The A Cappella Society represents all four a cappella groups in St Andrews – The Accidentals, Alleycats, Other Guys and Hummingbirds. Performing at parties, balls, theatre events and national competitions, and with a group to suit all tastes, a cappella is a fun and rewarding way to get involved in St Andrews’ music scene! So if you love to sing and perform, come and find us at the Fresher's Fayre, or email acappella@st-andrews.ac.uk for more information!

The Afro Caribbean Society in University of St Andrews sets out to promote and portray the culture, norms and values of the African and Caribbean land. By so doing change the negative stereotype that has been tagged on the African Continent and Caribbean Island for many years. People must know that Africa and the Caribbean islands have a rich cultural heritage which is worthy of admiration, and that the inhabitants are hardworking, wise, peaceful and diligent people. All are invited to join this vibrant society whether you are from the motherland, have a spouse from there, or even just passed through. Sawa Sawa Sawale!!!

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for the internationally recognized human rights of everyone to be respected and protected. Our mission is to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated. Here in St Andrews, we try to fulfil this mission through our letter-writing campaigns, fundraising events, talks and films. Join us for letter-writing on Wednesdays 3pm in the Union Bar and for meetings Thursday 7pm School V.

Anthrosoc is a small and friendly society which caters for students with an interest in Social Anthropology. We run a mixture of events, some more academic in focus than others, whist trying to maintain a strong social element to the society. We have welcomed many speakers both from the department at St Andrews and from outside the university, as well as organising anthropologically themed workshops and film nights, plus frequent pub nights and socials. Over the past year we have hosted everything from debates with other societies, to felt- making, mask-making and pottery workshops on the beach!

If you are interested in anything from Ancient weaponry to Indiana Jones, to just digging around in the dirt Archaeology society just might be the thing for you. Besides a weekly meeting, featuring a guest speaker or on occasion an archaeological film (Tomb Raider so counts as Archaeology right ...?), we also organize social events and day trips to nearby archaeological sites. So whether you are pursuing a degree in Archaeology or if you are just interested in the subject, join our facebook group or just come by to one of our Wednesday lunches to find out more.

The Art History Society at St Andrews exists to promote the study, enjoyment and criticism of art. For those not so artistically inclined themselves, we hold various events both in and out of St Andrews including: discussion forums, critical workshops, museum informational tours, presentations, film screenings, talks etc. In keeping with the art historical and practical focus of the society, presentations and special discussions emphasise topics such as graduate study, careers in art history with guest speakers and research presentations. Seeing as we like to appreciate the finer things in life, we also often hold socials such as our recent fancy dress pub crawl. Everyone is welcome, whether they study art history or not!

Fear you have arrived into a cultural desert? Help us water the creative shoots growing around town!

This year we will make a studio of the Barron workshop, a space for independent use and exciting workshops given by different kinds of professional artists. Come along to relaxing Lifedrawing sessions every Thursday evening in the Union, regular walk-and-draw expeditions around Fife and to Dundee Contemporary Arts, Art-house projected film nights, and an array of imaginative events often collaborating with other creative societies.

Cover those sticky student walls (and our exhibitions) with your favourite work. Artsoc can enrich your academic life by feeding delicious nibbles to your creative needs.

We're the student astronomy society (astrosoc for short). Not only for scientists, astrosoc welcomes anyone who is keen to visit the observatory at our observing nights which are (weather dependent) held weekly, or who has an interest in astronomy. We also hold pub quizzes, film nights and pub crawls, as well as trying to fit in a few trips away throughout the year. This year we're keen to up the membership of astrosoc and hope that you can all find something that interests you at our events, or up at the observatory!

The At Home and Abroad Society (AHAsoc) is a support and social network for students who choose to take a year or semester abroad as part of their degree. This includes both outgoing students from St Andrews and incoming Erasmus and JSA/JYA students. The AHAsoc committee have all experienced a year abroad and we therefore aim to offer support and advice based upon our own time away. We offer information sessions throughout the year as well as social events for anyone who will be going or has been on a year abroad. We also act as a point of contact for those currently away on their year abroad in St Andrews. Our email address is: ahasocmail@st-andrews.ac.uk Our website is at: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~ahasoc

Atheist Soc has been established to promote Humanist and Secular ideas. All are welcome of any faith or non-faith. We seek to exchange and debate topics of a religious nature and the effect they have on modern society. So whether you are a fan of Charles Darwin, the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Richard Dawkins, or the late great Christopher Hitchens come along! There will be plenty of progressive dialogue,events and speeches, and most likely a significant amount of beer!

The Ballroom and Latin Dance Society - Ballads. Ever seen Strictly Come Dancing and wanted to give ballroom a try? With two excellent student-teachers who both have extensive experience, this society enjoys lessons in both ballroom and latin dancing. All levels are welcome, from complete beginners to those who have danced competitively for years. We hold beginner and intermediate classes on Mondays at Holy Trinity Church Hall (end of Queens Terrace) starting at 19.45. This year we are also starting and advanced/technique class specifically for those who have previous ballroom experience (times TBA). Come join us!

We are the Barbeque Society! Our aims include hosting barbeques and other barbeque related events. Generally making life that little bit better.

Whether you've just finished reading the ‘Origin of Species’, are a wannabe Watson and Crick laboratory whiz, or even if you are Sir Attenborough's number one fan, you should join! The University of St Andrews Biological Society welcomes all who enjoy anything and everything biological. Becoming a member provides fantastic opportunities to meet fellow budding scientists, attend biological days out and is a perfect way of keeping up to date with current biological issues. Members don't need to have the molecular structure of the double helix up their sleeve or recognise the calls of a cockatoo: all required is a thirst for biology! Join the Biological Society today!

Our aims are as follows;
•To publicise and facilitate blood donation.
•To encourage donation through:
•Disseminating information about blood donation.
•Offering support to those donating for the first time or those who have had trouble donating in the past.

Breakaway is the St. Andrews University Hillwalking Club, which offers an ideal opportunity to see the beauty of Scotland and meet new people. A variety of walks are available on every trip for all abilities, from easy low-level walks to climbing a few challenging hills! Walks are every two weeks, and we have both day trips and weekend trips. At weekends we travel further away and stay in youth hostels, which means we can see more of the stunning outdoors. No matter what your experience, we look forward to meeting you at a Breakaway event, there's something for everyone!

The Brigade for Recreating and Appreciation Steampunk Society (B.R.A.S.S.) was founded for the appreciation of the literature, culture and aesthetic of steampunk in all its forms. For those who don’t know what steampunk is, it can be best described as futuristic pseudo-Victoriana; what would have happened if the Industrial Revolution never discovered electricity. The society will be holding various events over the course of the year, including making steampunk clothing and socials in steampunk costume, and we plan on holding our first B.R.A.S.S. Ball in Spring 2011. Come and see us at the Freshers’ Fayre!

Not sure what you want to do after University? Want to find out more about the job application process and how to be successful? And so much more! Its never too early to start thinking ahead! The Bright Futures society aims to help members find that dream job by hosting events with top graduate employers from skill workshops to speaker events. Bright Futures is a nationally recognised society with over 30 corporate sponsors looking to employ the best graduates. Join Bright Futures to get that edge in the graduate job market it could make all the difference.

Bubble TV is St Andrews' one and only student TV channel. We cover absolutely everything throughout the year and we'll be your first stop for coverage of all the biggest events. Having started only a year ago, BTV has come a long way. We met a whole host of famous faces last year from David Attenborough to the Scottish Rugby Team (via a rather important couple named Will and Kate!). And we even had some of our footage used on the ITV1 National News!

We use top quality equipment and run training sessions throughout the year for you to learn how to film, edit and produce Bubble TV features and episodes. Whether you have loads of experience or none whatsoever, Bubble TV would love to hear from you. We will also be running a Marketing and Publicity team this year, so if you have a flair for PR then get in touch!

Applications for Committee positions (2012-13) will be taken towards the end of the academic year, and successful candidates will be invited for an interview.

So if you want to get involved, gain new skills, make contacts in the media industry and go behind the scenes at some of St Andrews biggest events, then email us at info@bubble-tv.com.

Or if you're an event organiser, Head of a society or the Captain of a sports club and would like BTV to produce a feature for you then get in touch with our Head of Programming Ally Ferrans at programming@bubble-tv.com to put in a request!

The Canmore Catholic Society aims to build up and support the Catholic community in the university. The society provides a deeper knowledge of the Catholic faith through weekly talks open to all who are interested. Pope Benedict reminds us that 'every Catholic educational institution is a place to encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth, that we may grow in the knowledge and understanding of Christ and his teaching.' The society also has a vibrant social life with many events including parties, visits to the pub and events with other universities in Scotland.

The Celtic Society, St Andrews oldest and friendliest society, embraces all things Scottish! We specialise in kilt-clad pub socials, Gaelic lessons, traditional Burns suppers, and most of all Ceilidh and Scottish Country Dance lessons! Our annual Pitlochry trip, a celebration of Scottishness, is not to be missed! Dance classes cater for all levels, whether you want to survive a ceilidh, or show off on stage with our demonstration team. Come to our first class and ceilidh Monday 20th September, at 7:30 in Boys Brigade Hall, no dancing skills required. Come join us for a real Scottish experience, fun and friendship.

Chaosoc is the University's Mathematics and Statistics Society - but it's not just for mathematicians! Open to everyone, no matter their mathematical background, the society is ever searching to make maths more enjoyable and interesting for every student in the university. From pub crawls and quizzes in collaboration with other science societies, to lectures from our very own staff and students, we cater for everyone’s tastes. So please come along to our stall in Fresher’s week and meet the committee, who will be on hand to let you hear about the exciting events we have planned for next year!

Charity Runners', with co-operation from local sponsorships, co-ordinates runners (of all levels) to participate in running events around Scotland in order to raise money for small, local-based sustainable charities around the world.
We are a fairly new Society that launched in midst of last term but we have already accomplished great results: four of our runners ran in the Balmoral 10k and raised more than 400 pounds for a small NGO in India called “Shantidhara”.
If you want to help us continue making a difference and want to join us on our fun runs, more serious runs, and our social events... please sign up!

The St Andrews Chess Society meets mainly once a week from 2pm to 5pm in the Main Bar, where we have a mixture of fast and slow games in a relaxed setting. In addition we have our team nights on Thursdays, where we play against other clubs in the local league and cup competitions. When there are no team games, we often hold training sessions. So come along and become addicted to this game of kings and queens!

The Chinese Hongpao Society provides all-around support regarding general living and studying issues, which may be encountered by Chinese-speaking students, especially freshers. The majority of the support is provided online via a local forum http://www.hongpao.co.uk, whereas frequent offline events are also organised in attempt to encourage Chinese-speaking students to bond with the local communities.

Christian Music and Drama (CMaD) is a friendly and welcoming society, whose main aim is to explore and share their faith within the university and community using music and drama. Whether you’re a budding writer, a musician with a mission, or an actor waiting to be discovered, we’re here to make it happen. Even if you don’t fancy being involved on stage, there’s a lovely community of people who want to share fellowship, and enjoy each other’s talents. We meet weekly for fellowship, prayer and tea at ‘Remedy’. We’re looking forward to meeting people from all backgrounds in Fresher’s week.

Classoc rekindles the might of Imperial Rome! (also, Greece). Let all tremble before our events! None can resist the allure of the Coliseum, the roar of the crowd, the death or glory of combat! We are now accepting applications for gladiators. The ancient world, or at least its taste in wine, lives on – as do our Deified former Presidents! Join, make merry, and curse the dawn that brings an end to the night’s entertainment! Let the Games begin!

Comedy Soc, the hub of rib tickling activity, is back again to appreciate, promote and discuss all styles of comedy. Among our repertoire are comedy workshops to hone potential talent, showcases of local comedians, trips to see big-time artists, improvisation evenings and themed DVD nights. We also have our very own sketch writing and performing group: Schtick People. We welcome everyone, whether you’re a viewer or a performer, and wherever your tastes lie from stand-up to sitcoms, slapstick to subtlety, and satire to surrealism. If you have a sense of humour, or are interested in developing one, join us! http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~comedy

The University of St Andrews Conservative & Unionist Association was founded in 1867, being the oldest currently active society at the university. We are a welcoming and diverse group of people with an interest in centre-right politics in the UK and across the world, affiliated with and officially supporting both the Conservative & Unionist Party and Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party.

CraftSoc is a new society that welcomes all crafts and levels of experience. Whether you’ve been dress-making for years, have always wanted to try origami or are somewhere in between, CraftSoc is the society for you!

Our weekly meetings provide a social place for people of all crafts and experience levels to come together and do just that – craft. We also provide ‘Have a Go’ sessions at these weekly meetings for those without a current project to try something new, as well as several Saturday workshops per semester for more unusual crafts.

As one of the largest societies at the University, Dance Society is an active, sociable group that welcome everyone - whether you are a complete beginner or have been dancing all your life, you'll find a class for you! We offer a wide range of dance styles, from ballet to street, and contemporary to tap. On top of that every member of the society has the opportunity to perform in the annual dance show extravaganza at the end of the year!

Do you like Doctor Who? Do you like cake? Do you like cake but you're not that keen on Doctor Who? Then come to DocSoc! Now in our seventh year, we're one of the biggest student societies with a mixture of viewings, social events and much much more! Our events now include BBQs, Pub Crawls, LaserQuest, Quizzes and Bowling! So come and visit us at the Fresher’s Fair. You’ll never know what you might find - C’mon, you know you want to!

Ever wondered whether there are any debates on the real political issues in the UK? Ever wondered where to hear political speakers from the UK? Ever wondered where to write about UK political issues? We feel that at this university, we are lacking a society dedicated to the open, serious and non-partisan discussion of both Westminster and Scottish political issues. If interested, come and join the Domestic Politics Society!

Do you miss those sumptuous Roast Dinners? Those rolling hills and green fields? Those bustling cities and quaint villages? The long shadows on county cricket grounds, warm beer, invincible green suburbs, dog lovers and the tinkle of the hammer on the anvil of the country smithy? For all those students from England who miss the things that never migrated north - or for those that would like to sample some English culture, or who just like all things English then this is for you! We'll be having Roast Dinner evenings, Port and Cheese nights, pub socials (including Pub cricket),picnics, pie nights, film nights, beer and brass and many more in addition our fantastic annual St. George's Day Party!

The Ethnic and Interpretative Dance Society offers a variety of weekly classes - this year, we're proud to offer Zumba, Samba, bellydance and Bollywood! Last year, we collaborated with other societies and the On The Rocks festival to put together 'Around the World of Dance', a sellout show that was a huge success, and we are looking to repeat that this year. Whether you are interested in learning ethnic dancing or an expert who would like to teach, please join EidSoc! The classes are great fun, a fabulous workout and will give you a chance to discover new forms of dance.

The University of St. Andrews' European Society brings you the best political talks and debates as well as cultural events to make sure you experience the best Europe has to offer!

We explore the politics and culture of Europe and its nations. Our political events include addresses from MPs and MEPs, ambassadors, government advisors and experts from various think tanks. This year we will again be holding our successful 'Question Time' panel debate, which allows you to put your questions to leading politicians, journalists and businessmen. We also offer EU careers events with lots of information from EU employees on job and internship opportunities.

Also on our agenda are the always popular cultural evenings, including the Oktoberfest, St. Andrews Day Celebrations, the European Beer Night as well as pub quizzes and casual socials - a great way to make new friends!

Another highlight are our visits to European cities: Recent trips have been to Stockholm and a completely free visit to Brussels!

Find us at the Freshers' Fayre and follow us on Facebook for information on all our events:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2316687283

The St Andrews Expedition Society is an exciting, up-and-coming society. If you have a burning passion for hardcore adventures or like the idea of getting out of St Andrews for a weekend, ExpAnd cater can cater for you! We organise exciting speakers, trips to film festivals, mini weekend adventures and epic summer trips to places like Tanzania and Kazakhstan. Our members canoe, climb, bike and run so we really do have something for everyone. We're a friendly social society with one thing in common; having fun outdoors. If this sounds like your thing, come say hello at the fresher's fayre.

Feminism is a broad church, and so is the St. Andrews Feminist Society. Our aims are not set in stone, but they predominately include the promotion of gender equality, peace and diversity. We do this through campaigning, theory and research, networking, lobbying, and many other means. For example, some of the highlights of last year were the two Feminist Film Festivals and the march through the streets of St. Andrews we led to raise awareness of gender-based violence. But most important are the weekly meetings in which we discuss some aspect of feminism, and by so doing become conscious of the depth and breadth of the problems of our society and feminism's attempt to rectify them.

We watch movies on a weekly basis, so if you are really into cinema or just like to have a weekly break and meet new people at the same time; come along! Films are voted by the members so you don't need to worry about watching something you don't like. After every film we head to the Union for some drinks and a few games of pool. We like watching a broad range of films and welcome suggestions.

With the Fine Chocolate Society, luxuriance is guaranteed. Throughout the year there will be a host of chocolate tastings, chocolate cookery classes, liquor evenings. Alongside this, expect to explore the more intriguing aspects of chocolate, be that a chocolaty beer, a haunch of venison with a chocolate and port sauce or indeed, chocolate infused pasta with a creamy wild mushroom and truffle sauce. We also run bake-sales throughout the year to raise money for the society and for worthy causes pertaining to the production of chocolate related products. Chocolate is the food of the gods, continue exploring it with us.

The Fine Food and Dining Society is for those who love food: preparing and cooking it, tasting it or even just talking about it. We believe that living on a student budget doesn't necessarily have to mean compromising on quality - we are lucky enough to go to a University in a town where such fabulous local produce is available so easily to us, so why not use it! At @FoodSocStA we focus on the fresh - fresh produce, fresh flavours, fresh experiences, so if you're a lifelong foodie or think you could find a place in your heart for food, why not join us and take your taste buds on our yearlong culinary adventure? Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter using the links below.

*Winner of Best Society 09/10*

We are the only university fly fishing club in the UK, with a good mixture of beginners to more experienced anglers. If you want to see some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery, visit picturesque pubs and learn a new and exciting sport all at the same time: this is the club for you! We can provide beginners with all the instruction and equipment to get you started. We organise great socials throughout the year from dinners with guest speakers to movie nights and pub crawls. Come and see us at the societies fair!

Foreign Affairs Society (FAS) is a society affiliated with the School of International Relations and devoted to the study of global politics and foreign policy. FAS hosts a lecture series which brings eminent speakers from around Britain to St Andrews, puts on a series of formal debates and informal “Pints & Politics” roundtables, produces a weekly radio show, publishes an online review featuring student articles, and hosts an annual academic conference in February. To learn more about the premiere foreign politics society in St Andrews visit our website standrewsfas.co.uk or come along to one of our many upcoming events.

FrenchSoc is for everyone – from Francophiles to gastronomers, you will find your place here! We represent France and its distinctive culture. We host wine and cheese evenings and regularly cook popular French-themed lunches. Every week we hold coffee and conversation mornings, providing an opportunity to practice speaking French with natives. We also organise weekly films nights (always subtitled in English) and an annual play. Being part of FrenchSoc does not just entail liking frogs' legs; our members come from Norway to as far as Congo, united by an interest and love for francophone culture.

Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières was set up in early 2010 and aims to broaden awareness and fundraise for the charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – also aliasing under Doctors Without Borders. MSF is an independent, international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare. FoMSF St Andrews aims to support this unparalleled work by organising diverse, inspirational fundraising and informational events: working on both the small and large, even national scale. The society is continually looking for fresh ideas and enthusiastic people to get involved so don’t hesitate to contact us.

The St Andrews Gaming Society is aimed at bringing together the gaming community of St Andrews through regular social and gaming events, directed towards console, handheld and PC gaming.

GeogSoc’ is the University Geography Society. Whether you have a human or physical persuasion, events ranging from bonfires on the beach, round the world pub tours, careers talks and ‘field trip style’ nights out, will provide you with a place to make friends with the other enthusiastic geographers from first to final year. Finally, don’t miss the GeoBall, a fantastic way to end your year doing Geography at St Andrews.

Welcome to the Geological Society! Throughout the year we run various events where you can get to know fellow students, including: Wine & cheese (our signature events);Field trips to places like Northern Ireland, the highlands, Edinburgh and around Fife; Pub nights – pub geology & pub quizzes; Guest lecturers from industry and other universities; Geoball; New this year : Student lead workshops helping you to get more out of your degree (run by students, for students); and film nights. Everyone is welcome, please come along to our events, you don’t even have to do geology!

German Society (a.k.a. Gersoc) is a long-standing, union-affiliated society. Gersoc welcomes everyone with an interest in German culture to our weekly socials “Stammtisch,” film screenings and various other events, which are popular among both students of German and native German-speakers. Our events provide the opportunity to learn German in the best possible way – by immersing yourself in the culture and language. “Stammtisch” offer students the chance to practice their German language skills in an informal setting, while other popular events such as Oktoberfest and the annual German play are also a great way to learn German while having fun!

The Gilbert and Sullivan society celebrate the wit and musical excellence that these 19th century composers attained. We regularly perform their works in various forms from ad hoc ""pot lucks"" to fully staged productions. This year we will be performing The Pirates of Penzance in November, and Princess Ida in the second semester. These will come with many concerts for the local community during the year and many social activities including film nights, BBQs and much more. If you enjoy singing, socialising and silliness then this is the society for you!

Greek Society welcomes everyone with an interest in Greece, Greek history and culture. Our weekly social evenings, Greek Traditional dance classes and various other events facilitate interaction and dialogue between people interested in Greek culture. Also create a support network for Greek students living and studying in St. Andrews. Greek Society provides the opportunity to learn Greek in the best possible way - the social evenings offer students the chance to learn the Greek language in an informal setting and other popular events offer the opportunity to enjoy and experience the unique way the Greeks party up!

Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation acting to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace by bearing witness to environmental crime through non-violent direct action. Nominated Best New Society (2010-11) in its first year at St Andrews, Greenpeace organized and participated in campaigning, petition signing, fundraising, University events, national skillshares, UK festivals and local socials. It promises to get even bigger and better this year with more movie screenings, talks, trainings, events and direct action! Join Greenpeace and give our fragile Earth a voice. It needs change, it needs you!

Contacts: Catherine Keating, Emma Duckworth Email: habitat@st-andrews.ac.uk Fundraising + socials + parties + pub crawls + money + sponsorship + team work + collecting tins + flights + posters + ideas + enthusiasm = HOUSES! Habitat for Humanity are global leaders in addressing substandard living and have built over 200,000 homes worldwide; this is your chance to get involved. Friends of HfH host a variety of events throughout the year (from small bake sales to larger scale salsa evenings) to buy materials for a house and for us to go out there and help the family build it. Previously we have been to Uganda, Malawi and Guatemala; this year is up to you! It’s a lot of fun, and exceptionally rewarding as you can directly see what your efforts produce; a much needed decent home that will last for years and make a real difference to someone’s life.

The Utilitarian Forum is an inter-disciplinary advocacy group. It leads a reading group, schedules regular lectures and debates, and publishes policy papers advocating the use of well-being data in domestic and international policy.

HAGSoc is one of St Andrews’ newest societies, created to celebrate two of the greatest things in life: Harry Potter and gin. Unrelated? Perhaps. Awesome? Obviously. Once you have been sorted into your Hogwarts house you can join us for activities including movie nights, human quidditch and pub quidditch! Email: hogwarts@st-andrews.ac.uk

Bringing Hispanic “fiesta” to St Andrews! Made up of Spanish students, native speakers and anyone with an interest in Hispanic culture, the Hispanic Society is one of the biggest and friendliest in St Andrews. Kicking the semester off with our famous sangria night and culminating the year in one of St Andrews’ most epic balls, you won’t regret joining. Fortnightly lunches sampling the culinary delights of Spain and Latin America, weekly Spanish conversation afternoons and end of term “cenas” keep us busy the rest of the year. Unleash your inner latino! Nos vemos.

Do you study history at St Andrews? Are you just taking a history module for the credits but actually quite enjoy it? Are you studying something completely different but have an interest in history anyway? Well then, History Society can cater for your every history- related whim. It doesn't matter if you're doing Ancient, Modern, Scottish or Mediaeval, it's all history to us. With regular socials, a brand new journal and numerous events including pub quizzes, trips to sites of historical significance, film nights and numerous talks there's something for everyone!

The Hong Kong society is a student organisation aimed at promoting Hong Kong culture and lifestyle within the University of St Andrews. Various events are held throughout the entire year in co-operation with other societies to provide a platform for interaction, whether it is in Hong Kong or St Andrews. Feel free to join us and have fun!

Would you like to know more about a nation that: Has Europe’s spiciest cuisine?; Has Europe’s longest music festival? Has the most complex language in Europe?; Invented the computer?; Invented the Pulitzer prize?; Invented the Rubik’s cube?; First extracted Vitamin C?; Developed Holography? Have you ever even met a Hungarian? Take your chance at one of our many house parties, great food and drinks are guaranteed.

As St. Andrews Creative Writing Society, Inklight aims to promote a community in which young writers and artists can create and share their work. %uFFFDWe publish a journal highlighting undergraduate writing and organize open mics, poetry slams, and workshops. %uFFFDIn collaboration with other societies our aim is to foster both art and music in St. Andrews. %uFFFDSo whether you write poetry, plays, short stories, novels, raps, lyrics or you just enjoy the act of scribbling in coffee shops join our society.

This society is open to all students, Irish, plastic, or neither - as they say, 'There are only two kinds of people in the world, those who are Irish, and those who wish they were Irish!' Anyone who wants to know more about Irish culture, or just wants to drink Guinness and sing about Guinness, get involved! We aim to provide: Lessons in Gaelic from a native speaker; Irish dance lessons; Regular sessions; A craicing St Patrick's Day party; A few Irish movie and Father Ted nights; A trip to Dublin and/or the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking regions); Visiting speakers on Irish history, politics, arts etc

Assalaamualiakum, Welcome to the University of St. Andrews! As the Islamic Society, we are basically a bunch of fellow students brought together by our faith or even just interest in Islam. We serve for Muslim and non- Muslim students and staff alike, with a diverse and vibrant membership. Weekly activities include Friday Prayers (1.20pm in the Mansfield Building opposite the Union), learning circles and lots of free food! We hold lectures with guest speakers, regular socials, sports and love getting involved with charity fundraising. For more information, email us at islamsoc@st-andrews.ac.uk. We look forward to welcoming you to the community!

Are you studying Italian or have an interest in all things ‘Italiano’? Then Italian Society may be right up your strada! We meet weekly at Janetta’s for good chat, great coffee and gorgeous gelato (with a discount for members!!), where you can find out what we’re up to. We hold wine tasting events, Aperitivi evenings (the perfect place to stuffa your face!), film trips and in the past we have even learnt how to make pizzas, with the help of Pizza Express, and have performed two successful plays. If this sounds like your cappuccino, come check out Italian Society!

The Japan Society is dedicated to promoting and broadening the knowledge, appreciation and understanding of Japan. We hold regular language & conversation classes, as well as many events throughout the year ranging from films and origami, to calligraphy and celebrating festivals, all of which usually involve Japanese food and sake! So if you are looking to have fun, meet new people and learn about Japanese culture, come along to one of our events!

Joining the dots between jazz, funk, swing and soul, Jazz Works is the place for music lovers of all stripes. We host regular gigs in town, from the late-night smoky jazz club vibe of our Barrelhouse nights through to exuberant down-home New Orleans' funk parties. If it's got a beat, and you want to wear shades while listening to it, then we dig it. If that sounds like your thing then this is, most definitely, the place for you.

Miss your mum's matzah balls? Jewish society is the centre of Jewish life in St Andrews. JSoc organises a variety of events which celebrate both the cultural and religious aspect of Judaism in a friendly, social environment. From weekly Shabbat dinners in the Mansfield building to our famous Chanukah and Purim parties, JSoc provides a great opportunity to make friends and enjoy all things Jewish. Supported by close links with the Dundee Hebrew Congregation, UJS and UJC, we were voted as both the Union's 'Society of The Year' and UJS' 'Developing JSoc of the Year'. To find out more join our Facebook group, email jewishsociety@st-andrews.ac.uk or just come along and experience it for yourself!

Got balls? Want poi, diabolo, devil sticks, unicycles, contact juggling, rings, clubs, knives and fire? Whatever your ability or interests, please feel welcome to join us at our weekly juggling sessions and fortnightly fire meetings. We have a large supply of equipment available for your use, and would love to share ideas and learn new skills with you. We also offer many opportunities to teach juggling or perform at events in and around St Andrews.

The Just So Society is St Andrews one and only society dedicated to the performance of musical theatre! With one full scale production every semester, we welcome anyone of any ability and enthusiasm (look out for auditions for our autumn semester production of Spring Awakening!). Each semester, we take a trip to see a professional musical in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dundee - and this year marks our 25th Anniversary, so some special musical events will be coming your way! With spectacular recent productions of Reefer Madness, Songs for a New World, and Rent, we’re looking forward to another great year!

Knitsoc is a friendly society open to anyone who enjoys banter, biscuits and knitting. It is growing society with a tight knit community where it is easy to make friends and find other like-minded people. As well as teaching new members how to knit, we have meetings for those knitters who are a bit more advanced.

We are also aiming to introduce some small scale events such as creative knitting competitions e.g. knitting food or unusual clothing. We have plans to organise knitting workshops such as How to make plarn, How to Crochet, How to knit entrelac etc
We meet once a week in Beanscene at 6pm on THURSDAYS
and in the TV Room in the UNION on FRIDAYS at 7pm - 9pm


Look forward to seeing you there!

The St Andrews Labour Club organises talks, debates, and a variety of other events for politically-minded (not to mention Labour-minded!) St Andrews students. 2010/11 is going to be an exciting year, with the build up to the Scottish Parliamentary elections in 2011, and a variety of interesting events organised throughout both semesters. All welcome to join!

Since we have no law school here in St Andrews, the St Andrews Law Society offers students the opportunity to find out more about what a career in law entails. We run presentations, workshops and information sessions with the people you need to meet to get your dream career. But it’s not all dull - we’ve got many great socials planned, so come along to one of our events and get to know us. For more information and membership details come and find us at the Societies Fayre. salawsoc@st-and.ac.uk

If you believe another world is not only possible but necessary, then LeftSoc is the society for you! We aim to discuss and act on political issues from a critical and radical perspective - and to disprove claims of student apathy and indifference! In the past year we've led discussions on nuclear power and the uprisings in Egypt, organised protests against military generals in town and been part of the resistance to tuition fee increases and university redundancies. Join us and be part of the revolution!

LGBT is a social group for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transperson community in St Andrews. Our events range from clubbing trips to comedy nights, Rainbow Bops to Drag shows. We also host talks on LGBT current affairs and welfare. We meet every Monday evening and occasionally on weekends too. A first visit may seem daunting so feel free to e-mail us beforehand. Details of our events and how to join our mailing list can be found at our frehsers' fayre stall or at http://st-andrewslgbt.tumblr.com/

The Liberal Democrats Society acts as the student representatives of the Liberal Democrat party within St Andrews. As well as frequent get togethers to talk politics over pizza, we organise talks by visiting LibDem politicians, we aid in political campaigning and through Liberal Youth we take part in the policy making process of the party. This year we will be organizing a trip to the Scottish Parliament and campaigning for the Holyrood elections and the referendum on electoral reform at the same time. With the Liberal Democrats finally in government there has never been a better time to get involved.

The Libertarian Society provides a beacon for all those who hear the rallying cry of Free-Market Economics and Individual Liberty to coalesce. We offer both a lively, sociable and international forum for our member's to debate the issues of the day, and a plethora of well-renowned Speaker's at our popular events.

Over the next year we look forward to animated discussion on topics such as the 2012 US elections and the Euro-zone Crisis, in addition to welcoming you to one of our well-attended formal dinners.

Find us at the Freshers' Fayre and follow us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/groups/libertariansoc/

The Literary Society is aimed not just at literature students, but at anyone with an interest in all things literary. Come along and explore the marvels of the written word through our titillating talks, marvellous murder mysteries, thrilling theatre trips and wonderful one-pound lunches! In addition, we run the university’s best and only book club. So, without further ado, why not take a peak at us! We’d be delighted. litsocmail@st-andrews.ac.uk

Come and help us raise money and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support. With the charity celebrating its Centenary year what better time to get involved! After becoming affiliated at St.Andrews University at the end of last year, you have a chance to help build the foundations of the society. You can make up the ideas, plan the events, raise the money, volunteer at events or even just come along for the social aspect! With Macmillan’s presence in the wider community, the society may open up wider opportunities and who knows what you could end up getting involved in!

Founded in 2009, SMIG is a Malaysian social group in St. Andrews that brings together not only Malaysians, but also international students in St. Andrews.
We aim to deliver the Malaysian experience to our members, providing some semblance of Malaysia within St. Andrews! We host many different socials as well as partake in exciting inter-university events throughout the year. So don't be shy, drop by and say hello! Freshers are always welcome to be part of this little family! Do check out our Facebook page for more information.
E-mail: smigmail@st-andrews.ac.uk

Thinking Business? The MNG Society aims to give management students and everybody interested in management an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of everyday business processes and encourages leadership among its members. If you have the passion or are taking a management module, we are looking forward to welcoming you in the society. There will be events including external guest speakers and company presentations. In December, we host a St Andrews Business Summit (SABS). There will also be socials and book sales. Come by and meet/ join us at the Freshers’ Fayre or at your management lectures during the first week of classes. www.mngsociety.com

Marrow is a student run organisation that works in conjunction with the ‘Anthony Nolan Trust’ to recruit potential bone marrow donors. We specifically target the student population, who form the ideal candidates for bone marrow donation as they are generally young, healthy and ethnically diverse. As a medical student, there are many ways you can become involved in Marrow, besides joining the donor register yourself. You can support potential donors through the recruitment process as a councillor, raise funds and awareness for the organisation, or even help to run Marrow as a member of the committee.

Mary's Meals runs school feeding projects in countries where poverty and hunger prevent children from getting an education. A daily school meal meets the children's immediate needs while also ensuring that they are able to take up their offer of education and build a way out of poverty for them and their communities.

The University of St Andrews Mary's Meals society aims to raise funds for and awareness of the essential work of this charity by building up a body of support amongst the University and Town.

Hello we’re Medsin! Non medics don’t be scared – we’re open to everyone with an interest in health! As a society we aim to promote health and educate students about health inequalities in our local and global communities. Our projects span a range of interests from the Global Health Education Project which can involve a trip to Malawi to visits to local primary schools. There will also be guest speakers, conferences, film screenings and much more. Come along, get involved, it’s going to be a great year!

Microfinance – The Nobel Peace Prize winning poverty-alleviation concept! The St Andrews Microfinance Society is a chance for you to become actively involved in a society! Join and contribute to the development of our one-year old club through creative input and ideas! We aim to educate university students about microfinance, establish a network with university microfinance clubs and relevant institutions, as well as raise money to support micro-credit loan borrowers! In all our fundraisers and projects, we uphold the entrepreneurial spirit and the principles of microfinance! Visit our website http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~mfinance and check out our Facebook Group St Andrews Microfinance Society!

Did you ever envisage yourself giving a speech in the UN General Assembly? Always wanted to be a diplomat and represent countries around the world? Model United Nations aims to promote understanding of international affairs and the UN through simulated debates on global issues. MUN activities span from weekly debates in St Andrews, to joint debates with MUN societies from neighbouring universities to national and international conferences and additional speakers events on important issues. St Andrews has send very successful delegations to Beijing, Geneva, Puebla, The Hague and New York, to name a few conference destinations from the last years. Website: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~modelun

DON’T PANIC. Those are the immortal, friendly words of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, which apply to everyone. Especially you! You’ve worked for years, passed the tests and ended up here, where everything is pretty odd. I mean, just look at the crazies in this photo, brandishing towels. Then again, at least they know where their towels are. They are Mostly Harmless, dedicated to celebrating the literary works of Douglas Adams. If you know where your towel is, then this is your society! These people will do everything they can to make your time here as froody as possible.

The Music Society (MUSSOC) currently runs four groups: an auditioned Symphony Orchestra (grade 7 and above), an unauditioned Wind Band, Brass Band and a Chorus (for any abilities), with each group tackling a large range of different styles of music. We have weekly rehearsals in Younger Hall and put on a concert for each group twice a year, as well as loads of social events, a ball, band camp and an annual tour. Everyone is welcome on Tuesday 28th September at Younger Hall to come and sing or play in a joint chorus/orchestra rehearsal followed by a concert and a ceilidh.

Is your brain a computer made of meat? Whether you want to be the world’s next top neurosurgeon, or you just have a budding interest in finding out about how your brain works, NeuroSoc’s got everything you need. For those with no background in science, we’ll be hosting a crash course in basic neuroanatomy during Freshers’ Week. We’ve also got bi-semesterly talks by world-renowned academics at the vanguard of neuroscience research. Just come along and check us out – you don’t have to be a geeky scientist to appreciate the fascination and wonder that is your brain!

“ONE billion people in the world don't have access to clean water.
YOU can change this. ONE Person, ONE day at a time”

100% of One Water's profits fund unique roundabout water pumps in Africa. Since its beginning in 2007, the society has raised over £7000 which is enough money to build and maintain a roundabout Playpump. This gives 1, 000 people access to clean drinking water for 20 years.

The society distributes water to shops and runs events to raise awareness and money for the charity. As a member of the One Water Society you will gain logistical, communication, and teamwork skills; whilst also supporting a ONE-derful charity!

Go on, do ONE good thing!

Want to stand up for people and our planet? Stand against injustice, climate crisis, excessive corporate power, consumerism and vanishing civil liberties? OneWorld, as part of People and Planet, the UK's largest student network taking action on world poverty and the environment, creates and supports a range of campaigns. Currently, Transition: St Andrews, a community-led initiative is making positive local changes to address global problems of climate change and peak oil. In the past we’ve successfully campaigned for ethical investment and the university's fairtrade policy. If you want to make a positive difference, come along and find out how! www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~oneworld

The St Andrews Othello Club is a relaxed group of players of various levels. We organize Othello evenings where we teach the game and play over drinks, and run an Othello ladder for people to meet up and play the occasional game over coffee.

Freshly formed the St Andrews OXFAM-ily is always looking for new members and new ideas. We aim to raise awareness of the charity's campaigns across both the university and further afield. In the near future we are planning numerous events - all aimed at raising awareness and funding for OXFAM. Join us at our Fresher's week events or find us at the Societies' Fayre for more information on how YOU can be involved. BE HUMANKIND. :)

The Pagan Religions Society is an informal group meeting weekly to learn about and discuss alternative religions and beliefs. We welcome pagans, Wiccans, druids, Shamans, polytheists, pantheists, heathens and the simply curious to join us for cake and chat, workshops and craft sessions, socialising with local and national affiliated groups, seasonal rituals and celebrations. You can find us in the Mansefield on Tuesday evenings, online at www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~pagansoc/ and on Facebook. Note that committee members can also be invoked in the light of the full moon by the chant of ""cake! cake! we've got cake!

What is time? Is there really such a thing as right and wrong? And is eating bacon truly evil? If you enjoy pondering life’s big questions, the Philosophy Society is your place to be! Throughout the year we hold talks, debates, film nights and socials, giving you the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people and explore life’s great mysteries in a stimulating environment. We also publish an undergraduate philosophy journal, Aporia, which is bound to get you thinking – and maybe even contributing! After all this, will the Philosophy Society get you any closer to finding the answers? Who knows, but we’ll certainly try! Everyone is welcome.

PhotoSoc is for anyone interested in photography. Over the year we’ll have weekly socials, and also aim to have more focussed sessions where we can share our work with one another, as well as teach and learn from each other about all aspects of photography. As a dynamic society we will be collaborating with other societies as much as possible to bring varied and fun events – including exhibitions, events and trips. We welcome everyone – regardless of experience. We are always open to suggestions and look forward to seeing many of you at our events throughout the year!

Do you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? The Pokémon Society is a group of awesome people like you, who love Pokémon and all things related to it. Join us as we watch every terrible Pokémon movie we can lay our hands on, dig your dusty old Pokémon cards out of the loft and attempt to learn the rules with us, and hit the town with us on our soon-to-be-legendary pub crawls (costumes strongly encouraged). Other things we'll be doing include quizzes, board games, TV series marathons, video game tournaments, and generally being cool. We'll see you soon!

Poker society runs poker tournaments in the Union every Monday night. Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced players. It is a friendly environment in which to either learn to play poker or to perfect your game. The tournaments are predominantly no limit Texas hold’em, however, we do run other events such as Omaha tournaments, H.O.R.S.E. and a heads up championship. The St. Andrews Poker Society also organizes the UK Student Poker Championship in Birmingham every year, and makes it possible for St. Andrews players to attend.

Have you ever tried Polish food? How many stereotypes about Poles have you heard? Do you know that there are over 40 million Polish speakers in the World? How many Poles does it take to have a good party? Why economic situation of Poland is exceptional within Europe? Why Polish traditions are so unique?

If you want to answer some of those questions, experience Polish traditions and culture - join other enthusiasts of Polish cuisine, sign up for Polish classes to learn basics of one of the World's most difficult languages, just come and eat with us, come to film screenings or some special events during the year, and experience the World of “Polishness” with PolSoc!

Want a fun night out with FREE pool? Then Pool Society is definitely for you! We welcome EVERYONE from absolute beginners to experienced players. Pool Society meets on a Tuesday 8.00pm in the union where society members can play FREE pool and take part in fun competitions. There are several tournaments organised for you to get involved in, which offer CASH prizes. There’s the chance to play competitive pool in our local league and on a national level. Overall, PoolSoc’s aim is to provide a relaxed social where you can improve your game and meet new friends! See you there!

We are the University of St Andrews Students' Association society for the appreciation of Japanese animation & manga. We meet weekly to watch & discuss anime series & movies, host regular social events (including our infamous cosplay pubcrawls!) & maintain a library of DVDs & manga that paid members can borrow from. Check us out on facebook if you can't make the Freshers' Fayre, or just come along to a screening!

Whether you are taking Psychology as your degree, an extra module or you just have an interest in the subject, PsychSoc is the place to meet other students like you. The society organises academic activities such as lectures and trips to Edinburgh Zoo but we aim not to be too geeky and therefore organise weekly lunches, a ball and other kinds of socials. We have lots of exciting ideas for the upcoming year and we are more than willing to listen to any ideas from our members. We hope to see you soon!

Quantum Soc welcomes everyone, from budding Einsteins to those who just want to know what a quark is, and holds events for everyone in between. Come to our wine-and-cheeses, pub quizzes and dinners and get to know your classmates and fellow physicists; get all dressed up for our annual Star Ball (with Astro Soc and chaos Soc); join us for trips to Laser Quest and anything else with a flimsy scientific pretext. We host guest lectures and scientific debates with distinguished (and interesting) academics. Its a great way to meet people on your course and get advice from older students.

The St Andrews University Real Ale Society (SAURAS) is a society dedicated to promoting cask conditioned ale. We believe drinking should be something which is done socially, over the course of an evening and with a drink you actually want to drink. We do this through organizing brewery tours and trips to ale festivals in addition to our weekly pub meetings and the brewing of our own ale. As our meetings normally involve sitting around drinking and talking, we're a social society almost by definition. And don't worry if you've never tried real ale before, we're not here to judge.

Prefer Lamb of God to Lady Gaga? Want an alternative night out? Fancy meeting 300+ people with similar interests? If so, Rocksoc is the society for you! Our student DJs promise great variation of rock music, from the heaviest metal to the classics. With weekly radio shows and fortnightly club nights (Thursday, Venue 2), and pub crawls and film nights to fill the other weeks, we'll make sure you get your weekly dosage of rock. Highlights of the year will be our massive Hallowe'en party, Rocksoc Live! Events, School of Rock and Zombie Apocalypse themed nights. We want our members to get involved with the radio show and DJ submissions, giving you the opportunity to rock St Andrews!
yourunion.net/rocksoc

The Russians have always been famous for their exceptional hospitality. Come and check out the numerous food and drinks, film, and other cultural events that we hold regularly throughout the year. Our biggest event, so far, the Vodka Connection, has become a favourite amongst a great proportion of the St Andrews students and we will be doing it again. For Russian language we hold weekly “Russian Over Coffee” sessions with native speakers present. Otherwise, if you want to get to know the Russian language, culture or people, this is the place for you.

St Andrews Save the Children is full of passionate individuals working together to raise awareness about underprivileged children across the world. Last year, as a new society, we held engaging events for specific appeals as well as charitable collections. We have also organised cinema nights, bake sales, Halloween party, hosted an international STC speaker and one of us even skydived to raise money! We are currently planning more exciting events including a summer project abroad to aid children. As a group, we are enthusiastic about our cause. So if you share the same desire, join our society!

This is the Science Fiction and Fantasy Society of the University of St Andrews. The result of limitless enthusiasm and appreciation of all things not quite of this world, this society brings students together to share their interests and passions, enjoy lively debates, and generally have fun. We have an event every week, an extensive DVD/novel library from which anyone can borrow stuff, and the odd 'special' event just for the hell of it.

Each year we send students out to the amazing country of Romania to teach English. It's a great opportunity to experience a completely different culture, learn heaps of new skills and meet some fantastic people. Look out for us at the Freshers' Fayre or contact us at scroll@st-andrews.ac.uk

“Hear ye, hear ye! Hath ye ever wished to go back to the days of knights, wenches, sword-fighting, and legend? Well I’m afraid that is impossible. However in the Shire you can get pretty close. Join us every Sunday for a wide variety of activities such as fighting, garb-making, brewing, story-telling, cooking, singing dirty mediaeval songs, and much more, for sooth! As well as this you could come along to one of our feasts which consist of 9 to 12 courses of authentic mediaeval food, with entertainment while you eat. Whether you know nothing or everything about mediaeval history, you will be very welcome here.

“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” Solid Rock offers the best value lunch in town, with an all-you-can-eat buffet for an incredible £1. Everyone is welcome at Victory Memorial Hall (opposite the union), 1pm every Thursday and After Dark music cafés throughout the year. These events provide a relaxed environment, value for money, and feature students sharing how God has been working in their lives. Think God is dead and irrelevant? Why not come and listen to how alive He is? There are also opportunities to help behind the scenes. Come along and get involved!

SoulSoc! The music society with soul! We are a society of soulful music enthusiasts, and you too can get mellow at our various events, such as 'Soul Kitchen' which will find you relaxing to some soul n' Motown, good company and soulfood! We also put on livelier events where you can groove to soulful tunes or dance the night away to some funky music. REMEMBER: Even if you have never really heard any soul, motown or funk once you are hit by its loud groove you will not help but love it! Try something new and different!

The Squib - St Andrews' answer to Private Eye. St Andrews is nothing if not ridiculous, amusing and ripe for satire. We aim to hit StAnd society in the balls and say the things we legally shouldn't. We want writers, artists, lyricists and poets to contribute to our magazine, no matter what the subject. But if you're not a writer, be a reader! There's nothing the student body needs more than a laugh and we'd like to bring it to you.

STAAG (St Andrews Adventure Group) is a friendly and social society that runs challenging, diverse and charitable adventures for the students of St Andrews. These usually consist of foot, bicycle or canoe adventures. Annually STAAG canoes across Scotland from Fort William to Inverness during reading week of first semester. At the end of this year STAAG are running our biggest Adventure to date, with a trip of 10000 miles for 12 people from St Andrews to Mongolia in three vehicles. For a chance to be involved in these and more adventures, come along and see us as the freshers’ fare.

STAND is an entirely student-run organization, which works to prevent and combat the effects of genocide. Being the first chapter established in the UK, we are a leader in a global movement involving over 850 chapters in over 25 countries. Our work is three pronged: awareness, fundraising and activism. We promote awareness with activities like workshops, guest speakers etc and fundraise around St Andrews for programs in genocide afflicted areas. Finally, we maintain a political activism campaign to prompt political action. There are plenty of different ways you can get involved!

Welcome to the Sustainable Development Society at the University of St. Andrews! The SD society is dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging action towards sustainable development. The most widely held definition of SD is “development which meets the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs”. In a world where neither society nor economy would exist without the environment, we try to bring these three increasingly separated spheres back together. For this we work with students, staff, and the wider community of St. Andrews, and beyond. This year we plan to continue with our programme of panel discussions, seminars, film screenings and social events, and to develop partnerships with both student and professional organizations outside of St Andrews. For more information, please visit our website @ https://sites.google.com/a/st-andrews.ac.uk/sdsoc-st-andrews/

The St Andrews Swing Dance Society is a very social society that provides an opportunity for anyone to practice swing dancing, so whether you are experienced or have never tried swing dancing before we would love to see you there! There are both beginner and intermediate classes on Sunday afternoons, as well as time for social dancing. The society also organises trips to Edinburgh to attend Swing workshops. Everyone is welcome, so for more information come and see us at the Societies Fayre or try it yourself at our free taster session on Friday of Freshers Week!

Teddy Bear Hospital is a health promotion project for local primary school children. The aim is to teach children about health and healthcare through planned activities and games. We are quite a small society, but we still do a lot to make our presence known. The whole aim of Teddy Bear Hospital nationwide is the education of schoolchildren, so that going to the doctor does not have to be a daunting experience. It is our job to go into schools and act as Teddy Bear Doctors. We play games and arrange fun activities, teaching children along the way about healthy eating, safety in the home, what a doctor does and the procedures they may be familiar with, like taking X-rays and writing prescriptions. It is all conveyed in a simple manner so that children can gain a better understanding of healthcare and health education and can learn to trust this person they normally see as the Big Scary Doctor.

Teddy Bear Hospital is one of the best societies to get involved in if you are interested in developing communication skills, working with people and making medicine more relevant for young children. It has to be said, working with children as part of Teddy Bear Hospital is amazing. You may forget when you enter the Bubble that children even exist, as all you see are students, but going on visits to all our schools is an experience you won't forget! Whether you are helping a child bandage a teddys arm, or teaching them the "Heads, shoulders, knees and toes" song, it is sure to brighten up an otherwise dull Wednesday afternoon. Not only that, but you really get a chance to work on your communication skills, dealing with various ages of children with differing levels of understanding. The feedback from our visits has been fantastic. We are proud to have won Best New Society last year, visiting schools in the Fife area during health weeks and increasing awareness of Health and Safety.

Teddy Bear Hospital also raises money for children's charities. This year, our nominated charities are CHAS, the Children's Hospice Association Scotland and Mary's Meals. The work that these charities do is amazing and the society is proud to help these charities by fundraising for them. Last year we raised money for CHAS by hosting a milk and cookies night, cake sales and a film night. We intend to carry on this good work so look out for the many fundraising events coming your way.

The University Tibet Society seeks to promote the magnificent culture of Tibet, including Tibetan Buddhism and meditation, Tibetan politics, Tibetan Medicine, food, arts and other contemporary issues revolving around it. It aims to share the benefits that the Himalayan civilization can offer by inviting distinguished scholars and experts throughout the year to give public talks, seminars and classes to the student body. Besides that, it organizes lively workshops and hands-on activities that members and participants will surely find enthralling. The best part is, you don't have to be a Tibetan to join!

Are you someone who dares to be different by living outside St. Andrews and would brave your way to the university no matter how rainy and windy it gets?

Then please join us at the Townsend Society!
With a wide variety of students in the society from undergraduates, to postgraduates; young, mature; part time or full time, Townsend welcomes commuting students to the vibrant community within the University of St Andrews.
With Townsend’s close relationship to the university, commuting students have a voice which ensures commuting students enjoy the full benefits the university can offer!

The St Andrews University Tunnocks Caramel Wafer Appreciation Society strives the bring together wafer lovers from all over the world.
We meet every Wednesday, 7.30pm at the union bar (look for the tablecloth!). We also hold a number of charity events and tea parties throughout the year, as well as our yearly pilgramage to the Tunnocks factory in Uddingston.

Disclaimer: Tunnocks is a non-discrimatory society- lovers of Tunnocks tea cakes, caramel logs, snowballs and wafer creams are welcome too!

The St Andrews UNICEF on Campus society is committed to raising awareness of UNICEF's campaigns, as well as making as much money as possible their causes. We hold numerous events throughout the year, so there should be something for everyone to get involved with. Last year we had film screenings, bake sales, pub crawls, AIDS week, and our biggest annual event - 'St Andrews Got Talent. The money raised really does help, so if you want to get involved with a cause that makes a real difference, come along to a meeting and find out more, or email us - saunicefmail@st-andrews.ac.uk

UNYSA is one of 22 student branches across the UK, affiliated with the United Nations Association–UK. Perhaps the biggest society of its kind in St Andrews, UNYSA actively works to uphold the principles of the United Nations, educating and campaigning on a wide range of issues such as international development, economic justice and conflict resolution. By becoming a member, you will gain access to a global network of resources and contacts, be able to build relationships with students from other universities, and, of course, get free entry to all of our events.

The VDay Society is proud to be part of a global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women. In past years, students have taken part in this campaign by putting on yearly productions of Eve Ensler's 'The Vagina Monologues'. This annual event has quickly become a much-anticipated tradition at the University, and has been a sell-out success each year. This compelled us to establish the VDay Society in order to expand the campaign to include even more fundraising events to involve both the student and local community in St Andrews and to celebrate women all across the world. The campaign has grown over the last few years to include events such as an art exhibit, a performance night, and performances of Eve Ensler’s other productions.

The Vegetarian Society is meant for all students who would like to enjoy delicious vegetarian and vegan food affordably. Almost every week we hold potluck dinners, which are free if you bring a vegetarian dish. Naturally, many of our members are vegetarians, but carnivores are welcome so long as they love good veggie food. We cater to vegans as well. So if you are a vegetarian or just a fan of cheap meals, find out more about us at the societies fayres, email us at vegsoc@st-andrews.ac.uk, join our facebook group VegSoc, or check out our website at sites.google.com/site/standrewsvegsoc/

WARsoc fights an eternal battle to bring tabletop hobby gaming to the heathen masses. We hold weekly meetings where members can cobble together groups either to play there and then, or else arrange alternate game sessions throughout the week. What is played depends largely on what people are able and willing to run, though we strive to accommodate everyone’s tastes. We have a fairly extensive library for use by members, and regularly liaise with our local hobby retailers in Dundee to involve ourselves with their events. If you’re into this sort of thing, or in search of something genuinely different, WARsoc is definitely the place for you.

The Wildlife and Conservation Society…Where the wild things are.

Interested in wildlife and conservation? Then this is the society for you! Our society is full of events such as presentations from various conservation groups, documentary screenings, moth trapping, bat tracking, helping with conservation work in the area and much more. On top of all this, if you are into filming, there is the chance to create your own wildlife documentary to enter into the half cut film festival! Come and join Wildsoc!