On Friday 20 November, students in Southampton are walking out of school, college and university to protest at Guildhall Square in the city centre at 12pm. It is part of the International Youth Strike: students across Europe are walking out of class to fight for our future, not their wars.
Time and place
- When: Friday 20 November 2026, 12pm
- Where: Guildhall Square, Southampton city centre
Walkouts
- Barton Peverill Sixth Form College, Eastleigh: Walkout planned: time and place to be confirmed
- Richard Taunton Sixth Form College: Joining the Southampton protest: 12pm, Guildhall Square; meeting point to be confirmed
- Solent University: 10am, outside the main building, East Park Terrace, then the Southampton protest at 12pm, Guildhall Square
- Southampton City College: Time and place to be confirmed
- University of Southampton: 9am, leafleting from the Hartley Library; 12pm, the Southampton protest, Guildhall Square; 7pm to 9pm, evening talk, Avenue Campus
Get involved
- Sign up to walk out and we will be in touch.
- Follow @socialiststudentssoton on Instagram for announcements.
- Questions? Text 07515921699.
- Want to organise a walkout where you study? Read our campaign pack.
What is 20 November?
The International Youth Strike is a day of school, college and university walkouts and protests across Europe. More than 25 youth and student organisations in 12 countries are building it, including Socialist Students in Britain. Its slogan is “Fight for our future, not their wars”. Read more in our campaign pack.
Find walkouts and protests in other towns and cities on our action in your area page.
