What’s On in February?

Holly Dobbing, Year 2

So, it’s February. Deep in the depths of winter. It’s cold, it’s miserable, and it seems like summer is so. Far. Away. But don’t you worry, there are plenty of exciting things going on this month to thaw your frozen little heart.

LAMMPS

LAMMPS Musical Theatre society have their annual fundraiser at 7:30pm on the 12th of February in Function at Leeds University Union. This year it is a cabaret theme, with lots of music, fun and games. For more information you can check out their instagram @leedsammps. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

The Leeds medic choir – best known as The Ultrasounds – are also back rehearsing every Monday at 8pm in Room 6 at the Union. Newbies are always welcome, so if you love to sing, give it a go! Read more on their instragram page @leedsmedicchoir.

If singing and musical theatre aren’t your thing, LAMMPS also have a dance society for medics, dentists and healthcare students. They rehearse every Thursday at 7:30pm in the Union, but you can also find them on instagram @lammpsdance.

Christian Medical Fellowship

On the 2nd of February you can join CMF in room 1 in the Union for ‘Bible Study: Goals as Healthcare Students’. They are also hosting a Conference Reflection and Q&A session on the 16th of February. For more information check out their instagram page, @cmf.leeds.

Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge, the medical surgical society, have their Diversity, Inclusivity and Careers Conference on Saturday 5th of February from 8:30am – 5:30pm. The event is online via Zoom and tickets cost £2 each. You can purchase a ticket via the link below. The event involves a morning of fascinating talks from surgeons about inclusivity, diversity, tips for medical school, and how to boost your CV. The afternoon has two workshops – a Q&A session and a CV workshop where students can get personalised feedback about their CV. CVs can be uploaded prior to the Conference via the link below. For more information, contact Cutting Edge via instagram @cuttingedgeleeds

X-Posure Radiology Society

X-Posure Radiology Society are hosting the Yorkshire Imaging and Interventional Radiology Symposium on Saturday 19th of February in the Worsely Building at 8:30am – 5:00pm. This year the conference focuses on Global Interventional Radiology, and has various talks and workshops throughout the day. Tickets cost £5 for an early bird ticket, or £8 for a standard ticket. You can buy tickets via the link below, and visit their instagram @xposureleeds for more information.

Leeds Muslim Medics

LMM is collaborating with Bengali Societies and MAA global for MAA month. On the 2nd of February they are running a Riley Smith Games Night, followed by a Pregnancy Challenge and Cake Stall in the Union and Worsley Building on the 11th of February. They have a charity dinner on the 16th and a charity quiz night on the 21st, as well as a LMM movie night on the 23rd of February. LMM are also running a programme to provide food to homeless people which happens on the last Friday of each month – this month, that is the 25th of February. Finally, on the 26th of February they are going on a charity hike. For more information, reach out on instagram at @leedsmuslimmedics.

Leeds Islamic Society

Leeds Islamic Society are running an educational islamic talk – open to everyone – about ‘Being the Best Muslim Before You Die by Dawahman’ on the 10th of February. They also have a Give It a Go session on the 23rd of February where they are running a quiz night.