Start a Student Group
At the SU we have so many societies and sports clubs that you can become involved in. We boast a huge range of different societies that any students at the university is welcome to join. If you can't find a society or sports club to suit you, why
not start one? Here is our step by step guide to starting your own society.
Will it be different?
Firstly ask yourself, will your society or sports club offer something different to those we already offer? Will it be something that other students will be interested in?
20 names and numbers
To prove that your society or sports club is something that students want, you need to get 20 University of Plymouth student names and student ID numbers that would be interested in joining your new society, use this form to collect the details. From these people you will need to decide who will be on your committee. This needs to consist of a least a: Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Safety Officer (These need to be different University of Plymouth students for
each role).
Get organised
Then you will need to download and complete the following documents:
It will be democratically decided
The societies team or sports team and the VP Activities will then consider your proposal and arrange to meet with the new committee. Once everyone is happy you will be invited to the next available societies/ sports forum. At the Forum you will need to give a short introduction about your proposed society/ club and answer any questions the forum might have. Then there will be a quick vote.
At least one member of your new committee must be present to represent you.
You've done it
If your proposal is accepted you are now ready to start running your brand new society/ club - Congratulations!
The societies/ sports Coordinator will then set up a meeting with you to go through everything you need to know as an official UPSU Society/ sports club.
Perhaps consider a network (*society only)
If you are finding it difficult to get 20 members interested in your society idea, please speak to us about becoming a student network. Get in touch with societies@su.plymouth.ac.uk