For further details on Societies, please contact the Societies Desk. They will then arrange to forward your request for information to the appropriate societies.

Some of these societies are available on the Open University First Class conferencing system. The appropriate software is available free to students, tutors and staff. Send an e-mail to ims-admn@open.ac.uk and ask to be sent a FirstClass software pack. Give your name, address, daytime phone number, OU personal ID and the course number that you are currently studying.

ART HISTORY
Encourages appreciation of art and its history, develops links with galleries and collections.
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ASTRONOMY & PLANETARY SCIENCE

To give practical support to Open University students on Astronomy and Planetary Science courses and to develop interest in the community as a whole.

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CHANGE RINGERS
Regular meetings of bell ringers in different parts of the country. Peals and quarter peals from plain Hunt upwards
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CHEMISTRY http://www.oucs.org/index.html
Pursues the interest, understanding and appreciation of chemistry. Day and weekend events organised.
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CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Interdenominational, encourages its members to practice their faith in Jesus Christ. Welcomes sympathetic enquiries from genuine agnostics.
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COMPUTER,SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SPACE
Aims to increase the understanding of Computers and developments in the field of science and technology.
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CORRESPONDENCE CHESS
Caters for all levels of ability. Full range of events played on both competitive and friendly basis.
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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT http://www.oudes.org/
Anyone interested in Third world development and environment is welcome. Organises events on wide range of interesting topics.
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FUSION http://www.oufusion.org.uk/
FUSION was formed by students who recognised the need to create a society for Open University students and graduates whose primary interest is in the world of physics.
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GEOLOGICAL http://www.ougs.org.uk/
Encourages active and friendly self help groups. Arranges lectures, get-togethers, field trips, national events. AGM with dinner dance.
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HISTORY
Aims for the scholarly study of history, with quarterly magazine containing articles, reviews and members' research. Postal loan service of transcript library and high grade TMA material.
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LAW
Aims to provide opportunities for members to meet in local groups to exchange ideas and pursue the appreciation of Law
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LESBIAN & GAY
Aims to prevent discrimination on the basis of orientation. Organises social events and a summer school.
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M500
If you are interested in mathematics, M500 could be a way of alleviating the isolation of studying alone. Forum for discussion, comment and argument, as well as fun!
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MOUNTAINEERING
Interested in fell walking, mountain walking, climbing etc. for all levels of experience.
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MUSIC
Exchanges advice on music with specific relevance to courses with a music content. Organises social events and annual weekend seminar.
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POETRY http://www.oupoets.org.uk/
Publishes a magazine five times a year with members' work and reviews. Yearly anthology of best work. Meetings and weekends with leading poets.
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POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS' http://www.open.ac.uk/pgss/
Represents, protects and develops the interests of internal postgraduate research students registered at the Open University.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL http://oups.org.uk/
Provides support in OU courses and opportunities to further interests in psychology.
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REMOTE STUDENTS
Aims to identify the particular needs of remote and isolated students, raise awareness of them within OUSA and the OU.
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SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY & CULT GENRE APPRECIATION
Whatever your interests, the society provides a forum for news, discussion and debate in all areas of SF, Fantasy and other Cult Genres. Regular newsletters and social events are provided for members.
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SHAKESPEARE
Promotes and encourages the study of the works of William Shakespeare. Cultural events.
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SOCIALIST
Forum for socialist debate. Fosters socialist ideals working towards provision of opportunities for equality and academic freedom within higher education.
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STUDENTS FOR ETHICAL SCIENCE
Aims to end the use of animals for teaching and research in the Open University.
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TADPOLES
Grew from TAD292 'Art and Environment' but open to all. Happenings UK wide with variety, wit and fun.
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TRAVEL & STUDY
"OUTS' Society provides study support events in the form of STUDY TOURS both at home and abroad, revision weekends (ANY courses), and weekend mini-events, both in the UK and overseas.
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