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Overview

University is about more than just lectures. Chapter helps you discover and connect with hundreds of societies and sports clubs at your university, making it easy to pursue your passions and make lifelong friends.

500+ Societies

From Drama to Debating, Photography to Politics

All Sports

Every sport from Football to Ultimate Frisbee

Instant Join

Join group chats and see events immediately

Live Updates

Fixtures, results, socials, and announcements

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Discovering Clubs

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Browse Societies

Explore societies by category: Academic & Professional:
  • Subject-specific societies (Computer Science, Law, Medicine)
  • Career-focused groups
  • Academic debate and discussion
  • Professional networking
Arts & Performance:
  • Drama and theatre
  • Music (orchestras, bands, choirs)
  • Dance (ballet, hip-hop, ballroom)
  • Film and photography
  • Creative writing
Hobbies & Interests:
  • Gaming (board games, esports, tabletop)
  • Food and cooking
  • Fashion and beauty
  • Photography
  • Outdoor activities
Faith & Culture:
  • Religious societies (Christian Union, Islamic Society, etc.)
  • Cultural societies (African-Caribbean, Asian, European)
  • Language exchange groups
  • International student societies
Social & Political:
  • Political parties (Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat)
  • Campaign groups
  • Volunteering societies
  • Social action groups
Sports & Fitness:
  • Competitive sports teams
  • Recreational fitness groups
  • Yoga and meditation
  • Adventure sports
Use the search bar to find societies by name, or filter by category to browse.

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Sports Clubs

Every sport imaginable is available: Team Sports:
  • Football (multiple teams per gender and skill level)
  • Rugby (Union and League)
  • Basketball
  • Netball
  • Hockey (field and ice)
  • Volleyball
  • Cricket
  • American Football
Individual Sports:
  • Tennis
  • Badminton
  • Squash
  • Athletics (track and field)
  • Swimming
  • Rowing
  • Cycling
  • Triathlon
Martial Arts:
  • Boxing
  • Judo
  • Karate
  • Taekwondo
  • Kickboxing
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Alternative Sports:
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Quidditch
  • Cheerleading
  • Lacrosse
  • Fencing
  • Climbing
Most sports clubs have multiple teams at different skill levels, from beginners to elite BUCS competitors.

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Society Profile Pages

Tap any society to view their detailed profile:

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Header Section

  • Cover Image: Society branding or photos from events
  • Society Logo: Official emblem or icon
  • University Badge: Shows which uni the society belongs to
  • Member Count: See how many students are involved

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Quick Actions

One-tap access to key functions:
  • Join Group Chat: Instant access to the society’s group
  • View Events: See upcoming socials and meetings
  • Visit Website: Official society website
  • Social Media: Links to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok
  • Email Committee: Direct contact with society leaders
  • SU Page: Students’ Union official listing

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About Section

Society description including:
  • What the society does
  • Meeting frequency and locations
  • Membership benefits
  • Beginner-friendliness
  • Competition/performance opportunities
Formatted Text Support:
  • Bold and italics
  • Bullet points
  • Links
  • Line breaks preserved

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Events Section

See all upcoming events organized by the society:
  • Grouped by timeframe (Today, This Week, Later)
  • Event cards with images and details
  • Quick RSVP from profile page
  • Filter by event type
Event Count Badge: “Events (12)” shows total upcoming events

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Teams Section (Sports Only)

For sports clubs with multiple teams:
  • Men’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd teams
  • Women’s teams
  • Mixed teams
  • Recreational teams
Each team shows:
  • Team name and logo
  • League/division
  • Current standings (if applicable)
  • Recent results
  • Upcoming fixtures
Tap a team to see:
  • Full fixture list
  • Squad roster
  • Statistics
  • Training times
  • Team chat access

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Committee Section

Meet the society leadership:
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Social Secretary
  • Other committee members
Each member shows:
  • Name and profile picture
  • Position/role
  • Contact information (if public)
  • “Message” button
Quick access to society socials:
  • Instagram (opens app or web view)
  • Twitter/X
  • Facebook page
  • TikTok
  • LinkedIn (for professional societies)
  • YouTube (for performance societies)

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Stats & Info

Membership:
  • Total members
  • Active members this year
  • “Popular with your course” indicator
Activity Level:
  • Events per term
  • Last event date
  • Average attendance
Ratings & Reviews:
  • Student ratings (if available)
  • Reviews from members
  • “Recommended by X friends”

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Joining Societies

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Join Process

1. Browse and Discover Find societies that interest you. 2. View Profile Tap to see full details, events, and member info. 3. Join Group Chat Tap “Join Group” to:
  • Access the society’s group chat
  • See pinned messages with important info
  • View upcoming events
  • Get notifications for announcements
4. Auto-Follow Joining the group automatically:
  • Adds society events to your calendar
  • Shows society posts in your feed
  • Subscribes you to updates
Joining the group chat is free and instant. Most societies also require Students’ Union membership (usually £5-15/year) for official membership benefits and event access.

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Official Membership

Many societies require SU membership for:
  • Discounted event tickets
  • Competition eligibility
  • Voting rights in society meetings
  • Access to exclusive resources
Purchase via:
  • Students’ Union website (linked from society profile)
  • Society taster events
  • Freshers’ Fair stalls

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Sports Club Features

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Training Schedule

View regular training sessions:
  • Day and time
  • Location (pitch, court, or facility)
  • Skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
  • Equipment needed
  • Contact for queries
Recurring Training: Most clubs train 2-3 times per week:
  • Monday & Wednesday evenings
  • Tuesday & Thursday mornings
  • Weekend sessions

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Fixtures & Results

Complete fixture list:
  • Upcoming matches with RSVP
  • Date, time, and venue
  • Opposition team
  • League/competition
  • Transport arrangements
Live Updates:
  • Score notifications during matches
  • Goal/try scorers
  • Final results
  • Match reports
Results Archive:
  • Past match scores
  • Season statistics
  • League tables
  • Performance trends

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Match Day Details

For each fixture:
  • Opponent: Team name and logo
  • Competition: League, cup, or friendly
  • Venue: Home or away (with address)
  • Meet Time: When to arrive
  • Transport: Provided minibus or independent travel
  • Kit: What to wear/bring
  • Entry Fee: Match day contribution
  • Social After: Post-match plans (if applicable)
RSVP early to secure your spot. Many teams limit traveling squads to 16-18 players.

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Team Selection

For competitive teams:
  • Squad list published weekly
  • Starting XI/team selection
  • Substitutes
  • Training attendance tracking

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Society Events

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Types of Society Events

Regular Meetings:
  • Weekly/fortnightly gatherings
  • Workshops and training
  • Committee meetings
  • General assemblies
Socials:
  • Welcome drinks
  • Pub quizzes
  • Themed parties
  • End-of-term celebrations
  • Balls and formals
Competitions & Performances:
  • Debate competitions
  • Theatre productions
  • Music concerts
  • Sports tournaments
  • Hackathons
Educational Events:
  • Guest speaker series
  • Career panels
  • Skills workshops
  • Industry visits
  • Conference attendance
Fundraising:
  • Charity events
  • Sponsored challenges
  • Bake sales
  • Raffles and auctions
Special Events:
  • Freshers’ welcome
  • Annual dinners
  • Award ceremonies
  • Varsity competitions
  • Alumni reunions

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Group Chat Integration

Every society and sports club has a dedicated group chat:

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Chat Features

Announcements: Committee can pin important messages:
  • Event details and changes
  • Training cancellations
  • Membership deadlines
  • Election nominations
Media Gallery: View all shared photos:
  • Event photos
  • Match action shots
  • Social pictures
  • Memories from the year
Polls: Democratic decision making:
  • Vote on social venues
  • Choose event dates
  • Select team kit designs
  • Decide on trip destinations
Event Shares: Events posted directly to chat:
  • Quick RSVP without leaving chat
  • Discussion in replies
  • Remind feature for forgetful members
Member Directory: See all society members:
  • Search by name
  • View profiles
  • Direct message members
  • Find friends already in the society
Keep group chats respectful. Society chats are moderated by committee members and inappropriate behavior may result in removal.

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Committee Management Tools

For society committee members:

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Admin Features

Manage Members:
  • Approve join requests (if approval required)
  • Remove inactive members
  • Promote to admin roles
  • Export member list
Create Events:
  • Post as the society account
  • Add cover images and tickets
  • Set capacity and RSVP tracking
  • Send notifications to all members
Post Updates:
  • Announcement posts
  • Photo albums from events
  • Achievement celebrations
  • Newsletter content
Moderate Chat:
  • Pin important messages
  • Delete inappropriate content
  • Mute disruptive members
  • Set chat guidelines
Analytics:
  • Member engagement metrics
  • Event attendance rates
  • Most active members
  • Growth trends

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Claim Your Society

If you’re on a society committee:
  1. Navigate to society profile
  2. Tap “Claim This Society”
  3. Verify your position:
    • Upload proof (SU portal screenshot, committee email)
    • Provide Student ID
    • SU staff verification
  4. Await approval (usually 24-48 hours)
  5. Gain admin access to group and posting privileges
Only verified committee members can claim and manage society pages to prevent impersonation.

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Freshers’ Fair Integration

During freshers’ week: Enhanced Discovery:
  • “Freshers’ Fair” category filter
  • Taster event calendar
  • Sign-up deadline reminders
  • Stall location map
Quick Join:
  • Scan QR codes at society stalls
  • Instant group chat access
  • Auto-add taster events to calendar
Recommendations:
  • “Based on your course”
  • “Popular with students like you”
  • “Friends are members of”

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Search & Filters

Find societies and sports by:
  • Name
  • Keywords in description
  • Committee member names
  • Event names

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Filter Options

Category:
  • All categories
  • Specific category only
Activity Level:
  • Very Active (3+ events/month)
  • Active (1-2 events/month)
  • Occasional
Membership Size:
  • Small (under 50 members)
  • Medium (50-150 members)
  • Large (150+ members)
Cost:
  • Free to join
  • Membership fee required
Skill Level:
  • Beginner-friendly
  • All levels
  • Competitive/advanced
Meeting Time:
  • Weekday evenings
  • Weekends
  • Flexible/varied

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University-Specific Lists

Societies and sports are filtered by your university:
  • Only see clubs at your uni
  • Accurate contact information
  • Relevant event locations
  • Correct committee details
Cross-University Events: Some events involve multiple universities:
  • Varsity competitions
  • Inter-university debates
  • Joint society socials
  • National competitions

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Notifications

Stay updated on society activity: Event Notifications:
  • New events posted
  • RSVP confirmations
  • Event reminders
  • Last-minute changes
Chat Notifications:
  • New messages (mute-able per group)
  • Mentions of your name
  • Pinned message updates
  • Poll results
Society Updates:
  • Important announcements
  • Committee elections
  • Membership renewals
  • Achievement highlights
Customize notification preferences per society in Settings > Notifications > Groups.

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Best Practices

Most societies have taster events and sign-up deals during the first weeks. Don’t miss out!
Attend a few events before paying membership fees. Most societies welcome guests to initial sessions.
Engage with the community, respond to polls, and attend events regularly to get the most value.
Quality over quantity. It’s better to be active in 3-5 societies than passive in 20.
Consider running for committee positions in your second or third year. Great for CV and leadership skills.
Committee members are volunteers. Be patient with response times and appreciate their work.

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Technical Details

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Society Data Model

struct Society {
    let id: Int
    let name: String
    let description: String?
    let universityName: UniversityName
    let imageURL: String?
    let website: String?
    let email: String?
    let link: String // SU page
    let category: SocietyCategory
    let teams: [SportsTeam]? // For sports societies
    let socialMedia: SocialMediaLinks
}

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Sports Team Model

struct SportsTeam {
    let id: UUID
    let name: String
    let sport: Sports
    let logo: String?
    let league: League
    let universityName: UniversityName
}

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Image Storage

Society images: 
https://images.chapteruni.com/societies/{UNIVERSITY}/{SOCIETY_ID}/logo.jpg
https://images.chapteruni.com/societies/{UNIVERSITY}/{SOCIETY_ID}/cover.jpg

Groups & Messaging

Access society group chats and stay connected

Events Calendar

View all society and sports events in one calendar

Campus Feed

See society updates and announcements in your feed

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