 14:00-16:00, Student Hub Hangout Space (B37)
Head over to this special drop-in with refreshments and activities by Student Money Champions where you can win Amazon and Southampton Sport vouchers. You can also speak with staff members from the University’s wellbeing, sport, financial support, and disability and inclusion services who will be there to talk about the ups and downs of managing money and let you know about the support available to you. - Thursdays 7 and 14 March, 12:00-14:00, Hartley Library foyer
Come by and meet the Financial Support Team to learn about the support and resources available at the University to help you manage your money and financial well––plus, you can grab some freebies!
Enter the Blackbullion competition to win £500
Our financial education partner, Blackbullion, is giving you the chance to win £500 towards building an emergency fund by completing their new ‘Risk’ learning pathway online by 15 March which will automatically enter you into the prize draw.
If you haven’t done so already, you will need to register for a free Blackbullion account as a UoS student to access the pathway. It only takes about 20 minutes to complete, and you will also gain useful tips and information on how to tackle financial risks and minimise their impact on your money. If you have more time, why not explore their full library of pathways to improve other areas of your financial knowledge.
Financial support
- Student Safety site – Developed in collaboration with Hampshire Police, find official and reliable information on how to keep safe from various issues, including money mules and scams.
- Cost of Living site – Financial support and initiatives across the University and SUSU to help you with your finances.
- Book a 1-1 appointment with the Financial Support Team
- SUSU Advice Centre – Free, independent, and confidential advice on practical issues including finance.