It is no secret The University of Sheffield is proud to be a World Top 100Â University. Alongside the high quality of teaching and research, the Student's Union plays a key role in maintaining high standards and student satisfaction.
The Student's Union, popularly known as the SU, is my favourite place to study with its are many study spaces and lively atmosphere. However, the SU does far more than just offering study spaces – it is also the home of popular club nights like Pop Tarts and ROAR.
Personally, I am very fond of Pop Tarts. There is a friendly, enthusiastic atmosphere and it is always lovely to sing and dance your heart out to classic top 10 hits. Occasionally the song choices feel slightly repetitive, but it allows everyone to sing along – and we would not want it any other way.
The cherry on top, in my opinion, is the specific themed nights the SU offers and I enjoy dressing up. Compared to most club nights elsewhere, being in a student-friendly environment makes the whole experience feel a lot safer and I would highly recommend Pop Tarts as a starting point to any future freshers who join the university.
Another student favourite is ROAR on Wednesday nights. I have personally never been, but the night is usually attended by most sports societies. There are 57 sports clubs at the university, and ROAR is the best event to socialise with teammates. You will constantly be bumping into people you know.
Ranging from the electronic mix of Tuesday Club and Soul Jam on Thursdays, the SU has so much to offer. The SU also holds concerts and gigs, and for the large and thriving LGBTQ+ student community, Grapefruit is a particularly enjoyable club night.
It's great to see the variety of what the SU has to offer – if you miss one night, the chances are there will be something else to enjoy or you will manage to bag a ticket for next week. Despite the choice, is there space for a club night dedicated to international music? I am sure this would be both enriching and popular among our university's large international community.
Edited by Hannah Youds