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Last Updated 20/05/2002
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The University of Strathclyde Afro-Caribbean Society was started in the 1998/99 academic year. So 2001/2002 is our fourth year of existence. Despite this young age we are a very dynamic society!

Membership is open to all students of the University of Strathclyde regardless of ethnicity. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn not only about Afro-Caribbean cultures, but all the cultures represented in the student body.

In the past, we have been able to organise a wide range of events and activities. Here are some highlights:

•     5-aside football tournament (for both boys and girls) that was a huge success ... the last winners (the Spanish team) enjoyed their prize of £50 and a special trophy.
•     A hugely enjoyable skiing trip to Aviemore in the north of Scotland with the Malaysian society.
•     A trip to Aberdeen for the weekend to visit the Afro-Caribbean Society in Aberdeen ... and a reciprocal visit from them.
•     The multi-cultural composition of the society made it even more special.  We had members from different nationalities, e.g. Spanish, French, Scottish, Irish .. etc. in addition to the African and Caribbean nationalities e.g. South Africa, Zimbabwe, Barbados, Jamaica just to name a few.
•     Membership of more than 60..
•     The regular music nights or soul sessions in the Union and sometimes in the student residences.
•     Sponsored talks and cheese and wine sessions, e.g. STA travel and Haggis Backpackers talk, where a lot of people got really good deals in ticket prices for traveling around the UK and overseas.
•     Collaboration with other societies, bodies and individuals outside the university gave the society a wealth of contacts.