Societies and Fun

Your university experience shouldn’t just be about studying! Your time at university should be fun, a time you make new friends and try new experiences.

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1. Netflix Parties
Netflix Party is a new feature that can be added as a Google Chrome browser extension. Once it's been downloaded, a Netflix user can host a "party" by inviting friends, family members, co-workers, or anyone they'd like to watch a TV show or movie with them at the same time.

2. Houseparty
Houseparty allows for up to eight people to be in a video chat, and it can be downloaded for free on phones via the App Store or Google Play Store. The app also comes with a few games, like "Heads Up!" and trivia challenges, which can be played during the video call.

3. Microsoft Teams
Use the meeting function for live events or use the chat function to catch up with friends!

4. JackBox Party
JackBox Party is an incredibly fun and easy to learn game to begin multiplayer mode with even if you're all from different parts of the world.

5. Monopoly
The Monopoly app brings the board game to any mobile device. Once the game is downloaded, users can play the mobile version of Monopoly with family and friends who also have the app. It can be purchased on the App Store and Google Play Store.

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1. A Cappella Society
Aberdeen University's A Cappella Society is the umbrella society for the University’s two A Cappella groups, Aberpella and the Killer Quines. As a society they perform at a wide range of events on and off campus as well as competing in the Scottish and British Championships. Ever seen Pitch Perfect? They compete in the ICCAs too! More information can be found here.

2. Centre Stage Theatre Company
Centre Stage is one of Aberdeen University's most active societies and offers the chance for students to take part in all aspects of drama and production no matter what their level of experience. In addition to staging numerous productions every year, they also hold weekly workshops for their members that cover a range of useful dramatic techniques for everything from auditioning to stage management. Alongside, the society holds a number of fantastic social and dramatic events throughout the year. More information can be found here.

3. Comedy Society
Bringing laughter to the Granite City; open to everyone and anyone regardless of experience! With a workshop or show every week, the Comedy Society aim to give you the skills and the opportunities to get an audience laughing - whether it's stand up, improv or sketch. They run regular shows which lets you test out and perfect material, get stage confidence, and most importantly, have a good time - after all, you're spending time with comedians, we are a funny bunch. More information can be found here.

4. Concert Band
The concert band is a community ensemble, open to students and staff of the university, as well as anyone around and out with the university community. From film scores, to band classics, and anything in between, the Concert Band Society play a wide variety of music! More information can be found here.

5. Dance Society
Aberdeen University Dance Society offers a wide range of classes including ballet, jazz, hip hop, street dance, breakdance, tap, contemporary, salsa, belly dance and many others. Everyone is welcomed! AUDS aims to introduce dancing to beginners in an easy and fun way as well as to improve the skills and techniques of more experienced students. More information can be found here.


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1. Aberdeen Dental Students' Society

2. Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society (AUES)

3. Medical Society

4. Ogston Surgical Society

5. Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Society


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1. Aberdeen Student Left

2. Aberdeen Student Parliament

3. Aberdeen University Scottish Nationalist Association (AUSNA)

4. Conservative and Unionist Association

5. Labour Society


We have lots of other societies. Why not check them out here?

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There are plenty of great places to grab some tasty vegan treats in Aberdeen. We recommend…

1. Union Brew

2. Foodstory

3. Roots

4. Bonobo Café

5. Avo