Start a society

Want to start a new society? We try to keep it as simple as possible, so everything you need is included in our Society Starter Pack. Alternatively, you may wish to adopt a society that previously existed.

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Society starter pack.

A society in the University of Stirling Students’ Union is a group of 3 or more University of Stirling students with a shared interest, hobby or goal.
Societies are run by the University of Stirling Students’ Union and are therefore separate but connected to the University.
Any group of current students at the University of Stirling can set up a society with the Students’ Union. You do not need to have experience running a group before, just an idea and passion to make it happen.
The starter pack includes a template constitution, a financial plan, and much more.

Download Society Starter Pack

Two students at a societies fair in a dance pose, the guy is holding the girl who is bending backwards.

What makes a society.

Society Constitution

This is a document which explains the aims of the society and what the committee positions are. Once submitted, it awaits approval by the Societies Executive Committee (SEC) who are a group of elected students.

All societies are expected to use the template constitution included in the Society Starter Pack. You'll edit the highlighted parts, including the society name, aims, and committee positions.

Please submit your Starter Pack (which includes your proposed constitution) to the Societies Executive Committee by one of the following deadlines*:

02/10/26
20/11/26
05/02/27
26/03/27

*Deadlines are typically 9am on the Friday after Societies Forum (fka Communities Zone) meetings. The SEC then meets on the following Tuesday. These deadlines are tentative and subject to change.

Submit constitution to SEC

Memberships

All societies require 3 paid core members (President, Secretary, and Treasurer) to affiliate with the Students' Union.

There is a "grace period" of one full semester for new groups to establish themselves. This means paying for a SU Societies Membership and the set fee for the society itself. Memberships can be bought online through the society's webpage.

Society committee

The society committee is a group of students tasked with running the group. All society committees must be elected democratically by current members at an Annual General Meeting, or an Emergency General Meeting if a post becomes open.

The President, Secretary and Treasurer are mandatory positions and will appear on the academic transcript upon graduation.

Any additional committee roles must be voted in by the current membership and sent to the VP Communities for approval prior to being officially elected. All other committee roles are optional and appear on transcripts as 'Committee Member'

Adopt a society.

Do you want to help run a society, but can’t think of an idea for a new one? Look no further! Consider ‘adopting’ one of our dormant societies that didn’t have enough committee members to continue.

This process is about reviving these groups that didn’t quite make it, and helping them thrive once more!

Societies up for adoption

A Cappella: Aims to encourage creativity, cultivate a sense of community, teach core music skills and provide performance opportunities
Ahlulbayt: Aims to create a student community inspired by the teachings of the Ahlulybayt, dedicated to fostering unitym learning and psiritual growth
Albion Supporters Club: Aims to improve accessibility to Stirling Albion’s games for Stirling Students
Amnesty International: Human rights organisation which campaigns against injustice and inequality everywhere
Analytica: Aims to promote/support/encourage students of the University of Stirling to adapt/enhance the analytical approach in their relevant studies and professional life
Asia Scotland Business Club: Aims to promote the events that the Asia Scotland Institute organises throughout the semester, To organise ASI events at the University, To promote a greater understanding of Asia through the sharing of knowledge
British Red Cross: Promote Red Cross values within the University, and raising awareness of ongoing humanitarian crises across the world
Chinese Students & Scholars Association: Aims to provide a community that supports current Chinese students and researchers at Stirling
Comic & SciFi: Aims to stimulate the appreciations of and creation of illustrated literature throughout the University
Cooperative Society: Aims to encourage the establishment of student owned co-operative ventures
Coppafeel Uniboob: Aims to promote breast cancer awareness amongst all students at the University and the wider community of Stirling via face-to-face interaction and social media outlets
Craft Beer: Aims to educate members about the production process of different types of craft beer and its cultural and historical significance
Dumyat Dragons Quadball: A fun and friendly quadball team. Quadball is a fast-paced mixed gender sport open to all abilities.
European Law (ELSA): Aims to contribute to legal education in an international context, to foster mutual understanding and to promote social responsibility for the law students at the University of Stirling
Events & Networking: Aims to help its members become aware of the importance of a wide network with people of different interests and skills
First Aid Africa: Aims to facilitate participation in the work of the charity First Aid Africa by means of regular meetings, functions, training and other activities
Gin Tasting: Aims to bring together like-minded people to explore new gins while socialising with their peers
Italian Society: Aims to promote the Italian culture within the Stirling University population
Latin Dance: Aims to share and organise opportunities to explore the world of Latin dances through regular classes
Libertarian: Aims to promote and uphold classical liberal values such as the freedom of expression, limited state interference upon the private lives of individuals and the principles of equality and liberty under the law
Maltese Society: Aims to create a friendly community open to everyone to appreciate Maltese cultural traditions
Medical Engineering: Aims to showcase and support the notion of continual commitment to the medical and engineering fields
Meditation & Manifestation: Aims to spread spirituality and improve the happiness of students
Mental Wellbeing: Aims to provide a space space for all, and campaign for mental health
MENtal Wellbeing: Aims to break the stigma that men should not be sensitive and do not need support
Model UN: Aims to provide members with the necessary knowledge about the Model UN conference and partake in it
Paintball: Aims to organise events for those wishing to be involved in paintball
Pakistani: Aims to celebrate Pakistani culture, traditions and unity at the University of Stirling
Patches4Peace: Aims to bring people together through valuable life skills for the benefit of the community
Poets: Aims to open doors to poetry events and competitions, provide opportunities to meet established poets and writers, and encourage opportunities to network with a diverse range of individuals in Stirling
Raising & Giving (RAG): Aims to raise as much awareness for chosen charities as possible
Red Stirling: Aims to be a space for discussion of all forms of left wing thought, respectful of all regardless of traditions or tendencies that members ascribe to
Redeemed Student Society: Aims to support the development of students spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially
Scottish Nationalist Association: Aim to represent members and supporters of the Scottish Nationalist Party at the University
Sexual Health & Education: Aims to create a forum for inclusive and diverse sex education
Sports Society: Aims to encourage and develop interest in sport programmes at the University
Student Action for Refugees (STAR): Aim to campraise awareness and campaign to improve the lives of refugees
Stirling Alternative Music Project (STAMP): Aims to promote inclusivity and accessibility within electronic music production and performance
Stirling Entrepreneurs Society: Aim to create a community for those interested in business, start ups, or personal growth.
Swing in Stirling: Aims to connect everyone interested in swing dancing, teaching various styles or swing
The order of stirling wizarding society: Aims to bring together people with a passion and love of the Harry Potter series, and welcome and include everyone, regardless of race, gender, disability or sexual orientation
Tri Alpha: A sorority aiming to encourage members to embrace sisterhood
Volunteering Society: Aims to promote, fundraise and raise awareness of local charities, organisations and projects
Women in STEM: Aims to build a society where women in STEM feel supported and can share experience and opportunities
World Cuisine: Aims to facilitate the exchange of culinary expertise and ideas
Yoghurt Appreciation Society: Aims to promote the consumption of yoghurt

Adoption process

Choose a society from the current list of dormant clubs.
Find a president, secretary and treasurer. (If you can't find all three positions, still contact us and and we’ll let you know if anyone else expresses interest in the society.)
Email societies.union@stir.ac.uk to register your interest
Meet with Activities Development Coordinator & VP Communities to discuss what running a society entails, and read our society handbook.
We will contact you with the society's constitution so that you can amend this if necessary.
Submit your revival plan - this will be emailed to you upon completion of the Adopt a Society application

The revival plan will include

Logo
Social media details
GIAG idea
General plan for meetings

Note that if other people have registered their interest in adopting the same society, you will be connected with them.