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The UoL Pilates & Wellness Society aims to create an inclusive and welcoming space where students can explore the benefits of Pilates, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Pilates is known for improving strength, posture, balance, and mental clarity, but accessibility can often be limited due to high cost.

Our society strives to make Pilates and wellness practices affordable, social, and enjoyable for all University of Leeds students, regardless of experience level. We plan to offer both free on-campus sessions and discounted classes at local studios to make high-quality Pilates more accessible.

By partnering with local studios and student instructors, we can provide free weekly Pilates sessions using university studio spaces, and collaborate with Leeds-based studios during their off-peak hours to offer members up to 30% discounts on external classes. These partnerships allow students to experience different Pilates styles, such as reformer or hot Pilates, while supporting local businesses.

Beyond fitness, the society will run wellness-based social events like vision board nights, candle painting, manifestation workshops, journaling evenings, and relaxed drink nights to promote self-care and community. We also plan to host occasional special events or themed weeks, such as puppy yoga, hot yoga, or “Wellness Week” in collaboration with different studios and campus partners. Our overall ambition is to make Pilates accessible, affordable, and empowering for everyone at the University of Leeds. We hope to help students discover the physical and mental benefits of Pilates while building a supportive, like-minded community focused on self-improvement, balance, and sustainable wellbeing.

Objectives/ Aima of the Society:

Accessibility: Make Pilates affordable and approachable by offering free on-campus sessions and discounted local studio classes.

Community: Create a welcoming environment that encourages confidence, connection, and positive wellbeing among members.

Collaboration: Partner with local studios and wellness venues to host events, workshops, and themed sessions.

The Food Science & Nutrition (FS&N) Society is being reformed to strengthen community engagement, professional development, and wellbeing among students within the School of Food Science & Nutrition. Rather than creating a new group, we aim to revive and re-establish the society with improved structure, stronger leadership and a more impactful, inclusive approach.

Our goal in reforming the society is to:

Rebuild a stronger sense of community across all FS&N year groups.

Provide new opportunities for professional growth, industry engagement and skills development.

Enhance student wellbeing and connection, especially during demanding periods.

Expand collaboration with other societies and external partners.

Ensure long-term sustainability and legacy, so future committees have a solid foundation.

We identified that while the previous FS&N Society had potential, student engagement was inconsistent, and events lacked structure and succession planning. By reforming it with a clear vision, defined roles and a diverse committee, we intend to build an active, inclusive and professionally impactful society.