Welcome To Nigerian Society!

The Nigerian Students’ Society (NSS) at the University of Sunderland in London (UoSiL) is more than just a student society, we are a community and a home away from home.

Created to bring Nigerian students together, NSS provides a welcoming space where students can connect, build meaningful friendships, celebrate our rich Nigerian heritage, and support one another throughout university life. While we proudly represent Nigeria and its diverse cultures, our community is open and welcoming to everyone who wants to connect, learn, and be part of what we do. Through social events, cultural celebrations, academic and career-focused activities, networking opportunities, faith and wellbeing initiatives, and community engagement, we aim to make every member's university experience more enjoyable and meaningful. We believe that university is not only about earning a degree; it is also about the people we meet, the experiences we share, and the community we build along the way. At NSS UoSiL, everyone matters and no one is left behind.

Together, we celebrate our culture, support one another, create opportunities, and build connections that extend beyond university.

One Community. One Family. One Nigeria.

Membership 

The annual membership fee is £3.

Society Members Code of Conduct

A society member is anyone who has purchased membership to a particular society registered with Your SU.

All society members will

• Be inclusive; free from racism, classism, sexism, ageism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, body shaming, xenophobia and religious discrimination.
• Respect the rights of others to express, within the law, their beliefs and convictions.
• Be positive ambassadors for the SU and the University and will uphold, and not bring into question or disrepute, the reputation of the SU, University, or any society.
• Not partake in initiations and report any such activities and unacceptable behaviours to Your SU.
• Treat facilities, staff and students at the University, and other individuals and organisations, with respect, abiding by any rules that may apply and any agreements that have been made with them, including the society’s committee.
• Ensure that all media, including digital and print, is free from material that could be deemed offensive or in breach of the law.
• Act respectfully regarding the taking and using of photographs and filming.
• Follow the SU’s financial and administrative processes and accept liability for any losses incurred as a result of not following the correct financial procedures of the SU.
• Not raise money for a charity other than the SU without the prior agreement of the SU.
• Not enter into any contracts, sponsorship agreements or orders without SU agreement.
• Ensure that the finances of the society are used only to benefit our members and no individual member shall receive financial gain from the society’s activities.
• Ensure that society committee members are selected fairly in line with SU guidance and as outlined within this document.
• Comply with the Freedom of Speech policies of the University.
• Act within the law.
• Accept that the SU may take action or un-register the society if we fail to comply with this Code of Conduct.