Stay tuned for more info about our new VP Socs!
Societies Committee was formally dissolved on 29 April 2026 and the final Socities Officer stepped down on 1st May 2026. Stay tuned for more information about our new Vice President of Student Opportunities (Societies & Activities)!
About the Position
Justin Goldberg, as the Societies Officer convenes the Societies Committee and ensure societies business runs smoothly.
Specifically, the Societies Officer:
- Convenes and chairs meetings of the Societies Committee
- Encourages the affiliation of new societies
- Encourages grant applications from all societies
- Confirms affiliated societies meet the requirements of their Affiliation Agreements
- Serves on the OppsExec
- Reviews policy surrounding the Associations’ relationship to societies
- Compiles the Societies Directories and Societies Handbook in conjunction with the President of Student Opportunities.
- Hosts a weekly drop-in office hour for society related queries
- Liaises with all societies, the University, the President of Student Opportunities, and other elected officers
- Maintains communication with affiliated societies
- Maintains working knowledge of society interactions with the Association
- Attends relevent Association and Societies Committee meetings
Role holders take office on 1st May at 5.00 and end their term the following May. On average, the Societies Officer spends between 10 and 15 hours per week on their role.
Previous Holders
| Year |
Name |
Resources |
| 2025/26 |
Justin Goldberg |
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| 2024/25 |
Caitie Steele |
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| 2023/24 |
Alasdair Richmond |
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| 2022/23 |
Laura Connies-Laing |
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| 2021/22 |
Laura Connies-Laing |
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