Clubs & Socs

Here at Canterbury, we have a wide variety of activities for you to take part in. From sports teams and fitness classes, to religious, cultural, interest and academic societies, there is something for everybody. Clubs and Societies are run by students for students. And if you can't found something you are interested in, we can support you in starting your own club or society!

Please note that Clubs and Society Memberships are non-refundable. 

Clubs and Societies are only open to UCA students, staff and alumni. 

Clubs and Societies can only be started and led by current UCA students.

 

Start a new Club/Society

If you're interested in being a part of a Club or Society but it doesn't exist yet, click here!

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Committee resources

Here you can find useful documents that will help you with the everyday running of your club or society.

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Useful information

Everything you need to know about awards and recognition, clothing and facilities.

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Participation Fund

Any UCA student can apply for the Participation Fund if they encounter financial or equipment barriers to taking part in Clubs and Societies. Clubs and Societies are an important part of extra-curricular life at UCA and support student wellbeing and learning while at university. No student should feel like they cannot take part or are at a disadvantage due to financial hardship or the need to purchase additional materials.

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COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

Our clubs and societies are run by students for students, and our committees are made up of the students who make it all happen. Each committee is made up of three positions:

  • Group President
  • Experience President
  • Membership President

Committee Elections will take place through online ballot from May 3-5th. You can nominate yourself for a position until Tuesday 26th April. 

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Identity Communities

Under the umbrella of Communities, we have four ‘Identity Communities’. These are based on the National Union of Students’ four main liberation campaigns:

  • Women Students
  • Disabled Students
  • Students of Colour (formerly known as BAME Students)
  • LGBTQ+ Students

You can take part in any Identity Community you identify into – the Students of Colour Community is for black or minority ethnicity students only, LGBTQ+ Students Community is for students who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer+ only, and so on. Our Women Students Community is Trans*-inclusive.
These Communities will run events and campaigns throughout the year, with the support of the Union. You can join an Identity Community by clicking the link at the bottom of that Community’s page, represent your Identity Community at Union Justice Groups, or you can volunteer to be a leader for an Identity Community and help to make it a fun and supportive space for students.

Find out more about Identity Communities.

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ADOPTION LIST

Groups up for adoption are groups which have existed before and are looking for committee members to take them over! This means that for some of these groups, we may already have equipment or facilities set up and ready to go.

View adoption list here.

Current Club & Societies

  • Canterbury Christian Union

    The Christian Union is here to support you, whether you are a Christian, seeking faith or just curious!

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  • Canterbury Connoisseur Society
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    Canterbury
  • Canterbury Environment Collective

    The Canterbury Environment Collective is a group to discuss, action and exhibit issues and ideas on the environment as relating to UCA and/or art. From simply saving the planet to exhibiting your art.

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    Canterbury
  • Canterbury Esports Society

    We in UCA Esports hope to give you as potential players a chance to experience you favourite competitive games in a competitive field.

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    Canterbury
  • Canterbury Film & Media Society

    The Film and Media society is a place to relax, meet fellow film enthusiasts and celebrate cinema, with regular movie screenings!

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    Canterbury
  • Canterbury K-Pop Society
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    Canterbury
  • Canterbury Life-Drawing Society

    Join us every other Wednesday 4 to 5:30 in the Kirk to enjoy drawing a model with different materials. Have fun experimenting and being creative, as well as meeting new people from the university!

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    Canterbury
  • Canterbury Music Appreciation Society
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  • Canterbury Queer Student Alliance

    The QSA hosts a variety of events throughout the year, as well as regular meet-ups for members of UCA's queer community to get together and connect.

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    Canterbury
  • Canterbury RPG & Table Top Gaming Society

    The RPG society hosts regular D&D and tabletop gaming sessions, as well as special events throughout the year! Come join us!

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    Canterbury
  • Canterbury Stitch N Bitch Society
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    Canterbury
  • UCASU Game Production Guild

    The Game Production Guild is an online society where students can participate in game jams and collaborative projects. Open to students from all campuses!

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    Canterbury
    Epsom
    Farnham
  • UCASU Writers Society

    The Writers' Society provides weekly feedback sessions and monthly lectures for members to enhance their writing skills and knowledge.

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    Canterbury
    Epsom
    Farnham