The Oxford University Student Union (SU) is launching a new community fund to support student societies “to create exciting, inclusive events”. Societies can apply for up to £200 in events funding from this Friday – with applications for Michaelmas term closing on 5th September.
Alongside financial support, societies which receive funding will also feature in the SU’s MT25 term card, a new initiative which advertises student events across Oxford.
The fund is spearheaded by the SU’s President for Communities and Common Rooms, Shermar Pryce, who was elected in February. Upon election, Pryce said that he would address college disparities and give powers of society registration and funding to the SU instead of the University Proctors.
Pryce told Cherwell: “I believe student societies are a core component of university life at Oxford. The Community Fund is about giving them the tools and support they need to continue to bring people together and create memorable experiences.
“We at the SU are very excited to see what societies will be able to create for students with the support from this initiative.”
Speaking to Cherwell, the President of the Oxford Economics Society said that the fund would be “very useful” and “much needed”. He added that “societies in Oxford pretty much have to fend for ourselves whereas other unis [sic] provide budgets worth several thousands to their societies”.
The President of the Oxford University Turkish Society also told Cherwell: “This grant would be a great boost for the Turkish Society at such an exciting stage in our growth. As President, my focus has been on making the society an inclusive and empowering space, and this support would really help us continue that mission
“The funding would not only cover essentials like event resources, travel and administrative costs, but also help us expand our reach, social media content and make the society as enriching and impactful as possible.”
The SU has encouraged societies to apply early to secure support for their events. More information about the fund, application criteria and how to apply will be available on the SU’s website on Friday.
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