Quadball was formerly Quidditch before JK Rowling's controversial comments on Twitter. Rather than flying about like Potter and pals, they scamper around on the ground instead with a broom between their legs. Apart from the name and the flying elements, all the rules are identical to those described in the books, with Britain’s brightest minds chasing a ‘quaffle’ (i.e., a volleyball) aboard an old stick.Quadball was formerly Quidditch before JK Rowling's controversial comments on Twitter. Rather than flying about like Potter and pals, they scamper around on the ground instead with a broom between their legs. Apart from the name and the flying elements, all the rules are identical to those described in the books, with Britain’s brightest minds chasing a ‘quaffle’ (i.e., a volleyball) aboard an old stick.
Quadball was formerly Quidditch before JK Rowling's controversial comments on Twitter. Rather than flying about like Potter and pals, they scamper around on the ground instead with a broom between their legs. Apart from the name and the flying elements, all the rules are identical to those described in the books, with Britain’s brightest minds chasing a ‘quaffle’ (i.e., a volleyball) aboard an old stick.

University of Glasgow society named the weirdest in the UK - alongside Stirling, Edinburgh, and more

Liam Smillie
By Liam Smillie
Published 2nd Apr 2024, 11:31 BST

The University of Glasgow has been named amongst one of the weirdest uni societies in the UK

A university accomodation provider has picked out a University of Glasgow society as the strangest in the UK.

From societies all about learning the rules of Quadball ( the sport formerly known as Quidditch) to a society all about hot chocolate - Abodus Student Living put together this list of the weirdest and most wonderful student societies the UK has to offer.

Take a look below at the strangest societies the UK has to offer including three from Scotland, and one from Glasgow.

Take a look below at the strangest societies the UK has to offer including three from Scotland, and one from Glasgow.

Most people prefer dancing the night away inside a colourful nightclub or binge-watching a Netflix series in their cosy student flat in Leeds. But what if you’d rather spend the evening looking at the night sky? For students with stars in their eyes, this is the perfect society cantered all about watching the night sky - perfect for the university with one of the best Astrophysics courses in the country.

5. AstroSoc (University of Leeds)

Most people prefer dancing the night away inside a colourful nightclub or binge-watching a Netflix series in their cosy student flat in Leeds. But what if you’d rather spend the evening looking at the night sky? For students with stars in their eyes, this is the perfect society cantered all about watching the night sky - perfect for the university with one of the best Astrophysics courses in the country.

Arguably one of the most unusual societies across all universities, the Shrek Society at Glasgow University brings together students with a not-so-concealed love for DreamWorks’ famous green ogre. The society is dedicated to upholding and celebrating the cultural impact of the Shrek cinematic universe, running frequent ogre-themed pub quizzes, study sessions, and even scavenger hunts. Karaoke night-outs are a regular occurrence, too, allowing members to sing their hearts out to several popular hits from the iconic movies. What’s not to like?

6. Shrek Society (University of Glasgow)

Arguably one of the most unusual societies across all universities, the Shrek Society at Glasgow University brings together students with a not-so-concealed love for DreamWorks’ famous green ogre. The society is dedicated to upholding and celebrating the cultural impact of the Shrek cinematic universe, running frequent ogre-themed pub quizzes, study sessions, and even scavenger hunts. Karaoke night-outs are a regular occurrence, too, allowing members to sing their hearts out to several popular hits from the iconic movies. What’s not to like?

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