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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.

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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

Hallam Automation Society taster session
7th February
Room 943 Owen Building, Level 9, City Campus
Welcome event for new members: Introduction to Hallam Automation Society Activities
Afro Caribbean Society - “Take Me Out” ❤️
7th February
Pennine Lecture Theatre, Owen Building, Sheffield
The Annual ACS “Take Me Out”❤️
GizmoJam
8th-9th February
Cantor Building, Sheffield
A 2 day game jam with a funky controller twist!
First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting
9th February
Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB
Rounders Society taster session
9th February
Sheffield Hallam Sports Hall, Sheffield
Come and join our first ever taster session as a new society for the academic year 2024/25!
Dance Society - Contemporary and Lyrical
10th February
The Lords School of Dance, sheffield
Dance Society - Ballet Class
10th February
The Lords School of Dance, sheffield
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!
Events Management Society - Learn About Pakistan With Mashan!
11th February
Owen 1033, Sheffield
Come And Meet Us! Every Tuesday 11:30-1PM! This Week Learn About Pakistan With Mashan!
Dance Society - Strengthening and Flexibility
11th February
Hype Dance , sheffield
Dance Society - Jazz Class
11th February
Hype Dance , sheffield
Burlesque Society - Chair workshop (members only)
11th February
Hallam Students' Union (Common Room), Sheffield
Learn a chair routine from the best !
Dance Society - Ninja Warrior Social
12th February
Ninja Warrior, Sheffield
Gamer Girls Society - Be creative
13th February
Hallam Students' Union (Hideout), Sheffield
Create your own tote bag and Valentines day card with the Gamer Girls! Or just have fun playing games on our Switch!
Cyber & Forensics Society - Ninja Warrior Social
13th February
Unit 1B, meadowhall retail park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2YZ, Sheffield
Welcome to the Cyber and Forensics Society Ninja Warrior Cyber social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
13th February
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
Potter's House Society - Indoor Games Day
15th February
Hallam - Collegiate Campus, Sheffield
Fun and competitive filled day with many games with victory on the line waiting for you alongside free food and free drinks, YOU DONT WANT TO MISS OUT!
ParaSoc - Pub Quiz - Trimester 2
18th February
The Common Room, 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!
Paramedic Society - Paramedic Management of Palliative and End of Life Patients
20th February
Hallam - Collegiate Campus, Sheffield
An informative and engaging session hosted by experienced Palliative and End of Life Care Ambassadors.
Physiotherapy Society - Neonatal Physiotherapy Webinar with Jo Adams
20th February
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
20th February
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting
23rd February
Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB
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: a rare ACS presentation - CPD
27th February
Join us online for an exploration of SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) - a rare type of ACS.
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
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
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
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!
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.