AUSA Societies Handbook 2009-10 by Ross Brechin

AUSA Societies 2009-10 Departmental - p7 Accountancy Agricultural Anthropology Archaeology Chemsoc Computer Science Dental Economics Education Engineering English FILM Finance Forestry Geography Geological History History of Art Land Economy Law Leaf and Loam Legal Research LLM Medical Humanities Medical Science Medsin Medsoc Mooting Ogston Philosophy Start Enterprise Wilderness Medical Cultural & Faith - p16 African Partnership Buddhist Catholic Celtic Chinese Christian Union

Egyptian European Finnish French German Hispanic Society Hungarian Indian International Students Italian Jewish Kazakh Muslim Nippon Connections Nordic North American Polish Russian Saudi Create Change - p25 Amnesty International ASSHE Becycle Childreach International Conservatives and Unionist Friends of Medecins Sans Frontier Help Labour Liberal Democrats Marrow Scottish Nationalist SCROLL Shared planet Socialist Workers Stop the War Unicef

Creative Arts - p30 Art Belly Dancing Centre stage Cinergi Concert Band Creative writing Dance Gilbert and Sullivan Jazz Photography Revelation Rock Gospel Scottish Dance Treading The Boards General Interest - p34 AbFab Anime and manga Baking Capoeira Conservation Electro Propoganda Expedition First Aid Formula Student Society Gaming Juggling Malt Whisky Paintball Postgraduate Society Real Ale Role Playing Scout and Guide Secular, Humanist and Atheist Society Story-telling SWAG

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Hello and welcome to the Societies Handbook! • What’s a society? • How do I join? • What sort of societies are there? • What sort of activities do they do? If these are some of the questions on your mind – read on! My name is Johnny Keating and for this year I’ll be your President for Societies and Student Activities. Anything society related, pop and see me, or drop me an email – completely happy to answer anything! A society – well it’s best described in the process. You try out a society, go along to their first event – bit scary, I know, but trust me, there’ll be a bunch of people there just like you – and the people who run the society, or are returning are those lovely smiley people who’ll come up to you with friendly chat!

Welcome

You do the activity, this could be dancing, paintballing, acting, reading, writing etc. whatever – through this you’ll meet a ton of people. You go back the following week – you meet more people, more smiley chatty individuals, who this time, may buy you a drink! You go back the following week – and, wait a minute, you’re now one of those lovely smiley chatty people, and (if the student loans come in) you’re offering to buy them a drink! You’ve just made some friends for life! Ok – so it’s not all about meeting those lovely smiley chatty people – but that’s a big part of it! You also learn a ton of new skills, have the opportunity to enter competitions, write a book, act in a play, direct a play, sing, dance, learn a language, learn about a new culture, join the bone marrow register, learn first aid, change the world – heck even see the world – we have societies sending people to Tanzania, Nepal, Romania, Paris, Poland! Have you seen your CV lately? Is it looking a little sparse? Is it a blank page with your name at the top? By joining one society, you’ll be able to write a novel by the end of your time here – now think if you joined 10 societies! That’s 10 novels – who wouldn’t want to employ a novelist? Or at least someone who can write and talk loads about their experiences at University, without it starting with ‘I once studied this course...’ At the end of the day – there are hundreds of thousands of people leaving University, all with the same qualification you have – join a society, have fun,

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make new friends, live life to the fullest – and I guarantee, by the time you leave – that blank page with your name at the top and your qualifications will be booming with exciting stories, skills and interests you have proven you have – simply by joining a society! This handbook gives an introduction and the contact details for the majority of our societies. But societies are setting up all the time so to keep up-to-date check out the website below for more info. As you will see the societies are divided up into groups dependent on their style of activity, these are: Departmental Cultural and Faith Create Change Creative Arts General Interest

each based on a particular subject celebrate a particular world culture or faith dedicated to environmental or political concerns societies who like to perform or create art societies of a particular interest or hobby

How could you not join a society? Still not convinced? Pop and see me – we’ll have a cuppa (or a pint)!

Contacts

Johnny Keating Vice President Societies & Student Activities j.keating@abdn.ac.uk (01224) 272965

Check out the website www.ausa.org.uk for up-to date info and search for us on Facebook too!

Contacts The Societies Union Committee The Societies Union Committee is here to help societies promote themselves and ensure that their views are represented at the Uni. They also hold fundraisers and allocate money to help societies with their events. The committee is made up of students and often contains members of societies in general. The committee positions are: • President Societies & Student Activities (PSSA) • 2 Vice-President Societies & Student Activities (VPSSA) • First year member • Student Association President • 14 ordinary members We currently have ordinary member spaces available on the committee and if you would like to join simply contact Laura at societies@abdn.ac.uk

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Contacts

President for Societies & Student Activities (PSSA) Johnny Keating The PSSA is a full time position held by a student on a sabbatical year. They are in charge of the day-to-day promotion of societies and chair the Societies Union Committee. They are also charged with enhancing student activities on campus. Johnny Keating is the PSSA for this, having been involved in a range of our most successful societies, he hopes to promote the societies even further this year. If you wish to meet with Johnny, simply contact his administrator, Laura on societies@abdn.ac.uk

Your Vice-Presidents for Societies Lawrence Butler-Perks & Sean McNally

The VPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are two full time students who have been elected to these positions by current students. They help the PSSA to support and promote the societies in the Societies Union. These positions are currently held by Sean and Lawrence two veterans of the societiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; union committee and who have been in societies since they joined Uni; they are always happy to help with whatever you need! Societies Administrator Laura Chalmers Laura is the Administrator for societies and is charged with making sure societies get the relevant information processed to help promote their society and make sure their activities are safe for their members. She is also in charge of the booking of minibuses and can help you with any day-to-day queries you might have. If you ever need a friendly face Laura is always there to help. Her office hours are 10-3pm Monday to Friday. You can e-mail her anytime at societies@abdn.ac.uk

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Other stuff! Setting up a society If you don’t find a society that suits your interests, why not set up your own. Simply, go onto the societies website www.ausa.org.uk and read the guidelines to setting up your society Give it a Go If you can’t decide what society to join at the Fayre or after reading this book why not check out the new Give it a go programme being run by the Societies Union. Give it a go is here to help you try out the many different activities the societies’ provide. By signing up for a session you will get a taster of what individual societies get up to and decide for yourself if you would like to join them. Check out the Societies union webpage for up-to-date information on the societies involved and how to sign up. This is your chance to try something new or get involved in something you love. Society Awards Society of the Year: Christian Union (page 18) Most Improved Society: beCyCle (page 25) New Society of the Year: UNICEF on Campus (page 30) Most Dedicated Society Individual: Kertsin Walter – International Society (page 20) Best Society Newcomer: Benjamin Burke – International Society (page 20) Best Event: Celtic Society (page 17) The Big Heart Award: Marrow Society (page 27)

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Accountancy Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

acc-soc@abdn.a.cuk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src256 Donald Wilson and Kirsten Pilkington Unknown

The Accountancy Society is a great way to meet new friends, socialize and interact with the other students, not just those on accounts courses. It also offers events with KPMG where you can learn, for example, interview skills to help out with and after University as well as the usual pub crawls and nights out! Agricultural Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

www.abdn.ac.uk/~src182 Luke Yarr £5.00

You should join the agricultural society as it is a great way of meeting fellow students studying agriculture and who are interested in agriculture. The society has a very lively social side with many great days out to the agricultural shows and lively social events out in Aberdeen. With many sporting events from rugby to football. You will always find a cracking night out in the Bobbin with the Agricultural society on a Wednesday night! Anthropology Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

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Departmental Societies

anthsoc@abdn.ac.uk Facebook – AU Anthropology Society Kelly Johnson/Jill Butcher £2.00

The society aims to allow students to enjoy the lighter and social sides of anthropology, through organizing a variety of different social and anthropological events, from ceilidhs, film viewings and festival celebrations to barbeques! We also aim to be a forum through which students can meet and discuss their work and anthropology as a whole!

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Archaeology Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

archsoc@abdn.ac.uk Alexander Aitchison £1.00

Can you “dig” it?

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ChemSoc E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

chemsoc@abdn.ac.uk - Ashley Shepherd £5.00 Undergrads/ £3.00 Postgrads

Computer Science Society E-Mail: a.mason.06@aberdeen.ac.uk Website: aucompsci.freeforums.org President: Alicia Mason Membership Fee: Unknown We’re a collective of dedicated, open-source developers and tweakers interested in the art of computer science. Like the original hackers of MIT, anyone is welcome to join us and we have as many different operating systems, programming languages and individual interests. Joining auCompSci will not only sharpen your coding skills, it will give you knowledge of a whole new kind than you’d learn in lectures; we deal with non-mainstream operating systems, digital freedoms and rights, robotics, programming style and computer security. We’re always looking to get even worse. Come talk nerdy to us. We would like to: • Encourage networking of staff and students across the different chemistry disciplines • Show chemistry just isn’t about test tubes, Bunsen burner and geeks in white coats • Broaden and expand knowledge through discussion and seminars on topics which are relevant to problems in today’s global environment. Dental Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Lauren.Hamilton.08@aberdeen.ac.uk Lauren Hamilton No Fee

Hello and welcome to one of Aberdeen’s newest societies! Formed by the first intake of dental students in 2008, DentSoc was set up to ensure there are plenty of social activities to make your time at Aberdeen Dental School

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DentSoc provides a fun, safe environment to discuss amalgams, composites, crowns, bridges and veneers free from judgment from society at large. In a culture in which Dentistry is becoming increasingly involved in aesthetics we feel it appropriate to state that we are also the best looking society at Aberdeen University. As we are a new society we welcome any new ideas so come along and get involved! Economics Society E-Mail: econsoc@abdn.ac.uk Website: President: Christopher Retallick Membership Fee: £3.00 The Economics Society aims to bring together students with common interest in Economics and to promote a better understanding of the subject within our institution. We hold various academic and social events such as lectures and discussions on various interesting economic topics from distinguished guests within the academic and economic discipline; trips to locations of economic importance; recreational activities and festive events. Education Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Departmental

fun and enjoyable. Highlights include Dental Field Day (meeting up with Dundee, Glasgow and Newcastle dental schools for a day of sports and drinking), regular social events and (hopefully) the introduction of an annual ball.

src409@abdn.ac.uk Christina Allnutt No Fee

Come along, get to know teachers from across the years, BMus, Bed and Post Grads! Coffee, nights out and sharing all those hilarious placement stories. Let’s just say, “the wet area is NOT somewhere we have fun!” Engineering Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

EngSoc@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src379/index.php Paul Labross Unknown

“Work hard and play hard” best describes EngSoc. We know that Engineering at Aberdeen needs to include more than 9 o’clock math’s lectures everyday, three hour design labs and late night work sessions in Fraser Noble that end

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when the building closes. So come join us for the Undy 500, quiz nights sponsored by major oil companies, class nights out that don’t end until the next morning, ceilidhs, football tournaments, barbecues (when the weather allows) and of course, the Engineering Ball. We’ll help you get the most out of your time at Aberdeen.

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English Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

engllsoc@hotmail.com Katie Duncan Unknown

A society for English and Linguistics students who want to meet people and have fund but we are also here to help if you have any English related difficulties. We organize events every first Wednesday of the month such as going to the cinema and the theatre but mostly we like going out to get ***** which always helps in getting to know one another! We provide a service we like to call the “surgery”, in which we help with essays, reading etc., so no worrying about Shakespeare anymore! Most importantly though we just like to get together and have fund with like-minded people on a Monday at the Bobbin. Finance Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

w.podjaski.08@aberdeen.ac.uk Wojciech Podjaski Unknown

Forestry Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Steve Woolham £5.00

Forests provide the world with many essential services from raw materials to medicines and shelter. With the supply of non renewable energy such as fossil fuels running at an all time low focus is turning to forestry to provide sustainable, potentially carbon neutral and affordable resources to the world and some of its poorest people. In terms of biodiversity and conservation forests provide habitat for many species worldwide. Forestry has vital importance to our world, an importance that is set only to intensify in the future. Geography Society

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geogsoc@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src277 Rosemary Donaldson Unknown

History Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Suzanne.mccomb.06@aberdeen.ac.uk www.facebook.com/home.php?#.group. php?gid=89303172896 Suzanne McComb £3.00

“He was an interesting character, Hadrian. He had a wife and a husband. And he built this enormous wall. I’d never thought of him as a gay bricklayer before.” – Billy Connolly. Do you like History? Do you like banter? Do you like historical banter? If so then you will love the History Society! The History Society is open to all students with an interest in any form of history, irrespective of degree choice – we’re a super-friendly bunch of hip young sexy things with an (almost unhealthy) interest in old stuff! We meet regularly to come up with cunning plans to keep you amused, holding exciting events such as pub crawls, fancy-dress parties, trips to historical sites, book-swaps, quizzes, film nights, historical debate and discussion over a pint or two in the pub and much, much, much more. So what are you waiting for? Join the History Society today! Remember…be excellent to each other and PARTY ON DUDES! History of Art Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Departmental

E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Elizabeth Carter Unknown

Forget the rest cause the History of Art Society is actually and totally the best. If you love History of Art or just want to find out more you need this society in your life Fact. For the best social and the greatest Art History fun join now. You know you want to!

Law Society

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E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

coreduff@hotmail.com www.abdnlawsoc.com Corey Duff £10.00 First Years, £5.00 2nd, 3rd Years

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The Law Society is one of the most active and exciting societies on offer at Aberdeen University, with an average 600 members per year! The Law Society acts as a balance between the academic stresses that the law student face, and the socializing lifestyle that students are infamous for! Academically, we offer speaker events (with speaker in the past such as the Solicitor General), Prison trips and trips to the Court of Session. Socially we offer a range of nights out to increase the interaction between all ages of law students, as well as those who have an interest in law. We also offer themed nights, sports teams and the Social Event of The Year – The Law Ball!!

Law Mooting Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Barabara.Onuonga.05@aberdeen.ac.uk Barbara Onuonga £5.00

The Law Mooting Society is the platform for any budding advocates to come and practice their legal debating skills in a courtroom setting. We organise 2 main faculty competitions throughout the year – one for 1st year beginner mooters and the other for more advanced mooters. This is the perfect opportunity for law students to hone their legal argumentation and research skills. For those of you who are not familiar with the concept of mooting or haven’t managed to get involved, this year we will run mooting tutorials to give you the basic skills to get started. In addition to the faculty moots, we also organise external moots for those interested in taking their mooting skills to the next level! On the social side, we hold a ceilidh in the winter which proves to be a very popular event before the Christmas holidays. After the winter exams we organise a trip to London, to give students a chance to experience life in an International Law Firm and to visit Westminster. There’s also the added benefit of being in London after exams…!

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leafandloam@hotmail.com Karen Pearson £3.00 New/£2.00 Returning

Based in the plant and soil science department the Leaf and Loam Society organize lots of social events with the highlight of the year being our Christmas Ceilidh. Legal Research Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

legalresearchsociety@abdn.ac.uk law-research.blogspot.com Paula Herm £3.00

The Society organises activities specifically with the Law School’s research community in mind. We organise seminars and conferences to help legal researchers to exchange and develop ideas. We also set out to represent the interests of research students in the Law School. Last but not least we organise social activities where our members can get away from their research for a while and enjoy all that Aberdeen and Scotland have to offer. LLM Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

www.abdn.ac.uk/central/students/societies/ llm/index.htm Tolulope Aderemi £3.00 per term or £5.00 whole year

Medical Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

medsoc@abdn.ac.uk www.aberdeenmedsoc.com Allan Burt Unknown

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Leaf & Loam Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Aberdeen University Medical Society is one of Aberdeen’s oldest, biggest and best societies. If you’re a medical student it’ll be almost impossible to avoid us during your time at University, and why would you want to?!? This year we’re not only hosting our usual legendary pub crawls, dances and educational events we’re hosting the Scottish and Northern Irish Medical Schools Sports Competition (Fondly known as SNIMS!). Joining MedSoc is a fantastic opportunity to get to know others on your course and immunise yourself against boredom! So join MedSoc and come get your shots!

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Medical Humanities Society E-Mail: src388@abdn.ac.uk Website: mha-aberdeen.thruhere.net President: Joanne Buchan / Vincent Wong Membership Fee: £3.00

Departmental

Medicine can be demanding. We are the one and only medical society that embraces the creative side of all students by providing an outlet for all the studying stress! We aim to promote the artistic aspect of Medicine through music, dance, comedy and good fun. Open Mic Nights, Movies & Medicine and Dance Workshops (with World Champion Highland Dancer) are just some of the fun learning activities that we have organised. We even have our very own medical parody band: Pseudolytes. With the introduction of Pseudolytes, this year will be better than ever so come and get involved!!

Medical Sciences Society E-Mail: aumedsci@hotmail.co.uk Website: President: To be elected Membership Fee: Unknown Want to meet people doing similar courses to you? Need some advice on coursework from someone who did it last year? Just fancy a drink with someone new? Then come along to one of our events, everyone’s welcome! Ogston (surgical) E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

A_S_S_committee@yahoogroups.com Alan Dawson £5.00 (£25 for all 5 years)

Have you ever considered a career in surgery? Do you love programmes like House, ER and Grey’s anatomy? If so then the Ogston Surgical Society is for you! We host specialty talks and teach basic surgical skills, all of which will enhance your experience at med school. The society is a good way of getting to know other medics through our infamous, alcohol-fuelled social events! You will also get the chance to chat to real surgeons (including famous ones!)

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philosophy.society@abdn.ac.uk http://philsoc.webs.com Hannah Wright £3.00

Small society of students dedicated to meeting regularly to discuss a wide range of philosophical concerns, in the forms of lectures, readings, discussion forums, socials and films. Examples of previous events include discussions on “why should logic be persuasive?”, “how do we relate to characters in fiction?” talks by departmental lecturers on “time symmetry and probability” and “the analogy between abortion and the throwaway culture”, plus many, many more. We welcome all students, and have a diverse mix of members from all disciplines; perhaps suggesting how relevant and universal philosophical enquiry truly is. Physics Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

physics_society@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src428/ James Mcleman £3.00

There once was a young lady named Bright, Who could travel much faster than light, She set out one day, In a relative way And returned the previous night.” From “Time Travel in Einstein’s Universe” By J.Richard Gott Politics & IR Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

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Philosophy Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

PIRsociety@googlemail.com Silvia Peneva £5.00

We offer you the opportunity to take part in stimulating debates, informative discussions, and great social events. Ranging from regional to global we engage ourselves actively. Challenge yourselves, meet some top minds in political academia from around the UK. Join our group on facebook with all the latest information “PIR Society University of Aberdeen”

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Wilderness Medical Society E-Mail: wildmed@abdn.ac.uk Website: www.auwms.org.uk President: Sarah Wedderburn Membership Fee: £4.00

The AUWMS was set up late in the academic year of 2000 - 2001. We are open to anybody interested in combining wilderness with medicine, and actively encourage non-medics to get involved. Our aims are to provide an opportunity to learn about wilderness related topics not covered on the traditional medical syllabus, and to have a bit of fun in the wild. Throughout the year we’ll be running weekend trips to both the Scottish wilderness and beyond, holding lectures, slide shows and talks relating to Wilderness Medicine. So come along and have fun!

Cultural & Faith Societies African Partnership Group E-Mail: africangroup@abdn.ac.uk Website: President: godwin.ichimi@abdn.ac.uk Membership Fee: Unknown The African Partnership Group welcomes all new and returning students to the 2009-10 academic year. As a Group, we seek to promote the collective interests of Africa and all Africans in the University of Aberdeen as well as promote the cause of peace, friendship, understanding and mutually beneficial relations between Africans and the people, institutions and Government of the United Kingdom. It will interest the new intakes to know that by choosing to come to the University of Aberdeen, they are set to experience all the excitement of challenge and fun associated with being in one of the leading centres of academic excellence in the world. And if you are coming in from Africa, “just stand@ ease” in the knowledge that, Africans and people of African decent constitute a significant proportion of this cosmopolitan intellectual community of repute. Whatever your ‘settling in’ challenges are just get in touch with the Group. Reaching us is as easy as clicking send to: africangroup@abdn.ac.uk

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a.norman.07@aberdeen.ac.uk Amy Norman Unknown

Aberdeen University Buddhist Society aims to promote awareness of Buddhism around the University, as well as allow Buddhist students fellowship and practice. We are open to people of all creeds and religions, with many events aimed at teaching the experience practitioner and new beginner alike. For example, talks by specialist lecturers and meditation practice. We also celebrate Buddhist festivals such as Wesak and Losar, and take trips to nearby areas, such as Samye Ling Buddhist Centre in Dumfries. Catholic Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

cathsoc@abdn.ac.uk www.topcath.com Seamus Scullion £3.00

The Catholic Society is open to all as a place to socialize with like-minded people. The Society works well with the University’s Catholic Chaplaincy and many events are organized jointly. These include BBQ’s, special masses such as Freshers midnight mass, talks and vigils. We are also hoping to improve the number of social events that take place. We hope to have more events such as society meals, pub golf and joint events with other societies.

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Buddhist Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Celtic Society - BEST EVENT 2008-09 E-Mail: celtic@abdn.ac.uk Website: President: Seamus McHugh Membership Fee: £3.00 The Celtic Society is for people who are interested in the culture of the six celtic nations. Whether you’re into Traditional music or the Gaelic language (or any other celtic language) or just want to relax and listen to a session in friendly surroundings, then the Celtic Society is for you! Check out our stall at Fresher’s Fayre and come along to our meetings every second Thursday in the Blue Lamp!

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Chinese Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

li.yao.07@aberdeen.ac.uk Limin Yao £3.00

To spread Chinese culture and have more members.

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Christian Union - SOCIETY OF THE YEAR 2008-09! E-Mail: aucu@abdn.ac.uk Website: www.aucu.org President: Benjamin Traynor Membership Fee: £5.00

The AU Christian Union is a society where we believe and strive share with the rest of the campus, that God loved each person in the world so much that He sent His only Son to come and die for us so that we may have a living relationship with the Him. As a CU we meet together every Friday night to encourage each other, learn from the Bible and be equipped for taking the exciting news we have to share out on campus. Our main focus is be out and about as an active society seeking to tell others about the living relationship they can have with the God who loves them so much. This is done through events such as the Christianity Explored Course, lunch bars and many others. We’re having lots of events on during Freshers week so look out for us all over campus and at the Freshers fayre. Check out www.aucu.org before you come to find out what’s going to be on!! All are welcome to all our events.!! We look forward to meeting you!!! Egyptian Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

a.hassanein@abdn.ac.uk http://ess-aberdeen.blogspot.com Ahmed Hassanein No Fee

We aim to promote friendship and good relations between Egyptian students in Aberdeen and with non-Egyptian students as well. We plan to hold regular events to promote the understanding and awareness of the Egyptian rich culture, language, history and traditions to the students of the University of Aberdeen. We organize Film Night where we watch movies and discuss their different implications. Furthermore, we organize Roundtable Discussions on topical matters where a lively debate is always the order of they day. Also, we organize some Human Development Courses such as mind mapping. Finally, we arrange Football Matches.

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europeansociety@abdn.ac.uk Annalisa Oehler £3.00

The European society exists to allow student studying at the University of Aberdeen and Socrates or Erasmus Students from all over Europe to interact. It allows students who have completed a year abroad or those intending to do one the chance to interact with Erasmus Students. The Society is open to all students who wish to get involved, not just prospective Erasmus Students. We provide a friendly atmosphere through European themed nights, trips to various institutions such as the Scottish Parliament and the European Parliament. We also have some Scottish themed nights such as Burns Supper. Come along to one our great events throughout the year and see what we are about! French Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

aufrenchsoc@hotmail.com Fiona Sommerville/Katherine Tack Unknown

Do you like cheese? Do you consider wine a staple part of every meal? Then the French Society is for you! From the Torcher Parade to authentic wine and cheese tasting, we have loads of activities planned! If you want to learn more about the French culture or have questions regarding your year abroad, we can tell you all you need to know! It doesn’t matter if you’re a hardcore Francophile or if you’re not even studying the lingo, come along and enjoy all things French! Allez les bleus!!!!

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European Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

German Society E-Mail: germsoc@abdn.ac.uk Website: www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group. php?gid=32211719550 President: Catherine Forrest Membership Fee: £3.00 Have an interest in German culture, German language or basically anything to do with Germany? Then why not come along to a relaxed atmosphere for some ‘kaffee & kuchen’!

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Greek and Hebrew Society E-Mail: gwintour@hotmail.com Website: President: Graham Wintour Membership Fee: Unknown

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This society is astoundingly VIBRANT! The combination of life-giving texts, joy-filled friendships and overall happiness make this society a key component of dynamic student life!!

Hispanic Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

hispanicsociety@abdn.ac.uk Eilidh Gilfillan £3.50

Hola! The Hispanic Society offers a range of social events including Tapas nights, Salsa classes and visits to Salsa clubs and bands in Aberdeen. There are regular film screenings in the University and links to many Hispanic events. Come along to chat in Spanish, dance some Salsa and watch some great films! Hasta Lucgo! Indian Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Indian.soc@abdn.ac.uk http://indianstudentsoc.blogspot.com Manoj Mathew £3.00

An endeavor to promote an awareness of the diversity and various aspects of the Indian culture. The society provides the opportunity for Indians and other nationalities to have social interaction between students around the University, and other Aberdeen Institutions. International Students Society - BEST NEWCOMER & MOST DEDICATED INDIVIDUAL - 2008-09 E-Mail: webmaster@intersoc.co.uk Website: www.intersoc.co.uk President: Elizabeth Horwitz Membership Fee: £3.00 The Society offers a chance for students from all over the world to get together. We have trips, movie nights, ceilidhs, parties and other events! Whether you want to experience Scottish culture or escape Scottish culture through meeting like-minded international students! The International Society is the place to be. We are one of the largest societies and have won awards for being one of the best societies. So come and check us out,

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Italian Society – Benvenuti! We welcome everyone to the society – from you native Italians who are craving some good pasta, to all those who just love Italy and its culture, or want to learn a bit more about it! We hold a range of events including fortnightly film nights, pizza evenings, spaghettata’s, opera trips, football tournaments and much more! We will also be organizing a course of Italian language classes, so you can learn one of the most romantic languages! Ciao! Jewish Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

aujsoc@yahoo.co.uk www.ausa.org.uk Reuben Sagar Unknown

The AU Jewish Society is a cultural society committed to providing students with a flavour of Judaism. We provide recreational and social activities where members can meet other Jewish and non-Jewish students. We also provide the opportunity to enter national events, and to be involved in the local community. We are a small society where students and staff of the University are well represented, and we often meet up with members of the local synagogue. We are becoming more and more involved in inter-faith events on campus with strong links with both the Christian and Muslim Societies. Kazakh Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

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guarantee you won’t want to leave! Italian Society E-Mail: au_italian_society@yahoo.co.uk Website: Facebook – Aberdeen University Italian Society President: Chloe Laurance Membership Fee: £3.00

assyl.taxhtayev.07@aberdeen.ac.uk Assyl Tazhtayev Unknown

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Muslim Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

aumsateam@gmail.com www.aumsa.co.uk Farihah Tariq £3.00

The Islamic Society aims to bring together all Muslim students from different backgrounds through various events. The society also aims to educate students and the wider community about eh true message of Islam. Regular society meetings, inviting guest speakers and celebrating events in the Islamic calendar are some means by which we fulfill our aims. Accommodating new students is integral, and the society hopes to achieve this by attracting the students to its regular social events throughout the year. Social events include ski trips, BBQ’s and sports activities. Nippon-Connections E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

nippon.connections@gmail.com http://nippon.connections.googlepages.com See Lam Jerry Chan £4.00

Konnichi wa! (^ _ ^) We are the cultural society of Japan! We are here to make Japanese culture more accessible to you. We organize language lessons, cultural workshops (origami, sushi roll making, etc..) and what’s more, as much as possible we try to organize typical events popular in Japan (Setsubun, Natsu Matsuri, etc.) Kite kudasai! (Please come!) Nordic Society E-mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Nordic.soc@abdn.ac.uk Jouya Shafiei Unknown

We are here to provide a forum for students with an interest in the cultures of the Nordic countries to meet, discuss and share experiences and meet new friends. We aim to promote the cultures of the Nordic countries to the Aberdeen University student body.

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‘Are you a Canadian, American, or Mexican studying at Aberdeen? Or are you interested in those countries and all the culture (and accents!) they have to offer? Look no further than the North American Society! We offer a chance for you to mingle with and meet other North Americans studying and living in Aberdeen! If you need advice on how to adjust to life in the UK, how to set up a bank account, how to dial home, or just to gripe about the exchange rates, we’re here for you! Highlights of our previous events have included President Obama’s inauguration (which was covered by BBC Radio!), numerous Flip Cup tournaments, participating in the University’s International Food Fayre and a Cinco de Mayo celebration! We’re always open to suggestions so if you’d like to see the Society do or participate in something let us know and we’ll do our best to make it happen!’ Polish Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

polish.society@abdn.ac.uk Pawel Jagielowicz Unknown

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North American Student Society E-Mail: northamericansociety@googlemail.com Website: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/froup. php?=gid=39181467465 President: Alida Pokoradi Membership Fee: £5.00

Our society aims to promote Polish culture and Polish style of life, whilst introducing the Polish language, literature, art, music, Polish cuisine and other elements of which we think Poland costs of and which make it exceptional. We aim to eliminate all negative stereotypes which concern our beautiful country and society, whilst supporting Polish students at University of Aberdeen and members of the Polish Society. Also we try to take care of Freshers and help them make their way through studying in Aberdeen.

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Russian Speaking Society E-Mail: viktorija.bieliauskaite.07@aberdeen.ac.uk Website: President: Viktorija Bieliauskaite Membership Fee: £3.00

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The society provides different activities from film watching, to sports activities and celebration of national holidays with the ability to taste Russian cuisine. Russian language classes are also available for anyone who wishes to learn basics or improve their grammar. Our focus in the society is to show others what Russia is really like!

Saudi Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

r06maa7@abdn.ac.uk Mohamed Almagsoudi Unknown

The main objective of the establishment of this club is participating in the activities of the university and we hope to organize a range of functions throughout the year, for example, dinner parties, local and overseas trips as well as spots events, eating competitions (maybe.)… and the list goes on! Also we hope to organize a Saudi day during the year to familiarize students in the university as well as the people of Saudi culture, so people know each other in accordance with the reality. Please come along to support us and have tons of fun, everyone is welcome, don’t miss out!

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Amnesty International Society E-Mail: amnesty.abdn@googlemail.com Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/~scr090 President: Anna Wipprecht Membership Fee: ÂŁ3.00 Amnesty Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose is to protect people where justice, fairness and freedom are denied. Get involved with us as we try to raise awareness by hosting film nights, creating posters, conduct informative roundtable debates, learning from esteemed speaker and even put together great social nights or live performances. Everyone is welcome to join the society or committee and get involved with the events, especially if you feel strongly about a campaign. We start the year with a series of exciting events for Protect the Human Week, coma along and together we can campaign for Human Rights and make a difference! BeCyCle Society - MOST IMPROVED SOCIETY 2008-09 E-Mail: info@becycle.org.uk Website: www.becycle.org.uk President: Membership Fee: Free Everyone is welcome to join the Thursday Night Rides that take place on a fortnightly basis. The only things you need to bring are lights, your bicycle and yourself. Rides and routes are pre-planned by one of the cyclists and vary every time. Get to know the city, enjoy Aberdeen traffic free and get to know more cycling folks! Conservation Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

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src119@abdn.ac.uk http://www.facebook.com/home.php#.group. php?gid=37919893909&ref=ts Rachael Boden-Hall Unknown

The Conservation Volunteers are a well established society within the university and have, for several years, contributed to the protection and enhancement of the local environment. To do this we run trips to local reserves, such as Loch of Strathbeg and also have weekend trips further afield. We are a sociable society with a welcoming atmosphere and something for everybody. Our activities make the society a great place to meet new people at University

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Conservative & Unionist Society E-Mail: Website: www.aucua.ac.uk President: Andrea Sharpe Membership Fee: £3.00

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The University of Aberdeen Conservative and Unionist Association is the oldest and strongest young conservative society in Scotland, and this year is going to be bigger and better then ever! Our role is to promote Conservative ideas on campus to the student body and have a blast doing it… Rock on Liquid! If you want to get involved with the party in Scotland then grab us and we will open our address book and remember…hug a Tory, hug a hoodie!

Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières E-Mail: arran.d.keir@aberdeen.ac.uk Website: President: Aran Keir Membership Fee: Unknown H.E.L.P Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

help@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src320 Shona Leighton Unknown

Ever wanted to volunteer abroad? The HELP Society is a student run organization which co-ordinates volunteering and travelling opportunities in developing countries, during holidays. Past trips include Nepal, Philippines, Tanzania and Peru, with opportunities to carry out various substantial projects whilst having an amazing time too! Labour Students Society E-Mail: aberdeenuniveristylabourclub@gmail.com Website: aberdeenuniveristylabourclub.blogspot.com President: Calum Darling Membership Fee: Unknown Aberdeen University Labour Club is a democratic socialist organization. We believe that by the strength of our common endeavour we achieve more than we achieve alone, so as to crate for each of us the means to realize our true potential and for all of us a community in which power, wealth and opportunity is in the hands of the many, not eh few. Where the rights we

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Liberal Democrats Society E-Mail: Website: http://uoalibdems.blogspot.com President: Jenny Marr Membership Fee: ÂŁ1.00 The Liberal Democrats Society is here to promote liberalism and democracy in a federal Scotland and Britain, within the European Union. We will invite speakers to discuss liberalism and our role in Scotland and beyond. Encourage political debate and foster activism on campus. We also intend to exercise our fundamental human right to spend endless hours in the pub! Marrow Society - THE BIG HEART AWARD 2008-09 E-Mail: marrow@abdn.ac.uk Website: President: Rosie Utton Membership Fee: No Fee 1. Aberdeen Marrow is a student branch of the Anthony Nolan Trust. 2. To raise awareness of the need for bone marrow donors and of the work the Anthony Nolan Trust carries out. 3. To give every student the opportunity to join the International Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Register. 4. Our committee is made up of medical students. We train other medical students to become counselors who give advice and take short confidential medical histories from potential donors. 5. Our society members consist of a team of trained counselors (medical students) who also help out with the publicity and fundraising. 6. Non-medical students are welcome to join the committee and society to help with publicity and fundraising. 7. To fundraise on behalf of the Anthony Nolan Trust. 8. To attend and help at Anthony Noland Events such as the Daisy Ball and other regional fundraisers. 9. To attend the National AGM for all University Marrow groups. MedSin Aberdeen E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

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enjoy reflect the duties we owe. And where we live together, freely in a spirit of solidarity, tolerance and respect.

s.lim.06@aberdeen.ac.uk www.medsinaberdeen.co.uk Shueh Hao Lim ÂŁ2.00

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Students’ Associations, the IFMSA. Formed in 1951, the IFMSA has now grown to represent 91 countries and is an official partner of the World Health Organisation. We are a network of students with an interest in health, there are branches at universities across the UK. Medsin’s activities aim to promote health as well as to act upon and educate students about health inequalities in our local and global communities. The current projects in Aberdeen are Homed, Ghana Project, Sexpression, Global Health Education Project and Teddy hospital. For more info please visit www.medsin.org or www. medsinaberdeen.co.uk

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Scottish Nationalist Society E-Mail: ausna@snpstudents.org Website: http://www.snpstudents.org President: Andrew Sweeney Membership Fee: £3.00

We are the student wing of the SNP. With AUSNA you will have the chance to meet politicians from local councilors to First Ministers, campaign for a variety of causes and make some great friends. Several members have also had internships in MSP’s or MP’s offices in the local area, including Alex Salmond’s. When it comes to the issues that really affect students, we’ve got what it takes to make a difference. SCROLL Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

abdn.scroll@live.co.uk Joanne Elrick / Sinead Golledge No Fee

ScRoLL offers a fantastic opportunity to do something completely different with your summer – teaching English in Romania. Teaching takes place during the month of July, for either two weeks or a month. The ages and abilities of the children vary, as do the towns of cities in which the schools are placed. Students are usually placed with a host family for the duration of their stay. Alternatively, the school they are teaching in will provide accommodation, with a number of other students. Afternoons and weekends are left free to plan lessons, get to know your students and host family, and explore the beautiful country.

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sharedplanet@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src167 Arthur Vincent / Alexander Tsirious No Fee

The group is affiliated with the People & Planet network, a UK Student campaigning organization providing material and guidance for different yearly campaigns. Activities of our society include the weekly Fair Trade Café, regular films and talks, trips to forums, conferences and demonstrations as well as non-violent direct action on relevant issues. Every year we attend conferences such as the Shared Planet Conference by People and Planet. We frequently organize events with other Aberdeen groups such as BeCyCle, AU Conservation Volunteers, AU Amnesty International, the AU Veg Garden and Stop the War Society, the Environmental and Ethic Committee and Friend of the Earth etc. Socialist Workers Student Society E-Mail: gordon.maloney.07@aberdeen.ac.uk Website: President: Gordon Maloney Membership Fee: No Fee At the beginning of the 21st century, humanity faces poverty, war and environmental destruction. In SWSS we believe we have to seize the opportunity to put and end to the barbarity of capitalism and fight to create a different kind of society. There has rarely been a better or more necessary time to show that another world is possible. Stop The War Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

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Shared Planet Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

stopthewaraberdeen@googlegroups.com Emily Lambert No Fee

The Stop the War Society aims to raise awareness over the issues surrounding conflict and war with the objective of promoting peace. We are especially focused on the “War on Terror”, while opposing the racist backlash generated by this war and erosion of civil rights. War directly affects all of us, whether you are from a war-torn country or affected by islamophobia, or just not wanting the money you pay to be invested in military companies, or Student ID Cards. Together we stand united for change.

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Unicef on Campus Society - NEW SOCIETY OF THE YEAR 2008-09 E-Mail: unicef.society@abdn.ac.uk Website: www.unicef-oncampus-aberdeen.co.uk President: Emma Dalrymple Membership Fee: £3.00 If you want to try something new today, but you’re not a fan of Sainsbury’s…..come see us! UNICEF On Campus hold fantastic fund-raising and awareness-raising events throughout the year, so come have loads of fun while helping other around the world and adding something brilliant to your CV. We raised over £3000 for UNICEF last year, so come help us make our £5000 target for 09/10 and you’ll soon be glowing with the good feel factor!

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Art Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Michelle Richards Unknown

Aberdeen University has history of art as a subject but no body here to make a history of art! All students who want get involved in creating can get together and create some pieces of art that the university can be proud of. We can express ourselves freely in any way we like whether it is painting, drawing, molding or sticking materials together. There will be teaching classes, trips and exciting projects run throughout the year. Get your hands sticky and make your own masterpiece! Big Band Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

abdnjazzsoc@hotmail.com Sarah Lockie £1.00

A chance to meet those students who are passionate about jazz and jamming! Our Big Band offers an opportunity to participate in shows and concerts in and around the University.

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centrestage@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src244 Nick Marshall £3.00

Centre Stage involves its members in the theatre at all levels. Members can pitch or write the plays they would like to see performed and can partake in productions however they wish. Society members participate by directing or acting in productions, or take responsibilities backstage like tech, costume and set-design. Centre Stage is a very active society. Cinergi Film Making Society E-Mail: Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src199 President: David Newton Membership Fee: £3.00 At Cinergi anyone interested in film production can learn and share skills through workshops, exercises and film projects as well as pool resources, equipment and talent to make films of any genre from 5 seconds to feature length, You’re only limitation is you’re imagination and determination. So if you’ve ever thought you would like to have a go with a professional Hi Def Camera, thought you could cut-and-paste a hundred shots into a film people would love or maybe you’re a dab hand at spinning a tale or fancy running the whole show, get involved. Concert Band E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

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Centre Stage E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

aucb@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/central/students/societies/aucb Samuel Paul £7.50

AUCB is a collection of brass, woodwind and percussion players of all levels that regularly meets each week to rehearse and perform a vast repertoire of Concert Band Music all under the baton of our musical maestro Lt. Col. Bob Owen (Ret). Membership is not limited to students only and anyone wanting to join the organisation should come along to a rehearsal. There are no auditions, so whether you are a student, pupil, professional or retired, please come along and join. Besides, it’s certainly much better than letting your instrument sit in a dusty corner somewhere in your house!

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Creative Writing Society E-Mail: abdncws@abdn.ac.uk Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src091 President: David Smith Membership Fee: £3.00 – New Members; £2.00 Returning Members

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Since the eighties this society has provided a platform for writers to meet and share their work with each other, and anybody else who is interested in writing. Every week, we produce a new booklet of submissions from society members. The authors read their respective pieces to the group for constructive feedback and then have the option to socialise with the other members. We also give members the opportunity to have their work published in our annual anthologies. The society prides itself on the relaxed, friendly atmosphere that we create, and the wide range of work that is produced.

Dance Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

dance@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src407/Home.htm Agnes Stefansdottir £4.00 membership with weekly fees of £2.00 (1hr class) or £2.50 (1.5hr class) VIP Membership £45.00

AUDS offers a wide range of classes including ballet, jazz, hip hop, break dancing, tap, contemporary, musical theatre, salsa, flamenco and belly dancing. Classes are offered for all levels from beginners to advanced so anyone is welcome. Previous dancing experience is not needed. We aim to introduce dancing in an easy and fun way to beginners as well as to improve the skills and techniques of more experienced students. We invite members to take part in performances that we organize regularly throughout the year. AUDS is a great excuse to get out, learn some funky moves, get fit and make new friends! Gilbert & Sullivan Society E-Mail: amybeth@gilbertandsullivansociety.co.uk Website: www.gilbertandsullivansociety.co.uk President: Amybeth Smith Membership Fee: Unknown The University of Aberdeen Gilbert & Sullivan Society is the oldest and largest of the amateur theatrical groups based at the University of Aberdeen. Founded in 1976, the society has a reputation as one of the finest amateur operatic groups in the North East of Scotland. We are unique in Aberdeen as the only society currently performing full scale Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas on the local stage!

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operasociety@hotmail.com www.new.facebook.com/group. php?gid=29965543315&ref=mf Kirsten Beach £5.00

If you love opera then look no further. This society is not just for those who sing but also for those who simply appreciate the genre. Everyone is welcome, students and non-students alike. We meet up to see operas, discuss them, and we have plans to start performing them next year. Photography Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

aups@abdn.ac.uk Adele Price Unknown

Interested in photography? Like taking photos? Come along to a meeting and join the Photography Society. Meet like minded people and learn valuable skills from other members throughout the year through social, critique evenings, competitions and talks from professionals. Experience the excitement of exploring new places to photograph with regular trips throughout the year. Maybe even take part in one of our exhibitions?!

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Revelation Rock-Gospel Choir E-Mail: abrev@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.freewebs.com/abrev/ President: Hannah Sutherland Membership Fee: £4.00 Revelation is a network of Christian-based rock-gospel choirs in 13 different Universities throughout the UK. Everyone is welcome and there are not auditions or pre-requisites to joining – Rev is ran by the choir for the choir! Our aim is to create an environment where friendships can be built and hidden abilities drawn out. Revelation is more than just a choir!

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Treading the Boards Society E-Mail: TreadingtheBoards@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.bebo.com/ttbweb President: Kat Baildon-Smith Membership Fee: Unknown

HAVE SO MUCH FUN ON SUNDAY NIGHT THAT YOU’LL FORGET TO GO TO CLASS ON MONDAY MORNING! Treading The Boards Musical Society wants YOU. If you are cheerful, energetic, sociable and enthusiastic about musical theatre we want you to come and join in “one of the most enthusiastic groups of performers in town”. Students and non-students welcome (takes all sorts) for rehearsals and back stage work culminating in what promises to be a show-stopping show-week in early 2009. All rehearsals end in a trip to the pub and the nights out are sure to be talked about forever - well, what you can remember! We have the best people, the best and the BEST punch! If you can sing, act, dance, or just have an interest in working behind the scenes, come down and join us! What are you waiting for? Head to www.bebo.com/ttbweb for more info.

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lgbt@abdn.ac.uk Under Construction Josefine Björkqvist Unknown

AB:FAB is Aberdeen Uni’s only LGBT society, we have been running successfully for many years (we have the photos to prove it!!!) Our motto = FUN FUN FUN!!! Together we consist of a large group of individuals who meet regularly to have a drink and a good night out. Our main socialising night is a Thursday, where we either head out to the clubs or out on a fun night, not forgetting our annual Gayleidh which we host which always raises lots of money for charity! AB:FAB welcomes anybody as long as you come along with an open mind and are up for a good night! Anime & Manga Society E-Mail: - Website: http://www.aberdeenanime.com/forums President: Michelle Carroll Membership Fee: £4.00 We’re energetic and active fan community based on campus which meets

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Baking Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

ausabakingsociety@googlemail.com Bebo & Facebook groups - “AUSA Baking Society” Amy Hulse £1.00

A chance to sample and exchange new baking recipes, techniques and products. To get people off their sofas and into the Kitchen!! Capoeira Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

capoeira@abdn.ac.uk Laura Itkonen £3.00 Initial membership, then £2.00 per class OR £25 Term membership First Class of Term – FREE!

Capoeira is a fun activity combining martial arts, dancing and music. Anyone is welcome to come along! First Class of Term – FREE! Electro Propaganda E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

electropropaganda@abdn.ac.uk Cristoforo Ranocchi £3.00

It’s not always a regular evening in Aberdeen. Some can be truly breathtaking. An ultimate university experience is right on your student doorstep. Are you looking for that something different? Something to blow you clothes off?? Look no further!!! Electro Propaganda brings you up to date with the latest in new wave electronic music, with constant updates of WHAT’S ON in the Aberdeen nightlife, and we guarantee plenty. The growth of students seeking something new and exciting has sky rocketed, and you can truly be part of it, with interacting job opportunities and valuable all year round promotions to some of the most unique nights Aberdeen has to offer. For all you aspiring DJ’s, PR’s, Musicians, Writers/reporter. This could be your calling card, look at our very own DJ Critic, winner of the ASR DJ battle and now a highly recognized DJ in Aberdeen. We give you the university experience in a number of simple sounds. Click, Bass, Electro. We love sound. So much so we have been responsible and supported one

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twice every week to watch anime (on a big screen), to discuss anime and manga in a fun and engaging environment and host regular social events, movie trips and quizzes!

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of the greatest after exams/freshers week parties in Aberdeen history as well as winning Societies Recognition award 08/09 all only our first year of operation. Become part of the revolution, it doesn’t matter who you are. Become a member of Aberdeen University’s Electro Propaganda Society!!

Expedition Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

auexped@yahoo.co.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src399 Juliet Blum £3.00

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s.gordon.08@aberdeen.ac.uk Simon Gordon Unknown

We are the Flicker International Looking at Movies Society (F.I.L.M. Society) – the only film society at the University of Aberdeen. We love anything and everything about films and we try to bring people together to watch and talk about films that have something to say! Come along and join the exciting tour through the best of the world’s fimography! First Aid Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

aufas@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src046 Christopher Robb £5.00

Our enthusiastic and experienced BritishRedCross trainers work closely with our members to equip them with valuable skills, and give them an opportunity to practice the skills they have learned, using our collection of equipment. Our service is well recognised by the BritishRedCross & University who often ask us to provide First Aid cover for events such as Superteams and Torcher Parade. Twice yearly we hold residential weekends outside Aberdeen, when we practice our First Aid skills in realistic situations, setting up larger-scale scenarios. These weekends are also a good opportunity for the social side of the society; our social convenor is regularly scheming ways for us to relax and get to know each other better.

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Friends of ChildReach International E-mail: v.nolan.08@aberdeen.ac.uk Website: President: Hugo Mills Membership Fee: Unknown Friends of ChildReach International Society aim to bring awareness of child poverty to the University community and provide the opportunity to make a difference through various Challenge Events and Social Events throughout the year. We guarantee to bring a life changing experiences such as Climb Kilimanjaro for Kids or Expedition Everest within your reach, as well as a chance to make some new friends and raise funds for an extremely worthy cause. Gaming Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

src404@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src404 Craig ‘Sparky’ Mackie £5.00

The Gaming Society is geared towards bringing people together to play games in a social atmosphere. Our weekly meetings offer a casual evening to try out new games, meet like minded people and generally have a good time; whilst our regularly scheduled larger events offer a chance for some friendly competition on both consoles and PCs. We also run other events, such as board gaming evenings and Assassin. Juggling Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

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Formula Student Society E-Mail: d.aherns.06@aberdeen.ac.uk Website: President: Dan Aherns Membership Fee: No Fee

juggling@abdn.ac.uk Colin Kuhuhass £5.00

The Juggling Society wants to give everyone the opportunity to learn juggling in a friendly environment (Anyone with other circus skills are also welcome). The focus will be on teaching the basic skills with balls, clubs and

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rings, but also encourage intermediate and advance jugglers to practice, experiment and learn new tricks. Furthermore the society wants to participate in and/or organize shows. To promote group spirit there will be regularly held social events.

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Malt Whisky Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

aberdeenwhisky@live.co.uk Under Construction Mark Davidson £2.00

Are you interested in Malt Whisky? Are you partial to Bourbon or Irish Whisky? Would you like to further your knowledge and appreciation of the ‘Water of Life’? If so, come and join us at the Malt Whisky Society. Every fortnight we meet for tasting sessions hosted by whisky experts from the major Scottish distilleries. Money raised during the year supports the work of the WaterAid charity. Paintball Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

Aberdeen.paintball@gmail.co.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src350 Ross Day £10.00

Society of the year for two years running, the Paintball society offers new and experienced players the chance to enjoy paintball and attend events throughout the UK – whether you fancy running loose in the woods or thinking tactics on a tournie field we have what you need! So come along to our annual Freshers events or catch us at the Societies Freshers Fayre – We Want You! Postgraduate Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

tsmith@abdn.ac.uk Tamsin Smith No Fee

Currently there is no provision from the University to allow networking and support for Postgraduate Students. Join the Postgraduate Society and meet other like-minded students. Share your worries, experiences, advice and support with other Postgraduate Students at the University of Aberdeen. Real Ale Society E-Mail: Website:

real.ale@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src419

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Euan Petrie £5.00

Annoyed with the stigma that every student is an alcoholic the society is here to prove to people that students can spot the true flavours in a real ale and enjoy it responsibly! The society also promotes the creation of real ale and hopes to visit a few breweries to let the masses see how this dying art form is done! Rock and Metal Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

rocsoc@abdn.ac.uk Andrew Southall Unknown

There was a moment, not long ago, where some wonderful person pondered exactly how a guitar would sound if they added just a tiny bit of distortion. On that day something iconic was created, an invention that would long outlast its creator, flowing across the lands of the world bringing much joy to those that inhabited them. If you hold even a modicum of appreciation for a powered fifth this is the society for you. The Rock & Metal Society is 100% focused on gigs, albums, trips and anything to do with the heaviest musical genres. You’ll have a blast! Role-Playing Association (AURA) E-Mail: aura@abdn.ac.uk Website: abdn.ac.uk/~src018 President: Andrew Ryan Membership Fee: £3.00

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If you’ve ever wondered about Dungeons and Dragons, want to try something new or just want a bit of escapism for a few hours; then we are the society for you. We run a wide variety of different roleplaying systems and are more than willing to help anyone willing to try it and our committee are available to help with any queries you may have about either roleplaying or the society. We’re also not the stereotypical ‘live in the basement geeks’ with regular social outings and subsidized cinema trips. So feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Scottish Dance Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

ausda@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~src205 Kirsten Ferguson £3.00

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Do you want to learn some Scottish Dancing? Whether is ceilidh, country or highland dancing you are interested in, we can help. It doesn’t matter if you’re a total beginner or an expert, there’s something to suit everyone, just come prepared with some comfy shoes and lots of energy. We run weekly classes in Highland and Country/Ceilidh dance throughout the year, we give you the chance to go on several trips to dances and festivals all over the country and even occasionally host our own dances!

Scout and Guide Society E-Mail: president@tangyorange.co.uk Website: aussags.tangyorange.co.uk President: Abigail Ashton Membership Fee: £8.00 AUSSAGS is a society for anyone with a child-like attitude who enjoys a variety of activities. While aimed primarily at those with an interest in scouting and guiding, we welcome all students. We offer a wide range of activities; last year we played pool, attended pantomimes, fondued, camped and of course took part in the odd pub crawl! Several of our members volunteer with local scout and guide units and we aim to provide a link for anybody interested in this! START Enterprise E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

alex.war-gittos.07@aberdeen.ac.uk Stephen White £3.00

Entrepreneurial? Good with money? Like making money? Business minded? Look no further! Start Enterprise Society will: • Encourage creative thinking in innovation • Give hand on experience of running business events • Assist with the start up of new businesses • Provide help and support regarding all aspects of entrepreneurship and new ventures • Help you meet like minded people Have fun doing it! Secular, Humanist and Atheist Society E-Mail: aushas@abdn.ac.uk Website: www.aushas.org President: Nooreen Akhtar Membership Fee: £3.00 AUSHAS aims to bring together people from all religious faiths and

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Taking a political stand when required, promoting a scientific and secular way of thinking, we involve our members in social events, debates, speakers, charities and much more, taking an active interest in the University’s life. We also have a strong link with Humanist Society Scotland and are developing links with other SHA societies around the UK. Come along and speak your mind at our weekly meetings. We look forward to meeting you! Story-Telling Society E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

l.c.ramsay.07@aberdeen.ac.uk aberdeenstorytelling.googlepages.com/home Lee Ramsay £3.00

Come on in and sit by the (figurative) fire and with us as we share stories that will make you laugh, cry and cower in fear. We’d love to have you join us and experience the richness of human-imagination through story-telling. From the classic and mythical stories of dragons, princesses and great knights to the Tale of the Little Egg Cup, we’re sure to offer something that will entertain almost anyone! SWAG E-Mail: Website: President: Membership Fee:

SWAG@abdn.ac.uk www.abdn.ac.uk/~SWAG Daniel Heptinstall £3.00

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backgrounds with an interest in the belief that education, social and political issues should be religion-free, and that religion should not take a privileged position in any kind of discussion.

The Student Wildlife Association of Grampian (SWAG) aims to provide Aberdeen University students an opportunity to gain and develop skills with a practical ‘hands-on’ experience in the humane trapping, handling and identification techniques used in biological studies of small vertebrates. These are held within the University of Aberdeen, Grampian region and other parts of Scotland. Work may also include field sign, tracking (including radiotracking) and scat analysis of mammals and birds. This is achieved by workshops and seminars/lectures and demonstrations presented by individuals experienced in these techniques. Field work or residential trips where members of SWAG can participate and gain experience.

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