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

Voting closed on 10 April. The results are now in.

Meet your new committee

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.

Artistic Allies

Social Society of the Year

View society

Women in Science

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

LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
12th June
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Pride
19th June
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Fruity Thursday Goes Extra!
Queer Poetry Showcase, T Goffee
20th June
The Hubs, Hallam Student's Union
T Goffe will be showcasing his poetry collection about sexuality and identity. The collection covers childhood innocence, challenges faced by being openly queer, and the journey to internal and external acceptance.
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Thursday
26th June
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our weekly LGBTQ social!
LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Finale!!!
3rd July
Maggie May's, Sheffield
Our last weekly social of the year!

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.