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  1. Feb 9, 2023 · Societies. Joining a society is a great opportunity to meet new people and make friends from around the world. Our Students' Association supports more than 290 student-led societies and volunteering groups, from the A cappella to the Yoga societies. With so many options, there’s bound to be something for you. If not, you can always start your ...

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  2. 19 hours ago · Welcome to CAS! We discuss contemporary issues through the lens of art - the visual arts, as well as music, theatre, film, and many more! Art is an accessible and immediate way to learn about important topics relevant to contemporary society! CAS is an inclusive, social, enjoyable environment where you can explore your passions and ultimately ...

  3. Apr 1, 2020 · Jelena Sofronijevic (Head of Arts at FreshAir.org.uk, Edinburgh’s student radio station) and Maisy Hallam (former Literature Editor at The Student) discuss their experiences of exclusivity and intersociety competition in the arts.

  4. Sep 11, 2024 · The University offers more than 290 student-led societies, ranging from academic groups to hobby-based clubs and niche communities focused on specific interests. These societies host a variety of socials and events such as balls, pub crawls, and picnics. Whether you’re passionate about debating world issues, practising a sport, or exploring a ...

    • Estonian Society
    • Kurdish Society
    • Japanese Society
    • Latin American Society
    • Creature Comforts
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    The Estonian Society, in addition to creating an environment for “Estonians and people interested in Estonia to meet and create strong connections here in Edinburgh,” they also work with national and international organisations to “encourage Estonian students to come to study at the University of Edinburgh.”

    The Kurdish Society encourages members to not only learn about “Kurdish language, culture and identity” but also to engage in the political atmosphere surrounding the Kurdish people. Though only 10-15% of the Latin American Society members come from outside the Latin American region, the society has “become more open for people outside Latin Americ...

    For those interested in Japanese culture, members of the Japan Society recommend Japan Day, their main event of year. The day is filled with “calligraphy, origami, gaming and various Japanese foods” and even “a friendly sumo suit fighting competition.” It is no wonder that that the society has been commended as the 'Most Sociable Society'. They enc...

    The Latin American Society runs a Latin American week every February. The crown jewel of this week is the Latin American Forum, which, according to its website, “serves as an opportunity to represent and integrate the Edinburgh Latin American community, as well as to develop international partnerships between the University of Edinburgh and first-c...

    For students who do join international societies they identify with, a bonus is the food that often comes with it. The biggest Estonian Society event is their “cozy Christmas dinner”, filled with Estonian food, the thing many Estonians say they miss the most from home. Students that join these societies can tap into a wealth of knowledge of where t...

    The Kurdish Society – a quarter of whose members are non-Kurdish – collaborates with other political societies at the University. With a strong emphasis on human rights, the society teams up with refugee action groups on campus. With this ethos, members have been shown to be “more enthusiastic about different cultures and identities.” This sentimen...

  5. Venues and events. The EUSA venues include Teviot Row (the oldest purpose-built Student Union - it opened in 1889), Potterrow (a café, bar, nightclub, and the Advice Place hub), The Pleasance (the home of Societies and Volunteering groups), and the Wee Red Bar (an Edinburgh institution at Edinburgh College of Art).

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  7. Oct 13, 2021 · As part of the University of Edinburgh student body, you have access to over 300 student societies and clubs. Lulu is here to tell you all about her favourites, and why she thinks societies are a great opportunity to meet people with whom you share interests with. Blog by Lulu, Sociology and Politics. One of the highlights of Welcome Week for ...