Clubs & Societies

Please note: Non-ratified societies do not appear here. If your society is missing please contact the Societies and Communications Officer.

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Travel Society

The York University Travel Society is a community within the University for those interested in travelling. One of our main aims is to make travel more affordable for our members. For example we hope to offer travel grants from corporate sponsors. As well as this we are trying to organise as many discounts as possible. We also hold regular social events so that you can exchange travel stories, advice and also potentially find travel partners.

The Fringe - Alternative Music Society

York's rock and alternative music society 'The Fringe'. We are a open minded society that covers all alternative music from rock and metal to goth and industrial and everything in between. We do trips to places outside of York like Leeds, Manchester and Hull as well as putting on some great gigs in York.

Tanning Soc

Promoting the use of healthy tanning, while raising money for skin cancer research

Taiwanese Student Association

York Taiwanese Student Association (TSA) is a non-profit student organization that aims to promote the rich diversities of Taiwanese culture. It seeks to create a friendly environment in which members of the TSA can meet and interact with one another while furthering cross-society activities and interests. TSA attempts to incorporate all Taiwanese students at the University of York. To benefit Taiwanese students at the university, any other nationalities are welcome to join. The purpose of inclusion is to facilitate reciprocal cultural and language exchange between Taiwanese and non-Taiwanese students.

Thai Society

A student-run organisation whose aim is to provide information on Thai culture and to entertain. We are not only for Thai but also for those with an interest in Thailand. We organise social and cultural activities to provide an environment in which members can enjoy Thai culture and get to know each other.

Theme Park Appreciation Society

The Theme Park Appreciation society aims to offer members some of the best trips and socials available. With frequent trips to various theme parks and regular socials you’re guaranteed to meet other like minded people and create some memorable university experiences!

TFTV Society

The Theatre, Film and Television (TFTV) Society will hold regular meetings (at least once a month) where we screen and attend cultural events relevant to the club's interests. There will also be one academic meeting per year. It will be a place to form connections with staff, faculty and other students. Please check out our Facebook Group for TFTV Society and join for regular updates.

TheatreGoers

Join our society if you like going to the theatre! We go and see productions in York and the surronding area and plan other social events for our members as well.

Tea Cosy

The Tea Cosy provides a weekly forum for informal but stimulating discussion of current affairs, culture and other issues of the moment. Over the obligatory cup of tea and slice of cake anyone is welcome whatever their opinion! The society also hopes to fundraise for the charity WaterAid Uk, so we can give something back to the third world countries that produce most of Britain's tea. This is the society for you if you like debating but prefer an informal and friendly environment for discussion, and like a little sustenance of a of a cuppa!

The York Entrepreneur Society

The YEC aims to challenge students to display their enterprising and entrepreneurial skills through various events throughout the year. The society’s most popular event is the "York Apprentice” that usually takes place in the summer term. Other events have included an inter-university challenge between Leeds, Sheffield and York called ‘The Business’ as well as more specialised events testing marketing and design skills. Previous committee members from the society are now working for top graduate firms with a previous president working on the Kaufman Scholarship Scheme spending half a year in America visiting the top technological companies of today.

Trading and Investment Society

The Trading and Investment Club is the premier society for all budding investors. We aim to educate,promote and organise events that form part of the investment and trading sphere .We strive to be the focal point where the recruiters and students can meet as well as discuss current investment issues,careers advice and to a small extent ,wealth management. We will also aim to meet at least twice a month to discuss the latest tips and invite guest speakers. Feel free to contact us if you think you will be the next "Sage from Omaha"(Warren Buffett) and remember 'Be afraid when everybody is greedy,be greedy when everyone else is afraid'.