Student Societies & Sports

Welcome to Societies, Sports & Volunteering!

Hi! I'm Cleo (she/her), your Communities Officer for the 2025/2026 Academic Year!

Now you're at the University of Leicester, a whole new world of opportunities have opened up to you. Whether you want to get involved in activities, societies, sports, volunteering and fundraising or environment sustainability make sure to check out the pages below.

Societies

Sports

Volunteering

Come along to our Fairs

LUSUMA Freshers Fair Stall Holders: 15th September midnight - 12:01am; The atrium - George Davies Centre; This is for Non LUSUMA sports, societies and organisations who would like a stand to be represented at the LUSUMA freshers fair.; Freshers | Fairs | Advice

Fresh Festival 2025: 21st September 9am - 5th October 10pm; Freshers

SU Carnival: 22nd September noon - 3pm; SU Square; Freshers

Freebies Fair: 23rd September 10am - 4pm; O2 Academy; Freshers

Outdoor Activations: 23rd September 10am - 4pm; Centenary Square; Freshers

Sports & Societies Fair: 23rd September 10am - 4pm; SU Square; Freshers

Freebies Fair: 24th September 10am - 4pm; O2 Academy; Freshers

Sports & Societies Fair: 24th September 10am - 4pm; SU Square; Freshers

Volunteering & Support Fair: 25th September 10am - 4pm; SU Square; Freshers

GIAG Re-enactment Crafts - Hats: 25th September 6:30pm - 9pm; Ken Edwards - 322; Learn to make your own medieval hat! Various styles and colours to choose from.; Freshers | Give it a Go - Societies

Brookfield Welcome: 26th September 11am - 3pm; The Hub, Brookfield; Freshers

Laser Tag: 26th September 11am - 5pm; O2 Academy; Freshers

Give It A Go - Watson's Bar Trip: 26th September 7pm - 11pm; Watson's Vegan Cocktail Bar; The first of our two Give It A Go events is a trip to Watson's bar - named after Donald Watson, Leicester resident, coiner of the term "vegan", and co-founder of the Vegan Society - to get to know eachother and sample their unique vegan cocktails.; Freshers | Give it a Go - Societies

GIAG Re-enactment Combat: 27th September noon - 4pm; Viking Field (Roger Bettles Sport Centre); Learn the basics of medieval combat. Various weapons available, all equipment provided. It's safe and fun!; Sports | Freshers | Give it a Go - Societies | Give it a Go - Sports

East and South East Asian Mixer: 29th September noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson; Freshers

Oriental Society Meet & Greet: 29th September 6pm - 9pm; SBB 0.02; Freshers

Give It A Go - Social & Snacks: 30th September 4pm - 6pm; Campus (more detail soon); Our second of two Give It A Go events is a chill social on campus, with a selection of vegan snacks to try.; Freshers | Give it a Go - Societies

International Student Café: 1st October noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson; Freshers

Desi Mixer: 2nd October noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson; Freshers

GIAG Re-enactment Crafts - Bag: 2nd October 6:30pm - 9pm; Ken Edwards - 322; Learn to sew and embroider your own medieval pouch! Various colours to choose from and unlimited styles.; Freshers | Give it a Go - Societies

GIAG Re-enactment Combat: 4th October noon - 4pm; Viking Field (Roger Bettles Sport Centre); Learn the basics of medieval combat. Various weapons available, all equipment provided. It's safe and fun!; Sports | Freshers | Give it a Go - Societies | Give it a Go - Sports

MENA Mixer: 6th October noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson; Freshers

Distance Learning 101: 8th October noon - 12:50pm; Online; Freshers

European Mixer: 8th October noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson; Freshers

Flying Team Welcome Briefing I: 8th October 6pm - 7pm; Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3; A welcome talk, essential for new members and an opportunity for prospective members to find out what we do.; Sports | Freshers | Opportunities Online

Flying Team Welcome Briefing II: 10th October 6pm - 7pm; Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3; A welcome talk, essential for new members and an opportunity for prospective members to find out what we do.; Student Group | Sports | Freshers

North American Mixer: 13th October noon - 2pm; Global Lounge, Charles Wilson; Freshers

DL Officer Drop-In: 20th October 1pm - 1:50pm; Online; Freshers

Try our Societies and Sports Clubs Out

GIAG Re-enactment Crafts - Hats: 25th September 6:30pm - 9pm; Ken Edwards - 322; Learn to make your own medieval hat! Various styles and colours to choose from.

Give It A Go - Watson's Bar Trip: 26th September 7pm - 11pm; Watson's Vegan Cocktail Bar; The first of our two Give It A Go events is a trip to Watson's bar - named after Donald Watson, Leicester resident, coiner of the term "vegan", and co-founder of the Vegan Society - to get to know eachother and sample their unique vegan cocktails.

GIAG Re-enactment Combat: 27th September noon - 4pm; Viking Field (Roger Bettles Sport Centre); Learn the basics of medieval combat. Various weapons available, all equipment provided. It's safe and fun!

GIAG session 1: 27th September noon - 1:45pm; Danielle Brown Sports Hall; This session allows you to meet new people and play a bit of cricket in a fun and welcoming environment. You will get a taste of what training is like at UoLWCC and have a go at playing a softball match. Everyone is welcome no matter your ability!

Give It A Go - Social & Snacks: 30th September 4pm - 6pm; Campus (more detail soon); Our second of two Give It A Go events is a chill social on campus, with a selection of vegan snacks to try.

Chamber Choir - Give it a go: 30th September 7pm - 9pm; St Mary de Castro Church - Leicester; Love to sing? Come and join us for our first rehearsal of the term! Everyone welcome no matter your experience

ULMK GIAG Session 1: 1st October 1pm - 5pm; Meet us at 37 Putney Rd, Leicester LE2 7TF, we will be providing transport to the track from there; Come and experience the thrill of motorsport with ULMK! Our Give it a Go sessions are the perfect chance to hop into a kart, meet the team, and see what we’re all about – no experience needed, just bring your competitive spirit!

Give It a Go: Latin and Ballroom Dancing: 1st October 7pm - 8pm; Percy Gee, 3.13 Multi-Use Space; Have you ever wanted to try dancing like they do on strictly? Do you want to try a new hobby this year? Come to our GIAG session where you will be taught how to dance by our lovely coaches. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you!

GIAG Re-enactment Crafts - Bag: 2nd October 6:30pm - 9pm; Ken Edwards - 322; Learn to sew and embroider your own medieval pouch! Various colours to choose from and unlimited styles.

Give It a Go: Latin and Ballroom Dancing: 2nd October 7pm - 8pm; Percy Gee, 0.10 Gees; Have you ever wanted to try dancing like they do on strictly? Do you want to try a new hobby this year? Come to our GIAG session where you will be taught how to dance by our lovely coaches. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you!

GIAG Re-enactment Combat: 4th October noon - 4pm; Viking Field (Roger Bettles Sport Centre); Learn the basics of medieval combat. Various weapons available, all equipment provided. It's safe and fun!

ULMK GIAG Session 2: 4th October 1pm - 5pm; Meet us at 37 Putney Rd, Leicester LE2 7TF, we will be providing transport to the track from there; Come and experience the thrill of motorsport with ULMK! Our Give it a Go sessions are the perfect chance to hop into a kart, meet the team, and see what we’re all about – no experience needed, just bring your competitive spirit!

Flying Team Welcome Briefing I: 8th October 6pm - 7pm; Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3; A welcome talk, essential for new members and an opportunity for prospective members to find out what we do.

Flying Team Welcome Briefing II: 10th October 6pm - 7pm; Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3; A welcome talk, essential for new members and an opportunity for prospective members to find out what we do.