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.

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Come along to our Fairs

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

Freshers Fair: 23rd September 10am - 4pm; Percy Gee; Freshers

Glider - GIAG/Showcase: 23rd September 10am - 4pm; Fielding Johnson Lawn; GIAG! Come meet the Flying Team at the Fielding Johnson Lawn, where you can see the glider and learn how to join the team!; Freshers | Give it a Go session

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

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

Freshers GIAG workshop! Checks and Balances: Preventing legal injustice (FREE): 23rd September noon - 1pm; Percy Gee Building 2.23 Training Room, 2/F; Join us for an informal one-hour workshop with the charity The Rights Xplorers Programme and come to get to know us. Discover how we tackle legal injustice, explore the UK's checks and balances system and learn how you can get involved!; Freshers | Give it a Go session

GIAG - Boat Club (Land Sessions): 23rd September 4:30pm - 6:30pm; Charles Wilson Building; Freshers

Swimming GIAG session 1: 23rd September 7pm - 8:30pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre; Student Group | Sports | Freshers

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

Fresher's Fair Stall: 24th September 10am - 4pm; Student Union; ｡𖦹°‧ Want to talk psychology and have a chance of spinning our holy wheel?｡𖦹°; Freshers

Glider - GIAG/Showcase: 24th September 10am - 4pm; Fielding Johnson Lawn; GIAG! Come meet the Flying Team at the Fielding Johnson Lawn, where you can see the glider and learn how to join the team!; Freshers | Give it a Go session

Societies' Fair: 24th September 10am - 4pm; Percy Gee Building (SU); Come see us at the fresher's fair (stall 56) to win some prizes, and meet some of the committee!; Freshers | Advice Service event

Society of Change Ringers - GIAG/Showcase: 24th September 10am - 4pm; Fielding Johnson Lawn; GIAG! Come meet the Society of Change Ringers at the Fielding Johnson Lawn, where you can see the mini-ring and have a try!; Freshers | Give it a Go session

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

GIAG LGBTea: 24th September 2pm - 4pm; Liberation room in Percy Gee (SU); The first of our weekly queer tea and coffee catch-ups. Come along for free hot drinks and to meet some of the queer community at UOL. Rainbow UoL lanyards will be available for everyone who wants one!; De-Stress campaign | Advice Service event | Freshers | Give it a Go session

Swimming GIAG session 2: 24th September 3pm - 4:30pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre; Student Group | Sports | Freshers

ULISOC Annual Meet & Greet: 24th September 5pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess Lecture Theatre 2; 🚨 NOT TO BE MISSED: ULISOC Annual Meet & Greet 🚨; Student Group | Freshers | Give it a Go session

GIAG Tabletop Games: 24th September 6pm - 9:30pm; Sir Bob Burgess Building, Room 1.02 & 1.03; Come and see what Tabletop Games Society is about! We'll have D&D, Tabletop Roleplaying Games, Warhammer, Mini Painting, Social Deduction Games, Board Games, TCGs and More! Welcome to Freshers and previous students alike. See you there!; Freshers | Give it a Go session

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

Give It A Go - Thursday: 25th September 1pm - 3pm; SYN; Give It a Go Session for UoL Barbell being held at SYN Gym; Freshers | Give it a Go session

Brothers' Games Night 🎮: 25th September 5pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess 1.01; ULISOC Presents: Brothers' Games Night 🎮; Student Group | Freshers | Give it a Go session

Sisters’ Games Night ❤️: 25th September 5pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess 1.02; ULISOC Presents: Sisters’ Games Night ❤️; Student Group | Freshers | Give it a Go session

Give It A Go! (Taster Session): 25th September 6pm - 7:30pm; Sir Bob Burgess 1.04; ⋆｡° Come along to our Give It a Go! ⋆｡° A relaxed evening with games, fun activities and plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded people.; Freshers | Give it a Go session

Glee Club GIAG: 25th September 6:30pm - 8:30pm; 1.01 Liberation Room - Percy Gee Building; Freshers | Give it a Go session

Water Polo GIAG session 1: 25th September 7:30pm - 9pm; Cossington pool; Student Group | Sports | Freshers

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

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

GIAG - Boat Club (Land Sessions): 26th September 3pm - 5:30pm; Charles Wilson Building; Freshers

Board games and pizza meet and greet: 26th September 6pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess, 1.04; Meet and greet social for anyone interested in first aid or joining the society to meet everyone in a relaxed social environment. Free pizza!!; Student Group | Freshers | Give it a Go session | Volunteering

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 session

September Book Club: 27th September 10am - noon; Room 3.3, David Wilson Library; We will be discussing The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (sweet treats available!); Freshers | Give it a Go session

GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions): 27th September 1pm - 5pm; Leicester Rowing Club; Freshers

Swimming GIAG session 3: 27th September 3pm - 4:30pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre; Student Group | Sports | Freshers

Hockey - GIAG Session (No. 2): 27th September 4pm - 8pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre; This will give anyone interested in Hockey an insight into the sport and our club at the University of Leicester! It will be fun and accessible for those at any stage of their hockey journey, whether just starting out or having previously played.; Freshers

AstRoSoc Observatory Night GIAG 1: 27th September 7pm - 10pm; Olive Banks, The Village, LE2 2LH; Ever wanted to look at the stars through a large (ish) telescope? Join AstRoSoc at our first observatory night of the academic year! Meet us at Olive Banks in The Village, where we'll have a presentation/quiz, then we'll walk over to the observatory!; Student Group | Freshers | Give it a Go session

GIAG karaoke: 27th September 8pm - 11:30pm; Rainbow & Dove, 185 Charles Street; Join us for karaoke and drinks in Rainbow & Dove. They have a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available at good prices for everyone.; De-Stress campaign | Freshers | Give it a Go session

Mixed Hockey GIAG Session: 28th September noon - 4pm; Roger Bettles Astro; Sports | Freshers

GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions): 28th September 1pm - 5pm; Leicester Rowing Club; Freshers

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

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

GIAG Tabletop Games: 29th September 6pm - 9:30pm; Sir Bob Burgess Building, Room 2.02 & 2.03; Come and see what Tabletop Games Society is about! We'll have D&D, Tabletop Roleplaying Games, Warhammer, Mini Painting, Social Deduction Games, Board Games, TCGs and More! Welcome to Freshers and previous students alike. See you there!; Freshers | Give it a Go session

Glee Club GIAG: 29th September 6:30pm - 8:30pm; 0.13 Union Studio - Percy Gee Building; Freshers | Give it a Go session

Give It A Go - Social & Snacks: 30th September 4pm - 6pm; Percy Gee Board Room 3.01; 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 session

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

GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions): 1st October 1pm - 5pm; Leicester Rowing Club; Freshers

Outdoor Give It A Go: 1st October 2pm - 4pm; Victoria Park Skatepark; Our first give it a go session, which will be hosted at Victoria Park skatepark, weather permitting.; De-Stress campaign | Sports | Freshers | Give it a Go session

Swim Trials: 1st October 3pm - 4:30pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre; Student Group | Sports | Freshers

GIAG Trung Thu - Mid-Autumn Festival: 1st October 5pm - 6:45pm; 1.01 PG Liberation Room; A fun way to explore culture, food, and tradition—everyone’s welcome!; Student Group | Workshop | Freshers | Give it a Go session

GIAG Tabletop Games: 1st October 6pm - 9:30pm; Sir Bob Burgess Building, Room 1.02 & 1.03; Come and see what Tabletop Games Society is about! We'll have D&D, Tabletop Roleplaying Games, Warhammer, Mini Painting, Social Deduction Games, Board Games, TCGs and More! Welcome to Freshers and previous students alike. See you there!; Give it a Go session | Freshers

Meet & Greet Pub Quiz (GIAG): 1st October 7pm - 10pm; The Loaded Dog; Come join us for our first meet & greet of the year! Whether you’re here for the quiz or just to meet new people, everyone’s welcome — all years, all courses, and no membership required! Check out our Instagram for more information.; De-Stress campaign | Freshers | Give it a Go session

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

LANMA Meet and Greet: 2nd October 6:30pm - 9pm; Percy Gees 2.20; Come join us for our first event of the year! For this year's meet and greet, we will be hosting a games night. You can expect switch games, Jackbox and more. More importantly, we will also be giving away Free PIZZA (subject to availability).; Freshers | Give it a Go session

Water polo GIAG session 2: 2nd October 7:30pm - 9pm; Cossington pool; Student Group | Sports | Freshers

GIAG - Boat Club (Land Sessions): 3rd October 3pm - 5:30pm; Charles Wilson Building; Freshers

Give It A Go!: 3rd October 6pm - 8pm; SBB 0.03; Freshers | Give it a Go session

AstRoSoc Observatory Night GIAG 2: 3rd October 7pm - 10pm; Olive Banks, The Village, LE2 2LH; Ever wanted to look at the stars through a large(ish) telescope? Join AstRoSoc at our second observatory night of the academic year! Meet us at Olive Banks in The Village, where we'll have a presentation/quiz, then we'll walk over to the observatory!; Student Group | Freshers | Give it a Go session

Meet & Greet Games Night (GIAG): 3rd October 7pm - 10pm; Firebug; Come join us again for our second meet & greet of the year! Whether you’re here for the games or just to meet new people, everyone’s welcome — all years, all courses, and no membership required! Check out our Instagram for more information.; De-Stress campaign | Freshers | Give it a Go session

Physio Karaoke Night: 3rd October 8pm - 11:30pm; Loaded dog - 144 London Road, Leicester, LE2 1ED, United Kingdom; Join us for a Karaoke night at loaded dog, a fun way to get to know other members across the different years and break the ice a little. See you there!; Student Group | Freshers

GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions): 4th October 1pm - 5pm; Leicester Rowing Club; Freshers

GIAG - Boat Club (Water Sessions): 5th October 1pm - 5pm; Leicester Rowing Club; Freshers

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

Indoor Give It A Go: 8th October 2pm - 4pm; Skate Parlour; The indoor session will be hosted at Skate Parlour on Burgess Road, please sign the waiver available on the main society website to be able to attend, as well as reserving your place through this event.; De-Stress campaign | Sports | Freshers | Give it a Go session

KREATIVE KICKBACK: 9th October 7pm - 10:30pm; Foxhut bar, 78 Welford road, LE2 7ab; the official welcome to We Create !!!; Freshers | Give it a Go session

Americas 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

Swimming GIAG session 1: 23rd September 7pm - 8:30pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre

Swimming GIAG session 2: 24th September 3pm - 4:30pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre

ULISOC Annual Meet & Greet: 24th September 5pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess Lecture Theatre 2; 🚨 NOT TO BE MISSED: ULISOC Annual Meet & Greet 🚨

Freshers only GIAG: 24th September 5:15pm - 8pm; Meet in foyer of Percy Gee, then we will be at Freeman's Cottages Group Study Room 3; A freshers only event including a campus scavenger hunt and other activities!

Brothers' Games Night 🎮: 25th September 5pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess 1.01; ULISOC Presents: Brothers' Games Night 🎮

Sisters’ Games Night ❤️: 25th September 5pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess 1.02; ULISOC Presents: Sisters’ Games Night ❤️

Water Polo GIAG session 1: 25th September 7:30pm - 9pm; Cossington pool

Give it a Go - Neurodiversity Society: 26th September 5pm - 9pm; Liberation Room Percy Gee; If you're interested in potentially joining Neurodiversity Society, please come along to our Give it a Go event to get a feel for what it is we do every week at our weekly social meets.

Board games and pizza meet and greet: 26th September 6pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess, 1.04; Meet and greet social for anyone interested in first aid or joining the society to meet everyone in a relaxed social environment. Free pizza!!

Swimming GIAG session 3: 27th September 3pm - 4:30pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre

AstRoSoc Observatory Night GIAG 1: 27th September 7pm - 10pm; Olive Banks, The Village, LE2 2LH; Ever wanted to look at the stars through a large (ish) telescope? Join AstRoSoc at our first observatory night of the academic year! Meet us at Olive Banks in The Village, where we'll have a presentation/quiz, then we'll walk over to the observatory!

GIAG Fencing 1200-1300: 28th September noon - 1pm

Mixed Hockey GIAG Session: 28th September noon - 4pm; Roger Bettles Astro

Give it a go: 28th September 1pm - 4pm; Stoughton Road Playing Fields; American football give it a go trial session

GIAG Beginner Tap: 29th September 6pm - 7pm; 3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee; No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!

GIAG Inter/Adv Tap: 29th September 7pm - 8pm; 3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee; If you already have some dance experience, please come and join our lovely dancers for a free taster session!

Swim Trials: 29th September 7pm - 8:30pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre

GIAG Beginner Modern: 29th September 8pm - 9pm; 3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee; No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!

GIAG Inter/Adv Modern: 29th September 9pm - 10pm; 3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee; If you already have some dance experience, please come and join our lovely dancers for a free taster session!

Women's Cricket GIAG session 2: 30th September 6pm - 8pm; 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!

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. No need to buy membership for this event!

GIAG Commercial: 30th September 7pm - 8pm; 3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee; No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!

GIAG Hip Hop: 30th September 8pm - 9pm; 3.13 Multi Use Space, Percy Gee; No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!

Outdoor Give It A Go: 1st October 2pm - 4pm; Victoria Park Skatepark; Our first give it a go session, which will be hosted at Victoria Park skatepark, weather permitting.

Swim Trials: 1st October 3pm - 4:30pm; Roger Bettles Sports Centre

GIAG Trung Thu - Mid-Autumn Festival: 1st October 5pm - 6:45pm; 1.01 PG Liberation Room; A fun way to explore culture, food, and tradition—everyone’s welcome!

SELS Give it a Go: 1st October 6:30pm - 8pm; Meet fellow members and learn about all SELS has to offer. If interested, please collect an event ticket or sign up to the Sports & Entertainment Law Society Mailing List.

Weekly social meet: 2nd October 5pm - 9pm; Training Room Percy Gee; A general chill session where we do activities such as playing games, do crafts (such as pin badge making), film watching, member led events and more!

GIAG Beginner Contemporary: 2nd October 6pm - 7pm; 0.13 Union Studio, Percy Gee; No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!

GIAG Inter/Adv Contemporary: 2nd October 7pm - 8pm; 0.13 Union Studio, Percy Gee; If you already have some dance experience, please come and join our lovely dancers for a free taster session!

Water polo GIAG session 2: 2nd October 7:30pm - 9pm; Cossington pool

GIAG Beginner Ballet: 2nd October 8pm - 9pm; 0.13 Union Studio, Percy Gee; No experience needed, come and join our dance family and try something new, for free!

GIAG Inter/Adv Ballet: 2nd October 9pm - 10pm; 0.13 Union Studio, Percy Gee; If you already have some dance experience, please come and join our lovely dancers for a free taster session!

AstRoSoc Observatory Night GIAG 2: 3rd October 7pm - 10pm; Olive Banks, The Village, LE2 2LH; Ever wanted to look at the stars through a large(ish) telescope? Join AstRoSoc at our second observatory night of the academic year! Meet us at Olive Banks in The Village, where we'll have a presentation/quiz, then we'll walk over to the observatory!

Physio Karaoke Night: 3rd October 8pm - 11:30pm; Loaded dog - 144 London Road, Leicester, LE2 1ED, United Kingdom; Join us for a Karaoke night at loaded dog, a fun way to get to know other members across the different years and break the ice a little. See you there!

ULISOC Sisters’ Dine Out: 7th October 5pm - 8pm; Haute Dolci, 84-86 Granby Street, LE1 1DJ

Indoor Give It A Go: 8th October 2pm - 4pm; Skate Parlour; The indoor session will be hosted at Skate Parlour on Burgess Road, please sign the waiver available on the main society website to be able to attend, as well as reserving your place through this event.

ULISOC Brothers Lunch: 9th October 2pm - 5pm; 1.01 PG Liberation Room

Weekly social meet: 10th October 5pm - 9pm; Liberation Room Percy Gee; A general chill session where we do activities such as playing games, do crafts (such as pin badge making), film watching, member led events and more!

Brother's FIFA Challenge Night: 13th October 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Sir Bob Burgess 2.05

Sister's Canvas Painting: 14th October 5:30pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess 1.01

Weekly social meet: 16th October 5pm - 9pm; Training Room Percy Gee; A general chill session where we do activities such as playing games, do crafts (such as pin badge making), film watching, member led events and more!

First aid training CPR session: 17th October 6pm - 8pm; Short talk on CPR followed by 4 scenarios for everyone to have a go.

AstRoSoc Observatory Night October: 18th October 6pm - 9pm; Olive Banks, The Village, LE2 2LH; Ever wanted to look at the stars through a large (ish) telescope? Join AstRoSoc at one of our observatory nights! Meet us at Olive Banks in The Village, where we'll have a presentation/quiz, then we'll walk over to the observatory!

Sisters' Henna and Chai Night: 21st October 5:30pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess 1.03

Filmmaking Session: 22nd October 6:30pm - 9pm; Attenborough 211; This is our follow-up filmmaking session to our creative writing session on the 9th October 2025. Come bring your vision to life!

Brothers' Champions League Night: 22nd October 8pm - 10pm; Sir Bob Burgess 0.03

Weekly social meet: 24th October 5pm - 9pm; Liberation Room Percy Gee; A general chill session where we do activities such as playing games, do crafts (such as pin badge making), film watching, member led events and more!

First aid training - choking and anaphylaxis: 24th October 6pm - 8pm; Sir Bob Burgess 0.02; First aid training - choking and anaphylaxis.

One Ummah Midlands Hike - Carding Mill Valley: 25th October 8am - 6pm; Mayor’s Walk (beside Charles Wilson Building), LE1 7RH

AstRoSoc Halloween Board Games Night: 28th October 6:30pm - 9pm; SBB 1.03, Sir Bob Burgess Building; Join us for our Halloween board games night! We'll have a variety of board games for everyone to play, and you're welcome to bring your own! This is just a fun night filled with a spooky vibe!

Filmmaking Session: 29th October 6:30pm - 9pm; 3.01 Board Room Percy Gee; 🎬 We’re back this week with another Filmmaking Session! Join us as we continue working on last week’s scenes and bring our ideas to life on screen! 📍 3.01 Percy Gee 🗓️ Wednesday, 29th Oct ⏰ 6:30PM

Netball (collab with Punjabi Soc): 29th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Leicester Sports Centre LE2 7SR; Come to netball on Wednesday evening at the Leicester Sports Centre!

Semester 1 Sports Collab with Punjabi Soc: 29th October 6:30pm - 16th December 7:30pm

Weekly social meet: 30th October 5pm - 9pm; Training Room Percy Gee; A general chill session where we do activities such as playing games, do crafts (such as pin badge making), film watching, member led events and more!

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