Communities

We connect students of all sexualities, gender identities, ethnicities, nationalities, faiths, and backgrounds across all Coventry University Group locations, pushing for positive change through celebration, activism and support.

We have the following student communities:

Disabled Students
Global Majority Students
International Students
LGBTQIA+ Students
Women Students

Find out more and join a community for free.
https://www.yoursu.org/get-involved/communities/

Societies

Societies are student-led groups covering lots of areas, including academics, hobbies and culture.

By joining, you'll meet people who share the same interest/hobby as you, make new memories and have lots of fun along the way.

Societies are available to students across Coventry and London. Former students and members of the public can join as associate members. 

You can also start your own by adopting or starting a society in Coventry or London.

You'll need to pay a one-off annual membership fee to join a society.

However, if you are a first-year student, you can join your academic society for free.

There are lots of benefits to joining a society, including...

• Learning new skills 
• Building your network 
• Gaining additional academic learning opportunities 
• Leadership skills from joining a society committee
• Having fun 
• Taking part in activities you wouldn't normally
• Discovering new locations 
• And more!

What do society members have to say:

"No matter who you are, someone else enjoys the society activity you’re doing too, and you’ll have someone who can support and encourage you."
– Rock Music Society member

"I joined the society to be part of a community, somewhere that was accepting and welcoming to everyone with no pre-judgement. It is so nice to be a part of something where you know that you will be accepted for who you are, no matter what, and you can truly be yourself."
– LGBTQIA+ Society Member

"I was eager to meet new people and widen my network and as an international student, I always want to connect with diverse groups.  Society was a place where I could meet new people and have a calm distraction from my coursework." 
– Art Society Member

 You can connect and reach out to societies via their Instagram accounts.

Sports Clubs

Students can be part of 30 different sports clubs in Coventry.

Being part of a sports club provides you with the benefits of regular exercise and keeping fit, while boosting your university experience and providing you with an easy way to make new friends, gain opportunities and experiences that will prove invaluable after you graduate.

Like societies, sports clubs are open to current and former students.

Find a club for you. If you haven't found your desired sport, you can adopt or lead it.

There are lots of benefits to joining a sports club, including...

• Regular exercise from training sessions and fixtures
• A way to meet new people
• Social events and club trips
• Leadership skills from joining a sports committee
• Increased confidence and teamwork skills
• Professional and personal development courses such as concussion awareness, consent workshops and first aid
• A sense of belonging and pride, representing your university
• And more!

What do sport club members have to say

"I was really nervous about coming to uni... the fact that I was welcomed into my club so quickly and felt at home so quickly was very much a big part of me staying at uni." - Rugby Union member

"It’s made my journey better... I wouldn't have enjoyed university as much without being at the club. It's helped me become a better person and made me less anxious about life." - Archery member

"There are no negative sides to joining a sports club... Even if it's a sport you've never played before, you can be a proper rookie or amazing; just join! You’re going to meet like-minded people and have a great time." - American Football member

You can connect and reach out to sports clubs via their Instagram accounts.

Find out more about Communities, Societies and Sports Clubs at upcoming Welcome events in your location.