Clubs and societies are at the heart of student belonging. You create spaces where students can:

• Meet people with shared interests
• Build connections beyond their course or accommodation
• Try new activities in a low-pressure, inclusive, and welcoming environment
• Feel seen, included, and represented

Belonging Week is another chance to get students involved with your club/society!

Taking part in Belonging Week helps your club or society reach students who may not know where to start.

It gives you an easy way to:

• Welcome new members
• Show what makes your group special
• Build confidence with students who may feel nervous about joining
• Promote your activities beyond your usual audience
• Earn STARS award

Being involved in Belonging Week counts as part of your STARS awards. It is a simple way to show how your club or society creates inclusive, welcoming, and student-led opportunities.

A Belonging event should help students feel welcome, connected, and excited to try new things.

Your event does not need to be huge or complicated. Small, friendly, and well-planned events often work best.

A strong Belonging event will usually feel:

• Welcoming: Students should feel comfortable attending, even if they arrive alone or have never been to your club or society before.
• Inclusive: The event should be open and accessible to a wide range of students.
• Social: The event should help students connect with others.
• Positive and student-led: The event should reflect what makes your club or society special.

Check out our Surrey Belonging page for more ides!

Not sure what to run? Here are some simple ideas:

• Beginner-friendly taster sessions
• Craft or creative sessions
• Cultural food or music events
• Board game nights
• Film screenings
• Wellbeing walks
• Skill-sharing sessions
• Quiz nights
• Open rehearsals
• Collaborative art projects
• ‘Come alone’ socials for students who do not know anyone yet

Check out the What's On Calendar for more ideas about what other clubs and societies are up to!

Yes! The fee for a recreational session can be removed for your club for Belonging Week.

Please contact m.catlin@surrey.ac.uk to arrange this.

Please submit your event details through the Belonging Week event form prior to the deadline. Once we receive your information, we will review the details and let you know if we need anything else.

If you do not submit your event through to this form, your event will not count towards your STARS awards.

We will use the details you provide to help promote Belonging Week through Union channels, including the website, social media, and newsletters.

Clear information helps students decide whether the event is right for them.

Got more questions about how your club or society can get involved with Belonging Week?

Whether you want to get involved, need ideas for events, or want to know when the week is, you will find the answers here or email k.carbon@surrey.ac.uk for any further inquiries.

Belonging Week is for all Surrey students. It is especially useful if you want to meet new people or want to try a club, society, or activity in a low-pressure environment.

Check out the Surrey Belonging page, check if you need to book a ticket or if you can come along without, and give it a go!

Expect low-pressure activities where you can get involved at your own pace. Some events may need booking. Others may be drop-in.

Check the event listing before you attend, so you know:

• Where to go
• When to arrive
• Whether you need to book
• Whether there is a cost

If you have any enquiries about specific Club or Society events, please check out our Clubs and Societies page for their contact details.

If you have any further questions about Surrey Belonging, please email k.carbon@surrey.ac.uk.