Societies Leadership
Join a committee and work as part of a team to achieve your shared goals. The Societies Office provides training, resources, funding and support to make your vision a reality.
When you join a society committee you not only can pursue your interests and make your dream a reality, but you can create an opportunity for other students to be part of something dynamic and help them find their people and a sense of belonging. There are so many societies to choose from. Joining a Society on a committee or as a member is a great way to make friends, meet likeminded people, learn new skills, pursue an interest and broaden your horizons, enhance your CV. You can get as involved as you like. You can join as many as you like. We have over 120 active societies ranging from artistic and performing to charity and volunteering, social and cultural, lifestyle, wellbeing and special interest societies. If you don't see one you like, why not set up a new one.
Societies are student-led for students and are a great way to get involved in campus life, societies organize thousands of events each year both on and off campus. Committee members who lead and run university societies play a vital role in building a vibrant student community. They create opportunities for students to connect, learn new skills, and enjoy shared interests. Their leadership and dedication help make university life more engaging, inclusive, and rewarding for everyone.
To Earn a badge, (A badge is a digital credential that recognises your achievement and outlines the skills that you have developed) you must be an elected committee member of a society which has completed the following criteria:
• Have 100 members.
• Have at least 4 committee members.
• Have held at least 5 events, (not including societies day and committee meetings).
• Have completed all end of year reports.
• Have an up-to-date constitution.
• Have completed the Society leadership requirements, set goals and mission statement & charter at the start of the year and reflected on these at the end of the year.
Communication
Leadership
Project Management
Self-Awareness
Teamwork