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Founded in 1946, Pi Media is UCL’s oldest-running student media society - and, as far as we know, the oldest in London! Originally launched as a newspaper and named after our spiritual founder, Sir David Pye, a former UCL Provost, Pi Media began as a community project designed to bring the campus together in the aftermath of the Second World War. Eighty years on, we continue that legacy, producing current, insightful, and award-winning content for the UCL community.
We publish content across three platforms: Pi Online, Pi Magazine, and PiTV.
Pi Online is our fastest-growing platform, where we regularly post articles across four sections: News and Features, Opinion, Lifestyle and Culture, and Sport. From breaking campus news to insightful commentary on global politics, in-depth investigations to environmental features, or student life advice to reviews of the latest culture that London has to offer, we cover absolutely everything on this platform. Anyone can write a piece for Pi Online - so get involved!
Pi Magazine is our termly print publication, available for free around campus. We're also rolling out our new Pi Zine - a smaller, bi-termly print publication focused specifically on UCL life and news. Each issue centres on a different theme, carefully chosen to drive discussion around current events and student life. Our special 80th anniversary issue is available now - read it online here!
PiTV is the broadcasting branch of Pi Media, publishing across YouTube and Instagram. We produce a range of video projects, including short documentaries, travel diaries, student news coverage, political interviews, and collaborations with other arts societies to provide backstage access to various projects and performances.
Want to get involved?
We are always seeking enthusiastic students to write for us: no experience is necessary! We host regular Writer's Rooms, newsrooms, where you can pitch ideas and chat with section editors, and regularly host careers events (previous speakers have included BBC presenters, Wall Street Journal journalists, and even Jonathan Dimbleby!).
Whether you're interested in writing, design, or video production, the first step to joining the Pi Media team is purchasing a membership here on our Students' Union page. Then, follow us on Instagram and join our WhatsApp group for the latest updates.
President's Note
“Pi Media is UCL’s largest and oldest student publication (we turned 80 last year!), responsible for keeping generations of UCL students informed. If you’re interested in writing, reading, editing, photography, design, marketing, or anything vaguely creative, there’s a space for you at Pi. Working across three branches - Pi Online, PiTV, and Pi Magazine - we are the only publication on campus to house an online platform, broadcast function, and renowned print edition. I first stumbled upon Pi as a fresher, and I can honestly say it’s completely changed my university experience. Through this society, I’ve been able to hone my writing, develop editorial experience, and make some of the closest friends I’ve ever had. As President, I want nothing more than to offer these same opportunities to you - so please join us, we’d love to have you!” - Jamie King, President of Pi Media
Pi Media have signed the Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment Pledge.