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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.

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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

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting
23rd February
Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB
Dance Society - Contemporary and Lyrical
24th February
The Lords School of Dance, sheffield
Dance Society - Ballet Class
24th February
The Lords School of Dance, sheffield
Dance Society - Strengthening and Flexibility
25th February
Hype Dance , sheffield
Dance Society - Jazz Class
25th February
Hype Dance , sheffield
Goth Society - Pax Before Midnight
25th February
The Dorothy Pax, Sheffield
A night of music and community at The Dorothy Pax
Varsity Rehearsal
25th February
The Stage Room, Students Union, Sheffield
Education Society - IoE Placement Feedback & Chill Evening Drop-in
27th February
Charles Street 12.05.01, Sheffield
Join us and Social Sciences and Arts Officer, for a Tea/Coffee, Chill and de-stress about placement.
Paramedic Society - SCAD: an uncommon ACS presentation - CPD
27th February
Join us online for an exploration of SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) - an uncommon presentation of ACS.
Dance Society - Street and Hip Hop Class
27th February
Students Union, Enterprise Room, Sheffield
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
27th February
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
Psychology Society - Murder mystery
27th February
Grappa, Sheffield
Murder mystery
Paramedic Society - Climbing Social
28th February
Depot Climbing Centre, Sheffield
Climbing Social at the Depot Sheffield
First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting
2nd March
Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB
Paramedic Society - Visit to a Coroner's inquest
6th 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.
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!
First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting
9th March
Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
13th March
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting
16th March
Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB
Psychology Society - Ninja Warrior
20th March
Ninja Warrior, centertainment, Sheffield
Psychsoc does Ninja Warrior
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
20th March
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
Burlesque Society - Under the spotlight show
25th March
Hallam Students' Union (Stage), Sheffield
Hallam burlesque society’s first ever student show
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
Sheffield United, Bramall Lane, Sheffield
WE'RE HAVING A PROM!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
17th April
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
End of year ball - Deposit
23rd April
Kenwood Hall, Sheffield
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.