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We want to establish the Leeds ROBLOX Society to bring together students who share an interest in ROBLOX and create a welcoming community where they can form friendships, socialise and take a break from the pressures of university life.

For many people, including ourselves, ROBLOX has been more than simply a gaming platform. It has provided an opportunity to escape the stresses of everyday life, unwind and enjoy experiences with others. University can sometimes be overwhelming, and we believe that having a society centred around a shared interest would provide students with an enjoyable way to relax, meet like-minded people and develop a sense of belonging.

ROBLOX is also an incredibly popular platform, averaging 123 million daily active users worldwide during the second quarter of 2026. It's popularity demonstrates the scale of interest in the platform, while the existence of a dedicated ROBLOX Society at the University of Sheffield shows that this interest can also translate into university communities.

We have already seen encouraging demand for a ROBLOX Society at Leeds. Within approximately one week of launching our Instagram account, we have attracted over 240 followers, with our posts receiving thousands of views and substantial engagement through shares. This early response suggests that there is an audience interested in the idea, even before we have officially formed.

We recognise that there are already gaming-related societies at Leeds, however we believe a dedicated ROBLOX Society would offer something distinctive. ROBLOX is not a single game, but a platform containing a wide variety of user-created experiences, from competitive games and cooperative challenges to social activities and creative projects. This would allow us to organise diverse events around a shared platform and introduce students to experiences they might not otherwise discover.

Ultimately, we want to create a society that makes university life more enjoyable and helps students feel connected. Whether someone has played ROBLOX for years or is discovering it for the first time, we want them to have somewhere they can make friends, participate in activities and feel part of a community.