Purpose Coalition Partnership
Our collaboration with 'This is Purpose' on economic, social and governancce action
Arts at University of Southampton
Explore our arts venues and facilities that are open to the whole community.
Contributing to the community
Education, business and enterprise support, employment opportunities and student volunteering.
Students in the community
Tips for student households and advice on who to contact if you have a problem.
Community news and events
Check out what's on in our events calendar and catch up with the latest news.
Universities of sanctuary
The University of Southampton is a diverse and inclusive community, and we strive to help break down barriers to accessing higher education. We have embarked on an initiative to become a University of Sanctuary.
The University and its local community
The University is committed to being a good neighbour and working to ensure its impact on the local area is both enriching and beneficial. If there is an issue you would like to have resolved, please follow the complaints procedure , which is designed for use by all members of the community, including students and University staff.
For more information about the services provided by Southampton City Council visit A to Z of Council Services
Since gaining full university status by Royal Charter in 1952, the University has become one of the UK’s leading research universities and is recognised internationally as one of the top 100 in the world. In 1964 the town's status was also changed by Royal Charter to that of "city" of Southampton.
The University of Southampton plays an important role in the city and its wider region. We contribute to the region in many ways through our education and research, our business and enterprise links and our volunteering programmes. Our aim is always to build positive relationships with local and regional agencies, to establish strong lines of communication between the University and its local community, and to be a good neighbour.
Many of our staff and students have their homes in Southampton and significant numbers of our alumni also live locally long after graduating. Our campus facilities are popular with large numbers of our neighbours and we warmly welcome those who wish to visit our sports and arts venues.