Biological Sciences Society
BioSoc is the society for all students studying a Biological Sciences degree! Our primary goal is to cultivate a cohesive, vibrant, and supportive community within the School of Biological Sciences. We strive to ensure that every student feels valued and well-adjusted to university life through our various socials, events and welfare sessions!
Welcome to BioSoc, the society for all students studying a Biological Sciences degree! The main aim of our society is to create a cohesive, vibrant, and supportive community within the School of Biological Sciences, ensuring every student feels valued and well-adjusted to university life. To do this, we run the following activities throughout each academic year:
Socials: From pub crawls and quiz nights to Winter and Summer Balls, our socials are great opportunities to meet new people on your course.
Welfare Sessions: University can get stressful and a bit much, and this is why we run welfare sessions on a regular basis. So whether you come just for a casual chat, a nice hot tea or coffee, the biscuits and chocolate snacks (and the occasional freshly baked cake), or career/life advice from the older (and sometimes wiser) students or lecturers, rest assured you will feel more at ease after coming!
Parenting Scheme: If you are a fresher starting off your degree, you will be allocated a tutor group and two current students who will be your 'BioSoc Parents'. They are there to offer more casual advice about student life (you know, the things you wouldn't bring up with lecturers) and support you throughout your first year and beyond!
Careers Fair: Network with potential employers and gain valuable information regarding summer placements and postgraduate opportunities.
Intramural Sports Teams: Compete in the intramural leagues with our associated Girl's Netball Team, Men's Football Team, Men's Rugby Team, and Mixed Hockey Team. Please get in touch with us via email or social media if you'd like more information on a particular team.
You can also join our WhatsApp Community by clicking the link attached at the top of the page!
Year Membership is only £5! Benefits include:
- Discounted event tickets
- Access to members-only events
- Discounted BioSoc merchandise
- Direct contact channel with BioSoc intramural sports teams
- Ability to vote on new committee members at the AGM
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Biological Sciences Society this year are:
Biol/Eco/Zoo Education Rep
Biol/Eco/Zoo Education Rep
Biomed/Biochem/Neuro/Pharma Education Rep
Biomed/Biochem/Neuro/Pharma Education Rep
Families Officer
President
Social Secretary
Social Secretary
Sports Officer
Treasurer
Vice President
Welfare Officer
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Biological Sciences Society, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Membership | £5.00 | 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2025 | Year Membership is only £5! Benefits include: Discounted event tickets Access to members-only events Discounted BioSoc merchandise Direct contact channel with BioSoc intramural sports teams Ability to vote on new committee members at the AGM |
Products
Available products to purchase for Biological Sciences Society
Biosoc merch!
Our second round of Biosoc merch is out now! You can order the products you want on here, however, you will ALSO need to complete the form linked below to say what size, colour etc.. you want it to be:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IEe_9AxU9LLuXKP--yD13uexTHg95OH6swvMeTr1tDs/edit
All items of clothing have an embroidered University of Southampton crest with 'Biological Sciences' under it and on the right chest, your printed initials. You can also opt to have your name (for free) and/or the biosoc logo (additional £3.50) on the back - there is an image of what this looks like in the form.
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
Download ConstitutionHealth & Safety
All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Biological Sciences Society are available to view below
- Staff and Student Quiz Night 2024 (13/02/2024)
- BioSoc Boat Ball Risk Assessment 2024 (06/06/2024)
- BioSoc 2024/25 General Risk Assessment (07/08/2024)
- BioSoc Pizza Night Social (30/09/2024)
- BioSoc freshers pizza night social RA (02/10/2024)
- Careers Fair Risk Assessment (02/11/2024)
- BioSoc Winter Ball RA 2024 (18/11/2024)
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below: