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Welcome to MMU Pole Dancing! Pole dancing is all about having fun with the added bonus of getting a workout. It is a mixture of gymnastics and dance on a vertical pole and uses strength, agility and cardiovascular fitness. It is the fastest and most fun way to tone up, especially targeting ‘di...

https://www.theunionmmu.org/articles/spotlight-on-pole-dancing

Whilst filming the video for their upcoming Spingo Bingo event, we stole two minutes of Madi Parle-Smith's (2nd year Filmmaking) time to chat about the society.    Tell us a little bit about the society “We practice on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and have open practice on a Friday as we...

https://www.theunionmmu.org/articles/societies-awards-ball-2017-winners-revealed

At another sparkling event, the winning students and societies were revealed at the Societies Awards Ball 2017. Once again, the Reception and Main Hall at The Union were converted into a beautiful awards ceremony, giving students the perfect opportunity to round off an amazing year of society ...

https://www.theunionmmu.org/articles/society-awards-2018-shortlists-announced

We can now reveal the shortlists for the Society Awards 2018. Winners will be revealed at the Societies Awards Ball on Friday 11 May. Academic Society of the Year Architecture MSSA Chemistry Law Nursing   Campaigning and Liberation Society of the Year Feminist Society Open Mind Ti...

https://www.theunionmmu.org/articles/winners-revealed-at-the-society-awards-2018

On Friday evening (11 May), the winning students and societies were revealed at the Societies Awards Ball 2018. Once again, the main hall in The Union was converted into a beautiful Oscars themed awards ceremony with a two course dinner and drink reception, giving students the perfect opportun...

https://www.theunionmmu.org/articles/harriet-s-blog-body-image-in-sport-and-physical-activity

Back in February, Harriet Bell told Campaings Coordinator Molly all about her body image campaign. Now she updates us on what's been happening and what she's found out.   What is my campaign? A summary: The way people perceive their bodies can often stop them joining in sport as whole, c...

https://www.theunionmmu.org/articles/get-involved-in-soceties-a592

Here’s a snapshot of some of the amazing events coming up this October!   MMU LGBTQ+ society have , their NQ Sober social on Wednesday 13 October. It’s open to staff and students. More information can be found on their Instagram.   The Islamic Society plan to host a Welcome Di...

https://www.theunionmmu.org/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-societies

One of the best parts of the whole uni experience is making lifelong friends. By joining a club or society, you’ll meet people who share your interests in so many different things — from gaming to religion — there really is something for everybody. And if there isn’t a group for your interests, w...

https://www.theunionmmu.org/articles/owen-s-blog-all-the-events

We chatted with Manchester’s Activities Officer to get the low down on all the recent and upcoming events at The Union.   What have you been up to recently? "Since the start of the New Year I have been working on a lot of student events which have been really good. We had the Charlie Wes...

https://www.theunionmmu.org/articles/how-being-in-a-society-improved-my-uni-experience

  Written by Cynan, Societies and Development Officer     Societies are one of the best ways to get stuck in when you first arrive at Uni. My society experience started during my first year by getting on a committee and even founded my own society in second year. By the time I graduat...