It’s been a lively start to the term in the Department of Materials, and one of the highlights has definitely been the student-led events organised by MatSoc (Materials Society). On Friday 14th November, the Departmental Wellbeing Representative Catherine Saat organised a Bake Sale for the department.
A big thank you to everyone across the department who joined in, contributing an amazing variety of baked goods; from all kinds of brownies to creative cookies and even an incredible cake. It was wonderful to see students stopping by to chat, share, and enjoy the treats, turning the Bake Sale into as much a celebration of community as of delicious food.
Thanks to the generosity of students and staff, the Bake Sale raised £348, which has been donated to student-chosen charities: Centrepoint, One Ummah, Teenage Cancer Trust, and Baluchi. It was a lovely example of how the Materials community can come together for a good cause while having fun at the same time.
Following this, on 17 November, MatSoc hosted a Clothes Swap, providing a relaxed and sustainable way for students to refresh their wardrobes. This event was well-received, giving students a chance to connect across year groups in a friendly, casual setting.
These activities reflect the spirit of MatSoc as a student-led society and the close-knit community within the Department.
Looking Ahead
There’s still plenty more to come this term. MatSoc has a few festive and social events lined up that we’re excited about:
- End-of-Term Ceilidh (11 December)
- MatSoc Dinner (19 January)
Please get in touchwit MatSoc if you have any questions: mtsoc@ic.ac.uk.