SU Societies
We currently have 111 societies, serving a diverse and wide range of activities, check out the A–Z, you’re sure to find something that appeals!
Societies are a great way to try new things, make new friends and enhance your social experience at University, you’ll also find many complement your academic studies too and you can gain skills, experiences and qualifications that will continue to benefit you long after you leave University!
Our societies are accessible to all, from amateur photographer to proficient actor, and if your interest isn’t represented then get in touch, it’s easy to start your own society and new ones are appearing all the time!
Society Grants 2012/13
The University has made the pledge that all clubs and societies are free to join this year and has provided resources to the Students’ Union to pass on to you. Over the summer we have been examining your accounts to understand how much you need to effectively run your activities.
Although you are no longer allowed to charge a membership fee you are still able to raise sponsorship, run competitions (such as a raffle) and charge match or facility fees. If students have to complete a proficiency course before they take part in your activity you are also allowed to charge to cover those costs. Students can also expect to buy their own personalised kit.
The key thing that has changed is that no student will have to buy an AU card, a Societies card, a BUCS card or pay club/society membership. Hopefully this will lead to more people taking up your activities.
This is the first year of this new system, so we expect some teething problems. If you have any queries about your grant or any concerns about budgeting for the year ahead, come and see us and we’ll try to help. Remember that supplemental money is available for you to bid for after Welcome Week.
This is a deal that has been agreed to benefit the student body, to reduce the upfront cost of participating in the full range of activities available at Bangor University.