Student societies are a great way to explore your interests, build your skills while meeting and collaborating with like-minded people. Becoming an active member of a student society can help you learn how to:
recruit members
try someting new
organise and run events
enjoy yourself while creating memories for life
develop your leadership skills by joining the committee
take responsibility for a role by serving your community
manage finances, raise funding and attract sponsorship income
As well as being good for your mental health, wellbeing and personal development, being active in a society can also help your CV stand out professionally too. There's over 400 official societies at the University of Manchester, here's a small sample of Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) flavoured ones to get you started:
Student societies are a great way to explore your interests, build your skills while meeting and collaborating with like-minded people. Becoming an active member of a student society can help you learn how to:
As well as being good for your mental health, wellbeing and personal development, being active in a society can also help your CV stand out professionally too. There's over 400 official societies at the University of Manchester, here's a small sample of Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) flavoured ones to get you started:
We've only listed the STEM societies here, but there's a lot more to explore from the Taylor Swift Society to Quidditch and many more at manchesterstudentsunion.com/activities
Can't find one you're interested in? Start your own
Did we miss any other official STEM flavoured societies?