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Societies


Discover creative, cultural, academic, and special interest societies you can join at UEASU.

Welcome to the home of our Societies!

With over 150 Societies to choose from, you can connect with like-minded people, explore shared interests and to build friendships that last far beyond your time at university. Societies are always excited to welcome new members and there is genuinely something for everyone to be involved with. So why wait? Dive in and discover what student life at uea(su) is all about!

How to join a society

To join our Societies you need to purchase memberships through the below Society pages. If you have any questions around this, please contact our Activities Team on union.societies@uea.ac.uk, and we’ll be happy to help!


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Under 18’s and non-UEA student memberships

If you are unable to purchase the above standard memberships because you are either under the age of 18 or a non-UEA Student, please check out the memberships page.

Membership refund requests

In certain situations, you are able to request a membership refund when leaving your Club or Society. For information on the criteria for this and how to make a refund request, download the refund document.

Refund T&Cs


Can’t find the society you’re looking for? 

Creating a new society 

If you have a new idea, passion or hobby that you think other students will love too, you can look to create your own Society. To do this you first need to find 20 other students who are interested, which you can do by proposing your new idea further down this page. 

For more information on the next steps after this point, download our guidance document.

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To either propose or vote on new society ideas, see below! 

If you have any questions based upon the creation of new Societies, please contact our Activities Team on union.societies@uea.ac.uk or by coming in to see us in person at the SU Office upstairs in Union House! 


What do you think of my idea for a new society?

Are you keen to make a brand new society happen? Post your idea here and see what people think of it. If 20 people vote your idea up, we'll get in touch with you about getting started!

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    Alternative Careers in Medicine Society (ACMS)

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      | The Alternative Careers in Medicine Society | Ever wondered what else you could do with a medical degree? You're not alone! and you're in the right place. We aim to build a community for medical students who are curious about the world of careers beyond clinical practice. Whether you're dead set on a pivot or just keeping your options open, we're here to help you explore what's possible. | What we're about | Medicine opens more doors than most people realise. Consulting, biotech, health policy, medical writing, tech, startups, finance, global health, research, journalism, pharmaceuticals... the list goes on. Our mission is to show you the full landscape, connect you with doctors who've walked these paths, and give you the tools to find the one that fits you. | What we want to offer | > Speaker Events: Hear from doctors working at consultancy firms, in pharma, leading health-tech startups, shaping policy, and everything in between. > Workshops: interview prep, CVs for non-clinical roles, intro to data analysis, medical writing, entrapenurial basics, and more. > Mentorship and advice > Resource Library: Curated guides, application timelines, fellowship deadlines, and templates to save you hours of Googling. > Socials & Networking: Meet like-minded peers, connect with alumni, and build a community that gets it. | Who it's for | Anyone studying medicine or neighbouring fields! whoever wants to expand their options, not necessarily leave the profession. theres no judgment, no pressure, just possibilities!
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