History is humanity’s shared and interconnected memory, far more than just a collection of endless dates and unpronounceable names. As George Orwell famously wrote, “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” We at the History Society share a similar belief: we study the known past in order to better understand where we once began, and to discover the direction we must take as we move toward an uncertain future.
Our work follows a trimester-based thematic structure, which we enrich through events, competitions, guest speakers with professional expertise, and conferences. Through these activities, we hope to provide students interested in history and the social sciences with meaningful opportunities to explore both the past and the future.

The United Civil Society (UCS) aims to create a welcoming community for both Milestone and non-Milestone students to learn about social issues and civil concerns, find their voices in advocating for these matters, and discover joy in understanding their environment and the world around them. If they choose, they can also work toward making a positive change. We strive not only to foster a community of more aware and expressive youth but also to equip all students who visit or join us with the essential skills needed to experience volunteering. We introduce them to valuable opportunities that can enhance their work experience or portfolio and help them complete the 50 hours of mandatory social and community work required for IKSZ.

The Chinese Club is committed to promoting and celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of Chinese culture. Through a variety of activities and events, we strive to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese traditions, language, arts, and history. Our primary goal is to raise awareness and encourage appreciation of Chinese culture. We achieve this through Cultural Workshops, where participants can explore traditional Chinese arts such as calligraphy, painting, and music. Additionally, we offer Language Classes with Mandarin lessons for beginners. The club also celebrates traditional Chinese festivals, including the Lunar New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Medical & Healthcare Society aims to create a community where all students can engage with the fascinating fields of Life Sciences and Biology. We welcome both those who are new to the medical field and those who already have a background in biology. Our primary goal is to ignite interest in these disciplines and share our experiences with our members. In our sessions, we explore a variety of topics and organize interactive activities that allow everyone to apply what they’ve learned. We encourage you to join us if you’re seeking a welcoming and enriching community!

The Model United Nations Society is one of the oldest and most prominent societies of the Institute. Besides our usual sessions of debating global issues we organize termly mini-conferences, guest speaker sessions with speakers from institutions such as the World Bank, while also attending international conferences every term in countries such as but not limited to France, Slovenia and Austria. We are proud to be successful at these conferences with our members winning over 20 awards only in the past year leading to the society being well-known across Europe.

The Philosophy Society aims to create a welcoming community for all people who are interested in exploring intellectual philosophical concepts, profound ideologies and engaging critically with the world around us. Through diverse session formats, including open discussions, debates and guest speakers, the Philosophy Society strives to examine a plethora of wide-ranging topics across different time periods and historical contexts. Our Society seeks to foster a community of sagacious, independent thinkers who are equipped to tackle their future endeavours with deep insights. Led by a student presidency, the Society offers a collaborative space where aspiring students may find satisfaction in investigating what they find puzzling in the world of thought. We encourage everyone, experienced or not, to join us if they’re looking for an enriching society!

Our mission is to educate people about psychology and fight the stigma around the field and its topics such as mental health. We want to create a safe place, where everyone can share their ideas and problems regarding psychology.
Furthermore, the society’s sessions will ensure that members get a diverse and deep knowledge about the mind-blowing world of psychology. We will help our members to get ready for competitions (e.g.: essay competitions). We will also take steps to keep up attendance at all times, by creating events that are interesting for a lot of people and collaborating with other societies.

The aim of the Politics Society is to provide students with an accessible platform to hone their political skills and learn to navigate our increasingly complicated world. We seek to introduce them to the basics of political science, political philosophy, as well as discussing how best to navigate contemporary political landscapes in our day-to-day lives. As politics is an exceedingly difficult subject, meetings are primarily centred around roundtable discussions where every voice is heard.