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International Festival 2026

Monday 23 February to Thursday 26 February

We're bringing students from all across the world to the centre of campus to celebrate UCL's cultural diversity. Get involved this week for an immersive experience, including food, performances, workshops, and talks as we celebrate our global community.

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Things to read

Celebrate with us: UCL International Festival
We’re taking over the newly developed Quad for a four-day celebration as part of our annual International Festival.
Faces of UCL: Uncovering Unsung heroes at the Students' Union
Recognising the achievements of our diverse, global community of staff, students and partners – past and present - Faces of UCL uncovers some of our unsung heroes alongside more renowned figures. Read on to explore Faces by selected themes or 
Student Leader Spotlight: Jamie Gardiner: Founder of UCL Gay Soc
At UCL, Jamie found the community that sparked his lifelong activism - from founding one of the first student societies for gay students in the UK to transforming equality laws in Australia.
Year of the Horse, miles from home
Zhixuan Sun (Cecilia) is an MSc student at UCL and a UCL Student Storyteller, writing about culture, memory and student life in London.



The moment I realised the Spring Festival was approaching in London was with the click and snap of Mahjong tiles.

Sabbatical Officers

Eda
Equity & Inclusion Officer
Ana
Activities & Engagement Officer
Sarah
Education Officer
Darcy
Postgraduate Officer
Anam
President
Hana
Welfare & Community Officer

Events

International Festival Fashion Show
24/02/2026 | 13:00 - 13:30
Sustainability Council Meeting
25/02/2026 | 13:00 - 15:00
Steel Pan Band Performance
25/02/2026 | 13:00 - 13:30
LGBTQ+ History Month Glittoris | Phineas Bar
27/02/2026 | 21:00 - 28/02/2026 | 2:00

Find your community

Behavioural Innovations Society
The UCL Behavioural Innovations Society (BIS) is a student community of behavioural scientists that aim to deliver…
Common Interest
Bellydancing Society
Discover the joy of bellydance at UCL! All levels of bellydancers are welcome, you don't need any previous experience, join…
Arts
Baha'i Society
UCL Baha'i society is a space where all religions, races and genders are invited to come together to discuss topics that…
Common Interest
Bangla Society
Bangla Society is back this year, bigger, greater & better than ever to give you all an amazing event filled year!…
Cultural