Discover Hallam societies

Do what you love with like-minded students. Step out your comfort zone and discover a new passion. Or get together with coursemates and unwind from studying.

Social societies Academic societies

Society Committee Elections 2025

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How to sign up

  1. Buy society membership

    Buy a membership to your chosen societies via their individual society pages. Even if they're free, you'll still need to buy a membership.

  2. Wait for further info

    The society will get in touch with information on their next meet-up.

Adopt a society

Adopt a once loved society. With a little TLC they'll be back to former glory.

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Start a society

Not vibing with any societies? Start your own (we'll even help!). All you need is a great idea.

Start a society

Societies of the year 2024/25

All our societies are great. But some really smashed it this year.

Artistic Allies

Social Society of the Year

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Women in Science

Academic Society of the Year

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Committee Portal

Portal

The Committee Portal is home to all the resources you'll need as a society committee member. Do yourself a favour and save it to your favourites (you'll thank us later).

Society events

Postgraduate Society - Sip and Socialise
19th December
The Graduate, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 SLH,
An opportunity to network away from campus with the committee and society members.
Paramedic Society - Wellbeing, Safeguarding, and Forensic Practice in Healthcare CPD
14th January
Collegiate Campus - HC.0.32, Sheffield
Parasoc’s second CPD event of the year! Covering personal wellbeing and hearing a fascinating talk about careers in forensics and safeguarding.
Society Induction- 21.01.2026
21st January
CharlesSt-12.0.15-Level 0, Sheffield
Women's Society - Welcome Back Social Meal
22nd January
Pizza Express, Sheffield City Centre
Welcome to 2026 with Womens Society
Society Induction- 04.02.2026
4th February
CharlesSt-12.0.15-Level 0, Sheffield
Debate Society - Pottery Painting Social
5th February
Fired Arts 957 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TN, Sheffield
Pottery painting at Fired Arts
Society Induction- 18.02.2026
18th February
CharlesSt-12.0.15-Level 0, Sheffield
Society Induction- 04.03.2026
4th March
CharlesSt-12.0.15-Level 0, Sheffield
Society Induction- 18.03.2026
18th March
CharlesSt-12.0.15-Level 0, Sheffield

Frequently asked questions

What is a society?

At Hallam, a society is a group of students that share a similar passion, interest, or hobby. Societies provide a chance to meet other students who are similar to you, and take part in the things you love. Joining a society is also the perfect chance to try something new!

Where can I find a list of all societies?

You can view all our social societies and academic societies online. When you find a society that you're interested in, click on the society's logo to see more information about them, including their contact details, links to their social media channels, and joining information.

How do I join a society?

To join a society, simply login to our website with your Hallam login. Go to the society's webpage and choose which society membership you wish to purchase. Add the membership to your basket. Click through to the checkout, where you can pay any membership fee and fill in your details. Even if the society doesn't charge a fee, you still need to 'purchase' a membership through the website - you just won't have to pay any money.

I joined a society but haven't heard from them

You should contact the society to find out when they will next be meeting. Each society should have contact details on their webpage.

I have concerns about how a society is being run

If you have any concerns about one of our societies, please contact us as soon as possible at activitiesadmin@shu.ac.uk.

I can't find the right society for me

Why not set up your own society?! All you need is a great idea and 10 interested students. If you have any questions, just contact us at activitiesadmin@shu.ac.uk.