Electronics and Computer Science Society
The ECS Society is a student-run society within the Electronics and Computer Science department. We're here to support you and make your time in ECS as enjoyable as possible! We run a wide variety of socials, meet-ups and industry workshops. Our society is open to anyone, not just members of ECS, feel free to join and come to our events!
The Electronics and Computer Science Society (ECSS) is the departmental society for students in ECS. We run Hackathons, games nights, pub crawls, white t-shirt socials, summer/winter balls, industry workshops and more throughout the year. Naturally, the majority of our members are ECS students who study computer science; electronic or electrical engineering, but students from any discipline across the University are welcome to join ECSS as members.
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Electronics and Computer Science Society this year are:
President
- The President will oversee the organisation and management of the Group and the Committee as a whole; ensure the officers’ accountability to Members, the Committee, and the Union; and represent the Group to all external interests. The group must have only one President.
Vice President
- The Vice-President shall act alongside the President in managing the Committee and representing the Group. They will share the responsibilities of the President if the President is unavailable. They shall work with the Heads of Industry in the smooth running of all of the Group’s events. They shall ensure that the society has an up-to-date Health and Safety Policy, General Risk Assessment and Privacy Policy, and that all reasonable action is taken to comply with them. They shall also work on increasing participation rates within the Society. The Vice-President shall assist the President and Welfare Officer in promotion and maintenance of the overall Group goals and ethos.
Treasurer
- The treasurer will oversee the financing of the Group, set the Group's budget, and maintain the accounts of the Group. The group must have only one Treasurer.
Welfare Officer
- A Welfare Officer will work to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment across the Group, to act as a welfare contact for the group in case of any concerns, and to guide Members toward the appropriate support services when needed.
Casual Events Officer
- The Casual Events Officer shall be responsible for arranging regular events for the society that are non-alcoholic or contain a minimal emphasis on alcohol.
Hackathon Officer
- The Hackathon Officer shall be responsible for arranging techni cal events and workshops. They shall be responsible for organising and overseeing Hackathon events, alongside the Industry Officer, developing any software or hardware for use by the participants.
Head of Events
- The Head of Events shall lead the Events Team of the Group, which will organise, manage and lead the Group's social, academic, sport and other events. The Head of Events shall ensure that all events are planned in advance and have sufficient funding, and ensure that each event follows the Group's risk assessment. The Head of Events shall ensure the events organised by the society are sufficiently varied so as to cater to as much of the membership as possible. The Head of Events shall support each Events Officer in planning their events, including booking rooms and venues, hosting the events, and liaising with the Marketing Team to promote the events.
Head of Marketing
- The Head of Marketing shall be responsible for the overall branding of the Group, promoting the Group's events and campaigns, lead the design of the Group's merch, assist the Marketing and Social Media Officer in their day-to-day tasks, and work with the Heads of Events, Sponsorships and Hackathons to promote the outcomes of their work. The Head of Events shall keep the Group's branding consistent.
Head of Partnerships
- The Head of Partnerships shall lead and support the Industry Officer in organising and maintaining industry partners. They will ensure the society is in contact with potential sponsors and maintains good relations with current sponsors.
Industry Officer
- The Industry Officer shall be responsible for arranging academic events for all members of the Society and coordinating with Society sponsors. They are also re sponsible for acquiring new Society sponsors, and sourcing the funding to run the Society. They will also regularly update the online ECSS jobs/opportunities board, not exclusive to listings from sponsors.
Marketing Officer
- The Marketing Officer shall be responsible for how the Society is presented online and in printed media. They will be responsible for maintaining all social media activity by the Society, and ensuring a consistent brand. They shall also be responsible for organising the Society’s merchandise.
Secretary
- The Secretary shall oversee the administration of the Group, take minutes at General Meetings and Meetings of the Committee, and maintain the register.
Social Events Officer
- The Social Events Officer shall be responsible for arranging social events for the Society that involve alcohol. Example events include club nights, pub nights and pub crawls. They shall also coordinate with the Events Officer to organise and manage larger society events. The Social Secretary and Events Officer shall ensure the events organised by the society are sufficiently varied so as to cater to as much of the membership as possible.
Sports Officer
- The Sports Officer shall be responsible for communicating with the captains of ECSS sports teams, helping organise their sports events, advertising for the teams, and assisting in securing team funding. They also shall manage other sporting events or competitions for the Group.
Web Officer
- The Web Officer shall be responsible for maintaining the Society’s website, maintaining the Society’s access to its digital accounts and ensuring that online vote counting for elections is performed accurately. They shall also be responsible for ensuring all eligible members are able to vote and stand in elections.
Workshops Officer
- The Workshops Officer shall be responsible for arranging academic events, such as guest talks, workshops, and academic talks.
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Electronics and Computer Science Society, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Membership 26/27 | FREE | 01/09/2026 - 31/08/2027 | Joining our free membership will give you direct access to news and announcements from ECSS. You will be the first to hear about our workshops, hackathons, and receive updates from our industry sponsors. What are you waiting for - join ECSS today! The membership is open to all students, no mater your degree or level of study. |
Products
Available products to purchase for Electronics and Computer Science Society
ECSS Q-zip
The classic ECSS Q-zip is back! Style yourself with the colours of the society - once it's gone, it won't be back until next year.
Once you complete your purchase, you will be emailed a link to fill in your initials.
Example initials:
ABC
AB
A.B.C.D.
If you have any questions, reach out to the committee
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
Download ConstitutionPrivacy Notice
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Privacy Notice which describes how they use personal data collected
Download Privacy NoticeHealth & Safety
All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Electronics and Computer Science Society are available to view below
- ECSS Winter Ball 2025 Risk Assessment (20/11/2025)
- ECSS Goes Playzone Risk Assessment (06/03/2026)
- ECSS Summer Ball Risk Assessment 2026/27 (12/04/2026)
- ECSS JumpStart 26 International Welcome (06/08/2026)
- ECSS JumpStart 26 Games Night (06/08/2026)
- ECSS JumpStart 26 Pizza & Drinks (06/08/2026)
- ECSS JumpStart 26 WnB (06/08/2026)
- ECSS JumpStart 26 Pub Quiz (06/08/2026)
- ECSS JumpStart 26 HackStart (06/08/2026)
- ECSS JumpStart 26 Postgrad Bingo (02/09/2026)
- ECSS JumpStart 26 City Challenge (02/09/2026)
- ECSS Generic Risk Assessment 2026/27 Rev.1 (02/09/2026)
- ECSS JumpStart 26 Expo (02/09/2026)
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below:




