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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

Dance Society - Contemporary and Lyrical
10th March
The Lords School of Dance, sheffield
Dance Society - Ballet Class
10th March
The Lords School of Dance, sheffield
Dance Society - Strengthening and Flexibility
11th March
Hype Dance , sheffield
Dance Society - Jazz Class
11th March
Hype Dance , sheffield
SHU FilmSoc Presents: The Farewell! (in collaboration with Women's Society)
11th March
The Void, Level 1 Owen Building, Sheffield
Join Film Society and Women's Society for a screening of The Farewell!
Dance Society - Varsity Rehearsal
11th March
The Stage Room, Students Union, Sheffield
Reading Society - Crochet event
12th March
Owen Building, 1033
Ramadan Iftar- with the Islamic society
13th March
Hallam Students' Union (Stage), Sheffield
Dance Society - Street and Hip Hop Class
13th March
Students Union, Enterprise Room, Sheffield
SHU FilmSoc Presents: His Girl Friday!
13th March
The Void, Level 1 Owen Building, Sheffield
Join Film Society for a screening of His Girl Friday!! 📰
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
13th March
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
Psychology Society - Harry Styles vs Taylor Swift
13th March
Grappa, Sheffield
Harry styles vs Taylor swift
Paramedic Society - Visit to a Coroner's Inquest 14th March AM
14th 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.
Getting Started with Autocad Electrical - Automate Session
14th March
Hallam - City Campus (Owen Building), Sheffield
Getting Started with AutoCAD Electrical: Designing Your First Industrial Control Panel
First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting
16th March
Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB
Paramedic Society - Visit to a Coroner's Inquest 17th March AM
17th 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.
Goth Society - The Hunger Film Screening
19th March
The Void, Owen Building, Sheffield
Join goth society for a film screening of The Hunger (1983)! 🥀
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
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.
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
27th March
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
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.
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.
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!
Dance Society: 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.