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Societies

Do what you love. Discover a new passion. Or just get together with your coursemates. Whatever you’re into, there’s a club for it here. And if there isn't, we’ll help you make one.
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Find a society

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

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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.

Adopt a society

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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 2023/24

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

Hallam Union Pole

Social Society of the Year

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Women in Construction Society

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

Burlesque Society - Rhinestone Night
22nd January
Cantor 9003 level 0,
Come and decorate with everything shiny
Dance Society - Street and Hip Hop Class
23rd January
Hallam Students' Union (Enterprise), Sheffield
SHU FilmSoc Presents: On Her Majesty's Secret Service!
23rd January
9130, Cantor Building, Sheffield
Join Film Society for a screening of On Her Majesty's Secret Service!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
23rd January
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
Psychology Society - Rats and Dogs
23rd January
Revolution, Sheffield
Dress up as either a rat or a dog for our psychology themed social
Reading Society - Boardgame Cafe Social
25th January
Treehouse Boardgame Cafe, Sheffield
A trip to the Boardgame Cafe!
Goth Society - Pax Before Midnight
28th January
The Dorothy Pax, Sheffield
A night of music and community at The Dorothy Pax
SHU FilmSoc Presents: The Boy and the Heron!
28th January
9130, Cantor Building, Sheffield
Join Film Society for a screening of The Boy and the Heron!
SHU FilmSoc Presents: Frances Ha!
30th January
9135, Cantor Building, Sheffield
Join Film Society for a screening of Frances Ha!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
30th January
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
Education Society - Support Dogs CPD
5th February
The Stage @ Hallam Students Union, Sheffield
Join us for a CPD event with Support Dogs Sheffield!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
6th February
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
Afro Caribbean Society - “Take Me Out” ❤️
7th February
Pennine Lecture Theatre, Owen Building, Sheffield
The Annual ACS “Take Me Out”❤️
SHU FilmSoc Presents: Student Short Film Night! (in collaboration with Film Networking Society)
10th February
The Void, Owen Building Level 1, Sheffield
Join Film Society and Film Networking Society for a screening of student short films recently produced at SHU!
Burlesque Society - Chair workshop (members only)
11th February
Hallam Students' Union (Common Room), Sheffield
Learn a chair routine from the best !
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
13th February
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
ParaSoc - Pub Quiz - Trimester 2
18th February
Revolution, Sheffield
ParaSoc pub quiz night at Common Room!
Education Society - Forest School CPD
20th February
Westbourne, Junior and Senior School, Neill Building, 60 Westbourne Rd, Broomhill, Sheffield S10 2QT, Sheffield
Join us for a day at the forest school!
Neonatal Physiotherapy Webinar with Jo Adams
20th February
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
20th February
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
27th February
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
Paramedic Society - Climbing Social
28th February
Depot Climbing Centre, Sheffield
Climbing Social at the Depot Sheffield
Dance Society - London MOVE IT Trip Deposit
6th-7th March
London,
Dance Society - London MOVE IT Trip Final Payment
6th-7th March
London,
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
6th March
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
13th March
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
20th March
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
27th March
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
3rd April
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
10th April
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ Society - Prom Deposit Ticket
12th April
WE'RE HAVING A PROM!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
17th April
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
24th April
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
1st May
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
8th May
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
15th May
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
22nd May
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
29th May
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!

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.