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Student Groups & Societies
Click here for a full list of student groups & societies.
Why should you join a Student Group?
It’s a great opportunity to:
- Meet new people
- Develop skills that will look great on your CV
- And the most important… have fun!
The Guild of Students supports a diverse range of student groups which consists of student societies, volunteering projects and Residents Associations. They cover every topic you could think of, from sports to media to debating and many, many more.
Each type of group has its own information page, so just click on the relevant link above to find out more information and contact details for each group. In the unlikely event that you cannot find a group related to your interests, we can help you to set up a new group!
If you have any questions about joining a group or what might be involved, click here for answers to some frequently asked questions
How does the Guild support Student Groups?
- Training;
- Information on how to complete a Risk Assessment for your activity;
- Resources, information and training on how to access funding for your student group;
- Resources and documents to help you run your student group;
- Forums to share good practice with others involved in groups with similar interests
If you have any general queries about Student Groups, e-mail studentgroups@guild.bham.ac.uk or visit the Student Development Department in the Guild building, between 11am and 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday or 11am to 4.30pm on Fridays.
How many groups are there?
There are around 190 student groups at any one time, with new ones being set-up every few weeks. Although they all work in the same way, we subdivide them into different categories to reflect their aims:
Societies – with around 160 at any time, the biggest category of groups, focused on having fun and meeting people and covering pretty much anything you can think of, from art and astronomy through to walking or wine appreciation.
Volunteering Projects – there are around 20 student-led volunteering projects, which generally aim to help members of the local community; being involved in one of these groups is a great way to volunteer with like-minded students
Liberation and Welfare associations – nine groups that exist to support particular groups of people, ensuring that their needs are met and campaigning for improvements, as well as having a social aspect.
Residents Associations –ensuring that students living in halls or at home are represented.
In addition to the groups above, the Guild also supports around 40 sports clubs, although these are primarily based at the Munrow Sports Centre with the Club Development team, who have the specific knowledge required for competitive sport participation.
