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01752 588378
Chair: Jesse Appiah
The ACS consists of a committee who are willing to promote and educate you on the rich Afro-Caribbean heritage, while also incorporating other backgrounds and races through various events, socials and talks (not a lot of them, so don't think of us as an extra course).
We aim to grant you an enjoyable uni experience while you are part of the ACS. We would also like to help you to create new friendships and networks through the common interest in the African Caribbean Culture.
Membership is open to anyone regardless of your background. It only costs £3 to become and member, granting you discounts with some of our sponsors and discounts on ACS held events. So why wait, join now! We weren't crowned 'Best New Society of 2010/11' for nothing ;)
Facebook // jesse.appiah@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Anastasia Anaxagorou
The University of Plymouth Amateur Dramatics run acting workshops, improvisation sessions and put on shows ranging from Shakespeare to plays written and directed by our own members. We offer the chance to actors and actresses to develop their skills and be part of great productions, as well as giving people a way to work on their confidence. We put on one showcase and also one big show during the course of the year. We also run writing workshops for those who wish to practice their play-writing. We meet every Tuesday in Babbage 411 and it's only £5 to join for the whole year so come along to have some fun and meet some great people
Facebook // upad@hotmail.co.uk
Chair: Thomas O’Neill
We campaign on human rights issues across the world. Our activities include socials, letter writing, film evenings, talks with our local MP, bake sales (or Amnes-Teas) and gigs. Also look out for events on Human Rights Day and our Christmas Greeting Card Campaign amongst other campaigns!
In November there is a trip to London to the Amnesty International Student Conference which hosts talks and seminars from leading journalists and human rights activists.
Despite the harsh messages we deal with we like to keep things sociable and uplifting, having as much fun as possible along the way. Membership fee is £4.
Thomas.oneill@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Noor Junaid
A society that celebrates Asian culture by providing information, organise activities and events of asian heritage through social, sporting, educational and cultural means/events for all Plymouth university students. This will include an annual Bollywood/Bhangra ball as well as regular bhangra nights including a night out in Bristol, weekly cricket nets, monthly tea parties with varying Asian treats, Shisha evenings and also events to celebrate Asian holidays such as the Chinese New Year, Eid and Diwali. We also hope to have more general activities where memebers can get to know each other outside of an academic environment, these include paintballing and go karting. Membership is during freshers week £10 and standard £15.
Facebook // n.junaid@hotmail.co.uk
Chair: Oliver Windsor
Chair: Cassandra Mather
This society was set up in 2005 by a dedicated bunch of students who wanted a musical outlet within the university in which to play Jazz. The band has gone from strength to strength since this time and now boosts over 30 committed members; playing gigs across Plymouth and the surrounding area.
We are a friendly lot and welcome any age and ability within the university.... We regularly play gigs within the academic year and have an active social life as well.
We get together and rehearse every Monday in the Rolle building at 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Membership is £10.
Facebook // cassandra.mather1@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Biomedical Sciences Society (Biomed-Soc)
Chair:Emi-Jo Mawson
Biomed-Soc is for those studying a biological/medical degree, or anyone has an interest in the subject. Whave regular meetings to discuss topics such as physiology and disease, as well as recent advances in medical research, keeping our members as up to date as possible in the subject area, going beyond the limits of what is taught in lectures alone.
In addition to regular meetings, we hold regular social events.Membership is £2.50
emi-jo.mawson@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Alistair Strong
Welcome to CamCru! We are the society which provides media in the form of photography and videography to other societies, clubs and UPSU. We also aim to educate our members through workshops, tutorials, exhibitions and more! Although we do stress that experience is not necessary!
We are also organising some fantastic socials, events and trips for our members as well as great deals on nights out! We are sure you will have a great time as a member!
If you are interested in joining or are another club/society wishing to work with us please drop us an email or find us at the sports and societies fair! Membership is £2.
Chair: Zhenan Tong
Basically, a society run by Chinese students for Chinese students, with focuses on a full spectrum of activities and services from organizing events commemorating Chinese New Year to providing advice and other support for Chinese students within the University.
chinesesocietyplymouth@gmail.com
Chair: Lawrence Perkins
We are a mixed abilities choir and we welcome any person who has even the slightest interest in singing, we have regular rehearsals (6:30pm every Wednesday with drinks afterwards in the Brass Monkey) and have socials once a month on a thursday. We perform termly, in march we raised over £2500 for CLIC Sargent with our concert "Music for Megan". We already have two concerts planned for December including one at St. Andrews Church, and another at the SU. The choir is a fun and welcoming society and we look forward to seeing you at one of our rehearsals!
Website // Facebook // hello@up-sc.com
Chair: Carys Morgan
The Christian Union is a group of students who aim to demonstrate the love of Jesus to people now! We hand out free Tea, Toast & Pancakes every Friday night with an opportunity to come and chat. We also run free lunchtime bars once a month, where we talk about big questions (titles on website). Look out for us on campus or come along to our weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 7.30pm in Methodist Central Hall (Opposite Drake Circus). It's also a brilliant place to meet more people and ask any questions you may have about the Christian Faith. Membership is £10 however no need to be a member to come to weekly meetings.
Website // Facebook // carys.morgan@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Joseph Solaja
Chair: Mandy MacDonald
For people who are interested in the causes and effects of climate change, and its future implications for our planet, but who are also interested in wider environmental issues in general. We'll be holding talks, film showings, and finding ways to take positive action to prevent a worsening problem. There's also the opportunity to get involved with local and national initiatives that are working to increase recognition of environmental issues, and (of course!) the odd social occasion thrown in. For the bargain price of £2.00!
Lively debate, discussions and ideas warmly received. We look forward to meeting you!
Facebook // mandarin.macdonald@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Phillip Kemble
We are a cohesive community with a shared commitment to the advancement of computer security. The society allows students to be actively engaged in the world of IT security. This is achieved by running a broad series of events, such as workshops, lectures and trips as well as carrying out various research tasks to promote security knowledge.
The society seeks to promote professional practice that in turn can be utilised to meet the demands of businesses. CISS members are provided with the experience, skills and support to utilize and create a foundation required for a future career in IT. Membership is £2.
Website // Phillip.kemble@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Charles Green
Hi we are CrimSoc – the criminology and criminal justice society, and we will be providing students with the opportunity to truly experience the course as it should be. We will be organising career events, volunteering opportunities, guest speakers as well as working alongside the British Society of Criminology and the criminology and criminal justice staff. On top of this we will also have several socials throughout the year ranging from excellent nights out to 5 a-side football to paintball. To make the most out of your university experience, join CrimSoc. Membership is £10 however Joint membership fee with the Law Society is £21.
Facebook // Charles.green6@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Bryony Anne Warren
The Designers Society is a collective of creative students studying at Plymouth University.
We're an educational and inspirational society within the University, we're unique because we offer a new learning experience and also the opportunity to kick back and have fun with new people!
It's worth everything to be part of something as great as this! Membership is £5.
Facebook // bryony_warren@hotmail.co.uk
Chair: Kevin Hebenton
The aim of DentSoc is to provide students of Peninsula Dental School with extra curricular activities which encourage inter year bonding through social events and team building activities. We endeavour to provide and action packed programme for Freshers week and continue to lay on events throughout the academic year including a winter and summer function. Membership is £40 for 4 years.
Chair: Jack William Cantwell
UpBeat is the University of Plymouth DJ Society. We cater not only for DJ's, but for people interested in all kinds of electronic dance music. Our membership is so varied we have everything from electro to dubstep, house to jazz, latin to indie and so much more! We run Friday nights in the SU in Illusion, and also co-host Dappa Thursdays also at the SU. Our members play out all around Plymouth, and our socials are unbeatable!
Facebook // jackwilliamcantwell@gmail.com
Chair: Lewis Bird
We are an group dedicated to providing skills, practical knowledge and contacts to those studying in or interested in the environmental field. We organise regular outdoor excursions working with local and national environmental groups as well as arranging regular social and discussion meetings. Our wide variety of activities offer a chance to improve your knowledge, skills or to just have fun! Membership is £10.
Facebook // uop.enviro.soc@gmail.com
Chair: Kevin Doyle
We are an international development organisation that removes barriers to development through engineering. Our programmes provide opportunities for young people to learn about technology's role in tackling poverty. Supported by the EWB-UK community, our members can work on projects around the globe. We are an international development organisation that removes barriers to development through engineering. Our programmes provide opportunities for students to learn about technology's role in tackling poverty. Supported by the EWB-UK community, our members can work on projects around the globe. Membership is free.
Website // Facebook // kevin.doyle@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Mark Bratt
Chair: Thomas Starnes
Chair: Jason Kennelly
Chair: Rebecca Severn
We're the Geological Society and we're here for anyone and everyone with an interest in geology! Over the next year, trips will be run, socials will be had, talks will be organised and more! Come down and see us at the Freshers Fair to join or email with any questions. See all of you next year on our first big night out! Membership is £5.
Facebook // Twitter // rebecca.severn@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: John Liversidge
Chair: Ajay Chauhadiya
Hindu Society at The University Of Plymouth embraces Indian culture and provides a platform for students to meet one another and make new friends. Our main aim is to promote Hindu values and celebrate social and religious festivals, getting together providing a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Membership is £3.
Website // Facebook // Twitter // ajay.chauhadiya@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Lucinda Stockley
The University of Plymouth History Society is a group of individuals who are united together by a love of history and socialising. The society run’s a number of different events during the academic year such as very successful guest speakers, day-trips, good old drinking socials, and future trips to historical sites across Europe. We aim to be involved in a range of activities which are mostly centred upon on historical topics, but we also run socials events such as theme nights to pub quizzes so we not only welcome historical students but also anyone who wants to have fun. The society works closely alongside the academic professors to help provide a mentoring service and drop-in service for university students who may have questions or problems relating to university life. Many of the chair members are also student representatives and ambassador so they are trained to deal with any issues that you may have. We are a society that aims to have fun whilst also learning more about the history. Membership is £3.
We are looking forward to meeting you soon.
Uophistorysociety@hotmail.co.uk
Chair: Stephanie Bareford
We’re HABSoc – The Hot Air Ballooning Society. We are a new Society set up at the end of the 2010/2011 academic year.
We are here for people to get involved in this “different” but awesome activity.
Our aim is to teach you to become valuable crew, officials & even pilots if you feel you want to get your licence.
We also have many links in the Ballooning world, either competitively or just for fun. We will try and attend many events around the Country and Europe such as The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
If you would like to join find us at the Fresher’s Fayre or contact us. Membership is £15.
Facebook // stephanie.bareford@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Howard League for Penal Reform
Chair: Peter Chatten
The Howard League for Penal Reform was established in 1866 and is named after John Howard, one of the first prison reformers. It is entirely independent of government and is funded by voluntary donations and membership subscriptions. The Howard League for Penal Reform wants a safe society where fewer people are victims of crime and believes that offenders must make amends for what they have done and change their lives through community sentencing.
As a society we will hold meetings at least once a month and hold events to raise awareness for the society, fundraise for the charity as well as including all the usual social aspects of a society. Membership is £1.
Facebook // peter.chatten@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Waseem Riaz
The main aim of the Islamic Society (Isoc) is to cater for the needs of all Muslims on campus (whether student or staff). We have annual events such as Discover Islam Week, Charity Week for Orphans, dinners, lectures and much more. We also provide a place of worship in the prayer room and a regular Jum'uah service (Friday Prayers). Please visit our website and join the mailing list to keep up to date on all events and activities on campus. Membership is £5.
Chair: Simon Gill
Chair: Roberto Weiser
This society is dedicated for anyone that likes and loves the Hispanic culture no matter where you come from. We will be hosting fun and cultural events regularly including:
Salsa & Merengue lessons followed by a Latino Disco every Monday at the SU from 7pm until late
Hispanic Cinema: improve your Spanish and learn more about another culture, we will be playing independent cinema from Latin America and Spain with English subtitles
Zumba: probably the funniest way to keep fit, come and dance-workout with Latin rhythms every Friday at the SU from 7pm to 8pm
Monthly meals at Hispanic and Caribbean restaurants
Latin Beach Breaks: chill out with Latin music and BBQ on a Cornish Beach
Membership is £3.
Facebook // robertoweiser40@msn.com
Chair: Josh Lintern
We are a society for all Law and Criminal Justice Students as well as anyone who is interested in a career in law. We run extensive internal and external mooting, negotiation and debating competitions as well as a multitude of career and special events. One such event, our Annual Cheese and Wine Evening, sees the society host an event with many different professionals including Barristers, Solicitors, Probation Workers, the CPS and local Police. However, we’re not just about increasing your employability, we do like to have fun as well. We run regular socials some themed, some heavy nights, some relaxed but all a lot of fun. Membership is £15.
Chair: Rob Young
The LGBT is a fun and friendly society that welcomes students from all walks of life. Our aim for the year is to have as much fun as possible whilst also raising and addressing important issues, such as the Blood Ban, through campaigning. We have partnered up with the very successful Prism Gay Night with the hopes of making this year better than ever! Membership is £5 and with this you get a G-Card, which gives you access to lots of amazing discounts.
Chair: Alice Murgatroyd
We are a friendly group of students who meet up for socials once per week. Most socials have a chilled-out vibe; a place where you can come along and meet like-minded people for chats and drinks. (Of course there will be a few crazier, themed socials where you can blow off some steam!) We will also be running regular literary events such as theatre and cinema trips, film screenings, poetry and short story readings, where you will be able to show off your own work or just come and enjoy others'. There is no obligation to be studying English at Uni., just a passion for literature and a desire to share it! Membership fee will be £5.
Facebook // plymouthlitsoc@gmail.com
Chair: Daniela Sardu & Camilla Bertolini
The Marine Biology Society is a group of like minded people not only from marine based degree programmes but other programmes too and is open to all University of Plymouth Students.
The group is highly social and has recently forged links with many bars and leisure outlets in and around Plymouth. In addition, the society organises many trips to various sites as well as interesting and informative talks from experts in their field.
We also have close ties to the Marine Biological Association which is one of the UK's leading marine biological research institutes. Through these close ties we are able to offer joint MBS/MBA membership to out student members with many benefits.
Joint MBA/MBS membership is highly recommended and cost just £30 for the year which includes access to the Journal of the Marine Biology Association. Membership to just the UoP MBS is £7 for the year.
Social outings, talks, events and news are published on our Facebook page, where members can keep up to date with what’s going on and talk to each other.
Facebook // stuart.queen@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Vasilis Panayi
We organise a wide number of socials, sporting events, and charity fundraising activities for all medical and health care professional students including students of the two parent universities (Peninsula College and Plymouth University).
We have socials several times each term, weekly sports and several charity events throughout the year.
Membership is £20 in Year 1&2 then it is £5 Year 3 +.
Website // vasilis.panayi@students.pcmd.ac.uk
Chair: Lisa Hancock
Musical Theatre Group focuses on all theatre aspects – singing, dancing, acting and production. Our society aims to produce one big musical show in March. All the profit we gain from these shows goes towards producing the following years show and we also spend a lot of the year involved in fundraising events so that we can keep getting bigger and better. We also get very involved in the community with schools and local charities. Our rehearsals take place in the Main Hall on university campus at 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Come along! Membership is £15.
Website // Twitter // contact@musicaltheatregroup.com
PADS (Plymouth Architecture & Design Society)
Chair: Jonathan Bown
PADS is the architecture and design society based at the School of Architecture, Design and Environment.
Throughout the year we host evening lectures from inspirational speakers, massive student socials, sports fixtures and much more, so get involved in one of the biggest societies on campus by joining us!
Membership is only £10 for the year and allows free access to our evening lectures and discounts at our socials!
Facebook // Twitter // upsu.pads@googlemail.com
Plymouth Links ( St John Ambulance)
Chair: Jamie Humphreys
We are the section of St John Ambulance run and operated by Plymouth Uni Students. Plymouth LINKS is an official UPSU Society which is dedicated to providing first aid to whoever needs it. We supply top quality training, support and equipment to our members so they can confidentially and competently treat persons as First Aiders. We do this at a wide range of events (Sports Events, Rock Concerts, Demonstrations, etc) as well as being involved with: youth work, emergency support, training and fundraising.
150,000 die needlessly each year, when even basic first aid could have saved their life – we find this statistic shocking and that is why we do what we do. This is not just a statistic: Plymouth LINKS members have saved lives, they will continue to do so at events, on the street, wherever and whenever required.
You could be the difference between a life saved and a life lost, join us today.
Chair: Samantha Curry
As the only society catering for everyone interested in or studying education we provide activities, courses, debates and trips that cover all areas of education, no matter what you are interested in. With regular socials we are a fun, professional society who are here to make sure you get the most out of your time at University, giving you exciting new skills. When joining you’ll receive a free PES lanyard and free or discounted entry to our selected events! Highly commended as New Society of the Year at the UPSU 2011 Societies Awards, we all look forward to meeting you. Membership is £5.
Facebook // samantha.curry@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Lucy James
A society for anyone interested in Guiding and Scouting who wish to continue their involvement whilst at University. We go on regular trips including national camps and balls. We help out at both University held events and local Guiding and Scouting events. We can also help people to find a local Guide or Scout Unit if they wish to continue as a leader. We generally meet on a Tuesday and the plan for the new academic year is to alternate these between "unit meetings" where we can act like children, try out some of the new badges etc, and more traditional socials, which usually see us ending up down on the barbican in The Lounge or The Dairy Bar. Membership is £10.
Facebook // lucy.james@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Scott Tunnicliffe
The University of Plymouth Poker Society is one of the largest societies here at Plymouth! With over 150 member and growing, we cater for complete beginners who would like to learn how to play, to keen and experienced players. We play a weekly tournament held in the University of Plymouth SU, with Hundreds of £'s of cash prizes to be won every week! We play in a very friendly completely relaxed environment, and welcome all students who would like to play! As well as this, we host some amazing socials, at least once a month, and what's more, we also run amazing days out to theme parks, surfing and many more activities for a fraction of their normal cost!
Website // Facebook // UoPPS@live.co.uk
Politics & International Affairs
Chair: Max Lyons
Plymouth University Politics and International Affairs Society (PIASOC), is not just for Politics students! It is for anyone who takes an interest and who would like to learn more, in fact the diverse range of subjects covered makes the society an excellent supplement to many different courses at Plymouth University. We have had lectures on diverse topics such as the Arab Spring, the U.S Presidential Election, and the role of torture in the global war on terrorism, all delivered by world class experts in their respective fields. Lectures are usually followed by a social in James Street Vaults, always a laugh! In the coming year we hope to compliment the guest lecture programme with some student lead discussions, and a possible trip up to London. So join PIASOC to get the most out of your Plymouth University experience. Membership fee is £2.
Chair: Oliver Pegley
The Pool and Snooker society is a fun and friendly club for those interested in playing these sports. We hold weekly pool nights at Cues Pool club and also hold weekly snooker nights at Plaza Snooker club which both carry cash prizes. Both clubs have a high standard of tables and offer us drink deals on each night. We hold socials every month which involve a pub crawl, pub golf and a special treasure hunt. For those more interested in the serious side of things we take three teams to the BUCS pool nationals which are held every year and is a great experience and a very good laugh where we get to play against universities from all over the country. Don’t be put off if you think you’re not great, come along, improve your skills and have a laugh!
Chair: Karl Gardner
At Production Society we are interested in screen writing and film production. We have bi-weekly meetings focused on writing, for those who want to explore screenwriting more. We also produce films. Interested in camera work or film editing? Or you've written something and want feedback, or even to get it into production? Either way join us to get more experience within production and meet like-minded creative people.
productionsociety@gmail.com
Chair: Ray Stacey
A society ran by final year psychology students and representatives from each stage. The society will run events for socializing, support, charity events and the aim to provide a great experience. Anyone can join! Supporting Psychology students from the beginning, fundraising days for charities such as the Samaritans and mind, guest lecturers, cinema days, bookstore, volunteering information. PsySoc will be a source of mutual support if you have an issue, be it course related or not. Membership £1.
Facebook // uoppsysoc@hotmail.co.uk
Chair: Theordora Francis-Bacon
Chair: Simon Griffiths
UPRACS is a vibrant and highly social society for those who appreciate real ale and cider. We are affiliated to CAMRA and run casual socials every week, as well as frequent trips to breweries and beer festivals. We are proud that we also arrange for members to experience many great establishments around Plymouth and Devon – places you might not otherwise visit. From this year, the society also encompasses brewing after a merger with the brewing society – the society owns its own brewing equipment and will be running a series of how-to lectures on the art/science of brewing. Membership is £7.
Website // upsurealale@googlemail.com
Chair: Aashish Santana
Robo Soc is about robotics, and is open to anyone who has an interest in them. We meet once a week on Wednesdays. Prior to the meeting all members will be sent an email explaining what activity is to take place, its duration and anything else worth mentioning. It is then up to the member to decide if this activity interests them and is worth attending. On that note we have two types of membership, play membership is more based on the build and play mentality and avoids heavy programing and electronics tasks. While work membership covers everything. Play membership £5 and work membership is £10.
aashish.santana@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Ryan Aldred
Chair: Megan Wallace
Chair: Matt Chan
SIFE Plymouth (Student In Free Enterprise) is part of a worldwide non-profit organisation, active in more than 1500 universities across over 40 countries.
Anyone can join SIFE. We’re looking for any students to bring a wide range of skills to our team.
You’ll receive support and guidance from our SIFE network of university and business advisors to make a positive economical, social and environmental impact with our projects.
SIFE Plymouth gives you the exceptional opportunities to make a huge impact and to get experience on City wide major projects. Membership is £10.
A SIFE Plymouth experience will help you to stand out from the crowd.
Website // Sife@plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Sabrina Mann
The Sikh Society has been especially created to unite the Sikh community, also known as Sangat, in Plymouth. Seeing as we are a minority in this region, we intend to raise awareness of Sikh practices, through having discussions and celebrating key dates on the Sikh Calendar such as Vaisakhi . We believe that it is important to keep our religion and culture alive and always remember Waheguru (God). As for events, we will be holding Kirten services and discussions as well as doing Seva by providing Langhar to various charities every month.
Facebook // sabrina.mann@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Siddharth Vadgama
TermiSoc is the Plymouth University Computing and Technology Society. We've existed since the early nineties and have traditionally had a membership of computing students. However we welcome everyone, and in the recent years we've had a much more diverse range of students. We host a workspace every Monday, where someone will usually present about various projects and host tutorials about whatever they find interesting. We have our socials on Thursdays where we usually do things like cinema trips, house parties and bad movie nights. We’re just a friendly bunch of geeks, and we hope to see you soon! Membership is £5.
Website // siddharth.vadgama@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Abbye Meredith
This is our second year as a society and we’re really excited about what we will be doing this coming year. We as a society are basically involved and interested in everything you would expect the United Nations to be involved in.
We are an official branch of the UNA-UK and this enables us to be able to provide guest speakers, who come to the Uni and give talks on their specific area of expertise in relations to the UN.
We run a ‘Mock’ united nations (MUN), which gives members the opportunity to understand and explore how the United Nations runs, by taking the position of a country and debating issues relevant on the global stage
We have ties with UNICEF and will be looking for members who wish to organise and participate in fundraising activities and raise awareness for UNICEF.
We are also working on an outreach programme which will look at going into local disadvantaged schools to raise awareness about the UN and what it stands for .
Facebook // abbye.meredith@gmail.com
UPES University Of Plymouth Events Society
Chair: Felicity King
UPES University Of Plymouth Events Society is for any Events Management and Tourism/Hospitality or just any students in general looking to get experience in the events industry.
Great events organised by people who know how to plan them.
Join us for:
- Practical work experience.
- The chance to stage the events you want to see happen.
- Make loads of friends.
- Have loads of fun.
- Get exclusive drinks deals on our socials.
Membership Fee is £5
Facebook // upestickets@hotmail.co.uk
Chair: Jeffery Okafor
Looking to achieve something this year. Basically, we have set up this society as a means to help students take a lag off work; as we understand how stressful it can get with uni work being a student. I do also believe there are lots of video game loves within the university, therefore our society will represent a hub for all game lovers or people with similar interests. Open to any advice or information / ideas. Currently running as a pound for 2matches. N.B. Fifa11/12 will be our start off point.
Chair: Kirti Ramesh
Volunteering in Plymouth (ViP) is a student led society that runs a variety of projects from trips to the Monkey Sanctuary and Barn Owl Trust to tea dances. The society also organizes social events for all volunteers and helps raise funds for international projects. Free to join the society and take part in projects.
Website // Facebook // Kirti.ramesh@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Rob Peduzzi-Davies
The UoP Welsh Soc came about to bring together Welsh people and others who appreciate Welsh things.
The best way, I feel, for us to get to know each other is to have a big night out during freshers and then more as and when we feel in the year.
We watch Rugby too.
And have Barbecue's.
You don't have to be from Wales to be a part of the Welsh Soc, and you don't have to speak Welsh either. This year we want to have do more social events and attract even more people to our Welsh Society. If you're interested in joining, or even want to help run the society, just ask me. Membership is £2.
Facebook // robert.peduzzi-davies@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Chair: Jennifer Rizza
At the Zoological Society we organise many activities at least once a month including days out to Paignton and Newquay Zoo, The Monkey Sanctuary and Buckfastleigh Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary, workshops and volunteering, also interesting talks on conservation and wildlife. If there is something, in particular, you would like a talk about then we will try and organise it. There will be some great socials too with some awesome themes! It’s £5 for the whole year, and some trips are free! If you love animals and the environment, the zoological society is for you!
Facebook // jennifer.rizza@students.plymouth.ac.uk
