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.

Board Game Society
Society Lead: Sylvi Jones
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Book Club
Club Lead: Victoria Alice
We are still awaiting information about this club, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Christian Union
Union Lead: Domonic Francis and Emily Roberts
We are still awaiting information about this group, please check back later.
Instagram: @aupchristianunion

Cinema Society
Society Leads: Marriott Witney, Anna Walton and Jess Hammond
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

Cosplay Society
Society Leads: Kay Stonehouse and Alex Galanty
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Instagram: @cosplay.society.aup

Creative Writing Society
Society Lead: Evan Wiffill
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Crochet and Fibre Arts Club
Society Lead: Eryn Jones and Thisa Jeyaranjan
Do you enjoy crocheting, knitting or other fibre arts? Then this is the place for you! We will be doing movie nights, workshops, themed events and more! We welcome all skill levels so come join us we can’t wait to meet you.
Instagram: @_aupcrochetsoc

Drawing Society
Society Leads: Laura Coleman, Ramona White, Gracie-Mae Barry and Alanna Luz
Weekly, student-led life drawing classes with clothed models. All courses and skill levels are encouraged to come and draw or you can volunteer as a model and gain experience in this field. Easels and materials provided on a first-come-first-serve basis. We hope to see you there!
Instagram: @aupdrawingsociety

Dungeons and Dragons Society
Society Lead: Nate Beveridge
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.

Event Society
Society Lead: Sristhi Dass
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Exhibition Society
Society Lead: Leah Rowcliffe
To bring together different people from different courses in an exhibition space. Leah would be leading, planning and curating exhibitions alongside a small group of friends. Some events would be themed and we will use spaces within the University such as Project Space 1.
Social Media: None

Extended BA Society
Society Lead: Cheryl Nelson
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Football Society
Society Lead: Rohan Harry
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Hot Girl Walk Society
Society Lead: Hattie Hobson
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

International Society
Society Lead: Vanessa Aitchison and Alicia Jupp
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Instagram: @aup.internationalsoc

K-Pop Society
Society Lead: Emily Glover
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Lego Society
Society Lead: Ashley Glattback
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Instagram: @aup_legosociety

LGBTQ+ Society
Society Lead: Kay Stonehouse
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

Littlest Pet Shop Society
Society Lead: Chris Grzelak
Did you collect Littlest Pet Shop when you were younger? Do you collect them now? If you answered yes to either question, this is the place for you! This society focuses on bringing collectors together to trade, watch old media such as LPS: Popular, and make art about your favourite bobble-headed friends.
Instagram: @littlestpetshop_aup

Mature Student Society
Society Lead: Paul Edwards
Did you know that if you are 21 or over when you start your undergraduate studies you are classed as a Mature Student? Age is just a number though, what we all need is friendship and connection. So if you would like to get together for chat, feedback and networking with other students across the University, then join us!
Social Media: None

Music Society
Society Lead: Marty Rowlands-McCullough
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Neurodiverse Society
Society Leads: Malika Fabris and Bella Beckwith
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Instagram: @aup_neurodivergence

Palestine Solidarity Student Society
Society Lead: Kilava Uludag
This student society seeks to raise awareness about the ongoing genocide in Gaza and to educate the student body on the history and impact of Israeli settler colonialism. We aim to foster understanding and solidarity through regular cultural and educational events such as art exhibitions, film screenings and facilitated discussions. Our society intends to collaborate actively with other Palestine-focused students in Plymouth, particularly the Palestine Solidarity Student Society at University of Plymouth.
Social Media: None

Photography Society
Society Lead: Greg Zelek and Connie Brabazon
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Pokémon Society
Society Lead: Alec Johnson
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

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

RGB Society
Society Leads: Jacob Campion, Meredith King and Emily Grabham
We are a creative society built from graphic designers looking to expand our horizons and bring together creatives with unique socials. We hope to enhance your design skills with workshops and events as well as meet new people. We are all about inclusivity and encourage you to join us on this creative adventure.
Social Media: None

Rock Climbing Society
Society Leads: Casper O'Toole-Bateman and Liv Butterfield
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Instagram: @rock_climbing_aup

Sea Swimming Society
Society Lead: Penny Taylor
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Sustainability Society
Society Lead: Ava Agnieszka
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Social Media: None

Weird Kid Society
Society Lead: Emmett Edwards
This can be a society where anyone who has any ‘weird’, unknown or niche interests can talk about and meet other people who like the same things. We can start categories, such as Dan and Phil.
Social Media: None

Witchcraft Society
Society Lead: Alasdair Lloyd
We are still awaiting information about this society, please check back later.
Instagram: @aup_witchcraftsociety

Zine Society
Society Lead: Ellis Moram, Jake Williams and Felix Austwick
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.
