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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Finance and Banking Society - Finance Careers Talk
28th November
The Peak Lecture Theatre - Owen Building Level 5 (527),
Explore careers in finance at the Finance Conference 2025! Hear from Barclays, top banks, and recent grads on how to break in, stand out, and secure high-paying roles in the industry.
Burlesque Society - Fright and delight performer video
30th November
Performer burlesque video
Casual Walking Society - Peak District Walk
30th November
Baslow Edge, Peak District
Join us for a day out in the Peak District !!
Casual Walking Society - Peak District Walk
30th November
Baslow Edge, Peak District
Join us for a day out in the Peak District !!
First Love Society - SWOLLEN SUNDAY!!!
30th November
Mercure Spa Hotel, 119 Norfolk Street, S1 2JE, Sheffield
Curious about faith? Come experience joy, fellowship and the power of God at this unmissable First Love Sheffield event. Free entry!
Dance Society - Varsity & Showcase workshop 1
1st December
The Lords School of Dance, sheffield
Dance Society - Varsity & Showcase workshop 2
1st December
The Lords School of Dance, sheffield
Yoga and Pilates Society - Tuesday Morning Yoga Class
2nd December
Owen 1031 (Level 10) , Sheffield, South Yorkshire., United Kingdom
Tuesday Morning Yoga Class with Layla. People of all abilities welcome!
Dance Society - Varsity & Showcase workshop 3
2nd December
Hype Dance Company, Sheffield
SHU FilmSoc Presents: The Elephant Man (1980)
2nd December
The Void, Level 1 Owen Building, Sheffield
Join the first Film Society screening for The Elephant Man!!
Christmas Oneshot Night
3rd December
Beaten Track, S1 2DE
The HSU Wine Society's Festive Evening of Glitter & Glam
3rd December
Revolution, Sheffield
Dress to dazzle for a glitter-filled night of great company, great food and festive fun
Acs basketball trials + socials
3rd December
City campus sports hall, S1 1WB, Sheffield
Join us for the Hallam ACS basketball trials followed by a fun social! Show your skills on the court, then chill and connect with the community
Yoga and Pilates Society - Thursday Afternoon Pilates Class
4th December
Owen 1033 (Level 10), Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Thursday Afternoon Pilates Class with Lucy. People of all abilities welcome!
SHU FilmSoc Presents: The Holdovers (2023)
4th December
The Void, Level 1 Owen Building, Sheffield
Join the first Film Society screening for The Holdovers!!
HSU Orchestra Christmas Social- Board Games Cafe
4th December
The Treehouse Board Game Cafe, 41 Boston St, Highfield, Sheffield S2 4QF, Sheffield
Society Members- Join us for our Christmas social!
Psychology Society - Christmas Formal 2025
4th December
Grappa, Sheffield
Christmas Formal 2025 at Grappa!
Radiography Society - Paediatric Communication Workshop with Guest Speaker!
5th December
Hallam - Collegiate Campus (Heart of the Campus), Sheffield
Learn how to communicate and how to engage your paediatric patients in their treatment.
Parasoc x Nursing Society - Paint & Sip
7th December
Planet Pot, Sheffield
Pottery Painting Social
Casual Walking Society - Bowling Christmas Social
7th December
Tenpin, Sheffield
Christmas Social to TenPin
Casual Walking Society - Bowling Christmas Social
7th December
Tenpin, Sheffield
Christmas Social to TenPin
Dance Society - Moulin Rouge Workshop 1
8th December
The Lords School of Dance, sheffield
Architecture Society Winter Ball
8th December
Radisson Blu S1 2HN, Sheffield
The Sheffield Hallam Architecture Society Ball invites you to an elegant night of celebration.
Dance Society - Moulin Rouge Workshop 2
8th December
The Lords School of Dance, sheffield
Yoga and Pilates Society - Tuesday Morning Yoga Class
9th December
Owen 1026 (Level 10), Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Tuesday Morning Yoga Class with Layla. People of all abilities welcome!
Postgraduate Society Sip and Socalise
10th December
The Graduate, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 SLH,
An opportunity to network away from campus with the committee and society members.
Theatre Society - A Night to Remember (Show 1)
10th December
The Library Theatre, S1 1XZ, Sheffield
Come see the Theatre society’s first show of the year
Yoga and Pilates Society - Thursday Afternoon Pilates Class
11th December
Thursday Afternoon Pilates Class with Lucy. People of all abilities welcome!
Radiography Society - Christmas Movie Night
11th December
Hallam - Collegiate Campus (Heart of the Campus), Sheffield
Christmas movie night
Theatre Society - A Night to Remember (Show 2)
11th December
Library Theatre, S1 1XZ, Sheffield
Come see the first show being put on this year by the Theatre 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.