Sign Language Society
We promote the use of British Sign Language (BSL), offering non-professional classes for students and associates of the University of Southampton. We aim to be a point of contact and social events for people who know any amount of BSL or want to learn BSL. We run weekly teaching sessions for both beginner and intermediate levels: Beginner sessions are every Monday 6pm to 7pm in B100/1001 Intermediate sessions are every Tuesday 6pm to 7pm in B100/4011
Our society aims to give people exposure to British Sign Language with the intention of gaining an opportunity to learn a new language, and to better communicate with people who use BSL. We run weekly teaching sessions for Beginners BSL and Intermediate BSL in Semester 1 and 2, where you get to learn a wide range of interesting vocabulary and BSL grammar.
Throughout the year we also run fun socials and events which we'd love you to be a part of! If you're interested, sign up to be member and follow us on our social media to keep up to date with information about the society.
The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Sign Language Society this year are:
President
Treasurer
Welfare Officer
Charity Officer
Secretary
Social/Promotions Secretary
- We have joined the positions of social and promotions secretary. Those in this role will update our social media pages, both with important information for the society, such as introducing the main committee, lesson times and events, and also other fun and helpful videos. They will also be responsible for organising socials for the society. If the committee agrees, they will also be responsible for organising our jumpers.
Teacher
Teacher
Vice President
- The vice president will be there to assist the President, and will therefore have a significant say in the running of the society. They will also be likely to assist in the coordination of outreach, charity events and socials.
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Sign Language 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 | 14/09/2026 - 14/09/2027 | This membership gives you access to all SignSoc has to offer, this includes: lessons, socials, fundraising and other events! Lessons include weekly beginner and intermediate level classes, these run throughout the academic year. This membership allows you to be part of our mailing list, where you can receive updates and info about what we're up to via email! | |
| Year Membership With Optional Donation 26/27 | £1.00 | 14/09/2026 - 14/09/2027 | This membership doesn't provide any extra services, opportunities or privileges than the free membership; however, if you'd like to pay £1 to the society to help fund the resources used in lessons and socials you are welcome to do so. This membership is new to this academic year as we expand and innovate our society, your opinions on how you'd like to see SignSoc funded in the future are much appreciated. |
Products
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Constitution
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Upcoming Events
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