Royal Holloway Societies
Every SU Society and Sports Club
Every one of Royal Holloway's 150+ Students' Union societies and sports clubs in one searchable list. Browse by category, see upcoming socials and taster sessions, find your people.
How it works
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Browse societies
See every student club and group at Royal Holloway.
Find your interests
Filter by category or search for something specific.
Get involved
See upcoming events and find out how to join.
Why people use it
Every society in one place
Every society is searchable in one place, from academic and sports clubs to media societies like Insanity, Orbital and Rhubarb.
Discover what you missed
Browsing the full list takes ten minutes and beats finding out about a society six months after the activities fair.
See what each one does
Every listing has a description, contact details and an SU link, so you know what you're walking into.
Linked to events
Every society's upcoming events appear on its listing, so you can see the next meeting before you commit.
What people say
"Joined film soc through this. Didn't even know we had one."
"Was looking for a sports club that wasn't super intense. Found exactly what I wanted."
"Freshers fair was overwhelming. This let me look through everything properly afterwards."
"Didn't realise there were so many cultural societies. Found my people through it tbh."
Frequently asked questions
How many societies are at Royal Holloway?
More than 150 societies and sports clubs are registered with the Royal Holloway Students' Union (SURHUL). The exact number changes year to year as new societies form and dormant ones close, but the app shows the current registered list.
Are all RHUL societies in the app?
Yes, as long as they are registered with the SU. A society running informally without going through the SU will not appear here, but most active ones are registered.
How do I join a society?
Tap into the listing and follow the link to the SU page, where you can join by paying a small annual membership (typically £3 to £10 depending on the society). Some sports clubs charge more to cover kit and inter-uni fixtures.
Can I join a society mid-year?
Yes. Most societies welcome new members year-round. Freshers week and Refreshers in January are the most active joining periods, but you can rock up to a regular meeting at any point and join then.
How do I start a new society?
The SU has an application process for setting up a new society. The basics: find a few people who would join, write a constitution and pitch the SU. Details are on su.rhul.ac.uk; the app links you there from the Societies tab.