Description
Welcome to the UoB Liberty Society!
Who are we?
The UoB Liberty Society promotes liberalism (in all of its forms) among UoB students and beyond. We advocate for freedom and choice; and against authoratarianism and oppression. There are two maxims central to our philosophy:
- To each their own- Every individual knows what is best for them and should possess the freedom to make their own choices and choose their actions accordingly, so long as they do not restrict or interfere with the liberties of others.
- For the betterment of society- We believe that through free and open society and the necessary structures for its maintenance, the problems of disease, poverty, global warming, and other global issues could be solved.
The society is not affiliated with any organisation, political or otherwise.
Events and activities
We host term time activities to build a better understanding of the principles of free societies and how to live you best, happiest life but most importantly, we provide education and entertainment to the students and residents in Bristol. These include:
- Socials where members get together, converse on matters concerning liberty, get to know fellow like-minded students, and network. These alternate between discussion groups lightly moderated by the committee and more casual socials centred around food/drink.
- External speaker events. Whilst we host many liberty oreiented speakers discussing and presenting the aforementioned ideas, we will also organise events that examine the existence (or co-existence) of these ideas within other spheres, for example an exploration of liberty within religion through discussion/lectures with religious leaders, alongside cooperation with fellow relevant societies.
- Periodic newsletters are sent out to all our members. Our newsletters include some general formalities and updates but more excitingly, internal, and external career/personal development opportunities as we have ties with think tanks and organisations domestically and globally.
Why join?
Membership grants access to all of our resources (social, physical, intellectual...). These include free access to events and subscription to our newsletter, which provide exciting opportunities to meet likeminded individuals at our university and beyond. You will also receive free books and resources on numerous topics (these are in English by default but can be provided in other languages).
The advancement of our members' status is highly important as our society is not only a fun and accepting outlet for the free exchange of ideas, but also a platform to network, and grow.
Members often recieve the opportunity and funding to attend events all over the world. Last year we flew members to a conference in the US, all expenses paid; provided free entry to several conferences and events in the UK and europe; and gave away thousands of pounds worth of books and resources.
Who can join?
The ideas of liberty are not inherent to any skin colour, sex, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexual orientation, age... We welcome anyone who values liberty or wants to learn more about these ideas.
Contact information and socials
Feel free to reach out by sending an email our way or dropping us a message through our socials:
Email: libertysocietybristol@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Terms and conditions
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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.
