Societies

Listed below are all the active societies we have at Hallam Union. Keep scrolling for information specific to each society and their contact details. If there is any information you can’t find, please email d.berman@shu.ac.uk. And if you can’t find the society you are looking for why not set up a new society of your own?

Aerospace
African-Caribbean Society
Amnesty
Animation
Asian
Bellydance
Biological Sciences
Built Environment Students
Capoeira
Cath Soc
Cheerleaders
Chess
Christians in Science
Christian Union
Drama
Enterprise
English Studies
Environmental
Fashion Networking
Film
Finance and Investment
Games Development
Geography
Graphic Design
Guides and Scouts
Health
History
Improvisational Comedy
International Students
International Students for Social Equality
Islamic
Japanese Visual Arts
Jugglesock
Libyan
Mario Kart
Multiplayer
Music
Oriental
People and Planet
Politics
Psychology
Real Ale Drinkers
Rock
Roller Derby Supporters
Salsa
SAMEEM
Sikh
Street and Breakdance
Socialist Workers Student Society
Stop the Traffik
Table Football
United Against Fascism
Volleyball Supporters

Rag

Get involved in exciting fundraising activities, and meet new friends!
Rag is now an activity separate to societies, so for more information follow this link to the Rag page!

SOCIETY PROFILES

African Caribbean Society (ACS)

This is Sheffield Hallam’s Award winning African Caribbean Society now bigger and stronger than ever! The ACS educates everyone of different backgrounds about African and Caribbean culture through entertaining means, such as dancing, singing, acting and comedy!  Every year is guaranteed to be lots of fun!

Contact: Akintunde Lisk-Carew
Email: akin_alc@hotmail.com
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam ACS
Membership fee: £5

Amnesty

As part of Amnesty.org.uk – our purpose:
‘We are ordinary people from around the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.’

The Amnesty International Society is part of a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised Human Rights. Our members are involved in national, global, and local Amnesty campaigns. At meetings we hold talks, take part in letter-writing campaigns on individual cases of human rights abuse and plan campaigns. In the past year we have planned and taken part in numerous campaigns, including actions advocating human rights in Burma and the Niger Delta, debates with other societies, sleep outs for destitute asylum seekers and fund-raising events. Our members have also been to the student and national Amnesty UK conferences, taking part in decisions that affect the movement across the country. If you think you’d like to get involved with this kind of work then get in touch.

Contact: Alex Gaunt
Email: shu_amnesty@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: SHU Amnesty
Membership fee: £5
Meetings: Mondays 7-9pm, Owen 944

Animation

The Animation Society aims to bring together Hallam’s greatest creative minds to create short animated features as a team. We run projects covering a wide range of techniques from traditional 2D animation to clay. Each month there will be new projects in which anyone can take part, it doesn’t matter how skilled you are. These projects range from themed anthologies to group collaborations and even animation for games.

Contact: Christopher Gray
Email: chrisgray59@gmail.com
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam Animation Society
Membership fee: £7

SHU Bellydancing

Unleash your dancing potential and discover an amazing art that has been around for many centuries. The growing popularity of bellydance has attracted men and women of all backgrounds, shapes and sizes across the globe.

SHU bellydance society has been fortunate enough to learn different styles of bellydancing such a turkish, by the well known Sofire Rosa, Egyptian, tribal and contemporary fusion to name a few. This year we are hoping to get taught by the famous Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Sophie Mei.

Don’t be afraid if you feel out of your comfort zone. Our professional teachers make bellydancing very simple and fun. No experience is needed as we will run beginners classes as well as advanced classes for those who have danced before or who would just like to go up a level.

In the past we have performed numerous times and collaborated with other societies at events such as the Live, Laugh, Love, Dance at the library theatre. If you would like to be in the limelight and show off your moves you’ll be given enough opportunities to perform in front of an audience.

You don’t have to worry about what outfit you have to wear to the classes at all, as you can wear whatever you’re comfortable in. We will provide you with a colourful and jingly hipscarf which comes absolutely free with membership.

Classes will be £3 for members and £4 for non-members.

Contact: Roshanak Nekooi
Email: bellydancing_society@hotmail.com
Facebook: Official SHU BellyDancing Society
Membership fee: £7

Biosciences

The Bioscience society is a society supported by the bioscience department aiming for:
- First year and other year bioscience students to settle into university life
- Provide students with vital information they seek
- Provide a sociable environment within the department and in university life with a range of activities, events and nights out for students to get involved in.
- Provide support in the form of educational talks/ guest speakers, providing relevant information relating to biosciences.
- To help students get involved within the university and supporting them in becoming student / faculty reps and completing the Hallam award.

Contact: Sarah Wyllie
Email: sarah.e.wyllie@student.shu.ac.uk
Facebook: Official Biosciences Society @ SHU!
Membership fee: £5

Capoeira

We are a cultural Organisation dedicated to the teaching of Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art combining elements of martial arts dance and music.

Cordão de Ouro is based in Brazil and has clubs worldwide. In our society we will train in all aspects of Capoeira; martial arts, music and instruments and dance.

Cordão de Ouro is about welcoming all people into our family and learning the many aspects of Afro-Brazilian culture in a friendly and fun environment.

Contact: Dean Short
Email: deanshortuk@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam Capoeira Society
Membership fee: £5

SHU Cath Soc

SHU Cath Soc is the society for catholic students and their friends.  We meet every Sunday for mass, as well as a community evening each week for dinner, prayer, and reflection.  We also have retreats, parties and socials on a regular basis.

Contact: Roydon Mesquita
Email: shucathsoc@btinternet.com
Website: www.shucathsoc.org.uk
Facebook: shucathsoc
Membership fee: £7
Meetings: Sundays 11:30am (mass), SHU Catholic Chaplaincy

Christian Union

Christian Unions are mission teams that operate at the very heart of university campuses. Led by students, resourced by Christian Union Staff Workers and supported by the local church. Our call is to partner with God in His rescue mission to students.

The aim for the Christian Union Society is to encourage Christians to meet other Christians and learn more about their faith. We also provide an open environment for non-Christians to come and find out more about what we believe. The Christian Union is a friendly and relaxed group, so feel free to ask questions and meet new people. The Christian Union Society also offers a wide range of evening events throughout the year to attend. These events are usually outside meeting times, which enables people the opportunity to find out more about Christianity in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

If you’re a Christian or just intrigued, come along to join us and find out more! Thursdays, 7:30pm, Ground floor of Stoddart! See you there!

Contact: Beth Loaker
Email: hallam.cu@googlemail.com
Website: www.shucu.com
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam Christian Union
Membership fee: £5

Cheerleading

Sheffield Hallam Cheerleading was formed in 2003 and has grown every year since then. Our squad competes nationally at BCA and ICC competitions as well as putting on impressive showcases at events such as varsity. We also support Hallam sports teams with our main focus in supporting the American football team.

Cheerleading is hard work and takes up a lot of time but we also like to play hard! With lots of socials which help maintain our strong friendships. So if you’ve got rhythm, confidence and determination we would love to hear from you! And hope you will come and join our ever growing cheer family!

Contact: Lucy Sturley
Email: sheffieldhallamcheerleading@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam Diamonds
Membership fee: £7

Drama

SHU Drama is a society that welcomes people with an interest in all aspects of the performing arts, not just acting. We engage in activities involving areas such as acting, dancing, singing, backstage, costume, make up, lighting, set design and much more using it all to put together as many as four performances per academic year. However we don’t only put on shows, we like to focus on creating friendships and showing the members of the society a good time! Therefore we have an array of socials usually on a weekly basis.  Some of the activities we have organised in the past include ice skating, bowling, karaoke, barbeques, theatre trips and nights out. This coming year 2010/11 the committee are looking to expand and grow in terms of gaining new members and creating contacts with the local Sheffield theatres and companies. We welcome new members all year and look forward to welcoming you so email us anytime for more information.

Contact: Louise Murphy
Email: shudrama@googlemail.com
Facebook: SHU Drama Society
Membership fee: £7

Enterprise Society (e-soc)

Engage with the Enterprise Society!
Sheffield Hallam University sees the re-launch of one of its most innovative societies, with plans to be bigger and better in the next academic year. e-soc is a club for anyone who is interested in gaining employability skills, making valuable contacts, running their own business or who is already self-employed. It run events, raises money for charity and most importantly is a network of entrepreneurs.

“A business is nothing without people”
e-soc is growing at an amazing rate, proving to be popular among students, graduates, academics and businesses across the region. It brings together people to develop innovative ideas, creating opportunities and thus benefiting all involved…

Skills to pay the bills!
- e-soc is part of NACUE (National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs)
- IBM Universities Challenge
- Princes Trust Million Makers
- Personal development opportunities – confidence, public speaking, soft skills, etc
- Growing your career, employability skills
- Access to workshops, courses, guest speakers
- Business fairs, business skills, promotion opportunities, ‘Engage’ business networking event
- Project management, events organising, club event ‘Noize’
- Building portfolios of your work and upgrading your CV
- Meeting people, interpersonal skills, team building
- Embedding entrepreneurial skills, spotting opportunities
- Joining a community with an enterprise culture
- Raise money for charity

Contact: Samantha Logan
Email: synergy@e-soc.co.uk
Website: www.e-soc.co.uk
Facebook: SHU Enterprise Society (e-soc): Get the career you want!
Membership fee: £3

Sheffield Hallam English Studies

The English Studies society aims to help students experience the subject outside of the lecture and seminar. We have regular meetings that can consist of anything from student run workshops, film evenings and speaker events to pub quizzes and book clubs. We also organise regular trips to theatre productions and exhibitions that help enlighten students and put their studies into context.

An online magazine is also in the pipeline, where students can submit small essays on subjects they would not normally be able to cover, as well as journalism pieces, book reviews and anything else a student may wish to write about. We aim to work alongside other societies, eSheaf and locally run spoken word events around Sheffield. And least we forget, there will be plenty of regular socials too!

You do not have to be studying English to join the society – we hope that there will be enough varied events and activities available so that anyone may join and gain something from it.

Contact: Clare Young
Email: Clare.E.Young@student.shu.ac.uk
Facebook: SHU English Studies Society
Membership fee: £3

Environmental

The Environmental society aims to educate, inform and inspire people about all aspects of the environment.  We  want to enjoy the urban and rural environment through guided talks and guest speakers.

Contact: Matthew Hillier
Email: hillier_matthew@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam Environmental Society
Membership fee: £7

Fashion Networking

The Fashion Networking Society has been set up to give students with a passion for fashion an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the industry.  We aim to explore all areas of the industry and go on as many trips and exhibitions as possible.  The society welcomes anyone who is enthusiastic and are ready to put Sheffield on the fashion Map!

Contact: Emilie Arnoux
Email: hallamfashion@googlemail.com
Facebook: Fashion Networking Society
Membership Fee: £5

SHU Film

We are a lovely bunch of film lovers, dedicated to providing people with a huge variety of films – from the big hits to the cult flicks.  We also plan to provide a creative outlet for people interested in making and writing films.  There will also be regular social events related to the film being screened, as well as a monthly film quiz.  Something for everyone – all are welcome to get involved!

Contact: Laura Metcalfe
Email: shufilmsociety@gmail.co.uk
Facebook: SHU Film Presents
Membership fee: £7

Finance and Investment

We aim to:
- Provide practical insight into the Banking & Finance industry
- Facilitate the practical application of investment theories taught to Business, – Finance, Accounting and any other students at Sheffield Hallam University�
- Provide guidance and assistance to work placement seekers
- Help compound applied knowledge and principles of the banking and Finance industry
- Offer a platform to ‘Invest’ in a competitive environment against your peers over the course of the academic year. This money will be fake, but we are investigating the possibility of running a real fund.
- Industry networking
- Integration between levels 4, 5 and 6 to share experiences and ideas at regular meetings
- Strengthening interview technique through Interview workshops.

We plan to organise different types of Finance and Investment related events:
Professional – Using contacts from University Tutors, for example CII (Chartered Institute of Insurers) we intend to host seminars, informal discussions and networking.  We will also investigate the possibility of attending the IFS (Institute of Financial Services) annual Chairman’s dinner in London.  Other potential professional events include: The National Work Placement Exhibition in Birmingham and networking events.
Social – We will arrange introductory events and a monthly ‘get together’ to facilitate the society’s aim of ‘integration between levels 4, 5 and 6’.  These will consist of: ice-breaking activities, bonding games and some good times!
Educational – providing a platform to put theoretical knowledge into practice, thus enhancing student’s understanding.  This will be done primarily through the use of free artificial investment trading software in a competitive manor (we are still investigating which program we will use).   We intend to meet on a fortnightly basis for a minimum of one hour.  Furthermore we propose to allow time for Question and Answer sessions to tackle common issues concerning both careers and University work.

Contact: Nicholas Thompson
Email: hallaminvestsoc@hotmail.com
Facebook: Hallam Finance and Investment Society
Membership: £3

Geography Society

GeogSoc society aims to provide a basis for further understanding of Geography and its roles within modern society.

GeogSoc is open to all students from Sheffield Hallam University that have an interest or are studying Geography or Human Geography. We will meet for all kinds of activities, ranging from academic discussions to social events.

Contact: Elizabeth Childs
Email: ehchilds@hotmail.com
Facebook: SHU GeogSoc
Membership fee: £7

Health

The Sheffield Hallam HEALTH SOC gives students an opportunity to become a more rounded health care professional.  Offering meetings outside the academic environment, extra training and support sessions, helping new students to acclimatise to university, plus it’s FREE to join!  So get in touch and see how HEALTHY your social life could be.

Contact: Keeley Roe
Email: keeley.roe@student.shu.ac.uk
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam Health Soc
Membership fee: Free

Improvisational Comedy

The Improv Comedy Society is all about creatively making up a scene as you go along, based on a suggestion or theme. We play fun games, act out short sketches and improvise songs, where anything could happen. No acting experience is required and don’t worry if it goes wrong, that’s just as fun!

We also run a performing troupe “The Antics”, who last year held shows at The HUBS, the Library Theatre, the Sheffield Student Comedy Festival, and local comedy hot spot The Lescar. This year we’ll be hosting a fortnightly residency at Bar Phoenix, plus we have ambitions to enter the Edinburgh Fringe in 2010.

So all this exciting stuff, plus a great social atmosphere!

If you like performing, but not learning the scripts, then this definitely is the society for you. Fans of Whose Line Is It Anyway and Mock The Week, come and give us a try.

Contact: Darell Robson
Email: shucomedy@gmail.com
Facebook: SHU Improv Comedy Society
Membership fee: £5

International Students Society

The main aim of this group is to set up an OFF-LINE International Student Society with following objectives:
- To enchase communication and actually meet with each other!
- To organise parties, events and other socials WITHIN and OUTSIDE the Uni (as well as HUBS)
- To share experience with each other
- To keep in touch
- To discuss everything and anything
- To have fun

Contact: International Students Society Committee
Email: A.Bromley@shu.ac.uk
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam University International Student Society
Membership fee: Free

International Students for Social Equality

The ISSE is an organization of students dedicated to building a socialist movement of the working class – one that will finally realize the potential of the modern epoch, put an end to poverty and war, and lay the foundations for genuine human freedom and equality.

The aim of our group will be to stimulate debate and discussion on the central issues confronting humanity, widening social inequality, neo-colonialism and militarism.

We would hold regular activities, with a programme of lectures, discussions and other events, such as meetings with invited speakers, film showings and trips to historical and cultural venues.

Contact: Havey Thind
Email: isseinsheffield@gmail.com
Facebook: ISSE Sheffield
Membership: Free

Islamic Society

The Islamic Society (ISOC) aims to provide an accessible channel for anyone and everyone to discover the true meaning of Islam.

The aims are to clarify the misconceptions of Islam and for students with different beliefs and interests to learn from each other. Several events, stalls, sports and socials are organised throughout the year and we also collaborate with other student societies putting on debates and discussing different issues arising in different cultures. The atmosphere is a relaxing one, with food and drinks available and gives an opportunity for potential members to meet the current group whatever your faith, beliefs or interests are and get involved in discovering Islam.

Contact: ISOC Committee
Email: info@hallamisoc.co.uk
Website: www.hallamisoc.co.uk
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam University Islamic Society
Membership fee: £5

Japanese Visual Arts

The Japanese Visual Arts Society focusses on the Japanese entertainment industry, which goes from manga, anime, fashion, music, games, cosplay and other culture related things.

Contact: Rebecca Hill
Email: jva.soc@googlemail.com
Facebook: Hallam Japanese Visual Arts Society
Membership: £3

Jugglesock

SHU Jugglesock is a society at Sheffield Hallam University’s Union of Students, for people interested in juggling and circus skills. We support students in learning and improving these various skills. Things that current members do include:
Poi
Staff
Juggling (ball, club etc)
Diablo
Hula-hoop/Hooping

We are just here to give you a relaxed and fun environment to do these sorts of activities with a group of likeminded individuals. Beginners are encouraged to come along and we have many people who can help you learn whatever skill you fancy. We will be meeting up regularly and organising socials, events and perhaps even the odd trip to a festival.

Contact: Anna Rixham
Email: anna.rixham@student.shu.ac.uk
Website: www.shujugglesock.co.uk
Facebook: SHU Jugglesock
Membership fee: Free

Libyan Student Society

As one of the largest number of international students at Sheffield Hallam University, the Libyan Society would like to invite you to join.

There are 3,000 international students from more than 80 countries, and large numbers of home students currently studying at Sheffield Hallam. The advantage of this society is that we can give others an idea about the Libyan culture; Libyan history; Libyan food; Libyan tourism; and the Libyan arts. This will be achieved through gathering Libyan students together to welcome new Libyan students.

Introducing Libyan culture to other nationalities and organising Libyan national and religious parties and festivals.

Contact: Jamal Abdelgadir
Email: saga76@hotmail.co.uk
Membership fee: Free

LGBT Liberation Group

The group is a place where self-defining LGBT students can meet similar people to socialise and campaign around the issues that affect the LGBT community, whilst making sure the LGBT students at Hallam are represented by their Union.

The group meets socially once a week, and the LGBT representative committee meet once a month, to discuss campaigns and issues that affect the group and its members.

Email: LGBTstudents@shu.ac.uk
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam LGBT
Membership fee: Free

Mario Kart

The Mario Kart Society is a great excuse to meet up with new people, play games, and have a good laugh for a couple of hours a week, away from assignments and work.

One of the main past times is playing  Mariokart (of course!), on various consoles from the Snes to the Wii, as well as any other random multiplayer games we feel like playing.

We may also arrange a money raising event later in the year for charity, so that should be interesting!

There’s no obligation to come every week (though we still hope you will!), just turn up when you like and join in!

Contact: Alex Mackintosh
Email: mariokartsociety@googlemail.com
Facebook: Hallam Mario Kart Society
Membership fee: £3

Hallam Music Society

A musical ensemble of singers and orchestration!  Can you sing a note?! Can you play a tune on a musical instrument?!

Hallam Music society welcomes all to come and sing in the choir and/or play your instruments to a variety of musical numbers. We perform in front of an audience at the end of each semester. Trips out to concerts, musicals, and other social events such as bar crawls will be arranged as part of enjoying your experience in the society.

So come and join us and make a sound !

Contact: Avril Glynn
Email: hallamorchestra@googlemail.com
Facebook: Hallam Music Society
Membership fee: £7

Oriental

The Oriental Society’s passion is to create a great, enthusiastic and exciting community for all the students.

We are here to give you a marvellous opportunity to both make many friends and just have tremendous enjoyment. You can join in any of the eastern culture activities planned such as discovering oriental delicious and yummy food, the best cinema Asia has to offer and many social evenings where you get to meet other wonderful people and partake in karaoke, casino nights, laser quest, ice skating and poker. As well as activities they will be plenty of nights out where you can have a good boogie with other Oriental Society members.

Anyone interested in joining this society please follow contact details below! All are welcome!!

Contact: Oriental Committee
Email: oriental_society@hotmail.com
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam Oriental Society
Membership fee: £3

People and Planet

The People and Planet Society aims to campaign and build awareness about environmental issues in the University and the City.

Joining this society you will be helping to promote awareness of ethical issues and help campaign on recycling, energy saving, sustainable and ethical products in restaurants and shops. We hope to make the average Hallam Student more aware.

Contact: Guy Atkinson
Email: guy.p.atkinson@student.shu.ac.uk
Membership fee: Free

Politics

The Sheffield Hallam Politics Society aims to get students involved with politics and active debate.

Challenging common concepts through discussion and argument, we aim to educate students on what is going on around them, encouraging the confidence to discuss their views and give them the chance to practice their social and public speaking abilities. It is also a chance for people with similar passions to get together and talk about something other than the norm. We want to raise awareness of the main global issues through to local issues, the ones we hear about and ones we don’t.

We also go on regular trips, including residential and days out
Liaisons with Sheffield University means our students will see the high profile speakers giving debates on the big issues, and they will quickly earn back their membership fees through the discounts we give for these events and subsidies.

Contact: Andy Chamberlain
Email: hallampolitics@googlemail.com
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam Politics Society
Membership fee: £7

SHU Psychology

SHU Psychology Society is a diverse and fun society as we offer trips that are educational yet social, guest lectures, careers talks and fortnightly socials.  The society is great value for money as the membership fee is only £5 per year and we subsidise our trips.  The society has a Facebook page where we share information about events, trips and socials.  There is a massive social side to the society as we have a welcome party at the beginning of the year followed by regular socials during the year and we end the year with another party.  Our committee and members are undergraduate and postgraduate students.  It’s great to get involved with the society at whatever level as you can make friends and gain committee experience, which looks great on your CV.  The society is open to everyone and can be especially beneficial to all undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Psychology either as a single honours or joint honours degree.

Contact: Simon Kilpatrick
Email: shupsychsoc@gmail.com
Facebook: SHU Psychology Society
Membership fee: £5

Sheffield Hallam Real Ale Drinkers

A society to honour the seemingly by-gone tradition of young people that enjoy a pint of real ale.

The society will host regular events such as “Real Ale Trails” around Sheffield, Brewery tours, Small beer festivals, Home brewing competitions and within the year a lot more. By joining this group, you will gain a wonderful chance to socialise and make new friends and get to explore and uncover the local area as we travel to various pubs around the city. There are several benefits of joining this relaxed and enjoyable society, including our affiliation with CAMRA, which entitles all our members to a £5 only yearly membership to the nation’s largest real ale campaign! (Usually £18 for the year!) Which includes many discounts! This great opportunity is one of many within our society, so try something new and join today!

Other benefits of joining:
- Support local & small breweries by drinking their characteristic beers.
- Save your pocket – Independent real ale costs much less than corporate lager distributers!
- Unearth your taste buds! There are thousands of real ales across the country, all unique in style & flavour.
- Discover Sheffield’s rich brewing history – One of the most poignant Real Ale cities.
- Do something different! Support a drink that is sewn deeply into British history!

Contact: Jimmy May
Email: bluepenguinswithgreentoes@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: The Real Ale Movement Pioneers
Membership fee: Free

Hallam Rocks!

We are the Sheffield Hallam Rock Society. Our society aims to bring people of the rock, metal and alternative community of the university together. We run rock music nights, film screenings and other social events. Anybody who is interested can join the Facebook group and receive updates on events we run and any other mayhem we get up to! One rule….Rock on!

Contact: Amy Chapman
Email: hallam.rocks@live.com
Website: http://sn.im/hallamrocks
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam Rock Society
Membership fee: £3

Salsa

We at SHU Salsa aim to teach our members, as well as the public, the relaxed Cuban style of Salsa in a friendly environment, where you can learn just for fun, or to really progress as a dancer. Members of SHU Salsa can take part in classes – designed for beginners, improvers and intermediate levels- as well as social dancing, trips, and shows/performances.

Lessons with SHU Salsa are competitively priced (£3 for the first class, £1 for each additional class), with special offers for those who chose to become members (loyalty cards allowing members to get one lesson free for every five they attend). So far the society has collaborated with many of the other dance societies, including Hallam Street and Breakdance, and the University of Sheffield Salsa and Merengue Society.

Joining SHU salsa allows students to really become a part of the huge Salsa scene in Sheffield, gain a understanding rhythm that can be incorporated into other dance styles, meet new people and attend regular socials, what are you waiting for?!

Contact: Fran Hunter
Email: hallamsalsasociety3@fsmail.net
Facebook: SHU Salsa Society
Membership fee: £5

SAMEEM

SAMEEM is an acronym that stands for Seeking A More Enriched and Enlightened Mind. A neutral name with a wide aim.

We intend to hold various multi faith functions including seminars and events. There will be a chance to take part in classes catered for you, for your particular faith.

Networking with other societies and departments in the university will be another task for the society to do for the coming year. We want to be inclusive in bringing as many different people as possible.

Contact: Shoaib Azam
Email: sameemhallamsociety@yahoo.co.uk
Facebook: SAMEEM Sheffield Hallam
Membership: £7

Sheffield Hallam Guides and Scouts (SSAGO)

The Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) enables you to continue scouting or guiding whilst at university.  Hallam SSAGO is open to all students interested in Guides or Scouts.  We meet weekly for a variety of activities, from climbing to playing pool.  We can find you local Guide or Scout groups to help at.

SSAGO is a national university organisation.  We have national camps (rallies) three times a year, and an annual ball.  They are a great chance to get muddy, play silly games, have very little sleep and make new friends.

Contact: Sarah bainbridge
Email: sheffhallamssago@hotmail.com
Facebook: Sheffield hallam Guides and Scouts (SSAGO)
Membership fee: £7

Sikh

Sikh Society helps educates those who seek to learn more about Sikhism, whilst helping others enhance their knowledge and stay in touch with their culture.
Members have the opportunity to gain knowledge about the beauty of the faith, as well as the socialising aspect of the society.

Activities that members can participate in involve talks and debates based on Sikhism teachings, socials which include bowling, cinema and ice skating, trips to other universities to attend events held, helping out the local community and weekly trips to the local Gurdwara. Membership fee would enable members to attend certain events for free.

Contact: Manpal Singh
Email: Panjabi_1@hotmail.com
Facebook: Sheffield Sikh Society
Membership fee: £3

Stop the Traffik

Human trafficking is the second largest criminal enterprise in the world, with hundreds of thousands of people being trafficked into slavery and forced bondage every year.  The UK is no exception; the crime itself is hidden to such an extent that it happens in every city in the UK without the majority of people, authorities or organisations knowing about it.

In order to successfully combat the crime local communities, professionals and organisations must be aware of it.  As a group, we therefore aim to generate an environment where it is harder to traffic, hide and exploit people by raising awareness, engaging with the relevant agencies and campaigning.

Contact: James Heydon
Email: shustopthetraffik@googlemail.com
Facebook: SHU Stop the Traffik
Membership fee: £5

Street and Breakdance

The Street and Breakdance Society has been running for three years, and has quickly established itself as the biggest, best and most fun society at Hallam.  With a friendly atmosphere, we welcome everybody from beginners to advanced dancers, as we are looking to have fun.  Over the years the society has produced some of Sheffield’s top dancers as well as throwing the biggest socials.  So come along and join one of Sheffield most lively social networks. 

Winners of Best Society, Best Socials, Superstars and Most Popular Society!

Contact: Kirsty Allen
Email: hallam_breakers@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: Hallam Street and Breakdance
Membership fee: £7

Unite Against Fascism

Unite Against Fascism is a national campaign which aims to alert our society to the rising threat of the extreme right gaining an electoral foothold and growing support.

Until recently this country has not seen the kind of rise of the extreme right that has blighted many countries elsewhere in Europe. However recently we have seen the election of the BNP to the European Union. Sheffield Hallam UAF believes we must act now to stop this disgusting organisation from growing further. As a student organisation we aim to educate students against the threat of the BNP to try and promote a strong enough campaign which we desperately need. We campaign on campus, have regular meetings and discussions, and work closely with the Sheffield City UAF branch. We welcome as many people as possible to join.

Contact: UAF Committee
Email: Sheffieldhallamuaf@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.uaf.org.uk
Membership fee: £7

Volleyball Supporters

Volleyball has always been successful here at Hallam and we’d like to keep that tradition going with the help of you! Everyone’s welcome to come along and give it a whirl, and with no added pressures of trials, what can you lose?

Both the Men’s and Women’s teams here at Sheffield Hallam compete high up in the BUCS Leagues and consistently do well in external competitions. The Men’s 1st Team have a number of current and former GB players donning the Hallam colours regularly, creating a spectacle each and every game!

If you’re not looking at getting too serious then never fear, we have an Inter-Mural session too, for all ages and abilities so please feel free to come along!
The £5 membership fee will get you a discounted price for events such as Student Cup and you will also receive a free ‘SHU Volleyball’ t-shirt.

Contact: Rosie Mankee
Email: volleyball1011@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: Sheffield Hallam Volleyball 2010/2011
Membership Fee: £5