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WELCOME Welcome to the 2016 Autumn Sport and Recreation Guide. Your guide to everything the UTS Sport and Recreation department offer. Make the most of your time at UTS and join in on the Uni lifestyle. Discover the fun side of UTS and get involved in the exciting trips, events and sporting competitions on offer. Whether you want to make new friends, explore Sydney and its surrounds, relax on a tropical holiday or are simply mad about sport, there’s something here for all. Uni’s not just about books and study, so get involved and create memorable experiences during your time here at UTS!
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weekend HOW TO BOOK & FOR HARBOUR SAILING AND FENCING BOOKINGS: Come and see us in the Sports OfFIce located in Building 4, level 1, Harris St (between Fitness Centre and Harris St CafĂŠ). Email Amy.Isberg@uts.edu.au or call 9514 1889 FOR TRIP BOOKINGS: See Student Uni Travel ACTIVATEUTS ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS ON LOW INCOMES ActivateUTS understand that many students are on low incomes and that even low entry fees can be difFIcult to manage. We can provide subsidies for ActivateUTS major events and activities for students who provide evidence of low income. Centrelink documents or referrals from the Financial Assistance Service in Student Services, are the best way to provide evidence of low income. For more information see Student Services or ActivateHQ on Level 3 of the Tower Building.
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DAY TRIPS BLUE MOUNTAINS Escape to the wilderness and discover this spectacular World Heritage listed National Park with an active day of bushwalks and incredible views. Cost: $105 Departs: Daily
HUNTER VALLEY Make new friends on this wine crawl through Australia’s picturesque and oldest wine region. Cost: $105 Departs: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
JENOLAN CAVES Visit Australia’s most outstanding cave system, amongst the fiBest in the world. With wild kangaroos and stops at the Three Sisters, this day is full of variety. Cost: $125 Departs: Sunday
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DAY TRIPS JERVIS BAY With powder-FIne sand and clear turquoise waters, enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Cost: $125 Departs: Sunday
PORT STEPHENS If you love nature, this is the trip for you. Take a cruise to get up close to the playful bottlenose dolphins that inhabit the bay. Cost:
$110 Dolphin Watching / $135 Whale Watching
Departs: Wednesday and Saturday
STUDENT UNI TRAVEL Web: uts.studentuni.travel Email: student@backpackersworld.com Phone: 02 9212 2092 VISIT: Backpackers World Travel 812 George st Sydney NSW 2000
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WEEKEND AND LONG WEEKEND TRIPS MELBOURNE MAYHEM Check out one of the coolest cities in the world, then cruise down the Great Ocean Road or visit the little Penguins at Phillip Island. Cost:
$149 (flights not included)
Departs: Daily
CHILL OUT BYRON BAY Live the dream! Visit the famous hippy town of Nimbin and refresh yourself the next day with either a surf lesson or dolphin kayak. Cost:
$229 (flights not included)
Departs: Daily
ULTIMATE CAIRNS A weekend in tropical Paradise! Snorkel on the one and only Great Barrier Reef and lose yourself in the breathtaking Rainforest & Waterfalls. Cost:
$ 299 (flights not included)
Departs: Daily
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WEEKEND AND LONG WEEKEND TRIPS FAMOUS FRASER ISLAND Enjoy 3 nights in glorious Noosa, with its famous National Park & beaches plus a funFIlled 4-wheel drive day tour of Fraser Island. Cost:
$265 (flights not included)
Departs: Daily
RED CENTRE ADVENTURE Immerse yourself into the red heart of Australia, visit Uluru, Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta on this awesome camping safari. Cost: from $495 ($470 + approx. $25 NP fee local payment) (Flights not included) Departs: Daily
STUDENT UNI TRAVEL Web: uts.studentuni.travel Email: student@backpackersworld.com Phone: 02 9212 2092 VISIT: Backpackers World Travel 812 George st Sydney NSW 2000
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SPRING BREAK AND HOLIDAYS NEW ZEALAND Venture deep into the North Island’s incredible landscape and enjoy the stunning scenery and rich cultural experiences that make this one of the best travel destinations on (Middle) Earth. Cost: $1,222NZD (subject to currency fluctuation.$1,222NZD = $1,139AUD at time of print). Departs: SaT 23rd April – Sun 01st May
BULA FIJI From knocking back a few bowls of kava with the locals, to jungle trekking, bamboo rafting and relaxing on pristine, white sandy beaches – paradise found! Cost: from $1,049 ($920 + approx. $129 compulsory
meal plan payable direct to resort upon arrival. $129AUD = $194FJD at time of print. (Flights not included)
Departs:22nd April - 01st May
CHASE THE SUN
The ultimate Spring Break trip takes in the best of Queensland, including Fraser Island, the Whitsundays, the Great Barrier Reef and much, much more. Cost:
$1,750 (FLights not included)
Departs: 22nd April – 01st May
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SPRING BREAK AND HOLIDAYS EAST COAST ON A SHOESTRING Got a bit more time to travel the East Coast, well look no further! This trip takes in all the amazing sights whilst offering a FLexible option. Cost: from $1,285 (transport not included) Departs: Anytime
TACKLE THAILAND From bustling Bangkok to the serenity of ancient temples and beautiful tropical party islands - get ready for the trip of a lifetime! Cost:
$799 (FLights not included)
Departs: Friday 22nd April – Saturday 30th April
STUDENT UNI TRAVEL Web: uts.studentuni.travel Email: student@backpackersworld.com Phone: 02 9212 2092 VISIT: Backpackers World Travel 812 George st Sydney NSW 2000
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SURF CAMP SURF CAMP Learn to surf the right way with Autralia’s premier learn to surf provider and explore the uncrowded beauty of seven mile beach national park. Included: 2 day progressive surf course, all surfIng equipment, 2 nights accommodation, all meals, transport, photos & videos, free Surf Camp T-Shirt & hat and $20 OFF Rip Curl voucher. Cost: $245 (RRP $345) Bookings: www.surfcamp.com.au/book-now/ enter promo code: utssurf (to receive $100 off RRP $345) For information Call: 1800 888 732 Email: info@surfcamp.com.au
COME & SEE US IN THE SPORTS OFFICE VISIT: EMAIL: PHONE:
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Building 4, Level 1, Harris street (between fitness centre & harris st cafe) amy.isberg@uts.edu.au 02 9514 1889
HARBOUR SAILING AND FENCING HARBOUR SAILING Spend an afternoon sailing on Sydney Harbour with up to four friends for the perfect Sydney experience. Passengers Rate per charter All UTS Students $200 All UTS Staff/Alumni $250 UTS Student/s & externals $285 UTS Staff/Alumni & externals $300 All Externals $325 Includes: 3 hour sail and skipper
FENCING Have you ever wanted to experience the art of fencing? Learn to fence with the UTS fencing club. Venue: Ross Milbourne Sports Hall, Broadway Campus Cost per program: UTS students: $50; Staff: $60 Dates and times: Thursday 5pm - 6.30pm (Commencing 17th March)
COME & SEE US IN THE SPORTS OFFICE VISIT: EMAIL: PHONE:
Building 4, Level 1, Harris street (between fitness centre & harris st cafe) amy.isberg@uts.edu.au 02 9514 1889
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UNIVERSITY IS ABOUT EXERCISING THE MIND.. HOWEVER IT CAN ALSO BE ABOUT EXERCISING THE BODY. ACTIVATEUTS PRIDES ITSELF ON ITS COMMITMENT AND PERFORMANCE IN ALL THINGS SPORT. CHECK OUT OUR 32 SPORTS CLUBS, THERE IS BOUND TO BE SOMETHING THAT TAKES YOUR INTEREAST.
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SPORTS CLUBS Athletics
Futsal
www.utsnorthsath.com.au
www.northsidefutsalclub.com.au
AFL
Gridiron
www.utsafc.com.au
www.utsgridiron.com
Badminton
Handball
www.utsbadminton.com
ridley18@hotmail.com
BJJ
Hockey
www.utsbjj.com
www.utshockey.org
Capoeira
Kendo
www.australiacapoeira.com.au
www.utskendo.com
DOUTS
Netball
www.douts.org
utsnetball@gmail.com
Fencing
OAC
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www.utsoac.org.au
Football
Oz Tag
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SPORTS CLUBS Rowing
Table Tennis
www.utsrowing.com
www.utsttc.com
Rugby League
TaeKwonDo
www.utsrlfc.com
www.utstkd.com
Rugby Union
Tennis
www.gordonrugby.com.au
www.citycommunitytennis.com.au
Ski
Touch Football
avvenevole@gmail.com
utstouchfootball@gmail.com
Speleological
Triathlon
www.utsss.org.au
www.balancetriclub.org.au
Swimming
Ultimate Frisbee
www.utsswimming.com
www.ufnsw.com.au/uts
Surfing
Volleyball
www.utssurf.com
www.utsvolleyball.com
Squash
Water Polo
fudge.atshan@uts.edu.au
www.balmainwaterpolo.com.au
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INTERVARSITY SPORTS Whether you’re a seasoned sports buff or a wanna-be sporty, sign up for Eastern, Australian and Snow Sports Uni Games. This is where team UTS brings their A-Game (both on the field and the dance floor). YOU ARE SURE TO HAVE A GREAT TIME!
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AUS ORIENTEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS
BLACKMORES SYDNEY MARATHON
Date: 26 & 27 March
Date: 18 September
Location: ACT
Location: Sydney
Registrations close: 21 March
Registrations close:
GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON
9 September
Date: 3 July
INTERVARSITY ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
Date: 25-30 September
Registrations close: 23 June
Location: Perth
THE EASTERN UNIVERSITY GAMES
Registrations close: 30 August
Location: Wollongong
THE AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY GAMES
Registrations close: 2 June
Date: 25 September - 1 October
Date: 3-7 July
SYDNEY HARBOUR MARATHON Date: 10 July
Location: Perth Registrations close: 30 August
Location: Sydney Registrations close: 28 June
AUS SNOW SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS Date: 30 August - 3 September Location: Mount Buller Registrations close: 1 August
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ActivateFit on Harris offers the latest facilities with experienced and friendly instructors to make your health and wellbeing experience the best it can be. Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, ActivateFit on Harris offers competitive memberships, as well as tailored corporate health programs.
AS A MEMBER YOU WILL RECEIVE: Unlimited use of our state-of-the-art gym facilities Unlimited access to group exercise classes An electronic locker to secure your possessions while you workout Access to some of Sydney’s most experienced personal trainers A free physical assessment and exercise program tailored especially for you (with all six month membership purchases)
733 Harris Street (UTS Building 4), Ultimo P: 9514 2444 facebook.com/activatefitonharris www.activatefit.com.au
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JOIN AS A TEAM OR AN INDIVIDUAL! COMMENCES 4TH APRIL REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW!
For more info and to register, head to: www.activateuts.com.au/activatesocialsports E: RMSH@uts.edu.au P: 02 9514 9956
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CONTENTS We are ActivateSocial...................................................................4 Summerfest................................................................................5 UTS Bars – Weekly events and parties..........................................6-8 Harmony Week............................................................................9 International Beer and Food Day...................................................10 Volunteering.............................................................................. 11 Geek Week............................................................................ 12-13 Green Week................................................................................14 Animal Lovers Day/Power up........................................................16 The Broadway Collection registration for National comps........... 18-19 Social Clubs Information............................................................ 20 Social Clubs List.................................................................... 21-23 Welcome to Activate Social, home to clubs and societies, on-campus events, Bars and activities to make University life awesome! We welcome you all to 2016! We hope everyone had a great time off and you are all ready for the year to come. If you are A new face to campus, never fear, ActivateSOCIAL is here.We help your student life get a little taste of social life. Be sure to keep checking our facebook and website for all events and activities coming up.This year is a year you will not want to miss out on.
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WE ARE ACTIVATE SOCIAL WHERE You will find us on level 3 of building 1, just before you enter the Market Place. If you need information about any ActivateUTS events, or if you’d like to buy tickets – even if you just want to come and say hello, or collect a free student diary, this is the place to head to. One of our helpful and friendly ActivateHQ staff will be on hand to help you out.
WHAT We have almost 100 Clubs + Societies involved in thousands of engaging activities both on and off campus throughout the year. Clubs and societies play an important role in your University experience; they are here to provide you with a healthy balance between study, rest, relaxation and fun whilst on campus. Being part of a club or society enables you to connect with other like-minded students, discover hidden talents and passions, create professional networks and expand your horizons. Whatever your interests, come down to find out more and get involved. We collaborate with the clubs and societies to host a massive range of events from large scale parties, to educational, environmental and cultural events.
BARS ActivateUTS run the two on campus bars, The Underground UTS and The Loft UTS. The Underground UTS is located on the edge of Activate Marketplace (Level 3 Food Court). You can relax with your laptop during the day and party hard by night! There’s space to play pool, kick back, relax, grab a drink with friends and of course dance during the best and biggest events. The Loft UTS is a secret heritage bar located between buildings 1+3, it can be accessed by the stairs at The Underground UTS or at street level off Broadway. This is the bar to head to for live music, chilled vibes, great pizza and hanging out in the afternoon sunshine.
LOCKERS We have over 300 short and tall lockers that are available to rent over the semester. Locker rental details can be found by contacting us at hq@activateuts.com.au
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TICKETS: $10 UTS - $15 GA no pass out. student id card required for student tickets
The world of parties. Multiple stages, multiple bars, multiple mischief. book your tickets at activateuts.com.au www.activateuts.com.au
www.facebook.com/activateuts
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PARTIES AT THE BAR THE UNDERGROUND UTS OPENING PARTY:
TWENTY SIXTEEN
MONDAY 29TH FEBRUARY
We’re kicking off the year with a music bang as we launch The Underground UTS. Learn some Latin dancing, enjoy happy hour drinks all night and see a preview of what’s to come for the year in one of Sydney’s awesome live music venues. Free pizza, wings and wedges. Si Sangria!!! For more information visit activateuts.com.au
ST PATRICKS DAY PARTY
THURSDAY 17TH MARCH With the luck of the leprechauns and a dash of FIddle-dee-dee potato we’re going to celebrate Irish style at The Underground UTS. Go Green, Drink Guinness, Feel Good and Let’s Get into the Party Spirit. For more information visit activateuts.com.au
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HARMONY WEEK MONDAY 21ST MARCH TO THURSDAY 24TH MARCH Harmony Week is a national week that celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity, encouraging acceptance all around the nation. The aim of the week is to promote intercultural understanding and peace. HARMONY WEEK EVENTS: • Breakfast launch • Handprint wall and storytelling • Language lesson tea party, how to say hi in 10 different languages • International Karaoke • Movies under the stars WHERE: UTS Building 1 and Surrounding buildings. WHERE TO GET INFO: VISIT ACTIVATEUTS.COM.AU
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INTERNATIONAL BEER & FOOD DAY FRIDAY 14TH APRIL Join us as we celebrate different flavours from around the world here on campus. Our cultural clubs will be showcasing food from their heritage and you can take your taste buds on a trip around the world. There’ll be live music, dancing and fun to get involved with. Wind up your day by coming along to taste some of the best international beers on offer, whilst you relax at The Loft UTS. Experience and learn about the different ways different countries make delicious beer. Come along and experience tastes like never before. For more information visit activateuts.com.au
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Where to get the information: www.activateuts.com.au/thepack There are so many benefits to becoming a volunteer! Not just for event organisers, but for the community and the volunteers themselves. It is an amazing way to give back to the community and meet new people from all different countries. Volunteering allows you to create amazing memories and have fun while giving a helping hand. You get to see behind the scenes of events, get closer to the action, and be a part of making events possible. Join The Pack today!!
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GEEK WEEK MONDAY 2ND MAY TO FRIDAY 6TH MAY CELEBRATE ALL THINGS GEEK AND NERD CULTURE WITH GEEK WEEK 2016! From the 2nd - 6th may, you can explore your passion for literature, comics, fantasy, games, anime, science, sci-fI and more. If you geek out about it, we want to celebrate it and share it with the world. Pop culture and academics join together to share talks, showcases, screenings and competitions. End the week with the celebrated Geek Trivia and test what knowledge you have picked up.
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GEEK WEEK EVENTS: • FIFA knockout tournament • Whats APPening fair • Anime Screenings • Geek Trivia • Consoles on the concourse • Board game library • Geek Craft WHERE: UTS Building 1 and Surrounding buildings WHERE TO GET INFO: Visit activateuts.com.au
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ULTIMO PRECINCT GREEN WEEK MONDAY 23 MAY TO FRIDAY 27 MAY Ultimo Precinct Green Week is a collaboration between UTS and Ultimo TAFE celebrating the environment with a full week of fun and engaging events. We have a strong focus on reducing our environmental impact and encouraging and educating students to do the same. Ultimo Precinct Green Week is a fantastic opportunity for you to engage with like-minded students in a range of activities supporting and exploring a more sustainable approach. The program includes: • Photo competition; • Fix-it workshops; • Environmental stall markets; • Documentary FIlm screenings; • Green debate; • breakfast talks and more. For more information visit activateuts.com.au
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2016 GREEN WEEK PHOTO COMPETITION
THE PHOTO COMP IS BACK AGAIN AS PART OF THE WEEK-LONG GREEN WEEK EVENT. SEND US YOUR PHOTOS USING THE FOLLOWING THEME AS YOUR INSPIRATION: “WE DON’T HAVE TO ENGAGE IN GRAND, HEROIC ACTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGE. SMALL ACTS, WHEN MULTIPLIED BY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE, CAN TRANSFORM THE WORLD.” HOWARD ZINN
ENTRIES CAN BE SENT TO SEB.CRAWFORD@UTS.EDU.AU BY 9AM, FROM MONDAY 4 APRIL TO THURSDAY 12 MAY. VISIT UTS GREEN FOR MORE INFO STAY TUNED FOR THE GREEN WEEK PROGRAM!
POWERUP THURSDAY 9 JUNE 2016 Thursday 2nd June 2016 from 10Am
Come celebrate your love for all creatures great and small!
ANIMAL LOVERS DAY EVENTS: • • • •
Australian animal show Veterinarian talks Guide dog visit Marine Biologist visit
WHERE TO GET INFO: Visit activateuts.com.au
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University can be stressful! This is the perfect opportunity to get outside and let off some of that pressure with a range of exciting activities designed to take your mind off your worries. Let us entertain your afternoon with interactive games such as laser tag, gladiator duel and much more! Come along for the opportunity to challenge your friends and peers, chill out, listen to music and enjoy a sausage sizzle. Power Up will be the ultimate end of semester relief that you need to energise and revive yourself before you buckle down for exams.
WHERE TO GET INFO: Visit activateuts.com.au
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broadway In the month of August, come and experience different forms of art from live shows, installations, comedy night, band comp, dj comp, art prize and much more. THINK ALL THINGS ART! WHERE: UTS Building 1 and surrounding buildings. PROGRAM: The full program will be announced during semester 1, keep up to date by visiting activateuts.com.au .
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As part of the Broadway Collection, come and show us your talent with the below competitions: BAND COMP: Thursday 4th August in the Underground UTS DJ COMP: Wednesday 17th August in the Loft UTS ART PRIZE: Entries close Sunday 7th August. TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING IN THE ABOVE COMPETITIONS: Please email hq@activateuts.com.au with your name, uts student number, email and phone number and we will be in touch with further details.
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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES HOW TO JOIN A CLUB AND SOCIETY It’s easy! Simply visit ActivateUTS website at activateuts.com.au, create a user account or login if you already have an account. Hover over “Social” then click on the “ActivateClubs” tab. Select the clubs you wish to join and click “Add to cart”. Click “My Cart” to finalise your club membership payment. You will then receive an email welcoming you to the club with all their details. Alternatively, you can contact the club directly to arrange becoming a member.
HOW TO START A CLUB OR SOCIETY If you haven’t found a club or society that suits your needs and want to enhance your overall uni experience, why not start your own! Most affliliated clubs are fully-fledged clubs; they charge membership fees, operate a bank account, have annual general meetings, a formally elected executive committee, and a constitution and are therefore eligible for ActivateUTS grants. An application for affiliating a club can be collected from the ActivateHQ information desk in the ActivateMarketplace (Building 1, Level 3) and must be sent to Clubs@activateuts.com.au for consideration. For an application to be successful, the applying club must be sufFIciently different from any existing club. FOR DETAILED CLUBS DESCRIPTIONS HEAD TO THE WEBSITE!
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SOCIAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES LIST NAME
EMAIL ADDRESS
ACES Entrepreneurial Society
ACES@activateuts.com.au
Adventist Students on Campus (ASOC)
ASOC@activateuts.com.au
AIESEC UTS
AIESEC@activateuts.com.au
ALP UTS
ALP@activateuts.com.au
Anime@UTS
AnimeUTS@activateuts.com.au
Architecture
ArchSoc@activateuts.com.au
AUJS (Australian Union of Jewish Students)
AUJS@activateuts.com.au
Backstage
Backstage@activateuts.com.au
BCII Connect
BCII@activateuts.com.au
BiG IT Society
BigIT@activateuts.com.au
Buddhist Meditation Society
Buddhist@activateuts.com.au
BUiLD (Build Students Society)
BSS@activateuts.com.au
Cambodian Society
Cambodian@activateuts.com.au
CASS (Catholic Asian Student Society)
CASS@activateuts.com.au
Catholic Society
CatholicSoc@activateuts.com.au
Chess Club
Chess@activateuts.com.au
Chinese Medicine Society
ChineseMed@activateuts.com.au
Chopstix Fellowship
Chopstix@activateuts.com.au
Conservative Society
Conservative@activateuts.com.au
CREDO
Credo@activateuts.com.au
CSSA (Chinese Students & Scholars Association)
CSSA@activateuts.com.au
Debating Society
Debating@activateuts.com.au
DeUTSch (German Society)
German@activateuts.com.au
Drawing Circle
DrawingCircle@activateuts.com.au
ECOSOC
EcoSoc@activateuts.com.au
EGG: The Gamers Guild
EGG@activateuts.com.au
Electronic Music Society (EMS)
EMS@activateuts.com.au
EngSoc (UTS Engineering Society)
EngSoc@activateuts.com.au
ESAC UTS (Exchange and Study Abroad Club)
ESAC@activateuts.com.au
Events Society
EventSoc@activateuts.com.au
Falun Dafa
FalunDafa@activateuts.com.au
Food Appreciation
foodAppreciation@activateuts.com.au
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Foresnsic Science Club
forensic@activateuts.com.au
FRESS (UTS French Speaking Society)
FRESS@activateuts.com.au
Hellenic (Greek Society)
Hellenic@activateuts.com.au
Hip Hop
HipHop@activateuts.com.au
HKSA (UTS Hong Kong Students Association)
HKSA@activateuts.com.au
hugs (uts nursing society)
nursing@activateuts.com.au
HUTS (UTS Student Housing club)
HUTS@activateuts.com.au
I Heart Uni
Iheartuni@activateuts.com.au
Intents (Camping Society)
Intents@activateuts.com.au
Investment society
Investment@activateuts.com.au
Iranian Society
Iranian@activateuts.com.au
Italian Society
Italian@activateuts.com.au
Jass (Japanese & Australian Student Society)
JASS@activateuts.com.au
Journalism society
Journalism@activateuts.com.au
Kung Fu Club (UTS KFC)
KungFu@activateuts.com.au
Labor Club (Labor Left)
Labor@activateuts.com.au
Law Student Society (LSS)
LSS@activateuts.com.au
Liberal Club
Liberal@activateuts.com.au
Mahjong@UTS
Majhong@activateuts.com.au
MASSA (UTS Malaysian & Singaporean Student Association)
MASSA@activateuts.com.au
MedSoc
MedSoc@activateuts.com.au
Motorsports society
Motorsports@activateuts.com.au
MuscUTS
MuscUTS@activateuts.com.au
Nepalese society
Nepalese@activateuts.com.au
Nursing (HUGS)
nursing@activateuts.com.au
Om Shanti (Indian Society)
Indian@activateuts.com.au
Orthoptics society
orthoptics@activateuts.com.au
OutzParty
outzparty@activateuts.com.au
PasiFIka society
PasiFIka@activateuts.com.au
PAWS (Animal welfare)
PAWS@activateuts.com.au
Pharmacy Association
Pharmacy@activateuts.com.au
Photography Society (UTS PhotoSoc)
PhotoSoc@activateuts.com.au
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SOCIAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES LIST NAME
EMAIL ADDRESS
Postgrad Leisure Sports Association (UTS PoLSA)
PoLSA@activateuts.com.au
Postgraduate Business Society
PBS@activateuts.com.au
PPIA UTS (Indonesian Student Association)
PPIA@activateuts.com.au
Programmers’ Society (ProgSoc)
Progsoc@activateuts.com.au
Quidditch
Quidditch@activateuts.com.au
Red Cross Society
redcross@activateuts.com.au
Revue
Revue@activateuts.com.au
Robotics Society
RoboSoc@activateuts.com.au
Rotaract
Rotaract@activateuts.com.au
Running Man
RunningMan@activateuts.com.au
Science Society
ScienceSoc@activateuts.com.au
Space Society
Space@activateuts.com.au
Spanish Society (SpanSoc)
SpanSoc@activateuts.com.au
Sport and Exercise Society
ses@activateuts.com.au
Student Outreach to the World (SOW UTS)
SOW@activateuts.com.au
Student Success Initiative
SSI@activateuts.com.au
Taiwanese Students Association (UTS TSA)
taiwanese@activateuts.com.au
Tamil Society
Tamil@activateuts.com.au
The Big Lift
TBL@activateuts.com.au
The UTS Business Society (UTS BSoc)
BSoc@activateuts.com.au
Turkish Society
Turkish@activateuts.com.au
UKA (UTS Korean Association)
Korean@activateuts.com.au
United Nations Society
UN@activateuts.com.au
UTS Bangladeshi Society
bangladeshi@activateuts.com.au
UTS Poker Society
Poker@activateuts.com.au
UTSMS (UTS Muslims Society)
UTSMS@activateuts.com.au
UTSoC (Society of Communications)
UTSoC@activateuts.com.au
VDS (Vietnamese Dynamic Students)
VDS@activateuts.com.au
VSA (Vietnamese Student Association)
VSA@activateuts.com.au
Wine Society
Wine@activateuts.com.au
Women in Business
WIB@activateuts.com.au
Writer’s Society
Writers@activateuts.com.au
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