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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 2025

Nominations close 3 April.

Society Elections Hub

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

View society

Women in Construction Society

Academic Society of the Year

View society

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 - Under the spotlight show
25th March
Hallam Students' Union (Stage), Sheffield
Hallam burlesque society’s first ever student show
Dance Society - Jazz Class
25th March
Hype Dance , sheffield
Goth Society - Dove And Rainbow
25th March
Dove and Rainbow, Sheffield
Our monthly social at Dove and Rainbow!
SHU FilmSoc Presents: Orlando!
25th March
The Void, Level 1 Owen Building, Sheffield
Join Film Society for a screening of Orlando!
Paramedic Society - Visit to a Coroner's Inquest 26th March AM
26th March
Medico-Legal Centre, Watery St, Sheffield
Opportunity to sit in on a Coroners inquest into unexpected deaths which may be something you have to participate in in your future role as a paramedic.
Chris Hall & Beth Giblin: Editing
26th March
Peak Lecture Theatre, Owen Building
Lecturer Chris Hall and Ex-Student Beth Giblin are here to answer all questions editing
Trampolining at Jump!
27th March
Jump Inc, Vulcan Road, S9 1EW, Sheffield
Trampoline park visit
Dance Society - Street and Hip Hop Class
27th March
Students Union, Enterprise Room, Sheffield
SHU FilmSoc Presents: Pulp Fiction!
27th March
The Void, Level 1 Owen Building, Sheffield
Join Film Society for a screening of Pulp Fiction!!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
27th March
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
Book Tour with Gamer Girl’s Society
29th March
Sheffield City Centre,
Bookshop tour in Sheffield City Centre
UOS x SHU ACS BkChat
31st March
The Diamond, Sheffield
BkChat SHF is backkk😛!
Paramedic Society - Visit to a Coroner's Inquest 1st April AM
1st April
Medico-Legal Centre, Watery St, Sheffield
Opportunity to sit in on a Coroners inquest into unexpected deaths which may be something you have to participate in in your future role as a paramedic.
SHU FilmSoc Presents: Sorry to Bother You!
1st April
The Void, Level 1 Owen Building, Sheffield
Join Film Society for a screening of Sorry to Bother You!
SHU FilmSoc Presents: Johnny Guitar!
3rd April
The Void, Level 1 Owen Building, Sheffield
Join Film Society for a screening of Johnny Guitar!!
Casual Walking Society- Treehouse Board game cafe
3rd April
41 Boston St, Highfield, Sheffield S2 4QF, Sheffield
Come along to our social at the Treehouse board game cafe 🌳
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
3rd April
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
Paramedic Society - Visit to a Coroner's Inquest 4th April PM
4th April
Medico-Legal Centre, Watery St, Sheffield
Opportunity to sit in on a Coroners inquest into unexpected deaths which may be something you have to participate in in your future role as a paramedic.
Casual walking society- Endcliffe park walk
6th April
Rustlings Rd, Sheffield S11 7AB, Sheffield
Join us for a walk around Endcliffe park 🌳
SHU FilmSoc Presents: The Italian Job! (in collaboration with Finance and Banking Society)
8th April
The Void, Level 1 Owen Building, Sheffield
Join Film Society and Finance and Banking Society for a screening of The Italian Job!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
10th April
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
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!
Physiotherapy Society Ball 2025
30th May
Tapton Hall, Sheffield
Physiotherapy Society Ball 2025
Hallam Education Society Graduation Ball 2025
30th May
Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield, Victoria Station Rd, Sheffield S4 7YE, Sheffield
Society Ball for all members of the Education Society.

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.