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We search for, discover and establish the meaning of life and elevate
members' sense of self-importance. We raise the profile of that which is
forgotten/neglected such as cardigans and have as many socials as possible
Email: the2amsoc@hotmail.com
Amnesty York focuses on improving awareness of human rights issues and
campaigning against their violation. We organise talks and open debates,
as well as having regular socials and the termly 'Amnesia' disco
Email: socs132@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs132/
We give students the opportunity to use equipment that isn't readily
available to them. We use the observatory behind James college fortnightly
and also have a small 8" reflecting telescope that is available
for any member to use any time
Email: socs220@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs220/
We are a fun, down-to-earth society, who give you a chance to gain
professional dance qualifications or an excuse to throw yourself at the
nearest person and shake your ass. A great way to meet people and have a
laugh. Also opportunities to compete at inter-varsity competitions and
ROSES
Email: ballroom@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www.yorkdancesport.com/
BandSoc is the society that caters for people interested in playing in
bands. We can help you find other band members and give you practice space
with our equipment to use. We also organise gigs for campus bands and are
involved in the annual Battle of The Bands competition
Email: socs119@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs119/
Breakz is a friendly and approachable society which runs live events on
campus to cater for students with a taste for alternative dance music. We
play the very finest Drum'n'bass, Hip-hop, and Breakbeat
Email: info@breakzdjs.com
Website: http://www.breakzdjs.com
BUNAC is a non-profit, non-political national student club and offers
work//travel programmes worldwide and a national network of campus clubs.
BUNAC programmes give you a the chance to live and work legally in other
countries, earn money to travel independently, make new friends,
internationalise your CV, and come home with amazing memories
Email: yorkbunac@hotmail.com
CASSoc is open to people of any faith or none. We meet weekly for
everything from our famous parties to discussions with speakers on a
variety of topics. Our aim is to provide a social environment where anyone
can grow, learn a little about their faith a have a good time
Email: socs37@york.ac.uk
We produce a large-scale musical annually in central hall. The societies
leadership is the production crew for the forthcoming musical; auditions
tend to happen in the first weeks of the autumn term and anyone interested
in acting, singing, dancing, backstage work or playing in the orchestra
should join
Email: misc23@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~misc23/
Play chess, chat and generally try to have a bit of fun, inventing new
ways of playing chess and getting drunk at the same time. Anyone who wants
to meet interesting people and make friends should join in
Email: socs155@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs155/
We're a pro-life society, totally non-militant. We try to raise awareness
on campus about issues such as abortion, euthanasia and cloning, but we
aim to do so in a sensitive and compassionate way. Activities include
leafleting and having speakers and anyone can join
Email: socs223@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs223/
We are an ecumenical Christian discussion group, but anyone can join
regardless of religion. We have visiting speakers in to talk on subjects
varying under a general termly decided heading
Email: socs161@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs161/
Christis is the university of York's free Christian magazine. Our aim is
to provide a forum and a mouthpiece for concerned Christianity in is
broadest sense. While having a Christian basis, we are open to those of
any faith or none
Email: socs90@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www.christis.org.uk/
We teach people how to write, produce, edit and direct films. We give
people the chance to learn a variety of new skills which may help them to
pursue a career in film production. In the last year we have made two
features as well as 15 shorts. We look forward to taking our efforts to
film festivals soon
Email: socs320@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs320/
We are a band open to wind, brass and percussion players of all standards.
Our emphasis is on having fun and making music together
Email: socs135@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs135/
We are a student run, non-auditioning full orchestra that anyone who plays
an instrument can join. There's no pressure and it's very relaxed. From
'Romeo and Juliet' to 'The Muppets' We've played them all! We put on two
concerts a year so all the hard work doesn't go to waste
Email: socs193@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs193/
The University of York Conservatives exist to promote the Conservative
Party and its values, hold free and frank political debate and have a
bloody good time while we do it. From national politics to students'
politics, we're there, speaking out loudly for common sense beliefs
Email: conservatives@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs35/
We go to a local nature reserve every week and do practical conservation
tasks that benefit the local environment and community. These include
felling trees, clearing ponds and building boardwalk, steps and fences. No
matter what your abilities, you can make a difference
Email: yucv@hotmail.com
Website: http://yucv.cjb.net/
The Creative writing group meetings are principally a forum for members to
read/perform their work and receive feedback if desired. Any style, genre,
or format of writing is welcome and members are free to read out another's
writing, or just sit back and listen to the rest, if they so choose. Any
feedback we do supply is always constructive and encouraging - we are
writers, not critics
Email: rem112@york.ac.uk
DanceSoc is a lively, down-to-earth society. From absolute beginners to
more advanced dancers, we have lots to offer you! Whether it's Salsa or
Street or the trendy turns of Jive, there's something for everyone. Our
classes are way to relax, have fun and meet people. We welcome absolutely
everyone to just turn up and join in. Even if you've got two left feet, we
promise to get you dancing in no time
Email: socs278@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs278/
We offer a forum for lively, fun and sometimes controversial debate on
campus. The environment is relaxed and anyone can join, whether they've
debated before or not! We also compete around the country in
inter-varsities at top universities
Email: socs117@york.ac.uk
We run dance nights called Prognosis both on campus and at Toffs nightclub
every Tuesday. Any DJ's and dance music lovers can get involved in DJing
and promoting and clubbing trips
Email: socs376@york.ac.uk
Is the water in the lake really polluted enough to walk across? Is Central
Hall really and abandoned spacecraft? Of course not, these are myths. The
only real mystery about the university is the purpose of the Douglas Adams
Society. 'Excitement, adventure and really wild things' is their
extravagant promise, what do they really do
Email: socs242@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs242/
We are the University's biggest society and the country's most active
drama group. We put on over 20 plays a year, so anyone can get involved:
directors, producers, actors, technicians and of course, audiences. We
have own studio theatre, and whatever aspect of theatre excites you, you
can do
Email: socs54@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs54/
Our society runs the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme for students at
university. We provide training equipment and assistance in the running of
expeditions and assists members with other sections of the Award. We know
how to have fun and have regular socials on and off campus
Email: socs112@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs112/
We cater for all students with an interest in Economics and related
subjects. We offer comprehensive student support, through workshops,
on-line study tools such as an online economics dictionary, interactive
economic models, and much more. Of course we arrange great socials as
well!!
Email: socs389@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www.e-conomics.org.uk/
This mysterious group have noted that Eddie Izzard (below) has never
appeared on campus. It is there sword aim to rectify this, and more
generally to unite people who love stand up comedy. If you like having a
laugh then this might be the society for you
We lobby for women's rights on campus. We aim to redress women's
inequality and keep women's issues on the agenda of student led
organisation and the university. We aim to bring the benefits of the wider
women's movement of the female students of York; specifically to build
links with similar organisation in York
Email: mpf105@york.ac.uk
We are based on libertarian socialist/anarchist principles. We campaign on
issues of democracy and equality related both to the university and
outside. We also hold teach-ins and debates
Email: ajd118@york.ac.uk
We speak French, hold regular relaxing pub nights and trips to French
films, for a pleasant mix of students of French, ex-students of French,
French students, people with interests in France and so on. We love to
meet anyone self-defining as Francophone or Francophil
Email: socs365@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs365/
We put on G&S shows in Central Hall every February and also do various
concerts and non G&S summer show. We're not picky - no auditions for
our chorus! We do everything from singing and dancing to set building,
costume making and mysterious techy things. Everyone should join
Email: socs46@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs46/
York's only Student run choir! We are a fun oriented singing group.
Everyone's welcome, of all and any ability or experience. We sing a vast
range of repertoire, enough to satisfy everyone. Performance is also
varied from charitable busking to residential weekends to national music
competitions
Email: socs115@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs115/
Indie Society is the fastest growing campus society, and runs great sell
out indie club nights (a previously unknown phenomenon on campus). We
promote indie stuff with a fanzine, quiz nights and hopefully some gigs
'n' stuff this year
Email: indie@indiesociety.co.uk
Website: http://www.indiesociety.co.uk
We are a friendly, active society with two or three events happening each
week ranging from meals, learning sessions and socials. We have extensive
links with the Union Of Jewish Students and often go to their events. We
have a small library and a kosher kitchen. You are welcome no matter what
you level of observance is, if any at all
Email: socs248@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs248/
Lots of random (but lovely) people doing even more random things to random
objects! We don't just do juggling through, we also do, devil stick,
diablo, contact juggling, uni-cycling, cigar boxes, and loads of other
crazy stuff! No experience (or skill) needed, come along and give it a go
Email: socs216@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs216/
We are the voice of progressive politics at the University of York. We
hold regular meetings with guest speakers - over the past year we have
been visited by a number of MP's and MEP's. We hold debates, policy forums
and a series of social events. We are campaigning society, both on campus
and regionaly/nationally
Email: labour@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs138/
It is LoCSOCS's mission to raise awareness about the case for Legalisation
and to free the great green one through peaceful protest, education and
regular trips to Amsterdam & other like-minded places! If you are
determined to liberate the altered state sign up
Email: socs367@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs367/
Our society "organises political, campaign and social events
for our members". We take an active part in the local party,
Students Union and with local and general elections throughout the
country. Loads of events like annual trips to the Houses of Parliament and
many speakers
Email: libdems@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs359/
We are part of the St. John Ambulance and provide our members with
comprehensive first aid training as well as in leadership skills and care.
We provide first aid for events on and off campus - this year attending
tractor pulls, club nights, sporting events and musicals
Email: socs230@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs230/
We're the society on campus for students who enjoy all aspects of
literature and English. Over the last year we have been to see the RSC
performance of Twelfth Night, Pinter's 'No Man's Land', and are going to
Whitby and Haworth on day trips. We have also organised poetry readings,
video nights, and of course the obligatory society socials
Email: socs363@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www.litsoc.co.uk/
The Alternative Music and Lifestyle Society - for lovers of alternative
music - Metal, Punk, Ska and Goth. We arrange trips to clubs by coach and
train, to gigs, festivals and clubs in places like Hull, Leeds and
Manchester, and socials, gigs and bar-crawls both on campus in York
Email: socs205@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs205/
We do talks, trips (like our visit to Countdown last year), sports events,
meals out and coffee mornings. Join to meet other people interested in
maths. We are open to everyone
Email: socs337@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs337/
We bring together people from loads of different countries and help them
have some healthy Mediterranean fun. Everyone can join our beautiful
society. In a place (YORK) where the sun is nearly unknown, we bring some
brightness to the sad and spaced-out students. We hold Mediterranean-Style
parties which are quite well renowned on campus
Email: socs338@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs338/
A political party unique to York, it's meant to be a laugh - we let
members formulate party policy and aim to run student candidates in the
next general/local elections. Forget the mainstream parties this is as
close to the wheels of power as you are ever going to get! We also like
cheese, giraffes and parsley
Email: allsparkle@smileytwinklefun.co.uk
We are the Indian society of the university. As representatives of the
vibrant culture of the Indian sub-continent, we are at the heart of the
colourful campus scene. We hold regular cultural events and balls marking
Indian festivals. Thanks to NAMASKAR students are well acquainted with
spicy cuisines and "Bollywood" musicals
Email: socs295@york.ac.uk
Nightline is a confidential listening and information service run by
students for students. We are open every night during term time from 8pm
to 8am. We provide a highly effective out-of-hours welfare service that
has become an essential part of university life
Email: socs81@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www.york.ac.uk/student/nightline/
Nouse produces its campus newspaper several times a term
Email: nouse@york.ac.uk
We walk and drink. Anyone can join, regardless of fitness or experience -
we cater for all abilities
Email: socs17@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www.outdoorsoc.co.uk/
We provide a supportive community for those wishing to explore various
paths or traditions under the pagan umbrella. We have members from various
religions and traditions, including occultists and atheists; as such we
are more than a religious group
Email: socs325@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs325/
We are committed to the human rights of the Palestinians and their right
to self-determination. We will campaign on this issue and hold debates and
lectures
Email: enl100@york.ac.uk
We provide darkroom facilities from students who already have basic
knowledge of photography and darkroom practise, a platform where members
can discuss things with each other and hopefully learn new skills etc. We
will also endeavour to exhibit members' work around campus and York
Email: cjc117@york.ac.uk
We organise a number of extra curricular events throughout term time,
including go-karting, pub quizzes, society balls nights out and
inter-society sports leagues. Fun for York's physicists and whoever else
wants to take advantage of our well organised and fun society
Email: socs239@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs239/
We have lots of fun and raise loads of cash for charities at the same
time!! We're free to join and you get the chance to do loads of things
you've never done before like hitch to Paris/Dublin, jump out of a plane,
with a bit of fabric over your head and visit loads of places you've never
been to. It's great
Email: su-rag@york.ac.uk
We specialise in a wide variety of role-playing opportunities, giving you
the chance to take on a role as someone different. We have tabletop games,
warhammer miniatures, board games, card games, videos and live action
role-playing for those of you more active
Email: socs10@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs10/
SWSS is the student organisation of the Socialist Works Party. We take
part in demonstrations against war, capitalism and for free education and
Palestinian rights. We have weekly Marxist Forums where we discuss debate
issues like 'Revolution: is it possible?' and 'What is fascism
Email: york_socialists@yahoo.co.uk
We are an informal, fun magazine that you can write for whenever you want,
about pretty much anything. No pressure! We welcome articles on current
affairs, nightlife, sport, fashion, relationships, the list is endless
Email: aeb111@york.ac.uk
SAW will campaign against aggressive military policies of our own and
other governments, concentrating on the ways in which we can have an
effect in terms of increasing publicity and lobbying. We will campaign
visibly and actively whenever there is a pressing need for action
Email: york_saw@yahoo.co.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs397/
SIFE is the worlds leading entrepreneurial initiative for undergraduates.
The chief activity of SIFE is an annual competition in which University
teams put together and perform a professional presentation on a series of
projects. If the University team win the national competition, they then
go on the 'SIFE world cup' with a chance to become 'SIFGE world champions'
Email: sj137@york.ac.uk
We are a dance society doing ballet and jazz. We offer cheap classes on
campus for everybody at every level (including ballet for beginners)
Email: socs380@york.ac.uk
We raise awareness of the United Nations policies and activities. As such
we organise events like Model United Nations conferences, locally and
nationally, have charity events fort UNHCR and invite guest speakers and
hold panel debates issues such as Aids in the developing world and the
Israeli/Palestine conflict
Email: socs314@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs314/
We are an anti-fascist and anti-racist society devoted to empowering
ethnic minority students through liasing and funding. We provide
educational and entertainment events of our own involving students in a
range of cultural activities and debates
Email: jsm111@york.ac.uk
We broadcast on 1350AM/MW across Campus. We have no play-list, but other
than that we work very much like a professional station, so it's ideal
both for those who want to have a career in radio and those who just want
to have a go. We need people to run every aspect of the station as well as
being on air
Email: getinvolved@ury.york.ac.uk
Website: http://ury.york.ac.uk
Vision is the largest student newspaper at the University. It hols title
of 'Best Student Publication on a Small Budget' from the NUS/Independent
media awards. There are over thirty editorial positions on the paper. No
experience is necessary - full training is given. Former Vision members
now work for the BBC, The Daily Mirror and The News of the World. Others
went nowhere but had a good time
Email: editor@vision.york.ac.uk
Website: http://vision.york.ac.uk/
We are a wine appreciation society that meets every Sunday to sample 4-5
different wines. It is a perfect excuse to meet different people from all
sorts of different degrees. We are also organising some social events, so
its not all about tasting wines
Email: socs229@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs229/
We show a carefully chosen, quality film each week. They are drawn from
independent/no-mainstream cinema as well as general classics. We maintain
a very informal atmosphere; after screenings we usually go to a bar, have
a drink and talk about the film
Email: socs331@york.ac.uk
We run a weekly hour and a half Hatha Yoga session with an experienced
qualified instructor. The class is for any level, beginners are more than
welcome. People can work at their own level. Its great for toning muscles
and is good for both the body and mind
Email: socs281@york.ac.uk
A society for the conservation and protection of the environment and
communities. Local environment awareness is our focus
Email: socs203@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs203/
SIS focuses on delivering quality sills training to students, as well as
engaging on a range of projects to facilitate the interface between
university life and the world of work, along the six key areas of Teamwork
and Leadership, Negotiation, Sales and Marketing, Communication, Problem
Solving and Creativity
Email: sis@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs270/
We show films to students in our very own cinema. We have a 35mm projector
and a complete Dolby Digital system, so we put many commercial cinemas to
shame. We provide full training in the many aspects of YSC, from
projecting to advertising to simply selling tickets
Email: ysc@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www.yorkstudentcinema.org/
We are an affiliate of the SU, providing students with the opportunity to
volunteer in society. You can volunteer in a theatre, design web pages,
help the homeless, become a training officer, work with the blind, the
disabled and loads more. You learn an incredible amount and have a great
laugh along the way
Email: su-ysca@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~misc29/
York's own, student run television station. We make several programmes
each week, ranging from news and current affairs to film review and drama
shows which are shown on televisions around campus. Get involved in front
of the cameras or behind the scenes, there's something for everyone
Email: ystv@york.ac.uk
Website: http://ystv.york.ac.uk
We are a social group aimed at LGB students but open to all. We organise a
variety of weekly events from clubbing trips to video nights, cheese and
wine evenings to theatre trips. Our events are a great place to socialise
and make new friends. For information, please e-mail in confidence
Email: yorkpride@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs197/