Benefits Spotlight
Staff Discounts (MyDiscounts)
The University offers a range of retail, leisure, and service discounts to staff. Explore our MyDiscounts portal to discover more of what’s available. A selection of new offers can be found below.
Entertainment, Sports & Leisure
CSSC support higher education staff helping members enjoy free days out, participate in sport, stay active, and make the most of their leisure time. Membership is self-funded via a direct debit of £5.99 per month.
Webinar | CSSC – More Than a Perk: Real Stories of Wellbeing, Balance & Everyday Wins
CSSC membership is a benefit available to you but rather than just a checklist of discounts, it can be a vital bridge between work and play. Whether it’s carving out an afternoon of genuine downtime, picking up a hobby you’ve put off for years, or taking the sting out of rising weekend costs with the family, the right support turns your non-working hours into time that actually recharges your batteries.
On Thursday 26 November at 1:00 PM, take a quick break and join CSSC’s Scott Thorne for an informal, 30-minute webinar.
The session focuses entirely on the real, lived experiences of colleagues across education who are actively using their membership to:
- Reclaim personal downtime through subsidised sports, heritage sites, and creative hobbies.
- Stretch everyday household budgets through subtle, cumulative savings on travel, dining, and shopping.
- Invest in their physical and mental health without it feeling like another task on the to-do list.
Take half an hour for yourself to discover the practical perks waiting to be picked up.
When: Thursday 26 November, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Where: Microsoft Teams (Live Webinar)
Places are limited and advance registration is required to receive your personalised access link.
Please register here for the webinar here.
Tickets for Good – a free-to-join ticketing platform exclusively for those working in education, the charity sector and the NHS.
Free and discounted tickets to events across music, sport, theatre, comedy, festivals and attractions. Tickets can be secured for a small booking fee (usually £2.95 to £6.95 depending on the saving), and additional tickets can be secured for friends and family.
Once signed up members can make use of offers. Please note that offers will end when either tickets sell out or the event date passes. More information can be found here.
Food & Drink
If you’re planning festive season lunches, afternoon tea, or parties, take a look at the Food & Drink offers, including Doubletree by Hilton Southampton.
You can also win one of four Christmas Carol Hampers with Your Rewards.
Visit Your Rewards for the login details and follow the instructions to enter the free prize draw which closes 30 November 2026.
Health, Beauty & Wellbeing
20% off all treatments at Eforea Spa at the Hilton Southampton, Utilita Bowl, with code ‘UNIBENEFIT20’ valid until 23 December 2026.
High Street & Independents
Blue Light Card is now available to University of Southampton staff offering everyday savings across 15,000+ UK brands for just £4.99 for two years.
Please note that when you apply for a Blue Light Card, you’ll need to provide evidence that you’re eligible by uploading supporting documents to prove your employment status e.g. Staff ID card.
Trades & Services
Webinar | The Taylor Lucas Partnership – Free Will Writing Service
Donna Byrne from The Taylor Lucas Partnership will be providing a 30-minute webinar via Microsoft Teams to discuss the free will writing service that is available to staff, UniWorkforce, alumni and visitors. The service also includes partner/spouse.
Read further information on the free will writing service.
The webinar will be held on Thursday 19 November at 12:00PM. To attend the session register by visiting this link. Once you have registered, you will receive a Microsoft Teams link to access the session. If you do not receive the link prior to the session, please contact The Taylor Lucas Partnership.
Travel & Tourism
Cycle to Work Scheme News
We are pleased to announce that Halfords is now live as a retailer on Cyclescheme through our Cycle to Work Scheme, increasing the choice of retailers.
