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.
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.
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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.
If you're interested in adopting one of these clubs or societies, contact Vanessa Silva at vsilva.su@uca.ac.uk or submit the 'Start A New Club or Society' Form above.
Here is a list of all clubs and societies that are up for adoption:
(Indoor) Football Club
Dance Club
Christian Union
African-Caribbean Society
Basketball Club
Photography Society
Animation Society