The University of Liverpool Engineering Society (LESS) aims to enhance students' experiences and career prospects through social and employability events across their time at the university. We cover a range of disciplines which makes us one of the largest academic societies at the university.
We hold frequent social and networking events, winter and summer formals, trips and promote graduate and placement opportunities to give our members the best chance at securing and succeeding at their dream jobs.
Whether you are studying these degrees or just have an interest in this industry follow us on our social media to keep up to date.
We hold frequent social events on campus as well as in and around the city of Liverpool. This is a great way to get to know people on your course or other disciplines.
We have a Football, Rugby and Netball team open to all abilities and are there for a good time! Holding weekly training, games and socials, it is a great way to make new friends in the society and they are always looking for new teammates.
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Hosted in the School of Engineering, the Alumni networking event brings together companies from across the region for an evening of talks, Q&A’s and promotion of graduate opportunities.
Every year we host 2 formals at some of the largest and famous venues across Liverpool from Anfield Stadium to the Hilton. This is a chance for everyone to look their best and celebrate as a society their year so far.
Gabe Beaumont, Liverpool Engineering Society's Social Secretary, went on to do a summer placement at Arup as an Engineering Placement Student. Here's what he had to say about his experience...
Gabe Beaumont - Liverpool Engineering Society's Social Secretary
"The people I met at Arup were so welcoming and so knowledgeable, teaching me so much, which has helped me with my third year at uni."
Arup is one of the largest Engineering companies in the world working on some of the most famous and iconic projects across the globe. With this in mind, Arup’s core values resonated with me with sustainability, a people-centred company and social usefulness standing out.
Since my team only had about 15 people in I was very well supported. No matter what project I was working on I always had someone to ask for help or advice. Everyone was welcoming and wanted me to ask questions, happy to explain anything to me which made me feel comfortable. Honestly no question is a stupid question.
Personally, completing a placement is one of the most valuable experiences you can do at this stage. University is great at teaching theories and concepts but being able to apply them in the industry, which is what you will be doing day to day, is so key and makes you appreciate what you learn at university. I realised why I learnt what I learnt but it also helps you to know if what area you are in is for you.
Learning about a topic and working in it can be completely different so completing a placement gives you that I insight before entering the workplace after graduation. I also now have so many contacts within Arup but also across the region which I have been contacting for advice about my university work now.
You also get a decent wage too!
