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Clubs and societies
There are over 100 clubs and societies available for students to choose from, each designed to suit the hobbies, courses, beliefs or other interests that students have. If a student finds that there is nothing available that suits their interests they can get together with 10 interested members and start a new club/society by completing an application form. Below are listed some of the most popular clubs(all information provided below is accurate at the time of writing, November 2014, and may be subject to change at any given time without notice).

The Strath Photo Club
Students with an interest in photography, wanting to pursue this passion and meet other photographers.

Strathclyde International Society
The Strathclyde International Society has two main purposes. Firstly it wants to make sure that International Students at Strathclyde are able to make the most of their time in Scotland, whether it’s for a one semester long exchange, for a whole degree or for postgraduate study. They aim for students to experience as much of Scotland and its culture as possible in the relatively short time that they visit. To achieve this goal, events are run through the Student Union in order to provide the opportunity to mix with home students on a social level and to make to make the students feel at home in Scotland. Trips are also planned to other parts of Scotland, allowing members to see some of the many attractions that Scotland has to offer. Secondly, International students currently make up a large percentage of the student population at Strathclyde. In the next ten years or so, this is set to rise to 50%. The Strathclyde International Society aims to represent the University’s International Community within the Student Union and also to the wider University. Over the next semester the society will be making a big push towards Internationalising the Union and encouraging International Students to get involved, since the Student Union is there for them, just as much as it is for home students.

Accomplishments so far:

In 2013 The international Society set up a number of events. This includes: Speed meetings - similar to speed dating, the participants chat with fellow internationals for 2 minutes and then rotate. Welcome meetings - an introductory meeting that establishes what the International Society is and explains what has been organised for the semester. Wednesday pub nights - The group travels to a different pub every week for allowing members to get a taste of the Glasgow's famous pub culture Whiskey taster sessions - Allows members to taste the Scottish water of life and try some delicious food The society has organised Trips to Edinburgh, Stirling, the Enchanted forest, Isle of Skye, Scone Palace and Blair Athol distillery, Stonehaven, Alnwick (Harry Potter) castle and much more!

Strathclyde University Dance Society(SUDS)
Strathclyde University Dance Society (SUDS) was established in 2004 and has become one of the highest achieving societies within the university – winning “Club of the Year” at the Union Star Awards in 2009.

The society offers a wide range of dance styles including streetdance, hip hop, breakdance, jazz, tap, contemporary, ballet and also zumba. The classes are taught at varying levels so previous dance experience is not always required.

SUDS actively take part in a number of dancing events during the year including national competitions and an annual showcase. Participation is not compulsory upon members.

The society is dedicated to ensuring that members enjoy being a part university life and several hugely popular social events are organised throughout the year.

The Art of Living Strathclyde Society(YOGA)
Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living Foundation is a not-for-profit, educational and humanitarian NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. The organisation operates globally in 155 countries. Being Inspired so much by taking a Youth Empowerment Seminar in Germany, The European centre for theThe Art of Living, this society was created.

LGBT(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans)
The LGBT Society runs different events throughout the year including social events, film screenings, political campaigns and trips to local LGBT friendly venues. Events are also organised specifically to coincide with the LGBT History Month.

Re-act Theatre Group
Founded in 2010 by Julie Steen, Re-Act Group is a student-run drama group in Strathclyde University. The group aims to give students from all departments, backgrounds and nationalities a chance to flex their theatrical muscle. Whether you are interested in acting, playwriting, directing or even lighting and sound production, Re-Act welcomes members of all levels to participate in what has proven to be a fun and popular group with Strathclyde students.

Strathclyde Anime Society
The Strathclyde Anime Society caters for people with a common interest in anime. It hosts bi- annual parties with several other societies. The society owns a growing library scheme and currently has about 40 full seasons of anime spanning many genres, there is also have a smaller collection of manga. The library is free to borrow from for any member of the society.

TEDxUniversityofStrathclyde
The TEDx Societys purpose is to organise an annual TEDx conference at the University of Strathclyde. This is to encourage the idea of sharing ideas across disciplines.

TEDx
TEDx events are independant forms of TED-’’like’’ events which can be run by anyone that acquires a free licence from TED and also agrees to the terms and conditions involved.

GeekSoc
The GeekSoc aims to provide instruction on computing hardware, software and any other issues surrounding computing. It can also offer an environment where projects of a technical nature can be undertaken; provided they are deemed feasible by the Geeksoc administration group. It also facilitates video gaming on all mediums and offers support of a technical nature. The GeekSoc also aims to offer members opportunities to visit/attend places/events of a technical nature.

Yes Strathclyde
The Yes strathy society is aimed at promoting a yes vote during the Scottish independence referendum 21 September 2014 as well as providing/ supporters the opportunity to meet other like-minded people. The results of the referendum revealed that 45% of voters voted for Yes and that 55% of voters voted No, leading to Scotland staying in the United Kingdom.

Strathclyde Students for Malawi
Strathclyde Students for Malawi is a students society of the charitable organisation 'Students for Malawi'. The main aims of the society are to fundraise for projects in Malawi, raise awareness and run campaigns in order to give students the chance to take part in the 'Students for Malawi' International Volunteer programme.

The University of Strathclyde International Culinary Society
The University of Strathclyde International Culinary Society aims to introduce it’s members to food and drinks from a variety of nationalities and cultures. It organise cooking, tasting and peer teaching sessions allowing members to share recipes and cooking ideas. The society also organises trips food and drink related places of interest such as markets, farms, breweries and distilleries. It ultimately aims to help students learn about food and drinks, improve their cooking skills and improve their overall university experience.

University of Strathclyde Investment Society
The University of Strathclyde Investment Society has the following aims and missions; Educational - The Socity encourages students to take part in virtual trading competitions. This is a great opportunity for students to get hands on experience in investing and trading without the risk of losing money. Tutorial videos are also provided to speed up the learning process. Ultimately the societies primary objective is to raise aware of prudent investment and trading practices and the nature of equity markets in the student community. Professional Development- The society provides opportunities to students to develop their leadership, communication and analytical thinking competencies. All members are welcome to take on responsible roles in the organising of events and to contribute to the website. Involvement, through a position on the executive committee or otherwise, will greatly enhance the professional capabilities of the proactive members. Furthermore through their contribution of investment and trading strategies, members will be come adept at articulating complex ideas effectively. Employment Opportunity Awareness - The society aims to connect students with graduate employers in the finance and accounting industries. It will provide members with a platform to contact, either directly or indirectly, graduate recruitment representatives of sponsoring firms. This will enable participating students to make a more informed career choices thus raising employment opportunity awareness on campus.

StrathSeds
The Strathclyde Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (StrathSEDS) is an engineering/science-based society for undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of Strathclyde. The society aims to be working on at least one relatively large space engineering project throughout each academic year, whilst also running smaller projects for members to get involved in. Formed in 2011, StrathSEDS has since developed the foundations for Scotland's first university satellite programme (StrathSat-R) which was successfully launched on a sounding rocket by the European Space Agency. They are also in the process of designing, building and testing a Pulsed Plasma Thruster (PPT). StrathSEDS works collaboratively with the university's research centres such as the Advanced Space Concepts Laboratory, and offers great opportunities for academic projects to be carried out within StrathSEDS.