
Star status means Clubs and Societies have gone above and beyond to create an accessible, collaborative and engaging community for their members. Members joining a 3/4/5* club or society can expect a high level of service with regular activities, giving them real experiences and opportunities to aid their personal and professional development.
See the Clubs and Societies requirements for gaining 3, 4 & 5* status below!
Star Grading Leaderboard and Points
As you complete tasks, your society will accumulate points which will be reflected in the leaderboard!
How are the points allocated? One Branch = 150 Points, One Task = 25 Points
How do I get Five Star? Three Star = 100 points / Four Star = 200 Points / Five Star = Two Branches OR 300 Points
5* CLUB OF THE YEAR – This award will be presented at the SUBU Awards and has been determined by the 5* Grading scheme rather than nomination. The club with the most points at the end of the year wins!
Rank |
Society |
Points |
Star Status |
1st |
Ballroom & Latin Dancing Society |
525 |
5 Star |
1st |
Dance Society |
525 |
5 Star |
3rd |
Pagan and Witchcraft Society |
450 |
5 Star |
4th |
Improvisation Society |
400 |
5 Star |
4th |
Gaming Society |
400 |
5 Star |
6th |
Womxn in STEM Society |
375 |
5 Star |
7th |
Womxn in Business Society |
350 |
5 Star |
7th |
Benchball Society |
325 |
5 Star |
9th |
Psychology Society |
300 |
5 Star |
10th |
Performing Arts Society |
250 |
4 Star |
11th |
Anime Society |
175 |
3 Star |
11th |
Language Learning Society |
175 |
3 Star |
13th |
Islamic Society |
150 |
3 Star |
13th |
Law Society |
150 |
3 Star |
13th |
Sociology Society |
150 |
3 Star |
16th |
Threads Society |
125 |
3 Star |
17th |
Film-Making Society |
100 |
3 Star |
Star Grading Branches
Sustainability - 150pts |
Utilise group transport over individual drivers e.g. hire a coach through DrivenConnect, get the bus to a social etc. |
Use an Amazon-alternative when ordering items for your society in line with SUBU's sustainability policies |
Organise a beach clean/ litter pick or alternative activity that contributes to conservation of the local areas |
Purchase club merchandise in line with SUBU's sustainbility policies |
Engage in one BU/SUBU sustainability campaign e.g. Fairtrade Week, Green Week |
Choose 3 Sustainable Development Goals for the society to focus on for the year |

Community Impact - 150pts |
Have the committee register on the Volunteering Hub |
Use the 'SumUp' machines for a society fundraiser |
Organise and deliver a volunteering event independently with support from SUBU |
Society votes on a charity to support for the academic year and organise 2 fundraisers |
Log volunteering hours of the volunteering Hub - this can include hours you have spent volunteering for the society e.g. committee admin tasks, sending emails, running social events |
Fundraise £150 for your chosen charity and/or your society |

Club Development - 150pts |
Have a committee member attend Emergency First Aid/ Mental Health First Aid Training on behalf of the society |
Submit a Widening Access Policy |
Attend a SUBU Summit/ Student Members Meeting |
Attend Committee Fest/ Presidents' Association |
Organise a 'Give It A Go' in the Freshers period to attract new members |
Have a stand at Freshers Fair / Refreshers Fair |

Trips and Events - 150pts |
Host a collaboration with one or more society |
Host a sober social |
Host an event at Lansdowne (includes TOFS) |
Utilise group transport options over individual drivers e.g. hire a coach through DrivenConnect |
Organise a community activity e.g. a litter pick at Slades Farm |
Host a society activity-relevant trip e.g. Baking Society goes to York Chocolate Stories |

Liberation - 150pts |
Fundraise for a charity that supports/ empowers underrepresented communities or educates allies |
Committee to ensure that pronoun badges are made readily available to their members during regular activity for those who wish to wear them |
Mark a national History Month/Awareness Week on your society social media channels e.g. shouting about people related to your society who are from the community the month/week/day is marking, sharing ways people could be allies to that community |
Make your online content accessible- add alt text and caption your videos |
Add Access Statements to your event listings and advertising; |
Run an event as part of SUBU's History Month/Awareness Week plans throughout the year: for example, organise an event related to a liberation network community, invite a guest speaker to talk on their lived experiences in the community |

Bonus Branch- New Club (for those who start after Christmas break) - 150pts |
Get a logo designed for the society |
Customise your webpage |
Organise your first event/social |
Set up a social media page for the society |
Reach 15 members- committee members must buy their memberships to the society too! |
Have a stand at Refreshers Fair |
