Culture Clubs

There are a number of ways you can get involved with cultural clubs, opportunities, and events that celebrate and promote different cultures and traditions to help to broaden your understanding of the rich diversity around us.

See below for some examples of ways in which you can get involved with cultural clubs and socieities, not just at ְַ׃ֹׁחַר, but globally.

Join our '' to hear about cultural celebrations, activities, and events as they happen.

[1] The University Grapevine's Culture Club

What is Culture Club?

Culture club is a FREE ten-week online cultural exchange programme between university students organised by The University Grapevine. It runs every year between October and December to connect students from all over the world. Take a look or for more information.

Why should you join?

This is a fun, low-stress and engaging project to learn more about other cultures from around the world, that results in long-lasting friendships!
Itג€™s a sustainable and very diverse global experience. You arenג€™t just paired from two locations. You will interact globally - exchanging multiple cultures, viewpoints, language(s) and language varieties.
Participants receive to share on their online profiles and CV helping you to stand out in the competitive job market.
You can also use your participation towards the RED Awards!

When does it take place?

Culture Club takes place once a year for ten weeks (Oct-Dec). Student applications MUST be received by October 1st!

The Culture Club usually meets on Mondays every 2 weeks at 08:30 ג€“ 09:30 UK time.

What do I need to take part?

All you need is access to a device with internet and a free !

What should I do next?

to make sure you are available to take part.
. There are a maximum of 200 participants, so don't wait too long to apply! NB: One application per student.
Attend the 5 zoom ג€˜partiesג€™ in the schedule. Students who participate in at least 3 sessions will receive .

If you have any questions about the Culture Club, or the application process and form, please contact the club's administrator, Robert, directly.

You may wish to also check out the Global Study Lounge's own Online English Conversation Cafes that operates in a very similar way to this Global Culture Club!

[2] ְַ׃ֹׁחַר Students' Union Cultural, Faith, and Arts Societies

Societies at ְַ׃ֹׁחַר are open to all and are either taught by professional teachers or are student-led, which makes for a wide variety of experiences and learning. With over 100 societies in ְַ׃ֹׁחַר Students' Union, there is something for everyone. The students' union plays host to many different types of societies. See below for some examples of the range of societies on offer, opening intercultural and communicative experiences to you!

Societies often choose to run their events in the Global Study Lounge and, when they do, details will be included in our weekly newsletter so make sure you've joined the ''.

Often events are for members only, but societies do run events, especially for big cultural celebrations, where there is either no charge (i.e., its FREE!) or a guest/associate member price.

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[3] Department for Languages and Cultures and 'Languages for All' Clubs and Events

The department for Languages and Cultures and Languages for All often runs events and activities, or host clubs, with a specific cultural or linguistic focus. One such club is the British Sign Language (BSL) club, see more information about this club in our Conversation Cafes page.

The department and programmes host events all over campus, including within the Global Study Lounge. To be kept informed of when such events are happening, make sure you've joined the '' or check out the department for Languages and Cultures 'News and Events' and Languages for All webpages.