University societies and activities

Through extracurricular activities at Worcester, make the most of your time to get involved, get active, discover hidden talents, develop your skills and try things you might never have thought of before. 

• Make use of our state-of-the-art sports facilities
• Take your pick from more than 75 Worcester Students’ Union societies and sports clubs, so whatever your interest there really is something for you – if not, start your own!  
• Find out about volunteering and fundraising opportunities through the Students’ Union
• Widen your knowledge through our academics’ public lectures

Sports Clubs

For those looking to compete at the highest levels of competitive sport, Worcester has many teams that compete nationally against other Universities as part of the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Leagues and Championships.  But there are also opportunities for recreational sport and chances for beginners to have a go. 

The annual Varsity contest is one of the highlights of the sporting year, when sports team from the University of Worcester compete against their counterparts at the University of Gloucestershire.  

Societies

Whether it’s a longstanding hobby or a passion for anything from the arts and culture to religion and politics, you have a whole host of options through the Students’ Union.