Your University Events
Find out about our extensive alumni and supporter events programme that takes place throughout the year – online, on campus, across the UK, and internationally.
Upcoming Events
Online talk: In Conversation with Jon Sopel | Inside Politics: From Washington to Westminster
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Renowned British journalist, Southampton Pro-Chancellor, alumnus, bestselling author, political insider, and presenter of the chart-topping podcast The News Agents, we are thrilled to welcome Jon Sopel back for another In Conversation event. In 2022, after eight years reporting from the heart of American politics, Jon returned to the UK to find British politics drastically transformed. During this live In Conversation event, Jon and Russell will dissect the political upheavals, societal shifts, and cultural nuances that have reshaped the political landscape on both sides of the Atlantic. With his characteristic wit and clarity, Jon will offer a personal exploration of the changes that have redefined his homeland, alongside his thoughts on 'life across the pond', including the return of President Trump to the White House. There is sure to be plenty to discuss!
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In Conversation with David Harewood
Exploring the impact of being Black in Britain, this discussion will examine what it means to struggle, suffer, survive, and succeed, focusing on David Harewood’s work in acting, writing, and production. Key questions will be addressed, including: to what extent do language and cultural differences shape conversations around race and mental health?
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Queering Connections: Glitchy Kinship
- This is the fifth iteration of the collaborative exhibition project ‘Queering Connections’. Based on an ongoing collaboration between sociologist Lizzie Reed and visual artist Milou Stella, the exhibition brings Stella’s recent work into conversation with selected Artists’ Books from the University of Southampton Library’s internationally renowned Artists’ Book Collection located at Winchester School of Art.
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Into The Fold 2025 – Friday 28 February to Saturday 1 March
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Winchester School of Art is pleased to invite you to Into the Fold 2025, the University of Southampton's second Artist Book and Zine Fair, a free event showcasing artwork by local students and regional artists for sale.
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Eastleigh Volunteer Fair 2025
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Join us at our Volunteering Fair in Eastleigh on Thursday 23rd January 2025, 4-7pm. You can reserve a free ticket on Eventbrite or just turn up on the day!
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Southampton Stonewall Lecture 2025 – “The Shape of Sex: A History of Nonbinary Gender Before Modernity”
The School of Humanities is pleased to invite you to the annual Southampton Stonewall lecture, which will take place on Thursday 27 February at 18:00 on the University of Southampton’s Avenue Campus. We are delighted to welcome Leah DeVun (Rutgers University) to speak at this event.
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Shostakovathon Concert Marathon for the Cancer Immunology Fund
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Join us at Turner Sims on the 2nd March 2025 for a one-day musical marathon celebrating the works of Dmitri Shostakovich. This event, organised and conducted by Southampton alumni, promises to be an unforgettable experience for music lovers. All proceeds will be donated to the Centre for Cancer Immunology, supporting life-changing research. Secure your tickets now!
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Insights into UoS Internships – Student and Employer Panels
Find out about our paid UoS Internships through our employer and student panels.
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Southampton Science and Engineering Festival 2025
- Save the Date for the University of Southampton Science and Engineering Festival 2025
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Spring Careers Fairs
- The Spring Careers Fairs and Events programme kicks off in Spring 2025!
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
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On January 27th 2025 Southampton will mark the UK’s national Holocaust and Genocide Memorial Day (HMD) with a commemorative event organised by the Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations (University of Southampton) on behalf of the city. This event is free, and all are welcome to attend. The commemorative event will take place in the Sir James Matthews Building (Above Bar Street, Southampton) on Monday 27 January 2025 from 6pm to 8pm (door will be open at 5.30 pm). Refreshments will be available before the event, and attendees will be able to tour the Parkes Institute’s newest exhibition and stalls featuring local community groups and anti-racism/refugee charities.
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Turner Sims Southampton | What’s On 2024-2025
- Discover all events from family fun to jazz, classical and folk music.
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Turner Sims Southampton presents Winter Family Day
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Join us for a cosy day of musical fun for all ages from 11am – 4pm! Bring your littlest people to the Musical Circus. Bring your loudest voice and your dancing feet to a Singing Party and stay on for David Gibb and his brilliant Family Jukebox. There will be drop-in craft in the foyer all day long, you can chill out in our calm Sensory Space, and be sure to get your face painted before you head home!
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UoS Alumni? Want to run in the ABP Southampton Marathon? Apply for a University Charity place NOW, and make a difference!
Are you planning on running in the ABP Southampton Marathon? Or do you want to challenge yourself and try something new in 2025? The University has 90 charity places for members of our University community to run in the ABP Southampton Marathon on Sunday 6 April 2025. Whether you are interested in running 5k, 10k, half or full marathon, register your interest today and raise money for one of the University’s priority funds.
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The Southampton Theory, Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre presents Dr Nancy Levenson | Science and Art with the James Webb Space Telescope
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The Southampton Theory, Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre is organising a public evening lecture on: Science and Art with the James Webb Space Telescope, taking place on 26 November 2024 at 18:30. The lecture will take place on 26 November 2024 at 18:30 in the Sir James Matthews Building. It will be at a level that is suitable for anyone who is interested in the topic (ages 12+).
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Alumni Regional Event- Bangkok
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Join this exciting alumni gathering at the prestigious Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok
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Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival | Arts and Humanities Day 2024
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Explore human experience at Arts and Humanities Day this November! Arts and Humanities day is the University of Southampton’s free family-friendly annual celebration of the Humanities and Arts. Families will be able to explore hand’s-on activities, workshops, talks, and exhibits presented by students, researchers, local community groups and artists. This year we'll be at the Southampton Cultural Quarter on Saturday 9th November 2024, in collaboration with the University of Southampton's branch of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, John Hansard Gallery, MAST Mayflower Studios and Southampton City Art Gallery. There’s even a competition to a win a family pass for the Turner Sims Southampton Winter Family Day for those who travel sustainably to the event. Free tickets can be booked through the festival website: southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/artshumday
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