Special Events

About this event

Ready for some festive fun? Join us for a jolly Santa-themed run, jog, or walk around campus! Choose your distance - 1km or 2km, and enjoy the holiday cheer every step of the way. When you cross the finish line, we’ll be waiting at the Faith and Reflection Centre (Building 6) with free hot chocolate and seasonal treats to celebrate your accomplishment.

The run will have 2 bookable waves. Each ticket holder will receive a FREE Santa Suit / Hat upon check-in.

Wave 1
Arrival: 12:45 for check-in and Santa Suit collection.
Start Time: Staggered starts from 13:00 to 13:30

Wave 2
Arrival: 13:15 for check-in and Santa Suit collection
Start Time: Staggered starts from 13:30 to 14:00

See the full route you'll be taking below!

Event details

•  Interchange
•  12:45 (start)
•  15:00 (end)

About this event

Join us for a festive Christmas bauble decorating session! Personalize a wooden bauble with colorful pens and create a unique ornament to hang on your tree. Perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday decor or as a handmade gift!

This event is FREE, but please do book a ticket. If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of the event start time, your ticket may be re-distributed.

Photography & Filming
Photography and filming will take place at this event. This content may be shared on social media, on our website, and in marketing materials. If you have any questions or concerns please contact sucomms@soton.ac.uk

Event details

•  Concourse
•  14:00 (start)
•  16:00 (end)

About this event

Due to popular demand, we have added a second Bauble Decorating workshop!

Join us for a festive Christmas bauble decorating session! Personalize a wooden bauble with colorful pens and create a unique ornament to hang on your tree. Perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday decor or as a handmade gift!

This event is FREE, but please do book a ticket. If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of the event start time, your ticket may be re-distributed.

Photography & Filming
Photography and filming will take place at this event. This content may be shared on social media, on our website, and in marketing materials. If you have any questions or concerns please contact sucomms@soton.ac.uk

Event details

•  Below Deck, Building 42
•  14:00 (start)
•  16:00 (end)

About this event

Join us for a Christmas Roller Disco - come to The Cube to skate and dance the day away to your facourite festive tunes! Get your ticket now to secure your slot.

Please come to the venue 15 minutes before your slot to collect your skates and protective gear. If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of your chosen start time, your ticket may be re-sold to someone else, so please arrive in plenty of time!

Photography & Filming
Photography and filming will take place at this event. This content may be shared on social media, on our website, and in marketing materials. If you have any questions or concerns please contact sucomms@soton.ac.uk

Terms and Conditions 

• Safety guards including knee and elbow pads, and helmets will be provided and you will be required to wear them.
• Socks must be worn when wearing skates.
• No food or drink to be brought into the skating arena.
• Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or anyone under the influence, will not be permitted on the premises.
• SUSU is not responsible for any lost or misplaced items.
• While skating; no pushing, fast skating, playing tag, or suddenly stopping at any time on the skate floor is permitted, as these actions will jeopardize the safety of other skaters.
• Please skate in an anti-clockwise direction, unless otherwise instructed by the SUSU staff.
• No skates are to be worn in the toilets, please remove beforehand.
• No skates/rollerblades to be worn entering or leaving the building.

Event details

•  14:00 (start)
•  17:00 (end)