Description
Welcome to PakSoc — your home away from home.
Bristol's community for all things Pakistani culture — good food, good music, good company.
PakSoc is a dynamic and inclusive society bringing Pakistani culture to life at Bristol. Whether it's a cup of chai, a cricket screening, or a night of Qawwali, we create spaces where everyone feels welcome. This year, we're going bigger — more events, more often, more reasons to show up. From first years to finalists, there's always somewhere for you to belong.
What We Do
More events than ever, for every mood and every year group — quiz and games nights, picnics, cricket screenings, dinners, both competitive and VERY casual sports events, and plenty more on the way. Whatever brings you in, you'll find good vibes and an apna feel waiting for you.
🎤 Qawwali Night — Our Flagship Event
The event Bristol PakSoc is known for, and bigger this year than ever before. An unforgettable evening of live Qawwali music, community, and culture — this is PakSoc at its best.
New or returning, this is the year to get involved. We can't wait to welcome you into the family. 🤩
Membership price: £12 (or 8 for early bird)
PakSoc Committee 2026/27 🇵🇰!!
Feel free to DM us on our Instagram if you have any further questions! (@bristol.paksoc) 🌟 :)
President
Taaha Ali
Vice President
Adina Zafar
Treasurer
Ibrahim Ali (Ibby)
Secretary
Open to applications :)
Marketing Head
Yusuf Zaman
Events Head
Arham
Events Representative
Mashal Gondal
Equality Officer
Yousef Al Saudi
Instagram - bristol.paksoc
paksoc.bristol@gmail.com
Membership can be bought by pressing the big 'JOIN THIS GROUP' button on this page.
How do I join?
- When you start university you will be given a University of Bristol account, you can use this to sign in to the BristolSU website.
- Once you are signed in, you can press the big red button on this page, which says 'Join this group'
- You will be prompted to pay a one-off membership fee (only £8 for early bird), from which you will be allowed discounted entry to our events for the entire year, access to our family and mentoring schemes, as well as many other member only perks.
- From there, Welcome to PakSoc! 🇵🇰
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
