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
An Evening of Storytelling | Presented by University of Southampton Alumni
You're invited to an engaging evening of storytelling on Tuesday 7th May at the cosy Artisan Café in Southampton city centre. The event has been organised by members of our local alumni community and Southampton based social enterprise, the Touch Network. During this special event, you'll hear from four Southampton alumni, who are making a positive impact on our community and the city of Southampton. Their stories are real, heartfelt, and sure to leave you feeling inspired. In addition to hearing these stories, you will have the chance to learn about the University’s new local alumni network.
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Gift of Sight presents | Winchester Bach Voices: J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion | 300th Anniversary Celebration | Winchester College Chapel
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We invite you to join us at Winchester College Chapel on Good Friday to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Bach’s St John Passion. Winchester Bach Voices will present a haunting and dramatic musical depiction of the Passion of Christ, as told in the Gospel of John. Pre-performance drinks will be served at 6pm, before the event begins at 7pm.
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WATCH NOW| Southampton Stonewall Lecture 2024 | “Why we need Queer Kinship Now More Than Ever: Lessons from German History” | Professor Jennifer Evans
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Available to watch now - the 2024 Stonewall Lecture with Professor Jennifer Evans.
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LIMITED PLACES | “Lifesaving Innovation: Stopping the next pandemic in its tracks” | An evening lecture at The Royal College of Surgeons, London
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The University of Southampton is delighted to be hosting this special event at The Royal College of Surgeons in London, focusing on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Rapid, accurate and early diagnosis of infectious disease is the key to combatting the global threat of AMR and preventing another pandemic. At this exclusive, free event, you will hear from the pioneering scientists who are working on this challenge, and hear about the innovative rapid-diagnostic tool, iFAST.
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Visit and Be Inspired | John Hansard Gallery | 2024 Exhibition Programme
A fascinating programme of exhibitions and events for 2024 - look at the What's on Guide for details!
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THIS MONTH | Southampton Holocaust & Genocide Memorial Day 2024 | Marking the 30th Anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
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This year, the Holocaust and Genocide Memorial Day event will mark the 30th Anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. On behalf of the city, the University of Southampton and Solent University are proud to welcome Marie-Chantal Uwamahoro, a survivor of those events to give her testimony to attendees.
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Discover Spring Season 2024 at Turner Sims
Check out the NEW digital brochure showcasing the INCREDIBLE Spring Season at our very own Turner Sims! Mozart, Clementi and Shostakovich sit alongside the very best of folk, jazz, Spanish guitar, Arabic fusion and vibrant African rhythms - look now!
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WHAT’S ON | Turner Sims Southampton | Sep 2023 – Jan 2024 | Digital Brochure
- Find out about future events, offers and venue news across an exciting and diverse winter season at Turner Sims. Click on "View Details" to access the current events brochure.
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F.T. Prince Memorial Lecture: Andrew McMillan
The School of Humanities is pleased to invite you to the 11th annual F. T. Prince Memorial Lecture which will be given by the poet Andrew McMillan. This special event is a chance to hear one of the most important voices in modern poetry, and a pioneer for queer writing.
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Turner Sims presents: Cara Dillon | Coming Home
Few singers are as celebrated and revered as Cara Dillon. Her captivating live performances, breathtaking voice and emotional delivery leave audiences spellbound. Her longstanding partnership with Sam Lakeman has ensured they have remained at the very pinnacle of the folk genre for over two decades.
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Turner Sims presents: YolanDa Brown
Double MOBO Award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown brings her delicious fusion of reggae, jazz and soul.
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Inaugural Lecture – “Hearing Matters” presented by Professor Tracey Newman
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Tracey is leading work to embed Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement for people with hearing loss into the research agenda with a focus on reaching and engaging with under-served communities.
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Future Worlds: Demo Day 2023
Join us for Future Worlds Demo Day 23 at London’s iconic British Film Institute, Southbank. You’ll see the best emerging startup founders from the University of Southampton pitch the latest tech that’s set to change the world, giving you the opportunity to meet them right at the start of their journeys.
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Turner Sims presents: Kate Rawles | The Life Cycle – Adventure in the Andes
The Life Cycle biodiversity bike ride: Kate Rawles cycled the length of South America following the spine of the Andes – the longest mountain chain in the world.
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Southampton University Jazz Orchestra: Turner Sims Jazz Takeover
From swing to funk come and enjoy an evening of Jazz with the Southampton University Jazz Orchestra, the university’s premiere student-led jazz ensemble, made up of talented musicians from across the university!
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Southampton University Symphonic Wind Orchestra Summer Concert
SUSWO would like to invite you to their final concert of the 22/23 season. This concert will be our Musical Director, Jamie Wall’s, last concert with us.
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