As the majority of the University prepares to switch-off for the Christmas break, we鈥檝e looked back and compiled the听top 10 news stories that you clicked on in 2015. So far this year, we鈥檝e published a total of 1030听posts, which have been viewed 865,157 times (a听62听per cent increase compared to last year).
听10. Our list of completed and planned investments in student learning spaces
Over the past academic year, the University听has听invested over 拢5m in across our campuses.
9. Tips for students looking for a part-time job
With many students searching for a part-time job to听develop their skills and employability or to support their finances, was听our most successful post of the year.
8. The winners听of the 2015听Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Awards
Back in July, these individual staff and teams were recognised for their contribution to the University. You can see a full list of winners in the .
7. iSolutions move to their new offices
The department听 earlier this year, as part of the University’s strategy for growth,听to make more听space available on Highfield campus for academic activities.
6. Staff recognised in Queen鈥檚 New Year Honours List
Posted in the last few days of 2014,听听Cyrus Cooper (Professor of Rheumatology)听and Colin Myles (Former Facilities Manager in Physics and Astronomy, retired in April), were recognised in the Queen’s New Year听.
5. The first day of the University’s Christmas Advent Calendar
To bring a bit of extra festive spirit to the University, the Christmas Advent Calendar听offered staff and students on听each weekday until the end of term.
4. The announcement of the University’s new Vice-Chancellor
In March, we announced that Professor Sir Christopher Snowden would be joining the University as our .
3. Sport and Wellbeing听membership expands听to facilities across Southampton
To allow staff and students to access a wider diversity of facilities and locations closer to their home or place of work, Sport and Wellbeing partnered with Active Nation facilities earlier this year. Read听the original post .
2. Southampton’s league table success
The University improved its position across multiple league tables, culminating听in another听rise in the Times Higher Education’s .
1. Student graduation proposal goes viral
This special moment between two of our graduands went viral on social media during summer graduation. View the original post (including video) .