Student-Led Clubs and Societies
Clubs and Societies are entirely student-led, but these are supported with advertising and occasionally funding from the Students' Union. As these groups are led by students, they vary year to year, so please check back here for the latest information, including the sign-up form.
Below are all of the current Clubs and Societies. If you'd like to join one or more, please fill in this form.
Once you have submitted this form, your request will be processed and you will be added to the email groups, which are managed by each group leads. Your request may take up to 7 working days in busy periods. You will get a confirmatory email once your have been added to the requested groups.
If you don't hear anything from the Clubs or Societies after some time, please contact the Lead(s) as listed on this page in the first instance, but feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or issues.
If you would like to set up your own club or society, please email studentsunion@aup.ac.uk with more information.
Board Game Society
Society Lead: Connor Goode
A community to chill, chat, meet new people and lose at some games
Book Club
Society Lead: Grace Palmer
Book Club is a friendly space where students can get together to discuss books and bookish topics. If you want to take a break from reading dense academic texts with something light and fun, and make new friends who you can talk to about bookish things, our club is the place for you!
Christian Union
Group Lead: Caroline Barr
Come and explore your faith and grow as a follower of Jesus in a creative community! All students are welcome!
Cinema Society
Society Lead: Taj Ragoo
The AUP Cinema Society is all about making cinema available to everyone. We're a group of like-minded friends who simply and genuinely enjoy the fun of cinema.
Join in on Instagram @cinemasocietyaup
Cosplay Society
Society Lead: Allen Isaac and Cloud Davies
Ever seen a cosplay and thought; I wish I could do that! Here at the cosplay society we teach you how to style wigs, do fabulous makeup and create easy props! Thanks to our lovely photographer, Trinity Franklin, we do amazing photoshoots and have lots of fun while doing it! It doesn't matter if you're a professional or a beginner, the cosplay society welcomes everybody!
Join in on Instagram @aup.cosplay
Creative Writing Society
Society Leads: Freya Luscombe and Ruby Bradshaw
A chilled out society that offers the chance to share writings of any variety with like minded people and combating writer's block with fun and creative new writing prompts!
Join in on Instagram @aupcreativewritingsociety
Crochet Society
Society Leads: Eve Lyons, Hannah Morgan, Chloe Laycock
A society where you can learn to crochet and meet other crocheters! All abilities welcome, knitting and other crafts welcome too!
Join in on Instagram @aup_crochet_society
Critique Club
Society Lead: Dorron Britz
We're still waiting back for a description of this society, check back later!
Dungeons and Dragons Society
Society Lead: Izzie Hewett-Cartmell and Rae Weblin
Find fellow adventurers and learn everything you need to know about Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you want to start a campaign, join one, or just meet like-minded people, this society is here for you!
To join the society discord, please contact Izzie or Rae.
Fashion and Life Drawing Society
Society Leads: Maggie Powell and Ruby Bradshaw
Weekly, student led life drawing classes with clothed models taking place in The Drawing Lab on Wednesday mornings from 10am - 1pm. All courses and skill levels are encouraged to come and draw or you can volunteer as a model and gain experience in this field.
Easels and materials provided on a first-come-first-serve basis. We hope to see you there!
Join in on Instagram @aup_fashionandlifedrawing
Hot Girl Walk Society
Society Leads: Heather Langan and Arianwen Hewer
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
K-Pop Society
Society Lead: Kaden Smith
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Lego Society
Society Lead: Erin Canga
From themed building competitions to LEGO film nights, we have a wide selection of activities at the Lego society. Whether it's your first lego set, or you're in the middle of building the £700 Star Wars Millennium Falcon, Everybody is welcome, we hope to see you soon!
LGBTQ+ Society
Society Lead: Dan Beedie
Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community or simply just a friend of the community who wants to be more involved? Even if you're not sure but want to join in, everyone's welcome!
Join in on Instagram @aup_lgbtq
Mature Student Society
Society Lead: H Butland
Did you know that if you are 21 or over when you start your undergraduate studies you are classed as a Mature Student? Age is just a number though, what we all need is friendship and connection. So if you would like to get together for chat, feedback and networking with other students across the University, then join us!
Music Society
Society Lead: Paul Edwards
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Neurodiverse Society
Society Lead: Arcane Taylor
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Photographic Society
Society Leads: Helen "H" Butland and Fiona Deckker
As creative people, we all express ourselves visually. Whether photography is your primary medium or it supports another discipline, join us for workshops, socials, a monthly competition and more!
Join in on Instagram @aup_photographic_society
Pokemon Society
Society Lead: Kaden Smith and Serena Cavanagh
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Sea Swimming Society
Society Lead: Lauren Jones
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Skate Society
Society Lead: Ed Flett
Have you always wanted to learn how to skate, or are you an experienced skater looking for spots and locals to hang with? We accept all skaters, from all disciplines whether beginner or experienced, everyone is welcome to join in and have a go.
Video Games Society
Club Lead: Lucy Parnell
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Witchcraft Society
Society Lead: Heather Langan
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Yoga Society
Society Lead: Ayla Bradley-Sanna and Nina De Wet
Sessions are hosted every Wednesday at 6pm in Cross House. Society members will meet at Tavistock Place at 5:45pm to walk there together.
Why not start your own?
Start your own society with just 6-10 signatures!
Don't see anything that takes your fancy here, why not make your own? Email us at studentsunion@aup.ac.uk for more information and how to get started.
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Looking to Lead?
We also have a number of previously popular Societies that no longer have someone to lead them. Are you interested in taking over a Society? Drop us an email to studentsunion@aup.ac.uk if any of the following take your fancy:
Event Society
Football Society
Musical Theatre Society
Rock Climbing Society
The Taylor Swift Appreciation Society
Zine Society