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.

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

How to sign up

Come to the Societies and Sports Fair

Book your ticket for 18 September to browse societies and meet society members.
Sign up to society taster sessions

Try as many as you like, there's no commitment to join.
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.
Wait for further info

The society will get in touch with information on their next meet-up.

Society Committee Elections are now live!

Nominations close 3 October, 3pm

Nominate yourself

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

SHU Wine Appreciation Society taster session: 19th September; Grappa, Sheffield; A welcome event for new and existing members

Afro Caribbean Society taster session - Freshers Meet ‘n’ Greet: 19th September; Revolution Sheffield, Sheffield

East Asia Society taster session - IceBreaker: 19th September; Panenka, S2 4RB, Sheffield; Icebreaker event to meet new people!

LGBTQ+ Society - Fruity Freshers: 19th September; Maggie May's, Sheffield; FRUITY FRESHERS 2024!

Artistic Allies taster session - Drawing & Bracelet Making: 20th September; Owen Building - Near to the Hallam Help desk, Sheffield; Come explore the Winter Gardens and beyond with us! As we draw, socialise, and make bracelets.

Pathalam'24: Onam Celebration: 21st September; Firth Park Academy, Sheffield; Date: September 21, 2024 Location: Firth Park Academy, S5 0SD Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM We are excited to invite you to Pathalam'24, a grand celebration of Onam 🎉

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting: 22nd September; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

Dance Society taster session - Contemporary and Lyrical: 23rd September; The Lords School of Dance, Sheffied

Dance Society taster session - Ballet: 23rd September; The Lords School of Dance, Sheffied

Dance Society taster session - Strengthening and Flexibility: 24th September; Hype Dance , sheffield

Dance Society taster session - Jazz: 24th September; Hype Dance , sheffield

Gamer Girls Society taster session: 25th September; Owen 1026 Level 10, Sheffield; This is the taster session from the Gamer Girls. During this we will play switch games, boardgames, have a quiz with prizes and just hang out with each other.

SHU FilmSoc Presents: Archive Short Film Night!: 25th September; The Void, Owen Building Level 1, Sheffield; Join Film Society for a screening of student short films from up to 60 years of SHU history!

First Love Society - Games Night: 25th-27th September; Various student accommodations, Sheffield

Dance Society taster session - Street and Hip Hop: 26th September; Hype Dance , sheffield

Dance Society taster session - Freestyle Social Space Drop-in: 26th September; The Hubs, Enterprise Room, Sheffield

HSU Band Society taster session: 26th September; The Common Room, Hallam Students' Union , Sheffield

LGBTQ+ Society taster session - Fruity Thursday: 26th September; Maggie May's, Sheffield; Experience a taste of our vibrant society with queer bingo, drag karaoke, exciting prizes, and free food & drinks.

HSU Theatre Society taster session: 27th September; Owen Building Room 1028, Sheffield; Theatre icebreaker games and meeting the committee

Education Society - Pub drop-in: 27th September; The Graduate, Surrey St, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2LH, Sheffield; Join us for food, drinks, games and an opportunity to ask any question about the society.

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting: 29th September; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

Rounders Society taster session: 29th September; Endcliffe Park, Sheffield; Come and join our first ever taster session as a new society for the academic year 2024/25!

Education Society taster session - Welcome, Quiz & Bingo Night: 30th September; Owen-1025 - Level 10 (City), Sheffield

Games Development Society taster session - Game Jam: 5th October; Cantor 9341, Sheffield; Give it a go! Work on a game with others and enjoy free pizza!

First Love Society - Freshers Sunday: 6th October; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

Education Society - Pub drop-in (Members only): 11th October; The Graduate, Surrey St, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2LH, Sheffield; Join us for food, drinks, games and an opportunity to ask any question about the society.

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting: 13th October; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting: 20th October; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

Education Society - Nature walk (Members only): 21st October; Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S10 2LN; Join us for a walk and chat through nature from the Botanical Gardens to Forge Dam and back.

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting: 27th October; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting: 3rd November; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting: 10th November; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting: 17th November; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

Education Society - Pub drop-in (Members only): 22nd November; The Graduate, Surrey St, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2LH, Sheffield; Join us for food, drinks and games.

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting: 24th November; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

First Love Society - Sunday Fellowship Meeting: 1st December; Adsett 6620, Adsett Centre, Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

Hallam Union Pole - Kitty Velour workshop - SS Choreo: 9th February; Butterfly Fitness Studio, Sheffield; Old School Stripper Style Choreo with Kitty Velour 75 minute workshop - £35 pp

Hallam Union Pole - Kitty Velour workshop - Saucy Sexpots: 9th February; Butterfly Fitness Studio, Sheffield; *New Date * Saucy sexpots pole workshop - £35 pp 75 minutes workshop

Hallam Union Pole - Kitty Velour workshop - Lusty Lingerie: 9th February; Butterfly Fitness Studio, Sheffield; Lusty Lingerie Pole Workshop - Kitty Velour £35 pp - 75 minutes

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How to sign up

Come to the Societies and Sports Fair

Sign up to society taster sessions

Buy society membership

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Society Committee Elections are now live!

Adopt a society

Start a society

Societies of the year 2023/24

Hallam Union Pole

Women in Construction Society

Committee Portal

Society events

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Societies

Find a society

How to sign up

Come to the Societies and Sports Fair

Sign up to society taster sessions

Buy society membership

Wait for further info

Society Committee Elections are now live!

Adopt a society

Start a society

Societies of the year 2023/24

Hallam Union Pole

Women in Construction Society

Committee Portal

Society events

Frequently asked questions

What is a society?

Where can I find a list of all societies?

How do I join a society?

I joined a society but haven't heard from them

I have concerns about how a society is being run

I can't find the right society for me