Benefits Spotlight
Employee Benefits
Cycle World Electric Bike Demo Day
Saturday 6 June from 09:30 to 16:30, Mountbatten Centre Velodrome, Portsmouth
Whether you want to find out more about electric bikes or already an experienced rider, this event with Cycle World is the opportunity to discover, compare and ride a wide range of electric bicycles from some of the biggest and most trusted brands.
Find out more here or book your place here and receive a free goodie bag.
Cycle to work scheme
If you’re looking to purchase a new bike, you can redeem Cyclescheme vouchers with Cycle World. Find out about our cycle to work scheme here.
Staff Benefits Fair
Tuesday 16 June 2026, 10:00 to 14:00, Garden Court, Building 40
Our Staff Benefits Fair is an excellent opportunity for staff to appreciate their entire benefits package.
The benefits fair is open to all staff and is free to attend, you will need to sign up to register for a ticket.
Over 60 benefits and discounts exhibitors confirmed and some fantastic prizes to be won, join us at the fair to be entered into our free prize draw.
Reward & Recognition
The annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards celebrate the brilliant work of our colleagues across all areas of the staff community. Nominations open on 20 April – make a nomination and help our community celebrate success. You can find all you need to make a nomination, from the category descriptions to the nomination form itself, on our Vice-Chancellor’s Awards SharePoint page here.
Reward Newsletter
The Reward & Recognition team have a newsletter with information on the latest offers and discounts for staff. If you would like to subscribe, complete our short form (Microsoft Form) here and we’ll add you to our mailing list.
Staff Discounts (MyDiscounts)
The University offers a range of retail, leisure, and service discounts to staff. Explore our MyDiscounts portal here to discover what’s available. A selection of our latest offers is below.
Win one of four £25 Amazon eGift Vouchers with Your Rewards. Visit Your Rewards Benefits and login with the details provided here, and then follow the instructions to enter the free prize draw which closes 30 April 2026.
Entertainment, Sports & Leisure
- Corporate discount rate at Anytime Fitness Winchester for £32.95 per month with the code on our MyDiscounts advert. More information can be found here.
- £1.50 discount at the Harbour Lights Picture House on the standard ticket price when you show your staff ID card upon entry. More information can be found here.
- 15% discount on tickets at the Joiners Arms when buying on the door with your staff ID card. More information can be found here.
Food & Drink
- 20% discount at Dim T Winchester, Sunday to Thursday, on food with staff ID card (valid for tables of up to six people). More information can be found here.
- 10% discount at Kohinoor of Kerala, Sunday to Thursday, for restaurant and take away with staff ID card. More information can be found here.
- 10% discount at Nando’s Southampton Guildhall on food and drink for dine-in only with staff ID card. More information can be found here.
Health, Beauty & Wellbeing
- 20% off all Skin Aesthetics By Krystian tailored skincare treatments with staff ID card on arrival. More information can be found here.
- 10% discount on skincare and beauty treatments at The Ocean Rooms, Tuesday to Friday, from 10:00 to 17:00, when you book online (discount will be applied automatically at the checkout). More information can be found here.
- 30% discount at The Roots Healing on all restorative craniosacral therapy sessions that support nervous system regulation, emotional wellbeing, and deep relaxation. More information can be found here.
High Street & Independents
- Tesco has launched bYond, a contactless, prepaid card that can be used to earn cashback at over 80+ high street stores, restaurants, and experiences. You can earn between 3% and 15% with every month on the spend that you make at the participating retailers. By using the card to pay within the network of retailers, you earn cashback. More information can be found here.
- 10% discount on all Dessi Designs products online including hand‑illustrated tech accessories, desk mats, notebooks, keyrings, art prints. More information can be found here.
- Mobile Advantage provides access to a wide range of quality assured refurbished phones, tablets, computers, and other tech. Providing savings of up to 60% compared to buying brand-new. Find out more information here.
Trades & Services
- ADK Removals are a house removal, office removal, and storage specialist in Southampton. 10% discount with staff ID card. More information can be found here.
- Donna Byrne from The Taylor Lucas Partnership will be providing a 30-minute webinar on Tuesday 2 June at 12:30 on Microsoft Teams to discuss the free Will writing service. To attend the session, please register here. Once you have registered, you will receive a Microsoft Teams link to access the session on the day, 30 minutes prior to the session starting. More information can be found here.
- Warner Goodman LLP offer a range of legal service discounts for staff: 50% off initial Family Law consultation; 10% off all Residential Conveyancing services; 10% off Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. When making your enquiry, please quote the code on our MyDiscounts advert and staff ID card must be provided at your first appointment. More information can be found here.
Travel & Tourism
- 10% discount on all Carter Travel Co. pre-booked private hire transport services including airport transfers, cruise transfers, and event travel. More information can be found here.
- 10% discount off all Radio Taxis journeys booked via the Radio Taxi App. More information can be found here.
- Ferry travel to the Isle of Wight from Southampton with Red Funnel. Discounted rates through the University of Southampton booking portal. More information can be found here.
