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Want to start a society?
UWESU offers a wide range of groups and activities to get involved in but if the activity you're looking for isn't currently available then why not set one up yourself?
Not only will setting up a society bring the activity you're passionate about to a whole new group of people but it will also provide you with a lot of skills that are going to boost your CV. There's a saying that goes "Don't just get a degree, get an education!" – starting up and running a society can give you the extra transferable skills that employers are looking for.
It's easy to start a society:
- Download the How To... guide. Many of your questions will be answered and the process outlined in detail.
- Fill in the online application, which has three simple sections.
- Download and sign a constitution before bringing it to the Sports and Activities Centre (5F2).
- Attend a meeting of Activities Council to be voted in.
- Undergo a committee training session where we'll tell you about all the things you can do as a society.
There is plenty of support for you along the way, too; the Sports and Activities Centre are on hand to help the process along and then to ensure that you get all the know-how you need to kick start your activities, whether that's a welcome meeting, first trip or a social event.
How to... Set up a Society
This simple guide provides you step-by-step procedures and will answer many of the questions you'll have about starting a new Society.
How to Set up a Society 2010.pdf 208.53 kB
New Society Application Form
The online application has three simple sections:
- Society Profile – detail what you’re planning to do and how students can get involved. You might not have the specifics but a gist is required. You’ll also set the cost of joining here. The minimum is £3 and there is currently no maximum limit.
- Committee Contact Details – each society must be run by a group of at least three students: a President, Secretary and Treasurer. It is their job to be the main contact for students and UWESU. See the Committee Roles Section for more details.
- Pre-Member List – to prove that there is a need for your society to be started we ask that you provide us with the names and Student ID numbers of 15 current students.
Society Constitution
Once you've filled in the application form you'll need to print off a constitution. Get this signed by all of the committee and then hand it in to the Sports and Activities Centre (5F2) or any campus office.
Society Constitution.pdf 199.28 kB
Last modified on Friday 23 July 2010 at 1:42:13 pm.
