Darcy Lan
Hi, I'm Darcy Lan, your 2025/26 Postgraduate Officer! I'm determined to ensure all post-graduate students can make the most of their summer through a wide range of activities. That's why I've created Postgraduate Summer, so you can take time for yourself, upskill, and try something new, all while discovering more of London. Find out more below!
Need some help deciding where to start? Why not...
Take time for you
From activities that will get your heart pumping, to winding down with Pilates or yoga, schedule some ‘me time’ and make your mental health a priority this summer.
Upskill yourself
Enhance your academic communication - come and enhance your academic communication and get support with your dissertation / research project with the Academic Communication Centre’s webinars, workshops and writing retreats.
Hit the gym
Take advantage of TeamUCL Gym's exclusive 3 month summer!
For just £65, you'll have unlimited access to the newly refurbished gym throughout the summer to take advantage of a quieter gym for your workout in the 80+ piece fitness suite, or train in the spacious lifting area or join any of the friendly one off or weekly classes. Act fast - offer ends 31 June!
Try something new
Make the most of the summer break, have fun and discover opportunities that will enrich your postgrad experience. By giving something new a try, you might discover a whole new passion...
From short term volunteering opportunities to research placements, we've got a range of ways for you to make a difference this summer. Flex your skills, create lasting change and have fun while doing it. Browse our Volunteering Directory or our Research Placements webpage for opportunities.
Discover UCL
We've got loads of relaxing spaces on campus, designed with postgrads in mind and some sweet summery drink specials to match the vibe.
Sit back and watch some Wimbledon with a Pimm's or Strawberry Daquiri mocktail in one hand at The Institute, or why not venture out and soak up some sun in Gordon Square with one of our cafés' iced drinks, milkshakes or smoothies. So treat yourself - our prices are a lot more pocket-friendly than your average coffee shop or central London pub, too!
