Faculty of Biological Sciences (FoBSoc)
Winner of Best Departmental Society 2011
Nominated for Best Collaboration at the Riley Smith Awards 2012
Awarded RBS ESSA Accreditation two years running
4th Largest Departmental Society at LUU
The Faculty of Biological Sciences Society (FoBSoc) is for all students of the Faculty of Biological Sciences - and everyone outside the faculty as well! Whether you are an undergrad, postgrad or member of staff then
this society is for you. We are the 4th largest departmental society in the Union; we bring everyone within the faculty together from Biomedical degrees to Zoology to Microbiology. The society caters for a wide range of events including socials, sports, education and collaborations. Membership prices vary from one year to lifetime membership, and there are some awesome discounts included within your membership.
Keep up to date with us on:
Our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/FoBSoc
Our Facebook group at: http://www.facebook.c
om/#!/group.php?gid=2313169400
Our Twitter accounts: www.twitter.com/LUUFoBSoc, www.twitter.com/LUUFoBSocSports & www.twitter.com/FoBSocmasters
Socials
Annual trip to a city or ski resort of our member's choice
Alton Towers
GIAG pub quiz sessions
Themed Otley Runs
Pub quizzes
Garstang Socials
German Beer Market
Vodka Revs
£ Your Socs Off
Annual Leed's Sciences Ball
Sports
Teams in football, rugby, netball and hockey.
There is also the possiblity of creating your own sports team - please contact the sports secretary for more details.
Education
TeachFirst events including CV and Interview Skills
Peer Mentor/Mentee scheme
Presentations by Covance
Access to medicine talks
A postgraduate support scheme
Networking evenings
Sponsorships
Revolution Electric Press - 50% discount on drinks and 25% on food
TeachFirst
Covance
Amazing Party Company - 10% discount
ILOVETOUR
Café on Campus - 20% discount on food and drink
& more.
Collaborations
Lu:Sci - Leeds University's science magazine
@NeuroSupremacy - a Leeds University monthly e-publication
Charity Events including partnerships with Leeds Marrow and the Armed Forces Awareness Society
£ Your Socs Off
Annual Sciences Ball
& more.
Membership
Faculty of Biological Sciences Society Lifetime Membership: £20.00
Faculty of Biological Sciences Society One Year Membership: £10.00
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Committee
President: Nicola Photiou
Vice President: Serena Petrucci
Secretary: Rebecca Cooke
Treasurer: Jill Kasulé
Social Sec: Michael Killoran & Sid Sinha
Publicity Officer: Melissa Taylor & Ben Hutton
Sports Sec: Dave Gear
Education Officer: Gemma Swinscoe
Biology Rep: Charlie Abrines
BMS Rep: Alex Ho
For any enquiries please contact the committee at: fobsocluu@gmail.com
Every year we look for new departmental reps. If you're interested please drop us an email showing your interest, it'd be great to have you on the committee!