Thursday 26-10-2017 - 16:55

We’ve already welcomed nine new Societies into the Students’ Union so far this academic year as more of you come up with new and innovative ideas to cater for the wonderful and diverse students’ we have here at Lancaster:

Autism Social

‘A relaxed environment where you can meet likeminded people every Tuesday from 6pm-8:30pm in Fylde Common Room.’ Join the group!

First Aid

‘This society provides you with the perfect opportunity to gain a first aid qualification. Once trained you are able to volunteer your time at various events and deliver first aid to those in need.

This is a perfect opportunity for anyone wanting to build soft skills, gain a qualification and have experience in the health sector.’ Find out more

Fashion (ISSUE)

‘We have founded this society on raw enthusiasm and love for the industry and we aim to help, guide and support our growing number of members in the careers they wish to pursue in the fashion and creative industries. We aim to unite fashion enthusiasts, but also anyone interested in art, design, photography, journalism’ Get Involved.

Medical Academia & Research

‘Medical, biomedical and all interested LU students.

Biomedicine related competitions, talks, conferences, courses and research opportunities!’ Find out what’s happening!

Red Rose Refugees

“Educate – Participate – Advocate” – under this motto the Red Rose Refugee Society aims at engaging Lancaster Students with refugee matters and NGOs in town. Check out our page for news on events.

Swing Dance

‘We bring Swing Dancing such as Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston to Lancaster University.

Beginners are welcome, come and give it a try! You can find us in the Great Hall A35 on Mondays at 7:45pm’ Check out their page!

Spanish

‘Not only music, not only food, not only parties, not only great people coming together… but much much more because we are the Spanish society. Come and join us to find out more about the Spanish culture and have the time of your life.’ Join the fun and find out more

History

The Society of History is open to any students interested in history, whether or not you’re studying the subject! Activities we offer; Guest lectures on a huge range of historical topics

•  An annual tour of Lancaster Castle
• Pub crawls
• Quiz Nights
• A Christmas meal
• Cinema Trips
•  Meals out
• BBQs
• The Halloween Ghost Walk
• Annual Charity Ball

Participate in our next activity now!

Paediatrics

From CV tips to conference trips, this society hopes to help anyone with an interest in child health.

Beginning with local talks and workshops, we hopes to eventually run our own conferences to which we can invite other societies from up and down the country. We are totally up for new ideas and suggestions so if you have an interest in paediatrics, please join us and become a member!

You can join socieities any time any where here and if you want to start your own you can do that here.

Funding 

The ideas keep on flowing and they’re certainly not showing any signs that they are slowing!

Over £2500 has been contributed to expanding society activity so far this academic year including:

The Hiking Club, Street Workout and Calisthenics, African Caribbean Society, Ballroom Dancing and Politics.

Does your society have a unique idea and need some additional support to get it going? You can find out more about Society funding and apply online here!