Societies

Update (19 May 2010): Society events have ceased for this academic year but look out for the societies' return in September, and don't hesistate to get in touch before then if you want any information.
 
Whether your hobbies include fashion, charity work, dancing, knitting, dog walking, video games, human rights, religion, the environment or anything else, chances are that you’re not the only one that’s into it!
 
There’s a list of the existing socities below but if they don't interest you, it's easy to start your own. Just contact Jo Day, Student Activities Co-ordinator, (01473 338155, su.sac@ucs.ac.uk) or email the Societies’ Officer at su.socs@ucs.ac.uk.
 
Anime and Manga Society
anime@UCSunion.com
Facebook: UCS Anime & Manga Society
 
Christian Union Society
christian@UCSunion.com
 
Dance Society: Thursday, 6pm, Forefront (R Block)
dance@UCSunion.com
Facebook: UCS Dance Society
 
Film Society: next screening on Thu 29 April 2010, 7:30pm, Wicked Café
film@UCSunion.com
Facebook: UCS Film Society
 
Gaming Society: Wednesday, 4pm, R1.05
gaming@UCSunion.com
Facebook: UCS Gaming Society
 
History Society
history@UCSunion.com
Facebook: UCS History Society
 
Islamic Society: Tuesday, 6:30pm, W4.16
islamic@UCSunion.com
Facebook: Student Islamic Society
 
LGBT Society
LGBT@UCSunion.com
Facebook: UCS LGBT Society
 
Literary Society: next meeting Tue 20 April 2010. Currently receiving submissions for Lit.Mag (deadline Thu 1 April 2010).
literary@UCSunion.com
Facebook: UCS Literary Society
 
Live Music Society
music@UCSunion.com
Facebook: UCS Jamming and Gigging Society
 
Media Society
newspaper@UCSunion.com
Facebook: UCS Students' Union Newspaper

What else could you set up?
Performance (musical theatre, drama), political groups (Conservative Future, Liberal Youth, Young Labour, Young Greens, etc.), departmental (Business, Media, Nursing, etc.), film, debating, art, DJing, people and planet (environmental campaigning), entrepreneurial, books... Talk to Jo Day to see if others are interested.