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This online workshop aims to give participants a range of practical approaches they can adopt when writing about methodology in the social sciences, with a particular focus on writing a PhD methodology chapter.

Using a range of exercises throughout, the course focuses on 20 or so writing strategies and thought experiments designed to provide more clarity and power to the often-difficult challenge of writing about methods.

The course also looks at common mistakes and how to avoid them when writing about methods.

The focus throughout is on building confidence and increasing our repertoire of writing strategies and skills.

The course is being run by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), which is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and runs more than 50 research methods training courses a year.

Find out more and register: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13732

Striking the right balance between the diverse natural, environmental, social and economic pressures on river ecosystems places a high demand on decision-makers.

We are conducting research into the different demands of the provision of increasing numbers of new homes to sustain our communities and spur economic growth, and the importance of protecting our rivers from pollutants. We have identified you as an important stakeholder in the Test Valley Borough.

This project (undertaken by The Sustainability & Resilience Institute, The Future Towns Innovation Hub, and Civic University, seeks to understand different stakeholder perspectives on what a successful balance of these demands might look like. To do this we use a method where the competing pressures can be represented through a series of dynamic trade-offs: the demand for jobs, economic growth, new homes and the infrastructure that supports these, and the need to preserve a valued river and landscape, along with its defining wildlife.

We would like to invite you to participate in a workshop digging into the critical touchpoints and issues around the sustainable management of development in the Test Valley.

If you decide to take part in the research, we ask you to sign up for one of the workshops using the online form [click here]. 

 More information about the research and what to expect is provided on the Participant Information Sheet:  [here].  but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions (futuretowns@soton.ac.uk). 

Striking the right balance between the diverse natural, environmental, social and economic pressures on river ecosystems places a high demand on decision-makers.

We are conducting research into the different demands of the provision of increasing numbers of new homes to sustain our communities and spur economic growth, and the importance of protecting our rivers from pollutants. We have identified you as an important stakeholder in the Test Valley Borough.

This project (undertaken by The Sustainability & Resilience Institute, The Future Towns Innovation Hub, and Civic University, seeks to understand different stakeholder perspectives on what a successful balance of these demands might look like. To do this we use a method where the competing pressures can be represented through a series of dynamic trade-offs: the demand for jobs, economic growth, new homes and the infrastructure that supports these, and the need to preserve a valued river and landscape, along with its defining wildlife.

We would like to invite you to participate in a workshop digging into the critical touchpoints and issues around the sustainable management of development in the Test Valley.

If you decide to take part in the research, we ask you to sign up for one of the workshops using the online form [click here]. 

 More information about the research and what to expect is provided on the Participant Information Sheet:  [here].  but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions (futuretowns@soton.ac.uk). 

This practical, one-day hands-on course provides a guided introduction to ArcGIS Online (AGOL), a cloud-based GIS platform that allows users to create maps and other web applications for data sharing, collaboration and analysis.

You will learn how to publish existing vector data to AGOL, set sharing and group privileges and create a web map that drives field-based data collection.

You will use Experience Builder to create a web application that is used for sharing and visualising spatial data. The course comprises hands-on exercises each introduced with a short presentation and a live demonstration.

The course is being run by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), which is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and runs more than 50 research methods training courses a year.

Find out more and register: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13864

In this one day online course (taught over 2 mornings) we will explore how to use R to import, manage and process spatial data.

We will also cover the process of making choropleth maps, as well as some basic spatial analysis.

Finally, we will cover the use of loops to make multiple maps quickly and easily, one of the major benefits of using a scripting language to make maps, rather than traditional graphic point-and-click interface.

The course is being run by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), which is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and runs more than 50 research methods training courses a year.

Find out more and register: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13706

This is an In-person session at Highfield Campus

The correct pronunciation of a Chinese student’s name and an understanding of its meaning is great way to establish an instant dialogue and effective rapport which paves the way for a far more productive learning experience.

In my experience, even those completely new to the Chinese language can learn to pronounce Chinese names within a very short space of time and this seminar will assume no prior knowledge of the Chinese language at all.

Chinese students studying outside China often assume that those around them not only lack knowledge of their culture but also lack interest too. By improving our ability to pronounce Chinese names and develop some understanding of their meaning we will break down these barriers very quickly and permanently.

By the end of this event, participants should gain:

• An ability to pronounce Chinese (Pinyin) names much better where the sound is much closer to the sound produced by a native Chinese speaker

• An understanding of the most common male and female Chinese names, forenames and family names

• An understanding of the prepresentation of Chinese names

• An understanding of the meaning of common Chinese name

In this one-day online training workshop you will be introduced to four qualitative research methods to better understand diverse lives - Photo Go-Alongs, Collage, Life History Interviews and Participant Packs.

When researching social groups, researchers may focus on categories such as age, gender, sexuality and so on. These categories can turn catch-all terms into catch-all agendas.

Treating groups of people with one shared characteristic as homogenous risks a cookie-cutter approach which overlooks diverse lives and needs.

Given the complexity of what it means to be a person, a one-size fits all approach to engagement cannot suffice. The methods introduced in this training workshop are beneficial in exploring diverse lives and can be used when researching with any group.

The course is being run by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), which is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and runs more than 50 research methods training courses a year.

Find out more and register: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13853

Group work is a valuable form of assessment that enables students to develop a wide range of skills, but it comes with obstacles such as challenges with group dynamics, perceptions of unfairness, and structuring the management of the groups.  In addition, it is commonly assumed that students are pre-equipped to work effectively as a group, but this is not always the case.  This session will explore practical solutions to these challenges and provide tools that can be used by academics to set expectations around group working and develop students’ collaborative and team working skills.

By the end of this event, participants should be able to:

• Understand the reasons for commonly observed challenges within student group work assessments

• Explore tools that can be utilised to overcome these challenges

• Apply the tools to a sample module to facilitate effective group assessment (formative and/or summative)

Undergraduate Open Day will be taking place on our Winchester School of Art campus. Prospective students and their guests are invited onto campus to experience what WSA has to offer, with a full programme of talks, tours and other activities for them to explore. We'll be welcoming around 250 guests onto campus!

For more information please contact randcevents@soton.ac.uk

This three-day workshop introduces participants to the theory and practice of experimental methods in application to scholarship research in higher education (HE).

It delivers an overview of prevalent approaches, specifically using survey experiments, mixed methods and randomised control trials (RCT) providing a solid introduction to key experimental methodology.

The course will focus on the practical skills needed to design, implement, and analyse scholarship in HE.

It is being delivered by the National Centre for Research Methods, which is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences, and C-BEAR.

Find out more and register: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14076

Workplace stress conversations for line managers

You know the importance of addressing workplace stress and are familiar with the workplace stress assessments having read the guidance and/or having done the training. You just need some extra tips on things to look out for when having a workplace stress conversation. 

This course will help you to:

• Know the different responses you might get when having a workplace stress conversation.
• Put in place mitigations for common challenges you may face.
• Know the skills needed for a successful workplace stress conversation.
• Know what support is available to all staff.

Notes:

• Please be in a suitable space for cameras to be on and to talk in group discussions.
• Due to the sensitivity of discussions, this training will not be recorded. This includes the use of AI meeting notes which will be removed from the session. Training materials will be sent to attendees after the session.
• Our sessions have a minimum of 8 attendees. If the session does not reach this, we will cancel and provide an alternative to those who have booked.
• We have lots of content to get through so we will use all of the time.  

University Staff Yacht Sessions

These yachting sessions are for University staff and their friends and family. Each trip has a maximum of 8 places and there must be a staff member with each group.

The sessions start at 6pm from Town Marina. You will meet your skipper at the marina reception before enjoying an evening sail on Southampton water.

Dates and times

All sessions run on a Tuesday from 6pm to 8:30pm. 

• 29 April

• 6 May

• 20 May

• 17 June

• 24 June

• 29 July

• 2 September

• 16 September

• 23 September

• 30 September

Prices

University staff

£11

Non-University staff

£20

Book a session

Book your session

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact the watersports team:

• Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 0110

• Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

We do not accept American Express card payments.

Student Yacht Sessions

The following options are available to University of Southampton students to get out on the water. 

If you hold a Day Skipper or International Certificate of Competence you are eligible to have an induction to become a student skipper. You will also need RYA First Aid  and RYA Marine Radio SRC (VHF).

You can book an Induction by emailing the watersports team:

Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

If you don't have any sailing qualifications, Southampton University Sailing Club organise weekly sailing trips. Please contact the student club directly via their website:

Southampton University Sailing Club

Cancelling or rescheduling a booking

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

Notice given

Refund options

7 days or more

Full refund or reschedule to another date

Between 48 hours and 7 days

Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

Less than 48 hours

No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

We might need to cancel a booking if:

• the weather means we cannot safely run a course

• staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered

• we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.

This interactive workshop will provide an introduction to the student groups supported by the Student Inclusion team, namely: free-school meal eligible, IMDQ1, care experienced and estranged, Black, and mature. 

The workshop will explore what it means to be from these student groups, focusing on an intersectional approach, and how this may present barriers to their success whilst at university. 

Using myth busting and case study exercises, attendees will be able to challenge assumptions and consider how they can support and foster a more inclusive environment for the students they work with.

By the end of this event, participants should be able to:

·       Gain an understanding of various student groups that are currently underrepresented in higher education and the barriers they may face, using data around differential outcomes to understand this

·       Increase knowledge and awareness of the work that the Student Inclusion team does to support these students

·       Challenge any pre-existing assumptions around these students groups and shift thinking to a non-deficit model

·       Identify changes you can make to foster a more inclusive learning environment

Session led by:

Chido Chipato and colleagues from Student Inclusion Team, WPSM

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Join us for an exciting event in room 4013 in the Centenary Building at the University of Southampton, where we will be hosting a series of engaging lectures from newly appointed Professors at the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences.

During the event, our Professors will present a lecture to highlight their research, real-world impact and future research directions.

At our next event on Friday 20 June 2025, Professor Hanna Kovshoff from the School of Psychology and Professor Pete Worsley from the School of Health Sciences will be presenting their research.

Undergraduate Open Day will be taking place across our Southampton campuses including Highfield, Boldrewood, Avenue and NOCS. Prospective students and their guests are invited onto campus to come and experience what University of Southampton has to offer, with a full programme of talks, tours and other activities for them to explore. We'll be welcoming around 6000 guests onto campus!

For more information please email randcevents@soton.ac.uk

Undergraduate Open Day will be taking place across our Southampton campuses including Highfield, Boldrewood, Avenue and NOCS. Prospective students and their guests are invited onto campus to come and experience what University of Southampton has to offer, with a full programme of talks, tours and other activities for them to explore. We'll be welcoming around 6000 guests onto campus!

For more information please email randcevents@soton.ac.uk

University Staff Yacht Sessions

These yachting sessions are for University staff and their friends and family. Each trip has a maximum of 8 places and there must be a staff member with each group.

The sessions start at 6pm from Town Marina. You will meet your skipper at the marina reception before enjoying an evening sail on Southampton water.

Dates and times

All sessions run on a Tuesday from 6pm to 8:30pm. 

• 29 April

• 6 May

• 20 May

• 17 June

• 24 June

• 29 July

• 2 September

• 16 September

• 23 September

• 30 September

Prices

University staff

£11

Non-University staff

£20

Book a session

Book your session

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact the watersports team:

• Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 0110

• Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

We do not accept American Express card payments.

Student Yacht Sessions

The following options are available to University of Southampton students to get out on the water. 

If you hold a Day Skipper or International Certificate of Competence you are eligible to have an induction to become a student skipper. You will also need RYA First Aid  and RYA Marine Radio SRC (VHF).

You can book an Induction by emailing the watersports team:

Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

If you don't have any sailing qualifications, Southampton University Sailing Club organise weekly sailing trips. Please contact the student club directly via their website:

Southampton University Sailing Club

Cancelling or rescheduling a booking

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

Notice given

Refund options

7 days or more

Full refund or reschedule to another date

Between 48 hours and 7 days

Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

Less than 48 hours

No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

We might need to cancel a booking if:

• the weather means we cannot safely run a course

• staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered

• we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.

In this online course, run over two mornings, we will show you how to prepare and conduct spatial analysis on a variety of spatial data in R, including a range of spatial overlays and data processing techniques.

We will also cover how to use GeoDa to perform exploratory spatial data analysis, including making use of linked displays and measures of spatial autocorrelation and clustering.

The course is being run by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), which is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and runs more than 50 research methods training courses a year.

Find out more and register: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13707

This five-day workshop introduces participants to the theory and practice of experimental methods in the social sciences.

It provides an overview of prevalent approaches—specifically lab, field, and survey experiments—offering a solid introduction to experimental methodology and the practical skills needed to design, implement, analyse, and present experiments.

The course is designed for researchers, PhD students, professionals, and members of public institutions, particularly those new to experimental methods or those with experience in one method (survey, field, or lab) who wish to deepen their knowledge of the others.

No prior knowledge of experimental design or statistics is required. The workshop is also suitable for those looking to commission an experiment through a survey company or other service provider.

The course is being delivered by the National Centre for Research Methods, which is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences, and C-BEAR.

Find out more and register: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14073.php

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​This is the seventh year for the Centre for Higher Education Practice (CHEP) Festival. 

In response to feedback from the academic community, the CHEP Festival will now take place over a longer period during July.   The festival will consist of a development week of presentations and workshops from Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 10 July, culminating in an in-person day in B100 on Monday 14 July.   These changes will enable more colleagues to participate and to offer a greater range of workshops and talks.  

The theme for this year's festival is ‘Building the Future across the Triple Helix’ to focus on future-oriented themes across Research, KEE and Education.   

For more details and how to get involved please visit: CHEP Festival 2025

​This is the seventh year for the Centre for Higher Education Practice (CHEP) Festival. 

In response to feedback from the academic community, the CHEP Festival will now take place over a longer period during July.   The festival will consist of a development week of presentations and workshops from Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 10 July, culminating in an in-person day in B100 on Monday 14 July.   These changes will enable more colleagues to participate and to offer a greater range of workshops and talks.  

The theme for this year's festival is ‘Building the Future across the Triple Helix’ to focus on future-oriented themes across Research, KEE and Education.   

For more details and how to get involved please visit: CHEP Festival 2025
 

​​This is the seventh year for the Centre for Higher Education Practice (CHEP) Festival. 

In response to feedback from the academic community, the CHEP Festival will now take place over a longer period during July.   The festival will consist of a development week of presentations and workshops from Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 10 July, culminating in an in-person day in B100 on Monday 14 July.   These changes will enable more colleagues to participate and to offer a greater range of workshops and talks.  

The theme for this year's festival is ‘Building the Future across the Triple Helix’ to focus on future-oriented themes across Research, KEE and Education.   

For more details and how to get involved please visit: CHEP Festival 2025

​This is the seventh year for the Centre for Higher Education Practice (CHEP) Festival. 

In response to feedback from the academic community, the CHEP Festival will now take place over a longer period during July.   The festival will consist of a development week of presentations and workshops from Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 10 July, culminating in an in-person day in B100 on Monday 14 July.   These changes will enable more colleagues to participate and to offer a greater range of workshops and talks.  

The theme for this year's festival is ‘Building the Future across the Triple Helix’ to focus on future-oriented themes across Research, KEE and Education.   

For more details and how to get involved please visit: CHEP Festival 2025
 

This course is designed to familiarize students and researchers with various facets of qualitative research, particularly focusing on challenging fieldwork environments involving complex and intimate inquiries, expansive research scopes and diverse participant types.

We will draw on our personal experience of undertaking ethnographic work and collecting semi-structured interviews with adults and children, presenting examples from the field to illustrate key challenges.

The course will particularly benefit researchers engaging in qualitative research with vulnerable communities for short-term periods and in international contexts.

It is being delivered by the National Centre for Research Methods, which is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Find out more and register: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13917

This active workshop is aimed at Programme Leads (including Directors of Programmes) and will introduce the Situational Leadership model (SLII) in the context of the Programme Leads role. Participants will explore a range of scenarios relating to the Programme Leads role using the SLII model to effectively tailor their leadership depending on the task, levels of experience, and motivation.

Please note: although this is based on the training for line managers, participants do not need to be line managers to attend. Participants should have a Programme Lead role (such as Programme Leader or Director of Programmes) to attend this training.

By the end of this event, participants should be able to:

• Understand the basics of the Situational Leadership (SLII) model

• Develop self-awareness of your preferred leadership style

• Apply the SLII model to common leadership tasks relating to the Programme Lead role and flex your leadership style depending on the situation

University Staff Yacht Sessions

These yachting sessions are for University staff and their friends and family. Each trip has a maximum of 8 places and there must be a staff member with each group.

The sessions start at 6pm from Town Marina. You will meet your skipper at the marina reception before enjoying an evening sail on Southampton water.

Dates and times

All sessions run on a Tuesday from 6pm to 8:30pm. 

• 29 April

• 6 May

• 20 May

• 17 June

• 24 June

• 29 July

• 2 September

• 16 September

• 23 September

• 30 September

Prices

University staff

£11

Non-University staff

£20

Book a session

Book your session

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact the watersports team:

• Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 0110

• Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

We do not accept American Express card payments.

Student Yacht Sessions

The following options are available to University of Southampton students to get out on the water. 

If you hold a Day Skipper or International Certificate of Competence you are eligible to have an induction to become a student skipper. You will also need RYA First Aid  and RYA Marine Radio SRC (VHF).

You can book an Induction by emailing the watersports team:

Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

If you don't have any sailing qualifications, Southampton University Sailing Club organise weekly sailing trips. Please contact the student club directly via their website:

Southampton University Sailing Club

Cancelling or rescheduling a booking

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

Notice given

Refund options

7 days or more

Full refund or reschedule to another date

Between 48 hours and 7 days

Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

Less than 48 hours

No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

We might need to cancel a booking if:

• the weather means we cannot safely run a course

• staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered

• we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.

University Staff Yacht Sessions

These yachting sessions are for University staff and their friends and family. Each trip has a maximum of 8 places and there must be a staff member with each group.

The sessions start at 6pm from Town Marina. You will meet your skipper at the marina reception before enjoying an evening sail on Southampton water.

Dates and times

All sessions run on a Tuesday from 6pm to 8:30pm. 

• 29 April

• 6 May

• 20 May

• 17 June

• 24 June

• 29 July

• 2 September

• 16 September

• 23 September

• 30 September

Prices

University staff

£11

Non-University staff

£20

Book a session

Book your session

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact the watersports team:

• Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 0110

• Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

We do not accept American Express card payments.

Student Yacht Sessions

The following options are available to University of Southampton students to get out on the water. 

If you hold a Day Skipper or International Certificate of Competence you are eligible to have an induction to become a student skipper. You will also need RYA First Aid  and RYA Marine Radio SRC (VHF).

You can book an Induction by emailing the watersports team:

Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

If you don't have any sailing qualifications, Southampton University Sailing Club organise weekly sailing trips. Please contact the student club directly via their website:

Southampton University Sailing Club

Cancelling or rescheduling a booking

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

Notice given

Refund options

7 days or more

Full refund or reschedule to another date

Between 48 hours and 7 days

Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

Less than 48 hours

No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

We might need to cancel a booking if:

• the weather means we cannot safely run a course

• staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered

• we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.

Undergraduate Open Day will be taking place across our Southampton campuses including Highfield, Boldrewood, Avenue and NOCS. Prospective students and their guests are invited onto campus to come and experience what University of Southampton has to offer, with a full programme of talks, tours and other activities for them to explore. We'll be welcoming around 6000 guests onto campus!

For more information please contact randcevents@soton.ac.uk

University Staff Yacht Sessions

These yachting sessions are for University staff and their friends and family. Each trip has a maximum of 8 places and there must be a staff member with each group.

The sessions start at 6pm from Town Marina. You will meet your skipper at the marina reception before enjoying an evening sail on Southampton water.

Dates and times

All sessions run on a Tuesday from 6pm to 8:30pm. 

• 29 April

• 6 May

• 20 May

• 17 June

• 24 June

• 29 July

• 2 September

• 16 September

• 23 September

• 30 September

Prices

University staff

£11

Non-University staff

£20

Book a session

Book your session

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact the watersports team:

• Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 0110

• Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

We do not accept American Express card payments.

Student Yacht Sessions

The following options are available to University of Southampton students to get out on the water. 

If you hold a Day Skipper or International Certificate of Competence you are eligible to have an induction to become a student skipper. You will also need RYA First Aid  and RYA Marine Radio SRC (VHF).

You can book an Induction by emailing the watersports team:

Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

If you don't have any sailing qualifications, Southampton University Sailing Club organise weekly sailing trips. Please contact the student club directly via their website:

Southampton University Sailing Club

Cancelling or rescheduling a booking

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

Notice given

Refund options

7 days or more

Full refund or reschedule to another date

Between 48 hours and 7 days

Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

Less than 48 hours

No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

We might need to cancel a booking if:

• the weather means we cannot safely run a course

• staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered

• we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.

University Staff Yacht Sessions

These yachting sessions are for University staff and their friends and family. Each trip has a maximum of 8 places and there must be a staff member with each group.

The sessions start at 6pm from Town Marina. You will meet your skipper at the marina reception before enjoying an evening sail on Southampton water.

Dates and times

All sessions run on a Tuesday from 6pm to 8:30pm. 

• 29 April

• 6 May

• 20 May

• 17 June

• 24 June

• 29 July

• 2 September

• 16 September

• 23 September

• 30 September

Prices

University staff

£11

Non-University staff

£20

Book a session

Book your session

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact the watersports team:

• Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 0110

• Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

We do not accept American Express card payments.

Student Yacht Sessions

The following options are available to University of Southampton students to get out on the water. 

If you hold a Day Skipper or International Certificate of Competence you are eligible to have an induction to become a student skipper. You will also need RYA First Aid  and RYA Marine Radio SRC (VHF).

You can book an Induction by emailing the watersports team:

Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

If you don't have any sailing qualifications, Southampton University Sailing Club organise weekly sailing trips. Please contact the student club directly via their website:

Southampton University Sailing Club

Cancelling or rescheduling a booking

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

Notice given

Refund options

7 days or more

Full refund or reschedule to another date

Between 48 hours and 7 days

Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

Less than 48 hours

No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

We might need to cancel a booking if:

• the weather means we cannot safely run a course

• staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered

• we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.

University Staff Yacht Sessions

These yachting sessions are for University staff and their friends and family. Each trip has a maximum of 8 places and there must be a staff member with each group.

The sessions start at 6pm from Town Marina. You will meet your skipper at the marina reception before enjoying an evening sail on Southampton water.

Dates and times

All sessions run on a Tuesday from 6pm to 8:30pm. 

• 29 April

• 6 May

• 20 May

• 17 June

• 24 June

• 29 July

• 2 September

• 16 September

• 23 September

• 30 September

Prices

University staff

£11

Non-University staff

£20

Book a session

Book your session

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact the watersports team:

• Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 0110

• Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

We do not accept American Express card payments.

Student Yacht Sessions

The following options are available to University of Southampton students to get out on the water. 

If you hold a Day Skipper or International Certificate of Competence you are eligible to have an induction to become a student skipper. You will also need RYA First Aid  and RYA Marine Radio SRC (VHF).

You can book an Induction by emailing the watersports team:

Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk 

If you don't have any sailing qualifications, Southampton University Sailing Club organise weekly sailing trips. Please contact the student club directly via their website:

Southampton University Sailing Club

Cancelling or rescheduling a booking

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

Notice given

Refund options

7 days or more

Full refund or reschedule to another date

Between 48 hours and 7 days

Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

Less than 48 hours

No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

We might need to cancel a booking if:

• the weather means we cannot safely run a course

• staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered

• we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.

Undergraduate Open Day will be taking place across our Southampton and Winchester campuses including Highfield, Boldrewood, Avenue, NOCS and WSA. Prospective students and their guests are invited onto campus to come and experience what University of Southampton has to offer, with a full programme of talks, tours and other activities for them to explore. We'll be welcoming around 6000 guests onto campus!

For more information please contact randcevents@soton.ac.uk

Undergraduate Open Day will be taking place across our Southampton campuses including Highfield, Boldrewood, Avenue and NOCS. Prospective students and their guests are invited onto campus to come and experience what University of Southampton has to offer, with a full programme of talks, tours and other activities for them to explore. We'll be welcoming around 6000 guests onto campus!

For more information please contact randcevents@soton.ac.uk

This year's annual F. T. Prince Memorial Lecture will feature guest speaker Mary Jean Chan. It is organised in partnership with the English Department, School of Humanities (FAH) and Winchester Poetry Festival.

More details will be added here in due course.

For more information, please contact fahevent@soton.ac.uk. 

Undergraduate Open Day will be taking place on our Winchester School of Art campus. Prospective students and their guests are invited onto campus to experience what WSA has to offer, with a full programme of talks, tours and other activities for them to explore. We'll be welcoming around 250 guests onto campus!

For more information please contact randcevents@soton.ac.uk

Undergraduate Open Day will be taking place on our Winchester School of Art campus. Prospective students and their guests are invited onto campus to experience what WSA has to offer, with a full programme of talks, tours and other activities for them to explore. We'll be welcoming around 250 guests onto campus!

For more information please contact randcevents@soton.ac.uk