What is the Societies Council?
The Societies Council is the opportunity for societies to come together to share ideas, work together and have your say on how the Students’ Union supports your societies
Your opinions are essential for shaping how we work to support each other and enable societies to continue to grow and develop
Every society should be represented by at least one member at each council. All student society members are welcome and encouraged to attend
UWS Students' Union Societies Council Bye Law
When and Where?
Meetings will usually last one hour and will be held online to accomodate societies across our campuses.
2026/2027 Societies Council dates:
- Monday 24th August 2026
- Tuesday 6th October 2026
- Tuesday 12th January 2027
- Monday 22nd March 2027
We also have additional training workshops, designed to help societies collaborate and grow:
- Wednesday 23rd September 2026 - Event planning Workshop
- Tuesday 3rd November 2026 - Social Media Workshop
- Thursday 3rd December 2026 - Fundraising Workshop
- Tuesday 2nd March 2027 - Volunteer Recognition Award Workshop
- Wednesday 14th April 2027 - Societies Succession Planning
Societies Leadership Team
Would you like to take a leading role in how our societies are organised at UWS? Why not nominate yourself for a position on our Societies Leadership Team?
The role involves:
- Planning and coordinating joint society events and activities
- Approving new society affiliations and society funding decisions
- Ensuring the Students’ Union acts on ideas and issues raised at Societies Council meetings
Find our more and nominate yourself here:
2026/27 Students' Union: Societies Leadership Team
When and Where?
The Societies Council meets 4-6 times a year. Meetings will usually last one hour and can be online or in person
Societies Council Minutes and Actions
24th August 2026 - Societies Freshers' Week Training