University of Southampton Politics Society

We are an apolitical, community-focused group welcoming students from all degree backgrounds, providing an inclusive space where all viewpoints are respected and members can explore ideas, challenge perspectives, and connect through open discussion. We host major annual events like our Winter Ball and Summer Boat Ball, alongside regular socials including pub crawls, quiz nights, debates, and joint events with other societies. We work closely with the Politics Department to strengthen our academic community, and we invite MPs and policy professionals for talks and career sessions. Join us to meet new people, expand your interests, and get involved in one of the most active and inclusive societies on campus.

Journal

We run a small journal to publish student-written papers. For more information or if you're interested in adding one of your own pieces, please contact us!

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PoliSense

We run an Instagram account that aims to post weekly, engaging and relevant questions to current political news. Below are some results of our surveys.

Should high profile law cases be televised ?

4 September 2026

Yes 31%
No 69%

Who should pay for Harry & Meghan's security?

26 August 2026

Both taxpayer and the royals 9%
They pay for it 78%
UK Taxpayer 13%

Could the drone attacks lead to a wider war?

19 August 2026

Yes 69%
No 31%

Should Spain have sent back the 60,000 migrants?

5 August 2026

Yes 78%
No 22%

Should Polanski be charged over his repost?

29 July 2026

Yes 60%
No 40%

Should Argentina get fined for their Falklands signs?

22 July 2026

Yes 47%
No 27%
They should have been disqualified 27%

Should prisoners be released early?

12 July 2026

Yes 0%
No 27%
Depends on the crime 73%

Should Nigel Farage be allowed to restand for MP?

8 July 2026

Yes 12%
No 88%

Do you think teachers should get a 2.5% pay rise?

1 July 2026

Yes 64%
No 14%
They should get more 21%

Should a general election be called?

24 June 2026

Yes 43%
No 48%
Unsure 10%

Should students be worried about AI replacing graduate jobs?

10 June 2026

Yes 67%
No 33%
Unsure 0%

Have recent events changed how you feel about student safety?

3 June 2026

Yes 83%
No 17%
Unsure 0%

Do you agree with the proposed Social Media ban for under-16s?

27 May 2026

Yes 50%
No 50%

Do you think Keir Starmer should resign as prime minister?

13 May 2026

Yes 73%
No 18%
Unsure 9%

If voting, who are you voting for?

9 May 2026

Conservative 20%
Green Party 30%
Labour 10%
Liberal Democrats 40%

Do you think voting in your university city is pointless?

6 May 2026

Yes 18%
No 73%
Unsure 9%
Meet the team

Emma Codrea

Politics & International Relations

University of Southampton

Yuliia Sliusarenko

International Relations

University of Southampton

Martin Perreau-Saussine

Computer Science

University of Southampton