Archives for the ‘Societies’ Category

Geographic Society

By Guest Contributors • Nov 21st, 2008 • Category: Societies

The thought of a society, let alone a geographical society brings images of a student wearing Harry Potter glasses and the type of woollen jumpers that your Mum used to put you in as a kid that looked hideous, removed the top layer of skin through exfoliation, but were yet so practical.
However, you’ve met your [...]



What is RAG?

By Guest Contributors • Nov 21st, 2008 • Category: Societies

What is RAG? by Liz Thatcher
RAG stands for Raise and Give and is the fundraising society attached to the Students’ Union. As Chair this year I spend my time organising a team of volunteers to come up with fun ideas to raise money. This includes events, street collections, etc. However, we need you.
Don’t be put [...]



LGBT Society: Freshers’ Issue

By Guest Contributors • Sep 14th, 2008 • Category: Societies

The University of Gloucestershire LGBT society exists to enable lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans students to socialise, meet new people, make friends and have a good time.
We organise regular social events, as well as campaign for the rights of LGBT people. We offer advice, support and representation for members of the LGBT community at [...]



The Philosophy Society: Freshers’ Issue

By Guest Contributors • Sep 14th, 2008 • Category: Societies

The Philosophy Society was formerly an independent philosophy reading group which began in 2007.  It has now been upgraded to a university society.  We would like to build a flourishing society of undergraduates, post-graduates and members of staff.  We begin this year with a venue:  The Gallery Room above the SU Bar at Park Campus.  [...]



Mountain Bike Society: Freshers’ Issue

By Guest Contributors • Sep 14th, 2008 • Category: Societies, Sport

The concept is simple, to create an arena for anyone with an interest to meet up and ride regardless of sex, ability or previous experience, learn new tips and tricks, further your skills and generally have a good time utilising the great natural playground that we have at our disposal in the cotswolds. It is [...]



Student Union Islamic Society : Freshers’ Issue

By Guest Contributors • Sep 14th, 2008 • Category: Societies

We are a group of students who share interest in disseminating correct information on Islam - a faith best described as, striving for peace achieved through unconditional submission, to the one common God of all humanity. There is a need for people who subscribe to different faith systems, as well as those who don’t subscribe [...]



Geographical Society: Freshers’ Issue

By Guest Contributors • Sep 14th, 2008 • Category: Societies, Uncategorized

The University of Gloucestershire Geographical Society (or as its known Geog Soc) is last years society of the year and is open to all students who are interested in having a good time with links to the great outdoors. Whether you study geography or not, this society is for you! Previous events have included Pub [...]