Business Society

We represent students in the Business School, and are also the umbrella society for all things business and entrepreneurship at the Uni of Southampton. Get our free Associate Membership below to join our WhatsApp Community!

Welcome to the Business Society!

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Partnerships 2026 Partnerships and Perks

We believe in building relationships between our campus ecosystem and the real world. Each year, we team up with national organizations and regional favourites to secure exclusive opportunities and discounts just for BizSoc members.

Official Partnerships

Think-cell

  1. Master the tools of city firms with think-cell. We partnered with think-cell to provide our members with free access to the same advanced charting software used by McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, alongside expert-led training to prepare you for the demands of a career in consulting and finance.

Southampton Engineers Trust (SET)

  1. The Southampton Engineers Trust (SET) was founded in 2025 by University of Southampton students to support professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration between engineers and non-engineers among young people in the Hampshire region.
  2. Exclusive Member Opportunities: Participate in the Southampton Interdisciplinary Conference, our flagship initiative designed to develop both your technical and non-technical skills. Members gain access to impactful, practical experiences from industry and have the unique opportunity to be involved in building a stronger, more connected professional youth community across Hampshire.

Informal Affilations

CFA Institute (Chartered Financial Analyst)

  1. The Southampton Business Society provides content and learning opportunities for students offered by CFA Institute, the global leading association of investment professionals - setting the standard for professional excellence. 
  2. Exclusive Member Opportunities: Gain access to premier industry events such as the AI Investment Challenge in London. These invitations provide unique opportunities to network directly with early-careers HR employers and industry leaders, helping you bridge the gap between academia and a career in investment.

EY Southampton 

  1. Exclusive Insight Day (March 2026) - Applications Closed
  2. We have an ongoing relationship with the EY team and we're currently designing a hands-on auditing workshop and further insight sessions. We are building this society for you, so if you have any suggestions for what you'd like to see in these workshops then do let us know!

London Strategic Consulting (LSC) - EMEA Strategy Consulting Summit 2026 - Applications Closed

  1. We partnered with LSC for their inaugural summit to secure prioritised application slots exclusively for our members. This was a massive opportunity to dive into real world problem solving and develop consulting solutions for industry leaders like Deliveroo and Handshake.

Local Food & Drink Discounts

BizSoc members can enjoy these perks at our regional partner restaurants around Southampton:

車仔檔   Free drinks after 5 times dine-in
食滿家   Free drinks after 5 times dine-in
和洋   15% off
Chaiwala   10% discount / walawrap meal with chai for £6.75
Chasha   15% discount for any meal
Rudeboyz   10% discount for any meal
Chickaroz   10-20% discount only for bulk order

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The Committee

All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Business Society this year are:

Nick Chen
President
Mizael Almeida
Co-Treasurer
Luke Newbert
Treasurer
Prince-Emmanuel Owoeye
Chief of Staff
  • Assist the President with day-to-day strategy. Represent the society to internal and external partners. Deputize for the President when necessary. Hold committee members accountable to their duties. Motivate the committee. Functions as an administrative assistance/secretary role. Take notes during all meetings. Handle internal comms ensuring info flows internally. Book rooms/oversee risk assessments
Sylvie Nabukenya
Deputy Head of Marketing
  • Deputy for Marketing Team
Rehman Willoughby
Deputy Head of Sponsorships
Oluwadarasimi Osineye
Freshers' Representative
  • The Freshers' Rep is the voice of 1st years and gathers the views of the year to help BizSoc's activities reflect the wishes of freshers.
Abbas Bandali
Head of Marketing
  • The marketing team handles creating new campaigns, social media posts, and content creation.
Aklesh Nemkul
Head of Partner Representatives
  • This role coordinates collaboration between all representatives and ensures smooth communication
Anushka Bagul
Head of Socials
Sylvie Nabukenya
Head of Society Success
  • Serve as the internal engine for innovation, experimentation, and launch new projects that improve our members' experience. It's perfect for those who want to get involved with running BizSoc, but don't want to be tied to a specific role.
Faran Afzal
Head of Sponsorships
Mariama Njie
Industry Ambassador - BMW
Nikhil Solanki
Industry Ambassador - Honda Motor Europe
Mariama Njie
Marketing Officer
Wing Lam
Marketing Officer
Jaina Dhillon
Partner Society Representative - 180 Degrees Consulting
Erin Martinez
Partner Society Representative - Enactus
Neo Blair-Ford
Partner Society Representative - Engineering Society
Panav Kaushik
Partner Society Representative - Fish on Toast
Dave Gunawan
Partner Society Representative - Marketing Society
Grace Garczynski
Partner Society Representative - Spaceflight Society
Maximiliano Deere Martinez
Partner Society Representative - Trading & Investment
Lasya Velisela
Partner Society Representative - Women in Business
Kayu Ng
Social Secretary
Wing Lam
Social Secretary
Faran Afzal
Social Secretary
Aritri Mukherjee
Society Success Officer
  • Serve as the internal engine for innovation, experimentation, and launch new projects that improve our members' experience. It's perfect for those who want to get involved with running BizSoc, but don't want to be tied to a specific role.
Oluwadarasimi Osineye
Society Success Officer
  • Serve as the internal engine for innovation, experimentation, and launch new projects that improve our members' experience. It's perfect for those who want to get involved with running BizSoc, but don't want to be tied to a specific role.
MUHAMMAD Sujad Sha
Sponsorships Officer
Kayu Ng
Sponsorships Officer
Sylvie Nabukenya
Sponsorships Officer
Zhaoyi Yang
Vice President
  • The Vice President assists as a second-in-command to the President.
Saumya Taneja
Welfare Officer

Membership Information

These are the current membership fees offered by Business Society , although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.

You must be a member of the Students' Union to join a club or society
NameCostValid PeriodDetails
BizSoc (Free) General Membership 2025/26FREE05/08/2025 - 04/08/2026You get full access to our community and free events!

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Health & Safety

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