Why join?
“Going to [societies] and then having the socials afterwards with a group of different people from different subjects, that was really nice as well. That felt like I felt like I belonged in the university.”
- Alexa, Biochemistry
Your Social Life
During your time at university, it is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance, specifically knowing when to work and when to rest. Clubs and Societies can be an important part of this balance. Imperial offers 400+ clubs and societies in the following categories: knowledge, arts & entertainment, community, cultural, departmental, recreation, sports and more!
The list of clubs and societies is very diverse, allowing you to continue a long-loved hobby or try something new. You can meet new people outside your course and from all around the world. You can also join a committee by running for a leadership position in October elections. This is a great way to meet new people and acquire transferrable skills that are highly sought after by employers!
If you can’t find a club or society that you’d like to join, you can start your own here.
Introduction to Clubs and Societies
What is a Club or Society?
They are under the umbrella of the Imperial College Union (ICU). Their variety ranges from sports to cultural, and from departmental to social. Clubs and societies are run by student volunteers, elected yearly by other students.
How to join?
Joining is very easy; just show up! Most student groups welcome members all year round, but a good chance to meet them is saying hi at the Welcome fair. You can get in touch during the year by searching the Union A-Z list, following them on social media or email.
Introduction to Clubs and Societies
What do student volunteers do?
Student volunteers work in teams, called committees. They organise and host events and try to foster a friendly and inclusive environment for everyone in their student group. Through this, they lead their club or society and have the chance to gain many essential and transferable skills.
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This guidance was extracted from from the SIDUS-StudentShapers project. The Supporting the Identity Development of Underrepresented Students (SIDUS) Project aims to promote inclusion and support success for STEMM students from underrepresented groups, inspiring students to cultivate a sense of belonging to the academic community and their academic student identity at Imperial.