Sport and Social Societies
Social Societies
Cardiff University has a very active Students Union with over 200 sporting and social societies that students are encouraged to become involved with. Becoming a member of a society provides an excellent opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills, pursue an existing hobby or find a new one and make the most of your time in Cardiff. During the first week of term there will be a 'Societies Fair' where all societies will be available for you to meet and join any which interest you. Societies usually charge a small membership ranging from about 2 to 5 pounds, any specialist equipment used may cost more (for example in the Photographic Society you will need to provide your own camera.)
Societies of special interest to international students are listed below. In addition there are over 80 more social societies open to all students which pursue a whole range of activities and interests. For a full list please go to The Students Union Web-Site (www.cardiffstudents.com)
- African Caribbean Society
- Asian Society
- Asian Gig Society
- Chinese Students Society
- Christian Union
- French Society
- Hellenic Society
- Hindu Students Forum
- Hispanic Society
- Indian Society
- Iranian Society
- Irish Society
- Islamic Society (http://www.cf.ac.uk/suon/islamic/)
- Italian Society
- Japanese Society
- Jewish Society
- Korean Society
- Malaysian Society
- Singapore Students Society
- Sri Lankan Students Society (http://www.cardiffstudents.com/main/societies/srilankan)
- Taiwanese Students Society
Sports Societies
The University is proud of its many sporting societies which cater for those who are skilled sports men and women as well as those who would like to try a new sport out.
During the first week of term there is a 'Societies Fair' where you can speak to people from all these societies and join any which interest you. There is a small charge for membership of each society which includes insurance and Athletic Union membership.
Those sporting clubs who have their own web-pages I have linked to below.
- Akido
- American Football
- Badminton
- Basketball (Ladies)
- Basketball (Men's)
- Canoe
- Caving
- Cricket (Ladies)
- Cricket (Men's)
- Dance Club
- Fencing Club
- Golf
- Hang Gliding Club
- Harriers
- Hockey (Ladies)
- Hockey (Men's)
- Jiu Jitsu
- Judo
- Karate (Shotokai)
- Karate (Wado Kai)
- Kickboxing
- Korfball
- Kung Fu
- Lacrosse
- Ladies' Football
- Men's Football
- Motorsport
- Mountain Bike
- Mountaineering
- Netball
- Powerlifting
- Rambling
- Riding
- Rugby (Ladies)
- Rugby (Men's)
- Rowing
- Sailing Ski
- Snooker
- Softball
- Rifle (Ladies)
- Rifle (Men's)
- Squash Subaqua
- Surf
- Swimming and Lifesaving
- Taw Kwon-do
- Tennis
- Trampoline
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (Ladies)
- Volleyball (Men's)
- Waterpolo
- Windsurfing
- Wing Tchun
- Yoga