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any proper society should and there will<br />

be all the options. You don’t need to study<br />

physics or to be an expert in black holes to<br />

join, although you might wish to be one after<br />

a few years with us, but don’t worry it’s no<br />

biggie.<br />

Polish Society (POLSOC)<br />

Did you know that the Polish Constitution<br />

was the first in Europe and the second in the<br />

world? Have you ever heard of Nicolaus<br />

Copernicus and Pope St John Paul II? Did<br />

you know that there are as many as 15<br />

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland?<br />

Did you know that Donald Tusk, who has<br />

been the President of the European Council<br />

since <strong>20</strong>14, is Polish? Did you know that<br />

Poland is home to the largest castle in<br />

the world? If not, PolSoc is something for<br />

you! PolSoc is an organisation that unites<br />

students interested in Polish language,<br />

culture, economy, and history. Our goals<br />

are to promote Poland, represent its students<br />

in Aberdeen and cooperate with other<br />

societies and Polish organisations. We<br />

organise lots of different events such as<br />

social meetings, cooking workshops, tours,<br />

national holidays’ celebrations, and many<br />

more. If you have any queries contact<br />

ausapolishsociety@gmail.com! Follow<br />

us on Facebook and Instagram<br />

@ausapolishsociety! People of all<br />

nationalities are welcome to join, and it is<br />

our top priority to make everyone feel as<br />

welcome as possible.<br />

Politics & International<br />

Relations Society (PIR)<br />

AUSA Politics and International Relations<br />

Society is a student based society. Over the<br />

past few years we have organised many<br />

diverse events ranging from political debates<br />

to lectures and talks with a great variety of<br />

guest speakers. Additionally, we organise<br />

international politically focused trips.<br />

Whether you are a politics student or not,<br />

joining the society is a great way to meet<br />

and interact with people who, among other<br />

things, have interest in how the world is run<br />

and know to always make time for some<br />

relaxed fun with the PIR family. Get involved!<br />

Pool Society<br />

We aim to create a friendly environment<br />

where anyone can socialize, play pool<br />

and take a break from their studies. We are<br />

a small community consisting of pool and<br />

snooker players at all levels, and welcome<br />

everyone from first timers to professionals.<br />

We have regular events throughout the<br />

academic year accommodating for many<br />

different interests. One big hit has been<br />

the North East Scotland University Pool<br />

Tournament and let’s not forget our famous<br />

pub crawls. If this sounds like a society<br />

for you, come have a chat with us at the<br />

Freshers’ Fayre or visit our Facebook page:<br />

@AUPoolSociety.<br />

PrototAU<br />

PrototAU is the first team from Aberdeen<br />

University to participate in the Shell<br />

Eco-marathon Europe <strong><strong>20</strong>19</strong>. The team<br />

of engineering and business students is​<br />

dedicated to design, build and manufacture<br />

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