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Departmental Groups

Politics and International Studies (POLIS)


About Us

 

The POLIS society is the social hub for all students within the School of Politics and International Studies.

If you are studying Politics, Politics and Parliamentary Studies, International Relations, International Development of any joint honours with these, then this society is for you!

Given the small number of contact hours, the POLIS society is a key outlet for making friendships within the school.

 

You will receive access to:

 

  • A range of regular exciting socials

  • Opportunites to go on trips both in the UK and abroad at discounted prices!  (e.g London/ Barcelona)

  • Membership to our fantastic sports teams

  • Comprehensive careers advice and opportunities

  • Relevant and contemporary talks by leading public figures

 

 

ANY QUESTIONS? ASK THE COMMITTEE...

 

Name: Matt Wright
Age: 21
Course: Politics
Year: 3rd
Position: President
Political Hero: Charles Kennedy (Minus the whiskey)
Interesting Fact about myself: I once ate a whole muffin in a whole bite
Favorite Night out in Leeds: Probably Propaganda at the 02, gotta love some Indie!
Contact me for: Anything POLIS realted really, if i can't help I can at least try and pass you on to someone who can!
 
 

 

Name: Anna Reilly
Age: 20
Course: Politics
Year: 3rd
Position: Secretary
Political Hero: Hillary Clinton (woman in a man's world!)
Interesting Fact about myself: I can fit my whole fist in my mouth, it's a skill, I know.
Favorite Night out in Leeds: Stone Roses Bar, it's small but has great music and free maracas! What more could you want?
Contact me for: If you have any diffculties joining or any admin requirments
 
 
 
 
Name: Jack Mudd
Age: 20
Year: 3rd
Course: International Relations
Position: Sports Secretary
Political Hero: Bobby Kennedy (Stalin for his moustache, not so much for his policies)
Interesting Fact about myself: I once went for a night out and woke up in the morning to find out I had an imaginary love-child courtesy of my housemates! Check Jan Mowley out on Facebook, it freaked me out....
Favorite Night out in Leeds: Cheeky bar session in Bourbon!
Contact me for: Joining or starting a POLIS sports team! Or for support with sporting charitable events!
 
 
 
 
Name: Sarah Evans
Age: 20
Year: 3rd
Course: International Relations
Position: Careers Secretary
Political Hero: Barack Obama for attempting to clean up the complete mess that George W. Bush made and of course, for singing Al Green.
Interesting Fact about myself: I can't eat anything without tipping chilli flakes all over it.
Favorite Night out in Leeds: Has to be Warehouse on a Friday night
Contact me for: Information about career opportunities, work experience/internship information and employability talks
 
 
 
 

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