Make your Silwood experience unforgettable by creating or taking part in one of our exciting and varied clubs and societies. 

Silwood isn't all about hard work and study. Our students unwind by taking part in a range of clubs and activities - there is something for everyone. And there's also the opportunity for students to start their own! In the past there have been societies for karaoke, film, bees, gardening and arts and crafts - amongst many more. 

Here is a selection of activities that are currently available: 

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The Culture Code in front of the Queen's Tower

Book Club

An informal group, open to all Silwood staff and students. Plenty of biscuits provided! A new title is released each month, with copies available to borrow. Some books generate a lot of discussion! There is an ongoing suggested book titles list and members vote on future books, as well as a ‘lucky dip’ book.

Cider Club

Every year students and staff work together to make Cider from scratch with apples from the Silwood orchard. The process usually commences at the start of term, with the cider being ready to drink at Silmas (our Silwood Christmas event).

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Chicken club

A very active and popular club!
There are 24 brown hens, one pekin bantam hen (Betty Boo), one big cockerel, one little silkie bantam cockerel (Kenny), three white baby chicks growing fast (Kendra, Freddie and Cooper) plus 15 rescue hens. Students join forces to take care of the chickens and manage their wellbeing. The hens produce plenty of eggs for the Silwood community!

Christmas ornaments

Silmas

One of the most anticipated events of the Silwood calendar is the Silmus Christmas celebration, which is joined by the whole Silwood community. The day starts off with a 5K fun run (or walk), followed by professor’s punch and Christmas carols around the piano, then a delicious lunch.

Silfest

Silfest is Silwood Park’s summer festival, in collaboration with the Imperial College Union.

Silfest is a small festival held on campus organised by students for students and the wider community. Games, music, food, drink, dancing and nature. A highlight of the year and an evening not to be missed!

Student Experience Activities

The Student Experience staff team offers regular community activities and events which are informal opportunities for students to connect and chat.

  • Pebble painting
  • Coffee and crochet
  • Project Hand in BBQ, a celebratory event for staff and students on thesis hand in day
  • Themed activities and events e.g. Christmas Bake Off,  Chinese New Year
  • Pride month celebrations including queeroke, bake off, film night, LGBTea and tie dyeing 
  • Mental Health Week celebrations in collaboration with the counselling team
  • PhD coffee time - a weekly informal social catch up
  • Pet of Week initiative - students and staff nominate their pet each week to be displayed on the digital screen
  • Silwood Scavenger hunt - with prizes for the winning team
  • Picnic and lawn games for the end of term - with giant Connect 4 and Jenga games