Any soceity attracts people through a common interest, and Act One is no different. If YOU have a love for: * Theatre * Acting * Dancing * Singing * Musicals * Directing * Producing * Designing * Making * Building * Hair & Make up (any of the above) Then we are most definantly the society for you! We also have the best socials. (unverifiable fact)

Provisioners of fine dramatic activity and other general debauchery.

CUAS is the sole representative of art at cardiff university so our aim is to provide a range of events for students and represent the art community at Cardiff Uni.

Cardiff Uni Art Society (ArtSoc)is a fun, friendly society for people of all abilities whether youre the next van gogh or just like trying new things and having a good time. We provide a range of fantastic events throughout the year which can include life drawing, canvas painting, mod rock sessions, pottery, mosaic, fashion, photography and much more. There are also a number of trips each year which can include gallery trips to London, Bristol and Liverpool. Aswell as trips to ClothesShow Live, Art and Photo Expo's. So if youre interested in joining one of the most popular societies around then get in contact

Article 25 is a UK registered charity that designs and delivers architectural and engineering solutions for those in greatest need worldwide. As a student chapter, we will be responsible for promoting Article 25 and similar organisations, raising money and encouraging members to network.

We will be raising awareness of humanitarian aid charities through series of events, such as workshops based on projects Article 25 have completed, and lectures from representatives and volunteers. These will be on a variety of topics ranging from local architecture to other peoples experiences in foreign/developing countries. We hope that this will provide a chance for you to see how your chosen career can be applied in less orthodox ways and possibly seek work in such places. In addition to this, we aim to promote career opportunities with humanitarian aid organisations and encourage students to be proactive and get involved with the charities they have seen.

Welcome to Cardiff University Christian Union. We are a society within the Students Union committed to inspiring, supporting and encouraging Christian students in Cardiff. Our faith is more than religion but we believe in a living and awesome God that can impact our lives and our University. Our mission is to live in what this really means; just as Jesus lived, died and rose again to show us his love; we seek to live our lives in light of this so that his name is glorified.

We seek to live and speak for Jesus on Campus. Various meetings and ministries help to equip us in this: HALL GROUPS- MONDAY 7PM IN ALL STUDENT HALLS MAIN MEETINGS- WEDNESDAYS 7PM IN GREAT HALL INTERNATIONALS CAFE- WEDNESDAYS 12:30- 2:30 @ 61 PARK PLACE PRAYER MEETINGS- FRIDAYS 8AM 3RD FLOOR OF STUDENTS UNION STUDENT LED MINISTRIES INCLUDE: revive, living water, Christian medical fellowship, Christians in sport, Netball, Football, Engage, SLOBS+ (small groups for 2nd years+) PLEASE EMAIL US OR PHONE 07532002482 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE (www.cardiffcu.org) FOR MORE INFORMATION!

To have...to hold....to Engineer

Make sure you join the Facebook group! =) http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=81524168849&ref=ts

To get students enthusiastic and involved in enterprising and entrepreneurial events and projects. Surround yourself in a great group to explore the world of enterprise and entrepreneurship. Attend our Speaker Sessions, take part in Workshops and Competitions and have a stall at the Markets to enable you to either become extremely employable or have the tools ready to start your own business.

Surround yourself in a great group to explore the world of enterprise and entrepreneurship. Attend our Speaker Sessions, take part in Workshops and Competitions and have a stall at the Markets to enable you to either become extremely employable or have the tools ready to start your own business.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare. In emergencies and their aftermath, MSF rehabilitates and runs hospitals and clinics, performs surgery, battles epidemics, carries out vaccination campaigns, operates feeding centres for malnourished children and offers mental health care. When needed, MSF also constructs wells, dispenses clean drinking water, and provides shelter materials like blankets and plastic sheeting. Through longer-term programmes, MSF treats patients with infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, sleeping sickness and HIV/AIDS and provides medical and psychological care to marginalized groups such as street children. Founded by doctors and journalists in 1971, MSF is now a worldwide movement with sections in 19 countries and an international coordination office in Geneva, Switzerland.

Cardiff University Friends of MSF raises funds and awareness for MSF through charity events, information nights and speakers, all the money of which goes directly to MSF itself.

Hallo! Every week we hold a social on a Tuesday, starting at 7.30pm. We have a Stammtisch for the first 3 weeks every month, followed by a big event every fourth week. In our Stammtisch meetings, we meet in a local pub - eat some food, have some beer and socialise. It is an opportunity for German people to practice their English and English people to practice their German. We're a friendly bunch and no pressure on anyone to speak any German! Non German speakers are welcome too, a chance to pick up a few phrases from the Erasmus students. But basically we aim to have a bit of a laugh and relax during the week :)

There are around 150 different societies, the list is endless, as is the choice, but whatever society you join you are guaranteed an introduction to a whole new circle of people, interests and places to socialise in Cardiff!

They range from the departmental societies (such as the Law Society), to recreational (the live music society, for instance), religious, political (for all you future leaders, all main parties are represented), international (a great way to get in touch with the Malaysian community in Wales for example) and volunteering societies (our RAG society raises thousands of pounds each year for charity).

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatu allah wa barakatuh (the peace, blessings and mercy of God be upon you) The Cardiff University Islamic Society (Cardiff ISoc) is an organisation formed by students, for students, to increase understanding about the religion of Islam and attempt to dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding recent world events. In addition, the society strives to support the Muslim student, to be free to practise their faith and socialise with peers in an otherwise intimidating environment. Cardiff ISoc runs events throughout the year, and range from small socials to events running over a whole week, furthermore we have regular sporting events; these are open to all, regardless of race, gender or creed. In all our decisions, we strive to follow the revelation of the Qur’an and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Cardiff ISoc is chartered through the Cardiff University Students Union and is an affiliate of the Federation of Student Islamic Societies in the UK (FOSIS). FOSIS is the premier Muslim Student representative body, as well as the Muslim Council of Wales. The society is not affiliated to any political groups and steers clear of pursuing a sectarian agenda. Although we are an independent body, we collaborate with the wider Muslim community, incorporating local mosques, schools, colleges and youth groups. We respect differences of opinion both amongst Muslims and between Muslims and other faiths. “Knowledge is of two kinds: that which is absorbed and that which is heard. And that which is heard does not profit if it is not absorbed” narrated by Ali ibn abi Talib (may God be pleased with him). “The Dearest to Allah is the most beneficial to the people”, saying of the Prophet Muhammed (peace and blessings be upon him).

The Mission statement for the Korean society is to allow the members to experience the Korean culture and the chance to meet current Korean students. Your chance to join the Korean wave^^ The Korean wave refers to the surge of popularity of South Korean culture around the world since the 21st century, especially among the Millennial Generation. While the popular throughout the Asian continent, spreading to India, the Middle East, Central Asia, Iran, Israel, Turkey and Russia. Currently, the Korean wave is starting to hit the shores of the UK.

We are Libyan Students at Cardiff university and we welcome anyone who is interested in Libyan Culture and heritage. We aim to introduce libya to other student bodies and other students at Cardiff University

Objectives Increase integration between all 3 years of Physiotherapy. Increase integration with other healthcare students. Be involved with increasing the profile of the Heath Park Campus. Assist students with fundraising. Aims To run 3 mentoring events this year. To be involved with Heath RAG and other Heath Park events. To hold social events regularly through the year.

If you have a passion for photography, come and join the Photography Society. We welcome all students who are interested in photography, and we cater for both film and digital interests. As a member of our society, you will have access to darkroom facilities alongside the opportunity to use our cameras. Throughout the year, we will organise competitions for members which could result in your work being displayed within the university or at local galleries. We plan to run visits to exhibitions,and we endeavour to invite guest photographers to our meetings. There may also be an opportunity for the society to take a day-trip to London. We welcome any further suggestions or ideas for improvement. To contact the Photography Society, please e-mail photosoccardiff@googlemail.com. We also have a Facebook group called Cardiff University Photography Society.

Cardiff University Pole Dance Society offer lessons from beginners to advanced in 5 week courses. Times/ locations tbc.

First & foremost we organize AMAZING SOCIALS. From the first week of term we do the Welcome Party to meet & greet new & old students alike, we do the infamous *~RATPACK RAVE~* we get you VIP tickets for clubs in town, we get you discounts on union club night events, we do film nights, quiz nights, bowling, guest speaker, student support clinics for when the essay crisis hits, we do personalised society hoodies, we do house parties, we do trips to the bay, we do pretty much everything and anything

This year we want to add fund-raising and a humanities end of year ball to our list of never-ending talents. *WATCH THIS SPACE*

The overall aim of the society will be to provide an outlet for reggae and Caribbean music amongst Cardiff’s student population. Many students express an interest in reggae music and so we as a society would hope to provide a means for them to explore that interest not only in terms of musical appreciation, but also in helping them find out more about the music’s cultural and historical past. Included in this would be the whole spectrum of ‘reggae music’ and its influences on more modern music as well as other aspects of Jamaican and Caribbean culture. We would also hope to provide a platform for those students who are involved (or would like to be involved) with reggae and Caribbean music in a performance context, i.e. live musicians, dancers, DJs and other performance artists. Primarily, these goals will be achieved by running a number of educational events (e.g. film & documentary nights, guest speakers) alongside musical events (putting on evenings of live music & DJs). In addition to this, we would hope to involve groups and individuals already based in Cardiff and the surrounding areas to help us to offer ways of exploring other aspects of Jamaican & Caribbean culture, for example by organising events focussed on Caribbean cuisine. This would be aided by utilising contacts already known to the society’s founding members and those gained by reaching out into the wider student body.

History In 1999 five medical students from The University of Wales College of Medicine, as it was then called, were invited to Novinki Children's Home outside Minsk; one of 35 orphanages in Belarus. The 200 young people aged 5-25 living there all have disabilities ranging from autism to schizophrenia and Down's syndrome to severe cerebral palsy. Many of the children are victims of an impoverished society. Their families often live in Minsk but are too poor to afford childcare or be able to stay home and look after them. In Novinki, the children were regarded as objects to feed, change and deal with rather than children that deserved care and stimulation. The fifty high dependency children were being looked after by two carers working 24 hour shifts. BACCUP have been sending students to the Novinki Children’s Home since then and have managed to change how the children are treated, fed and made sure that the children have their nappies changed when required. They also make sure that the children get the stimulation and care that they deserve. Thanks to many, many kind donations, BACCUP along with other charities working in Novinki have helped to achieve some amazing changes within the orphanage: * Carers and BACCUP have worked together to improve working practices of the orhpanage and BACCUP have been able to supplement the wage of a teacher * Unit 4 is now a ‘medical’ ward enabling greater government funding for care * A stick is no longer used to punish the children * Food is served in bigger, healthier and more nutritious portions * The children have enough clothes and shoes which fit better * There are more nurses to care for the high dependency children A new caring ethos has been developed in Novinki enabling the children to develop as the carers to feel more valued and sympathetic. The students have been involved in a challenging and rewarding project. We feel that every student who has been to Novinki has had such an amazing experience.

What does our project do? BACCUP have a few sustainable projects including education, health and rehabilitation. BACCUP currently supplement the wage of one teacher who teaches some of the more capable children and encourages them with their reading, writing and speaking. They also do a fantastic job caring for the children: feeding, bathing, dressing and playing with the children. The money would therefore mean that we can carry on supplementing their wage, which costs £5 per day. The children require a lot of rehabilitation because most of their limbs have contractures due to many years of neglect. "Passive movements" provided by the groups helps with this, but toys are often used to encourage their improvement. These are used in the sensory room which as the name suggests appeals to all of their senses. The money would therefore go towards providing more toys and sensory objects for the children to further their rehabilitation. What are our goals? Our goals are specific to the two orphanages we currently work in. At our project in Cheven we want to: * create a sustainable project * improve the everyday lives of the children in Cherven and to provide them with love and attention * involve the carers and orphanage in making these changes * improve the carers knowledge and skills * try to integrate the children into the local community * have a more structured timetable of activities for the children on the days when we are present in the orphanage and to organise fun activities and passive movement workshops for the children * To keep a record of the children in the units we are working in. At our older project in Novinki we aim to: * consider an exit strategy – including finding a sustainable way to continue supplementing the wage of a teacher * decide on a suitable expenditure for our fundraising money * continue with our care plans, trips and general love and attention.

Slash Dance is a dance crew, formed in 2007 by some ambitious ,hard-working and creative indiviuals. It first set out to be a hip hop musical dance society incorporation HIP-HOP//SLASH Ballet //SLASH Latin //SLASH Jazz// SLASH Contempory//SLASH all sorts of different types of dancing... hence the name "SLASH" And we still do try our best to incorporate different styles resulting in our very own unique Slash Dance, very heavy hip hop influences of course!

We do a range of events: From performing in CF10 to a place within the top 10 UK dance crews at HIP HOP Championships 2009 (LONDON), Hosting a Urban Basketball tournament to providing beginner hip-hop classes EVERY WEDNESDAY at the ANEURIN BEVAN ROOM (4th floor of the Student Union) 6PM!!! See our facebook group for more info and videos of what we do!! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=144630&id=270273551963#/group.php?v=info&ref=ts&gid=8114567787

This society exists to promote pro-life causes to Cardiff students.

We aim to educate students through arranging speakers reknowned in their fields, and travelling to the annual prolife student conference in Scotland. In this coming year, we also aim to help facing pregnancies through providing contact details for related organisations, and by fundraising.

Wildsoc is a society dedicated to increasing awareness of local and global conservation issues among students of Cardiff University. The society also aims to undertake direct conservation efforts at a local level through fundraising and work parties at local nature reserves. Associations between Wildsoc and Non-Governmental Conservation Organisations (NGOs) would be mutually advantageous through fundraising and advertising. We aim to establish such links and act on them with campaigning and fundraising events that will provide our members with experience in charity work and should provide a fun and exciting opportunity for education and involvement of the student community of Cardiff. Through educational courses and trips members should encounter conservation at work while enjoying a social, friendly atmosphere. Opportunities for networking among fellow students and conservation bodies associated with the society should be frequent for Wildsoc members. The primary aim of Wildsoc for the academic year 08/09 was to increase membership and participation in events. This was achieved successfully with the society picking up ‘Best Society Activity’ and runners up for ‘Most Improved Society’ at the society awards. The emphasis for the academic year 09/10 has shifted towards increasing Wildsocs’ influence and participation in environmental issues within the university and local community, through fundraising and awareness events, while continuing to run successful social and educational events. Our recent merge with the Local Wildlife Trust is an exciting venture, one that will expand upon the people we meet and work with, and future role in relevant environmental issues.

We aim to provide fun and educational activities, from getting muddy outdoors to scientific talks by wildlife experts. The society is an opportunity for people with similar interests meet and put their passion to use, while usually involving many and opportunity for dressing up and of course, drinking! More sober activities include: -Nelson Vern: conservation work at a local reserve conducting coppicing, litter picking, trail clearing etc. This year we hope to explore more of the parks owned by the Local Wildlife Trust -Llysdinam: Cardiff university's very own field centre in the middle of Wales, set in idyllic countryside, is an awesome weekend for badger watching, bird ringing, bat walks, otter stakeouts, and visits to local areas of interest. -Campaigning: If you feel there is a local environmental issue you want to fight for, we'll make it happend! Last year many hours of hard work were put into saving Bute Park. Thankyou! -Educational talks: Through the monthly events held with th Local Wildlife Trust and its members, to tours around museums, zoo, parks, or even out in the field when foraging for fungi, or admiring Cardiff's local wildlife. -Camping: For the tougher of you, impromptu camping trips are loved by all! -Competitions and fundraising: Raffles, photography competitions, socials, buckng sheep nights, parties. -Birdwatching

Bonjour, Ciao and Hello to all you fabulous winos. We are BIG lovers of the grapey goodness and hope you are too. Our aim is to get together, meet lots of wonderful new people and of course drink lots of wonderful wine. Socials will generally be every month or so, offering you a chance to break away from your studies and indulge. Our socials allow you to meet lots of different people, relax and enjoy some beautiful wines. A perfect set up for a great night out =D It should also be noted that no previous experience of wine tasting is necessary! As this year was such a success, we would like to carry on in a similar way. There is even a possibility of joint socials with cocktail appreciation society. If numbers grow, and there is sufficient interest, we would like to organise a short trip abroad to a wine producing area or short city break with fellow vinos.