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I Contents

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l-e Academic
7 Humanities& SocialScience
8 Medicine& VeterinaryMedicine
I Science& Engineering

I _11AppreciationSocieties
I -14 Campaigning
a _17Charities,CommunityandSupport
I -asCultural,ArtisticandGreativeArt
_25 Dance,MusicandTheatre
_30 Employment, Transferable
SkillsandFinance
I _32 Faith,BeliefSystemsandSpiritualDevelopment
I _35 GamingandRoleplaying
I _36 International
andMulticultural
T _41 MediaandBroadcasting
I _42 Physicaland OutdoorActivities
I 45 Political
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Archaeology Society
edin.archsoc@googlemail.com
lf you're interestedin the past,
enjoydressingup as Indiana
Jones, sitling in trenchesin
the pouringrain,and generally
havingfun, Archsoc is for you.
We organiselectures,trips, and
other socialevents.ArchSocis a
greatway to meet peoplein a non-
academicenvironment.Check the
website{or more details:
www.archsoc.co.uk.
Architecture Society (EUSAS)
info@eusas.co.uk
EUSASis the ofticialstudentbody
of the Departmentof Architecture,
dedicatedto promotingand
developingstudents'work and
experience. We organisevarious
eventstrom student-runteaching
to a lectureprogrammepresented
by some of the world'sleading
architecturalfigures. We also
providestudent-ledworkshops,
a welcomeguideincluding
everythingyou need to know
about architectureal Edinburgh,
and organisea filmseries,design
day, sports events,pub crawls,
photographiccompetitionsand
more. For more informationvisit
the websiteat wwweusas.co.uk.
Business Society
the.business.society@ed.ac.uk
The BusinessSocietyactsas
a networkof businessstudents
withinthe Universilyand provides
help to first year studentswhen
choosingcoursesand meeling
people.We holdcompanytalks
and careerseventsthroughout
the year,and arrangesocialsand
sportingevents.We, as a group,
enable businessstudentsto take
part in dissertationforumsas well
as discusscoursedirectionand
pro.iectsand internshipswith like-
mindedstudentsfrom acrossthe
years. The BusinessSocietyis the
link betweenbusinessstudentsand
the University, allowingstudents
to voice potentialchangesand
suggestions for the Business
Schoolin an informaland relaxed
environmenl
Classics Society
s0801975@sms.ed.ac.uk
The ClassicsSociely is here to
celebratethe liner sides ol modern
and ancientlile! You don't have
to study Classicsto join; everyone
is free to come along and havea
goodtime.
Get out of those clothesand into
the bedsheetsfor the Toga partles.
Comeand watchclassicalfilms
with us. Shoutoutyourbidsat
the slave auction. And, il you?e
into theatre,get involvedin the
annualClassicsplay! Thereare
also lecturesand talks on a huge
rangeof topics. Meetingsare
heldweekly,the banleris good,
and membersreceivediscounts
at variouspubsand clubsaround
town. So what's stoppingyou?
Economics Society
ed.econsoc@gmail.com
EconomicsSocietyis an event-
based societyofferingacademic,
career-orientedand socialevents
throughoutthe year.Academic
eventsinclude:guestspeakers,
debates,essay contestsand
discussionpanels.Our careers
eventsallow you to boostyour
CV and employmentprospects
with mock assessmentscentres
and through netwofkingwith
sponsors.We also havea greal
socialcalendarincludingthe
famous EconSocParty Bus,
numeroussocialsand pub-crawls,
a Christmasmealand a Ball.Email
us and get involved!
Ethnology Society
ethnology.society@googlemail.
com
As well as beingthe society
associatedwith the Scottish
Ethnologydegree,we are also
a groupwho enlhuseaboutall
aspectsof culture,Scottishculture
in particular.We raiseawareness
ot ethnologicaland anthropological
issuesthroughorganisingevents,
invitingguestspeakers,running
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workshops,visitingplacesof
interest,and enioyingtraditional
ceilidhs,socialsand debateswith
others with similarinlerestsin
cultureand folklore.
History Society
history.society@ed.ac.uk
The HistorySocietyis a diverse
and dynamicstudentsociety
ior sludentswho study or are
interestedin history. Havingwon
'BestSociety'atthe 2010Societies'
Oscars,we pride ourselveson
providinga wide rangeof activities
includingsocials,academicanc
career-focussedeventsthroughout
the year. Everysemesterwe
publishthe HistorySocietyJournal,
'Retrospect',for which studentsare
invitedto conlributeto the range
of articles. We also hold many
socialsincludingpub crawls,movie
nights,quizzes,academiclectures,
historicaltripsand the annual
HistorySociety Ball. We also have
a footballteam. To find out more,
comealongto one of our events,
emailus or find us on Facebook
Lang Soc
eulangsoc@gmail.com
Langsoc,The Linguistics and
EnglishLanguageSociety,is
for anyoneinterestedin how
languageworks,howthe English
and Scots languagesfunctionand
theirhistory.and whatit is about
languagethat makes us uniquely
human.Studentsot these subjects
and anyone,who wouldliketo
find out more about language,are
welcometo join. We hold socials
as well as discussiongroups,oJlen
invitingguest speakersto talk
about some of lhe manyfacetsof
linguistics.
Law Society
lawsoc@ed.ac.uk
LawSocoffer a wide range of social
eventscateringfor Law Students,
culminatingin the annualLaw Ball
in earlyMarch.
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Literature Society
euenglitsoc@gmail.com
The LiteratureSociely is for people
who love literatureto meet and
socialise.A relalivelynew society,
we have alreadyheld a number
o{ successfuleventsincluding
pub quizzes,pub crawls,theatre
trips, book groups,debatesand a
poetry slam.We hope to continue
such activitiesthis year as well as
welcomingexcitingguest speakers.
Membershipis open to all sludents.
Mature Law Students' Society
maturelawsoc@gmail.com
The MatureLaw Students'Society
aims to promotethe aclivitiesol,
and providea social networkfor,
maturesludentsin the two-year
acceleratedLLB programmeat
the University.We haveweekly
meetingsand socials,and host
a numberof soecialeventsat
Christmas,New Yearand after
exams. Find more information
on the Communitiespage on the
Schoolof Law website:
wwwlaw.ed.ac.uUcommunities.
Mooting Society
moot_edinburgh@hotmail.com
The MootingSocietypromotes
and developsthe art of advocacy
amongstundergraduatelaw
students.We run lwo inlernal
mootingcompetitionsevery
academicyear,as well as organise
teams to representEdinburghin
externalcompetitions(naiionaland
international).
Music Society
eums.secretary@gmail.com
The Music Societyis the biggest
and besl musicalsociety in the
Univefsitywith two orchestrasand
a chorus.The SymphonyOrchestra
is challengingyet enjoyableand
producesa high slandardol music.
lf you fancy auditioning,sign up
at the Freshers'Fairor email us
Our other orchestra,Sinfonia,
offersan excitingprogrammenot
to be missed(windand brass are
requiredto audition,stringplayers
are not). Last (but not least)is the
Choruswhich welcomesall singers
Academic
inlo ils large and friendlyranks.
The MusicSocietyorganises
concerts,socials,ceilidhs,
iniernationaltours and the all-
importantpost-rehearsalpint.Get
involved!
Philosophy Society
president@edinburghphilsoc
com
The EdinburghPhilosophySociety
is one of the oldest in the Universitv
and consistentlythe largestin
the UK. We run weeklylectures,
discussiongroupsand reading
groups,as well as copioussocials,
academicsupportsessionsand
weekendsaway.We maintain
a society libraryin the Dugald
Stewartbuildingand are in lhe
processol publishinga regular
academiciournal.Our lecture
seriesattractsleadingnamesfrom
all over the world, last year included
talks irom Simon Blackburnand
Thomas Pogge,while our lively
discussiongroupsoffer a friendly
and informalcontexl in which to
chat and discussphilosophical
issues. The societyactively
welcomesstudentslrom a wide
rangeof academicdisciplines. Visit
the websiteat edinburghphilsoc.
com and pop alongto our weekly
EVENIS.
Politics Society
eupolsoc@gmail.com
The PoliticsSocietyis one of
the largestand oldesi student
societiesat the Universily.We
host regulareventswilh prominent
speakerslrom the politicaland
diplomatic.We are a politically
neutralorganisation,and remain
unaftiliatedwiih any maior political
parly or candidate.Talksare held
on campus and are open to the
public.For more informalionand
detailsol upcomingeventsvisitthe
websiteat wwweupolsoc.org.uk
or emailus.
Social Anthropology Society
soc.anth.soc@gmail,com
The SocialAnthropologySociety
aimsto encourageallthose
with an interestin any aspect of
anthropologyto come iogether,
createexchange,and promolethe
disciplineoutsideot the classroom.
All are welcometo come along
to our regularsocialevents,
f ilm screenings,conferences
and workshopswhich are held
throughoutthe year.So, whether
you?ean anthropologystudentor
not, teel free to get in touch.
Sociology Society
sociologysociety@hotmail.co.uk
The EdinburghSociologySociety
is a newand dynamicgroup
thal aims to encouragelearning
and interactionbetweenthose
sludyingor interestedin sociology.
We welcome undergraduates,
postgraduates,staff and non-
studentsalike,and encourage
all membersto get involvedin
the eventsand directionof the
society.Those who are new to the
disciplinecan comealongand use
the opportunity to ask questionsin
a relaxedand friendlyenvironment;
the more wealher-wornsociologists
can use this time to exchangeideas
or find retreatJromtheir research!
As well as the regulargathering,
we also organisegroup outings
and seminars. Contactus lor more
details.
G.P.Society
gpsociety.edinburgh@
googlemail.com
The G.P Societyprovides
supplementaryteachingto students
interestedin a career in this field or
for those who want to increasetheir
generalmedicalknowledge.We
organisemonthlytalks,seminars,
and tutorials,given by healthcare
professionalsinvolvedin General
Practiceincludingnurses,practice
managers,healthvisilors,doctors,
and GPs with specialistinterests.
We alsoholdgroupclinicalskills
sessionsfor studentsstudyingthe
GP and the MBChBcourse,anc
aim to orovidean out-of-hoursGP
experiencefor students.

Medics FYC 2010 and Medics
FYC 2011
0564745@sms.ed.ac.uk and
fyc2011@live.co.uk
The MedicsFYC (FinalYear
Commiltee)2010 and the
Medics FYC 2011raise money
tor, organiseand subsidisethe
MedicalStudents'Graduation
Ball for those sludentsgradualing
in 2010and 2011,respectively.
20oloof the moneyraisedis
donatedto the RoyalHospitalfor
SickChildren.
Medics FYC 2012
s0790305@sms.ed.ac.uk
The Medics FYC 2012organise
eventsto raise moneyfor the
2012 GraduationBall and donates
20oloof the funds to The Sick Kids
FriendsFoundation.
Medics FYC 2013
s0802647@sms.ed.ac.uk
EdinburghMedics FinalYear
Committee(FYC)2013 is a
Jundraisingcommitteetor medical
studentsgraduatingin 2013.We
raise moneyto helptund our
graduationball as well as donate
20oloof profits10charity.
Psychiatry Society
edinpsych@googlemail.com
The PsychiatrySocietyaims to
explorethe scienceol Psychiatry
and its role in society. We hold
peer-leddiscussion-based
meelingsgiving memberslhe
chance to lead, presentand
debate. This semester,we will
be coveringa wide rangeof
topics includingthe historyot
psychiatry,developmenlsin
psychopharmacology, sligma and
menlal heallh,neuro-imagingand
many more.
Veterinary Zoological (EVZS)
zoovetl @sms,ed.ac.uk
EVZS aims to promoteinterest,
enthusiasmand knowledgein
veterinaryzoologicalsciences,to
educatestudentsin the veterinarv
managementoi wildlifespecies,
and oel studentsconnectedto the
networkof exotic,zoologicaland
wildlifevelerinarymedicineand
husbandryorganisations.
Wilderness Medicine
ed.wilderness@googlemail.
co m
WildernessMedicineis {or
studentsinterestedin learning
aboul medicalcare outsidethe
modern hospitalsetting,as well
as enioyinggreatsocial activities
likecamping,hiking,climbingand
generaladvenlure.
Astronomy Society
euas@ed.ac.uk
The AstronomySocietyis for
studentsinterestedin the field
ot aslronomy,providingan
environmentof collaboralion
and supportbetweenlike-
mindedpeople.We host regular
lectures.talks. socialevents
and networkingopportunities
throughoutthe year with the
aim of improvingour members'
knowledgeof the field and
helpingthem to meet peoplewith
similarinterests.
Biology Society (Biosoc)
s0784645@sms.ed.ac.uk
BioSocis a societyproviding
social and academicevents
throughoulthe year for Biology
and BiomedicalSciencestudents
and anyoneinterestedin the
BiologicalSciences.We are
a relativelynew societyand
welcomeanyonewho wishesto
ioin. Academiceventswill feature
guest lecturersand careers
advice,and our socialeventswill
includethe first, second and third
year balls,our second annual
leavers'ball,as wellas smaller
social eventsevery month.
Chemical Engineering Society
s0784551@sms.ed.ac.uk
The ChemicalEngineering
Sociely not only will boostyour
social lile but also Drovidelinks
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withinthe industry,to other
societiesand chemicalengineers
throughoutthe UK. Our social
eventsincludepub crawlsand
quizzes,and the most important
eventof the year: Frank Morton.
We are a societyfor those looking
to havefun and make new
friends.
Chemical Society
chemsoc@ed.ac.uk
ChemSocis a societydedicated
to both undeagraduate and
postgraduatechemistsat
Edinburgh. Chemistryis a close-
knit departmentand the main role
ot Chemsoc is lo run the many
socialeventslhat take olace
throughoulthe year.This gives
you the chanceto get to know
your fellowchemistsa littlebetter
over a few drinksand well away
lrom the lab! We look forwardto
welcomingyou this year!
Computer Society
compsoc-committee@
googlegroups.com
CompSocis a societythat likes
to havefun and destroythe geek
stereotype.We havecontacts
in both local and international
companies(suchas Adobe and
Google)who come to speak at
our eventsthroughoutthe year.
Other eventsinclude:student
tech meel up (withfree pizza!),
field trips,workshops,summer
internshipopportunities,geeky
pub quiz, and weeklysocials.
You don't haveto be a geek to
ioin us; whetherarguingabout
Linuxdislributionsis your thing,
or you iust like to keep in touch
with what's new and hot, we have
somethingfor you!
Ecology Soclety
edinburgh.ecoSoc@gmail.com
EcologySocietyis for anyone
with an intereslin ecologyand
the environment.We help you get
involvedand meet other people
with the same interests,arrange
talks from professionalson many
differentareas of ecology,and
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organiseworkshopsand group
trips. We give you a feel for the
differentkinds of work available
in ecology,broadenyourskrlls
and help you meet great people.
We are also associatedwith the
ScottishAgricultural Colleges
Greenfeetwhichis an environment
and conservationsociety. Come
alongand join us for a drinkat our
socials.
Education Society
edinburgheducationsociety@
googlem a i l . c o m
We aim to give students,with an
interestin education,a chanceto
meet,mix and sharetheirpractice.
We organisevariedtrainingevents,
visitsfromguestspeakers,skills
workshops,basedon whateverour
memberswant, and some great
socials.Takepartin as muchor as
little as you want, haveiun and join
lor free.
Engineering Society
engineering.society@ed.ac.uk
The Engineering Societyis a
supportivetrameworkfor all
engineering studentsat the
Universityprovidingsocialevents,
industrial
visits,intra-mural
sports,
and academicsupportto all levels
of academicstudy.We also provide
networkingopportunities for
undergraduate engineersthrough
industrycontactsand alumni
networks.
Academic
EngineersWithout Borders
(EWB)Edinburgh
admin@eewb.org
The Edinburghbranchof EWB-UK
aimsto increaseoublicand studenl
awarenessof humandevelopment
throughact,vitiesincluding
speakers,fieldtripsand training
courses.We also Dromoteand
coordinateresearchon relevant
tripswithinuniversitydepartments,
encourageand assistsludentsto
volunteerfor worthwhileoverseas
placements,arrangesocialevents
for students,academicsand
professionals to meet,and run
fundraisingactivitieslor our branch
as wellas the entireEWB-UK
organisation.
Geography Society
s0791927@sms.ed.ac.uk
GeographySocietyaimsto bring
all studentsin the department
togetherby holdingsocialssuch
as academicfamilies,ballsand
volunteering. We are activelytrying
to improvesocialresponsibility and
sustainability,often seekingspace
on 'green'projects. We alsohave
GeogSocsportsteams.competing
in intra-mural,with mixedhockey
and men'slootball.So, if you
study Geography,why not support
the societyandjoin in withwhat
promisesto be an excitingyear.
Geology Society
s0788273@sms.ed.ac.uk
Geolsocpromotesthe study of
Geologyand facilitates social
contactbetweenpeoplewith an
interestin the geosciences.
We organisefieldtripsand
lecturesrelatedto the
sub.iect,and
hosta very socialand sportingline-
up throughoutthe yearincluding
the springball,cheeseand wine
nights,and a BBQ in weekone.
We welcomeanyonefrom any field
withinthe University.
Geophysics and Meteorology
Society
s0789930@sms.ed.ac.uk
The Geophysicsand Meteorology
Societyprovidesa {orumlor
studentsinterestedin the physics
of EarthSciencesfromall degree
yearsto get to know each other
and shareexperiences and advice
on coursesand internships.
Withguestspeakers,discussion
sessions,documentaries and
films,and socials,we hopeto help
studentsimprovetheir general
knowledgerelatingto the Earthand
Atmosphericscience.We welcome
anyonewith an inlerestin physical
EarthScience(orwho agreesthat
Twisteris a great movie!)to get
involved.
Mathematics and Statistics
mathsoc@sms.ed.ac. uk
Mathsocaimsto encourage
a networkof undergraduates,
postgraduates and teaching
staffto aid learningand create
a relaxed,friendlyatmosphere
betweenstudents. We also help
to providean outletfor the stress
of studyinga demandingsubJect
throughsocialeventssuchas
balls.ceilidhs,partybus trips, the
'integralMilan'footballteam,and
more.For moreinformation, visit
http://sites.google.com/site/
edinburghmathsoc.
Physics Society
physics.soc iety@ed.ac.u k
PhysicsSocietyaims to promote
physicsas a socialactivitythrough
talks,tripsand alcohol.Youmay
evenbeginto find physicsand
physicistsinteresting!
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AberdeenFCSupportersClub
(Eu)
euafcsc@hotmail.com
Are you an Aberdeenlan? lJso,
this is the society{or you! The
AberdeenFC SupportersClub
orderslickets for away matches
and araangestransportto all home
and away games throughoutthe
season.We also have a 5 a-side
team which playsweeklyin the
EdinburghPowerleague,and
throughoutthe year againstother
supportersclubs.A varietyof social
eventsalso take place including
trips to the pub, golf and bowling.
Beer Soclety
beersoc@googlemail.com
Everyoneknowsweslernculture
and historyis intertwinedwiih
beer.So, why not celebratethe
rich asoectof our culture!The
Beer Societyis committedto
havingits memberstaste as many
ol the differentkinds of beer as
possible,gettingtogetherfriends
and slrangersalike,and promoling
beer culture.We also organise
pub crawlsand trips to some ol the
breweriesin Scotland.Everyone
is welcome providedthey have an
interestin tastinggreat beer!
Celtic Supporters club (CSC)
s0996851@sms.ed.ac.uk
EdinburghUniversityCSC existsto
allow studentsto meet and discuss
Celtic FC, lo share materialsabout
the club, and to organisediscount
ticketsand transporttor students.
It also orovidesa base from which
anyonemay contactor lobby
Celticon any issue,such as Fair
Trade. We are closelyaffiliated
to lhe HeriotWatt & Edinburgh
UniversityCelticSupportersClub
(HWEUCSC).
Chocsoc
s0574185@sms.ed.ac.uk
ChocSocis a socialsocietythat
combinesdeliciouschocolale
eventsand activitieswith meeting
new people. we host a varietyol
differenteventssuch as chocolate
Appreciation
fountainnighls,sculpturebuilding,
bowling,hot chocolatetasting,and
many more eveningsof chocolate-
tilled fun! Check out our website
for more informationand upcoming
eventsat www.chocsoc.co,uk.
Cocktail Society
eucocktailsociety@ hotmail.
co.uk
This society is dedicatedsolelyto
lhe appreciationot cocktails. The
EdinburghUniversityCocktail
Societyruns a varietyof events
includingcocktailmasterclasses
where you can learn aboutthe art
of cocktail-makingand mixology,as
well as holdingmonthlymeetingslo
relax.socialiseand drinkcocktails
at a discountedprice.
Come Dine With Me Society
comedine.eu@gmail.com
Promotingstudentdining,
expandingculinaryhorizons,
affordabledinner parties,and
laughingal 'ComeDineWith Me'is
what we?e all about! New members
alwayswelcome and not everyone
has to cook!
Fair Trade Caf6
f airtradecafe@hotmail.co.uk
The FairTradeCaf6 serves
delicioussouDand cakes made
with tair trade local and organic
producewhile raisingmoney{or a
differentcharityeveryweek. All are
welcometo come and create lovely
{ood in the kitchenor simplyenjoy
eatlng it.
Hibernian FC Supporters Club
Society
euhfc@hotmail.co.uk
The societyaims to providea social
networkingsystemlor supporters
of HibernianFootballClub (HFC)by
providingmeetings,socialevents,
attendingmalches,and other
outings,all relalingto HFC. We
also give studentsthe chance lo
competein matchesagainstother
tootballsupportingsocielies,and
are aimingto arrangea tour of the
HFC groundand trainingcentre.
Mediterranean Gastronomic
Society
mediterraneangastro@
googlemail.com
The MediterraneanGastronomic
Societyaims to introduce,
promoteand sustainthe tradilion
of Mediterraneancooking in the
Edinburghcommunity. We hold
pol-luckdinners,picnics,restaurant
taslings and cooking master
classes.Membershipin the society
is diverse;chefs,food critics,and
wine-appreciatorsalikewill be
amongthe internationalgroup.
Satire Society (Sat Soc)
edinburghsatiresociety@
googlemail,com
The SatireSociety'smain aim is
to promotethe appreciationand
productionof politicaland social
satireon campusthroughthe
regulardistribuiionand production
of printed,live action,video etc. of
online and off-line,locallyproduced
satire.
SocieTEA
edinburghsocietea@googlemail.
com
SocieTEAis a societylortea
appreciators,tea connoisseurs,
or just caffeineaddicts.We hold
monthlymeetingslor Junor to
helDother societiesraisefunds
for charity.These eventsoccur
both on and off campus,where the
besttea is lound. This socieTea
believesthat we can create a wider
appreciationof tea, spreadthe
knowledge,interaclwith students
and with olher societies. So come
'oolong'to one o{ our tantastic
meetings!
Vegetarian Society
vegsoc.ed@googlemail.com
The aim of the societyis to create
a social networkfor vegelarians/
vegans or for anybodywho shares
our belie{s,cares for animals
or enjoysvegelarianfood. We
organisesocialsat vegetarian
cafes and restaurants,swap
recipes,and enjoy mealsal
member'sflats, amongstother
things.Also,Jorthose who are
interested,the societyorganise
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leafletingeventsand campaigning people. The highlightsof the Wine

days. We are a friendly,non- Society'scalendarincludethe
aggressivesocietypromoting annualChristmasDinnerand the
animalrightsand vegetarianism. Champagnetasting at the end of
Find out more from our websiteat theyear llyou are awine expert
www.vegsoced.webs.com. or you lust enjoy drinkingwine, you
are sure to have a reallygreatlime.
Water ol Life
wols@ed,ac.uk
The Waterof Life Societyis
dedicatedto meetingwith triends,
samplinggreat whiskiesand
generallyenjoyinglife.While our
goal is to learn about whisky,we
are primarilya socialgroup intent
on tastingwhiskiesbeyondour
reach.We lead meetings,organise
trips around Scotlandand invite
dislilleriesto come and speak to us.
We welcomeeveryoneespecially
those wilh the desireto learn,
sample and enioy fine whisky in
good company.For more details
check our Facebookpage or our
websiteat wols.eusa.ed.ac.uk.

Wine Society
edinburghwine@gmail.com
The Wine Societymeet weekly
to extendour knowledgeabout
the wonderlulworld of wine as
well as simplyenjoyingit. Every
week we havea differenttheme
for our tastingsgiven by local
merchants,wine writersand wine
makersfrom all over the world.
The meetingsare very social
and are a great place to meet

vegetarian/ cocl<tail/woter ofltfe / aberdeen fc supporters/ socieTEA

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AEGIS Students Edinburgh
aegis-students@ed.ac.uk
AEGISSiudentsis an international
anti-genocidemovement
committedto campaigning,
educatingand fundraisingto end
genocide.We aim to mobilise
grassrootspoliticalPressure
to stop genocideand ethnic
cleansing-We are affilialedto
the registeredcharity'The Aegis
Trust'.
Amnesty lnternational
amnesty@lists.ed.ac.uk
The EdinburghUniversityAmnesly
Internationalsociety campaigns
for Human Rights. We are a group
ol friendlypeoplewho organise
and get involvedin fun activities
includingcreativecamPaigning,
talks, debatesand a visit to our
sponsorpub, NativeState,after
every meeting.All are welcome.
Pleasevisit our websiteat http://
eusa-amnesty.org/node.
Anarchist Society
eusa@lists.systemausfall.org
The AnarchistSociety'saim is to
pursuegoals conduciveto a tree
and equal anarchistsociety,and
to promotethe idea of equality,
libertyand respectthroughdirecl
and non-violentaction.The society
also aims to raiseawarenessof
the anarchistidealthroughdebate
and discussionamong students'
Carbon Management
s0956677@sms.ed.ac.uk
The Carbon ManagementSociety
raisesawarenessand Provides
a forum for discussionamong
studentsand staft,al university
and beyond,on all aspectsof
climatechangeadaptionand
mitigation.We concentrateon the
scientitic.economicand business
relatedaspectsol climatechange
and foster an understandingol
how these three componentsare
crilical in makingProgresson
reducingcarbon emissions.
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We hold weekly meetingsshowing
relevantdocumentaries,and host
seminarsand talks bYclimate
changeexpertsdrawnfrom the
scienti{ic,economic,politicaland
businesscommunities. Findout
more lrom our websiteat
www.eucms.org.
MedAccess (UAEM-Edinburgh)
uaem.edinburgh@googlemail'
com
UniversitiesAlliedlor Essential
Medicines(UAEM)is a large
internationalstudentmovement
based mainlyin the U.S.and
Canada,but is rapidlYsPreading
acrossthe UK and Europe.
By focusingon universities'
researchand licensingPolicies,
UAEM'saims are twofold:to
increaseaccessto health-
relatedinnovationsin developing
countries,and to promoteresearcn
into diseasesthat mainlyaffect
Doorcounlries.Find out more
at http://uaemedinburgh'
wordpress.com and www.
essentialmedicine.org.
People & Planet
edinbpandp@riseuP.net
Peopleand Planetis the largest
nationalstudentnetworkin Britain'
made up lrom local groups in
universities,collegesand schools
throughouttheUK. The Edinburgh
group is one of the biggestand
most activesocietiesin the
country. We campaignon issues
of the environment,Povertyand
humanrights,throughlocal and
nationalaction.We organisea
rangeoJinterestingspeakersto
come lo our weeklymeetingswith
the aim of educatingand informing
ourselvesso we are able lo make
changethroughaction. EverYone
is welcome! You can choosethe
levelof involvement:from listening
to speakersto becomingmore
involvedwith planningand running
campagns.
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Students for Justice in Palestlne UNICEFon Campus

edinburghsjp@gmail.com
EdinburghStudentsfor Justice
in Palestineis a humanrights
campaign. Our activitiesinclude
discussionand debate.as well as
activelycampaigningto end lsraeli
apartheidand the occupationof
Palestine.
unicefsociety.uoe@gmail.com
UNICEFon Campusis an initiative
to involvestudentsin the work
of UNICEF.We work to raise
awarenessof children'srights
and raise moneytor UNICEF's
imporlantprojectswith children
everywnere.

Tibet Society
tibetsoc@gmail.com
The Tibet Societyembracesthe
culture,religion,landscape,and
edibledelightsof this fascinating
and beautifulnation.With a history
as vibrantas it is tragic,our society
seeksto celebrateTibet while
activelyslrivingto improvethe
situationfor the Tibetanpeople.
Our aims are to be friendlyand
informaland lake aclionto prevent
the loss of Tibetancultureand
historywhile raisingmoney
tor proiectsrun in Tibet, in fun
interestingand originalwaysl Our
eventshave includedTibetanfilm
nights,tea-tastings,art exhibitions,
speakers,a visit to a Tibetan
Templeand more.

Trade Union Soclety

tradeunionsociety@ gmail.com
EdinburghUniversityTrade
UnionSociely aims to increase
awarenessand membershipof
trade unionson campus,We run
progressivecampaignson issues
relatingto the workplace,including
our currenl campaign:the living
wage.

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Hmffi@
Access Edinburgh
acessedinburgh@gmail.com
Access Edinburghworksto improve
accessto highereducation,and
especiallyto EdinburghUniversily,
for those from non-traditional
backgrounds.Trainedstudent
volunteersvisit secondaryschools
that have a poor recordof getting
studentsinto highereducalion.
Volunteersgive practicalguidance
and encouragement,and talk
about personalexperienceto
aspirepupilsto aim lowards higher
education.
Animal Crisis
animalcrisis@googlemail.com
AnimalCrisisis Edinburgh
University'sanimalwelfaresociety
that helpsto promoteawareness
of nalionaland international
animalwel{arecrisesthroughout
the University,and works to raise
moneylor a rangeol topicalissues.
Membersdecide which institutions
we raise moneyfor so, il you are
oassionateabout animalwelfare
issues,this societyis for you!
Anti-Malarial Outreach Program
s0567913@sms.ed.ac.uk
The aim of the EdinburghUniversity to the cinema,or taking part in
Antl-MalarialOutreachProgram
is to reducethe burdenof malaria
in a villagecommunityin south
west Cameroon(Nkolve).This is
achievedthrougha combination
of educationalworkshopsessions
and the provisionof prevenlative
treatmenttools.
Arts for Well-Being: Children of
the Balkans
president.awcb.ed@googlemall.
com
The Arts for Well-Being:Children
of the Balkanssocietyraise money
to help child victimsol conflictand Transgenderedand Inlersexpeople
oost-conflictin the Balkans.We run and theirfriends.Studentsand
arts camps in the Balkanregion
duringsummerfor the children
where we supporttheir personal,
socialand emotionalwell-being
throughcreativeactivitiessuch as peopleand take part in our fun and
Charities,Communityand Support
music.art and crealivemovement.
The arts camps offer a great
exDeriencefor the childrenand our
volunleers,as well as being lots
of fun.
Barnardo's Soclety
eubarnardossoc@hotmail.com
EdinburghUniversityBarnardo's
Societywork in conjunctionwith
and raisefunds for the Barnardo's
charity,and to assistthem in the
work they do for abused,neglected
and underprivilegedchildren
aroundthe UK. We meet weeklv
and host variousfundraisingand
socialevents.
Best Buddles Edinburgh
bestbuddlesedlnburgh@gmail.
com
BestBuddiesEdinburghis an
opportunityto help enhancethe
isolatedlivesthat many peoplewith
learningdisabilitiesexperience,
as well as to meet new peopleand
havefun. We meet weeklywhere,
along with other students,you can
meet and befriendpeoplewith
intellectuallearningdisabilities
whilstplayinggamesor iust
enjoyinga friendlychat over a
cup ol coffee.Membershavethe
opportunityto make a'best buddy'
who they can meet with regularly
and enioy playingfootball,going
any other fun activities.Beingpart
of our societywill enhanceyour
CV and communicationskills,
whilst provinga highlyrewarding
experiencethroughdeveloping
a valuablefriendshipthatwill
genuinelychangesomeone'slife.
No experiencenecessary,just an
open mindand yourfriendship.
Bisexual Lesbian or Gay
(BLOGS)
contact@blogs.org.uk
BLOGSis EdinburghUniversity's
societyfor Bisexual,Lesbian,Gay,
non-studentsalike are welcometo
join. We aim to providea relaxed
and welcomingsocial network
where you can meet like-minded
variedweeklyevents. Whether
you'recomfortablewith your
sexuality,the slightestbit curious,
or just want to make some fun new
friends,you can do so in our non-
iudgementalatmosphere.
www.blogs.org.uk
Childrens' Holiday Venture
(cHv)
enquiries@chv.org.uk
CHV is a student-rancharitythat
works with groupsof children
from sociallyexcludedareas
of Edinburgh.We take them on
trips, both day lrips and weekend
camps,to provideIun activitiesin a
sate and supportiveenvironment,
aimingto improvethe self-esteem
of the peoplewe work with. Our
volunteersreceivechild orotection
lraining and are Disclosure
Scotlandchecked,and group
leadersare first aid trained. Over
21swho havehelda cleandrivino
licensefor at leasttwo years are
also otferedthe opportunityto train
to drivethe MIDASminibus.
Edinburgh Basic Lile Support
Society
bls_edinburgh@yahoo.co.uk
The UniversityBasic Life Support
Society(atfiliatedto Heartstart
UK) gives you the opporlunilyto
learn vital basic life supportskills.
Once you have attendeda training
sessionyou can assistthe teaching
of basic life supportwithin schools
throughoutEdinburghand,with
attendanceat a Jurtherinstructor
course,you could be leadingyour
own!
Edinburgh Exchange Support
Society
edinburghexchangesociety@
hotmail.co.uk
The EdinburghExchangeSupport
Society(EESS)is run by students
who haveall participatedin an
exchangeprogrammeduringtheir
degree here al Edinburgh.The
societyaims to providesupport
and inJormationto students
consideringparticipatingin an
exchangeprogrammeand to those
studentscurrentlyon exchange
herein Edinburgh.Please.loin

our Facebookgroup"Edinburgh
ExchangeSupportSociety
(EESS)"or visit our website,
http://eess.eusa.ed.ac.uk/,tor
more information.
Edinburgh Global Partnerships
(EGP)
egpitsec@googlemail.com
EdinburghGlobalPartnerships
is a student-rancharitywhich
organisesgroupsof students
to volunteeron pro.iectsin
developingcountriesduring
the summermonths. We have
partnersin Asia, Africaand
LatinAmerica,and projects
are generallyconstructionor
educationbased. We aim to
provideknowledge,skillsand
experienceto studentswhile
supportingcommunity-led
initiativesin their goals for
development.We hold training,
lundraisingand social events
throughoulthe year,and is a great
way to meet new people,broaden
horizons,and do somelhing
constructivewith the summer
monlhs.
Edinburgh Language
Ambassadors
s0341714@sms.ed.ac.uk
EdinburghLanguage
Ambassadorsaims to increase
motivationand intereslamong
Scottishpupilsto learnloreign
languages.We conductregular
visitsto bolh primaryand high
schoolsto deliver
languageand
culturalbased
activitiesthal
BLOGS/ mary's neals / first aid africa/ arts for nell'being, chiLdrenof tlrc balkans
complementthe ongoingformal
curriculum.
Feminist Society (EUFS)
orlammurray@gmail.com
EdinburghUniversityFeminist
Society(EUFS)focuson gender
equality,raisingawarenessof
genderinequalityand howwe
can work togetherto create a
platformof equality.We campaign
againstgender-relatedviolence,
taking action againstthe threatto
women'sreproductiverights,and
activelycampaignfor feminism
to be an integralaspect of the
University curriculum.We hold
discussions,art workshops,
protests,as well as our annual
'Speak'campaign, whichaimsto
createa safe space where people
can openly talk about sex.
First Aid Africa
eusa@firstaldaf rica.com
The FirstAid Atricasociety
runs expeditionsfor studentsto
providemedicalequipmentand
knowledgein some ot the world's
ooorestcountries.All studentsare
welcomeand trainingis provided.
We work direcllywith the FirstAid
Societyas well as international
NGOSto orovidestudent
volunteeaswhere they are needed
the most.We also work actively
with other studeni volunteer
organisationsto promote
the need for FirstAid and
medicaltrainingwherever
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emergencycare is not available
due to povertyand/orcorruption.
More informationcan be lound at
our website:
wwwtirstaidaf rica.com.
First Aid Society
f irstaid.society@ed.ac.uk
The UniversityFirstAid Society
gives you the opportunityto learn
and becomecertifiedin FirstAid
for free! Onceyou'requalified,
you can practiseyour skillsat
eventssuch as T in lhe Park,the
RoyalHighlandShowand shows
at the PlayhouseTheatre- We
haveweeklymeetingswith special
speakers,sessionson emergency
childbirth, signlanguageand
casualtysimulation, and social
evenls.
Fonelisco Orphanage Proiect
Society
fonelisco.ed@hotmall.co.uk
FoneliscoOrphanageProiectis a
societythat sends volunteersout
to FoneliscoOrphanageto work
withorDhansand streetchildrenin
Mwanza,Tanzania,for a minimum
month-longprogrammeduring
the summervacation.We recruit
volunteersduring semeslerone.
then helo volunleersfundraisefor
the basic cost of their trip. Visit
our websiteat www.escaonline,
org/f oneliscosociety.
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Friends of MSF (Medecins sans
Frontieres)
s0905039@sms.ed.ac.uk
The EdinburghFriendsol MSF
(Medecinssans Frontieres)
aims to: educateand promote
greaterunderstandingof the role,
functionsand ootentialot the
MSF,its agenciesand its charter,
with specialatlentionto some of
the world'smost neglectedcrises;
raisefunds and awarenessof our
work througheventsengagingthe
wider community;and gain more
supportfor the spiritof communily
serviceand humanitarianwork
withinthe Universityand the local
community.We act as a forum for
peoplewho are interestedor who
haveconsideredparticipating in
humanitarianwork.
Funds for Cystic Fibrosis
Society
eucfsoc@googlemail.com
Fundsfor Cystic FibrosisSociety
organise{undraisingevents
and donatethe oroceedsto the
Cystic FibrosisTrust:the UK's
only nationalcharitydedicated
to all aspectsof Cystic Fibrosis,
funding medicaland scientific
researchaimed at understanding,
treatingand curingthe disease.
The Cystic FibrosisTrustalso
aims to ensurethat peoplewith
the diseasereceivethe best care
and support possible.We hope to
raiseawarenessof Cystic Fibrosis
throughoutlhe Universityand the
wider community.
Hitch
edinburghhitch20l 0@gmall.
com
Experiencethe adventureof a
liletimeand hitchhiketo Morocco
or Praguefor charilyl Travel1,200
milesto Africathroughthe heartof
rural Franceand Spain, Morocco
otfersa mesmerisingblend
of culturethal has fascinated
travellersfor generations.Or take
part in the slightlyshorter hitch
to Prague,a city lamous tor its
breathtakingarchitecture,young
backpackingcultureand beer.
Charities,Communityand Support
Over 5,000 studentshavetaken
part in the Hitchsince 1992!
Life Society
edlitesociety@googlemail.com
Life Societyaims lo offer a range
of discussions,debatesas well as
literatureto promotethe protection
and dignityo{ life from conception
to naluraldeath.
Marrow Society
marrowedinburgh@hotmail.
com
MarrowSociety is run by medical
studentsacrossthe country in
associationwith the Anthony
NolanTrust. We aim to recruit
studentsonto the AnthonyNolan
Bone MarrowRegister. People
needinga bone marrowor stem
cell transplantsearchthis register
in the hope of findinga suitable
donor who has the ootentialto
save their lite. All you need to do
to ioin the registeris come along
to one of our regularclinics.
Mary's Meals Edinburgh
University
marysmeals-ed@hotmail.com
We fundraisefor the Scottish
charity:Mary's Meals,who
currentlyfeed 391,000children
in 15 countriesacrossthe world!
Mary's Mealsseeksto break
the cycle of povertyby giving
childrena free meal every day in
schoolsto improveenrolmenl,
attendanceand grades.Using
local volunteersand oroduce
meansthe projectsare efficient.
sustainableand benefitthe
wider community.93% of all
money raisedgoes directlyto
the proiects,and our worldwide
averagecost is just fg 10leed
a child for a wholeyear! So, if
you want to organisefundraising
events,charity pub crawls,
bake sales,shake bucketsor a
multitudeof othermoney-making
schemes,come alongto our
weekly meetings.
Meadows Half Marathon
sally@meadowsmarathon.
org.uk
MeadowsHalf MarathonSociet,
organisea half-maralhonaround
the Meadows. In 2008 it was the
largestrun organisedby students
In the UK;therewere800 runners
and f40,000 was raisedfor
charity.
MedslN-UK
edinburgh@medsin.org
MedSlNwas formed in 1997
as a UK-widenetworkof
heallhcarestudentswho raise
awarenessof, and take action on,
humanitarianand global health
issues.We encouragestudenis
to get involvedwith projectsand
campaignsthat they feel are
importanlor under-represented
at universityand that relateto
issuessuch as refugeehealth,
homelessness, or HIVand AIDS.
Find out more about our pro.iects
and campaignsby visitingour
websiteat www.medsin,org.
Nightline
nightline@ed.ac.uk
The University'sstudent-run
support,informationand listening
servicealwaysneeds new
volunteersand runs a trainingand
selectioncourseearly in the Jirst
and secondterm. lJyou can help
by beingopen, understanding
and non-judgemental,becomea
Nightlinerand comealongto our
meetingsor contactus.
Patient Outreach Project (POP)
patientoutreach@googlemail.
com
POP is a volunteeringservice
operatingwith NHS Lothian
to orovidestudenivisitorsfor
inpatientsat Edinburgh'sRoyal
VictoriaHospitalwho may have
few visitorsand friendsin the

Sign Society
bsledinburgh@hotmail.co.uk
SignSoc is an informalsociety
whichaimsto helpbridgethe
gap betweenthe hearingand the
deafcommunitythroughteaching
basicsignianguagein a lun and
sociableway. We offer members
the chanceto applyfor a British
SignLanguage(BSL)SOA
Qualifiedcoursetaughtby a deaf
tutor at Deaf Action in Edinburgh.
SKIP (Studentstor Kids
International Proiects)
Edinburgh
skipedinburgh@googlemail.
com
SKIP is a registeredcharityrun
by healthcarestudentsworkingto
supportvulnerablechildrenaround
the world.
Student Action tor Autism
(sAFA)
studentaction4autism@gmail.
com
SludentActionfor Autism (SAFA)
aims to raise awarenessof autism
amongstthe studentmedicaland
generalpopulationby holding
talks,film nightsandfundraising
events.We also organisean
annual'Autism Awareness
Concert'wherefundstaisedare
donatedto nationaland local
charitiesand projects.We promote
a be{riending scheme,offeringthe
opportunity to workone-on-one
withindividuals withautism,and
are settingup a new volunteering
scheme based at a playgroundfor
childrenwith soecialneeds.For
moreinJormation, visit
www.safa.org,uk.
Student Cancer Fund
studentcancerf und@hotmail.
co.uk
The StudentCancerFundsociety
raise moneyand awarenessfor
small local cancer charitiesthat
supportpeoplewith cancer and
theirfamilies.We raisemoney
throughorganisingbakesales,
club nights,quiznights,running
the marathonand anythingelse
our membersdecidedto do. We
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SupportTeam (CAST)lor students
who have been aifectedby cancer.
Student Club of American
Veterinary Medical Association
erin.desantis@yahoo.com
StudentClubof American
VeterinaryMedicalAssociation
enlightensstudentsabout
the opportunities,differences
and practicalitiesof practicing
veterinarymedicinein North
America.We providea lorumfor
discussionfor studentveterinary-
relaledconcerns,and offer an
opportunityfor membersto gain
knowledgeand an understanding
of Drofessionalethicsand conduct.
Student Community Action
(scA)
scagl @sms.ed.ac.uk
SCAorganisesone-offand regular
longer-termvoluntaryprojects
in the localcommunity.We give
studentsa chance to gain new
skillsand meeta new and diverse
rangeof peoplewhilegiving
somethingbackto the community.
Throughprojectsliketeaching,
gardeningand decorating, we aim
to tacilitateand imoroverelations
betweenstudentsand the local
community.
Students Supporting Street
Kids (SSSK)
edinburgh@sssk.org.uk
SSSKsupportscharitiesin India,
Columbia.Ecuadorand Ethiopia.
We raiseawarenessof the plight
of streetchildrenaroundthe
worldthroughtalksand publicity.
We also raisefunds through
eventsrangingfromtin collecting,
sponsorships, charitYParties,
band nightsor whateverour
memberscome up withlFor more
information, visit
www.sssk.org.uk.
Teddy Bear Hospital
tbh.edinburgh@hotmail.co.uk
Teddy Bear Hospitalis a
healthpromotionprojectrun
by Edinburghstudentsfor local
Charities,Communityand Support
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primaryschoolchildren.Our
aim is to teachchildrenabout
healthand healthcarethrough
p,ay. Teddy Bear Hospitalis a
registeredcharityand a branchol
a nationalprojectrun by Medsin.
Pleasevisit our websiteat
wwwtbhe,org.uk for more
details.

Tenteleni Edinburgh
edinburgh.university@
tenteleni.org.uk
Tenteleniis a volunteer-runcharity
that supportsUK university
studentsto travelto placements
in Kenya,Malawi,SouthAfrica,
Swazilandand Zanzibat.Tenteleni
volunteersworkalongside
staff and other volunteersin
schools,children'shomesand
non-governmentalorganisations
to offer support,enthusiasm
and triendship.Boththe local
communities and the volunteers
themselvesbenefitfromengaging
in the sharingof skillsand ideas.

WaterAid - Edinburgh
wateraid-edinburgh@hotmail.
co,uk
WaterAidEdinburghis a
campaigning and fundraising
socielythat aims to promoteand
supportthe work of WaterAid:
an internationalcharitywhose
missionis to overcomepoverty
by enablingthe world'spoorest
peopleto gain accessto safe
water,sanitationand hygiene
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Anime and Animation Society
aasoc2@sms.ed.ac,uk
The EdinburghAnimeand
Animationsocietyis devotedto
showinganimationin allforms,
particularlyJapaneseanimation.
We havea largevarietyol shows
that we watchas well as holding
weeklymovienightsthroughout
the year.
Art Society
edartsoc@hotmail.co.uk
The Art Societyis a greatway of
meetingother peopleinterestedin
art and learningwhat Edinburgh
and beyond has to offer. We
organiseworkshopstor beginners,
arrangestudiospace to work in,
hold weeklylife drawingclasses,
take trips to galleries,invite
guest speakersand arrange
socialevents. We also have our
work displayedin cafes and run
exhibitions.
Gharity Fashion Society
emma.sturdee@
edinburghcharilytashionshow.
com
A nightot chic lashion,
ravishingmodelsand vitalising
entertainment,The Edinburgh
CharityFashionShow (ECFS)is
the most successfulcharityfashion
show in Eurooe.The event itself
takes place over two nights in
March and oroduceshaute couture
fashion mainlyfrom London
FashionWeek, as well as designs
trom the talentedEdinburgh
Collegeof Art. Variousother events
are organisedin the run-upto the
show includinglaunchpartiesand
some greatclub nights- all in aid
ol charity!
Chill Out Society
s0674343@sms.ed.ac.uk
The Chill Out societyis for people
who liketo chill out, kickback,
relax,and generallyfill their
liveswith nothingmore arduous
than good music,lazinessand
massage. We teach beginners
Cultural,Artisticand CreativeArt
massagecourseseveryterm, and
intermediateand specialitycourses
as often as oossible. We also
offerworkshopsin Beiki and olher
forms of alternativetherapy,and
hosl'RELAX!'evenlswhichare a
combinationof live acousticmusic,
comedy and on-sitemassage,
shiatsuand Reiki.
Confucianism Study Society
(EUCSS)
eucss@sms.ed.ac.uk
The EUCSSis a great way to meet
new people and makerriendsin
a friendlyrelaxedyel somewhat
differentenvironmenl.with the
additionalopportunityto learn
Chineselanguageand culture,
promoteculturalunderstanding,
and discussConfucianismand its
applicationto modernsociety.We
hold a varietyof activitiesincluding
themedgatherings,classes,
concerts,competitionsand tours.
Create Society
create@sms,ed.ac.uk
Be inspiredand nurtureyour
creativeside with the Create
Society'sweeklygalherings.Take
part in our wriling workshops,
withdiscussion.stimuli.and
an opportunityfor constructive
criticismol your work, or try your
hand at a rangeof creativecratts,
teachingothers new skills,and
muckingaboutwithfelt-tippensin a
relaxed,intormalenvironment.
Fashion and Textiles Society
(F.A.r)
s0784110@sms.ed.ac.uk
lf you are interestedin anything
from shoes and bags to knitting
and textiles,F.A.l Societyis ior
you! As well as courses in pattern
cuttingand customising,we provide
guest speakerson a wide rangeof
issuesand organisefashion-
themed nights. Everyone
is welcomeand we're
alwayslookingtor new
ideas,so come along
and share our passion
for fashion.
Film Society (EUFS)
f ilmsoc@ed.ac.uk
lf you havea passionfor cinema,
EUFS is for you. Or, if you know
nothingabout the film world, let us
broadenyour horizons!Our season
ticket gets memberslree entry to
all lhe films we screen,plus free
entry to all of the specialevents
we host with other societiesanc
local cinemassuch as our monthlv
filmouiz.
Knitting Society
knitsoc@googlemail.com
KnitSocprovidesa friendlyand
crealivespace for peopleto learn
to knil and improvetheir skills.
Everyone'swelcometo bringtheir
own proiectsor come along and
slart somethingnew.we can lend
you needlesand yarn while you
learn,and providetuition,discounts
and insDiration.
Photographic Society
photosoc.ed@googlemail.com
Photosocis the photographic
societyof the Universityof
Edinburghand open to anyone
interesledin photography.We
organiseactivitiesrangingfrom
the purelysocialto the highly
technicalincludingpub crawls,
lectures.hands-onsessions.timed
challenges, competitions, critique,
and more. We also run bi-annual
competitionswith prizes,and the
highestrankingentriesare also
displayedin our publicexhibitions
at locationsaround Edinburgh. For
more in{ormation,visit our website
at wwwphotosoc.com.
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African & Arabic Dance Society
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Arabic dance,more commonly
known as EgyptianBelly Dancing,
is the normaldance of the Arab
countries. lt is good tor maintaining
and improvingbody tone and
discoveringmusclesyou never
knew you had! ll is an intense
dance form which can be exolored
by peopleof difterentages,shapes
and physicalabilities. African
dancingis a mixtureof dance styles
from many differentcounlriesin
Africa;it's fast, fun and energetic
dancedto the rhythmot bongo
drums playedby our drummer.
Ballroom Dancing Society
(EUBDS)
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We've all seen 'StrictlyCome
Dancing'but everlanciedtrying
it yourself?With EUBDSyou
can! Anyone is welcomeand no
partnersare necessary;we cater
for all levelslhrough classestaught
by our highlyprofessionaldance
teacher.There'salwaysplenty
going on with competitions,medals
and dance shows along with
varioussocialevents.
Barbershop Society
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Barbersoc aims lo provide
studentswith the opportunityto
performbarbershopstyle musicto
the higheststandard.We provide
workshopsfor all those interested
in barbershop,regardlessot
technicalmerit,as well as hostinga
varietyof performancesthroughout
the year.
Bhangra Crew
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EdinburghBhangraCrew are a
Puniabidanceand drumgroup.
Our aim is to promoteSouth
Asian,especiallyPunjabi,culture
around Scotlandthroughdance
and music.We have members
irom all over the world who are
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dedicatedto performingBhangra
as the art form it is. We offer
regularBhangraand Dhol(drum)
classesand membershave an
opportunityto ioin the dance troupe
which performsat universityand
commercialevents,or get involved
in the Dhol-onlyperformances.
For more informationvisit:www.
edinburghbhangracrew.com.
Brass Band
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EdinburghUniversity
is a student-run, non-auditioning
organisation,whose prioritiesare
musicand fun! We playpieces
from a wide varietyof styles and
composersand hold concertstwice
a year. We are friendlyand havea
busy socialcalendar.
Chamber Choil
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The ChamberChoir is the smallest
of the Universitychoirs. We sing
a wide range of challengingchoral
musicwith a tendencyto 'a capella'
pieces,and our repertoirespans
from the 12thto 21stcenturies.
We aim to providea platformfor
singerswith a seriousinterestin
choralmusicto establishclose
musicaland socialties within
the choir and to Dromotethe
University'smusicalprofileat
home and abroadthrough regular
pertormanceand tours.
Chamber Orchestra
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Orchestrais a friendlystudent
ran societyofteringexperienced
musiciansthe chanceto playin
one of Edinburgh'sleadingamateur
orchestras.Concertsare usually
givenonce a term with some of
Scotland'stinest orofessional
conductorsal the helm. However,
c.lia;i.
it is not all hard work;lhere are
regularsocialeventsincluding
ceilidhs.meals.and a tour at the
start of summer
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(Guildof)
Changeringers
(uEGcR)
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UEGCRis the Guildol ChurchBell
R'ngers.We are open to all ringers
and anyonewishingto learn.The
guild holds practicestwice a month,
as well as joining local practicesin
Edinburgh.We also have regular
socialeventsand weekly hand bell
practices.
CheerleadingSociety'The
Vixens'
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The Vixensare a comDetitive
award-winning cheerleading squad
that are fun loving,dedicatedand
enjoywinning!We focus throughoul
the year on improvingour stunts,
jumps,gymnasticabilityand
fitness,along with a few brilliant
socialsof course! lf you think
cheerleadingis for you join us.
Go Vixens!
Dick Vet Musicians
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Dick Vet Musiciansis a society
for veterinarystudentsto maintain
and enjoytheirmusicskillsin a
timetablesuitedto vet school's
busy schedule.We meet weekly
and aim to hold a concertonce a
semester.No auditionrequired,just
enthusiasmand a loveof music.
Drumming Society
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Drum Soc get together10learn,
jam, and performwith African
drums.We run weeklysessions
to teach and learn beats,perform
regularlythroughoutthe year,and
findlime for a few visitsto the pub
too! No experienceor equipment
necessary.
Edinburgh Revue (Formerly
Comedy and That)
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The EdinburghRevueis the
University'scomedy society
and residentsketchand stand-
up group. We providepeople
at all levelsof experience
(includingbeginners) with regular
opportunitiesto write,act, direct,

and performstand-up,in a lriendly
and relaxedenvironment. lt'salso
an excellentway to meet new
peoplewith regularsocialevents
takingplaceincludingthe society's
EdinburghFringeFestivalshowat
the end of the year. So whether
you wantto indulgeyourcreative
sideor simplyhavesomefun,
comealongand giveit a try!
EdinburghStudio Opera (ESO)
EdinburghStudioOperais the
University'sonlyoperasociety.
Operaprovidesa unique
opportunjty for everyoneinterested
in theatre,musicalsand classical
musicto combinetheirtalents,and
we are alwayslookingfor singers,
directors,orchestramembersand
crew.Recentshowshaveincluded
'The Marriageof Figaro','The
BarteredBride'andmostrecently
'AlbertHerring',performedunder
the guidanceol a professional
musicdirector.We alsohavea
seasonprogrammeincluding
classicalconcerts,carolsinging
andjazz nighls,as wellas regular
socialevents.Thisyear,we are
fortunateenoughto be stagingthe
worldpremiereof The TuringTest'.
writlenespeciallyfor our company,
at thisyear'sEdinburghFestival
Fringe.
FemaleVoice Choir (EUFVS)
E UFV Sa r ea n o n - a u d i t i o n in
chgo ir
for any student(femaleor uppel
voice)wantingto be involvedln
singinga rangeof musicalslyles
and havingfun alongthe way.
FlamencoSociety
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for dancers,musiciansand
"aficionados"
ol the many
formsol flamencomusicand
dance. We organiseevents
called"penas"by co-operating
withSpanishmusiciansand
holdregularworkshopswith
teachersfrom Spain.We hopeto
introduceFlamencoto peoplewho
otherwisemay not havehadthe
opportunityto experiencethisfiery
formof art.
Folk Song Society
FolkSocietycatersfor anyonewith
an interestin folkmusicand song.
Everyonegetsthe opportunity to
learnfromothermusiciansand
singerson an inlormalbasisduring
sessionsand sing-arounds.
Footlights
Footlights is the musicaltheatre
socaety thatstagesa large-scale
musicalin the springterm.We are
alwayslookingfor enthusiastic
peopleto take part,bothon stage
and off,and offerthe opportunityto
wo r kwithlig h tin gso
, u n d co
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production, publicity,orcheslra
and muchmore.Auditionstake
placea the beginningof Term.1
so gel involvedand expectsocial
events,cabaretsand fundraisers
throughoutthe year.
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French Theatre Society (Les
Escogriffes)
Les EscogriJfes are Edinburgh
University'sFrenchThealregroup.
Les Escogrilfesnot onlyprovide
studentsand speakersof
the Frenchlanguagewith an
environment in whichtheycan pul
theirlanguageskillsto a practical
and pleasurable use,but also
createa greaterunderstanding and
dissemination of Frenchculture
throughtheatreand entertainment.
We performin Frenchand are open
to all,regardlessof languageor
ability.
Goth and Rock Society (Edc&R)
EdG&Ris the Edinburghcoth and
RockSocietyprovidinggreatclubs
and gig nightsfor the alternative
musi ccommuni l iyn E di nburgh.
We hostmanynightsand livegigs
punk,ska,grunge,metal ,
i ncl udi ng
gothindustrial. EBMand general
clubnights,as wellas providingan
opportunity for our membersto DJ
or set up club nights.Beingpart
ot EdG&Ris a greatway to make
friendsand socialisewithothers
who enjoymusic.
Indie Soc
Edinburghis Mark E Smith's
favourilecity and soon it will
be yours;l oi n the Indi eS ocl
We organisea rangeof events
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Jazz Orchestra (EUJO) concertsa year from which
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lf jazz is your thing then EUJO We welcomeeveryonewhetheryou
is the societyfor you. We play are a seriousmusicianor iust need
tantasticarrangementsof brilliant a breakfrom your studies!
pieces rangingfrom jazz slandards
to conlemporaryfusion, in a friendly New Scotland Country Dance
and sociableatmosohere.and i I : . i i ] {: r . r ': f i .ilt.riil
pertormgigs throughoutthe year New ScotlandCountry Dance
which are alwaysenjoyedby the promotesa varietyof Scottish
audience. dancestylesincludingceilidh,
highland,step,and countrytor all
Juggling Society levelso{ dancers.Our membershio
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includesa largenumberof students
The JugglingSocietylearn, lrom home and abroad,creatinga
practiceand displaya wide range diverseand friendlyenvironment.
of equilibristicsand manipulation We organisefrequenttrips away
as wellas jugglinglBeginners to weekenddances.Dartiesand
or performers;all abilitiesare ceilidhs,and everyonefrom
welcome! seasonedprolessionalsto absolute
beginnersare welcometo join. For
Law School Music Society more intormation,visit
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Law School MusicSocietyprovide
law studentswith the opportunity Pole Dancing Society (Polesoc)
to pursuemusicalinterestswhile ii.ti;
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meetingother law studentsand Polesoc aims to promotepole
staff in a settingoutsidethe lecture dancingas a fun and energetic
theatre. We also hold annual form of exercise.Classedare
concertsin aid ol the tree legal taught by a prolessionalteacher,
servicecharity:The Bar Pro Bono and we also host a great social
Unit. events.
Modern Dance Society ReelingClub
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The Modern Dance Society Reelingmeans'Scottish' dancing.
providesweeklyclassesin ballet,
lf you haveever yearnedto go to
iazz, lap, hip-hop,contemporary, the Skye Galhering,the Northern
break-dancingand lrish dance. Meeting,the Argyllshire Gathering,
Classesare taught by pro{essional the ScottishRegimentalBalls,this
teachersand, throughoutthe is wheretolearnhow it'sdone. We
second semester,we work towards meet weeklyand host (at leastl)
hostingan inter-university dance one ball. It'sa socialclub{or
comoetition as wellas an annua like-mindedpeoplewith a bit ol a
show.Whetheryou are a beginner oance.
or havepreviousexperience,
classesare open to everyone. Renalssance Singers
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Musical Medics Society rrk-
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MusicalMedicsSocietyaims to RenaissanceSingers,directed
be the most inclusiveperforming by Dr NoelO'Regan,Senior
musicsocietyat Edinburgh Lecturerin Musicat the Universitv
University.We are non-audilioning, of Edinburgh,hosts regular
and more than hal{of our members concertsin the city and throughoul
are non-medicslWe comoriseol Scotland,promotingthe great
a choir,an orchestraand several body of LiturgicalMusiccomposed
smallerensembles.All members throughoutWesternEuropein the
come togetherto performtwo
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15thto 17thcenturies.Our singers
are made up of universitystudents
and staff as well as peoplelrom
the widerEdinburghcommunity,so
come along and take part!
Revelation Rock Gospel Choir
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Revelationis the University's
RockGospelChoir,and winners
o{ the 1999Societyof the Year.
We are Christian-basedchoir but
membersof many variedbeliefs
and opinions,and indeedsinging
abilities,are welcome.Revelation
aims to draw out hiddenabilities
in an atmosphereof acceptance,
to makeand buildfriendships, and
generallyhave loads of Junsinging
onlythe veryfunkiestof songs!
Thereare no auditions,and no
pre-requisitesto joining,Revelation
is trulyopento anyone!Revelation
is not only about singing,however,
we also havea band, a dance
group,and a drama group,so there
are lots ol waysto get involved!For
more information,visit
edrev.eusa.ed.ac.uk.
Salsa Society
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Salsa Societygives studentsthe
opportunityto learn and enjoy
,,n 4,'.i., the Latindance of salsa.Classes
are held weeklyin a lriendlyand
relaxedatmosphere.Anyonewith
an interestand lots of enthusiasmis
more than welcomelo come alono!
In additionto classes,we also
organisesocialeventsallowing'
membersto get to know each other,
whilst practicingand showingoff
theirnewlyacquiredskills!
Savoy Opera Group
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The Savoysociety performthree
musicalextravaganzasa year,
the main show beinga Gilbert &
Sullivanoperetlaperformedin
Februafy.We also host a more
inlimateshow in May at the world-
famous PleasanceThealre,as well
as a Fringeproduction.Can't sing?
Don'l worry,we also need stage
and lightingcrews,set buildersand,
ot course,an orchestra.lf all this

sounds like hard work then Savoy
socialsmake up for it all with
parties,thealretrips,the savoy
Ball,expeditionsinto the Scottish
wilderness, and muchmore!
Shakespeare Company
The ShakespeareCompany
perlorm and explore
Shakespeare'swork by holding
workshopscoveringthe
ditferentaspectsol producing
performances including
stagecraft,literaryanalysis,
costuming,set design,adapting
plays,theatricalhistoryand
generaldramaturgy.We produce
at least one show a year and
aspireto achievea consistently
high standardof professionalism.
We also enjoy gettingtogether
throughregularsocialand
lundraisingactivities.
Singers (Edinburgh University)
The EdinburghUniversity
Singersare a smallgroupof
auditionedvoices,singinga
varied programmeof musicfrom
acrossthe centuriesof choral
repertoire.Underthe directorship
of Dr John Kitchen,university
and cityorganist,and senior
theatre company (bedlam) / luggling / theqtre appreciati.on/ chamber orchestra
music lecturer,we performat
officialuniversityeventssuch
as graduations,in some of the
city'sfinestvenuesincludingthe
Usher Hall,and great locations
abroadwhilston tour.We sing a
rangeoi musicfrom Scots song
arrangementsto large scale
choralmassesand requiems,as
well as concertswith orchestras
includingBeethoven's gth
Symphonyand Stravinsky's
Symphonyol Psalms.Our socia
activitiesincludeweeklypost-
choir pub visits,meals out, flat
partiesand tours.
Slring Orchestra
EU StringOrchestraare a friendly,
fun-lovingsocietythat perform
concertsonce a term and enjoy
regularsocialeventsincluding
tours,ceilidh,nightsout,and
mofe. Get involvedand sign up
tor an auditionat the tair during
F eshers'Week!
Swing Dance Society (EUSDS)
The EdinburghUniversitySwing
DanceSociety is a placeto
meet peopleof all ages and
backgrounds whilstlearningto
swing dance,taught by great
teacherswith years o{ experience.
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We will show you how to dance
lindy hop (or litterbug),balboa,
and bal swing,as well as tasters
in blues and Charlestonstyles.
EUSDSis one oi the manyswing
dancingsocietiesin Edinburgh
and advertisesthe opportunityto
dance with others in the city, along
with dancersfrom acrossthe UK.
Comejoin a globalcommunityat
yourdoorstepl
Tango Society
The TangoSocietyare a friendly,
casual,and fun societyteaching
one of the mostaccessibleand
easy-to-learnclassicaldances.
Tango,literallytranslatingto
"walking",will haveyou dancing
withflairand easein no time.
We'revery social and there'sno
partnerrequired,so show up and
be preparedto have a greattime.
Theatre Appreciation Society
(Standing Ovation)
StandingOvationmakes it easy
tor peopleto go to the theatre.
Our memberschoose what they
want to see from the huge variety
of showsgoingon in Edinburgh
and we do the rest! Contactus
lor informationand the chance to
meel like-mindedpeoplein a fun
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and relaxedatmosphere.
Theatre Company (Bedlam)
(EUrc)
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The EUTCholds 25 to 30
performanceseach year,lrom
one-off Wednesdaynight
performancesto tive-nightruns!
We have improvisedcomedy,
'The lmproverts',every Friday
and run improvisationworkshops
every Saturday.There is also'tech
imorove.ts'for those interestedin
the technicalside of theatre.We
auditionthroughoulthe year and no
experienceis necessary.
Theatre Paradok
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TheatreParadokare a dynamic
and innovalivecompanywho have
previouslyshowcasedalternative
theatrefrom lonescoto Fo.
Anyone is welcometo join and,
each semester,we gathera team
of aclors,designers,musicians,
iechnicians,and allthingsvaguely
awesome,to producechallenging
and diversetheatre.
Untapped Talent
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UntappedTalentis'The'societyif
you play musicor just want to go
to gigs. We havelullequipment
and a pracliceroomto use for free,
for those who want to play and, tor
those who don'1,just come along
tor discountedtrips to gigs around
Scotland.Come along and meet
new muslciansor start a band and
play at one of our many gigs in
the city.
West Coast Swing (WCS) Dance
Society
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West Coast Swing is a sleek and
sassy dance rapidlygrowingin
popularilyall aroundthe UK.
We providean opportunitytor
experienceddancersand complete
beginnersto become part of a
student-basedsocial networkfor
WCS dancing.We meet regularly
to practisetechnique,stylingand
step patterns.Membersenjoy
il:rrice. ll'lusic and Theatre
discountedevenls run by Capital
Swing,an Edinburghbased
danceorganisation, including
workshopswith international
teachefsand weekenddance
events.EUWCSDSalso aims to
run occasionalworkshopevents
exclusivelyfor membersas well as
semi-regularsocialdances.
Wind Band (EUWB)
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EUWB,foundedon the principles
of no minimumslandardsand no
auditions,has a growingreputation
and consistsof about 100talented
musicians.So, if you havea brass
or woodwindinstrumentor play
percussion,pleasecome alongto
our rehearsalsand socials-
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AIESEC
ALESECis a non-political, non-
profit,independentand entirely
sludent-managedsociety.We
workedto developyoung people,
empoweringthem with the
necessaryskillsand underslanding
oJthe forcesshapingthe world
aroundthem. We createa
powerfulgroup of future leaders
with a strongsense of social
responsibilityand a desireto act.
We providea serieso{ learning
experiencesand activities,in fields
such as sustainabledevelopment,
education,enterpriseand social
responsibility,includingan
internationaltraineeshipexchange.
BUNAC
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BUNACaims to encourage
interestin Canada,the United
Slatesol Americaand Mexico
among Edinburghstudents,as
well as encouragingan interest
in universitylife in Britainto North
Americanstudents.We Dromotea
better understandingbetweenthe
two culturesand orovidefinancial
meansfor studentsto study at
universitieson the other continent,
tor both North Americansand
Britishstudents.Beyondthis, we
also providescholarshipsand
grantstor travelwith educational
merits.
Diagnostic Society
The DiagnosticSocietywas
foundedin 1787out ot the Scottish
Enlightenment to bringa more
empiricaland structuredfocus to
debate.This year our society's
motionshaveincluded"This
Societywouldratherbe a buckfast
capitalistthan a champagne
socialist"and "Theonlygoodthing
to havecome out of Europeis the
Wine Lake".It you en.,oygetting
over-dressed and indulgingin fine
oratory,then contact us.
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Edinburgh Bright Futures
A dynamicprogressivesociety
run by studentslor students,
EdinburghBrightFuturesis part
of a nationwideeflort to give
studentsthe invaluableopportunity
to maximisetheiremployability
throughdirectcontacl with leading
graduaterecruiters.Join today
and makeyour future as bright as
possible!
Edinburgh University Trading
and Investment Club (EUTIC)
(Finance Society)
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With over a decadeof experience,
EUTICmanagesand owns the
UK's largestand most successful
studentrun real money investment
portfolioworth over t30,000.
Our goals are to educatestudents
about the world of finance,give
:,i .-
l; 1 fl :' them real-lifeexperiencein trading
stocks,offer opportunitiesto
networkwith some of the world's
most prestigiousfirms and, should
they be interested,helpthem
pursuecareersin the financial
servicesindustry.This,together
with a prestigiousnetworkof alumni
and an excellentsocialcalendar
makesthe club one of the most
excitingsocietiesfor studentsof
all backgroundsto join. For more
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visitour websiteat reallifemarketingexperience.This offeringadviceon gettingstarled
www.eutic.org. yearwe willinviteprominentanc in parlicularcareerpathsand how
experienced PR and Marketing to developskillsfor the workplace.
FreshSight experts,businessleadersand Our aim is to preparewomenfor
universityprofessorsto meetand employmentin male-dominated
FreshSight is a professional
student discussthe latestdevelopments industriesand to encouragemore
organisation that providespro in thesefast-movjngand dynamic womento studysubjectswhere
bonobusinessconsultingservices areas. they are under-represented.
10non-prof it organisations.
FreshSight is a uniqueorganisation Women InterconnectEdinburgh
that linkscharitiesand social
enterprises wilhthe student Interconnect is a projectthataims
communityin a way thatcreatesa to developa Scottishnetworkfor
greatdealof valuelor bothgroups. womenstudentsstudyingscience,
We trainstudentsto become engineering, technologyand
professional consultants,and environmental subjects.We aim 10
placethem in teamswithinclient buildrelationships withwomen,at
organisataons. dilferentstagesof theircareer,who
can act as rolemodels,and provide
InnovativeConsulting University encouragemenl and careeradvice
of Edinburgh(iCUE) to womenstudents.We arrange
workshopsand speakersfor
iCUEis an entrepreneurial womenstudents,staffand alumni,
societyrunas a business.We
work on new innovativeprojects,
developinga varietyof skills
transferrable
to the businessworld.
Withregularworkshopsand new
entrepreneurialideasalways
welcome,our meetingsare an
excellentway to meetlike-minded
students,teambuildand socialise,
whilstalsogaininginvaluable
experience.

Legal Advice Society

Emailthe LegalAdviceSocielyif
you're interestedin what they have
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Marketingand Communications
Society (EUMCS)

EUMCSi s E d i n b u r gU
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societydedicatedspecificaliy
to the fieldsof Marketing,
Communications and PR.We
educatemembersaboutthe
industry'sneweslachievements
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and innovations, provideuseful
intormation and tipsabout
internships and graduatejobs,and
providean opporlunityto network
withcompaniesand organisations.
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Anglican Students' Society
s0680302@sms.ed.ac.uk
AngSocis a societyfor Anglican
studentslo meel and to have
prayertime together- We meet
regularlyfor pizza nights,movie
nightsand Eucharistservices.
Baha'i Society
leemskm@gmail.com
EdinburghUniversityBaha'i
Societyis a friendly,very social
and inclusivesocietytor anyone
interestedin spiritualand global
issues.We host a wide range of
eventsthroughoutthe academic
year includingtalks, workshops,
discussions,food nights,themed
evenings,debates,liresides,
devotionalmeetings,study circles,
caf6 trips, quiz nights,football,and
tranquillityzones.You do not have
to be a memberto attend any of our
events.Baha'isociety is the perfect
opportunityto share your opinion
on real issuesin a relaxedand
open almosphere.
Buddhist Society
eubuddhist@googlemail.com
The EdinburghUniversityBuddhist
Societyaims to developa deeper
understandingof Buddhism,
to form meaningtulfellowship
amongmembers,and to cultivate
compassionthroughdaily practice
of the Dharma.
Catholic Students' Union
s.mcmaster@sms,ed.ac.uk
CatholicStudents'Unionofters
all students,Catholicsor not,the
opportunityto socialisein a friendly
and relaxedalmosphere.We
promotea warm communityin an
activeand supportiveenvironment
where we meet,work and celebrate
together.Everyoneis also welcome
at our weeklymeal.
Christian Union (EUCU)
admin@eucu.org.uk
EUCUis an opencommunilyof
Christianswho seek to support,
encourageand explorewhat the
good news of Jesus means in
the Universitycontext,as well
as sharingthis good news with
those around us. The Christian
Union is not a church but rather
a missionarycommunityworking
and partneringwith Edinburgh's
churchesto share lhis good
news. Our specificvisiontor this
year is 'to be the unitedbody of
Christ,motivatedby grace,to
live worshipfullives,conveying
the hopeof salvation.'Anyone is
welcometo come alongto any of
our meetingsand events.Find out
more al vvwweucu.org.uk.
Humanist Society (HS)
humanist.society@sms.ed.ac.uk
HS inviteyou to meel, discuss
and act in an environmentthat
is free-thinking,progressiveano
basedon humanistvalues. We
aim to: establisha positivesocial
environmentol sludentswho are
rationalists,non{heists (agnostics
or atheists),humanists,or sceptics;
enrichcampus life by sponsoring
educationaleventsand {ostering
studentdialogueon mattersof
failh, science,and reason;and
engagestudentsin issueso{
nationaland internationalimport
surroundingfreedomof conscience
and seculareducation.For more
intormation,visit our websiteat
http://humanist.eusa.ed.ac.uk.
lslamlc Society (ISOCED)
info@isoced.org
ISOCEDis a socielyfor both
Muslimand non-Muslimstudents.
We aim to cater for the needsol
Muslimstudentson campus,and
hope to portrayand sharethe
valuesoJ lslam with other students.
We meet for a catch uDsession
over tea and refreshments,and
hold regulartalks, by scholars
and expertson lslam,as well as
organisingother eventsthroughout
the yearincludingEIDsocials,
trips,sports,tutorials,discussions,
movie screenings,charity
fundraisersand more. Evervoneis
Faith, Beliel Systems and Spiritual Development
ls s
www.eusa.eo.ac.uK
welcometo come along.
Jewish Society
edinburghjsoc@gmail.com
The JewishSocietyprovidea
socialand activeatmosphere
for Jewishstudentsto meet and
socialiseat weekly lunchesand
eveningmeals,discussionsand
pub crawls.The highlightof our
socialcalendaris Burns Night Ball
whereJewishstudentsfrom all
over the countrycome to meet,
eat and ceilidh.We also aim to
celebrateall the Jewish Festivals.
and take weekendsaway with
otherJewish societiesthroughout
the year.
Orthodox Christian Student
Society
euossoc@gmail.com
OrthodoxChristianStudentsaims
to deepenthe understandingof
the OrthodoxChristianfaith to
its members,and connectto the
studentbody and organisations.
Our activitiesincludediscussions,
movie Dresentations. talks on
orthodoxy,excursionsto significant
Christiansites,and social events.
For more intormation.visit
www.euocss.org.uk.
Pollock Chinese Christian
Fellowship (PCCF)
rolandchu@hotmail.com
PCCFis a groupoJmainlyChinese
studentsfrom South-EastAsia lhat
meet weeklyfor worship,prayer
and bible study. Our common
culluralbackgroundtacililates
comfortableChristianfellowship.
We aim to promoteChristianity
throughannualeventssuch as
Christmasand Eastercelebrations.
We also hold socialeventsto allow
studentsto meet and find out more
about East Asian Chineseculture.
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Bridge Club
s0906259@sms.ed.ac.uk
Fromcompletebeginnerslo
experts,the UniversityBridge
Clubolfersa friendlyand relaxed
atmosphereto meet new people
and improveyourbridgeskills.We
holda numberof socialsincluded
pub crawlsand Christmasmeals.
We welcomenew membersand
helpthosewho wantto learn.
Chess Club
chess.club@ed.ac.uk
The UniversityChessClub
welcomeanyoneto comealong
and play at whateverlevelsuits
you,lrom casuallyin the pubto
competitions.We
inter-university
also havelhree successfulteams
in the localleaguesand lake partin
nationaland localcongresses.
FAQ: Card and Board Games
Society
s0563524@sms.ed.ac.uk
The societywas formedwiththe
intentionof providinga forum
for peopleto playand talkabout
collectibleand non-collectiblecard
and boardgames. We provide
opportunities to learnnewgames,
compelein tournaments, and
generallyrelaxand havea good
time.We helpplayersget intonew
gamesby providingcardsand deck
buildingadvice,and tellingthem
whereto buy cards.Youdon'tneed
to own anythingto comealong;we
havea varietyof silly games lor you
to borrowand play.So get involved
and tind oul whatwe are all about.
Foosoc - Table Football
foosoc.ed@gmail.com
Foosocis Edinburgh
University'sFoosball
society.Comejoin
us for our weeklyfree
foosballtournament
withsnacks,fun and
prizes!No skilllevel
required.
Gamesoc
kennybenton@gmail.com
GameSoc,or the Edinburgh
UniversityComputerGaming
Society,is for studentswilh an
interestin PC and videogames.
Whetheryou'rea casualbedroom
rockbandstaror a dedicatedPC
enthusiast, we havesomethingto
offerall members.We holdLAN
and gamingeventswherewe
providenetworksupportlor PCs as
wellas an Xbox360,lull Rockband
set and a Wii.We alsoget together
for weekly pub nightsas well as
gamingnightsonline.For more
inlormation, visitour website:
www.gamesoc,org.
GEAS (Roleplaying)
geas.committee@gmail.com
GEASis the Roleplaying Societyof
lhe University of Edinburgh.Along
withour fellowsocieties,e.g.the
Wargamesand FAQ (Collectible
CardGaming)socielies,we
promotethe hobbyof gamingin all
itsforms,and provideopportunities
{or peopleto comeand play
all sortsof games,roleplaying
sessionsthatanyonecan get
involvedin. We alsopublisha
regularnewsletter,run a websile,
holdan annualgamingconvention
at the end of the secondterm,
and organisesocialevents,live
actionroleplaysessions,and group
outingsto moviesand convenl;ons
of interest,includingthe Student
Nationals.
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Poker Society
eupokersoc@gmail.com
PokerSocietyoffersstudentsthe
opportunityto gel involvedwith
and enjoythe psychological thrill
of tournamentpoker.For more
information,visitour websiteat
http://www.edinpoker.co.uk.
Rubik's Cube Society
cube@ed.ac.uk
Can you solveRubik'scube?The
Rubik'sCubeSocietywelcomes
everyone,from those who have
neversolveda cube beforeto
speedcubingsolverswho wantto
improve!
Science Fiction and Fantasy
sciffy@ed.ac.uk
The ScienceFictionand Fantasy
Societyis dedicatedto broadening
the horizonsol our memberswhilst
havinga damngoodtime.We
meet weeklyto watch sciji and
lantasyshows,enjoya drinkand a
chat,or accessour libraryoi over
.1,500
books.Our otherevents
includemovienights,our club night
Gigantor,Laserquest, conventions,
cinemanighlsand an end of the
yearcampingtrip.
Wargames Society
info@euwg.org
The EU Wargamessociety meets
weeklyduringthe semeslerand
is opento all wargames,terrain
provided!
rubik'scube/poker / wargames
Gaming and Roleplaying
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ChineseStudents and Scholars German Society'Deutsch Macht

Association (ECSSA) Spass'
eucsamail@googlemail.com edinburghgermansociety@gmail.
ECSSAprovidesa communityof com
African and Caribbean Society
supportfor studentsand scholars The GermanSocietyor'Deutsch
euacs@yahoo.com
fromthe People'sRepublicof MachtSpass'isfor anyonewho
The EdinburghUniversityAfrican
China. We makelinkswith local has an interestin Germanculture.
CaribbeanSocietyseeksto
associationsand groups,provide We meet weeklyto socialise,meet
celebratethe uniqueidentities
representation,and work with the with other Germanspeakersof
of the Africanand Caribbean
ChineseDeoartmentof Universities every level,and relax and havelun
population. We do this by
and peoplein Edinburghto help whilstpracticinga bit of German
encouraging an exchangeof culture
improvethe understanding of alongthe way. We promoteand
betweenthese two groupswithin
Chinesecultureand people.We experienceGermancultureby
the University,as well as hosting
haveannualeventsincluding travellingto Germanyand enjoying
year-round eventshighlighting
a WelcomeFreshers'party in beerat our annualBierfestin
theirtraditionsto engagethe wider
October,ChineseNew Year party February. You don't need any
studentbody.
in January,AutumnFestivalparty, knowledgeof Germanto join.
BruneianEdinburgh Society and a sports day in May,as well as
eventssuch as a film party,dance Hellenic Society
bruneiedinburghsociety@
party or a free talk once a month. Hellenic.Society@ed.ac.uk
googlemail.com
Everyoneis welcome. The HellenicSocietyprovides
The BruneianEdinburghSociety
a meansof meetingGreek
aims to fosterfellowship,familiarity
Chinese Students' Association studentsand acts as forum for
and unityamongthe Bruneian
(EUSCA) communication amongEdinburgh's
studentsin Edinburgh, offera
eucsamail@googlemail,com Greeksand like-minded people.
supportsystemfor well-being
EUSCAwelcomeseveryonewho We help studentsto get in touch
and education,and promoteand
is interestedin Chineseculture. with the Greekway oi life.You
educalepeopleabouiBruneiand
We heloto establisha mutual don'thaveto be Greekor speak
whilst
its richcultureand traditions,
relationshipbetweenChineseand the languageto join.We organise
encouragingBruneianstudents
Englishspeakingsiudents,are variouseventsrelatedto Greece
to learn and be exposedto other
involvedin a languagepartners' includingour famousand loud
cultures,thus havingthe best
possibleoverseasexperience.
programmeand,in co-operation GreekNights(Greekmusicand
We
witha summercamporganisation, dance).
alsoact as a consultand a helping
we help new Chinesestudents
hand for prospectivestudentsfrom
settlein Edinburgh.We also HighlandSociety (An Comann
Bruneiconcerningany information
organisedebatingeventsto Ceilteach)
aboutstudentlifein Edinburgh. gaell @sms.ed.ac.uk
promotethe exchangeof ideas.
While the EUSCAhas lots to otfer The HighlandSocietyorganise
BulgarianSociety
academicallywe also have lots many eventsthroughoutthe year
eusbcs@gmail.com
to offer when it comes to having includingnightsout,weekends
BulgarianSocietyseeksto
fun includingweeklygatherings, away and ceilldhs.Our largest
enhancethe relationship and
celebratingfestivaldays, and enjoy ceilidhis the HighlandAnnual:the
connectionamongBulgarian
discountsin severalstoreslrom our largestceilidhin Edinburghwith
students,and providea form of
sponsors. threefloorsof traditionalmusicand
communication withand among
dancing.We promotethe cultural
them.In additionwe act as a
French Society heritageof the highlandsincluding
sourceof advice,informationand
edinburghfrenchsociety@ the Gaeliclanguage.Everyoneis
supportto anyonewho considers
googlemail.com welcometo join.
themselvesa friendof Bulgaria-
The FrenchSocietycreatesa
We organiseculturaleventswhich
networkof Frenchenthusiasts, Hong Kong International Society
broadenthe understandingof edin.hkis@googlemail.com
and celebrateseverythingFrench
a traditionaland contemporary
withfilm nights,meals,wineand EdinburghUniversityHongKong
Bulgarian's valuesand lifestyle.For
cheeseevenings,spokenlanguage InternationalSocietyprovidesa
moreinformation, visit
evenings,and year abroadsocials homefor HongKongand Chinese
www.eubs,co,uk.
throughoutthe year. students.We believethat it is
essentialto engagein the local
community's culturein orderto lead
a happy,healthy,and interesting
studentlife.We heloFreshersand

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exchangestudentssettle in to a
newenvironment. we are opento
allto experienceour richculture
and history.
International Development
society (EUID)
euidsoc@gmail.com
EUIDaimsto enlightenmembers
of the issuesfacingdeveloping
countries,and discussthe best
ways to ease or solvethese
problems.We oifersomewhere
for people,interestedin the plight
of the thirdworld,to find out more
througha varietyof waysincluding
talks by speakers,showing
informative documentaries or
lilms,and by providinga relaxing
forumfor peopleto talkand air
oprnrons. We do not campaignand
try not to be partisan;however,if
you havestrongideological values
this is the place to learn more.
InternationalRelations(lR)
Society
s0673264@sms.ed.ac.uk
lR Societyis a societyfor all
those interestedin the field of
lnternational Relations. We
have a wide rangeof events
throughoutthe year including
regularsocialeventsand guest
speakers.As wellas the social
aspect,we are also closelylinked
withthe University's Politicsand
International Relationsdepartment
so can offer academicsupportto
our members.Visitour websitefor
more informationat
www.edinburgh-irforum.co.uk.
lrish Society
lissandude@hotmail.co.uk
Everyoneis welcometo join the
lrishSocietyfor somegoodold
"OirishCraic!"
Inlernationaland Multicultural
We representstudentsfrom both
sidesof the borderand of all
politicaland religiouspersuasions
Italian Postgraduate Society of
Edinburgh(IPSE)
clerkipse@gmail.com
IPSEaims to promoteand foster
postgraduate studying,and to
engagethoseinterestedin the
studyof ltaly,the ltalianlanguage,
the literature,
historyand culture
of italophonecommunities, or the
studyot the ltalianpeninsula.We
holdconferences and workshops.
as well as publisha peer reviewed
journaland maintainour website.
Japanese Society
iapanesesociety@yahoo.co.uk
The JapaneseSocietyaimsto
bringtogethereveryoneand
anyoneinterestedin Japanese
Culture.We meetweeklyand hold
a Japanesethemedeventeach
month.
Kazakhstan Society
eukazsociety@gmail.com
Edinburgh(Kaza)University
KazakhstanSocietyis a student
organisationestablished to
uniteall Kazakhstanistudents
in Edinburgh.We providea
supportiveenvironment for those
who showinterestin our culture.
Everyoneis welcometo join in
withour regularculturalevents
throughoutthe year.
spanish / rtLssian / scandittaviart/wel
Korean Society
edinburghunikoreansoc@gmail.
com
EdinburghKoreanSociety(EUKS)
providessupportto studentsfrom
Korea,helpingthem adaptto a
new lifein Edinburghby providing
traditional and culturalevents,
helpingstudentsknowmoreabout
Koreaand Koreanculture,and
havinglun. Membershipis open
to all for informationsharingand
socialising. For moreinformation,
visitourwebsiteat
korean.society@ed.ac.uk.
Latin American Development
and CulturalAppreciation
Society (LADCAS)
ladcasociety@gmail.com
LADCASaimsto promotesocial,
economicand politicalinterest
in the rapidlydevelopingand
emergingregionof LalinAmerica.
We seek to createa better
understanding and appreciation
of the mainforcesthatshape
thisregionintoone of the most
diverseareas of the world.We
offermembersa uniqueand
excitingchanceto learnabout
LatinAmericanmarketsand to
discoversomeof the incredible
opportunitiesthey haveto offer.
sh

Malayslan Student Association
(EMSA)
emsamail@gmail.com
EMSAis for all Malaysianstudents
stayingin Edinburgh.We offer
help and supportto studenlsin
need,and aim to make Edinburgh
a "homeawayfrom home".Many
eventsare organisedall year round
to lorge and strenglhenfriendship
betweenmembersand between
Malaysiansocietiesin the UK. We
run evenlssuch as Freshers'meet
and greetsession,Hari Rayaand
ChineseNew Yearcelebrations,
and badmintoncompetitions.
JoiningEMSAis a greatway to
expandyour socialcircle,learn
new cultures,and stay connected
with currentatfairsback in
Malaysia.All students,Malaysian
or not, are welcome.
Mexicanos En Edimburgo
mexicanos@lists.ed.ac.uk
MexicanosEn Edimburgo
oromolesthe Mexicancullureand
identityby organisingMexican
nationalfestivitiessuch as
IndependenceDay,The Day of the
Dead,Posadasand Pastorelas,
etc. We also providesupport
to the Mexicansin Edinburgh
by organisingregularsocial
gatherings..
Middle Eastern Society
eumiddleeasternsoc@
googlemail.com
EdinburghUniversity'sMiddle
EasternSocietywelcomes
studentsto join and get involved
in an excitingyear of Middle
Easternthemedeventsand nights
out, regularlilm eveningsand
opportunitiesto meet,mingle,
discussand debate.We will be
hostinga numberof excitingand
reputablespeakersportraying
a wide rangeof perspectiveson
MiddleEaslernlifeand culture
throughoutthe academicyear.
Model Uniled Nations (EdMUN)
edmuncom@gmail.com
The EdinburghModel United
Nationssocietyembaacesand
spreadslhe spiritol the concept
of model UnitedNationsby
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enhancingstudents'understanding
ol the institutionaland political
in-workingsof the UnitedNations
(UN)organisation.Through
simulatedUN conterencesand
weeklymeetings,studentsact as
delegatesof member-statenations
debatingmany issuespresented
in the form of UN resolutionsand
discussedin a mannerconsistent
with the parliamentaryprocedure
of the real UN. EdMUNreallyisn't
as formalas it sounds- it is a lot of
fun and a lot of laughs,so come
alongand try it out.
Persian Society (EUPS)
edinburghpersiansociety@
gmail.com
EUPSpromoteslraniancultureby
organisingeventslike Club Persia
disco nights,film nights,dance
classes,food eventsand our
successful annualChaharshanve
Souri Party. In 2009,we helped
organiseand fund an lranian
culturalfestival(www.ediranfest.
co.uk)which attractedlranian
acts lrom the UK and aroundthe
world includingdirectorSeyyed
Reza MirKarimi,comedianPatrick
Monahan,and artistMaryam
Hashemi.
Polish Society
polsoc.edinburgh@googlemail.
com
The PolishSocietyaims to
enhancethe Universityexperience
for Poles.internationalandhome
studentswho all share an interest
in Poland,Polishculture,cuisine
or any olher aspectof Poland.We
plan excursions,film screenings,
cookingevents,weeklymeetings
and manyothers.
Romanian Society
edinburgh.rosoc@gmail.com
The aim of the societyis to inform
studentsabout Bomanianlife
includingits social,economicand
politicalbackground,promotingas
cultureto enrichand diversifythe
Edinburghexperience.We do this
lhroughpresentations,national
celebrations,samplesof traditional
cuisineand givingout visualaids.
lnternational and Multlcultural
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and dinneroutings.We warmly
welcomenon-Singaporean
memberswho havean intereslin
Asian culture,cuisineor wanl to
meet new people.
Slavlc and Baltic Countries
(sBc)
eusbcs@gmail.com
SBC Societyis for anyonewho
is from or interestedin Slavic
and Balticcountriesto meet-up,
make good friendsand settle
into universitylife.We organise
themed parlies,sightseeingtrips,
movie nightsand sportingevents.
South Aslan Soclety
eusaal@sms.ed.ac.uk
The SouthAsian Students
Association(SASA)bring
togetherpeoplefrom several
countriesand promoteSouth
Asia to the studentcommunity.
We hold regularculturalevents
and lestivecelebrationsincluding
spicy cuisinesand Bollywood
movie nights.
Spanistr Society
euspanishsociety@googlemail.
com
In the SpanishSocietywe aim
to promotethe differentcultures,
languagesand fiestasof the
regionsthat integrateSpain.
Come along and get involved!
Swahlli Club
swahiliclubed@yahoo.co.uk
If you'veever wanted
lo learn an unusual
language,or want to
improveany existing
I
knowledgeof Swahili,
come and join us.
We meet weeklyfor
informalclasses
with emphasison
learningtrom
each other.
lnternationaland Multicultural
Taiwanese Students' Soclety Welsh Society
etss.tw@gmail.com gwlad_gwlad@hotmail.co.uk
EU TaiwaneseStudents'Societv The Welsh Societypromote
is a partnershipbetweenfive welsh cultureto all sludentsin
universitiesin Edinburgh: a fun and relaxedenvironment.
EdinburghUniversity,Napier Join us for fancy dress pub
University,Heriot-WattUniversity, crawls,plentyof Welsh cake
Queen MargaretUniversity eating,lalks from guest speakers,
and EdinburghCollegeof Art. and the opportunityto travel
We welcomestudentsof all abroadand supportour team in
backgroundswho are interested the six nations! For a great wayto
in Taiwanesecullure. socialiseand make new friends,
come alongto our tortnightly
Thai Society meeltnos.
euthaisoc@gmail.com
Thai Societyaims to promote
Thaiculturesand its related
issues,to fosterfriendship
amongstThai membersas well
as other nationalities,and to build
a strong bond betweencurrent
membersand the University
alumni.To find out more
inJormationvisit our websiteat
www.edinburghthaisoc.co.uk.
Vapati Society
salvador_sg@hotmail.com
Come alongto see us at the
Societies'Fairor contact us to
find out more intormalionand
join us.
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EUSci MAG
euscimag@gmail.com
EUSci is for those who are
passionateabouttellingthe
wider world about the wondersof
science.We produceof popular
sciencemagazinethreetimesa
yearas wellas organisingscientific
eventsand producinga podcast
Membershavethe chance to get
involvedin writing,editing,design,
art,photography, web design,
eventorganisation and podcasting.
Fresh Air (Student Radio)
manager@freshair.org.uk
Welcometo FreshAir,Edinburgh's
studentradio station. We
broadcastonlineyear-round and
have a devotedglobal audience
via iTunes,rakingin over25,000
listenersa month.Anyoneis
welcome;frommusicbulls or
shamelesspop fansto people
whojust liketo talk! lf musicis
your thing,free ticketsand CDs
are availableto reviewgigs and
interviewbandsor, if that's not for
you,you can jointhe newsteam,
arts team, design posters,write
reviews,work on the website,
makejingles,or recordyourown
comedyor soap.The opportunities
are endless!Visitour websiteat
www.freshair.org.uk.
We publishfeaturesand opinion
pieces,poetry and prose,and
exploreeverythingfrompoliticsto
travel. We haveopportunitiesfor
you to get involvedwithwriting,
editing,photography, PR and
advertising. Checkout our blog
at nomadmagazineedinburgh.
blogspot.com.
Student Newspaper
editors@studentnewspaper.org
Student,EdinburghUniversity's
award-winningstudentnewspaper,
is read by an estimated20,000
loyal readers.lf you're interestedin
breakingstories,writingfeatures,
reviewingmusic,Jilms,gamesor
the arts,takingphotos,or design,
get involved.Everyoneis welcome,
no matterhow much experience
you have.
The EdinburghJournal
into@lournal-online.co.uk
The EdinburghJournalis a city
newspaperwritten,produced
and publishedby studentsand
graduates,for the further and
highereducationcommunity
in Edinburgh. We provide
opportunities for students,aiming
to work in the media,to develop
theirskillsnotonlyworkingon the
paper but by also offeringpractical
journalismtrainingand inviting
guestspeakersto run seminars.

Movie Production Society

president@emps.tk
EdinburghMovieProduction
Societyis a film-makingsociety.
We caterior writers.directors.
producers,edilors,actorsand any
other positionsrequiredto make
a shortfilmor video. We make
as manyfilmsas possible,as well
as developingthe potentialol any
keenfilm-makers.For more
inlormation. visitour website
atwww.emps,tk

Nomad Magazine
nomadmagazine@gmail.
com
Nomadmagazineis a vibrant
{orumfor studentjournalism
and creativewriting.

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Physical and Outdoor Activities


Airsoft Soclety
airsoc@hotmail.co.uk
Join EU AirsoftSociety(Airsoc)
for the ultimatein outdoorsfun. It
you'veever playedpaintballand
liked it, you'll lovethis. A game of
Airsoft involvesusuallytwo teams
using replicatirearmsto shoot
plasticroundsat each other and, in
responseto our frequentlyasked
question,no - it doesn'thurt!For
more informalion,contactus and
get involved.
Allotment and Permaculture
Society
michaeldudel 6@gmail.com
Allotmentand Permaculture
Societyis for anyonewho has an
interestin growingfood. We aim
to: help studentslearn by creating
an 'outdoorclassroom'forgroup
educationand skillssharing;
encouragerecycling,composting,
permacultureand the development
ot'closed-loop' systemswithinthe
University and localcommunity;
and fosler and enhance
biodiversitythroughhabitat
construclionand conscientious
action.We carry out all our actions
and aimsin sucha way thatfulfils
the aestheticreouirementsof the
Universityand its members.
Capoeira Society
s0673041@sms.ed.ac.uk
Capoeirais a Brazilianmartialart
that possessesa uniquestyle,
bringingtogetherpowerand
beauty,and developingmental
balance,physicalconditioning, and
self-de{enceskills.We run weeklv
classesfor all levels.
Dirty Weekenders
(Conservationists)
sldobbie@yahoo.com
Being part of the Dirty Weekends
Societyinvolveslun and mud, all
in the name of conservation(lots
oJrhododendronbashing,ditching,
path building,etc.),whilst eating
fantasticlunchesand drinkingtea.
Our societyprovidesa pertectway
to enjoythe green spacesaround
Edinburgh, a greatchanceto meet
people,and feel good about taking
part in some worthwhilegrafting!
Both membersand non-members
are welcometo take oart in our
weekly projects.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
eudea@lists.ed.ac.uk
The Duke ol Edinburgh'sAward
is a challengingprogrammeof
aclivitiesthat providesyoung
peoplewith the opportunityto
learn new skills,help others,
experienceadventure,and gives a
great sense of achievement.Many
organisations,employersand
universitiesview the award highly.
Pleasevisit our websiteat
wwweudea.org.uk tor more
inlormation.
Exmoor Pony Trekking Section
exmoorponytrekking@hotmail.
com
Escapefrom city life and
cometrekkingin the stunning
PentlandHillswiththe Exmoor
PonyTrekkingSociety.We run
treks everyweekendduringthe
semesterand haveponiesto
suit all abilitiesfrom beginnerto
experiencedrider.For experienced
riders,who wantto get more
involved,we run a trek leaders
coursewhereyou can learnmore
about the ponies,how to lead a
sa{e and enioyabletrek, and basic
humanand ponytirstaid.
Expedltlon Society
expedsec@googlemail.com
Loveexploringlhe world?Join the
ExpeditionSocietyto meet like-
mindedpeople,and learn how to
run an expeditionor get involvedin
one. We hold weeklysocial events
where you can meet people,listen
to talks of excitingexpeditions
and trips peoplehavetaken,and
lind out excilingplacesto go for
your next adventure.We also give
adviceon selting up expeditions,
howto getlunding,and run
trainingcoursesso you can be fully
preparedto explorethe world.
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Football Supporters Association
d.heaton@hotmail.co.uk
lf you'rethe sort of personwho
lovesplaying,watchingand
talkingabout football,the Football
SupporiersAssociationis lor you.
We are hardyfoolballfans, male
and female,from ditferenlclubs
acrossthe world.Our two teams
play in the Universitylntra-Mural
Leaguetwice a week, havea
weeklygame ol 6-a-side,as well
as a regularkick-around,and our
social scene includestrios to watch
games live and a weeklymeet up
in the pub to catch a game. Away
lrom lootball,we also organise
pool lournaments,tenpin bowling
and Laser Quest.
Mystery Tour Society
mysterytoursociety@googlemail.
com
The MysteryTour Societyarrange
tours to ditterentlocationsfor the
studentsof EdinburghUniversity,
as well as providingsupporttor
class trips and othergroup mystery
tours.Jointhe adventure. banter
and tun!
Officers Tralnlng Corps
(cEUOrc)
EdinburghOTC-Adit@mod.uk
CEUOTCexiststo orovide
enjoyable,stimulatingand
challenging traininglo
undergraduatesat Edinburgh
University,in order to communicate
the values,ethos and career
opportunitiesavailablewithin
the BritishArmy. Membership
is completelyvoluntaryand
we orovidememberswith
the opportunityto develop
leadershipskillsand management
techniqueswithina triendlyand
tun environment.As well as
learningaboutthe army,you will
learnlhings about yourselfand
dealingwith others which you will
not have imagined.Find out more
informationat www.ceuotc.info-
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Tai Chi Society

taichi@holyrood.ed.ac.uk
T'ai Chi Chuanis an art and
systemof movementbased on
internalstrength.lt is a healthy
and relaxingexercise,a lorm of
self-defence,an aid to personal
development, as wellas an
enjoyableactiviiy.We practice
Chenstyle,whichis the oldest
of the majorstyles knowntoday
and the one fromwhichall others
descend.For moreinlormation,
visitourwebsiteat
www.taichi.eusa.ed.ac.uk.

Yoga Society
yoga@sms.ed.ac.uk
The YogaSocietyoffer students
the opportunityto take part in
classesof manydifferentyoga
styles.We encouragethe practice
of yoga, which is a fantasticway
to take the stressout of a busy
studentlile,as wellas improving
fitnessand flexibility.We provide
accessto yoga workshopsat
weekends,in additionto weekly
classesand socialevents.

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@ Liberal Democrats
Conservative and Unionist
Association (EUCUA)
eucua.into@gmail.com
The Conservativeand Unionist
Societyat Edinburgholfers
somethingfor all Conservative-
mindedsludents. From meeting
the ShadowCabinet,campaigning
and debatingwilh othergroups,
to discussingcurrentpoliticsand
partying!
Debates Committee
debates@edinburghdesbates.
co.uk
EdinburghUniversityDebates
Union run workshoosto teach
and coach the skillsoJdebating.
Competitionsare a big part of what
we do; we hold our own throughout
lhe year as well as travelto other
competitions,whereyou can
meet peoplefrom all over the
world.We also organiseregular
socialsas well as specialone-off
eventsat variouslimes of the
year.Beginnersor experienced
debaters;everyoneis welcometo
come along and give debatinga
go at any time duringthe year. For
more information,and see us in
action,comealongto our public
event,'Sex Sells?',taking place
during Freshers'Week.
s0679564@sms.ed.ac.uk
EdinburghUniversityLiberal
Democratsis a branchof Libera
YouthScotlandthat is aifiliated
to the ScottishLiberalDemocrat
Party. We campaignactivelyfor
the party and maintainclose links
with local Lib Dem politicians.We
also aim to be activewithin Liberal
Youthitself,seek to promole
LiberalDemocratswithinthe
University,throughinvitingguest
speakersand by participatingin
debalesas well as enjoyinglots of
socialevents.
Scottish Nationalist Association
(EUSNA)
eusna@hotmail.co.uk
EUSNAexiststo oromoteScotlish
indeoendenceboth on and off-
campus,and to campaignfor
students'rights.With the Scottish
Parliament onlyten minuteswalk
away and an sNP Government,
we are in a privilegedposilionto
influencestudenl politicshere al
Edinburghand all overScotland.
We play a malor role in the SNP'S
campaigns,host and participate
in debatesand, afterthat, enioy a
few drinkstogethe..This is a great
opportunityto make new triends,
discussissuesand get involvedin
studentDolitics.
United Nations Youth and
Students Association
Edinburgh University
unysa.eu@gmail.com
For more informationabout what
we are about and what we do, visn
us at the Societies'Fairor contact
us.
Young Greens
edinburgh.young.greens@gmail.
com
We are the YoungGreensat
EdinburghUniversity, a groupol
studentswho oreferto be active
ratherthan sittingaroundwatching
the world'sdecline.We are an
autonomousgroupwithour own
excitingcampaignsfocusingon
green issues,both environmental
and social.We haveclose links
with the ScottishGreen Party
helpingout at electiontime and
often hostingtalks from Green
MSPs or other party members.
We are keento learn so invite
soeakers,from outsideor within
our own circle,to meetand discuss
pressingtopics,from which we
prepareand run campaigns.

Labour Students Club Socialist Society

calum-hay07@hotmail.com
The LabourStudenlsClub is a
part of the studentwing of the
Labour Party.We are a democratic
socialistparty that: engagesin a
rangeot campaigns,both on and
off campus,includingchild poverty,
anti-racismand top-up fees;
debatesthe major politicalissues
of the day with senior Labour
politicians; and participatesin the
Labour Party'snationalpolicy-
makingprocesswhich draws up
the Party'smanifestos.As well
as this, lhe LabourParty put the
'social'inlosocialismthrougha
varietyof diverseand original
socialevents.
socialist.society@ed.ac.uk
The EdinburghUniversitySocialist
Societyis a radicalanti-capitalist
force on campus. We aim to unite
all socialistsand generalleflieson
campus,of all partiesand none.
We stand tor the replacement
of the capitalistsystemwith a
socialistsystem,a morejust
societybased on need rather
than greed.We hold trequenl
discussionmeetings,debatesand
filmshowings,as wellas organise
campaignson campusfor free
educationand for the rightsof
workingstudenls.

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12 Satire Society (Sat Soc)

/ edinburghsatiresociety@
googlemail.com
ArchaeologySociety 9 Astronomy Society 12 SocieTEA
/ edin.afchsoc@googlemail.com / euas@ed.ac.uk / edinburghsocietea@googlemail.
ArchitectureSociety (EUSAS) I Biology Society (Biosoc) com
/ inJo@eusas.co.uk / s0784645@sms.ed.ac.uk 12 Vegetarian Society
B us inessS o c i e t y 9 Chemical EngineeringSociety / vegsoc.ed@googlemail.com
/ the.business.society@ed.ac.uk / s0784551@sms.ed.ac.uk 13 Water of Life
ClassicsSociety I Ch e m ica lSo cie ly /wols@ed.ac.uk
/ s0801975@sms.ed.ac.uk / chemsoc@ed.ac.uk 13 Wine Society
EconomicsSociety g Computer Society / edinburghwine@gmail.com
/ ed.econsoc@gmail.com / comDsoc-committee@
Ethnology Society
/ethnology.society@gmail.com I Ecology Society
googlegroups.com
ONEEEEE@
History Society / Edinburgh.EcoSoc@gmail.com 15 A E Gl S S tudentsE di nburgh
/ hislory.society@ed.ac.uk 10 EducationSociety / aegis-students@ed.ac.uk
7 Lang Soc:T h e L i n g u i s t i c sa n d / edinburgheducationsociety@ 15 Amnesty International
English LanguageSociety googlemail.com / amnesty@lists.ed.ac.uk
/eulangsoc@gmail.com 10 EngineeringSociety 15 Anarchist Society
Law Society / engineering.society@ed.ac.uk / eusa@lists.systemauslall.org
/lawsoc@ed.ac.uk 10 EngineersWithout Borders 15 Carbon Management
LiteratureSociety ( EWB)Ed in b u r g h / s0956677@sms.ed.ac.uk
/admin@eewb.org 't5 MedAccess(UAEM-Edinburgh)
/ euenglitsoc@gmail.com
MatureLaw Students'Society 10 GeographySociety / uaem.edinburgh@googlemail.com
/ maturelawsoc@gmail.com / s0791927@sms.ed.ac.uk 15 People & Planet
Mooting Society 10 Geology Society / edinbpandp@riseup.net
/ moot_edinburgh@hotmail.com / s0788273@sms.ed.ac.uk 15 Stop Aids Society
Music Society 10 Geophysicsand Meteorology /edinburghstopaids@googlemail.com
/ eums.secretary@gmail.com Society 15 Student Action For Refugees
/ s0789930@sms.ed.ac.uk (STAR)
PhilosophySociety
/ president@edinburghphilsoc.com 10 Mathematicsand Statistics / star_edinburgh@hotmail.co.
uk
/ mathsoc@sms.ed.ac.uk 15 Students Against War
Politics Society
10 PhysicsSociely / salw_edinburgh@riseup.net
/eupolsoc@gmail.com
/ Physics.Society@ed.ac.uk 16 Students for Justice in Palestine
Social Anthropology Society
/ edinburghsjp@gmail.com
/ soc.anth.soc@gmail.com
16 TibetSociety
Sociology Society pg
/ tibetsoc@gmail.com
/sociologysociety@hotmail.co.ukp
Aberdeen FC Supporters Glub 16 Trade Union Society
(EU) / tradeunionsociety@gmail.com
/ euafcsc@hotmail.com 16 U N |C E FonC ampus
12 Beer Society / unicefsociety.uoe@gmail.com
/ beersoc@googlemail.com
G.P.Society
/ gpsociety.edinburgh@gmail.com
12 Celtic SupportersClub (CSC)
/ s0996851@sms.ed.ac.uk
Medic sF Y C2 0 1 0
/ s0564745@sms.ed.ac.uk 12 Chocsoc
/ s06741 86@sms.ed.ac.uk 18 Access Edinburgh
Medic sF Y C2 0 1 1
/ fyc2011@live.co.uk
12 Cocktail Society / acessedinburgh@gmail.com
18 Animal Crisis
/ eucocktailsociety@hotmail.co.uk
Medics FYC2012
12 Come Dine With Me Society / animalcrisis@googlemail.com
/ s0790306@sms.ed.ac.uk
/ comedine.eu@gmail.com 18 Anti-MalarialOutreachProgram
Medic sF Y C2 0 1 3
/ s0802647@sms.ed.ac.uk
12 Fair Trade Caf6 / s0567913@sms.ed.ac.uk
/ fairtradecafe@hotmail.co.uk 18 Arts for Well Being: Children of
PsychiatrySociety
'12 HibernianFC SupportersClub the Balkans
I / edinpsych@googlemail.com
Society / president.awcb.ed@googlemail.
VeterinaryZoological (EVZS)
o / zoovetl@sms.ed.ac.uk / euhfc@hotmail.co.uk com
12 MediterraneanGastronomic 18 Barnardo'sSociety
WildernessMedicine/
Society / eubarnardossoc@hotmail.com
ed.wilderness@googlemail.com
/ mediterraneangastro@gmail.com 18 Best Buddies Edinburgh
/ bestbuddiesedinburgh@gmail.com

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18 Bisexuall-esbianorGay(BLOGS)21 SKIP (Studentsfor Kids 26

/contact@blogs.org.uk InternationalProiects) / s0784438@sms.ed.ac.uk
18 Childrens' HolidayVenlure (EHV) 21 Edinburgh zo

/ enquiries@chv.org.uk / skipedinburgh@googlemail.com / euchamberchoir@hotmail.com

18 Edinburgh Basic Life Support 21 Student Action tor Autism (SAFA) zo
Society / studentaction4autism@gmail.com / euco@lists.ed.ac.uk
/ bls_edinburgh@yahoo.co.uk 21 Student Cancer Fund 26
18 Edinburgh ExchangeSupport und@hotmail.co.uk / s0921601@sms.ed.ac.uk
/ studentcancerf
Society 21 Student Club of American 26
/ edinburghexchangesociety@ VeterinaryMedicalAssociation
hotmail.co.uk / erin.desantis@yahoo.com /e u cheerleading@hotmail.com
19 Edinburgh Global Partnerships 21 Student Community Action zo
/ egpitsec@googlemail.com / scagl@sms.ed.ac.uk / DickvetMusicians@gmail.com
19 Edinburgh Language 21 Students Supporting Street 26
Ambassadors Kids (SSSK) / s0784670@sms.ed.ac.uk
/ s0341714@sms.ed.ac.uk / edinburgh@sssk.org-uk 26
19 FeministSociety 21 Teddy Bear Hospital
/ orlammurray@gmail.com / tbh.edinburgh@hotmail.co.uk / edinburghrevue@googlemail.com
19 First Aid Africa 22 TenteleniEdinburgh
/ eusa@firstaidalrica.com / edinburgh.university@tenteleni / secretary@edinbughstudioopera.
19 First Aid Socieiy org.uk 27 com
/firstaid.society@ed.ac.uk 22 WaterAid-Edinburgh
19 FoneliscoOrphanageProiect /wateraid-edinburgh@hotmail.co.uk / euiemalevorce@googlemail.com
Society 27
/ fonelisco.ed@hotmail.co.uk / marizadima@yahoo.com
20 Friendsof MSF 27
/ s0905039@sms.ed.ac.uk
on@ / president@eufolksoc.org.uk
20 FundsforCystic Fibrosis 24 Anime and Animation Societv 27
Society / aasoc2@sms.ed.ac.uk / president@edfootlights.com
/ eucfsoc@googlemail.com 24 Art Society 27
20 Hitch / edartsoc@hotmail.co.uk
/ edinburghhitch20l0@gmail.com 24 Chatily Fashion Society / lesescogriffes@yahoo.co.uk
20 Life Society / emma.sturdee@
/ edlifesociety@googlemail.com edinburghcharityfashionshow.com / secretary@edgarsoc.com
20 Marrow Society 24 Chm Out Society
/ marrowedinburgh@hotmail.com / s0674343@sms.ed.ac.uk / oliverlurz@googlemail.com
20 Mary's Meals Edinburgh 24 ConfucianismStudy Society 28
University / eucss@sms.ed.ac.uk / eujo.eusa@ed.ac.uk
/ marysmeals-ed@hotmail.com24 create society 28
20 Meadows Half Marathon / create@sms.ed.ac.uk / juggling@ed.ac.uk
/ sally@meadowsmarathon.org.uk 24 FashionandTextilesSociety(FAT)28
20 MedslN-uK / s0784110@sms.ed.ac.uk / lawschoolmusic@hotmail.co.uk
/ edinburgh@medsin.org 24 Film society (EUFS) 28
20 Nightline / filmsoc@ed.ac.uk / moderndancesoc@hotmail.com
/ nightline@ed.ac.uk 24 Knitting society 28
20 PatientOutreachProiect(POP) / knitsoc@googlemail.com / M.T.C.Poon@sms.ed.ac.uk
/ patientoutreach@gmail.com 24 PhotographicSociety 28
21 Postgrad Society / photosoc.ed@googlemail.com / nscds@ed.ac.uk
/ jenny.vanbekkum@ed.ac.uk 28
21 Read InternationalEdinburgh ps / polesoc@hotmail.co.uk
/ edinburgh@readbookproject.
org.uk 26
/ aadancesoc@googlemail.com / edinburghreeling@gmail.com
21 Savethe ChildrenSociely 28
26
/ lelche.savethechildren@ed.ac.uk / e.u.renaissance.srngers@ed.ac.uk
21 SCROLL(ScottishRomanian / eubds@lists.ed.ac.uk
LanguageLink) zo / edrev@googlegroups.com
/ scroll.edinburgh@gmail.com I rob_flitty2@hotmail.com 28
21 Sign Society 26 / juliamawer@googlemail.com
/ bsledinburgh@hotmail.co.uk / edinburghbhangracrew@gmail.com

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28 Savoy OperaGroup
/ committee@eusog.org
29 S hak es p e a r eC o m p a n y
/secretary@
eushakespearecompany.co.uk
,,m*mm
33 Anglicanstudents'Society
/ s0680302@sms.ed.ac.uk
37 African and Caribbean Society
/ euacs@yahoo.com
29 S ingers( E d i n b u r g hU n i v e r sity) 33 Baha'i society 37 Bruneian Edinburgh Society
/ eusingers@googlemail.com / leemskm@gmail.com / bruneiedinburghsociety@
ZY r;r I..;rc:rtr . f , l 33 BuddhistSociety googlemail.com
/ euso.presidenl@gmail.com / eubuddhist@googlemail.com 37 Bulgarian Society
29 S wing Da n c eS o c i e t y( E U S DS) 33 Catholic Students' Union / eusbcs@gmail.com
/ s.mcmaster@sms.ed.ac.uk 37 ChineseStudents&Scholars
i uniswing@yahoo.com
29 :--i ! lr , : - ' i! 33 Christian Union (EUCU) Association (ECSSA)
'.;: "i{,

/ tangosoc@googlemail.com / admin@eucu.org.uk / eucsamail@googlemail.com

Humanist Society (HS) 37 Chinese Students' Association
29 TheatreAppreciationSociety 33
/ humanist.society@sms-ed.ac.uk (EUScA)
{S t andin gO v a t i o n )
/ eutasl@sms.ed.ac.uk 33 lslamic Society 0SOCED) / eucsamail@googlemail.com
30 TheatreCompany (Bedlam) / info@isoced.org 37 FrenchSociety
/ info@bedlamtheatre.co.uk 33 Jewish Society / edinburghfrenchsociety@
JU TheatreParadok i edinburghjsoc@gmail.com googlemail.com
OrthodoxChristianstudent 37 GermanSociety'DeutschMacht
/ theatreparadok@googlemail.com 33
30 ,";, :;;.,::.:r: j : ; ; . t , ll Society Spass'
/ untappedtalent@gmail.com / euossoc@gmail.com / edinburghgermansociety@gmail.
West Coast Swing Dance 33 PollockChineseChristian com
Fellowship (PCCF) 37 Hellenicsociety
Society
/ s0680759@sms.ed.ac.uk i rolandchu@hotmail.com / Hellenic.Society@ed.ac.uk
34 Quakersociety 37 Highland Society (An Comann
/ *81 2427@sms.ed.ac.uk Ceilteach)
Vedic Society (EUVS) / gaell@sms.ed.ac.uk
/ vedic@sms.ed.ac.uk 37 Hong Kong InternationalSociety
/ edin.hkis@googlemail.com
38 International Developmenf
pg Society (EUID)
35 Bridge Club / euidsoc@gmail.com
30 ArE:iEi: 38 InternationalRelations(lR)Society
/ s0906269@sms.ed.ac.uk
/ lcpedinburgh@gmail.com 35 / s0673264@sms.ed.ac.uk
Chessclub
30 HU!"iAtr 38 lrish Society
/ chess-club@ed.ac.uk
/ enquiries@bunac.org.uk 35 FAQ:Cardand BoardGames / lissandude@hotmail.co.uk
30 Siagrii:stir:$rcir;iy Society 38 ltalian PostgraduateSociety of
/ diagnosticsocietyl 787@ / s0563524@sms.ed.ac.uk Edinburgh(IPSE)
googlemail.com 35 Foosoc-TableFootball / clerkipse@gmail.com
30 ficlinbirrghtsr'ithtFutures / foosoc.ed@gmail.com 38 Japanesesociety
/ yourebf@googlemail.com 35 GameSoc / japanesesociety@yahoo.co.uk
30 i:lj1'1,;ili;nan*c S;).ri-..iy i / kennybenton@gmail.com 38 Kazakhstansociety
/ eulicpresident@googlemail.com35 GEAS (Roleplaying) / eukazsociety@gmail.com
3 1 F res hSi g i r r / geas.committee@gmail.com 38 Koreansociety
/ ed.management@f reshsight.org 35 PokerSociety / edinburghunikoreansoc@gmail.
31 lnnfivaiireConsuiiiirglJniversity / eupokersoc@gmail.com com
c f E dinb u r E hi i C U E i 35 Rubik'sCubesociety 38 Latin American Developmentand
/ryan@icue.co.uk /cube@ed.ac.uk Cultural Appreciation Society
31 i^egalA.lviceSociety (LADCAS)
35 ScienceFiction&Fantasy
/ lreelegaladvice@ed.ac.uk / ladcasociety@gmail.com
/ scitfy@ed.ac.uk
31 ilJrkrjillls nnd Coinn",uniaiiiGn,q 39 MalaysianStudent Association
35 Wargames Society
Strr*klr,jItJi,,4*S) / emsamail@gmail.com
/ info@euwg.org
/ eumcsociety@googlemail.com 39 Mexicanos En Edimburgo
lr:terco:lriectE.litliilligh
31 \AJi):x€n / mexicanos@lists.ed.ac.uk
/ s0679642@sms.ed.ac.uk 39 Middle Eastern Society
/ eumiddleeasternsoc@googlemail.
com
39 ModelUnitedNations(EdMUN)
/ edmuncom@gmail.com

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39 PersianSociety(EUPS)
/ edinburghpersiansociety@gmail.
com
39 PolishSociety
/ polsoc.edinburgh@gmail.com
39 RomanianSociety
/ edinburgh.rosoc@gmail.com 43
39 RussianSociety
/ denys@denysgrabchak.co.
39 SaudiSociety(EUSS)
/ euss@ed-ac.uk
39 S c and i n a v i a n S o c i e t y
/ scandisoc.edinuni@gmail.com
39 SingaporeStudents
/ edinburghuni.singsoc@gmail.com
40 Slavicand BalticCountries(SBC) 44
/ eusbcs@gmail.com
40 South Asian Society
/ eusaal@sms.ed.ac.uk
40 SpanishSociety
/ euspanishsociety@gmail.com
40 S wahil Ci lub
/ swahiliclubed@yahoo.co.uk
40 TaiwaneseStudents'Societv
/ etss.tw@gmail.com
40 Thai Society
/ euthaisoc@gmail.com
40 VapatiSociety
/ salvador sg@hotmail.com
40 WelshSociety
/ gwlad,gwlad@hotmail.co.uk
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41 EUSci MAG
/ euscimag@gmail.com
41 Fresh Air (Student Hadio)
/ manager@f reshair.org.u k (eusna)
41 Movie Production Society
/ president@emps.tk
41 NomadMagazine
/ nomadmagazine@gmail.com 46
4l Student Newspaper
i editors@studentnewspaper.org
4l T heE d i n b u r g h J o u r n a l
/ info@journal-online.co.uk
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43 Airsoft Society
/ airsoc@hotmail.co.uk
43 Allotment and Permaculture
Society
/ michaeldudel6@gmail.com
ia CapoeiraSociety
/ s0673041@sms.ed.ac.uk
43 Dirty Weekenders
(Conservationists)
/ sldobbie@yahoo.com
43 Dukeof EdinburghAward
/ eudea@lists.ed.ac.uk
43 Exmoor Pony Trekking Section
/ exmoorponytrekking@hotmail.com
Expedition Society
/ expedsec@googlemail.com
Football Supporters Association
/ d.heaton@hotmail.co.uk
uk 43 Mystery Tour Society
/ mysterytoursociety@googlemail.
com
43 OfficersTrainingCorps (CEUTOC)
/ EdinburghOTC-Adjt@mod.uk
44 PaintballSociety(EUPS)
/ edinburgh.uni.paintball@gmail.com
Self-DefenceSociety
/ info@crestmartialarts.com
44 StudentScout and Guide
Organisation(EUSSAEO)
/ eussago@hotmail.co.uk
Tai Chi Society
/ taichi@holyrood-ed.ac.uk
Yoga Society
/ yoga@sms.ed.ac.uk
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46 Conservative& Unionist
Association (EUCUA)
/ eucua.info@gmail.com
40 Debates Committee
/ debates@edinburghdebates.co.uk
40 Labour Studenis Club
/ calum-hayo7@hotmail.com
46 Liberal Democrats
/ s0679564@sms.ed.ac.uk
+o Scottish Nationalist Association
/ eusna@hotmail.co.uk
46 Socialist Society
/ socialist.society@ed.ac.uk
United Nations Youth and
Students Association Edinburgh
University
/ unysa.eu@gmail.com
Young Greens
/ edinburgh.young.greens@gmail
com
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