Student-Led Clubs and Societies
All our Clubs and Societies are student-led and free to join! If you'd like to join one or more, please fill in this form.
Once you have submitted this form, you will be added to the relevant email group(s). Please allow 7 days for this. You will get a email to confirm once your have been added to the requested groups.
If you don't hear anything from the Clubs or Societies after some time, please contact the Lead(s) as listed on this page in the first instance, but feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or issues after this.
If you would like to set up your own club or society, please email studentsunion@aup.ac.uk with more information.
Book Club
Club Lead: Ellie Higgs
We are still awaiting information about this club, please check back later.
Instagram: @aup_booksociety
Cinema Society
Society Leads: Evie Rooke, Evie Miller and Lily Barrett
The AUP Cinema Society is all about making cinema available to everyone. We're a group of like-minded friends who simply and genuinely enjoy the fun of cinema.
Instagram: @aup_cinemasoc
Creative Writing Society
Society Lead: Evan Wiffill
In the Creative Writing Society, I wish to create an environment in which individuals of all experience levels can enjoy expressing their emotions and opinions in new and exciting ways. From cutting up magazines to make poetry to free writing, this society allows you to discover new ways to express yourself!
Instagram: @creativewritingsocietyaup
Drawing Society
Society Lead: Adrienne Kleyn and James Shotton
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None
Dungeons and Dragons Society
Society Lead: Nate Beveridge and Ash McLeod
Find fellow adventurers and learn everything you need to know about Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you want to start a campaign, join one, or just meet like-minded people, this society is here for you!
To join the Society discord, please contact the Society Lead.
Galleries, Exhibitions and Microhistory Society (GEMS)
Society Lead: Leah Rowcliffe
Gallery, Exhibition, and Microhistory Society we will create a space to investigate your potential as an artist and art historian! We plan to hold sessions regarding art history, with activities and debates sparking from the groups particular areas of interest. Alongside this we intend to organise events to support and showcase your art publicly. If you are interested sign up :)
Social Media: None
Football Society
Society Lead: Keeley Senford and Noah Doel
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None
International Society
Society Lead: Cam Freistatter and Vanessa Aitchison
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Instagram: @aup.internationalsoc
Lego Society
Society Lead: Ashley Glattback
Are you a Master Builder who wants a PIECE of the action? At the Lego Society, you can meet with likeminded AFOLs to build, discuss and play. We supply bricks for our meets, but you are always encouraged to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bricks). This year, we plan to host themed builds, watch parties and fun challenges.
Instagram: @aup_legosociety
LGBTQ+ Society
Society Lead: Kay Stonehouse and Mel Perry
Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community or simply just a friend of the community who wants to be more involved? Even if you're not sure but want to join in, everyone's welcome!
Instagram: @aup_lgbtq
Music Society
Society Lead: William Gullis
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None
Neurodiverse Society
Society Leads: Malika Fabris and Isabella Beckwith
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Instagram: @aup_neurodivergence
Pokémon Society
Society Leads: Riley Partridge, Sam Jewitt and Kaia Hammond
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Instagram: @aup.pokemonsoc
Pole Club
Club Lead: James Sims
Interested in pole fitness, in heels or not? I’m in the process of working out regular pole fitness sessions for a group of students.
Social Media: None
Sea Swimming Society
Society Lead: Morgan Thomas
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None
Skate Club
Society Lead: Elodie Jex and Emmett Edwards
Whether you roller skate, skate board or just want to get some fresh air, come hang out with us! None of us are professionals, so no skills needed to join.
Instagram: @aup_skate_club
Taylor Swift Appreciation Society
Society Lead: Emma Jarvis
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None
Video Game Society
Society Lead: Newt Griffin
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None
Witchcraft Society
Society Lead: Alasdair Lloyd
Whether you're simply intrigued or an expert in your craft, the Witchcraft Society is welcoming to everyone. We host social events, trips, and workshops; we're interested in fostering a community that can both decompress and learn together.
Instagram: @witchcraft_aup
Zine Society
Society Lead: Adrien Astre
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None
Adopt-A-Soc
We also have a number of clubs and societies currently in need of new leads.
You can find the full list within the form at the top of this page.
Email us at studentsunion@aup.ac.uk if you're interested!
Why Not Start Your Own?
Start your own club or society with just 6-10 signatures!
Don't see anything that takes your fancy here, why not make your own?
Email us at studentsunion@aup.ac.uk for more information and how to get started.