We are a vibrant, diverse and fun society who represents all of our six wonderful A Cappella groups here at St Andrews.

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Arts, Media and Music

We exist to help all students in private flats or halls of residence with any problems they might encounter during their time in St Andrews.

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Student Community

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Charitable

AFM is a society that organises events to raise funds/awareness for poverty alleviation programs in an isolated and impoverished township, Muona in Malawi

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Charitable

We share African and Caribbean cultures with our community through social, academic, and charitable events!

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Cultural

We connect our global alumni to St Andrews, and current students with alumni.

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Student Community

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised human rights to be respected and protected for everyone.

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Charitable

University of St. Andrews Anthropology Society | Inclusive + Passionate | Contact Us about Anthropology and Events!

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Academic and Education

The Student Archaeology Society is a group for anyone and everyone who is passionate about archaeology!

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Academic and Education

Argentine tango is a passionate, improvised dance that builds a connection between the dancers. At STAARTANGO you can attend our classes, workshops and social dances! Come and give tango a chance!

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Activity and Recreation

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Cultural

As the University does not offer courses in fine arts, we the students step in to bridge that gap.

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Arts, Media and Music

A social, events-related society aimed at celebrating art and art history around the world.

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Academic and Education

If you love to learn about space, or just stare at the stars in awe, we're the society for you!

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Academic and Education

A society for all things aviation! Join us if you want to learn how to fly or if you're just interested in the vehicles that take us between the clouds!

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Activity and Recreation

Azerbaijan Society aims to bring together students of the University interested in learning about Azerbaijani culture, language, history and cuisine.

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Cultural

Salve omnes! Got an interest in Classics, Classical Studies, Classical Archaeology or Ancient History? We’re the society for you!

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Academic and Education

Competitive and Social Ballroom and Latin Dance

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Activity and Recreation

We exist to provide a strong community, adequate resources, and effective support to the BAME students at the University.

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Student Community

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Academic and Education

We run events for everyone interested in biology including pub quizzes, lectures, films and socials!

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Academic and Education

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Academic and Education

Birding Society is a student- and staff-led initiative encouraging the appreciation and study of local bird species.

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Activity and Recreation

We publicise and facilitate on-campus blood donation drives in collaboration with the NHS.

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Charitable

Book club is a welcoming and diverse society for anyone with an interest in reading.

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Activity and Recreation

We are St Andrews hillwalking club, and go hiking in the Scottish highlands every-other week. You should join us!

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Activity and Recreation

The British Medical Association Society of St Andrews is your official local university branch of the trade union and professional association for medical students and doctors throughout the UK.

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Academic and Education

Enjoy Asian bubble tea and street food culture with us!

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Food and Drink

Established in 1915, the Bute Medical Society is one of St Andrews' oldest, largest and most active student societies.

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Academic and Education

Capoeira is a Brazilian fighting style that combines the control of eastern martial arts with acrobatics and the fluidity of dance.

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Activity and Recreation

The University of St Andrews Catholic Society is open to all students within the University.

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Faith

The University's Oldest society promoting Scottish Culture through Scottish Country Dance and Scottish Gaelic Language Classes.

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Cultural

The Ceramics Society is dedicated to building a community of students who are interested in Ceramic Art.

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Activity and Recreation

Our primary aim is to raise as much money as we possibly can for our three student nominated charities, and have just as much fun in the process. Last year, we raised over £100,000.

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Charitable

We are a student run society for the School of Chemistry. We welcome undergraduates, postgraduates and staff to a variety of fun and exciting events throughout the year. Join us for as little as £5.

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Academic and Education

Welcome to the Chess Society!

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Activity and Recreation

This charity provides financial help to children and families in western Rwanda to cover education and healthcare costs. Our branch aims to raise money for and awareness of the charity.

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Charitable

The Chinese Hongpao Society is not only for Chinese-speaking students. We are here for everyone.

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Cultural

Chinese Students and Scholars Association aims to enrich Chinese students' academic and cultural life in St Andrews and to bridge cultural exchange between Chinese and international communities.

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Cultural

SAUCU exists to give every student the opportunity to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus Christ

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Faith

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Faith

Stay Caffeinated

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Food and Drink

The St Andrews Comedy Society is a society dedicated to promoting and nourishing all comedic talent in St Andrews.

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Arts, Media and Music

We are the primary point of contact at the Students' Association for local residents.

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Student Community

St. Andrews Computing Society exists to provide a social group for people interested in computers, as well as a support network for people who need technical help or are looking to undertake inte...

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Academic and Education

St Andrews University Conservative Association (STAUCA) is the social and political home of conservatism in St Andrews. We are the largest and most active political society.

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Political and Campaigning

Supporting students' interests and ambitions of exploring the consulting sector.

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Academic and Education

CoppaFeel St Andrews are on a mission to stamp out late detection of breast cancer in young people.

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Charitable

We host and teach a variety of different crafts each week. Develop your crafty passion, or learn something new and creative!

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Arts, Media and Music

This is a test society, sorry!

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Not categorised

The Czech and Slovak society aims to connect people and organize fun events to promote our culture.

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Cultural

Dance Club is one of the largest and most diverse clubs within the university; there is something for everyone!

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Activity and Recreation

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Activity and Recreation

Welcome to the University of St Andrews Union Debating Society: the oldest – and some might say the finest – of its kind, founded in 1794.

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Activity and Recreation

Democrats Overseas helps American citizens vote from abroad, hosts social and speaker events and raises awareness of political issues.

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Political and Campaigning

Whether its pixels or paper, the Design Team is here to be the creative force working with the St Andrews community.

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Arts, Media and Music

A society for playing all kinds of tabletop games, including roleplaying games, wargames, boardgames and card games. We provide both a space of playing and a large collection of games!

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Fan and Geek

The Disabled Students’ Network is dedicated to representing disabled students and promote an understanding of disability and building a supportive community for disabled students.

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Student Community

DisneySoc is a friendly, welcoming society that holds a range of Disney-themed events!

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Fan and Geek

We are a friendly society who get together every second week to watch a few episodes of Doctor Who.

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Fan and Geek

A society for all St Andrews dog lovers!

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Activity and Recreation

A Different Film Society.

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Fan and Geek

St Andrews Economics Society is a student-run organisation directed towards supporting and promoting an interest in the pursuit of economics.

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Academic and Education

Educom is here to represent student opinion on education issues. We are responsible for coordinating student representation within the University education structure.

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Academic and Education

A group focused on using evidence and reason to do the most good possible.

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Charitable

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Academic and Education

Workshops, competitions, industry talks, and more for students of all backgrounds looking to get into engineering or aerospace!

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Academic and Education

Welcome to the St Andrews Entrepreneurs Society. Our goal is to promote and nurture entrepreneurship at the University of St Andrews and beyond.

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Academic and Education

Ents Crew power events. We're all student volunteers – most of us with no previous experience whatsoever. If you've ever thought a Union event looked cool, that was us.

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Activity and Recreation

The Environment Subcommittee exists to help students live more sustainably and get involved in environmental projects around campus.

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Political and Campaigning

Our mission is to achieve the highest standards of equality so as to provide for a more open, safe, and accessible environment.

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Political and Campaigning

Promoting feminist causes in St Andrews, nationally, and internationally. representation • intersectionality • inclusivity

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Political and Campaigning

Filipino society connects filipinos together and aims to share the culture to anyone interested.

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Cultural

The official student film society of St. Andrews University. We get together weekly to watch films and socialise. Join us at a screening or pub night!

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Arts, Media and Music

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Arts, Media and Music

We love food and want everyone to experience the best cuisine St Andrews has to offer.

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Food and Drink

Dedicated to playing and promoting folk and traditional music in and around the University of St Andrews!

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Arts, Media and Music

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Charitable

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Activity and Recreation

The St Andrews Foreign Affairs Society is a dynamic organisation which aims to encourage the discussion of international politics.

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Academic and Education

St Andrews French Society's aim is to promote and share with you the language, arts, literature, theatre, cuisine and culture of France with regular events throughout the year!

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Cultural

Supporting Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF/Doctors Without Borders), who provide medical aid where it's needed most- staying true to its values of independence, neutrality, and impartiality.

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Charitable

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Fan and Geek

GamingSoc is an active society, meeting regularly to both play and discuss a variety of video games, some non-gaming specific events, and competitive gaming in university esports leagues.

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Fan and Geek

GeogSoc is the University’s Geography Society! Fun social and academic events will provide you with opportunities to meet other geographers!

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Academic and Education

The University of St Andrews Geological Society

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Academic and Education

Do you love the performing arts? Imagine the halfway point between musical theatre and opera and you've got the idea!

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Arts, Media and Music

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Charitable

Remember: You do NOT have to be religious or identify with any of these religious to join us!

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Cultural

We celebrate Hispanic culture and share our love of the Spanish language!

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Cultural

The oldest and largest arts academic society. Our events give a voice to History students and allow them to get engaged with the world of academia in our subject.

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Academic and Education

A way to connect the St Andrews community with Hong Kong's culture and history

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Cultural

A society dedicated to raising awareness and encourage student discussion over public issues in Hong Kong.

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Political and Campaigning

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Fan and Geek

Feeling hungry, stressed, want a chat? Join Hummus and Snacking Society where we eat, chill, and learn to cook the best snacks.

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Food and Drink

We are Inklight, the University's Creative Writing Society! We welcome poets, prose writers, scriptwriters, and anything in-between.

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Arts, Media and Music

Founded in 2012, The University of St Andrews Investment Society is the largest student-run investment fund on-campus. We are open to all students, regardless of previous experience or degree path.

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Academic and Education

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Cultural

ItalianSoc aims to promote Italian culture, language and food to St Andrews students

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Cultural

Looking to learn more about or re-experience Japanese culture, but don't know where to start? Then you're at the right place!

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Cultural

St Andrews' student jazz society

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Arts, Media and Music

St Andrews Jewish Society is an organisation committed to fostering a Jewish Community at the University, open to all.

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Cultural

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Arts, Media and Music

St Andrews' Musical Theatre Society!

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Arts, Media and Music

We meet up regularly to knit together in coffee shops and have other social events with and without our knitting! Crocheters are also welcome, as many of us crochet just as much as knit.We have a...

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Activity and Recreation

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Cultural

We strive to encourage and share our Labour values throughout our university; to create a fairer and more socially just campus; to participate in, campaign for and shape the National Labour Party.

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Political and Campaigning

A Multicultural society which aims to promote the different cultures of all Latin American countries.

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Cultural

The Law Society is a platform for all students to discover more about US and UK law directly from international commercial firms and top US law schools

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Academic and Education

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Political and Campaigning

We are responsible for representing students who have entered University after a break from education or from a non traditional route.

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Student Community

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Activity and Recreation

GP Soc at St. Andrews is a society that aims to promote the importance of general practice within the medical community!

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Academic and Education

Unaccompanied SATB choir who sing a range of music including madrigals, folk songs and contemporary choral music.

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Arts, Media and Music

St Andrews Malaysian International Group (SMIG) was established in 2009 with the purpose of wanting to deliver the Malaysian experience to our members by doing our best to showcase Malaysian hosp...

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Cultural

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Academic and Education

The St Andrews Marine Society aims to connect as many students as possible, from all backgrounds, with the oceans that surround us.

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Academic and Education

A charitable society who raise awareness and funds for Anthony Nolan, a charity which aims to match people around the country to those who require bone marrow transplants. Please get involved!

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Charitable

Mary's Meals Society St Andrews raise money for the Mary's Meals Charity, to reduce child hunger throughout the world.

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Charitable

SUMS is the best way for you to indulge in a little bit of maths and make some friends along the way!

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Academic and Education

Are you into theatre, comedy, musicals or any other performing arts? Want to show off your talents either on the stage or in the wings, or just see some fantastic shows? Welcome to Mermaids!

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Arts, Media and Music

Mindfulness sessions in order to cultivate greater levels of well-being amongst students, staff, and community members.

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Activity and Recreation

Debating and simulation society that offers any and all students to come and discuss topics from Brexit to Star Wars. Enthusiastic, accepting, and generally good chat!

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Political and Campaigning

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Activity and Recreation

One of the University’s oldest and largest societies, providing six student-run ensembles, regular concerts and social events.

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Arts, Media and Music

At Music Fund we are dedicated to fostering the music scene in St Andrews, whether it be through organising gigs, providing funding for aspiring musicians, or working with other societies.

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Arts, Media and Music

STAMSA meets regularly for prayer and social events and is committed to charitable fundraising throughout the academic year!

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Faith

A society whose goal is to further peoples interests in neuroscience, whether that's academic or casually.

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Academic and Education

The St.Andrews branch of a national organisation to promote greater nutrition and lifestyle medicine eduction. Welcome to everyone!

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Academic and Education

On The Rocks Festival is an entirely student-run arts festival incorporating art, photography, film, theatre, dance, fashion, music, and comedy.

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Arts, Media and Music

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Academic and Education

One for the World's mission is to eradicate extreme poverty, by asking students to give 1% of their post-graduation income to super effective charities!

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Charitable

We are a society for the performance, production and appreciation of opera.

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Arts, Media and Music

Organ Donation Society is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of donating your organs, and allowing people to see the amazing benefits it has on peoples lives.

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Charitable

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Political and Campaigning

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Fan and Geek

Interested in immersion and spreading Persian Culture, Art, Music, Food, and more!

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Cultural

The Philosophy Society hosts weekly talks from leading academic philosophers, as well as discussion groups and social events throughout the year.

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Academic and Education

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Arts, Media and Music

PhySoc, the University of St Andrews' Physics Society, was formed to promote the understanding and enjoyment of physics.

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Academic and Education

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Fan and Geek

We run weekly poker tournaments in the Union, as well as a two day event in St Andrews during semester 2. All abilities welcome!

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Activity and Recreation

he Polish Society at the University of St Andrews aims at promoting Polish culture and bring together those interested in Poland, creating an inviting space for everyone to enjoy.

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Cultural

Welcome to pool society! The go-to society for pool and all cue sports.

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Activity and Recreation

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Student Community

We deal with postgraduate academic representation, wellbeing, and social event organisation.

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Student Community

A society whose goal is to help student who want to study post graduate medicine understand the process of applying.

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Academic and Education

We watch anime.

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Fan and Geek

St Andrews' Student Human Rights Magazine

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Arts, Media and Music

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Academic and Education

The Psychology & Neuroscience Society aims to bring together, entertain and support academically all those interested in Psychology and Neuroscience.

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Academic and Education

A society for the appreciation of J.K Rowling's Harry Potter and the sport of quidditch.

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Fan and Geek

A Society that unites lovers of the most popular music genre in the world

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Arts, Media and Music

Refugee Action St Andrews was started as a response to the plight of refugees and migrants in the UK and across Europe.

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Charitable

Welcome to the RockSoc family! It’s great to have you here

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Arts, Media and Music

The Russian Society of University of St Andrews is a union-affiliated society, dedicated to promoting and celebrating Russian culture, history, music and cuisine in Fife.

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Cultural

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Academic and Education

Saints LGBT+ is a social and wellbeing group dedicated to providing an open and safe environment for people in the LGBT+ community – and allies – within St Andrews.

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Student Community

Salsa and Bachata Dance

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Activity and Recreation

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Cultural

We are a student group at the university that fundraises for the international children's charity, Save the Children!

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Charitable

A society about sharing and discussing works of science fiction and fantasy

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Fan and Geek

Sexpression St Andrews is a charitable organisation aimed at providing accessible and inclusive sex education to local schools and youth groups.

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Charitable

Welcome to the Shire of Caer Caledon! We're the university's medieval re-enactment society, home of fighting, feasts, and fun!

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Activity and Recreation

Congregation of people with even the slightest bit of singaporean in their blood.

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Cultural

We support the many and diverse societies of the Students' Association. The committee consists of 15 members who work to manage the administration for 150+ societies. throughout the year.

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Activity and Recreation

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Academic and Education

We host cultural, social and political events for anyone interested in South Africa, whether South African or not.

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Cultural

The St Mary's College Society is the society of Divinity students, offering various college events, charity events and also a ball once a year.

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Student Community

The St Andrews Adventure Group promotes outdoors experiences through trips in Scotland and around the world.

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Activity and Recreation

STAR is the one and only student radio station in St Andrews. We broadcast online at standrewsradio.com with live shows running from morning to midnight.

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Arts, Media and Music

A UK student network and registered charity tackling local and global health inequalities through education, advocacy and community social action

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Charitable

STAUSFI is a pro-independence and pro-European society which hosts a wide variety of political and non-political events regarding Scottish politics, culture and history.

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Political and Campaigning

Students for Life aims to affirm and celebrate the dignity of life from conception until natural end.

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Political and Campaigning

Surgical Society offers students surgical workshops, talks, and culminates every year in our National Conference!

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Academic and Education

Want to meet new people, learn about sustainable development, and discuss inclusive solutions to global issues? Join our society!

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Academic and Education

We assign volunteers, mainly from the student body of the University, to local projects in and around St Andrews.

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Charitable

An inclusive community for swing dancers of all levels with weekly classes, practice sessions and socials.

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Activity and Recreation

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Food and Drink

Welcome to TeaSoc! Our key values are sharing happiness and celebrating different cultures, creating a sense of community over a cuppa. Everyone's welcome (and psssst, we have cake!)

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Food and Drink

We are a volunteer society promoting health education to primary kids

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Charitable

Welcome to Thai Society! Our committees are dedicated to provide the best experience for both Thais and non-Thai students who want to join us ^^

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Cultural

A student run society that is dedicated to improving the experience of state school students at the University of St Andrews.

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Political and Campaigning

A society whose goal is to help people pursue their fitness goals

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Activity and Recreation

UNICEF St Andrews is a society dedicated to fundraising for UNICEF and raising awareness about the causes and efforts that UNICEF supports internationally.

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Charitable

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Political and Campaigning

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Affiliating

We focus our efforts around mental health, sexual health, personal safety, and alcohol consumption, as well as Raisin Weekend, May Dip, and other University traditions.

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Student Community

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Cultural

Increase the awareness and interest of medicine outside the hospital or primary care setting, particularly in a wilderness environment.

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Academic and Education

We are a group of like-minded people who enjoy watching wildlife and learning about how to improve biodiversity through conservation.

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Political and Campaigning

We are a charitable society that support and fundraise for Women for Women International through social and collaborative events.

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Charitable

Women in Computer Science supports and encourages women in technology! We host a variety of events throughout the year with our amazing sponsors to promote women in technology.

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Academic and Education

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Affiliating

YogiSoc is a community yoga program for the University of St Andrews students. We run weekly yoga and meditation classes for students, as well as workshops and events.

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Activity and Recreation