![Credit: Credit: Charlie from UK [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)].](https://www.wessexscene.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/637px-Luther_Burrell_2013-244x201.jpg "Switching Codes: Luther Burrell Seeks Warrington Wolves Rugby League Success")
Switching Codes: Luther Burrell Seeks Warrington Wolves Rugby League Success
Former England rugby union international Luther Burrell made his debut in early July for rugby→
Author: Ivan Morris Poxton
Ivan Morris Poxton
Editor 2018-19 | International Editor 2017/18. Final year Modern History and Politics student from Bedford. Drinks far too much tea for his own good.
University of Southampton Remains in Top 100 QS World University Rankings
The University of Southampton maintained a high place in the world rankings with a score of 60.6.
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Optics and Photonics Society Seek Volunteer Help for Range of LGBT+ STEM Events in July
OpSoc are seeking panellists and helpers for several LGBT+ and diversity in science-themed events they’re looking to run in early July.
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Student House Move-Out Spoon Wars to be Resolved by the UN
A UN peace process has been established to resolve the dispute over the ownership of the stylish spoon.
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Hoovers of Southampton Student Houses Plead for ‘Humane Use’ in Week Ahead
As students rush to tidy their residences before they move out, hoovers plead to be used humanely.
→![Credit: EU2017EE Estonian Presidency [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)].](https://www.wessexscene.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Boris-Johnson-looking-worried-359x201.jpg "Race to Join Boris Johnson in Conservative Party Leadership Run-Off Heats Up")
Race to Join Boris Johnson in Conservative Party Leadership Run-Off Heats Up
The Conservative Party leadership field has narrowed further.
→![Credit: James Boyes [CC BY 2.0], via Flickr.](https://www.wessexscene.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Jodie-Taylor-359x201.jpg "England Lionesses Through to Last 16 After Argentina Win")
England Lionesses Through to Last 16 After Argentina Win
Match report on how England booked their place into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina.
→![Credit: JaxStrong [CC BY 2.0], via Flickr.](https://www.wessexscene.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/35453196735_9edbebbe8d_z-1-359x201.jpg "Southampton, Hampshire, Now Sister City to Miami, Florida")
Southampton, Hampshire, Now Sister City to Miami, Florida
The two coastal cities are known for their importance as ports.
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10 Becomes 6 As Boris Johnson Leads Conservative Party Leadership Vote
Boris Johnson is way out in front in the Conservative Party leadership contest.
→![Credit: Andrew Harvey [CC BY 2.0], via Flickr.](https://www.wessexscene.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Wanaka-Tree-Flickr-359x201.jpg "Social Media and Citizen Science")
Social Media and Citizen Science
A look into the positive effect social media can have on citizen science.
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