Our societies are grouped by theme into: arts departmental ethical and political faith and cultural recreational You can talk to members of each society and sample some activities during Freshers' Week. If you're a postgraduate student, you're automatically a member of the Postgraduate Association. If you are from outside the UK, you're automatically a member of the International Students' Association (ISA).
We have clubs for over 48 sports. You can join whether you're a seasoned athlete or just want to try something new. Each club has regular training sessions and social events. Talk to club members on Sports Day during Freshers' Week to find out about joining. You can also take part in recreational sports and non-competitive sports through The SU. Use the sports facilities on campus When you start at Bath, you get a Sports Pass added to your library card. This gives you free access to facilities such as: Olympic swimming pool tennis, squash and badminton courts athletics track astroturf pitches indoor sports hall If you want to use the gym, go to fitness classes or use other sports facilities, you can get a discount off a gym membership or pay as you go. Compete against other universities Many of our sports clubs compete against other universities as part of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). All BUCS matches are held on Wednesday afternoons or weekends, when there are no lectures, so it's easy to fit competitive sports into your schedule. Find out more about joining a BUCS team.
There are plenty of creative activities you can get involved in on campus. You can: join arts societies through The SU take a class or workshop at The Edge Arts buy a music card and book a practice room at The Edge apply for funding for a creative project
If you're interested in working in radio, film or news, the media group is always ready to welcome and train new members. You can join to report on big events and social activities around campus.
You're welcome to: join our Raise and Give (RAG) fundraising group join the student volunteering group, the V Team apply for a volunteer placement or take on a local volunteering opportunity You can also receive awards and recognition for your fundraising and volunteering, to support your CV and career prospects.
You can represent students from your course, faculty or accommodation, or represent the University's students at a national level. You can also develop valuable skills and get experience working with your peers and senior University staff. Posts you can run for include: SU Officer NUS Conference Delegate Academic Representative Faculty Representative Senate Representative Hall Rep student group committee member You can become a student representative during any year of your course.