Who we are:
QSIoNS is a departmental society aims to create a collaborative and friendly environment for all students at the Institute of Neurology. We hope to bridge the gap between students at undergraduate and postgraduate level to create a shared community of individuals.
What we do:
we provide a plethora of activities and events, such as social gatherings, professional development, and teaching initiatives, we hope that this will enable students to gain the maximum benefit from studying at UCL’s renowned Institute of Neurology. Moreover, by implementing mental health and well-being support, we will provide a safe and inclusive environment where all members can have a positive university experience.
- Department-Specific Focus
QSIoNS focuses exclusively on students within the Queen Square Institute of Neurology, providing a specialized platform for those in neuroscience and neurology programs, as well as those involved in neurobiology, research, and clinical work. While there are societies at UCL that focus on broader subjects like biology or medicine, none are specifically dedicated to the unique environment of Queen Square or the specialized needs of our students. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Networking
Our activities promote interaction between undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers from a range of disciplines within the Queen Square Institute. This includes fostering closer ties between clinicians, researchers, and students, providing a collaborative space for career development, research opportunities, and cross-disciplinary learning. This level of interdisciplinary collaboration is a core part of QSIoNS and is not explicitly addressed by other UCL societies. - Specialized Events and Support
QSIoNS organizes events tailored to our unique student body, such as research-focused workshops, talks by leading experts in neurology, neuroscience, and related fields, and career development sessions for students pursuing clinical or research careers in neurology. These are specific to our department and the students in it, whereas broader societies tend to focus on wider, less specialized academic themes.