Membership
Become part of a welcoming, diverse and active student community.
Membership Options
Free Member
- ✓ Access to free events & socials
- ✓ Society newsletter
- ✓ Language exchange sessions
- ✗ Discounted event tickets
- ✗ Merchandise discount
- ✗ Committee voting rights
Full Member
- ✓ All Free Member benefits
- ✓ Discounted event tickets
- ✓ 10% off merchandise
- ✓ Priority activity sign-up
- ✓ Committee voting rights
- ✓ Member certificate
Committee Member
- ✓ All Full Member benefits
- ✓ Help organise events
- ✓ Leadership experience
- ✓ Committee meetings access
- ✓ Society decision-making
- ✓ CV-building opportunity
Why Join the Cultural Society?
- Access to exclusive cultural events and member-only socials
- Networking with students from 28+ countries and cultural backgrounds
- Workshops in dance, food, art, music and language
- Discounted tickets for selected cultural events throughout the year
- Opportunities to develop communication, teamwork and leadership skills
- A supportive, inclusive community that celebrates your heritage
- CV-boosting involvement for future employers and postgraduate applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Any currently enrolled student at the University of Kent is welcome to join, regardless of their nationality, background or prior experience with cultural activities.
After completing the registration form, you'll be directed to our secure payment page to pay the £5 annual fee online. Free membership requires no payment.
Absolutely! We welcome committee applications from Full Members who want to take a more active role in planning and running events. Apply via the registration form and indicate your interest in a committee role.
We run major events termly (roughly every 6–8 weeks) and weekly or bi-weekly social activities like language exchange and dance rehearsals. Check the Events page for the latest schedule.
We currently represent 28+ cultures and are always looking to expand. If your culture isn't yet represented, we actively encourage you to help introduce it — your heritage enriches the whole community.