Warwick BioSoc is the main academic society for over 1200 Life Science students at Warwick. We provide academic, social and sporting events for the BioSci, BioMed, BioChem & Neuro cohort, as well as the wider Warwick community interested in Biology and Life Sciences. As one of the largest and most active university-based biology societies in the country, our exec team works tirelessly to ensure each week has multiple unique events for our members, ranging from career support to social activities.
Transitioning into university-level coursework and exams can be difficult for many 1st-year Life Science students, which is why BioSoc offers BioCafe every Monday during term time, 5-6 PM in GLT3. BioCafe, with free Pizza available, is primarily aimed at helping 1st years succeed with their Life Science degree, so can range from advice on writing lab reports to tips on designing a scientific poster. Moreover, we run study sessions, as well as academic talks from both Warwick and external professors, broadening our members' scientific knowledge beyond the syllabus.
We provide excellent opportunities to hear from industry professionals in Life Sciences and related fields. This included our inaugural BioBeyond event, ran in term 3 of 2026, where 9 external speakers from companies such as GSK and Avalere Health advised on breaking into their respective fields post-academia. We hope to return BioBeyond in the near future, as it was a great networking opportunity for our members. Additionally, we provide career-based workshops, including some of our BioCafes, that offer CV advice and interview practice to help students prepare for their future in the workplace.
BioSoc provides an excellent platform to socialise and network with fellow students of similar interests and degree streams. We host a large range of socials throughout the year, including circles, bar crawls, arts and crafts, movie nights, and more! Meeting new students can be challenging, which is why we run a social every day during Freshers Week, including the STEM circle we organise. This gives STEM students from across Warwick a chance to meet and socialise.
We provide volunteering opportunities for our members throughout the academic year, boosting your CV and equipping you with relevant experience for certain career streams post academia. Most notably, we run Life Sciences Day in term 2, where we provide fun and interactive labs for year 12 students from nearby schools and colleges, promoting Warwick University and the society to prospective students.
BioSoc offers sports teams in football, basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton; where we compete in the university leagues against other societies and student groups. BioSports is a competitive, yet chilled and more affordable option if you’d like to get involved with sports at university, and is open to all abilities and degree streams. Our netball team won the league in 2026, and we’d like to continue that success in the new academic year!
The society offers a mentorship program where we match incoming first-year students with second and third-year mentors who have similar interests and degree streams. Mentors are available throughout the academic year to give advice and guidance on anything, such as module selections, coursework or just general university advice. Mentoring in your second and third year is accompanied by the HEAR accreditation, a great training opportunity that boosts your CV.
Bioball is an annual ball organised by BioSoc. It’s a great way to meet and socialise with fellow Life Science students, and a welcome break from the academic pressure of university. With 135 attendees at the 2026 BioBall, the society puts a lot of time, effort and resources into making the night a truly unforgettable evening for everyone to remember. Our 2026 BioBall included a 3-course meal, DJ, photo booth, an illustration artist, an orchestra and special performances from dance societies at the university.
Charities are an integral part of BioSoc, proven by +£1000 raised by the society in the 25/26 academic year, for a range of causes such as Oddballs, Saint Michael’s Hospice and local LGBTQ+ charities. We collaborate with other societies during Movember to raise money for men’s mental health, achieved through socials, fun runs, pie the exec and other fun challenges. Moreover, our BioSoc has a designated welfare officer who runs welfare sessions throughout the year. During the exam period, we collaborate with the SLS department to run ‘pit-stop’ sessions, allowing our members to wind down and relax during the exam period.
Find our 26/27 BioSoc exec below. Contact details for individual exec members can be found via our website.
- President: Aaron Levy
- Vice President (Socials): Sophie Scholand
- Vice President (Academics): Liam Miesner
- Treasurer: Grace-Ann Brand
- Secretary: Arvind Maheshwar
- Mentor Coordinator: Anouk Sharma
- Outreach Officers: Xiah Chattha and Ella Harrison
- Academic Talks Officer: Joseph Moulton
- Freshers Officers: Keegan Chiu and Ada Thorne
- Social Secretaries: Charlotte Murphy and Victoria Liaudet
- Sports Officer: Ozan Jordan
- Publicity Officers: Ines Cliff and Naomi Guo
- Charities & Welfare Officer: Madeleine Dews
- Ball Officer: Avneet Hayer
- BioCafe Coordiantor: Sophie Lawrence
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Useful Documents
Society Constitution: /asset/Organisation/4103/BioSoc-Constitution.docx