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Societies

Societies are groups of students with a shared interest. We have around 150 societies and if there’s something missing, it’s easy to start your own.

Different societies do different things and run in different ways. Some are focused on one big project per year, others have regular meetings, some organise activities that anyone can come to, others focus on organising things for their members, some societies are quite small, others are huge.

All societies are open to anyone and you can join societies throughout the year so take a look at what is on offer. Make sure you keep an eye on the list of societies as new ones start up quite regularly.

► CHEERS! Awards

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CHEERS! is our annual awards night for Students' Union Societies, Project V Volunteers, Campaigns, Student Media and Events. You can take a look at our previous CHEERS! ceremonies to find out what went on and who won what.

This year's event will take place in the summer term

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Production of the year
Lights, camera, action! Jazz hands, dramatic monologues and techies running round with gaffer tape. A production is an event with a specific audience, e.g. a drama/music performance

Event of the year
Captivating campus and keeping everyone talking about it for months afterwards. An event doesn’t necessarily have a specific audience, e.g. a display in Library Square

GENERAL OR SPECIFIC EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Innovation of the year
Just when you thought you'd seen it all… Something new and different and exciting

Environmental Innovation
Keeping the world green whether through campaigns and/or initiatives to put protecting the environment at the centre of what we do

The Diversity Award
Presented by the Students' Union Welfare Officer for commitment to equality and diversity through campaigns and/or initiatives to get more people involved in Students' Union activities

Excellence in Health & Safety
Amid all the weird and wonderful activities that go on, one of our main aims is to make sure that everyone survives intact. This award is presented to the group or individual that has shown excellence in health and safety.

Campaign of the year
Fighting for a cause and getting students involved to change the world one step at a time

Collaboration Award
To reward participation in themed events and weeks such as the Diversity Festival and to recognise groups that work with others

AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS

Outstanding Achievement Awards
Individuals who keep the busy world of societies moving through their enthusiasm and effort

AWARDS FOR SOCIETIES

Best Publicity
Showing off and spreading the word, whether for a one-off event or a sustained campaign

Outstanding Society Awards
Awarded to societies which have consistently impressed this year

Most Improved Society
Bigger, faster, stronger, better, nicer…

Best New Society
Launching with a bang, gathering support and members to add yet another amazing dimension to Sussex

Personality of the Year
Awarded to the individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the wonderful world of societies, inspiring others as they go. The winner of this award is selected from Outstanding Achievement Award nominees