Politics Society

Our society is one of the best ways politics students can get to know each other, settle into student life and enhance their university experience.

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PolSocPod

Illustrations of 3 mobile phones with spotify player graphics showing episodes of 'The Interview', 'Open Mic', and 'Pocket Politics'

The PolSocPod is a student-led podcast group that has 3 different shows - The Interview, Open Mic, and Pint Size Politics. More information on how to get involved is available on the Instagram @PolSocPod. We feature guest speakers ranging from staff to students - and on special occasions beyond the campus! Find us on SpotifyGoogle PodcastsRadio Public, and Breaker.


PolSoc Paper

Newspaper stand

We also have our UoS PolSoc Paper open to all of those in PolSoc who are interested in journalism. We accept articles from all over the political spectrum which are reviewed collectively by members. If you're interested in Politics and want to write about it, get involved!


Talks

We partner with a variety of academics, professionals, and alumni to bring our members exciting and insightful talks and workshops.

SPERI - Andrew Gamble

Some of our most recent talks have been on topics such as 'Can the Conservative party survive?' from British political researcher and emeritus Professor Andrew Gamble and 'Politics, policy, and the prime minister' from former advisor to Gordon Brown, Professor Michael Jacobs.


Socials

PolSoc members dressed in their best and seated at a fancy dinner table for the PolSoc Ball

We work with other political societies to ensure we are offering dynamic events that reach everyone on the political spectrum. Our social secretaries work to expand the activities on offer, from nights out and dance events to fancy dinners and sober socials with absolutely no drinking initiations!


Sports

PolSoc women's football team posing happily in front of a goal net

We have a number of successful sports teams in the intramural leagues. Including Netball and Men's football and Women's Football, with both 6 aside and 11 aside teams. Whether you're a professional or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to join the sport team of their choice. Plus each sports team organises their own socials!


Want to know more?

Visit our page on the Students' Union Website for more info and how to get involved!

Students' Union Website


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Committee 2023/2024

President Mark Ormerod

Secretary Karen Hagen

Treasurer Anna Champness

Inclusions Officer Jake Mitchell

Social Secretaries Lily Serif & Shazaad Ladha

Events Secretaries Alfie Cowgill & Cerys O'Shea

Political Events Secretaries Alex Pascoe & Leone Parkin

Charities and Volunteering Secretary Martha Ramsay

Men's Football Secretaries Jake Love & Stanley Sly

Women's Football Secretary Elizabeth Jeffery

Netball Secretary Emma Middlehurst

Podcast Lead George Devo

Paper Editor Lucy Goodson

Four students laughing while sat at a bench, outside the Students' Union

International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.