Chaos - University of Bristol Physics Society

We are a historic society, known to have existed since the 1930s, that is run by students for students. Over the years we have grown to become the largest departmental society in the university, with over 750 members. The society is organised by our elected committee and is open to all students from the University of Bristol. We are very proud to have recently won Best Society at the National Societies Awards 2019, as well as winning Best Academic and Careers Society at the NSA 2018. We aim to create a sense of community amongst those studying, or just interested in, physics. Throughout the year we organise a variety of social events, from our Christmas formal (Physball) to trips to the pub and, in the summer, barbecues. There is also an academic side to the society, with talks on areas from research to popular science and past speakers including Matt Parker and Dr Jessica Wade. Over the year, we put on trips to place such as CLF (a laser research facility in Oxfordshire) and CERN in Geneva, as well as providing a pastoral 'parenting' system. From social events to academic help, we aim to get our members what they need to get the most out of their time at Bristol.