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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
8 entries Sep 14 → Sep 20, 2026
Welcome Week 2026
Sep 14 → Jan 23, 2027
Semester 1 2026-2027 Relevant now
Sep 21 → Dec 12, 2026
Autumn Term 2026
Dec 13 → Jan 3, 2027
Christmas Vacation 2026
Jan 4 → Mar 20, 2027
Spring Term 2027
Jan 25 → May 29, 2027
Semester 2 2026-2027
Mar 21 → Apr 11, 2027
Easter Vacation 2027
Apr 12 → May 29, 2027
Summer Term 2027
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A E G J M P R S T W A
AU Athletic Union, the branch of the Students' Union that manages competitive sports clubs. E
ECS Electronics and Computer Science, a prominent academic department with its own student culture. G
Glen Glen Eyre, a major student halls of residence complex located near the Highfield campus. J
Jesters An infamous local nightclub frequently visited by students, known for its 'Gold Card'. M
Mayflower Mayflower Halls, a city-center student accommodation complex near the train station.
Monte Montefiore Halls, a large student accommodation complex within the Wessex Lane site. P
Piazza The Piazza Food Court, a central dining area located in Building 42.
Portswood The primary residential and social district for students living off-campus. R
RAG Raise and Give, the student-led fundraising organization at the university. S
Sobar A popular student bar in the Portswood area known for its outdoor garden and Tuesday nights.
Soton The common shorthand and nickname for the University of Southampton and the city itself.
SUSU Southampton University Students' Union, the representative body for all students. T
Terrace The Terrace Restaurant, a dining venue located within the Students' Union building.
The Bridge The Bridge bar and bistro, a student union venue offering food and drinks on Highfield campus.
The Common Southampton Common, a large park adjacent to the Highfield campus used for recreation.
The Stag's The Stag's Head, the main student union pub located on the Highfield campus. W
Wessex Wessex Lane Halls, a large student residential area that includes Montefiore and South Hill. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
13 details
avenue_caf Avenue Café
Blackboard The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used for course materials and assignment submissions.
Building 100 The Centenary Building, a major teaching and research facility on Highfield campus.
Building 32 The EE/ECS Building, home to Electronics and Computer Science labs and offices.
Building 58 The Murray Building, a central academic building housing various lecture theatres.
Building 67 The Nightingale Building, primarily used by the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences.
la_piazza La Piazza
MySouthampton The official university mobile app for timetables, maps, and student services.
starbucks_hartley_library Starbucks (Hartley Library)
the_arlott The Arlott
the_terrace_restaurant The Terrace Restaurant
U1 The most frequent Unilink bus route (U1A/U1E) connecting Highfield, the airport, and the city.
Unilink The university-affiliated bus service connecting campuses, halls, and the city center. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027.
How much campus context is included? 17 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from? Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library. Using DormWay at University of Southampton What the product handles for students.
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Oct 22, 2026
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Not Only for Ourselves: The Jewish Council for Racial Equality October 27, 2026
A history lecture exploring the Jewish Council for Racial Equality as part of the History events series.
University of Southampton's Sustainability Strategy Student Event November 5, 2026
A student-focused event regarding the university's ongoing sustainability strategy.
University of Southampton - Undergraduate Open Day November 7, 2026
On-campus open day for prospective undergraduate students to explore facilities, meet academics, and tour halls.
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University of Southampton - Virtual Open Day November 21, 2026
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