Southampton Social Mobility Network

Representing and supporting those who originate from low income backgrounds or who are the first in their family to attend university.

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

New episode alert! 🚨 Listen to the full episode here >> https://t.co/A4Dk1kCDBR

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

NEW DATE 🗓️🌟Share your feedback on what you want to see from the Social Mobility Network and help shape the future of the Network by attending our session on the 15th May! Sign up here: https://t.co/XdIk8TgBP5

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

Across the course of 2.5 months of the Class Ceiling Photography Exhibition being exhibited in the John Hansard Gallery, there were an impressive 6,331 visitors to the exhibition - thank you to everyone who visited and shared their thoughts.

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

A huge thank you to @jaynelloyd for these beautiful photos of our Class Ceiling Photography exhibition and exhibition contributors, Liam Gifford and Melissa Allada!

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

Sign up now for our First from Family Function! https://t.co/TUdAqdmjdN Feel safe, seen and supported, hear from first from family speakers, and enjoy a refreshment with us!

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

First in your family to attend university? Share your story with us at the First from Family Function on Wednesday 28th February!

If you are interested in giving a short talk at the event, please reach out by emailing [email protected]

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

You can also listen to the stories behind the photos here: https://t.co/OEyKU7Rhed

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

Just a reminder that you still go and see The Class Ceiling Photography Exhibition until Sat 3rd Feb, up in the John Hansard Gallery! Tag us in your photos with #JHGClassCeiling 😍

[SAWilks @wilks_sa]

Really pleased to finally have a chance to see the #JHGClassCeiling exhibition organised by @Soton_SMN, with one of my photos. The stories of photo were so moving. And I love that mine had a special message reflected in the frame - yes we belong here. #WeAreUoS @sotonbiosci

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

@wilks_sa @sotonbiosci Love this! Thank you so much for sharing so generously with us

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

Our latest Class Ceiling podcast episode is an extra special one, as it was recorded at the launch event for The Class Ceiling Photography exhibition. You can listen to the thoughts of the guests here >> https://t.co/6SzpQrZ3GE

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

(2/2) A huge thank you to our University's Vice Chancellor, @VCMarkESmith, for supporting this event and for an excellent opening speech.

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

(1/2) The Class Ceiling Exhibition has launched!

Here are some photos of the Private View we had of the exhibition this Monday. We were so thrilled to see a fantastic turnout and to receive such wonderful feedback on what the exhibition has meant to our community.

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

(2/2) You can also find us in the Daily Echo today - https://t.co/80zAjVWVTN

A huge thank you to the University of Southampton's PR Team for sourcing these opportunities to promote the exhibition.

#JHGClassCeiling

[Southampton Social Mobility Network @Soton_SMN]

(1/2) The SMN Team have been having an exciting couple of weeks! Alongside the opening of our The Class Ceiling Photography Exhibition at The John Hansard Gallery, our very own Savanna Cutts (Network Founder) and Heather Pasero (Podcast Lead) have interviewed with ITV Meridian.

[University of Southampton @unisouthampton]

The Class Ceiling exhibition is now @JHansardGallery, organised by @Soton_SMN, it features poignant images shining a light on the working-class experiences of our staff, students and alumni 📸

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/Ty1WUQu1up

#WeAreUoS